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| Summer Reading for Adults July 1 – August 31, 2017
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| Basic Crochet Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Want to learn how to crochet so you can start that new project? Stop by WDFPL with your crochet hook and yarn, or use WDFPL's materials, to join the revival of interest in handcrafts and DIY though crochet.
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| Join the Coloring Craze at WDFPL Friday mornings August - September 2017 10:00 a.m. Friday afternoons August - September 2017 2:00 p.m. (added at patron request) Coloring is proven to relax and soothe the mind. Bring your own books, pencils, and crayons or use the Library's materials. |
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| The Unexpected Book Club Second Monday of the month August 14, 2017 11:00 a.m. Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee, winner of the Nobel Prize, is Rita's August 2017 selection. The Unexpected Book Club meets on second Monday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Book Club reading, discussion and socializing can be a lot of fun. Sometimes it can be tricky to find a book that no one has read yet and everyone will enjoy. Rita Oberto uncovers new books each month which may not be on your “to read” list. |
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| Build a Better World Book Talk Thursday August 31, 2017 11:00 a.m. Join us for WDFPL's Build a Better World Book Talk. Feel free to share your favorite summer reads. Summer Reading for Adults Read and enter to win through August 31, 2017 Call the Library for additional information at 856-845-5593 |
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Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation Mini Pow Wow* Enjoy the opportunity to meet and talk with traditional American Indians as they teach their cultures and histories. There will be American Indian drums, singers, jewelry and beading, pine needle .crafting, foods, regalia, handmade goods and fun exhibition dances for all. Everyone is invited to enjoy the day! |
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Tai Chi with Ralph Quinn is back! In weekly one-hour lessons, Ralph Quinn returns to teach Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis, a series of slow, gentle movements that have been specifically recognized by the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) as being safe, effective, and enjoyable for improving one's balance, bone density, and general health |
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ESL (English as a second language) Resume and Job Workshop Literacy NJ hosts ESL Resume and Job Workshop on the first Saturday of the month in the Library through December 2017. |
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*Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of the State, and the Cultural and Heritage Commission at Rowan College at Gloucester County. Please call the library at 856-845-5593 to register for these free programs. |
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Things Will Get Better! Use these cool tools to find answers and reduce stress in your life. As always, it is our pleasure to serve you online and in person. |
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Have You Tried Playaways? Are you always on the go and searching for listening pleasure? Check out Playaways. They are simple to use and can be renewed just like a book! |
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Many of the programs are video taped (with appropriate permission of the presenter) and converted into a DVD for placement in our collection. A short introduction to the presentation is created to introduce the topic and presenter. Here are a few of the introductions (in low resolution format) of a few of our more popular programs. (Windows Media Player 9 or higher is required.)
Battleship New Jersey / The Inside Track on NASCAR / Faux Finishing / Model Railroading
Survival Story by Manny Lindenbaum
This is the entire 1 hour presentation, ~ 108MB (not recommended for low-speed connections)