CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE LIBRARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sit Combo Cardio Moves for the Physically Disabled Persons

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Complete Sit Cardio is offered for physically disabled persons. This class will offer techniques that allow opportunity to increase the movement and strength of individuals who are challenged daily. We will build muscle, movement, and mind control so everyday activities get easier. This class is for the individuals who cannot stand and need exercises to help build strength coordination and balance.

Tammy Decker has been teaching complete sit cardio to post therapy clients in Cape May County area for ten years. Prior to 2001 she held these workshops in North Jersey. Tammy minored in geriatrics and has a masters in aquatic post therapy.

Yoga for Kids and Teens

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Kids and teens age 7-18 are invited to join us for an exploration of the practice of yoga. The focus of the class will be learning basic postures, breathing techniques, learning the art of movement, and also the art of being still. The classes will run for five weeks and will be held on Mondays starting at 3:45. If you are interested in attending please bring either a yoga mat or a large towel, and wear loose fitted clothing that allows for movement.

Classes will be taught by Rebecca Davis RYT500. Rebecca channeled her passion for exploring movement at an early age through her training in classical ballet and modern dance. This exploration of movement lead her to the study of yoga. Rebecca completed the Yoga Nine 500 hour teacher training working closely with Laurie Greene, Edward Clark. When Rebecca isn't teaching yoga she teaches Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, and History at the high school level.

No registration is required. Please call the Children's Department at (609) 463-6354 or email children@cmclibrary.org with questions.

Cancelled for tonight-Beginner Spanish will continue on June 3rd

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Board Room

Sharyn Mead will guide you through conversations on getting to know people, finding a hotel, seeing the sights, choosing entertainment, and ordering food. Learn how to deal with shop owners for clothes, groceries, and pharmacy purchases as well as how to transact essential services with the bank, post office telephone, doctors, and emergency help. The test provides a ready-made end-of-course quiz and practice vocabulary cards.

Sharyn Mead has been a French and Spanish teacher for 20 years in both private and public middle and high schools. Mead has taken several foreign course studies in Cuernavaca, Mexico and Madrid Spain at the Escuela Bilingue.

Book Friends Book Club

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Third and fourth graders are invited to join us at the library for the Book Friends Book Club which meets (usually on) the third Monday of each month. Kids can register in the Children’s Room of the Court House Library, pick up a book, and then come for a book discussion, craft or game, and a snack.

Questions/Comments/Concerns contact Kellie at 463-6354

Writers Rock Creative Writing Club

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Kitchen

Kids 8-12 are invited to join Writers Rock, the library's creative writing club! We'll meet (usually) the fourth Monday of the month downstairs in the Storytime Room to do fun writing activities and let our creative juices flow. You will even have the opportunity to share your writing with the group if you choose. You can sign up each month in the Children's Room of the Court House Library or call (609) 463-6354.

Gmail 101

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Technology Learning Center

Gmail is one of many free email services. Come learn all that you can do with it, from online data storage, document creation tools and more. Please come to the class with your Gmail user name and password. If you need help setting up your account, please call the TLC to set one up in advance of the class.

Gmail is one of many free email services. Come learn all that you can do with it, from online data storage, document creation tools and more. Please come to the class with your Gmail user name and password. If you need help setting up your account, please call the TLC to set one up in advance of the class.

Herb Dish Garden Workshop with Joe Alvarez

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Herbs have and always will play a vital role in man’s existence. Herbs have been used in many aspects of everyday living from preservation to homespun remedies to fabric dyes. In the lecture portion of this series, Alvarez will discuss the history, practical use of and gardening of herbs. In the workshop portion of this series, Alvarez will help decide which herbs would be best for your home and guide you through the planting process, so that by the end of the workshop you will be able to bring home an herb container garden.

Joseph Alvarez has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology/Environmental Science, is a Board Member of the Friends of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, a founding member of the Cape May County Beach Plum Association, and is active in many county and agricultural programs in South Jersey.

Zumba Fitness with Kellie Wood at Cape May Court House Library

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Zumba is a Latin dance inspired fitness class, with easy to follow moves that anybody can do. The routines feature interval-training sessions that secretly tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. The music will make you want to move.

Kellie Wood is owner of Woody’s Surf and Skate in Rio Grande. Kelly has been certified in the instruction of Zumba exercise for the since 2009.

Tween Book Club/5th & 6th Grade

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Board Room

Fifth and sixth graders are invited to join us at the library for the Book Club which meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Kids can register in the Children’s Room of the Court House Library, pick up a book, and then come for a book discussion, craft or game, and a snack.

Questions/Comments/Concerns contact Andrea at 463-6354

Zumba Fitness with Kellie Wood at Cape May Court House Library

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Zumba is a Latin dance inspired fitness class, with easy to follow moves that anybody can do. The routines feature interval-training sessions that secretly tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. The music will make you want to move.

Kellie Wood is owner of Woody’s Surf and Skate in Rio Grande. Kelly has been certified in the instruction of Zumba exercise for the since 2009.

Basic Sign Language for Beginners: a ten week workshop at CMCH Library

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Kitchen

Sign Language Instruction presented by Misty Bratton is being offered to adults who would like to learn the basics of American Sign Language and gain an introductory understanding of Deafness as a culture. The class is open to individuals with some previous experience who would like to enhance their knowledge and beginners with little or no sign language experience. American Sign Language is a unique visual language with grammatical and linguistic structure that is different from English. The course will combine vocabulary learning with the basics of grammar and linguistics, and will include a brief introduction to Deaf history and culture.

Misty Bratton has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and has completed the Interpreter Education Program for American Sign Language at Camden County College, NJ. Misty is a member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, both nationally and in the NJ chapter. Misty is currently working in the school system as an educational interpreter and in the community as a freelance interpreter.

Fearless Watercolors a six week workshop at Cape May Court House Library

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

No experience is needed for this vibrantly fun watercolor workshop. If you have ever wanted to try this magnificent medium of colors, or have been trying to get back into it, now would be a great time for expressing yourself in the art of watercolor.

Sue Rau has been an artist in South Jersey for many years. She teaches at the Ocean City Arts Center and the Ocean City Fine Arts League. Rau shows her work at the OCAC, the OCFAL, the Riverfront Renaissance Arts Center, the Hammonton Arts Center, and now has a studio at The Consortium on High Street in Millville.

"Fearless Watercolors" is part of the May Water Matters Series presented by the Cape May County Library in conjunction with Cape May Forum.

My 2nd Computer Class

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Technology Learning Center

Confused by all that talk of drives, storage, memory, media, RAM, ROM? Well join us to see how the computer gets information, how it processes and stores it and where. You won't leave here writing code or doing any programming language but you'll have a good basic understanding of why you need to know what a byte is and what the computer can do with it.

To register for this or any TLC workshop, you must have a valid Cape May County library card. You must also register by telephone. Call 609-463-6341 to register for this event. If you have to leave voice mail, leave your name and telephone number and we will return your call.

Dungeons and Dragons

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Join us for 3/3.5 edition Dungeon and Dragons! Bring your character or make one here!

Gentle Yoga for Beginners at Main Library in CMCH

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Reference Room

The Gentle Yoga class is beginner friendly and accessible to all levels. Classes focus on stretching, balancing, and basic postures that encourage movement with the breath. The class goal is to strengthen and stretch the body to increase flexibility. Yoga helps to reduce stress and focus the mind.

Class instructor Rebecca Davis channeled her passion for exploring movement at an early age through her training in classical ballet and modern dance. These explorations of movement lead her to the study of Yoga. Davis completed the Yoga Nine 200 hour teacher training with Laurie Green and is currently completing her 500 hour (Advanced Yoga Teacher) certification at Yoga Nine; working closely with Laurie Green and Edward Clark.

Game Night

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Play the latest in console gaming Wii, PS3, and XBOX 360. Plus tons of other games like Apples to Apples, Munchkin, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic the Gathering!

All Levels Yoga for Intermediate Yogis instructed by Rebecca Davis

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Reference Room

The All Levels Intermediate class explores basic flow of movement with breath and a focus on deeper movement in posture variations. The class is designed for the advanced beginner/intermediate yogi. Yoga helps to reduce stress and focus the mind.

Class instructor Rebecca Davis channeled her passion for exploring movement at an early age through her training in classical ballet and modern dance. These explorations of movement lead her to the study of Yoga. Davis completed the Yoga Nine 200 hour teacher training with Laurie Green and is currently completing her 500 hour (Advanced Yoga Teacher) certification at Yoga Nine; working closely with Laurie Green and Edward Clark.

Knitting with the Knitwits

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Board Room

The “Knitwits” Knitting Group will be meeting in the Cape May Court House Library Board Room.
These will not be formal classes but anyone is invited to join in and knit with the Knitwits!

Low Sit Cardio instructed by Tammy Decker at the Cape May Court House Library

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

This class is designed to work heart and muscles, and build bone density. Cardio exercise is known to help with flexibility, to develop strength, to give a renewed sense of balance and wellbeing, and to enhance your ability to function in daily life.

Tammy went to school in N.Y. where she studied sports and fitness. She has managed gyms that catered to the elderly. Tammy taught at Ramapo College, and designing new programs for the adjunct courses for seniors in the area. In 2000 she moved to Cape May Court House.

An Introduction to Facebook

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Technology Learning Center

We will cover the basics you will need to use Facebook, such as finding old friends, getting used to your home screen and understanding your timeline. Feel free to bring your own devices to follow along with, and we will help you after the class if you have any questions.
How to sign up for a facebook account: http://goo.gl/fOqhO
Our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cape-May-County-Library/36009796322

Zumba Fitness with Kellie Wood at Cape May Court House Library

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Zumba is a Latin dance inspired fitness class, with easy to follow moves that anybody can do. The routines feature interval-training sessions that secretly tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. The music will make you want to move.

Kellie Wood is owner of Woody’s Surf and Skate in Rio Grande. Kelly has been certified in the instruction of Zumba exercise for the since 2009.

Zumba Fitness with Kellie Wood at Cape May Court House Library

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Zumba is a Latin dance inspired fitness class, with easy to follow moves that anybody can do. The routines feature interval-training sessions that secretly tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. The music will make you want to move.

Kellie Wood is owner of Woody’s Surf and Skate in Rio Grande. Kelly has been certified in the instruction of Zumba exercise for the since 2009.

Basic Sign Language for Beginners: a ten week workshop at CMCH Library

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Board Room

Sign Language Instruction presented by Misty Bratton is being offered to adults who would like to learn the basics of American Sign Language and gain an introductory understanding of Deafness as a culture. The class is open to individuals with some previous experience who would like to enhance their knowledge and beginners with little or no sign language experience. American Sign Language is a unique visual language with grammatical and linguistic structure that is different from English. The course will combine vocabulary learning with the basics of grammar and linguistics, and will include a brief introduction to Deaf history and culture.

Misty Bratton has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and has completed the Interpreter Education Program for American Sign Language at Camden County College, NJ. Misty is a member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, both nationally and in the NJ chapter. Misty is currently working in the school system as an educational interpreter and in the community as a freelance interpreter.

Dungeons and Dragons

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Join us for 3/3.5 edition Dungeon and Dragons! Bring your character or make one here!

Reading Rumpus: Book Club for 1st & 2nd Grade

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Kitchen

Kids in the first and second grade are welcome to join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month (usually) for book discussion, treats, and a craft or game. Sign up in the Children's Room of the Court House Library and check out a book. If you have any questions call Miss Katie at 609-463-6354.

We hope to see you there!

Wake Up to Your Dreams

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Board Room

In this proactive class you will be instructed on dream interpretation, how to successfully remember your dreams, how to keep a dream journal, how to use your dreams in a practical way, how to influence your dreams to supply yourself with the answers to pressing problems, and to translate what your dreams are trying to tell you.

Joan Quilligan has over 30 year’s experience of dream consulting, using it as an individual tool and in conjunction with her professional training. She has successfully conducted dream interpretation workshops and classes

Mobile First Aid

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Technology Learning Center

Taking care of your phones and mobile devices can be a challenge. Let us show you some quick and easy ways to keep them safe and healthy. We will review common apps and settings that are sure to keep your devices hale and hearty.

Gentle Yoga for Beginners at Main Library in CMCH

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Reference Room

The Gentle Yoga class is beginner friendly and accessible to all levels. Classes focus on stretching, balancing, and basic postures that encourage movement with the breath. The class goal is to strengthen and stretch the body to increase flexibility. Yoga helps to reduce stress and focus the mind.

Class instructor Rebecca Davis channeled her passion for exploring movement at an early age through her training in classical ballet and modern dance. These explorations of movement lead her to the study of Yoga. Davis completed the Yoga Nine 200 hour teacher training with Laurie Green and is currently completing her 500 hour (Advanced Yoga Teacher) certification at Yoga Nine; working closely with Laurie Green and Edward Clark.

Game Night

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Play the latest in console gaming Wii, PS3, and XBOX 360. Plus tons of other games like Apples to Apples, Munchkin, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic the Gathering!

All Levels Yoga for Intermediate Yogis instructed by Rebecca Davis

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Reference Room

The All Levels Intermediate class explores basic flow of movement with breath and a focus on deeper movement in posture variations. The class is designed for the advanced beginner/intermediate yogi. Yoga helps to reduce stress and focus the mind.

Class instructor Rebecca Davis channeled her passion for exploring movement at an early age through her training in classical ballet and modern dance. These explorations of movement lead her to the study of Yoga. Davis completed the Yoga Nine 200 hour teacher training with Laurie Green and is currently completing her 500 hour (Advanced Yoga Teacher) certification at Yoga Nine; working closely with Laurie Green and Edward Clark.

Low Sit Cardio instructed by Tammy Decker at the Cape May Court House Library

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

This class is designed to work heart and muscles, and build bone density. Cardio exercise is known to help with flexibility, to develop strength, to give a renewed sense of balance and wellbeing, and to enhance your ability to function in daily life.

Tammy went to school in N.Y. where she studied sports and fitness. She has managed gyms that catered to the elderly. Tammy taught at Ramapo College, and designing new programs for the adjunct courses for seniors in the area. In 2000 she moved to Cape May Court House.

Sit Combo Cardio Moves for the Physically Disabled Persons

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Complete Sit Cardio is offered for physically disabled persons. This class will offer techniques that allow opportunity to increase the movement and strength of individuals who are challenged daily. We will build muscle, movement, and mind control so everyday activities get easier. This class is for the individuals who cannot stand and need exercises to help build strength coordination and balance.

Tammy Decker has been teaching complete sit cardio to post therapy clients in Cape May County area for ten years. Prior to 2001 she held these workshops in North Jersey. Tammy minored in geriatrics and has a masters in aquatic post therapy.

Yoga for Kids and Teens

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Kids and teens age 7-18 are invited to join us for an exploration of the practice of yoga. The focus of the class will be learning basic postures, breathing techniques, learning the art of movement, and also the art of being still. The classes will run for five weeks and will be held on Mondays starting at 3:45. If you are interested in attending please bring either a yoga mat or a large towel, and wear loose fitted clothing that allows for movement.

Classes will be taught by Rebecca Davis RYT500. Rebecca channeled her passion for exploring movement at an early age through her training in classical ballet and modern dance. This exploration of movement lead her to the study of yoga. Rebecca completed the Yoga Nine 500 hour teacher training working closely with Laurie Greene, Edward Clark. When Rebecca isn't teaching yoga she teaches Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, and History at the high school level.

No registration is required. Please call the Children's Department at (609) 463-6354 or email children@cmclibrary.org with questions.

Beginner Spanish at Cape May Court House Library

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Board Room

Sharyn Mead will guide you through conversations on getting to know people, finding a hotel, seeing the sights, choosing entertainment, and ordering food. Learn how to deal with shop owners for clothes, groceries, and pharmacy purchases as well as how to transact essential services with the bank, post office telephone, doctors, and emergency help. The test provides a ready-made end-of-course quiz and practice vocabulary cards.

Sharyn Mead has been a French and Spanish teacher for 20 years in both private and public middle and high schools. Mead has taken several foreign course studies in Cuernavaca, Mexico and Madrid Spain at the Escuela Bilingue.

Paint Your Own Pottery for Kids

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Back by popular demand! Kids age 4-12 are invited to join us for a Paint Your Own Pottery session presented by Jennifer Boyce from Glazed Over Studio! Come paint a piece of pottery and design your new favorite bowl, plate or cup. All your designs are food, dishwasher and microwave safe. Pottery makes a great gift!

Kids will choose one piece of pottery to paint. Pottery will be collected at the end of the program, taken to be fired in a kiln and then returned to the library several days later.

Space is limited and registration is required. This is a free art program. For more information, please call the Children's Department at (609) 463-6354.

Jennifer Boyce is the owner of Glazed Over Studio in Ocean City, NJ. Glazed Over Studios is a Paint Your Own Pottery studio that includes mosaics, mixed media and clay. Glazed Over studios offer s many opportunities to dabble in the creative arts. Glazed Over Studios has been in Ocean City for over 10 years

Gourmet Pasta Cooking Demonstration

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Kitchen

Join us for an exciting demonstration on how to cook some delicious gourmet pastas. Chef James has created some wonderful recipes to share with you. On the menu for the day will be goat cheese and arugula ravioli with tomato-pancetta butter, farfelle with fresh mozzarella, basil and vine-ripe tomatoes, and other tasty homemade pastas.

Chef Harris was trained in the culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University. He has qualified as a GREAT Guide as part of NFCA’s Gluten-free Resource Education and Awareness Training program, though this program will not be gluten free.

Zumba Fitness with Kellie Wood at Cape May Court House Library

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Zumba is a Latin dance inspired fitness class, with easy to follow moves that anybody can do. The routines feature interval-training sessions that secretly tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. The music will make you want to move.

Kellie Wood is owner of Woody’s Surf and Skate in Rio Grande. Kelly has been certified in the instruction of Zumba exercise for the since 2009.

Healthy Lifestyle Makeover Workshops: Eat Well, Move More, Look and Feel Great

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Board Room

Have you decided ‘it is time to get healthy,’ but you are not quite certain how to go about it? With bathing suit season approaching, learn four strategies for changing eating and physical activity behaviors to help you reach your goals.

Janis Washington White is a certified health & lifestyles coach. Coach Janis received her Life Coach certification from the Coach Training Alliance (CTA) and Health Coach training through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). She focuses on helping people reframe old beliefs and adopt healthy habits for life

Zumba Fitness with Kellie Wood at Cape May Court House Library

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Zumba is a Latin dance inspired fitness class, with easy to follow moves that anybody can do. The routines feature interval-training sessions that secretly tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. The music will make you want to move.

Kellie Wood is owner of Woody’s Surf and Skate in Rio Grande. Kelly has been certified in the instruction of Zumba exercise for the since 2009.

Basic Sign Language for Beginners: a ten week workshop at CMCH Library

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Kitchen

Sign Language Instruction presented by Misty Bratton is being offered to adults who would like to learn the basics of American Sign Language and gain an introductory understanding of Deafness as a culture. The class is open to individuals with some previous experience who would like to enhance their knowledge and beginners with little or no sign language experience. American Sign Language is a unique visual language with grammatical and linguistic structure that is different from English. The course will combine vocabulary learning with the basics of grammar and linguistics, and will include a brief introduction to Deaf history and culture.

Misty Bratton has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and has completed the Interpreter Education Program for American Sign Language at Camden County College, NJ. Misty is a member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, both nationally and in the NJ chapter. Misty is currently working in the school system as an educational interpreter and in the community as a freelance interpreter.

Dungeons and Dragons

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Join us for 3/3.5 edition Dungeon and Dragons! Bring your character or make one here!

Wake Up to Your Dreams

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Board Room

In this proactive class you will be instructed on dream interpretation, how to successfully remember your dreams, how to keep a dream journal, how to use your dreams in a practical way, how to influence your dreams to supply yourself with the answers to pressing problems, and to translate what your dreams are trying to tell you.

Joan Quilligan has over 30 year’s experience of dream consulting, using it as an individual tool and in conjunction with her professional training. She has successfully conducted dream interpretation workshops and classes

Manga Club at Court House Library

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Kitchen

Do you love manga or want to learn more about Japanese comics? Are you age 12-18? Join us in the Court House Library Kitchen to talk about your favorite manga series, draw manga-style art, and recommend new manga, comics, or graphic novels you'd like to see on our shelves! No registration is required.

Gentle Yoga for Beginners at Main Library in CMCH

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Reference Room

The Gentle Yoga class is beginner friendly and accessible to all levels. Classes focus on stretching, balancing, and basic postures that encourage movement with the breath. The class goal is to strengthen and stretch the body to increase flexibility. Yoga helps to reduce stress and focus the mind.

Class instructor Rebecca Davis channeled her passion for exploring movement at an early age through her training in classical ballet and modern dance. These explorations of movement lead her to the study of Yoga. Davis completed the Yoga Nine 200 hour teacher training with Laurie Green and is currently completing her 500 hour (Advanced Yoga Teacher) certification at Yoga Nine; working closely with Laurie Green and Edward Clark.

Game Night

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Play the latest in console gaming Wii, PS3, and XBOX 360. Plus tons of other games like Apples to Apples, Munchkin, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic the Gathering!

All Levels Yoga for Intermediate Yogis instructed by Rebecca Davis

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Reference Room

The All Levels Intermediate class explores basic flow of movement with breath and a focus on deeper movement in posture variations. The class is designed for the advanced beginner/intermediate yogi. Yoga helps to reduce stress and focus the mind.

Class instructor Rebecca Davis channeled her passion for exploring movement at an early age through her training in classical ballet and modern dance. These explorations of movement lead her to the study of Yoga. Davis completed the Yoga Nine 200 hour teacher training with Laurie Green and is currently completing her 500 hour (Advanced Yoga Teacher) certification at Yoga Nine; working closely with Laurie Green and Edward Clark.

1st Thursday Book Club

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Board Room

The Cape May County Library invites the public to attend “The First Thursday Book Club” in 2012. The club will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at the Main Library located at 30 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.

Join us for a lively discussion of recent literary fiction.

Participants are also invited to contact presenter Kathy Tweed by email kathyanntweed@yahoo.com for more information.

Introduction to Windows 8

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Technology Learning Center

Windows 8 is here. Its new look and design is completely new and different. Windows 8 is now deploying apps and has a new interface geared towards touch screen devices. Stop by to learn about the latest version of Windows and explore its possibilities. We will be offering a demo of the new software, as well as answering questions regarding the latest release.

Low Sit Cardio instructed by Tammy Decker at the Cape May Court House Library

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

This class is designed to work heart and muscles, and build bone density. Cardio exercise is known to help with flexibility, to develop strength, to give a renewed sense of balance and wellbeing, and to enhance your ability to function in daily life.

Tammy went to school in N.Y. where she studied sports and fitness. She has managed gyms that catered to the elderly. Tammy taught at Ramapo College, and designing new programs for the adjunct courses for seniors in the area. In 2000 she moved to Cape May Court House.

Iphones for Beginners

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Technology Learning Center

This class is designed to illustrate the basic functionality of the iPhone, as well as demonstrate tips, tricks, and shortcuts that will benefit the novice to the expert. Please note, this is a review of the iPhone and we will not be providing iPhones for the class.

Technology Help

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Technology Learning Center

Interested in learning about ereaders or tablets? Would you like to look at a variety of mobile gadgets before making a purchase? Having difficulty with a particular program? Please stop by our Technology Learning Center (TLC) for individual attention with regards to technology. We are here to offer information on software, hardware, and all kinds of gadgets.

My 1st Computer Class

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Technology Learning Center

Feeling like you've been left behind? Family members doing all your computing for you? Well, learn the absolute basics and gain confidence in this workshop for the complete novice. You will learn how to use the mouse with guided instruction on the Mouserobics website. You'll also learn some important menu functions and keyboard shortcuts. Mastery of the mouse is required for admission into any other workshop so if you don't know a scroll bar from a drop down menu, a radio button from a checkbox, this will help you sort things out. We'll teach you what the different parts of the computer are called and have you assist in asembling a computer workstation (monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.) just as you would if you were taking a new machine out of the box. Some basic tips on taking care of yourself and your computer components will also be included. Get over your fears and join the fun!

Sit Combo Cardio Moves for the Physically Disabled Persons

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Complete Sit Cardio is offered for physically disabled persons. This class will offer techniques that allow opportunity to increase the movement and strength of individuals who are challenged daily. We will build muscle, movement, and mind control so everyday activities get easier. This class is for the individuals who cannot stand and need exercises to help build strength coordination and balance.

Tammy Decker has been teaching complete sit cardio to post therapy clients in Cape May County area for ten years. Prior to 2001 she held these workshops in North Jersey. Tammy minored in geriatrics and has a masters in aquatic post therapy.

Yoga for Kids and Teens

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Kids and teens age 7-18 are invited to join us for an exploration of the practice of yoga. The focus of the class will be learning basic postures, breathing techniques, learning the art of movement, and also the art of being still. The classes will run for five weeks and will be held on Mondays starting at 3:45. If you are interested in attending please bring either a yoga mat or a large towel, and wear loose fitted clothing that allows for movement.

Classes will be taught by Rebecca Davis RYT500. Rebecca channeled her passion for exploring movement at an early age through her training in classical ballet and modern dance. This exploration of movement lead her to the study of yoga. Rebecca completed the Yoga Nine 500 hour teacher training working closely with Laurie Greene, Edward Clark. When Rebecca isn't teaching yoga she teaches Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, and History at the high school level.

No registration is required. Please call the Children's Department at (609) 463-6354 or email children@cmclibrary.org with questions.

Beginner Spanish at Cape May Court House Library

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Board Room

Sharyn Mead will guide you through conversations on getting to know people, finding a hotel, seeing the sights, choosing entertainment, and ordering food. Learn how to deal with shop owners for clothes, groceries, and pharmacy purchases as well as how to transact essential services with the bank, post office telephone, doctors, and emergency help. The test provides a ready-made end-of-course quiz and practice vocabulary cards.

Sharyn Mead has been a French and Spanish teacher for 20 years in both private and public middle and high schools. Mead has taken several foreign course studies in Cuernavaca, Mexico and Madrid Spain at the Escuela Bilingue.

Book Friends Book Club

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Kitchen

Third and fourth graders are invited to join us at the library for the Book Friends Book Club which meets (usually on) the third Monday of each month. Kids can register in the Children’s Room of the Court House Library, pick up a book, and then come for a book discussion, craft or game, and a snack.

Questions/Comments/Concerns contact Kellie at 463-6354

Zumba Fitness with Kellie Wood at Cape May Court House Library

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Zumba is a Latin dance inspired fitness class, with easy to follow moves that anybody can do. The routines feature interval-training sessions that secretly tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. The music will make you want to move.

Kellie Wood is owner of Woody’s Surf and Skate in Rio Grande. Kelly has been certified in the instruction of Zumba exercise for the since 2009.

Zumba Fitness with Kellie Wood at Cape May Court House Library

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Zumba is a Latin dance inspired fitness class, with easy to follow moves that anybody can do. The routines feature interval-training sessions that secretly tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. The music will make you want to move.

Kellie Wood is owner of Woody’s Surf and Skate in Rio Grande. Kelly has been certified in the instruction of Zumba exercise for the since 2009.

Basic Sign Language for Beginners: a ten week workshop at CMCH Library

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Kitchen

Sign Language Instruction presented by Misty Bratton is being offered to adults who would like to learn the basics of American Sign Language and gain an introductory understanding of Deafness as a culture. The class is open to individuals with some previous experience who would like to enhance their knowledge and beginners with little or no sign language experience. American Sign Language is a unique visual language with grammatical and linguistic structure that is different from English. The course will combine vocabulary learning with the basics of grammar and linguistics, and will include a brief introduction to Deaf history and culture.

Misty Bratton has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and has completed the Interpreter Education Program for American Sign Language at Camden County College, NJ. Misty is a member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, both nationally and in the NJ chapter. Misty is currently working in the school system as an educational interpreter and in the community as a freelance interpreter.

Dungeons and Dragons

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Join us for 3/3.5 edition Dungeon and Dragons! Bring your character or make one here!

Wake Up to Your Dreams

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Board Room

In this proactive class you will be instructed on dream interpretation, how to successfully remember your dreams, how to keep a dream journal, how to use your dreams in a practical way, how to influence your dreams to supply yourself with the answers to pressing problems, and to translate what your dreams are trying to tell you.

Joan Quilligan has over 30 year’s experience of dream consulting, using it as an individual tool and in conjunction with her professional training. She has successfully conducted dream interpretation workshops and classes

Passwords

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Technology Learning Center

We all know why we have passwords; to keep other people out of our private business. But is your password strong enough to keep others out? Let us show you some tips and tricks on making sure yours are as strong as they can be.

Nature Notes with Don Freiday at Cape May Court House Library

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Take a look at the natural world in Cape May, Atlantic, and Cumberland County and learn the ins and outs of South Jersey’s nature scene. Birds, mammals, flowers, insects and much more, all come under the spotlight as we look at what to expect now and in the coming month.

Don Freiday is a graduate of Rutgers University. He is currently the regional coordinator for the New Jersey Breeding Bird Atlas. Freiday is also the co-author of two books: “A Precious Place, a Naturalist Explores New Jersey” and “Wild Journeys: Migration in New Jersey. Don is the creator and author of the Freiday Bird blog.

Gentle Yoga for Beginners at Main Library in CMCH

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Reference Room

The Gentle Yoga class is beginner friendly and accessible to all levels. Classes focus on stretching, balancing, and basic postures that encourage movement with the breath. The class goal is to strengthen and stretch the body to increase flexibility. Yoga helps to reduce stress and focus the mind.

Class instructor Rebecca Davis channeled her passion for exploring movement at an early age through her training in classical ballet and modern dance. These explorations of movement lead her to the study of Yoga. Davis completed the Yoga Nine 200 hour teacher training with Laurie Green and is currently completing her 500 hour (Advanced Yoga Teacher) certification at Yoga Nine; working closely with Laurie Green and Edward Clark.

Game Night

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Play the latest in console gaming Wii, PS3, and XBOX 360. Plus tons of other games like Apples to Apples, Munchkin, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic the Gathering!

All Levels Yoga for Intermediate Yogis instructed by Rebecca Davis

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Reference Room

The All Levels Intermediate class explores basic flow of movement with breath and a focus on deeper movement in posture variations. The class is designed for the advanced beginner/intermediate yogi. Yoga helps to reduce stress and focus the mind.

Class instructor Rebecca Davis channeled her passion for exploring movement at an early age through her training in classical ballet and modern dance. These explorations of movement lead her to the study of Yoga. Davis completed the Yoga Nine 200 hour teacher training with Laurie Green and is currently completing her 500 hour (Advanced Yoga Teacher) certification at Yoga Nine; working closely with Laurie Green and Edward Clark.

Knitting with the Knitwits

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Board Room

The “Knitwits” Knitting Group will be meeting in the Cape May Court House Library Board Room.
These will not be formal classes but anyone is invited to join in and knit with the Knitwits!

Low Sit Cardio instructed by Tammy Decker at the Cape May Court House Library

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

This class is designed to work heart and muscles, and build bone density. Cardio exercise is known to help with flexibility, to develop strength, to give a renewed sense of balance and wellbeing, and to enhance your ability to function in daily life.

Tammy went to school in N.Y. where she studied sports and fitness. She has managed gyms that catered to the elderly. Tammy taught at Ramapo College, and designing new programs for the adjunct courses for seniors in the area. In 2000 she moved to Cape May Court House.

PC First Aid

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Technology Learning Center

Keeping your computer running at optimal speed and performance is a job that requires a bit of computer knowledge. We are here to help you keep your PC fit. We will teach you how to do some diagnostic checks and demonstrate how to keep your software up to date.

My 2nd Computer Class

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Technology Learning Center

Confused by all that talk of drives, storage, memory, media, RAM, ROM? Well join us to see how the computer gets information, how it processes and stores it and where. You won't leave here writing code or doing any programming language but you'll have a good basic understanding of why you need to know what a byte is and what the computer can do with it.

To register for this or any TLC workshop, you must have a valid Cape May County library card. You must also register by telephone. Call 609-463-6341 to register for this event. If you have to leave voice mail, leave your name and telephone number and we will return your call.

Sit Combo Cardio Moves for the Physically Disabled Persons

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Complete Sit Cardio is offered for physically disabled persons. This class will offer techniques that allow opportunity to increase the movement and strength of individuals who are challenged daily. We will build muscle, movement, and mind control so everyday activities get easier. This class is for the individuals who cannot stand and need exercises to help build strength coordination and balance.

Tammy Decker has been teaching complete sit cardio to post therapy clients in Cape May County area for ten years. Prior to 2001 she held these workshops in North Jersey. Tammy minored in geriatrics and has a masters in aquatic post therapy.

Beginner Spanish at Cape May Court House Library

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Board Room

Sharyn Mead will guide you through conversations on getting to know people, finding a hotel, seeing the sights, choosing entertainment, and ordering food. Learn how to deal with shop owners for clothes, groceries, and pharmacy purchases as well as how to transact essential services with the bank, post office telephone, doctors, and emergency help. The test provides a ready-made end-of-course quiz and practice vocabulary cards.

Sharyn Mead has been a French and Spanish teacher for 20 years in both private and public middle and high schools. Mead has taken several foreign course studies in Cuernavaca, Mexico and Madrid Spain at the Escuela Bilingue.

Hummingbirds and Pollinators Gardens

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Cape May Court House Library at Court House Library Storytime Room

Vital to a healthy ecosystem and sustainable agriculture, native pollinators are often taken for granted. Their recent decline has sparked a revival in interest of their role in human affairs. Many resources are now available to help with the plight of the native pollinator; however, confusion can be your worst enemy. Along with native host plants, you will need to provide nesting sites, food and water sources, materials, and the list can go on forever! We want to help with the daunting mounds of information. Come and see what does and does not work for native pollinators of Cape May County.
Joseph Alvarez has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology/Environmental Science, is a Board Member of the Friends of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, a founding member of the Cape May County Beach Plum Association, and is active in many county and agricultural programs in South Jersey.