Laurie and Bill’s travels to Africa inspired Laurie to write her counting book and Bill Krebs to produce a slide presentation from his amazing up-close pictures of animals. Don’t miss this unique program! Recommended for ages 4 and older.

 

Young Adults Programs

*Video Special Effects Show: On Tuesday, July 1, from 4-5 pm, young adults can star in their own video adventure using the latest in digital video technology. Fly a magic carpet or walk on the moon.

Participants must be at least age 10 or entering grade 5 in the fall. Sign up at the Main Floor circulation desk or call the library at 426-4533.

Adult Programs

*Realities of Job Transition: Wayne Szmyt will give a talk on “The Realities of Job Transition: A Bluerint for Results” on Wednesday, June 18, at 7 pm. This session will offer participants a realistic perspective on the current job market and provide several valuable tools for job seekers to use as they conduct an effective job search. Please call the library if you would like to attend.

*Book Discussions at the Library: A variety of book groups meet every month at the library which are open to the public. On Tuesday, June 17, at 7 pm, the discussion will concern Mariner’s Compass by Earlene Fowler; and on Thursday, June 19, at 7:30 pm, the book will be Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.

*Summer Concert Series: Bring a picnic basket and your lawn chairs and spend a happy hour or so listening to some homegrown local musical talent on the lawn behind the library.

Treblehook will kick off the summer series on Friday, June 27. The series continues this year on Friday, July 18, with a performance by Washboard Slim and the Blue Lights, and the concludes on Friday, August 15, with The Golden Angels Jazz Band.

All concerts will take place at 7 pm. In the event of rain concerts will be moved inside the library.

*Computer Classes: Dan Tannenbaum of Newtown Computer Training Center will return to the library on Saturday, July 12, from 9 am to noon, to teach a computer class for the true beginner. The focus will be on keyboard keys, shortcuts, and functions keys. Mouse skills will also be emphasized.

A class for intermediate users will be offered on July 26, also from 9 am to noon. This class will focus on more advanced Web issues including downloading files, saving pictures as well as topics related to email.

Pre-registration is required for both classes and a $10 fee is required for the intermediate class. Call the library for more information.

Call the library at 426-4533 to register for any of its programs or for additional information. The library’s hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. The library is closed on Sundays from June 15 to Labor Day.