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Events at the Bordentown Branch of the Burlington County Library System at 18 E. Union St., Bordentown City: FOR CHILDREN
Bear Friends-Tuesday, March 8 or Wednesday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m. or Thursday, March 10 at 2:00 p.m. for children 3 to 6 years old. Nothing is better than a big, bear hug! Bring a stuffed bear to the library and enjoy stories, songs, and a fun craft. ***
Chess Club-Wednesdays, March 9 and 23 at 4:30 p.m. for kids 7 to 17 years old. Come and join your friends and neighbors for a pick up game of chess. You must already know how to play. Bring a chess set if you have one. ***
Storytelling For Children With Special Needs-Saturday, March 12 at 1:00 p.m. for kids 4 to 12 years old. Children 4 to 12 years old with special needs are invited to join storyteller Doreen Shepard for stories, of windy weather, kites and balloons. Don’t miss out on the fun! ***
Music To Move By For Children With Special Needs-Saturday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. for kids 4 to 12 years old. Children 4 to 12 years old with special needs are invited to a music program presented by Ann Wild. Music helps to smooth over stressful situations, aids in speech development, and is just plain fun! Join us for this interactive, exciting program. ***
Time For Twos-Teddy Bear Time-Tuesday, March 15 or Wednesday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. for children 24 to 35 months. Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around! Two year olds are welcome to bring their teddy bears to the library for stories, songs and a beary fun craft. ***
Toddler Time-Thursday, March 17 at 10:30 a.m. for toddlers 12 to 23 months. Bring your toddlers 12 to 23 months old and join other mothers and caregivers for stories, songs, music, finger plays and socialization activities. ***
Yoga For Children With Special Needs-Sunday, March 20 at 2:15 p.m. for children 4 to 12 years old. Yoga helps children develop better body awareness, self control, and instills calmness and confidence. This program is for special needs children 4 to 12 years old. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. ***
Movie Matinee-Saturday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m. for kids 5 years and older. Kids 5 years and older are invited to join us for a PG rated movie. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Registration is not required. Snacks are welcome.
FOR ADULTS
The Explosive Child will be held on Mondays, March 14 and 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This 2-part class will provide parents with a sensitive, workable approach to understanding and helping inflexible, easily frustrated, and sometimes explosive children. This program is sponsored by the Family Support Organization. To register, please call 609-265-8838. ***
Registration is necessary for most programs. For children’s programs, registration begins 2 weeks in advance at the library, online, or by calling 609-298-0622. A Burlington County library card is required for all programs. Library services and programs are held at our renovated facility at 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, NJ. Library hours are Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. ***
Of all the sentimental objects that people possess, none hold such a place in a person’s heart like the ones made by hand. The Rubber Stamping class at the library this month is one that will teach you how to make such hand crafted items. It’s simple yet creative and artistic: stamp an image, add color with stamp pads, colored pencils, markers or chalk and assemble into handmade projects.
This program will be on Wednesday, March 16, at 3:30and 6:15 p.m. This program requires a Burlington County library card for registration. You can register in person, online at the library website (www.bcls.lib.nj.us), or by calling us at 609-298-0622. Registration for this program begins on Feb. 16. ***
"Wii for Seniors" is a video game experience for the senior crowd! Play games on the big screen in the comfort and company of your peers. It’s fun and easy when you do it at the library! The March programs will be on Wednesday, March 23 at 10:30am. This program does not require registration. ***
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) will be available for appointments at the Bordentown Branch Library this year. The appointment hours for the volunteers will be Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In order to take advantage of this free tax assistance service, you must make an appointment in person or by telephone.(No walk-ins.) Prior to your appointment, there is a mandatory IRS form that must be completed. You can pick the form up ahead of time or come fifteen minutes prior to your appointment to complete it. In addition to this form, you (and your spouse) must bring a proof of identity (driver’s license, military ID, passport, etc.), your Social Security Card or Individual Tax Identification number (ITIN), copies of all forms (W-2, 1098, 1099), amounts of any other income, child care provider’s identification number, amounts/dates of estimated or tax payments made, and bank documents showing routing and account numbers if you are requesting direct deposit/debit.
There an income limit for people wishing to use the assistance program. Whether single or a couple, the limit is $68,000 per year.
The last day for appointments will be Thursday April 14.
This service requires a Burlington County library card for registration. Registration is only available in person or by telephone. ***
Each month, Bordentown resident and librarian Lisa Coats moderates a book discussion.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. The book for April will be "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake" by Aimee Bender. This program does not require registration. ***
Are you looking for a little extra help trying to do something online or on your laptop? Andy the librarian can take the time to sit down and assist you. You can get started with an email account or Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn account. You can start that blog or online journal. Or you can get some extra attention and help with sites on the internet or programs on your laptop. These are just a few of the things that Computer One-on-One can help you do. You can register online or call the library. When registering for the program, please choose only one session and tell us what topic you’d like assistance with in the "Special Needs" box. (Not all topics can be addressed, but we will try to help.) *** "Librarian One-on-One" is a personalized one-on-one sit down session with librarian Andy Woodworth. From learning to cut and paste to resume writing and job hunting to doing research, sessions will be an individually tailored to your needs. No matter is too small or large when it comes to getting help. You can make an appointment in person at the Adult Reference Desk or by calling the library. When making an appointment, ask for Andy Woodworth (609-298-0622 ext. 203). Requests for "Librarians One-on-One" are limited by staff and resource availability. ***
Does the Bordentown Library accept donations? Yes!
BUT!
The Bordentown Library would like to remind patrons that we accept new or gently used books, CDs, and DVDs that are in good condition and less than five years old. Exemptions may be made for materials of continued popularity, state or local historical significance, permanent value as a source material, or classic literary or artistic value. The library cannot accept magazine or newspaper donations except under special circumstances. We do not accept textbooks or encyclopedia sets under any circumstances. Materials donated become property of the library and may be added to the collection or sold to pay for new library materials and programs.
All donations MUST be dropped off at the Adult Circulation Desk. Don’t leave it at the front or back door. Rain, snow, animals, and all sorts of not-good-for-books kind of things happen when you do that. Bring it inside!
Registration is necessary for most programs. For children’s programs, registration begins two weeks in advance at the library, online, or by calling 298-0622. A Burlington County library card is required for all programs. Library services and programs are held at our renovated facility at 18 E. Union St. in Bordentown. Library hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

