Pictures from the Halloween Spectacular at the Laurence Harbor Library.

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The Teen Services department celebrated Halloween with a Werewolves of Miller's Hollow Spooktacular! Werewolves is a fun, easy role playing game full of intrigue and suspicion. We had werewolfish food and will debut The Village, a new expansion of the game!

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Tibby and Russ in Extreme Makeover: Library Edition!

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Youth Services Librarians getting into the seasonal spirit with their Halloween costumes!

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Grand Re-Opening!!! Passport Services Saturday, October 30 10am-2pm

Please join us as we celebrate our New Expanded Hours!

Mondays: 9:30am-12pm, 1pm-4pm, 5:30pm– 8:30pm
Tuesdays through Thursdays: 1pm-4pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Fridays: 9:30am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
Saturdays: 10am-2pm and Sundays: 12:30pm-4pm

On October 30, we will be offering passport photo discounts, serving refreshments and answering questions regarding passports to show our appreciation. Read the article in My Central Jersey.

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This Week at the Library

Monday October 25
10:00am: Preschool Storytime/Craft (Youth Services)
12:00pm: Bridge Club (Adults & Seniors)
4:30pm: Chess Club (gr 1-6) (Youth Services)
7:00pm: Teen Writing Group (Teens)

Tuesday October 26
7:00pm: ESL (Adults & Seniors)

Wednesday October 27
3:30pm: Math Tutoring (gr 6-12) (Teens)
6:30pm: Chess Club (Adults & Seniors)
6:30pm: Teen Werewolves Spooktacular (Teens)
7:00pm: Citizen Test Workshop (Adults & Seniors)
7:00pm: MS Word 2007 Advanced (Adults & Seniors)

Thursday October 28
1:00pm: Craft Club (Adults & Seniors)
1:00pm: Scrabble Club (Adults & Seniors)
1:30pm: MS Word 07 Basics/Laurence Harbor Branch (Adults & Seniors)
4:15pm: School-Age Craft (gr K-3) (Youth Services)
7:00pm: Tweens Craft: Pumpkin Painting (gr 4-6) (Youth Services)
7:00pm: Teen Community Service Group (Teens)
7:00pm: Science Fiction Book Disc. (Adults & Seniors)

Friday October 29
1:30pm: Senior Friday (Adults & Seniors)
2:30pm: Powerpoint 2007 (Adults & Seniors)

Saturday October 30
10:00am: Math Tutoring (gr 9-12) (Teens)
10:00am: Grand Re-Opening of Passport Acceptance Service (Adults & Seniors)
10:00am: Toddler Dance Party (Youth Services)
1:30pm: Summit Cat Care (Adults & Seniors)
2:00pm: Drop in Craft - Halloween Candy Tree/Laurence Harbor Branch (Youth Services)

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On Monday evening, November 8 at 7:00 p.m., The Ladies Night Out Book Discussion Group will meet to discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. “Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.” - Novelist.

On Thursday evening, November 18 at 7:00 p.m., The Science Fiction Book Discussion Group will meet to review Idoru by William Gibson. “In a story set in twenty-first century Tokyo, a singer pursues a beautiful media superstar called an idoru--who does not really exist.” - Novelist.Send comments to: OBPL

Boo! The Laurence Harbor Library held its Halloween Party. For more information about upcoming programs at Laurence Harbor please e-mail Amy.

The Library is hosting a display of circus memorabilia. Send comments to: Marcy

Job Hunting Skills For Women: Noreen Noel, JFVS Women’s Center Coordinator, will present job search strategies, tips on business etiquette, and discuss other support services available to women at no charge.

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Discover Your Roots 2 with Gerald Smith, Certified Genealogist Saturday, November 13th at 1:30 pm This time around Certified Genealogist, Gerald Smith, will give a talk on researching landless ancestors. He will provide resources and strategies for research success. Topics include urban vs. rural ancestors, recently vs. long-deceased, making sure ancestors were truly landless, and some in-depth case studies. Please Join Us! No Experience Required!

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Sunday, October 24 1:30pm - 4:00pm Funday Sunday: Pumpkin Painting Everyone Is Welcome!

Like your Jack O’ Lanterns Scary? Pretty? Or just plain Silly? Bring in any sized pumpkin you wish and paint up a storm!

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Monday Nights at 7:00 p.m. Scrapbooking? Crocheting? Needlepoint? Sketching? The Library's Craft Club meets to work on a wide variety of individual projects. Join this fun group and find creativity, crafting and conversation. The craft club is an informal friendly group that welcomes all interests, ages and abilities! (Please note that the Craft Club also meets on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 p.m.)

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Tonight's Ladies Night Out Book Discussion has been canceled due to illness, the discussion will be rescheduled shortly.

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Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Justice: A Dialogue Though Film

The movie Revolution ’67 examines the six days in July 1967 when Newark was the site of one of the deadliest racial disturbances per capita in U.S. history. The Newark rebellion is a fateful milestone in America’s continuing struggle over race, economic justice, and corruption, recalling lessons as hard-learned then as they are dangerous to forget today. Archival footage and interviews with participants recreate what happened during those tumultuous times, while commentary by prominent historians places it in the context of twentieth-century urban development and African-American history. Following the screening a discussion will be led by Dr. Leslie Wilson of Montclair University, and filmmakers Jerome Bongiorno and MaryLou Bongiorno.

This screening was made possible by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities

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New Citizenship Test Workshop: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27th

Are you trying to become a U.S. citizen or need immigration help? Learn about the citizen application and test.

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