Maker Project Launch Tuesday, April 15 4:30PM - 6PM

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1 Newsletter and Program Guide of the Mount Laurel Library Vol 23, Issue 4 April 2014 Maker Project Launch Tuesday, April 15 4:30PM - 6PM The library is becoming a place for learning, making, discovering and playing. Come see the library s new 3D printer, sewing machines, snap circuits and more! Help us celebrate the start of this new adventure. Light refreshments will be served. No registration needed. Make Mount Laurel Library is made possible by a grant from LibraryLinkNJ and the New Jersey State Library. Second Sunday Concert: New Vintage Dixieland Sunday, April 13 2PM New Orleans Jazz Music at its Best! The music of the New Vintage Dixieland Band (with trumpet, trombone, clarinet, piano or banjo, bass and drums) captures various styles of Dixieland from Old-Time New Orleans to the Roarin' Twenties to World War II swing. Although artistry is foremost, the music varies from boisterous to humorous to mellow. When the New Vintage Dixieland Band plays, the audience starts singing along, tapping toes, and clapping hands. A big thank you to Wegmans for fully funding our 2014 concert series. No registration needed. Moorestown Area Quilters Annual Quilt Show Thursday, April 1 Wednesday, April 30 Meet the Quilters reception: Sunday, April 13 3PM The handiwork of the Moorestown Area Quilters (MAQ) will be on display throughout the library this month. Come browse the collection and meet the quilters at the reception. The exhibit and the reception are open to the public and no registration is needed. Light refreshments will be provided at the reception. The Library will be CLOSED on Sunday, April 20th Library Hours Mon - Thurs. 9:30am - 9pm, Fri. 9:30am - 7pm, Sat. 9:30am - 5pm, Sun. 12-5pm

2 2 ADULTS Crochet Anyone? Monday, April :45PM Wednesdays, April 2, 23 and PM Learn to crochet or crochet with new friends. Join craft enthusiast Audrey Pache for crocheting and conversation. Novices and experts welcome. Instruction available if needed. No registration necessary. Please bring your own knitting materials. Yoga for Beginners Wednesday, April 2 7PM Come sample this ancient method of relaxing with a master yoga instructor. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat, if desired. No registration needed. Chair Yoga Saturdays, April 5, May 3 10:30AM Chair Yoga involves gentle yoga exercises that can be done while seated in or supported by a chair. This class will teach the basics of guided breathing, simple physical stretches, guided relaxation, and meditation. The yoga exercises are safe and accessible for all levels. No registration is needed. Meditation Monday, April 28 7PM (This is a date change.) Join an experienced meditation instructor and achieve relaxation of your mind and body. Wear comfortable clothes, try not to eat a big meal before class and bring a mat or towel. (If you prefer not to sit on the floor, you may sit on a chair.) No registration. Book Discussion Group A Light Between Oceans by ML Stedman Tuesday, April 8 7PM Come join us for a lively book discussion with your friends and neighbors. No registration. Chess Night Thursday, April 10 6:30PM Bring your board and meet your match! Join fellow players for an evening of chess. Instruction is available for beginner players. All ages and skill levels welcome. No registration required. (Additional chess nights are planned for 5/15 and 6/5.) Info Table: Turkish Cultural Center South Jersey Saturday, April 12 11AM-2PM Turkish Cultural Center South Jersey's volunteers Hanan Aksoy, Yasemin Ozkan and Zeynep Kaya will be in the lobby to provide information on the Cultural Center and events that they host. Thursday Movie Matinee Gravity (2013) Thursday, April 10 2PM A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space. Starring George Clooney and Sandra Bullock. PG-13, 91 min. No registration needed.

3 ADULTS Food: How do GMOs Affect You? Tuesday, April 29 6:30PM Up to 80% of the food we eat is genetically modified. Is this good or bad? At this presentation, experts briefly discuss GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms), then answer your questions. Representatives of pro and con GMO groups will be here. Join a lively discussion about advantages and risks of GMO foods. Sponsored by the Mount Laurel Green Team. Please register. This program is open to the public - all are welcome. Scam Prevention and Identity Theft Thursday, April 3 2PM The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs will provide information to protect against fraud. The seminar provides a practical toolkit for self-protection when doing business, avoiding scams, protecting identity and credit, making investments, applying for mortgages, and managing health. It includes common-sense advice and draws upon current consumer complaints and fraud alerts, and the agency s consumer protection investigations and legal actions. No registration needed. Info Table: US Family Health Plan Friday, April 11 11AM-3PM Health Benefits Consultant Josephine Grey will be in the lobby to answer questions about US Family Health Plan for qualified military personnel. Foreign Film & Discussion Saalam Bombay! (India) Sunday, April 6 2PM This gut wrenching story concerns a 10-year-old boy who's thrown out onto the streets of Bombay to find work. As he tries to earn enough money to return home in country, he finds it's hard enough just trying to stay alive in a lawless world called Mumbai. 1988, NR, 114 minutes, In Hindi with subtitles. The film will be followed by a discussion led by film enthusiast and former Drexel Professor Ramesh Kajaria. No registration required. Info Table: BCC Thursday, April 10 1:30-3:30PM Burlington County College Enrollment Recruiter Lauren Kocher will be in the lobby providing information about Burlington County College and answering questions. 53

4 4 TEENS Teen programs are open to students in grades 7-12 Teen Advisory Board Monday, April 7 6-7PM Join the Mount Laurel Library Teen Advisory Board. You'll earn community service hours by helping us to plan events for teens, participate in volunteer opportunities, and generally help make the library a better place for teens. Pizza will be served. Team Teen Volunteers Monday, April PM Earn service hours at Mount Laurel Library at our monthly drop-in volunteer club. Anime Club Wednesday, April 16 5:30-7:30PM Meet up with fellow anime lovers to watch episodes of your favorite shows and anime movies while snacking on some delicious ramen noodle soup! Craft Circle Monday, April :30PM Love to knit? Crazy for crochet? Whether you're a crafting fiend or just getting started, you are welcome to join our Teen Craft Circle. Bring a project or an idea to work on! Teen MuvChat and Singalong: Frozen Friday, April PM Bring ur cell phone so u can txt ur comments! Plus, this month, you're invited to sing along with Anna and Elsa! Popcorn will be served. Grades Fandom Showdown Wednesday, April :30PM Nerdfighteria? Sherlock? My Little Pony? Homestuck? Whatever your favorite fandom is, you're welcome to come celebrate it with us. Feel free to cosplay! Sign Up For Text Reminders Never miss a teen event! Sign up for text reminders through Remind101, a one-way, private text messaging service. We never see your phone number! To sign up, go to remind101.com/join/mllteens or to Standard text messaging rates apply. Questions? Ask Sam: smarker@mtlaurel.lib.nj.us Want to keep up with Teen Events? Find us on Facebook!

5 TWEENS Tween Advisory Board Wednesday, April 2 6:30pm Join the Tween Advisory Board and help make the library a better place for tweens. You'll have fun and earn community service hours while doing it. At our meetings we will plan new events and services for tweens like you. Bring your ideas! Pizza will be served. Grades 5-7. Please register. Minecraft Challenge Sunday, April PM We will be using creative mode to build! A different challenge will be presented each meeting. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own devices - phones, ipods, tablets, laptops, etc. however a few extra ipads will also be available. Please register. Snacks will be provided. Tween Lockdown Saturday, April PM This is an after-hours event specifically for tweens in grades 5-7. Snacks will be served. Please register. KIDS Toddler & Baby Storytime Tuesdays 10:30AM & 1:30PM April 8, April 15, April 22 Fun for the little ones! Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and musical instruments for all. Best suited for toddlers and babies up to 3 years old. Siblings are welcome. No registration. Preschool Storytime Wednesdays 10:30AM April 9, April 16, April 23 Join us at the Library for a fun-filled session of stories, songs, fingerplays, and an art activity. Best suited for ages 3-6 years. Siblings are welcome. No registration. Snack Attack Monday, April 21 1:30PM Kids will make their own delicious snacks during this hands-on cooking experience. Please alert Library of any food allergies in advance. Ages 3-6 years. Registration is required. Kids Can Cook Monday, April 21 4PM Kids will make their own delicious snacks during this hands-on cooking experience. Please alert Library of any food allergies in advance. Ages 6-10 years. Registration is required. Paws for Reading Wilson: Wednesday, April 23 Xorra: Monday, April 28 Rookie: Tuesday, April 29 4, 4:15, 4:30 and 4:45PM Practice your reading skills with a captive canine audience in a private setting with registered therapy dogs Wilson, Xorra, and Rookie and their owners, Ms. Judy, Ms. Linda and Ms. Tammi. Please note: 1 child per 15 minute session. Grades 1-4. Registration is required. 5

6 After Hours Movie: Saving Mr. Banks Friday, May 2 6:30PM Join us for popcorn and a showing of Saving Mr. Banks. Author P. L. Travers reflects on her difficult childhood while meeting with filmmaker Walt Disney during production for the adaptation of her novel, Mary Poppins. from Internet Movie Database 125 minutes, PG-13, No reservation required. Note: The rest of the library will be closed at 7PM so other services (like item check-out and computer use) will be unavailable after 7PM. Friends Corner April Book and Media Sale April Wednesday, April 23 Saturday, April 26 Wednesday Preview for Friends Members Only from 6-8:30PM (New Friends are welcome to join that night.) Thursday 12PM-8:30PM, Friday 10AM-6:30PM, Saturday 10AM-4:30PM, $5 bag sale (bags provided). You are welcome to bring your own re-usable grocery bags, max. size 16"h x 13"w x 9" d. Future Book Sales 2014 July 23-26, October Friends Info Table Sunday, April 13 Friday, April 18 Celebrate National Library Week by visiting the Friends of the Library Info Table in the lobby. Find out how to become a Friend and all the good things they do for the library. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of the Mount Laurel Library, please fill out this application and mail it in. Mount Laurel Library 100 Walt Whitman Avenue, Mount Laurel, NJ