Monroe Township Public Library Adult Services

Computer Tutor

2011-06-23T12:43:00.000-07:00

Don’t tear your hair out! Make an appointment with our Computer Tutor for a free, one-on-one session for assistance with setting up and using an email account, navigating the Internet, typing a letter, and more!

The Computer Tutor will be available on:

Mondays, July 11 and July 25 from 10 am- 10:45 am OR 11 – 11:45 a.m.

Thursdays on July 14, July 21, and July 28 from 2 -2:45 pm OR 3 – 3:45 pm

Fridays, July 15, July 22, and July 29 from 10 – 10:45 a.m. OR 11 – 11:45 a.m.

Monroe Library cardholders can register by stopping by the Reference Desk.
Phone: 732-521-5000 Email: mtplref@monroetwplibrary.org

Best Free Stuff from PCWorld

2011-05-15T13:03:00.000-07:00

Here is a list of 68 indispensible sites, apps, and downloads you don't have to pay a penny for from PC World Magazine.

Tremendous Free PC Utilities

Sensational Storage Essentials

Shareworthy Social Media

Fantastic Photo Finds

Awesome Mobile Must-Haves

Power-Packed Productivity Tools

Super Security Freebies

Sizzling Speed Boosters

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Osama Bin Ladin

2011-05-05T10:55:00.000-07:00

Here are some useful resources about Osama Bin Ladin:

History.com: Osama Bin Ladin

Teaching Ideas: The Death of Osama Bin Ladin from The New York Times

PBS: A Biography of Osama Bin Ladin

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Spring Awakenings

2011-04-11T07:51:00.001-07:00

After a cold winter, I love to see the early spring flowers begin to poke up from the ground and bloom. At my house, I have daffodils and scilla blooming.

View photos of the first Spring flowers from across the country at Fine Gardening Magazine's Photo Challenge: Spring Awakenings page.

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Resources on Japan and Libya

2011-03-22T08:01:00.000-07:00

The Newark Public Library has created the following quick webguides intended to inform users about various aspects of the crises in Japan and in Libya.

Tragedy in Japan

Crises in Libya

Tax Time

2011-03-20T11:27:00.000-07:00

Federal Tax Forms http://www.irs.gov/

Free copies of some IRS tax forms are available at the Library. Additional federal tax forms are available in a binder of reproducible forms at the Reference Desk.

NJ State Tax Forms Gross Income Tax Returns

The Library did not receive copies of State tax forms to give out to the public. We can print out forms from the Internet at the Reference Desk for a fee of 10 cents per page.

Grammy Awards 2011

2011-02-14T07:01:00.000-08:00

See a list of all the nominees and winners from the 2011 Grammy Awards here.

Live From the Red Carpet Best of the Grammy Awards

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And the nominees are........

2011-01-25T07:53:00.000-08:00

View the 2011 Academy Awards Nominees here.

Nominees for best picture include:

The Black Swan

The Fighter

Inception

The Kids are All Right

The King's Speech

127 Hours

The Social Network

Toy Story 3

True Grit

Winter's Bone

2010 Year in Review

2011-01-13T14:58:00.000-08:00

Yahoo! News has put together this 2010 Year in Review page covering the most popular news stories, searches, and trends of 2010.

Workshop planned for January 8 at 1 pm

2010-12-29T07:30:00.001-08:00

It’s a new year and a new you! Space is still available for the upcoming workshop at the Monroe Library addressing “Fear of Failure.” Do you find yourself procrastinating when it comes to getting a project done? Learn how to look at fear with a new perspective, explore different pathways for accomplishing your project, and learn skills to defeat negative self-talk.

Terry Antoniewicz has been on the "go" her entire adult life. Her 40 plus years of experience comes from adapting to all the moves she made, looking for professional opportunities in every new location. Some of the times were most challenging, especially when the economy headed south or when living in another country, but with each new challenge, she custom created new solutions for herself. The result is solid experience in the business realm as well as the art world, which would provide much of the material for assisting others in overcoming the challenges they face.

Throughout this time of travel throughout north America, Ms. Antoniewicz has been a speaker for many organizations including museums, businesses, art associations, small groups and individuals. The information she offers is reality based and most practical, sprinkled with a liberal dose of light humor. Her ability to easily communicate ideas, discuss issues and provide insightful solutions provides her with a following that keeps her motivated to continue her passion of exploring and presenting a variety of programs.

Mid-Term Election Results

2010-11-03T08:12:00.000-07:00

Learn more about Mid-Term Election results from the following sources:

Google News

Yahoo! News

CNN

MSNBC

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Midterm Elections

2010-10-28T16:56:00.001-07:00

Learn more about the Midterm Elections:

The New York Times Midterm Elections Page

The Basics About the Miderm Elections from CNN.com

Mid-term Election: NPR

Forecasts of Election Results on Google Map based on Expert Input

5 Best Coupon-Clipping Websites

2010-10-14T10:13:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't like to save money? SmartMoney.com has selected their five favorite coupon-clipping sites here.

Apple and Pumpkin Picking

2010-10-09T08:54:00.000-07:00

This is a great time for pumpkin and apple picking. This site from the NJ Department of Agriculture lets you search for locations and also lists locations for roadside markets, community farmers markets, and apple orchards.

Pumpkin Patches and More lists locations for pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hay rides, and more.

Fireplace Art Dedication

2010-10-08T08:36:00.000-07:00

Join us on Monday, October 18 for the dedication of our newly installed art surrounding the fireplace.

Katherine Hackl's tile work, entitled "Egrets" will be dedicated at 7:30 pm at the fireplace.

(Dedication is Monday, October 18 at 7:30 pm)

PCWorld's Fantastic Freebies 2010: All Time Greats

2010-09-28T09:46:00.001-07:00

PC World Magazine has chosen their favorite free Internet Resources here.
Here are a few favorites from the list:

Audacity All-purpose audio editor lets you record, play, and edit digital files.
OpenOffice.org This free office suite includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, a database, and drawing and presentation programs.
GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) Retouch photos and create images with this freebie.

Job Resources

2010-09-10T08:05:00.001-07:00

The Internet is a great resource for job searching. Here is a selection of site to get you started.

Get Help from the NJ State Library
gethelp.njlibraries.org
Information on unemployment, job openings, and help for veterans and disabled workers.

The Riley Guide
http://www.rileyguide.com/
This is a great starting point in your job search for resources on job openings, resumes, cover letters, occupations, and more.

WorkForce New Jersey Job Information
http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/wnjpin/wnjpin_index.html

Learning Express Library
Choose Learning Express Library under the From Home menu. Click the Go button. Choose Workplace Skills courses on business writing, job searching, resume writing, and interviewing. Choose Computer Skills for online courses on popular computer programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Photoshop.

Tutor.com
http://www.monroetwplibrary.org/research.htm#res
Live resume assistance every day from 2pm-9pm. Select Tutor.com from the drop-down menu and click GO.

Health Resources on the Internet

2010-08-29T12:12:00.000-07:00

There are several sites on the Internet that offer reliable health information. Here is a selection:

Mayo Clinic- Locate info on diseases & conditions, symptoms, drugs & supplements, tests & procedures.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/

AMA Doctor Finder- View physician backgrounds on the American Medical Association website.
webapps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder/htmtl/patient.jsp

Drugs.com- Info on prescription drugs, over the counter medication, and medicinal herbs.
http://www.drugs.com/

Cooking Light- healthy and appealing recipes from this popular food magazine.
http://www.cookinglight.com/

Remember to check the source of your website because there is plenty of unreliable information online. A larger selection of health links can be found here on your library webpage.

Best Blogs of 2010

2010-07-15T11:46:00.000-07:00

Time Magazine has come out with their list of the Best Blogs of 2010. Here is a selection from the list.

http://www.zenhabits.com/

Guides for living a more productive and relaxing life.

http://www.shorpy.com/

Cool photos from around the world.

http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/

This blog features baking disasters along with the occasional decorating masterpiece.

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World Language Collection

2010-07-09T08:24:00.001-07:00

Please visit our recently expanded world language collection. We now have new books in Telegu, Punjabi, Urdi, Gujarati, Hinda, and Chinese. Additional volumes have also been added to our Russian, Polish, and Italian collections. These books can be found on bookshelves to the right of our public computers.

Latinos Unidos, a Spanish language newspaper, and a Chinese language newspaper can be found next to the world language book collection.

We also maintain a growing collection of world language films in Hindi, French, Italian, and more. Please speak to a reference librarian at the Reference Desk for assistance accessing this collection.

Gulf Oil Spill

2010-06-22T09:27:00.001-07:00

Learn more about the Gulf Oil Spill and the tremendout

impact it will have on our environment.

National Geographic Channel covers the spill here with photos, video, articles, and information on how you can help.

Visit The Monterey Bay Aquarium to see the impact that the spill will have on sealife and learn what you can do to help.

The New York Times has put together a special section on the Gulf Oil Spill here.

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World Cup

2010-06-16T05:53:00.000-07:00

It's not too late to catch the excitement of the World Cup Games. Keep track of current standings and find photos, videos, interviews, games schedules and more at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa website.

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Flag Day

2010-06-14T07:56:00.000-07:00

Today is Flag Day, the day that Congress adopted the stars and stripes back in 1777. Learn more at History.com.

MTV Movie Awards

2010-06-06T18:13:00.000-07:00

View the winners of the MTV Video Music Awards through video, photos, and blog updates at their official blog.

Harry Potter vs. Twilight Party!

2010-06-03T13:34:00.001-07:00

We'll be hosting a Harry Potter vs. Twilight Party for teens (grades 7 -12) on Friday, June 11 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Join us for TRIVIA . . . PRIZES . . . FOOD . . . and FUN!
We'll also be having a costume contest that night (but costumes are not required for the party).

Fans!! Come out and show YOUR support in this battle!

Coming soon to the Library's fireplace!

2010-05-28T08:13:00.001-07:00

Later this summer the fireplace in the Library will get a makeover. Artist Katherine Hackl will be installing a decorative tile work surrounding the fireplace. Ms. Hackl is not new to public installations of her artwork. You can find her art at the Princeton Public Library, the NJ State House Annex and numerous rail stations around the state. She also has ongoing exhibits at galleries in Philadelphia and Surf City, NJ

Recently, we made a visit to Ms. Hackl's Lambertville studio to see how the project was progressing. We were impressed with her studio and the tiles that will soon reside in our Library. Not only was it a fun field trip, we learned a lot about her artistic process and how the final tiles are created.

First, the design is carved into a linoleum sheet. Next she makes the tiles -- usually a few of each one. Then she starts playing with the glazes to get the color just right. Often she will go through 2 or 3 tiles to get it to look the way she envisions.
Want a preview of the tiles? In June and July, we will have tiles in the display case in the lobby of the Library.

Pick Your Own Farms

2010-05-24T09:01:00.001-07:00

What could be more delicious and nutritious than Jersey Fresh produce that you have picked? Now is the time to pick strawberries, asparagus, and more. Visit this site from the NJ Department of Agriculture to locate farms that allow you to pick seasonal fruits and vegetables. This site also includes links to roadside markets and community farmer's markets.

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Jewish American Heritage Month

2010-05-20T15:40:00.000-07:00

May is Jewish American Heritage Month.

Presidential Proclamation
Jewish American Heritage resources from the Library of Congress

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An original poem

2010-05-13T08:50:00.000-07:00

In celebration of National Poetry Month, we asked people to help us write a poem held on an easel in the center of the library. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us to create this poem:

A Salt Water Pond

At the end of a journey
Teeming with life
Makes for a wonderful day
But behold! There’s a fork in the road
Which way is the right way to go
A light in the distance
Guides me to my destination.
I try to reach the light, but it seems
Like an eternity to get there.
With age comes wisdom,
But, when you are old
No one wants to hear it!
So I am told.
But this pond will save me
It won’t let me die,
When I reach the age and when I say goodbye,
I’ll thank the pond for its water and kindness.

Resources for Protecting Your Computer, wifi, and smart phones

2010-04-27T15:04:00.001-07:00

"Sarah's Security recommendations for computers, wifi, & smart phones" is a great blog post from Sarah, AKA The Librarian in Black. This post includes free and low-cost options you can use to protect your computers and portable devices from viruses, spyware, and more.

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Extension for Filing Taxes

2010-04-12T15:49:00.000-07:00

New Jersey Severe Storm and Flooding Victims Have Until May 11 to File Their Tax Returns http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=220998,00.html

Victims of severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides beginning March 12 in New Jersey may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service.

The President has declared Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, and Union counties federal disaster areas qualifying for individual assistance.

As a result, the IRS is postponing until May 11 certain deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area. This includes the April 15 deadline for filing 2009 individual income tax returns, making income tax payments and making 2009 contributions to an individual retirement account (IRA).

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Monroe Twp Library mentioned on American Libraries!

2010-04-09T09:26:00.000-07:00

Every year, American Libraries magazine puts out an issue on Library Buildings: Design and Renovation. While Monroe Twp Library wasn't featured in the print magazine, it was mentioned on the American Libraries magazine website. Our library is included in the Library Design Showcase 2010: Building Community. Click on the link below. Monroe Twp Library is the 8th of 12 listed in that category.

http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/librarydesign10/buildingcommunity

Free Photo Editing Software

2010-04-01T06:55:00.001-07:00

Do you still have pictures from July 4th in your digital camera? This list of the 20 Best And Free Online Photo Editing Websites may inspire you to edit those photos so you can get them printed or view them online and enjoy them. Photo editing software like Photoshop can be very expensive but you may not need all the extra features. Check out these free options.

Here are a few from the list:

Flauntr.com

Pixlr.com

Lunapic.com

BeFunky.com

Picnik.com

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Health Care Bill Signed

2010-03-23T17:40:00.000-07:00

Obama's Health Care Reform Bill Passed

Learn more about it from different sources at Google News.

Summary of Bill from CBS.com

Complete text of Health-Care Reform Bill

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Become a Library Champion

2010-03-20T11:38:00.000-07:00

Why Become a Library Champion?

Library Champions are people who love their libraries and want to be in the know about issues that may affect them. Being a Library Champion means:
Giving us your email address so that we can contact you when needed.
Taking appropriate action such as phone calls, emails to legislators or simply talking to your neighbors about the value of library services.

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Why Celebrate the Irish? They Saved Books!

2010-03-17T07:59:00.001-07:00

In this op-ed piece in the New York Times, Thomas Cahill, author of "How the Irish Saved Civilization, details how the Irish saved the books of the Western world.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/17/opinion/17cahill.html

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Weather

2010-03-12T10:30:00.000-08:00

It sounds like we are going to have a very wet weekend. An easy way to find weather reports online is to use Google's built-in weather feature. Such go to www.google.com and search for "weather" and then a zip code or the "town name, state" to retrieve a current weather report for that location.

Example: weather 08831
weather Spotswood, NJ

This is an example of how your results will look:

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Oscar Winners

2010-03-11T15:29:00.000-08:00

Did you favorite film win any awards? Check out Oscars.com to see an official list of winners along with movie trailers, photos from the red carpet, and full coverage of the event.

The Library owns a few of the winning and nominated titles including:

The Hurt Locker (DVD)
Julie and Julia (DVD)
Up (DVD)
Inglourious Basterds (DVD)

To see if a title is available, check the Library catalog or contact a reference librarian at 732-521-5000 or mtplref@monroetwplibrary.org.

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Create Your Own Recipes

2010-03-05T08:27:00.001-08:00

Fine Cooking's website has a page where you can create custom recipes from a selection of ingredients. Just drag the ingredients that you want to use across the screen and the site creates the unique recipe for you on the spot. The page includes recipes for:

Chocolate Truffles
Ice Cream
Vegetable Soups
Potato Gratin
Stir Frys
Rustic Fruit Tarts
Summer Pasta Salads
And more!

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Twitter

2010-03-04T11:39:00.000-08:00

Twitter is a popular social networking service that lets users send brief messages of up to 140 characters in length to a list of subscribers.

Here is a great page from Techweb.com that describes what Twitter is all about. This is a great way to communicate with friends and stay current on just about any topic you can think of.

Here are some great videos that explain how Twitter works:

http://mashable.com/2009/05/31/twitter-tutorials-youtube/

100 Best Twitter Feeds for All Your News and Know How provides links to 100 informative twitter feeds to get you started.

2010 Winter Olympics

2010-02-18T14:17:00.000-08:00

Stay updated with the latest results and schedules for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics here:

http://www.nbcolympics.com/

http://www.vancouver2010.com/

Free videos from this year's games are available here at http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/

Photos of Olympic highlights: http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/Olympics/slideshow?id=9863322

February is Black History Month

2010-02-14T08:53:00.000-08:00

Here are some links to look at to celebrate Black History Month

Celebrate Black History from Biography.com
Black History Month links from Infoplease.com
Celebrate Black History with Time.com
I have a Dream by Martin Luther King, Jr; August 28, 1963

Text of Speech
Video of Speech

82nd Annual Academy Awards

2010-02-03T14:38:00.000-08:00

The nominations for the 82nd annual Academy Awards airing on Sunday, March 7 are in. See if your favorites have been nominated here at Oscars.org.

Learn more about the nominees here.

Grammy Award Winners

2010-02-02T15:58:00.000-08:00

Check out a list of Nominees and winners from the 52nd annual Grammy awards at Grammy.com.

Missed the performances? That's OK, many of them can be found on YouTube here.

Tax Forms

2010-01-19T18:55:00.000-08:00

New Jersey will not be sending us copies of tax forms this year but forms can be printed from the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
Phone: 609-826-4400 or 1-800-323-4400 (within NJ, NY, PA, DE, MD

Federal forms are available at the Library and can also be printed out here at the IRS website.
Telephone Assistance for Individuals:
Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Great Recipe Sites

2009-11-15T10:38:00.000-08:00

Here is a great collection of recipe sites with reviews.

One of the sites that I was not aware of is Cookstr. I will definitely be checking this site out soon. Here is the description:

Cookstr publishes recipes by professional chefs, including Mario Batali, Jamie Oliver, Alice Waters, Jacques Pepin, Michael Recchiuti, Mark Bittman, and on and on. In addition to recipes, the site also provides informative profiles for each chef. Features are fairly minimal, with a video section still under development, but I do like the simplicity of the site. Site registration allows you to save and comment on recipes. Although Cookstr only has a few recipes from each chef, it's the closest thing to a massively cross-cook[book] database I've found. I hope it grows.

The Library also has a great selection of cookbooks in the 641.5 section and many delicious choices in magazines including Cooking Light, Vegetarian Times, Bon Appetit, Cook's Illustrated, Fine Cooking, and Food Network.

Happy Cooking!

Meet Google Wave

2009-11-03T16:41:00.001-08:00

Here is a complete online user manual for using Google Wave.

According to the site, "Google Wave is a new online communications tool that enables groups of people to edit and discuss documents simultaneously on the web. The Google Wave team says Wave is "what email would look like if it were invented today." "

Info from Google
More on Google Wave from Forbes.com

President Barack Obama wins the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

2009-10-10T07:11:00.000-07:00

http://nobelpeaceprize.org/

Nobel laureates for 2009 and prior years.
Click on "previous year" to view past winners.

Gourmet Magazine to Close

2009-10-05T15:07:00.000-07:00

Conde Nast's Gourmet Magazine will cease publication after more than 68 years, along with Cookie, Elegant Bride, and Modern Bride.

Life Magazine on Google Books

2009-09-29T16:04:00.000-07:00

The entire run of Life magazine (1936-1972) is now available on on Google Books. You can browse issues by date, search all issues, or search within a particular issue. And best of all, you can look at all of the beautiful photos and read issues from cover to cover.

PC Mag's Top 100 Sites

2009-09-27T12:44:00.000-07:00

PC Magazine has selected a list of the top 100 Internet sites.
Take a look to view some websites that have been around for a while and others that are new.

Travel Books

2009-08-30T20:12:00.000-07:00

Where did the travel books go? After walking past the Circulation Desk at the front of the Library, make a right turn and travel materials are located to your left. Books from publishers including Fodor's and Frommers and videos from Rick Steves and more can be found here.

Travel materials are located between Dewey Decimal Numbers 910-919. The Pierce County Library has put together this helpful chart of Dewey Decimal Numbers for travel.

Please speak to a Reference Librarian at the Reference Desk 732-521-5000 or mtplref@monroetwplibrary.org for further assistance.

Recipe Site

2009-06-30T17:33:00.001-07:00

You may have shopped at Whole Foods Market but have your visited their website? You can search for recipes by keyword, browse by subject, choose from a list of popular recipes, or subscribe to the Recipes Newsletter and have Whole Food's recipes sent to your inbox.

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/index.php

Monroe Township Public Library

2009-04-19T12:16:00.001-07:00

We are now on Facebook! Just search for "Monroe Township Public Library" and add us as a friend.

Reading and Math Volunteers

2009-04-14T08:23:00.000-07:00

Do you have some spare time and wish to help children in our community? The Reading Partners and Math Partners programs at the Monroe Township Library are currently in need of volunteers for this summer. Both of these programs are for school-aged children that need help in reading and/or math skills. Students are paired with an adult volunteer from the community who will help them practice reading and/or math skills for one hour per week.

If you are interested and wish to learn more about this program, visit our Website at http://www.monroetwplibrary.org/kidsvolunteer.htm or visit the Monroe Township Library in person to fill out an application. The Youth Services Department hopes that you will consider joining this successful program.

IRS FAQs

2009-04-14T08:04:00.000-07:00

Here is list of questioned frequently asked questions with answers from the IRS
http://www.irs.gov/faqs/

Federal Forms
State Forms

New Jersey Librarians Help Residents Through Tough Economic Times

2009-03-10T14:45:00.000-07:00

Sound Recordings of Jewish Survivors of the Holocaust

2009-02-05T16:09:00.000-08:00

Recordings of personal experiences from Jewish survivors of the Holocaust are now available at the Archival Sound Recordings site of the British Library.

"These recordings are powerful personal accounts of the Holocaust from Jewish survivors living in Britain. The interviews were selected from a much larger oral history project, the Living Memory of the Jewish Community, which recorded testimony between 1988-2000. The project was developed with the specialist advice of leading Jewish historians and complements a number of collections held by the Sound Archive on Jewish life in Britain."

Medical Resources

2008-11-08T11:14:00.001-08:00

Whether you are looking for an article dealing with health or medicine or just want to find a quick piece of information on a medical-related topic, the following links can help:

* Health Source - Consumer Edition
* Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
* Biomedical Reference Collection: Expanded

*If you are logging in from home, you must enter your entire 14 digit library barcode number.

Intelihealth- Featuring Harvard Medical School's
Consumer Health Information
http://www.intelihealth.com

http://www.monroetwplibrary.org/websites.htm#hea

November 2008 NJ General Election Candidates

2008-10-25T08:07:00.000-07:00

Here is a list of the November 2008 general election candidates with links to their election websites, courtesy of NJvoterinfo.org.

November 2008 Ballot Questions

2008-10-25T07:58:00.000-07:00

Here are the the two questions that will appear on the New Jersey ballot on Election Day, November 4th, courtesy of the League of Women Voters.

http://www.lwvnj.org/VotersService/2008-1104_Ballot%20Questions.pdf

Need Help Understanding the Recent Debates?

2008-10-09T17:09:00.000-07:00

Factcheck.org
can help. This site summarizes the statements from our presidential and vice-presidential candidates in the recent debates and analyzes statements for accuracy.

Know Your Candidates and Register to Vote

2008-09-13T08:21:00.000-07:00

Project VoteSmart
Learn more about presidential candidates
including biographical information, voting records, issue positions, public statements, and more.

Register to vote. The deadline for voter registration in NJ is October 14th. The website of the New Jersey Division of Elections includes printable voter registration forms, voter I.D. requirements, polling locations, and more.

MYLibraryDV- Download Movies From Our Website

2008-08-09T07:34:00.000-07:00

Download movies and television programs from your computer with MYLibraryDV. Choose from Hollywood favorites and world cinema, lifestyle programming such as America's Test Kitchen, Antiques Roadshow, and Rick Steves' Europe, films from Sony Pictures Entertainment, classic movies, independent films, kid's programs, and more.

Monroe Library Is Going Green!

2008-07-29T17:30:00.000-07:00

What: Re-usable Tote Bags

When: Ongoing

Details: Monroe Township Library is pleased to
announce that the Library is “going green”.  
The Monroe Library is phasing out its use of
paper bags given to patrons for taking home
their checked-out materials and now offering
re-usable tote bags.  These re-usable totes can be purchased at
Circulation for $1.50, with all proceeds benefitting the Friends of
the Monroe Township Library. Do your part to help the environment
by getting a re-usable tote for your Library items today!

Automobile Buying Resources

2008-07-05T06:18:00.000-07:00

If you are looking to buy a new or used car, or want to find look up the value of your current car, the following online resources can help:

Kelly Blue Book
http://www.kbb.com

Edmunds Publications Guide to New and Used Cars
http://www.edmunds.com

Yahoo! Automobiles
http://autos.yahoo.com

Automobile Magazine
http://www.automobilemag.com

N.A.D.A. Automobile Price Guides
http://www.nadaguides.com/

For additional online resources on different topics, take a look at the Library's Websites by Subject page.

http://www.monroetwplibrary.org/websites.htm

LibriVox.org- Free Audiobooks for IPods & MP3 Players

2008-06-26T15:20:00.000-07:00

LibriVox.org provides free downloadable classic adult and children's books, short stories and poems, You can download these titles to an IPod or MP3 player or burn to a CD.

LibriVox volunteers record chapters of books in the public domain and publish the audio files on the Internet. Their goal is to record all of the books in the public domain.
http://librivox.org/

You can also download audiobooks from Recorded Books or ListenNJ from the Library's Downloadable Audiobooks page.
http://www.monroetwplibrary.org/audiobooks.htm

Internet Public Library

2008-06-19T17:01:00.000-07:00

The Internet Public Library is a great resource for links to quality Internet resources.
http://www.ipl.org/

Take a look and you are sure to find something that interests you.

Full-Text Newspaper Articles

2008-06-12T15:48:00.001-07:00

Infotrac Custom Newspapers is a great resource that includes full-text newspaper articles from The New York Times, Newark Star Ledger, Bergen Record, The Times of London, and LA Times.

It is searchable from inside the Library and from *home.

*If you are logging in from home, you must enter your entire 14 digit library barcode number.

Locating Images Online

2008-06-05T14:52:00.000-07:00

Here are some great resources for locating images online:

Google Image Finder

http://images.google.com/

FaganFinder Image Links

http://www.faganfinder.com/img/

Here's How to Reserve Books From Home

2008-05-18T12:45:00.001-07:00

Holds can be placed by filling out a card at any public service desk or calling the Reserve Office (732) 521-5000. Reserves can also be placed from home using the Library catalog. There is a $1 charge for holds that are not picked up.

Reserving from Home:

1. Go to our Library homepage: www.monroetwplibrary.org
2. Click "Search the Catalog" on the top of the page.

3. Enter your Library barcode number and PIN # in the white boxes on the top of the screen. Click the blue “Login for More Features” button.

4. Search for the title that you want to reserve. Click on the blue "details" button to the left of the title.

5. Click on the "Place Hold" link on the left side of the screen. This link is located under the blue "Keep" tab.

6. Monroe should be listed as the pickup location. If it is not, select it from the list and click on the blue “Place Hold” button.

7. You should see a message that says your name and the title that you have placed on reserve. Click on the blue "OK" link to confirm.

Now, when you review your account, a list of the items you have placed on hold will appear.

If you have any questions about placing a hold, please contact our Reserve Office (732) 521-5000 or lmagee@monroetwplibrary.org.

Websites About Charitable Giving

2008-05-10T11:02:00.001-07:00

These sites will help you to make good choices about the charities that you donate to.

Evaluates over 5,300 of America's largest charities
http://www.charitynavigator.org/

Verify a nonprofit's legitimacy, learn whether a contribution will be tax deductible, view a nonprofit's recent Forms 990, or find out more about its mission, programs, and finances.
http://www.guidestar.org/

New Jersey Directory of Registered Charities from the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs- Lists registered charities that have met mandated registration requirements.
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charity/chardir.htm

IRS Tax Information for Contributors
http://apps.irs.gov/charities/contributors/index.html

Election News

2008-05-03T06:34:00.000-07:00

Google has created a page that pulls together all the top stories about the upcoming presidential election.
http://news.google.com/?topic=el

Need to Get Away?

2008-04-26T07:59:00.000-07:00

Here are some online resources that will help you with your travel plans:

Yahoo! Travel

http://travel.yahoo.com

U.S. Dept. of State
- Includes information about travel safety, passports, and visas.
http://travel.state.gov

Mapquest
http://www.mapquest.com

Elderhostel
http://www.elderhostel.org

Travelocity
http://www.travelocity.com

Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com

The Universal Currency Converter
http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Bed and Breakfasts
http://www.bbonline.com/listing.html

Passport Acceptance Office in New Jersey
- Please call to verify hours and services
http://www.passportinfo.com/Local/NJ.htm

Tired of Telemarketing Calls?

2008-04-17T17:43:00.000-07:00

https://www.donotcall.gov/

According to the site, The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at this Website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free.

Researching Your Family Tree?

2008-04-10T15:55:00.000-07:00

These resources can help you
with your genealogy research:

Ancestry Library
http://www.monroetwplibrary.org/research.htm#Ance

Heritage Quest
http://www.monroetwplibrary.org/research.htm#heritage

Cyndi’s List
http://www.CyndisList.com

Social Security Death Index
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/

Ellis Island Records and History
http://www.ellisisland.org

Roots Web
http://www.rootsweb.com

U.S. Gen Web
http://www.usgenweb.com

National Archives and Records Administration
http://www.archives.gov/genealogy

Where are the Encyclopedias?

2008-03-27T17:07:00.000-07:00

The Encyclopedia Britannica and World Book Encyclopedia are located at the back of the Library near the Reference Desk. Reference volumes of the World Book Encyclopedia are also available in the Children's Department. Volumes of the 2006 World Book Encyclopedia are available to check out.

The following encyclopedias are also available online through our Research & Databases page:

World Book Online

Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia (part of EbscoHost)

Grolier Online including:

The Encyclopedia Americana
The New Book of Knowledge
The New Book of Popular Science
Land and Peoples
America the Beautiful
Dictionaries and Atlases

If you are logging in from home, you must enter your entire 14 digit library barcode number. If you need assistance using these resources, our reference department would be happy to help you.

Spring is Here! Time to Think About Gardening

2008-03-20T15:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some websites that may help
you with your gardening endeavors:

GardenWeb
garden forums, articles on gardening, directories of nurseries, gardens and gardening organizations.

Better Homes & Gardens Gardening Page

New Jersey Gardening Calendar

Rutgers Gardens Spring Flower Fair
May 9-11

Books on gardening can be found in the Library under Dewey Decimal number 635 (aisle 12) and landscaping books are filed under Dewey Decimal number 747 (aisle 13).

We're Wireless!

2008-03-12T17:47:00.001-07:00

Did you know that the Library is a wireless hotspot? Just bring your laptop and connect to the Internet from any location within the Library.

Love Movies?

2008-02-28T17:26:00.001-08:00

The Internet Movie Database- www.imdb.com
is a great resource for movie and television
fans.

Type in the names of movie titles, television series titles, actor or actress names, or keywords in the white search box at the top of the page and click the yellow "Go" button to access information on plots, casts and crews, and more.
Choose "Showtimes and Tickets" on the blue bar on the top of the page to check movie listings at your local theater.
Click "IMDB Tv" on the blue bar on the top of the page for local television listings.

This is just a small taste of what you can do at www.imdb.com. Check it our for yourself!

It's Tax Time

2008-02-27T06:57:00.000-08:00

It is that time of year again.
Here are links to reproducible State and Federal tax forms.

Federal Tax Forms 1-800-829-3676
State Tax Forms1-800-323-4000 OR 609-826-4000

We have copies of forms available inside of the Library. Binders of reproducible forms are available at the Reference Desk and reference staff would be happy to ocate forms for you at the State and Federal tax sites.

For tax assistance, copies of J. K. Lasser's your income tax are available at the Reference Desk and to check out.

Monroe Township Library February Calendar of Events for Adults

2008-01-31T17:21:00.000-08:00


Cabin Fever Winter Reading Club

Through Tuesday, February 26. Warm up with a good book

this winter and you could win prizes!  Enter the book titles that

you read weekly and become eligible for prizes.  Prizes drawn

every Wednesday. Pick up your registration bookmark at Circulation

and begin your winter reading today!




Free Walk-In Movies

2:00 p.m., Thursdays, February 7, 14, &21.  Come and warm

up with various comedies.




Let’s Talk About It!:  Jewish Literature Book Group

1:30 p.m., Sunday, February 10.  A discussion led by

Mildred Goodwin about The Mind-Body Problem by

Rebecca Goldstein.  Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.




Knit Lit Book Group

12:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21.  Bring your knitting

project to work on while we discuss Cane River by

Lalita Tademy.  Sign up at Circulation.



Coffee & a Book  

10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 28.  A discussion about Up from

Orchard Street by Eleanor Widmer.  Sign up and reserve your

copy at Circulation.


Library Closings:

Monday, February 18:  Presidents’ Day


All events are open to the public.

Q&A NJ- Questions answered 24/7

2008-01-24T16:42:00.000-08:00

Got a Question? We have the Answer!

Monroe Township Library’s professional librarians participate in staffing QandANJ.org, a service of the NJ Library Network. Anywhere that you have Internet access you can get your question answered, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Live help is just a click away to get you the accurate, unbiased information that you need. Check out www.qandanj.org today!

Free Museum Pass Program

2008-01-24T16:40:00.001-08:00

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, check out the Monroe Library’s Free Museum Pass Program. The Library has two (2) passes available for each of the following museums:

American Museum of Natural History, NYC
212/769-5000 for hours and directions or visit www.amnh.org .
Pass includes admission for 2 adults & 2 children.

Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ
Call 609/586-0616 for hours and directions or visit www.groundsforsculpture.org
Pass includes admission for 3 people.
To check out a pass, Monroe Library patrons ages 18+ must be in good standing and their Library card can not have any overdue items, lost items, and outstanding fines. The patron must call the Library for pass availability one (1) day prior to pickup and if the pass is available, it will be held for that patron for pickup the following day during Library hours. The pass must be returned to Library within four (4) days of being checked out and the return must be done in person at the Circulation Desk. There will be a $5.00 late fee each day the pass is past due, with a maximum fine equal to the pass replacement cost. The patron is responsible for the full replacement cost of the pass if it is lost. Visit the Circulation Desk for complete information regarding this program.

Links for Presidential Candidates

2008-01-24T15:53:00.000-08:00

The NJ Primary Election is on February 5.
Here are some links that will help you learn more about your candidates.

2008 Presidential Candidates
Yahoo! News Election 2008