MATAWAN ABERDEEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Welcome to the March 2016 Newsletter from the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library 165 Main Street Matawan, NJ 07747 732-583-9100 Library Hours for March (regular schedule) Mon & Thurs: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Tues, Wed, & Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Closings: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 (Staff Development) Friday - Sunday, March 25 - 27 (Easter Weekend)

Join us on March 19 to celebrate New Jersey Maker's Day! March On! Our March events are free to our patrons, but we ask you to register for them by stopping by the Information Desk, calling the library, or emailing Jill at [email protected] To register for MAPL Kids' events,

In This Issue March On! MAPL Kids Are the Best!!! CLUBS! We have CLUBS! More MAPL Resources Dates and Times for March

contact Jenn at [email protected] Sunday, March 6 @ 1:00 pm Library Board Meeting Matawan Aberdeen Public Library 165 Main Street

MAPL Website March Programs for Adults Tuesday, March 1 all day Library closed for Staff Development Day Saturday, March 5 @ 2:30 pm

New Jersey Makers Day

Duct Tape Fun for Adults

Saturday, March 19 from 10:00 am through 5:00 pm

Sunday, March 6 @ 1:00 pm Life as a Domestic Servant Monday, March 7 @ 7:00 pm Friends of the Library meeting Wednesday, March 9 @ 7:00 pm Library Board Meeting Matawan Aberdeen Public Library 165 Main Street Thursday, March 10 @ 11:00 am Blood Pressure Screening and the Dangers of High Blood Pressure Saturday, March 12

Join us at MAPL on Saturday, March 19, for the 2nd Annual New Jersey Makers Day. MAPL will be one of over 250 locations across the state (including libraries, schools, maker spaces) that will be celebrating maker culture through programs that range from low-tech crafts to high-tech robots and circuitry projects. More information will soon be available on our website and at the library, but the link below

@1:30 pm MS Excel 2013 for Beginners Monday, March 14 @ 7:00 pm MS PowerPoint 2013 for Beginners Friday, March 18 @ 7:00 pm After Hours Music: Rutgers String Trio

leads you to our preliminary program for the day.

Saturday, March 19

Some programs will require registration: inquire at the library or see our events calendar on the web site for details.

@ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm New Jersey Makers Day 2016

New Jersey Makers Day

Thursday, March 24 @ 11:00 am Yoga Basics

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Additional March Events

To register for one of these FREE programs, stop by the library, call 732-583-9100, or

After Hours Music: Rutgers String Trio Friday, March 18 @ 7:00 pm MAPL's After Hours Music Series returns

email Jill at [email protected]

******** MOVIES AT MAPL Here are our films

featuring a trio of classical musicians from the Rutgers Concert Bureau. They will play a variety of selections to celebrate the arrival of Spring.

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Make It With Duct Tape Saturday, March 5 @ 2:30 pm Come join us and make a small hand purse using duct tape! Everyone is doing it and you can too! Learn how duct tape can be transformed into many handy uses. Participants must be over 18-years-old and a Matawan / Aberdeen resident. Class size is limited so register early. *********************

Life as a Domestic Servant Sunday, March 6 @ 7:00 pm

for March at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library. Click on the link below for more details about these movies. Monday, March 7 at 2:00 pm The Intern Rating: PG-13 121 Minutes Monday, March 14 at 2:00 pm Learning to Drive Rating: R 90 Minutes Monday, March 21 at 2:00 pm Creed Rating: PG-13 132 Minutes Monday, March 28

As PBS airs the final episode of Downton Abbey, we look at the life of the domestic servant.

at 2:00 pm Spectre Rating: PG-13 148 Minutes

Being a domestic servant was a major employment opportunity

Movies for March 2016

for the working class. Join us to learn about their experiences, including what their typical meal was like, what type of clothing they wore, and how they entertained themselves.

MAPL Calendar of Events Contact Us (732) 583-9100

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Blood Pressure Screening and the Dangers of High Blood Pressure Thursday, March 10 @ 11:00 am Laure Brynildsen, RN, will be here to discuss the dangers of having high blood pressure. Free blood pressure screenings will also be available. ***************

Yoga Basics Thursday, March 24 @ 11:00 am This class is great for the beginner or experienced student as we give variations for all levels. Focusing on movement integrating breath, awareness, and alignment, you will build strength, focus, flexibility, and balance for both mind and body. Please bring your own Yoga mat or large towel. (Participants must be at least 14-years-old.) *************

MAPL Kids Are the Best!! New Jersey Makers Day March 19 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm See the description above and follow the link below to learn about the various activities planned

[email protected]

for the 2nd annual New Jersey Makers Day

New Jersey Makers Day

SPECIAL EVENT FOR SPRING! Spring Jelly Bean Hunt Suggested for ages 2-6 (with a little wiggle room) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday, March 20 (no registration required) Drop into the children's room anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 to hunt for hidden jelly beans and make an adorable spring craft!

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On-going and Special Programs for Kids, Tweens, and Teens! This March, MAPL offers a variety of programs

for children from six months through high school. Check the library calendar of events for more details and for information about how to register, as needed. Events marked with ** require registration. To register for these events, call the library or contact Jenn at [email protected]

MAPL Calendar for March The programs include: Tots: Tuesday Morning Playgroup (6 months - 24 months) 10:30 am Tuesday, March 8 Tuesday, March 15 Tuesday, March 22 Tuesday, March 29 **Tots and Tales** (6 months - 24 months) 10:00 - 10:25 am Tuesday, March 8 **Busy Babies** (6 months - 24 months) 10:00 - 10:25 am Tuesday, March 15 **Crafty Kids** (ages 2 - PreK) 10:30 am Thursday, March 10, or Monday, March 14 **Cloud Dough Fun** (ages 2 - PreK) 10:30 am Thursday, March 17 **Duplo Club** (ages 2 - preK)

10:30 am Monday, March 21 **Pottery Painting** (grades K-2) 4:20 pm Tuesday, March 8 **Marzipan Mice** (grades K-2) 4:20 pm Tuesday, March 22 **Drop-In Bulletin Board Craft** All ages 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday, March 5 **Yoga Buddies** (ages 3 - 5, with a grown-up) 10:30 pm Thursday, March 31 **Drop-In Homeschool Hub** (elementary grades) 9:30 - 10:30 pm Tuesday, March 22 **Homework Help** (grades K-5) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Wednesday, March 2 Wednesday, March 9 Wednesday, March 16 Wednesday, March 23 Wednesday, March 30

Magnets in the Morning (all ages) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday, March 5 Saturday, March 12 Craft On-the-Go (all ages) 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday, March 4 Friday, March 11 Friday, March 18 Tween Perler Beads (grades 3-6) 6:30 pm Thursday, March 17 Teen Advisory Board (grades 7+) 2:00 pm Sunday, March 13 Teen Pom-Pom Bookmarks (grades 7+) 2:30 pm Sunday, March 13 Teen Beginner Crochet (grades 7+) 7:00 pm Thursday, March 24 (in the teen space)

CLUBS! We have CLUBS! Pinochle Club Wednesdays @ 1:00 pm

Genealogy Club

First Thursday of the month @ 7:00 pm

Book Club Second Thursday of the month @ 7:30 pm

Fiction Writers' Club Fourth Thursday of the month @ 7:00 pm.

Mahjong Club Fridays @ 10:00 am

Bridge Club Fridays @ 1:30 pm

More MAPL Resources Just for You! Here are even more opportunities for you at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library. For information on any of these, call 732-583-9100 and ask for Reference, or stop by the Information Desk when you next visit the library. **************

Need Help with Your Taxes? AARP Tax-Aide

As in past years, volunteers from AARP Tax-Aide are available to help MAPL patrons with their tax forms. We are now taking appointments and help will be available during selected days and hours throughout March. Click on the link below to learn what information you will need and also for information about ordering IRS tax forms. **Appointments are required to meet with an AARP Tax-Aide.

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New Arrivals at MAPL Every week, new books and DVDs arrive at MAPL for your enjoyment. Click on the link below for just a small sampling of some of the many brand new adult fiction, adult non-fiction, children's, and DVD resources that are available to you!

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COMPUTER CLASSES AT MAPL Saturday, March 12 @ 1:30 pm

MS Excel 2013 for Beginners Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Excel 2013. In this hands-on beginners' class, we will cover the following: **Creating and saving documents **Previewing and printing documents **Editnig and proofing your work **Making simple graphs and charts ************* Monday, March 14 @ 7:00 pm

MS PowerPoint 2013 for Beginners Learn the basic functions of Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. In this hands-on beginners' class, we will cover the following: **Creating and saving slideshows **Adding text, pictures, and more to slides **Formatting your slides **Presenting your slideshow ***************

Database of the Month: Freading

MAPL offers you access to many, many databases through its website. This month's featured database is Freading, an eBook rental service that enables you to download eBooks to your eReader device! All you need is a library card! Freading has apps for both Androids and Apple/iOS. To access Freading go to the library's main website (see link below), then pull down the "Library Information" menu, click on Electronic Resources, and then the link for "Ebooks". From there, go to the link for "Freading" and follow the simple instructions. ***********

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