Let the Clark Public Library help you keep those New Year’s resolutions!
Check out our great selection of new books and DVDs on health, fitness and well being, Looking to try out some new recipes? Check out our giant selection of cookbooks. Many New York Times bestsellers are in our book collection. Are you interested in learning a new language during 2017? Check out Mango. Mango Languages’ PhD-created and linguistapproved software teaches real conversations in over 60 languages and makes it fun. Mango rapidly builds language proficiency and cultural understanding around real-world communication skills that you’ll actually need using your own computer or mobile device. Do you have a new
phone or tablet and need help figuring it out? The library now offers one-on-one assistance with a variety of technological issues. Sessions may also focus on e-mail, e-books, Microsoft Office or other technology questions you might have. Appointments are available by calling the Reference Desk. Hoping to visit local cultural attractions? The library offers free museum passes on a first come, first served basis. You and your family may visit Imagine That Children’s Museum, Stickley Museum Craftsman Farms, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum or the Grounds for Sculpture. Contact the library for additional information. Additionally, the library offers a wide variety of free educational and creative programs for persons of all ages throughout the year.
To take advantage of everything the library offers all you need is a library card. There is no cost for the card. Simply stop by the library with proof of residency. For more information, call 732 388 5999 or stop by the library at 303 Westfield Avenue, right next to the police station.
Upcoming Events at the Clark Public Library Be sure to visit the library and enjoy these free events for people of all ages.
Grown-Up Coloring Club Meets Weekly on most Fridays – Friday, January 13, 20 and 27th at 1:30 p.m.
Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore! Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring for grown ups. Relieve some stress while stimulating your creativity!
Union County Division on Aging Services on Monday, January 9 from 10- Noon
Do you have a questions about services for seniors or their caregivers? The Union County Division on Aging will be at the Clark Public Library to answer them. Drop by anytime between 10am-12pm and get answers to your questions about: pharmaceutical assistance, home energy assistance, home care, home delivered or congregate meals, caregiver relief, medicaid, transportation, and other questions you may have.
Chess Club for Kids on Tuesday, January 10 at 3:15 p.m.
Children ages 10 and up are invited to join the Clark Public Library Chess Club. Students from the ALJ High School Chess Club will be on hand to provide basic chess instruction.
Uncle John’s Puppet Show on Sunday, January 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Uncle John uses TV, movie, and cartoon character puppets in this engaging puppet show for children ages 3-7 years old.
Volunteer Open House on Monday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us to find out how you can become a volunteer and what volunteer opportunities are available at the Clark Public Library.
CoderDojo on Saturday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m.
CoderDojo is a free programming workshop. Our goal is to help kids understand how to code and teach them to love coding. This event is for children ages 9 – 14 years old. For more information and to register please visit http://coderdojoedison.com. Please note that registration opens approximately one week before the event.
Book Club for Adults on Monday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our next book club meeting. We will be discussing “The House of Mirth” by Edith Wharton. Written in 1905, this is the story of Lily Bart, a well-born, but penniless woman of high society New York, who was raised and educated to become the wife of a rich man. As an unmarried woman with gambling debts and an uncertain future, Lily is forced to confront the tragic cruelty just beneath the surface of the Gilded Age. Please speak with a librarian for information on obtaining a copy of the book.
Registration is required for programs listed above, unless noted otherwise. Additionally, free movies are shown at the library on Monday and Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Newly released DVDs are featured each Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required for movies.
For complete details and registration information about events at the Clark Public Library, please stop by or see our online calendar at www2.youseemore.com/clarkpl or call 732-388-5999.
(above) The Clark Public Library recently started a Chess Club for Kids, ages 10 years old and up. Members of the A.L. Johnson Chess Club generously donate their time to teach chess to younger students.
