The Somerset County Library System-New Jersey will offer the following virtual programs throughout February:
Virtual Programs for Children, ‘Tweens, and Teens
- Tips and Tricks for Animal Crossing, grades 6-12, 5-6 p.m. Feb. 1. Discover tips and tricks for the Nintendo Switch game. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4669932.
- Meet author Rita Williams-Garcia, grades 6-12, 1-2 p.m. Feb. 2. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4674792.
- T-shirt bag craft, grades 3-8, 4-5 p.m. Feb. 2. Upcycle an old t-shirt into a new bag. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4644616.
- Advanced strategies for chess, grades 9-12, 4-4:45 p.m. Feb. 5. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4644840.
- Exploring Tangrams: Lunar New Year, The Year of the Ox, grades K-5, 4-4:45 p.m. Feb. 5. Explore the ancient Chinese puzzle and a story. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4672405.
- “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” party, grades 6-12, 5-6 p.m. Feb. 8. Celebrate the release of the newest movie in the series. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4672408.
- Chinese knots and paper cutting workshop, grades 3 and up, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Celebrate Lunar New Year with two ancient folk arts. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4646912.
- Dogs Save the Day: Stories of Canine Heroes, grades K-5, 7-8 p.m. Feb. 17. Discover thrilling and touching stories of dogs, then craft a paper pup. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4672432.
- Meet author Gordon Korman, grades 2 and up, 1-1:45 p.m. Feb. 24. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4644903.
- Budget shopping for food, grades 9-12, 4-5 p.m. Feb. 26. Learn to budget money. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4644935.
Virtual Programs for Adults
- Manage Stress, Manage Your Heart Health, presented by Karen Sammer of WomenHeart, 7-8 p.m. Feb. 2. Learn about risks for heart disease, the signs of a heart attack, and strategies to better manage work and life stress. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4508047.
- Overcoming chronic pain, presented by Dr. Gene Ketselman, 3-4 p.m. Feb. 5. Unravel the mysteries of chronic pain, and delve into research-proven strategies to specifically address the main factors associated with it. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4644399.
- Meet author Caroline Fraser, 7-8 p.m. Feb. 8. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4562172.
- Upcycle Crafts, 6-7 p.m. Feb. 11. Upcycle materials from nature or home to make seasonal decor. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4669180.
- Meet author Derick Lugo, 7-8 p.m. Feb. 11. Discover Lugo’s story of hiking the Appalachian Trail. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4502858.
- Ancient China, presented by Pr. Jeff Kampf, 7-8 p.m. Feb. 16. Explore the three dynastic cycles that covered many centuries of classical China. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4618628.
- Avoid employment scams, 2-3 p.m. Feb. 19. Learn the questions to ask, and the approach to take, to feel empowered to identify and avoid scams. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4585202.
- Meet Brian Armstrong, author of “The Franklin Park Tragedy,” 2-3 p.m. Feb. 20. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4662148.
- The World Changed, So Did the Music, presented by Dr. Robert W. Butts, 7-8 p.m. Feb. 23. Tune in to a discussion about the sounds, aesthetics and auras of each decade in the modern era. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4597054.
- Meet Mally Becker, author of “The Turncoat’s Widow,” 2-3 p.m. Feb. 26. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4625204.
Note: The library will be closed Feb. 15 in honor of Presidents Day.
For more information, visit sclsnj.libnet.info/events.