| March 2011 : |
March Events:
Movie Matinees: March means “Musicals” - Thursday afternoons at 1:00pm
- March 3: Nunsense
- March 10: Fiddler on the Roof
- March 17: Hair
- March 24: Hello, Dolly!
- March 31: CATS
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| February 2011 : |
February Events:
- Movie Matinees: Featuring some romantic choices - Thursday afternoons at 1:00pm
- February 3: Romeo and Juliet
- February 10: Nights in Rodanthe
- February 17: You’ve Got Mail
- February 24: Letters to Juliet
Food Bank Collection:
Thank you for your food donations. During the month of February we will continue to collect nonperishable food goods for our local food bank.
New Display:
Come in and see our new display and find out which “Authors We Love.”
Love Your Library Month:
February is “Love Your Library” month and we will again have a raffle. To win a prize pack of library goodies, all you need to do is stop in and fill out a raffle slip. We will draw one lucky winner on March 2.
For our distant friends we’ll have a contest, too. Finish this sentence “I love my library because…” and email it to us: info@strathmerelibrary.org - We’ll choose the most “heartfelt” entry and award a prize pack of library goodies. Then look for your entries in March’s newsletter.
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| January 2011 : |
January Events:
Movie Matinees: Featuring oldies but goodies on Thursday afternoons at 1:00pm
- Jan. 6: Calendar Girls
- Jan. 13: Grumpy Old Men
- Jan. 20: 9 to 5
- Jan. 27: Seabiscuit
Food Bank Collection:
We will be collecting nonperishable food goods for our local food bank. A box will be located in the library during the month of January. Stop in and contribute!
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| December 2010: |
December Events:
- December 4th 1:00pm: Tree trimming party at the library! Come for the fun and refreshments!
- Movie Matinees: We will be featuring Christmas Movies on Thursday afternoons at 1:00pm
Join us for a fun holiday experience!
Books for Christmas:
We’ve got a great selection of books for the holidays: books for children, novels of the season, cookbooks and craft books. We also have many holiday VHS tapes for children.
An Old-fashioned Christmas Display:
We have had to replace the wonderful “Sindia Exhibit” that we’ve enjoyed all year. The Ocean City Historic Society did finally need the artifacts for an exhibition of their own. Our newest display is entitled: An Old-fashioned Christmas and features vintage lights, Christmas tree balls, ornaments, toys, etc. There’s probably something in the case that will remind you of holidays past. Do you remember “bubble lights?”
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| November 2010: |
Programs for November
- Community Night: Thursday evenings: 6:00 – 8:00pm
- November 4: Wii games
- November 11: DVD Girl Who Played with Fire
- November 18: Wii games
New Children’s DVD’s:
Do you have family coming for Thanksgiving? Stop in and check out our DVD’s for children. Here are the newest:
Alice in Wonderland - Mulan - Disney/Pixar Cars - Ratatouille - Finding Nemo and Up
Decoy Display:
Thank you to Gina, Dick and Rick for loaning us your decoys and bird carvings. We will soon have a nice display for our front case. And there’s still room for more! Stop in and look them over.
December Event:
Put this on your calendar – December 4: Tree trimming party at the library!
Weekly Brainteaser:
Win a prize instantly! When you stop in, try to solve our brainteaser. It’s different every week. Mike Daniels was our first winner. You could be the next winner!
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| October 2010: |
Programs for fall:
Community Night: Thursday evenings: 6:00 - 8:00pm.
We'll have fun with movies and the Wii games. Watch for announcements of upcoming movie features
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| September 2010: |
Programs for fall:
- Used Book Sale: September 10-18
- Great New Jersey Coastal Storms” video: repeat presentation on September 23 6:30-8:00pm
- Children’s Summer Reading Club,” Dive into Reading”: Please bring in completed forms (a list of the books that you read this summer) and get a prize!
- If you have some ideas for fun things to do at the library on Thursday evenings this fall, we would like to hear from you. We could also use some volunteers who are free to come in on Thursday evenings and help with the fun and games.
Amnesty Month – September
Return your overdue books this month. No overdue fines will be collected between September 7 and September 30, 2010.
September – Library Card Month:
September is the ALA’s (American Library Association) “Sign-up for a Library Card Month”. Remember: the library card
is the smartest card in your wallet.
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| August 2010: |
Summer Children’s Programs
Our summer children’s programs continue through August:
- Tuesday morning 10:30 am Storybook Time
- Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30 Kid’s Book & Craft Night with Megan (limit – 10 children)
- Thursday 10:30-noon Kid’s Movie Morning
Programs
- August 12 - 7-8:00pm Wetlands Institute “Traveling Turtles” program in the parking lot
- August 19 - 6:30-8:00pm showing of video “Great New Jersey Coastal Storms”
- August 28 – 1:00 Barrier Island Writers meeting
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| July 2010: |
Summer Children’s Programs
Our summer children’s programs are now underway:
- Tuesday morning 10:30 am Storybook Time
- Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30 Kid’s Book & Craft Night with Megan (limit – 10 children)
- Thursday 10:30-noon Kid’s Movie Morning
Family Programs
- July 8 - 6:30-8:00pm young adult author Carol Plum-Ucci will be signing her books
- August 12 - 7-8:00pm Wetlands Institute “Traveling Turtles” program in the parking lot
- August 19 - 6:30-8:00pm showing of video “Great New Jersey Coastal Storms”
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| June 2010: |
Tuesday, June 15th 10-10:30 am - There will be a service on the beach (behind the library) to commemorate the sinking of the General Slocum.
Service has been organized by Capt. Ronald Sinn and the Lutheran pastor from Stone Harbor.
After the service, Capt. Sinn will be in the library to answer any questions and share his wealth of pictures and information about the General Slocum.
Summer Programs (beginning week of June 29, 2010)
- Book signing
- by young adult author - Carol Plum-Ucci - July 8 6:30-8:00pm
- Kids Book and Craft Night with Megan
- Wednesday 6-7:30pm
- Storybook Time (ages 3-5)
- Tuesday morning 10:30am
- Children’s Movie Morning
- Thursday morning 10:30-noon
- Summer Reading Club (for children ages 6-12)
- sign up at the library
- Adult Computer Instruction
- sign up at the library
- Additional Library Hours for the summer
- Thursday night 4:00-8:00pm
Membership Renewal!
If your membership is up for renewal, send a check to the library, stop in or renew during our anniversary celebration. Remember: individual $25 and family $45 (no forms to fill out).
Anniversary Celebration:
Our First Anniversary Celebration will be on Friday, June 25th at 7:00pm. Join us for light refreshments and see the wonderful growth of the library this past year!
Volunteers Needed for the Summer:
Please consider volunteering your time and talents at our library. An hour or a day – anything you can do is appreciated.
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| May 2010: |
Used Book Sale:
Our first used book sale this year will be held over Memorial Day Weekend and the following week: May 28th - June 5th. We will have our large sign out front to remind you! Stop in and see our selection of adult and children’s books, magazines and VHS tapes for sale.
Membership Renewal!
Remember, your membership may be up for renewal May 31st. Stop in and renew soon!
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| April 2010: |
Renewal Time!
Hooray, spring is finally here and summer is just around the corner! If you were one of our first members, your membership will be up for renewal May 31st. Please stop in anytime and renew! We look forward to seeing you.
April 11 – 17th: National Library Week
Since 1958, National Library Week has been observed by the American Library Association (ALA) to encourage the use and appreciation of our libraries. In the mid-1950’s research showed that Americans were spending less on books and more on radios and televisions. The ALA created National Library Week to increase awareness of libraries. Fifty-two years later we’re competing with even more electronic devices, but we still need to protect our libraries. National Library Week at the Schiavo will feature a Book Lovers Trivia Quiz and Raffle. Stop in for details.
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| March 2010: |
U.S. Census: Representatives from the U.S. Census will be using our library as a help station during the month of March until April 19th, every Wednesday 10 - 2 pm. Please stop in if you need any information about the census.
Movie Matinees: Movie matinees will continue this spring - more title choices are available thanks to donations from all our friends and members. Matinees: Every Wednesday at 1:00 pm.
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| January 2010: |
Teapot Display: January features a display of teapots and tea drinking items and a “Tea Trivia Quiz.”
Movie Matinees: Beat the winter blahs – Wednesdays at 1:00 pm.
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| April 2009 |
Membership
Enrollment Month! |
| May
24 to June 6 |
Teen
Art Contest: Members may participate by viewing the
exhibit, deciding on their favorites, and filling out a ballot.
Every member may complete one ballot. Visit the library between
May 24 and June 6, 2009 to register your choices. We are not
open every day, so please call ahead (609-486-6265) for specific
days and times and…you be the judge!
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| May
24 |
Strathmere
Star Party - 8:45 pm. The beach at Randolph Ave. Click
here for more details. |
| June 1 |
“New Jersey Collection”
established @ the Schiavo
This special addition to the Library, will feature materials
in all formats that relate to New Jersey.
Items in this collection
will be interspersed throughout the Library and will feature
a small representation of the state flag so that they are
easily identifiable by Members. The collection includes
works by New Jersey authors, movies set in the Garden State,
or topics that relate to the area like shorebirds, pirates,
or seafood cookery, for example.
We will continue to add to the New Jersey Collection as funds
allow.
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| June 1 - 6 |
Final days for Members to cast
ballots for the winners in the Teen Art Contest, Surfing
the Opportunities. Visit the Library to
view the submissions and record your selections (one vote per
Member). |
| June 7 |
Teen Art Contest Awards Presentation
Winners of the Surfing the Opportunities
Contest will be announced and presented with their awards during
this special event @ the Schiavo on June 7 (4PM). Members
are invited to attend and support these talented young artists. |
| June 14 |
Flag Day |
| June 19 - 25 |
Schiavo Library closed in preparation for the
Grand Opening & Open House on June 26, 2009. |
| June 21 |
First Day of Summer &
Father’s Day (buy Dad a Schiavo Library card for his special
day!) |
June
26 |
Join us @ the Schiavo for the official GRAND OPENING
of the
Schiavo Library (801 Commonwealth Avenue, Strathmere,
NJ 08248) - 609-486-6265. Everyone is welcome. Click
here for more details.
Members, look for your Commemorative Invitation in the mail! |
July |
ART
EXHIBIT – “Strathmere: Historical Perspective” - The
current exhibit was collected by Carol Baker
and framed by Dave Townsend . It features a
wonderful selection of photographs of Strathmere through the
years and is our permanent collection. In the future, we will
feature exhibits in other media and by a variety of artists
or amateurs for your enjoyment.
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| July |
MINI
MUSEUM – 48 sq. ft. of history, art, & culture - Current
Exhibit: “Hand-carved Shorebirds” - This
exhibit is on loan from Ocean City resident, Gus Bruno, who
has been collecting examples of hand-carved waterfowl for many
years. Our tiny museum space (in the vestibule of the Schiavo
Library) will feature new exhibits quarterly. If you are interested
in exhibiting your collection, please complete the Guest Curator
form and we will contact you concerning arrangements.
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| July
1 – July 29
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KID'S
NITE - Megan Riordan
is organizing a series of book and craft nights for children
on Wednesday evenings. Each event will have a different, specific
theme (see below). Children are invited to participate for one
night, or enjoy the entire series! Pick up a flyer @
the Schiavo for complete details and to register
your child. FREE for Members.
July
1 – Red, White and Blue (Fourth of July)
July
8 – Ahoy, Mate (Pirates)
July
15 – Green, Growing Things (Plants)
July
22 – Food, Glorious Food
July
29 – It's Alive! (Animals and Insects)
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| July 4
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Independence Day “Happy
Birthday, America!” |
| July 28 |
Mommy & Me (reading with children ages 3, 4 & 5) 10:15am. |
| July
29 |
AUTHOR VISIT (July 29, 11am to 1pm) @ the SchiavoLocal
authors, Fred and Susan Miller , will visit
the library to talk about their latest book, Ocean
City Baby Parade , which is just being published.
They have written several other books about the area – at least
one features historic postcards of Strathmere (some of which
were obtained from Bruce and Gwen Riordan). They will be happy
to answer questions and autograph copies of their books (pre-purchase
required*)
Sun
Rose Words & Music in Ocean
City will give our members a discount for Book Club purchases*,
so if you would like to order a copy of the Miller's books(s),
please contact the library so we can place a group book order. |
August 5 & 12
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KID'S
NITE - Megan Riordan is organizing a series of book and craft nights for children
on Wednesday evenings. Each event will have a different, specific
theme (see below). Children are invited to participate for one
night, or enjoy the entire series! Pick up a flyer @
the Schiavo for complete details and to register
your child. FREE for Members.
August 5 – Under the Sea
August 12 - Shells, Shore & So Much More!
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| August 11, 18, & 25 |
Mommy & Me (reading with children ages 3, 4 & 5 with an adult) 10:15 am to 10:45 am.
August 11 “Fish Tales”
August 18 “Goldilocks & Friends” with Puppets!
August 25 “Apple Pie” |
| August 18 |
“Sea Creatures with Amazing Features” is an interactive program about some of the amazing shore animals that live in our region presented by the Wetlands Institute. Provided through a grant from the Strathmere Fishing & Environmental Club (S.F.E.C.), the program will take place at the Schiavo Library (801 South Commonwealth Ave., Strathmere) from 7PM to 8PM.
Participants will learn about a variety of animals (depending on availability) like sea stars, crabs, or horseshoe crabs. There will also be a touch-tank for a close encounter with local creatures at the conclusion of the program.
Participants are invited to bring beach chairs for this family-friendly, outdoor event. |
| August 29 |
 Cooking with Books Contest! Use library resources (cookbooks, magazines or books) to find a recipe to recreate or for inspiration. Contact Carol Bruno by phone (486-6265) or emai to register or for more details. Click here for entry form! |
| August 29 |
“Send in Your Six-Word Wonders” CONTEST- Express your thoughts and/or feelings about Strathmere, NJ in just 6 words and win a prize during this fun and challenging Schiavo Library contest. Click here for more details! |
| September |
VOICES & VISIONS Celebration of the Arts @ the Schiavo |
| September 7 |
LABOR DAY - This recognition of the contributions of workers was first celebrated in 1882. For additional information, visit the US Dept. of Labor (www.dol.gov). |
| September 11 |
PATRIOT DAY - At the direction of the President, American flags should be displayed on the homes of Americans & on all government buildings on this day. Flags should be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect. Many people observe a moment of silence at 8:46AM – the time the first plane flew into the World Trade Center. Visit www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/patriot-day |
| September 12 |
WHAT GOES UP! 10AM @ the Schiavo - Derrick Pitts, Director of Education for the Franklin Institute, will be presenting a fun and educational explanation of gravity. This lively demonstration, free for Schiavo Library Members of all ages will begin at 10AM. |
| September 14 |
GRANDPARENTS DAY -
This celebration of grandparents was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. The official flower of the day is the “Forget-Me-Not.” Children can download a free Grandparents Day greeting card to color at http://parenting.leehansen.com
A great book to share with grandchildren is You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman & Michael Emberley. [REMINDER – show your Schiavo Library Membership Card at Sun Rose Words & Music in Ocean City for a discount on book purchases!]
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| September 17 |
CONSTITUTION DAY & CITIZENSHIP DAY - This combined event commemorates the formation and signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787. It also recognizes all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, are U.S. citizens. |
| September 19 |
ROSH HASHANAH - According to Jewish tradition, this is a time of judgment and remembrance. The shofar is an important symbol of this celebration. |
| September 22 |
AUTUMN BEGINS |
| September 26 |
BOOK SALE @ the Schiavo - Proceeds will benefit the General Slocum shipwreck display case and memorial exhibit and the Schiavo Library collection.
The General Slocum disaster is known as the “Poor People’s Titantic” and the remains of this vessel eventually sank off of Strathmere – almost directly offshore from the Schiavo Library. Cape May County resident, Captain Sinn, is working tirelessly to preserve and protect the site.
He will be one of the speakers featured October 3 @ the Schiavo with a representative of the Ocean City Historical Museum who will be sharing a PowerPoint presentation about the Sindia shipwreck. |
| September 28 |
YOM KIPPER - “Day of Atonement” – an important and solemn Jewish celebration focused on repentance for sins against God and other people. NONFITION:
The Hidden Children
I Have Lived a Thousand Years
Night
FICTION:
The Girl at the Lion d”Or
The Inn at Lake Devine
Jane Austin in Boca
DVD:
Fiddler on the Roof |
| October 3rd |
October 3rd - 7PM
Cape May County Shipwrecks: the Slocum & the Sindia
Exhibit Opening & Speakers - October 3 (7PM -)
@ the Schiavo. |
| November: "The Coastal Storm of Nov. 09" |
We have newspaper articles and photos from the recent storm on display |
| November 28 1:00 pm: Tree Trimming Party |
Bring an ornament to help decorate our Christmas tree.
Refreshments provided.
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| Saturdays in December 1:00 pm Holiday Movies |
Come and bring a friend. Watch one of our movies or bring a favorite holiday movie to share.
Refreshments provided.
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