Monroe Township Public Library Adult Events

2011 Math and Reading Partners Volunteers Needed!

2011-04-23T09:32:00.000-07:00

The Monroe Township Library is currently seeking volunteers for its 2011 Math and Reading Partners program!

Math and Reading Partners is a summer program for children finishing Grades K-5. Students are individually paired with an adult or high school volunteer from the community who will help them practice their math skills and/or reading skills over the summer months. The Youth Services Department hopes that you will consider participating in this successful program.

Volunteer applications may be picked up at the Youth Services Desk or downloaded here. Applications are due Friday, May 13th.

For more information, please stop by or call the Youth Services Department at 732-521-5000, extension 116.

Workshop planned for January 8 at 1 pm

2010-12-29T07:28:00.000-08:00

It’s a new year and a new you! Space is still available for the upcoming workshop at the Monroe Library addressing “Fear of Failure.” Do you find yourself procrastinating when it comes to getting a project done? Learn how to look at fear with a new perspective, explore different pathways for accomplishing your project, and learn skills to defeat negative self-talk.

Terry Antoniewicz has been on the "go" her entire adult life. Her 40 plus years of experience comes from adapting to all the moves she made, looking for professional opportunities in every new location. Some of the times were most challenging, especially when the economy headed south or when living in another country, but with each new challenge, she custom created new solutions for herself. The result is solid experience in the business realm as well as the art world, which would provide much of the material for assisting others in overcoming the challenges they face.

Throughout this time of travel throughout north America, Ms. Antoniewicz has been a speaker for many organizations including museums, businesses, art associations, small groups and individuals. The information she offers is reality based and most practical, sprinkled with a liberal dose of light humor. Her ability to easily communicate ideas, discuss issues and provide insightful solutions provides her with a following that keeps her motivated to continue her passion of exploring and presenting a variety of programs.

Volunteers wanted for Math and Reading Partners Tutoring Program

2010-04-16T11:31:00.000-07:00

The Monroe Township Library is currently seeking volunteers for its 2010 Math and Reading Partners program!

Math and Reading Partners is a summer program for children finishing Grades K-5. Students are individually paired with an adult or high school volunteer from the community who will help them practice their math skills and/or reading skills over the summer months. The Youth Services Department hopes that you will consider participating in this successful program.

Volunteer applications may be picked up at the Youth Services Desk or downloaded here. Applications are due Friday, May 14th.

For more information, please stop by or call the Youth Services Department at 732-521-5000, extension 116.

Friends of the Library Annual Book & Media Sale!

2010-04-13T09:10:00.000-07:00

The Friends of the Library Annual Book & Media Sale starts soon!

Preview Day is Saturday, April 24 -- $1 admission, 11 am - 4 pm

Regular Sale Days

Sunday, April 25, 1 - 4 pm
Monday - Thursday, April 26 - 29, 10 am - 8 pm

Bag Day is Friday, April 30 -- Fill a Bag for $1, 10 am - 3 pm

Gently used books of all kinds!
Videos, DVDs, & CDs!

Great Prices and Great Selection!
Cash and Checks are accepted. Sorry -- no credit cards.

Check Out Dates

2009-12-28T09:12:00.000-08:00

The Monroe Township Public Library invites singles to join us for the Library’s first literary speed dating event! Bring a book you’re reading, one of your favorites or one you’d like to talk about for an evening of mingling and book discussion.
Registration is required due to limited seating. Registration/information forms can be obtained at the Circulation Desk. Your registration will be verified by a library staff member. No personal information will be provided to anyone without your consent.
For more information, please contact Karen at 732-521-5000 ext 138 or via email kklapperstuck@monroetwplibrary.org.
See the flyer or get a registration form.

Great Decisions Discussion Forum

2009-09-24T07:24:00.000-07:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 26.

Global prices for food staples have risen dramatically, resulting in protests and unrest around the world. What factors are driving prices up, and can they be tamed? What will the political fallout be for governments that fail to act, and what role can global institutions play?

Sign up and reserve background information at Circulation.

Trusting the Internet

2009-09-23T13:53:00.000-07:00

Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 2 pm

Did you really win the lottery? Did someone hack your EBay account? Was your identity stolen? Join us to learn tips on recognizing fake emails, guarding yourself against identity theft online, and recognizing whether a website and its information is trustworthy.

Sign up at the circulation desk

Coffee and a Book

2009-07-03T06:32:00.000-07:00

7:30 p.m., Monday, August 24

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 25.

The Lazarus Project by Aleksandar Hemon will be discussed.

Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Reflections on Relationships Book Group

2009-07-03T06:31:00.000-07:00

1:30 p.m., Sunday, August 30.

Mildred Goodwin leads a discussion about Jazz by Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison.

Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Summer Blood Drive sponsored by NJ Blood Services

2009-07-03T06:30:00.000-07:00

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 26.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome. To give blood donors must be in generally good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be 17 years of age. Any medical questions regarding eligibility or to make an appointment please call the blood center at 1-800-933-BLOOD. You can also visit their website at www.nybloodcenter.org.

Friends of the Library Meeting

2009-07-03T06:29:00.000-07:00

7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 25

Great Decisions Discussion Forum

2009-07-03T06:26:00.002-07:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 22.

The topic of Egypt will be discussed.

Sign up and reserve background information at Circulation.

Monroe Township Library Foundation Meeting

2009-07-03T06:26:00.001-07:00

4:30 p.m., Friday, August 21.

Saturday Review Book Group

2009-07-03T06:25:00.001-07:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 15.

A discussion about Slave by Mende Nazer.

Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Ron Kraemer & the Hurricanes

2009-07-03T06:24:00.000-07:00

2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8.

NJ’s popular local band will play some new tunes and classic cool blues.

Free tickets; limit 2 per person, available at Circulation beginning Wednesday, July 8.

International Films

2009-07-03T06:23:00.000-07:00

International Film Festival sponsored by The Friends of the Monroe Library

2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, August 13, 20, & 27

August 13: Tell No One (French, 2009)

August 20: The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (Portuguese, 2007)

August 27: Slumdog Millionaire (English, 2009)

All movies are shown with English subtitles. Tickets are $1 and available at Circulation.

P.O.V. Summer Documentary Series

2009-07-03T06:22:00.000-07:00

12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, August 4 & 18

August 4: The English Surgeon. The true story of British neurosurgeon Henry Marsh, who has traveled to Ukraine for 15 years to treat patients who have been left to die. A remarkable depiction of one doctor’s commitment to relieving suffering and of the emotional turmoil he undergoes in bringing hope to a desperate people. Directed by Geoffrey Smith.

August 18: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars. This film tells the remarkable and uplifting story of a group of six Sierra Leonean musicians who came together to form a band while living as refugees in the Republic of Guinea. Directed by Zach Niles & Banker White.

All films are free and registration is not required. A discussion will follow each film. This event is in collaboration with the award-winning documentary series P.O.V. (www.pbs.org/pov)

P.O.V. Summer Documentary Series

2009-06-24T17:57:00.001-07:00

12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 14, 21, 28

July 14: The Reckoning. Follow ICC prosecutors as they issue arrest warrants for perpetrators of war crimes. An official selection of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Pamela Yates.

July 21: This Way Up. How the wall being constructed by Israel on the West Bank affects a Catholic-run nursing home caught in the middle. Directed by Georgi Lazarevski.

July 28: Critical Condition. Follow four critically ill Americans and how being uninsured takes a toll on their lives. An official selection of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival. Directed by Roger Weisberg.

All films are free and registration is not required. A discussion will follow each film. This event is in collaboration with the award-winning documentary series P.O.V. (www.pbs.org/pov)

Friends of the Library Meeting

2009-06-24T17:56:00.003-07:00

7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28

Reflections on Relationships Book Group

2009-06-24T17:56:00.001-07:00

1:30 p.m., Sunday, July 26. Mildred Goodwin leads a discussion about Paula by Isabel Allende. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Great Decisions Discussion Forum

2009-06-24T17:55:00.003-07:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 25. The topic of The Arctic will be discussed. Sign up and reserve background information at Circulation.

Classics Book Club

2009-06-24T17:55:00.001-07:00

7:30 p.m., Monday, July 20

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 21

A discussion about Candide by Voltaire. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Saturday Review Book Group

2009-06-24T17:53:00.001-07:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 18. A discussion about The Secret History of the American Empire by John Perkins. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Piano Performance by Dave Schlossberg

2009-06-24T17:52:00.003-07:00

1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 11. Pianist Dave Schlossberg will play lovely background music while you peruse the Library’s collections.

Director’s Cut Book Group

2009-06-24T17:52:00.001-07:00

7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 9. Resistance by Owen Sheers will be discussed. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

International Film Festival

2009-06-24T17:49:00.001-07:00

International Film Festival sponsored by The Friends of the Monroe Library

2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 16, 23, 30

July 16: Priceless (French, 2006)

July 23: Tuya’s Marriage (Chinese, 2006)

July 30: Under the Same Moon (Mexican, 2008)

All movies are shown with English subtitles. Tickets are $1 and available at Circulation.

Closed July 4th Weekend

2009-06-13T06:52:00.000-07:00

The Library will be closed on

Friday, July 3rd,

Saturday, July 4th,

and Sunday, July 5th in honor of the July 4th holiday

Reflections on Relationships Book Group

2009-05-09T06:43:00.003-07:00

1:30 p.m., Sunday, June 28.

Mildred Goodwin leads a discussion about Jepthe’s Daughter by Naomi Ragen. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Great Decisions Discussion Forum

2009-05-09T06:43:00.001-07:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 27.

The topic of Energy and the Global Economy will be discussed. Sign up and reserve background information at Circulation.

Friends of the Library Meeting

2009-05-09T06:42:00.004-07:00

7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23

Coffee & a Book

2009-05-09T06:42:00.003-07:00

7:30 p.m., Monday, June 22

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 23

A discussion about Eye Contact by Cammie McGovern. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Saturday Review Book Group

2009-05-09T06:42:00.001-07:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 20.

A discussion about Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Decluttering & Organizing: Where Do I Start?

2009-05-09T06:41:00.002-07:00

1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 6.

Are you living in a cluttered home? Are you embarrassed to invite others to visit? You’re not alone! Organizing coach Eva Abreu from Sort Things Out will discuss why clutter accumulates, how it affects our lives, the emotional ties, and why we have a hard time letting go of our “stuff”. Through this 90-minute interactive presentation, you will learn how to take the first step and how to stay motivated! Sign up at Circulation.

Rejuvenate in June with Betsy Wiggins, Empowerment Coach

2009-05-09T06:41:00.001-07:00

1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24: How to Live the Best You Can in Challenging Times

1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27: What’s Stopping You from Putting Your Plan into Action?

Classics Book Club Book Group

2009-03-24T16:57:00.000-07:00

Monday, May 18 at 7:30 pm
Tuesday, May 19 at 10:30 am

A discussion about Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. This 1957 classic is an electrifying moral defense of capitalism and free enterprise which launched an ideology and a movement is tremendous in scope and breathtaking in its suspense. One man sets out to show what would happen to the world if all the heroes of innovation and industry went on strike. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Director’s Cut Book Group

2009-03-24T16:38:00.000-07:00

Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 pm

Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Czar by Robert Alexander will be discussed. The final days of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, and his family are still a fascinating mystery. Alexander takes a very real, but forgotten and overlooked, potential witness, a young kitchen boy, and creates an amazing fictional account of what may have transpired. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Jean & Bill McClelland Musical Performance

2009-03-24T16:32:00.000-07:00

Saturday, May 16 at 1:00 pm

Soprano Jean McClelland and pianist Bill McClelland will perform a selection from classic Broadway musicals. Jean has performed leading roles in numerous musicals and operas including The Music Man, Guys and Dolls, and My Fair Lady. Bill is a noted composer and as a performer, he has played in the orchestra of the Broadway production of The Pirates of Penzance. FREE tickets available at Circulation beginning 4/16. Limit 2 per person.

Featured Events: Rutgers Gardens Lecture with MaryAnne McMillan

2009-03-24T16:24:00.000-07:00

Saturday, May 2 at 11:00 am

Learn about this “living plant museum” right in our backyard with Horticultural Therapist MaryAnne McMillan. Take a virtual tour of the gardens through the seasons and learn about how you can take advantage of the wealth of information that Rutgers Gardens provides to use in your own ho

The Friends of the Library Annual Book & Media Sale

2009-03-15T08:28:00.001-07:00

When: Beginning Saturday, April 25 through Friday, May 1, 2009

Details: The Friends of the Monroe Township Library will hold its Annual Book & Media Sale April 25-May 1, where you can purchase gently used books and media at bargain prices! The book sale offers thousands of donated items sorted into fiction hardcover and paperbacks, non-fiction, children’s books, movies, music, and audiobooks. Gift books, better editions, and coffee-table books are offered at individual bargain prices.

Donation Guidelines:

Donations of clean, lightly used books and media are accepted at the main desk during Library hours. Due to limited storage space, up to two bags of donations can be accepted per visit. For a donation receipt, please leave name, address, and a count of hardcover, paperback, and media items in each bag. Donations should not be placed in the book return slots.

We regret that we cannot accept encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, or textbooks. Business, health, and computer books should not be more than five years old. Media must be in working condition and cannot be taped or downloaded due to copyright laws. Children’s books, newer fiction, timely non-fiction, history and biography are especially welcome. Donations will be accepted through April 21st.

Book Sale Schedule:

Saturday, April 25: Preview Day, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, with a $1.00 entry fee for all adults.

Sunday, April 26: Opening Day, from 1:00-4:00 pm

Monday, April 27: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Tuesday, April 28: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Wednesday, April 29: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Thursday, April 30: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Friday, May 1: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm...Friday is Bag Day – fill a bag for $1.00!

Pricing:

Hardcover books: $2.00 Trade paperbacks: $1.00

Mass-market paperbacks: 50 cents DVDs: $4.00

Videos and music CDs: $2.00 Audio books: $3.00

Children’s books: 50 cents

Special items in all categories will be priced as marked.

Cash and checks are accepted for payment at the Book Sale.

Magazine Sale: Concurrent with the Book Sale, back issues of magazines will be for sale.

Friends of the Library Meeting

2009-03-15T08:25:00.000-07:00

7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28

Coffee and a Book

2009-03-15T08:21:00.000-07:00

7:30 p.m., Monday, April 20

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 21

A discussion about Christine Falls by Benjamin Black. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

20th Anniversary Celebration

2009-03-15T08:18:00.002-07:00

9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1. Patrons are invited to enjoy light refreshments in celebration of the Library providing 20 years of service to the community.

20th Anniversary Jazz Concert

2009-03-15T08:18:00.001-07:00

7:00p.m., Friday, April 3. Join us for an evening of music featuring pianist John Bianculli, vocalist Deb Lyons, and percussionist Tom Baker. Light refreshments will be served. Free tickets will be available at the Library beginning Wednesday, March 11. Tickets will be given out on a first come, first served basis, with a limit of two tickets per person.

Great Decisions Discussion Group

2009-02-19T17:25:00.000-08:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 28.

This monthly discussion forum will be on the topic of the Afghanistan and Pakistan. With a new President in the White House, the U.S. military focus is likely to shift to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Are there realistic goals for the U.S. involvement in this complex area? Sign up & reserve background information at Circulation.

Saturday Review Book Group

2009-02-19T17:23:00.000-08:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 21.

A discussion about Loving Frank by Nancy Horan. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation. Horan. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

International Film Festival

2009-02-19T17:19:00.000-08:00

2:00 & 6:30 p.m., Thursday March 19.

The spring series kicks off with the French film, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007). Tickets are $1 and available at Circulation beginning 2/19. This program presented by the Friends of the Monroe Township Library.

One Book New Jersey

2009-02-07T11:38:00.000-08:00

Friday, March 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Join us in this discussion of the One Book New Jersey
2009 Adult selection.

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao By Junot Diaz

Winner of the 2008 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2008 Pulitzer Prize, for Fiction

One Book New Jersey is an initiative sponsored by the New Jersey Library Association to encourage people of all ages across the state to read, discuss and participate in events surrounding the same book.

Please sign up and reserve your copy at the Library.

Classic Book Club – Mondays 7:30 p.m. & Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.

2009-01-31T08:40:00.001-08:00

3/23 – 3/24:
Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton
5/18 – 5/19:
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
7/20 – 7/21:
Candide by Voltaire
9/21 – 9/22:
Travels With My Aunt by Graham Greene
11/23 – 11/24:
Ethan Frome by Edith Warton

Coffee & a Book – Mondays 7:30 p.m. & Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.

2009-01-31T08:37:00.001-08:00

2/23 – 2/24:
Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo
4/20 – 4/21:
Christine Falls by Benjamin Black
6/22 – 6/23:
Eye Contact by Cammie McGovern
8/24 – 8/25:
The Lazarus Project by Aleksandar Hemon
10/19 – 10/20:
The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney
12/21 – 12/22:
Leonardo’s Swans by Karen Essex

Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

2009-01-31T08:18:00.001-08:00

1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 31

Details: The newly renovated and expanded Monroe Township Library will be dedicated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31. Following the ceremony, the Library will resume services for the public from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

View New Floor Plan

Library Closings

2009-01-10T13:24:00.001-08:00

Monday, January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, January 26-Friday, January 30: Construction

Monday, February 16: Presidents’ Day

Great Decisions Discussion Group

2009-01-10T13:22:00.001-08:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 28. This monthly discussion forum will be on the topic of the U.S. & Rising Powers. Since the end of the cold war, the U.S. has emerged as the world's predominant power. However, in the 21st century some rapidly developing countries have become increasingly influential. Who are these “rising powers?” Will their emergence change the global balance of power? How will the U.S. react? Sign up & reserve background information at Circulation.

Saturday Review Book Group

2009-01-10T13:20:00.000-08:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 21. A discussion about Girls of Riyadh by Rajaa Alsanea. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Library Dedication: Saturday, January 31st at 1pm

2009-01-08T16:12:00.000-08:00

The Monroe Library is in the final stage of its renovation project. While the final work is being done the Library will be closed from Monday, January 26 through Friday, January 30.

The Library Dedication will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, January 31.
The Library will reopen to the public at 2pm on Saturday, January 31st.
There will be NO fines charged from January 26-February 2.

Please visit our website at http://www.monroetwplibrary.org/ or call the Library at 732-521-5000 for construction dates.

Library is Now Open

2008-12-20T11:54:00.000-08:00

The Library is now open to the public. All library materials will be due on January 2nd.

We will be closed on January 28-30 and a grand reopening is scheduled for January 31st.

Closed December 1-14

2008-11-20T15:02:00.000-08:00

The Monroe Library is beginning the final stages of its renovation project. While this work is being done the Library will be closed from Monday, December 1 through Sunday, December 14.

The Library will reopen on Monday, December 15.
All Library materials will be due on January 2, 2009.
There will be NO fines charged during December.
Please DO NOT return items while the Library is closed.
If you would like to return your items at an earlier date, the Library staff would appreciate that you return these items after December 22.
While the Library is closed holds cannot be placed on materials.
Items previously placed on hold will be available for pickup after Tuesday, December 16.
Please call the Library at 732-521-5000 for construction updates.
The Library Bookmobile will be off the road during the month of December.
Library cards for Monroe may be used in numerous libraries in New Jersey. The participating libraries in Middlesex County are:

Cranbury
609-655-0555

Old Bridge
(732) 721-5600, ext. 5024

Edison
(732) 287-2298

Perth Amboy
(732) 826-2600

Highland Park
(732) 572-2750

Piscataway
(732) 463-1633

Jamesburg
(732) 521-0440

Plainsboro
(609) 275-2897

Middlesex County College
732.906.2561

Sayreville
(732) 727-0212

Milltown
(732) 247-2270

South Amboy
(732) 721-6060

New Brunswick
(732) 745-5108

South Brunswick
(732) 329-4000, ext. 280

North Brunswick
(732) 246-3545

South River
(732) 254-2488

Spotswood
(732) 251-1515

Great Decisions Series Discussion Forum: Foreign Aid

2008-11-08T08:03:00.000-08:00

Billionaire Warren Buffet's June 2007 pledge to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation prompted headlines about the size of the gift and the impact it could have on global education and health initiatives. Can private donors be more effective than governments in tackling world problems?

Saturday, December 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Sign up at the Circulation Desk

Coffee and a Book

2008-11-04T16:19:00.001-08:00

7:30 p.m., Monday, December 29
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 30
A discussion about The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Great Decisions: U.S.-China Trade Policy

2008-10-25T11:24:00.001-07:00

10:30 a.m., Sat, November 22


Recent product safety scares have thrown
the spotlight on the enormous role China
plays in supplying products to the U.S.
Could the large and growing trade imbalance
with China have an adverse effect on the U.S. economy? What role
does the undervalued Chinese currency play?
Sign up at Circulation

Saturday Review Book Group

2008-10-11T11:27:00.000-07:00

Award-winning Norwegian novelist Petterson renders the meditations of Trond Sander, a man nearing 70, dwelling in self-imposed exile at the eastern edge of Norway in a primitive cabin. Trond's peaceful existence is interrupted by a meeting with his only neighbor, who seems familiar. The meeting pries loose a memory from a summer day in 1948 when Trond's friend Jon suggests they go out and steal horses. That distant summer is transformative for Trond as he reflects on the fragility of life while discovering secrets about his father's wartime activities. The past also looms in the present: Trond realizes that his neighbor, Lars, is Jon's younger brother, who "pulls aside the fifty years with a lightness that seems almost indecent." Trond becomes immersed in his memory, recalling that summer that shaped the course of his life while, in the present, Trond and Lars prepare for the winter, allwing Petterson to dabble in parallels both bold and subtle.

Saturday, November 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Sign up & Reserve Your Copy at Circulation

Coffee & a Book

2008-10-11T11:25:00.000-07:00

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Monday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Sign up and reserve your copy of the book a month before each meeting.
Refreshments will be served.
Questions? Contact Reference Librarian Monica Teixera at (732) 521-5000

Saturday Review Book Group

2008-10-11T11:12:00.000-07:00

Saturday Review Book Group World class athlete and seven-time winner of the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong tells his inspirational story about surviving cancer.

Saturday, October 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Sign Up & Reserve Your Copy at Circulation

Library Closings:

2008-08-14T17:36:00.001-07:00

Monday, September 1: Labor Day

Great Decisions Discussion Group

2008-08-14T17:29:00.001-07:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 27. This monthly discussion forum will be on the topic of U.S. Defense Policy. The cold war is long over, but there are new threats to U.S. and world security. How should the U.S. structure its military to meet these new challenges? Sign up and reserve background information at Circulation.

Please Note: Due to construction, all programs meet in the Library’s back study lounge. All programs subject to cancellation. Please call to confirm or check our Website at www.monroetwplibrary.org for most up to date information.

All events are open to the public.

Saturday Review Book Group

2008-08-14T17:27:00.001-07:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 13. Discussion about Leaving Microsoft to Change the World by John Wood. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

All events are open to the public.

Coffee & a Book

2008-07-26T10:31:00.001-07:00

7:30 p.m., Monday, August 25

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 26.

Discussion about The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Please Note: Due to construction, all programs meet in the Library’s back study lounge. All programs subject to cancellation. Please call to confirm or check our Website at www.monroetwplibrary.org for most up to date information.

All events are open to the public.

Great Decisions Discussion Group

2008-07-26T09:06:00.000-07:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 23.

This monthly discussion forum will be on the topic of Russia. During his two terms as president, Vladimir Putin has attempted to remake Russia into a major, independent world power. Some of his recent policies have provoked concern in the U.S. and Europe. What course will Russia take under its newly elected president, Dmitri A. Medvedev? Sign up and reserve background information at Circulation.

All events are open to the public.

Saturday Review Book Group

2008-07-26T08:41:00.000-07:00

Saturday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Sign Up & Reserve Your Copy at Circulation

The Appalachian Trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America - majestic mountains, silent forests, sparkling lakes. If you're going to take a hike, it's probably the place to go - and Bill Bryson's is surely the most entertaining guide you'll find. He introduces us to the history and ecology of the trail and to some of the other hardy (or just foolhardy) folks he meets along the way - and a couple of bears.

All events are open to the public.

Book Reviews

Summer Schedule

2008-07-05T06:31:00.000-07:00

You may have noticed a reduced number of programs for the summer. This is because of the ongoing construction project. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Great Decisions Discussion Group

2008-07-05T06:14:00.000-07:00

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 22. This monthly discussion forum will be on the topic of Blacklisting the Enemy. Agreement on how precisely to define “terrorism” remains elusive, leaving room for debate over who belongs or doesn’t on the U.S. State Department’s roster of rogues. How should the U.S. deal with countries like Cuba, North Korea, and Iran? What approach should the U.S. take with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah? Sign up at Circulation.

Saturday Review Book Group

2008-07-05T06:12:00.000-07:00

10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 19. *NEW* A discussion about Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Friends of the Library Meeting

2008-05-27T16:43:00.001-07:00

1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 24.

Coffee & a Book

2008-05-27T16:40:00.000-07:00

7:30 p.m., Monday, June 23

AND

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 24. Discussion about Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Free Walk-In Movies

2008-05-27T16:21:00.000-07:00

2:00 p.m., Thursdays, June 5, 12, 26. View films with the theme “Time Warp”.

Library Closings:

2008-04-26T12:39:00.000-07:00

Monday, May 26- Memorial Day

Sunday, May 18 is the last Sunday the Library will be open until September 7, 2008

Director’s Cut Book Group

2008-04-26T12:10:00.000-07:00

7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 29

A discussion led by Library Director Irene Goldberg about The Terrorist by John Updike. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Friends of the Library Meeting

2008-04-26T12:08:00.000-07:00

Friends of the Library Meeting

1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 29

Free Walk in Movies

2008-04-26T12:04:00.000-07:00

Free Walk-In Movies
2:00 p.m., Thursdays, May 8, 15, 29. View films featuring Matt Damon.

Friends of the Library Annual Book & Media Sale

2008-03-06T17:00:00.000-08:00

When: Beginning Saturday, April 26, 2008 through Friday, May 2, 2008

Details: The Friends of the Monroe Township Library will hold its Annual Book & Media Sale April 26-May 2, where you can purchase gently used books and media at bargain prices! The book sale offers thousands of donated items sorted into fiction hardcover and paperbacks, non-fiction, children’s books, movies, music, and audiobooks. Gift books, better editions, and coffee-table books are offered at individual bargain prices.

Donation Guidelines:

Donations of clean, lightly used books and media are accepted at the main desk during Library hours. Due to limited storage space, up to two bags of donations can be accepted per visit. For a donation receipt, please leave name, address, and a count of hardcover, paperback, and media items in each bag. Donations should not be placed in the book return slots.

We regret that we cannot accept encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, or textbooks. Business, health, and computer books should not be more than five years old. Media must be in working condition and cannot be taped or downloaded due to copyright laws. Children’s books, newer fiction, timely non-fiction, history and biography are especially welcome. Donations will be accepted through April 20^th.

Book Sale Schedule:

Saturday, April 26: Preview Day, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, with a $1.00 entry fee for all adults.

Sunday, April 27: Opening Day, from 1:00-4:00 pm

Monday, April 28: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Tuesday, April 29: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Wednesday, April 30: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Thursday, May 1: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Friday, May 2: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm...Friday is Bag Day – fill a bag for $1.00!

Pricing:

Hardcover books: $2.00 Trade paperbacks: $1.00

Mass-market paperbacks: 50 cents DVDs: $4.00

Videos and music CDs: $2.00 Audio books: $3.00

Children’s books: 50 cents

Special items in all categories will be priced as marked.

Cash and checks are accepted for payment at the Book Sale.

Magazine Sale: Concurrent with the Book Sale, back issues of magazines will be for sale across from the Circulation Desk during Library hours.

Friends of the Library Meeting

2008-03-06T16:59:00.000-08:00

1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 22

Great Decisions Discussion Group

2008-03-06T16:57:00.000-08:00

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 22. This monthly forum will be on the topic of European Integration: Looking Ahead. As the EU expands, is it becoming a stronger ally for the U.S., or a bigger competitor? Sign up at Circulation and inquire about background information available for checkout.

Knit Lit Book Group

2008-03-06T16:30:00.001-08:00

12:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17. Bring your knitting project to work on while we discuss Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas. Sign up at Circulation.

Coffee & a Book

2008-03-06T16:29:00.001-08:00

7:30 p.m., Monday, April 7

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 8. A discussion about The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

Monday Morning Book Group

2008-03-06T16:25:00.000-08:00

10:00 a.m., Monday, April 7. Sylvia Deutsch leads the discussion about Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief by Francis S. Collins. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.

March Artist of the Month

2008-01-29T16:29:00.001-08:00

Monroe Township Schools:

Applegarth Middle School

Friends of the Library Meeting

2008-01-29T16:26:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m.

Free Walk-In Movies

2008-01-29T16:21:00.000-08:00

Thursdays, March 13, 20, & 27

2:00 pm

View these films featuring Will Smith:

March 13: I-Robot (2004)

March 20: Hitch (2005)

March 27: Pursuit of Happyness (2007)

Knit Lit Knitting & Book Group

2008-01-29T16:17:00.000-08:00

Thursday, March 20 at 12:00 pm

Bring your knitting project to work on while we discuss the latest selection, My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult.

Great Decisions Series Discussion

2008-01-29T15:59:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, March 25 at 10:30am

This monthly forum returns for 2008 with the following featured topics Iraq end-game, European Union at 50, talking to our enemies, Russia, U.S. defense and security policies, Latin America, U.S.-China trade policy, and private philanthropy.

Join us for this month’s discussion about the Iraq end-game. A recurring question found in most public opinion polls and on the 2008 presidential campaign trail: What will be the end-game for the U.S. in Iraq? How will U.S. decisions about continued engagement affect Iraq itself, and the Middle East? Sign up at Circulation.

Scrapbooking with Alicia Somers

2008-01-29T15:55:00.001-08:00

Thursdays, March 6, 13, & 27 at 7:00 pm

Novice to experienced scrapbookers can bring their photos to create 2-page layouts on various themes. Paper, punches, and paper trimmers provided. In addition to your photos, please bring markers for journaling and adhesives for your photos and embellishments. Sign up at Circulation.

Let’s Talk About It!: Jewish Lit Book Group

2008-01-29T06:00:00.000-08:00

Sunday, March 2 at 1:30 pm

Join us for the final meeting of this group. The film, Enemies: A Love Story, based on the novel by Isaac Bashevis Singer will be screened & refreshments will be served. Sign up at Circulation.