Computer Tutor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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........

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

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

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.

Register for her workshop, “Fear of Failure,” at the Library’s Welcome Desk.

Mid-Term Election Results

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






Google News

Yahoo! News

CNN

MSNBC

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Midterm Elections

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

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

Apple and Pumpkin Picking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.