Newsletter and Program Guide of the Mount Laurel Library Vol 28, Issue 6, June 2019

Sunday Concert: Bob Devos Trio Sunday, June 9 2PM

Three top-notch jazz musicians visit the library to add some musical spice to the afternoon. The guitarist Bob Devos leads the trio. No registration required.

English Tea Meet & Make: and Royal Weddings Father's Day Saturday, June 15 1PM Button Making Tuesday, June 11 For centuries the British have 6:30PM had a love affair with tea. They Bring your favorite picture also enjoy the excitement and or photograph to make a Father's Day gift. fanfare of their monarchs’ royal Choose from a button, bottle opener, key chain, or weddings. With Judith pocket mirror and then make a card to with it. All card Krall-Russo, tea historian, learn making supplies and button hardware will be provided. about tea traditions and Space is limited, so please register. Open to children, etiquette along with royal tweens and teens in grades Pre-K through 12. wedding customs and ceremonies. No registration required. Maker Space Open Drop-In Saturday, June 22 10AM-12PM Come check out the library's Maker Space room and play with the many different tools and equipment we have on hand, like the 3D printer, sewing machines, snap circuits, button makers, etc. A staff member will be available for assistance. All ages. No appointment necessary.

The library will be CLOSED Thursday, July 4, 2019 Library Hours Mon - Thurs. 9:30am - 9pm, Fri. 9:30am - 7pm, Sat. 9:30am - 5pm, Sun. 12 - 5pm 2 ADULTS Crochet, Anyone? Monday, June 3, 10, 17, 24 7PM Wednesday, June 5, 12, 19, 26 1PM Friday, June 7, 14, 21, 28 1PM Join craft enthusiasts for crocheting and conversation. Novices and experts welcome. Instruction available if needed. Please bring your own materials. No registration required.

Movie Matinee: First Man

Thursday, June 13 2PM A look at the life of Neil Armstrong and the legendary mission that led him to becoming the first man to walk on the Moon. PG-13. 141 mins. No registration required.

Books and Movies Discussion: Retirement Planning Wednesday, June 26 7PM The Red Balloon The Hess Financial Group presents a Saturday, June 29 11AM seminar on the differences between Join Joseph Truitt and Paul Howe--longtime financial planning that will get you to educators about film and literature--for a guided retirement vs. retirement planning that will cover discussion about films with crossover appeal for the cost of everyday living while retired. kids and adults. There will be a showing of "The No registration required. Red Balloon." No registration necessary.

Encore

Presentation: Green Book Tuesday, June 11 2PM Miss Green Book last month? Want to see it again? Stop in for another viewing. A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African- American classical pianist on a tour of venues Tom Hanks Film Series through the 1960s American South. Fridays 1:30PM PG-13. 130 mins. No registration required. Nothing in Common – Friday, June 7 Joe Versus the Volcano – Friday, June 14 Intro to Meditation That Thing You Do! – Friday, June 21 Monday, June 3 7PM Charlie Wilson’s War – Friday, June 28

Join an experienced meditation instructor and Tom Hanks: Hollywood’s Everyman. Irv Slifkin achieve relaxation of your mind and body. Wear explores some of his more unusual roles, comfortable clothes, try not to eat a big meal including films he’s written or directed. before class, and bring a mat or towel. (If you No registration required. prefer not to sit on the floor, you may sit on a chair.) No registration required.

ADULTS

Adult Summer Reading

It’s summer, so hone your mind while working on your tan by reading a good book. Library patrons 18 or older can join the adult summer reading program. Starting June 22, sign up online or at the Info Desk. For every book you read or audiobook you listen to, fill out at ticket at the Info desk or online. At the end of August, two lucky participants will receive a grand prize for all that reading—a Kindle Fire 8!

Info Table: Informational Talk: US Family Health Plan Learn to Live to Be 100 Tuesday, June 25 10AM Friday, June 21 11AM Health Benefits Consultant Josephine Grey Want to live to 100 or beyond? Learn will be in the lobby to answer questions about some things centenarians have in common US Family Health Plan for qualified military and tips for increasing your chances of living personnel. No registration required. your best life. No registration required.

Great Scores, Great Films

Adventures of Robin Hood Wednesday, June 12 12:30PM North by Northwest Wednesday, June 19 12:30PM Days of Wine and Roses Wednesday, July 3 12:30PM Joseph Truitt hosts a series of films, to discuss and explore how music enhances the stories. No registration required. President Grant: In Person Sunday, June 16 1PM Come learn all about Civil War General and Foreign Film: President Ulysses S. Grant, with Kenneth Shall We Dance Serfass, a living historian. Ken has been Sunday, June 23 1:30PM appearing publicly as Grant since 2009, Winner of 14 Japanese speaking at events across the country. No Academy, Shall we Dance? registration required. features a frustrated, married businessman drawn to a Book Discussion Group dancer he sees on a train ride Tuesday, June 25 7PM home. When he decides to secretly take Join the Book Discussion Group for dance lessons, his wife becomes suspicious fascinating conversation about this month's of his whereabouts. In Japanese with English book--The Perfume Collector by Kathleen subtitles. 1997. PG. 136 mins. Hosted by 5 Tessaro. No registration required. Irv Slifkin. No registration required. 3 4 KIDS Passports for Pre-K Preschool Thursday. June 20 1:30PM Music Class Travel the world without ever Sunday, June 23 2 PM leaving the library! This program Group class designed to gives preschoolers a chance promote basic music skills in preschool to learn about places all over children through music and the globe through stories, songs, and crafts. movement with a caregiver. Since 3-6 Focusing on a different country each month, year-olds are still developing their basic Passports for Pre-K will introduce kids to music skills, class activities will include different cultures and foster a lifelong love of singing, dancing and playing with learning! This month’s destination: Colombia! rhythm instruments. Registration required.

“Drive-in” Abrakadoodle Sunday, June 30 2PM Movie Night Abrakadoodle is a creative, fun Thursday June 27 6PM art experience where kids are Join us for a night at the movies! Give kids the provided the opportunity to experiment as they chance to experience a Drive-In movie without discover exciting artists from around the globe. having to leave the library! We will build our Join us for an ART-rageous adventure as we own cars, grab some snacks, and buckle up explore striking colors, exciting for a showing of Disney's Mater's Tall Tales techniques, and create masterpieces of our (2008). Recommended for ages 3 and up. very own! No prior art experience necessary. Registration required. Grades K-4. Registration is required.

Snack Attack Unplug and Play Monday, June 17 2PM Wednesday, June 26 6PM Kids will make their own delicious snacks Take a break from electronic toys during this hands-on cooking experience. and games, and try your hand at a Please alert Library of any food allergies in variety of skill toys from around the world. advance. Ages 3-6 years. Please register. Spin, balance, and toss your way to new heights with toys like flower sticks, Lego League kendama, and spinning plates, and more. All ages welcome, however younger Saturday, June 8 10:30AM children may require adult help in Children Grades K-4 may choose a manipulating some of the toys. challenge to complete or create whatever they imagine using LEGOS. Grades K-4. This group is not sponsored by the LEGO Group. Registration required.

Summer Reading Club

The Summer Reading Club runs for 8 weeks from June 22 – August 17 and is open to readers of all ages!

Participants earn prizes and raffle entries for every 2.5 hours they read. Join the fun and register online or in person beginning Saturday, June 22. KIDS

Summer Stories: Paws for Reading: Wilson Thursday, June 27 Meet the Firefighters 4PM, 4:15PM, 4:30PM, 4:45PM Tuesday June 25 10:00AM Practice your reading skills with a captive canine Join us for an all ages audience in a private setting with Wilson, a storytime. Children will registered therapy dog, and his owner, Ms. Judy. engage in stories, music, movement and more! Wilson is a friendly Bearded Collie mix who is This week our special guests are the Mount Laurel waiting to hear you read to him. Please note, Firefighters, with a real fire truck! No registration. sessions are in 15-minute blocks. Bring your favorite book from home or arrive early to choose Kids Can Cook a book from the library’s collection. Grades 1-4. Thursday, June 20 6PM Please register.

Kids will make their own delicious snacks during this hands-on cooking experience. Please alert the Paws for Reading: Xorra library of any food allergies in advance. Monday, June 24 Registration is required. A parent/guardian 4PM, 4:15PM, 4:30PM, 4:45PM must be present and is encouraged to join the fun! Practice your reading skills with a captive canine Grades K-4. audience in a private setting with Xorra, a registered therapy dog, and his owner, Ms. Linda. Baby Sensory Xorra is a friendly German Shepard who is waiting Thursday, June 6, 13, 20, 27 to hear you read to him. Please note, sessions are 10AM in 15-minute blocks. Bring your favorite book In this program we will be from home or arrive early to choose a book focusing on sensory play for little from the library’s collection. Grades 1-4. ones ages 0-18 months. Come out Please register. and experience different sounds, sights, textures and age appropriate developmental activities. Nature Nick No registration required. Animal Adventures Saturday, June 22 2PM Pajama Pals Kick off Summer Reading Thursday, June 13 7PM with an animal adventure Join us for stories, songs, and that's out of this world. In the past, rhymes during this evening Nature Nick has brought an otter, a flamingo, storytime for families. Children (and and even a kangaroo! What will he bring this parents!) are invited to wear pajamas so they can year? Join us and find out! be tucked into bed when they get home. Ages 3-6 (siblings are welcome). No registration required.

Star in your Own Fairytale Saturday June 8 2:30 Calling all Princesses, Knights, and magical Wizards! Join us for a chance to take center stage in a magical adventure all your own, just like your favorite characters! After reading a story and making our own crowns, we will go on a quest through the library in search of our fairy tale feast! Recommended for ages 3-8, costumes welcome! Registration required. 5 5 TEENS Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Teen D&D Night Tuesday, June 4 6PM Friday, June 28 5-9PM This is the chance for teens to have a say in the Play the original role-playing game (RPG) the programming they would like to have at the library. way it was intended: together, around the table, Come out, have some pizza, and let your voice with dice, character sheets, snacks and fun. be heard. Grades 7-12. Please register for the At this time, player registration is full. Anyone pizza order. interested in sitting in to observe and learn about the game is welcome to attend. Grades 7-12. FTW! Teen Game Night Wednesday, June 12 6-8PM Teen Lockdown: Come out and play in the library. We have board games, skill toys, Movie Meetup and video games for your enjoyment. Play an Saturday, June 29 old favorite or try something new. No experience 5PM necessary, just your desire to get in the game and Bring your friends for a have a good time. Grades 7-12. movie night with popcorn No registration required. for teens only. This month we'll be Spider-Man: Teen Anime Club Homecoming. Come to the next TAB meeting to Tuesday, June 18 6-8PM pick the next movie. Anime club meets once a month to Grades 7-12, hang out, eat ramen, and discuss no registration needed. and watch our favorite Anime and Manga. Grades 9 and up. No registration needed.

Friends Corner

Thank you…to everyone who gave their financial support at the April 2019 Friends of Mt Laurel Library Book Sale. Special thanks to all the book sale volunteers. The sale grossed $5,294.50.

Special Announcement: COFFEE TABLE BOOK SALE The Friends of the Mt laurel Library has decided to eliminate the Coffee Table Book Sale normally held around the Thanksgiving holidays. Coffee Table books will be available for sale year-round for $5 each. They will be located with the regular books for sale in the Library vestibule and in the back of the Library. The year-round sales are expected to begin in June, 2019.

Thank you to the Mount Laurel Library for the wonderful Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held on 3-31-2019.

In attendance were from left to right: Jo Ann Caffrey, Helen Graziano, Deb Collins-Williams, Nancy Nippons, Bernadette Garofola, Charles Kester, Jr. and Karen Cohen.