AVALON, N.J. – “Check It Out” at the Avalon Free Public Library! This 5-star rated library lists its June programming below for inclusion in your calendar of events and announcements. Note an Open House is scheduled for Saturday, June 18. The event will be open to the public and feature breakfast sponsored by Avalon Coffee, children’s activities including face painting, bounce house, caricature artist and more, plus a special Story Time with Belle at 10:30am. Attendees can pick up their library cards for the season and also enter for a chance to win an iPad Air.
Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages.
Thursday, June 2
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Creative Writing
Receive tips and feedback on poetry, memoirs, short stories, articles, and books. Record an audio version and share your story. Registration is requested by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Saturday, June 4
10 a.m. to noon
iPad Workshop: Apple TV
Check out a demo of the Apple TV and how it works with the iPad. Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class.) Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Mondays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Knitting
Meet and share knitting techniques. All levels of knitters are welcome, from beginner to advanced level.
Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28
10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages.
Wednesday, June 8
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Italian Culture
Meet with others interested in learning more about Italian art, music, architecture, history and lifestyles.
Wednesday, June 8
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop: Mail, Contacts & Calendar
Set up multiple email accounts and contacts. Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class.) Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Wednesday, June 8
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Book Club
Title for June: “The Children Act” by Ian McEwan. Complimentary books may be available upon registration. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Thursday, June 9
6 to 8 p.m.
Windows 10 Hands-On: Spyware & Virus Protection
Find out how to keep your Windows 10 PC running smoothly for years to come with a look at the best security and PC maintenance programs available. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Mondays, June 13 and 27
5:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Scrabble
Join the Scrabblers on the second and fourth Monday of each month. No registration required.
Wednesday, June 15
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Create Your Own Blog Workshop
Learn how to start a blog using WordPress and how to market your content using social media. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Wednesday, June 15
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop: All Things Apple
Apple iPad apps are explained during this workshop. Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class.) Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Wednesday, June 15
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Romance Book Club
Title for June: “My American Duchess,” by Eloisa James. Complimentary books may be available upon registration. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Saturday, June 18
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Open House
Check It Out at the Avalon Free Public Library on Saturday, June 18 for the library’s family-fun Open House! Children and adults alike will enjoy breakfast from Avalon Coffee and fun activities including face painting, balloons, a bounce house and even a special story time featuring Belle from Beauty and the Beast at 10:30 a.m. Ongoing crafts and giveaways will be held in the library as well as video games and movies for all to enjoy. While you’re there, be sure to partake in the hands-on demonstrations featuring some of the library’s popular resources including OverDrive, Hoopla, Flipster, Freegal, Tumbe Books, Newsbank and more! And be sure not to leave without your prize! A gift bag will be given for every new library card application, and your name will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize of the day, a new iPad Air! The Open House is free and open to the public so be sure to stop by and Check It Out!
Tuesday, June 21
6 to 8 p.m.
Windows 10 Hands-On: Surfing the Web
Learn how to connect to the Internet with Windows 10, how to change your browser settings and bookmark favorites. Browse the web with Internet Explorer, Edge and Google Chrome, search for what you need and open one or more pages. Register to use a library computer or your own computer or tablet. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Wednesday, June 22
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Facebook for Beginners
Learn the general functions of Facebook, including: setting up a personal account, searching for family and friends, sending and receiving messages, and posting photos. The class will consist of presentation slides and hands-on demonstration. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Wednesday, June 22
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop: Password Keepers for the iPad
Are you tired of forgetting those endless passwords? Join us for a review of password keeper apps to see which one will work best for you. Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class.) Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Monday, June 27
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Basket Weaving Workshop
The instructor for this workshop will provide instructions for a Bathroom Catch-All basket and help students make their own. All supplies are included in this workshop. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk. Ages 18+
Tuesday, June 28
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
iPhones Workshop: Maps
This workshop will be a review of the Apple Maps app. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Tuesday, June 28
11 a.m. to noon
Androids Workshop: Google Maps
Learn the basics of getting around with Google’s excellent map service. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Wednesday, June 29
10 a.m. to noon
Genealogy Workshop: Beginning Your Family Research
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to find out about your family’s history. You may have heard a story about your grandparents or their parents but you aren’t certain about how to discover the truth behind the story. Perhaps they arrived from a small town in Europe with only the clothes on their backs. The challenge of researching your family is not finding the documents; it’s the new stories that you uncover! Come learn how easy it is to research your family. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Wednesday, June 29
1 to 3 p.m.
Genealogy Workshop: Are You Looking for Clues?
Are you stuck and can’t find a clue in your genealogy paperwork? Making The Paper Talk will look at five documents (death, census record, newspaper, immigration and pension) you use in genealogy and the clues you may have missed in your research. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Wednesday, June 29
5 to 6 p.m.
Lecture: Scams & Fraud
From the IRS phone scam, lottery and sweepstakes scams, to the so-called grandparent scam, it appears that imposter frauds and other criminal scams are more active than ever – and are preying on potential victims in New Jersey through phone calls, emails and other means. Don’t get scammed! Attend this Consumer Fraud presentation given by a representative from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs to learn how to AVOID GETTING SCAMMED.
Thursday, June 30
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Mystery Book Club
Title for June: “A Serpent’s Tooth” by Craig Johnson. Complimentary books may be available upon registration. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
The Avalon Library received 5 stars in Library Journal’s national rating of public libraries, based on statistical performance data collected by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Avalon Library has received the 5-Star designation eight times since 2009. The library is located at 235 32nd Street and provides free and open access to first class collections, services and programs that inspire, inform and enrich the community. For more information on all library programs, please visit the library website at www.avalonfreelibrary.org