Friday, May 17. 2013
Technology Petting Zoo
The "Mobile Device Discovery Program" of the New Jersey State Library is lending a Mobile Discovery Kit to the Johnson Public Library for 60 days between April and June 2013. The Kit contains five Apple iPads, a Kindle Touch, a Kindle Fire, a Nook Color, and a Samsung Galaxy Tablet.
We are offering several "technology petting zoos" where patrons can come in and try out the devices. Library staff will be on hand to demonstrate their use and answer any questions. This is a great opportunity to try out that eReader, Tablet, or iPad and learn about free library apps and downloads. The petting zoos will be held in the library meeting room on:
Wed, May 8 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thurs, May 23 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tues, May 28 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sat, June 15 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
If you have any questions please contact Kathy Cannarozi at kathryn.cannarozi@bccls.org or 201-343-4169 x22.
FREE and OPEN to ALL! No registration required!!
"Just the Facts" Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group
Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoglu
Saturday, May 25. 11:00 AM in the library's Meeting Room
For questions or to register, contact Kathy at 201-343-4169 x22 or kathryn.cannarozzi@bccls.org.
Technology Petting Zoo
The "Mobile Device Discovery Program" of the New Jersey State Library is lending a Mobile Discovery Kit to the Johnson Public Library for 60 days between April and June 2013. The Kit contains five Apple iPads, a Kindle Touch, a Kindle Fire, a Nook Color, and a Samsung Galaxy Tablet.
We are offering several "technology petting zoos" where patrons can come in and try out the devices. Library staff will be on hand to demonstrate their use and answer any questions. This is a great opportunity to try out that eReader, Tablet, or iPad and learn about free library apps and downloads. The petting zoos will be held in the library meeting room on:
Wed, May 8 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thurs, May 23 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tues, May 28 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sat, June 15 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
If you have any questions please contact Kathy Cannarozi at kathryn.cannarozi@bccls.org or 201-343-4169 x22.
FREE and OPEN to ALL! No registration required!!
Teen Book Club for Adult Readers
Saturday, June 1. 2:00 PM.
You are invited to join our book club for adult readers where we discuss books that were published for teens but have plenty of appeal for adult readers. No advanced sign-up needed. Parents and teachers will especially benefit from the discussion, but all are welcome! Our first title is The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. We will meet in the library’s Meeting Room, on the lower level of the library. Join us!
ICAL Art Exhibition of Latin American Artists
Saturday, June 1. 7:00 PM.
Main Street Lobby
View the art, meet the artists, and attend the program to honor the artists of the future. Everyone is welcome.
Playwriting Workshops
Monday, June 3. 7:00 PM.
Are you interested in writing plays for the theatre? AIM Theatre Workshop, Inc., & Johnson Public Library present a series of playwriting workshops for Beginners and emerging playwrights. For more information, see www.atworkshop.vpweb.com, or contact Artistic Director Dawn Merriweather at 201-525-1671. This program is free and is open to the general public.
Basic Point-&-Shoot Digital Photography
Tuesday, June 4. 7:00 - 8:30 PM.
Not sure where to begin with your digital camera? Learn all you need to get started with your basic point & shoot digital camera — basic camera operation, using the memory card, and how to get your images onto your computer so that they can be shared, edited, and printed. Presented by Betsy Coyne, “the teacher who helps you “click” with technology.” Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, contact Barb at 201-343-4169 x19 or schuit @bccls.org.
Chair Yoga
Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27. 3:00 PM.
Please join us for a gentle yoga class for adults. Chair yoga is done while seated on a chair, and students can do yoga movements in a safe and effective way to exercise for any age and level of health or mobility. Seniors or those needing a gentle exercise program can benefit from this class, but all are welcome to give it a try. Presented by Felise Berman of Shiva Shanti Yoga School. This program is free and everyone is invited to attend. Pre-registration required. To pre-register, contact Sunil at 201-343-4169 x17 or sunil.mehta@bccls.org.
Summer Reading Sign Up Party!
June 11. 3:15-4:30 PM
All students entering Grades 7-12 in Fall 2013 are invited to sign up for our summer reading program. Get a reading log and track your reading to win prizes and get a schedule of exciting events. Bring your library card to check out the first book for our summer book club. This year's programs include a Zombie Prom, Bowling Trip, Minute to Win it Games, a Movie Themed Scavenger Hunt, Hyperactive Trivia, a Murder Mystery Party, Survivor, and much, much more. All programs are FREE!
Friday Afternoon at the Movies
Friday, June 14. 2:00 PM.
The Guilt Trip © Paramount Pictures
New Release – 95 min. - Rated PG-13
Starring: Barbra Streisand, Seth Rogan, Adam Scott
A traveling salesman talks his mother into heading out on the road with him so that he can, unbeknownst to her, reunite her with a former fling in this comedy.
Book Discussion Group
Saturday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m.
@ Java’s Brewin’, next door
We will be discussing An Available Man by Hilma Wolitzer. Anyone who has read the book is welcome to join us. To get a copy of the book, ask at the Reference Desk, reserve via www.bccls.org, or call 201-343-4781.
An iPad a Day...
Thursday, June 20. 7:00 - 8:30 PM.
Keeps the boredom away! Brain fungus away! This class is for COMPLETE iPAD BEGINNERS. We’ll explore what happens when you turn one on for the first time, what an Apple ID is, and how to get one, iCloud, apps, email, pictures, and basic use. We’ll have a few iPads to play with, thanks to a generous loan of iPads from the NJ State Library. Please pre-register with Radwa at radwa.ali@bccls.org or 201-343-4169 x35. Space is limited so register early!!
Birds of Bergen County
Thursday, June 27. 7:00 - 8:30 PM.
Join Don Torino, President of the Bergen County Audubon Society, to learn about the incredible, fascinating bird life that thrives in and around your neighborhood. To pre-register, contact Barb at 201-343-4169 x19 or schuit@bccls.org.
Just the Facts: A Non-fiction Only Book Club
Saturday, June 29, at 11:00 a.m. in the library’s Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Wild by Cheryl Strayed. To register or to obtain the book, contact Kathy at kathryn.cannarozzi@bccls.org or 201-343-4169 x22.
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