Check it Out! The Metuchen Public Library's e-Newsletter

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July 5, 2021

SERVICES - BACK TO NORMAL

Everyone entering the library will need to continue to wear a mask or other facial covering and maintain a safe social distance.

Monday-Thursday 10am - 7pm

*Tuesday 5pm - 7pm Curbside ONLY*

Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm

Services We Provide:

Computer Usage

Faxing

Notary*

Photocopying

Scanning

Wireless Printing

*Notary available by appointment only

Sponsored Art Programs

Paint Like Theo van Doesburg

& Piet Modrian

Taught by Local Artist

Kasia Celinska

Tuesday, July 6 at 4pm

Ages 7-12

In this session we will paint like two Dutch painters who founded and led De Stijl movement. De Stijl art movement believed that art has a transformative power toward social redemption and justice. The artists use geometric forms to represent the harmony in the world (mainly straight lines, squares, and rectangles), and primary colors.

The class is free to Metuchen cardholders. Space is limited. To register or for more information, click here.

Paint Like Pablo Picasso

Taught by Local Artist

Kasia Celinska

Tuesday, July 13 at 4pm

Ages 7-12

Pablo Picasso is one of the most known artists and painters of the 20th century, born in Spain, and a founder of the Cubism movement. Following the examples of Two Girls Reading, A Spanish Woman, and A Woman Sitting in a Green Chair we will paint a Cubist portrait. In his paintings Picasso used geometric forms to depict deconstructed faces and bodies, and various colors, sometimes contrasting and not representative of reality. The shapes are bordered by black color.

The class is free to Metuchen cardholders. Space is limited. To register or for more information, click here.

Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund.

I Love to Read Magic Show!

Thursday July 15, 2021 at 1pm

The concert will be on the green, so please bring a blanket or beach chair to sit on. This Summer Special Event will be featuring Mark the Magician!

No registration required

Stories on the Green

Every Monday @ 11am

Outdoor storytime on the lawn, weather permitting. Storytime on the Green is for ages 3+. It is a socially distant gathering on the lawn. Masks must be worn! Be sure to bring your

own towel/blanket!

Korean Louts Lantern Class

Thursday July 15, 2021 at 4pm

The Member of Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will show step by step to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wire frames. A short documentary film on Korea will be included with the presentation.

Materials of the lotus lantern craft are provided and will be picked up a few days before the class. Open to Young Adults (11 and up) and Adults, and space is limited (Max 20). Priority registration for Metuchen residents. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Metuchen Library. Click here to register.

PROGRAMS

All library programs are being held in person unless otherwise noted.

Visit our events calendar

for more information.

Children Programs

Storytime by the Pool (Open to all pool members)

Every Tuesday starting at 1pm

Pool members are invited to take a break and hear a story! Bring a snack and an extra towel to sit on. This story time will be located at the Metuchen Municipal Pool near the baby pool area.

No Registration Required. Every Tuesday at 1pm.

Rhythm & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 2-5) *Virtual*

Wednesday July 7, 2021 starting at 10:15am

Join Ms. Joanne for story time and a fun activity that can be done at home. To join, click here and fill out the form. You'll be sent the meeting logon information.

Next sessions will be July 14h & 28th, 2021.

Book Tac Toe (Ages 3 & Up)

Thursday July 8, 2021 starting at 11am

Book talks meet Tic Tac Toe! Every player gets a prize! Younger players may need a partner. Six children per session. We'll have two sessions. Please sign in when you arrive.

Next sessions will be July 22nd and August 5th.

Children's Take & Make Bags

Friday July 9, 2021 from 11am to 5pm

Grab a bag now and do the craft later! Available while supplies last! Metuchen residents only; two bags per family, please!

This Grab & Go craft is every other week. Next craft is July 23, 2021.

Mostly Mother Goose (Ages 18mo to 5)

Tuesday July 13, 2021 starting at 11am

Join us for a short trip into the land of Mother Goose. Enjoy rhymes, songs and stories with friends. MMG is the perfect first story time program for you and your little one! No Registration Required.

Next sessions will be July 27th & August 10th, 2021

Color Me Calm (All Ages)

Wednesday July 14, 2021 starting at 2pm

Join us as we color some pictures and calm our minds. Soothing music will add to the experience. Adult coloring pages will also be available. There is a six family limit and you must sanitize your hands before coloring. Or you can grab pages and go!

Registration is not required, but please sign in. Next sessions will be July 28th & August 11th, 2021

The Melodic Brain (Grades 2-8) *Virtual*

Thursday July 15, 2021 starting at 3pm

The Brain Bunch is presenting an interactive program to discover how sound connects to the brain. Through melodic tunes, we will play games understanding the connection between what we hear and how we learn. Click here to register.

Email mwhittington@lmxac.org with any questions.

Teen Programs

Overview for Intro to the Art of Character Designing (Grades 6 & Up) *Virtual*

Thursday July 15, 2021 starting at 7pm

David Torres is an instructor at Mason Gross School of Art and Design. David will be running a fun workshop activity and a bonus talk on creating your own portfolio. Click here to register.

Email mwhittington@lmxac.org with any questions.

Teen Yoga (Grades 6-12)

Monday July 12 & 19, 2021 starting 1pm

Join Ms. Joanne M. a certified yoga instructor, for teen yoga. This program is an in person program for students entering grades 6-12. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 732-632-8526 to register. Please wear a mask and bring your yoga mat.

Email mwhittington@lmxac.org with any questions.

Intro to the Art of Character Designing (Grades 6 & Up)

Monday July 12, 2021 starting 6pm *Virtual*

David Torres is an instructor at Mason Gross School of Art and Design. David will be running a fun workshop activity and a bonus talk on creating your own portfolio. Click here to register.

Email mwhittington@lmxac.org with any questions.

Adult Programs

Social Media and Job Hunting *Virtual*

Wednesday July 7, 2021 starting at 5pm

Brainfuse JobNow will be running the free live workshop. During the workshop, you will learn how to effectively use social media to land your next job. The workshop is hosted by Ashley Watkins, a Job Search Coach, Nationally Certified Résumé Writer (NCRW), and Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE) with Write Step Résumés.

Space is limited. To register, click here.

Dolphin Painting: Take & Make for Adults! *Virtual*

Thursday July 8, 2021 starting at 2pm

Join us for an Adult Take & Make class via Zoom. We will draw and paint dolphins on canvas together. The library provides acrylic paints and canvas. Please supply your own brushes. You can pick up the Take & Make bag a couple days before the class starts. After registering, you will be emailed the Zoom link.

Open to Adults (18 and up) and space is limited. Metuchen residents will have priority. Click here to register.

Chair Yoga *Virtual*

Saturday July 10, 2021 starting at 9am

Join Instructor Theresa Jefferson for an hour of chair yoga. The class is free but you must be registered to attend.

To register, click here. Everyone who registers will get an email the afternoon before the class with the logon information.

Library Gallery

Come and see the current exhibit of The Window of Understanding. It is available now at the library gallery until October. You can also view the library's virtual display here.

WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY

ACCEPTING ANY BOOK DONATIONS

If you have more than 25 books to donate, contact local book seller and Friend of the Library Fred Eines.

Fred has agreed to donate part of his book sales to Friends of the Metuchen Library during this time. You can reach Fred at goodbuysfromfred@gmail.com or 732-659-0218.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY OR PUT THEM IN THE BOOK DROP

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