Uglyography Whether you’re a voracious reader, a lexicographer, creative hobbyist, or just want to get out of the heat, the Atlantic Highlands Library certainly offers so much for everyone.
Branch Librarian Lauren Garcia, who also serves in her dual capacity as children’s librarian, heads a team at this branch of the Monmouth County Library System who like to try new and different things. Lauren also thinks far into the future and is already planning new and popular former programs for children and adults in the fall as well.
But for now, tomorrow, July 10, a team from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office will be at the library at 3 p.m. to talk about bike safety. Kids from kindergarten on up and those adults who cycle but want refreshers on safety are all invited for an interesting program on what to do and not do while on a bike to ensure safety.
Then Monday afternoon, July 15, at 1 p.m. there’s a great program especially geared to senior citizens but one everyone can learn tips from. Chris Call of Matawan, who is a retired solutions architect whose specialty is cyber security, will give some tips on how to avoid being taken in by scams and things that sound too good to be true…since most of them are.
Call will have a great power point presentation along with some handouts and touch on such areas as how to recognize a caller, say from your bank or credit card company, is really a scammer. He’ll also have tips on contacts you should make before releasing information or funds, and how to avoid pitfalls. The program is at 1 p.m. and all are invited.’ Call will definitely warn you “Don’t Fall for it!”
Next Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m., all the Stephen King fans are invited to be at the library to talk about their favorite author, and discuss “The Shining”, one of his best sellers, as the library begins the first of a monthly series of Stephen King Book Club meetings. You’re invited to attend even if you haven’t read a single one of his books. You might be enticed to try one.
As far as the lexicography goes, every day Lauren has a new word up, most of which you’ve probably never heard before, and it’s up to you to test your brain, tear the word apart, or simply take a wild guess as to what it means. Today’s word is Uglyography …and she isn’t talking about the new musical release.
Just a hint as to what’s coming in September, if you’re creative, keep September 5 available for the youngsters. With the donation of some pretty spectacular driftwood, Lauren is staging Treasures from the Seashore and inviting youngsters from Kindergarten up to scour the beach this summer for seashell finds or other oddities on the beach.
During the September 5 program, they’ll be able to be creative with their finds and the driftwood to make mobiles, decorations, keepsakes and more to ensure their summer fun can be remembered even when the snow falls and temperatures drop.
The library, l located in Borough Hall, is open Mondays from 10 a.m. to 6 p..m., Tuesdays 9 to 4, Wednesdays, 9 to 5, Thursdays, 1 to 9, Fridays 1 to 5 and Saturdays, 9 to 1 p.m.
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