Adults looking to learn something new will find plenty of library programs available to help them this fall.
The Burlington County Library System’s September calendar features a variety of educational workshops, computers classes and more. For something extra special, mark your calendar for the Dance Chine NY Mid-Autumn Festival featuring traditional Chinese dance and music on Sept. 29 in the Burlington County Library auditorium in Westampton. Tickets for this 7 p.m. performance presented by the New York Chinese Cultural Center cost just $25 each. (For more information, visit the BCLS website.)
You can also discover if you have a forgotten bank account or uncashed paycheck when a representative from New Jersey’s Unclaimed Property administration visits the Cinnaminson Library on Sept. 18. And don’t forget to shop for bargains at the Friends of the Library’s used books and media sale scheduled for Sept. 7 through Sept 10 at the Burlington County Library.
Check out all the great BCLS programs available to adults in September:
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS:
All programs are free (unless otherwise noted) but may require registration. Please call the appropriate location or register online to reserve a space. For the complete BCLS program calendar, go to www.bcls.lib.nj.us
At the Burlington County Library in Westampton (609) 267-9660:
Sept. 5 (9:30 a.m.): Get an Introduction to Ebooks and explore the Overdrive Digital Library. Mouse skill and registration required.
Sept. 5 (7:30 p.m.): Enjoy a Dulcimer Demonstration.
Sept. 6 (10:15 a.m.): Members of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Delaware Valley Association meet monthly to provide support and education to people with Multiple Sclerosis.
Sept. 7 (2 p.m.): Learn the basics, including how to point, click and scroll during Computers for Beginners. Registration required.
Sept. 7 (6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.), Sept 8 (9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.), Sept. 9 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), and Sept. 10 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.): Shop for bargains at the Friends of the Library’s Book Sale. A preview sale for Friends members only will be held on Sept. 7 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Become a Friends member at the door for $15 per person, $20 per family, or $10 per senior or senior family.)
Sept. 12 (9:30 a.m.): Learn how to use the library’s resources and the Internet to find the perfect job during Job Hunting on the Internet. Mouse skill and registration required.
Sept. 12 (1 p.m.) and Sept. 27 (6 p.m.): Learn to crochet or perfect your craft during the Crochet Workshop.
Sept. 12 (7 p.m.): Certified Digital Marketing Consultant Karen Stauning of WSI demonstrates the importance of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in helping you grow your business during this Marketing 101 series workshop. Registration requested.
Sept. 13 (10 a.m.): Learn how to stay connected with family and friends during this Introduction to Social Media: Facebook. Email address and registration required.
Sept. 13 (10 a.m.): The Mystery Book Group meets.
Sept. 13 (7 p.m.): Research your family’s lineage during the Genealogy Huddle.
Sept. 14 (9:30 a.m.): Learn more during Email Beyond the Basics. Email account and registration required.
Sept. 14 (2 p.m.): Become a Google Master. Gmail account and registration required.
Sept. 14, 25 (6:30 p.m.): Enjoy Crafting with Marsha. Registration required.
Sept. 15 (7 p.m.) and Sept. 16, 17 (2 p.m.): The Bridge Players Theater Company presents “Hate Mail,” a two-person play, live in the auditorium. Written by Bill Corbett and Kira Obolensky, the comedy focuses on a spoiled rich kid who meets his match in Dahlia, an angst-filled artist. Their worlds collide when Preston sends a complaint letter that results in Dahlia losing her job. Registration required.
Sept. 16 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.): Learn about volunteer opportunities during the Volunteer Opportunities Fair hosted by BCLS and the Volunteer Center of Burlington County.
Sept. 17 (1 p.m.): The Holly Coin Club meets. New members welcome.
Sept. 19, 26 (10:30 a.m.): Join fellow knitters for the Social Knitting group. Bring light-colored, 4-ply yarn and short size 9 or 10 knitting needles.
Sept. 20 (1 p.m.): The Page Turners Book Club discusses “Before the Fall” by Noah Hawley. Registration required.
Sept. 21 (2:30 p.m.): Learn the basics during Word 2013. Basic computer skills and registration required.
Sept. 21 (6:30 p.m.): Learn about Seed Saving during this workshop presented by the Burlington County Gardeners Association.
Sept. 26 (10:15 a.m.): Virtua Health Systems offers free Health Screenings.
Sept. 28 (2 p.m.): Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet and more during Excel 2013 for Beginners. Please bring a flash drive. Basic computer skills and registration required.
Sept. 29 (7 p.m.): The New York Chinese Cultural Center presents the Dance China NY Mid-Autumn Festival in the library auditorium. Enjoy traditional Chinese dance and music, a martial arts demonstration, and Chinese acrobat and theatrical players in full makeup and regalia. Tickets for this performance cost $25 each. For more information, visit the BCLS website.
At the Pinelands Library in Medford (609) 654-6113:
Sept. 7, 21 (5:30 p.m.): Enjoy Candlelight Yoga. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat if you have one. Registration required.
Sept. 12, 19, 26 (6 p.m.): Build upon basic techniques during Advanced Calligraphy: Copperplate. Registration requested.
Sept. 16 (2 p.m.): Learn about the fight for woman’s right to vote and more during this presentation by Trish Chambers Productions. Registration requested.
Sept. 20 (2 p.m.): Learn about Cloud Storage: Microsoft OneDrive Basics. Please bring your laptop or tablet. Registration requested.
Sept. 29 (11 a.m.): Learn about Cloud Storage: Google Drive Basics. Please bring your laptop or tablet, and Gmail account password. Registration requested.
At the Evesham Library (856) 983-1444:
Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27 (10:30 a.m.): Join fellow knitting and crochet enthusiasts at the Adult Yarn Social.
Sept. 12 (1 p.m.): Relax during Drop-in Coloring for Adults.
Sept. 13 (10:30 a.m.): Learn how to use your iPhone or iPad during this informal workshop. Registration requested.
Sept. 14 (6:30 p.m.): Learn about New Jersey through the Seasons during this presentation by the Rancocas Nature Center.
Sept. 19 (11 a.m.): Enjoy Wii for Seniors and Adults. Registration required.
Sept. 19 (2 p.m.): Enjoy Mr. Kajaria’s Foreign Film Picks. Seating is limited.
Sept. 20 (10:30 a.m.): Unlock you smartphone or tablet’s potential during the Apps for Better Living workshop. Please bring your device and your app store’s ID and password.
Sept. 24 (2 p.m.): Learn about adoption and fostering with rescues and shelters from the Animal Welfare Association, Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue, and the Burlington County Animal Alliance. Registration requested.
Sept. 25 (7 p.m.): Students in grades 10 through 12 and their parents are invited to learn about Preparing for College Visits and Interviews during this informative session with a local college counselor. Registration requested.
Sept. 26 (7 p.m.): Learn about Managing Health Care Expenses in Retirement during this session that focuses on what baby boomers need to know about Medicare and long-term care presented by Bill Tucker of The Jaskol Group. Registration requested.
Sept. 27 (10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.): Get your questions answered during the One-on-One Computer Help Sessions. Registration required.
At the Bordentown Library (609) 298-0622:
Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 (1 p.m.): Play Mahjongg just for fun. Registration requested.
Sept. 8 (10:30 a.m.): The La Leche League of Bordentown meets. Moms welcome.
Sept. 9 (10:30 a.m.): Learn about the Kiwanis Club of Bordentown.
Sept. 9 (2 p.m.): Learn how Medicare works during this informational session. Registration requested.
Sept. 11 (1 p.m.): Enjoy a Soft and Gentle Yoga Class perfect for beginners. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Registration required.
Sept. 11 (6:45 p.m.): Learn breathing techniques and experience a guided meditation to dissolve stress during Mind and Meditation, a class presented by Rahul Gulati of The Art of Living Foundation.
Sept. 12 (7 p.m.): The Tuesday Night Book Club discusses “Mudbound” by Hillary Jordan. New members welcome.
Sept. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28 (10 a.m.): English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes are offered through the Community District Alliance. To register, call (609) 324-3998, ext. 1200.
Sept. 18 (11 a.m.): Learn about Medicare and You during this presentation by John A Billetdoux of BGA Insurance Group. Registration requested.
Sept. 18 (2 p.m.): Enjoy the Monday Matinee. Rated PG-13.
Sept. 19 (7 p.m.): Enjoy Evening Yoga. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Registration required.
Sept. 20 (6:30 p.m.): Learn how to develop and maintain a beautiful garden and healthy house plants during Composting: The Rotten Truth. Registration requested.
Sept. 26 (7 p.m.): The Rogues and Roses Book Club discusses romance novels. Registration requested.
Sept. 27 (6:30 p.m.): Enjoy a session of QiGong and an introduction to Oriental Medicine. Registration required.
Sept. 30 (10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.): Stop in for the American Red Cross Blood Drive at the library.
At the Cinnaminson Library (856) 829-9340:
Sept. 1, 8, 15, and 22 (10:30 a.m.): Take a beginner’s course in Qigong and Tai Chi, slow, gentle forms of exercise that help increase energy, flexibility, balance and body awareness. Registration requested.
Sept. 5 (2 p.m. to 7 p.m.): Stop in for the American Red Cross Blood Drive at the library. Registration required.
Sept. 6, 20, 25 (6 p.m.): Learn how to use your iPhone or iPad during this informal workshop. Registration requested.
Sept. 7 (6 p.m.): Poets are invited to join the In Verse Poetry group for encouragement and constructive criticism. Registration requested.
Sept. 11 (7 p.m.): The Happy Bookers book group discusses “The State of Wonder: A Novel” by Ann Patchett. New members welcome. Registration requested.
Sept. 12 (6:30 p.m.): William Greenfield, Owner of Wealthbridge Advisory Services and Richard Widner of TFS Mortgage discuss reverse mortgages. Registration requested.
Sept. 14 (6:30 p.m.): Enjoy a Silent Reading Party with a few feline friends who are available for adoption at Personal Space Cat Lounge, 1005B Market Street, Palmyra. Registration requested.
Sept. 18 (4 p.m.): Find out if you have a hidden treasure (forgotten bank accounts, uncashed paychecks unclaimed refunds and more) when Lori Potpinka from New Jersey’s Unclaimed Property Administration visits the library. Registration requested.
Sept. 18 (6:30 p.m.): Meet Lee Ireland, author of “Pirates and Their Hidden Treasures.” Registration requested.
Sept. 25 (2 p.m.): The Open Book Club discusses “The Wonder” by Emma Donghue. New members welcome. Registration requested.
Sept. 26 (6 p.m.) and Sept. 27 (2:30 p.m.): Enjoy a fun night of painting during Chocolate and Canvas. Registration required.
Sept. 28 (6 p.m.): Join the Writer’s Critique Group for a helpful and inspiring group critique. Registration requested.
At the Maple Shade Library (856) 779-9767:
Sept. 7 (6 p.m.): Make Origami Butterflies and Flowers. Registration required.
Sept. 8 (6 p.m.): Bring a project to the Needlework Meet-Up.
Sept. 14 (2 p.m.): Write about your grandparents during Journal Writing: Grandparents Day.
Sept. 14 (6 p.m.): Stretch, strengthen and breathe during Gentle Yoga. Registration required.
Sept. 15 (6 p.m.): Join Sarah Vogel for an interesting and informative Road Scholar Presentation. Registration required.
Sept. 20 (2 p.m.): The Bookbuzzers Chew and Chat Club discusses favorite books. Registration requested.
Sept. 21 (2 p.m.): Share your favorite slow cooker recipes during the Recipe Swap.
Sept. 21 (6 p.m.): Learn about Wills and Estate Planning during this presentation by Grayson H. Heberley, III, Esquire. Registration required.
Sept. 23 (10:30 a.m.): Learn about Medicare and You during this presentation by
John Billetdoux of BGA Insurance Group.
Sept. 28 (2 p.m.): Bring your pencils and crayons to Coloring and Conversation.
Sept. 28 (6:30 p.m.): Learn about National Parks with L.L. Bean during this presentation by Cindy Slawski, an avid outdoors person and traveler.
At the Pemberton Library (609) 893-8262:
Sept. 5, 12, 26 (10:30 a.m.): Enjoy the Tuesday Morning Movie.
Sept. 9 (10:15 a.m.): Enjoy Yoga in the Pines at Pemberton Library. Please bring a yoga mat or large towel. Registration required.
Sept. 9 (1 p.m.): Learn about Baseball Parks and American Landscapes during this presentation by Stanton W. Green, Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology at Monmouth University.
Sept. 19 (2 p.m.): The Pemberton Readers book group discusses “Stars over Sunset Boulevardl” by Susan Meisner. New members welcome. Registration requested.
Sept. 24 (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sept. 30 (noon to 4 p.m.): BCLS teams up with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer an eight-hour Boating Safety Certification Course. All boaters and personal watercraft operators are required to have a NJ State Police issued boating safety certificate on board while navigating N.J. waterways. Mention “Burlington County Library System” when registering and receive a 20 percent discount on the $65 course fee. Register by contacting Mark at (609) 364-0929 or via email at [email protected]
Sept. 26 (1:30 p.m.): The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department presents an educational workshop about topics for seniors. Registration required.
Sept. 28 (6 p.m.): Make Paper Roses out of old books. Registration required.
At the Riverton Library (856) 829-2476:
Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27 (10 a.m.): Join Knit-Wits to exchange ideas about yarn and needle crafts.
Sept. 6, 20 (6:30 p.m.): Relax during Chair Yoga. Registration required.
Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 28 (1 p.m.) Enjoy an afternoon of bridge. Learn to play, brush up on your skills, or find a more advanced group.
Sept. 7 (7 p.m.): The First Thursday Book Group discusses “The Wonder” by Emma Donoghue.
Sept. 14, 28 (6:30 p.m.): Enjoy Art Class for Adults. Registration required.
Sept. 18 (6:30 p.m.): Join Anthony J. Williams, an insurance broker with BGA Insurance Group, for a Medicare Seminar.
All BCLS libraries will be closed on Sept. 2, 3, and 4 in observance of Labor Day Weekend.