There was a lot of “Saluti: and “Fantastico” in the Atlantic Highlands Library last week as multi-linguist Siobhan Quinn gave an adult Italian Language class, the first of what is planned to be several classes in various languages open to the public at no charge.
Councilwoman Eileen Cusack was learning about caffe and cena as well as casa and more with half a dozen other relatives when she reluctantly had to leave the class in the library’s meeting room to go across the hall for the scheduled council meeting, but praising both Quinn and the idea of the many different programs the library offers under library director Lauren Garcia.
Interested persons should contact the library to see when the next adult class is and what language will be taught. Quinn also offers language classes for children as well. The next class for all ages will be Thursday, April 18 at 3:13 p.m. at the library. Registration is encouraged, but not necessary.
A Learn to Sew Class began today, Friday, April 12 at 3 p.m. for children ten years of age and older. The group is also giving youngsters the opportunity to give back to the community as they will be learning how to make baby blankets, pillowcases and other accessories which will then be donated to local healthcare centers and assisted living facilities. Persons wishing to donate thread and fabric for the program are also welcome and appreciated. The program, for which registration is recommended, will be every Friday at 3 p.m.
Storytime hours for all ages continue, with story time for 10 months to 2-year-old children every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., and for Toddlers 2 and 3 years old immediately following at 10 a.m. After school Storytime for youngsters in kindergarten and older is every Thursday at 3:15 for 35 minutes and for preschoolers between the ages of three and five, immediately following at 4 p.m. for a half hour. Registration is only necessary for the first session, and preschoolers should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
In addition to reading a story, the programs include a variety of activities, crafts and special gifts, along with occasional music, exercises, and a lot of fun and laughter.
Beginning Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m., the library will deal with Dungeons and Dragons, starting a program Garcia describes as “a quest unlike others you might have read before” dealing in the business of books and adventure.
