Monroe Township Library

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**Summer 2013 Volunteers Needed!**
The Monroe Township Library is currently seeking volunteers for its 2013 Math and Reading Partners program! Math and Reading Partners is a summer program for children finishing Grades K-7 Students are individually paired with an adult or high school volunteer from the community who will help them practice their math skills and/or reading skills over the summer months. The Youth Services Department hopes that you will consider participating in this successful program. Volunteer applications may be picked up at the Youth Services Desk or downloaded here. Applications are due Friday, May 17th. For more information, please stop by or call the Youth Services Department at 732-521-5000, extension 116. Posted: 04-18-2013 Posted by: Lynnette Fucci

**Music with Pat McKinley**
Due to illness, the Tuesday March 26th session of Music with Pat McKinley has been cancelled. Posted: 03-25-2013 Posted by: Lynnette Fucci

**NEW! Drop-In Tutoring!**
Click on the image to see the flyer full size. Posted: 12-28-2012 Posted by: Lynnette Fucci

**Children's Events**
Registration for December's Children's events begins today, Tuesday November 27th! Visit the Library's calendar of events to sign up for Art Smart, Scribble Art, Chess Club and more! Posted: 11-27-2012 Posted by: Lynnette Fucci

**Spooky!**
Posted: 10-03-2012 Posted by: kklapperstuck

**Got Apps?**
Looking for quality children's apps for your mobile device or tablet? Babble.com just announced their "Top 50 Best Kids Apps" for 2012. Click here to see it! Interested in further "app" resources? Here are some sites we like: Darien Public Library (CT) - Early Literacy iPad Apps The Darien Public Library lists a variety of educational and fun apps for pre-schoolers. The iPhone Mom The iPhone Mom is a site put together by real moms who review apps for kids AND for moms! Moms with Apps Another popular mom-run site that provides helpful reviews on children's apps and tech info, as well as great deals with weekly "App Friday" app discounts. Posted: 08-24-2012 Posted by: Megan McCarthy

**Math and Reading Buddies Applications for Fall - Now Available!**
Does your child need additional help in math and/or reading? The Monroe Township Library Math and Reading Buddies program individually pairs high school volunteers with elementary and middle school students who need to practice their math or reading skills. The Buddies usually meet for up to one hour per week after school or on weekends at the Library—once paired, meeting times are set up by the volunteer and student’s family together. Click here for a .pdf of the student application! The Fall Session runs from September 24 to December 14, and applications are due Friday, September 7, so sign up today! For further questions, contact the Youth Services Department at 732-521-5000 x.116. Volunteer applications for high school students can be found by clicking here. Posted: 08-15-2012 Posted by: Megan McCarthy

**Children's Programs and Events in September**
Check out what's happening in the Youth Services Department this September! Registration for September programs begins Tuesday, August 28 at 9:30 a.m. For more information about programs and registration, click here to see a .pdf of our Children's events calendar in newsletter form, or visit the Library's online events calendar on our home page. Posted: 08-10-2012 Posted by: Megan McCarthy

**Children's Events in August!**
Check out what's happening in the Children's Department this August! Registration for August programs begins Tuesday, June 31 at 9:30 a.m. For more information about programs and registration, click here to see a .pdf of our Children's events calendar in newsletter form, or visit the Library's online events calendar on our home page. Posted: 07-20-2012 Posted by: Megan McCarthy

**PLEASE NOMINATE US!**
Please nominate the Monroe Township in the READ! BUILD! PLAY! Project : http://www.readbuildplay.com LEGO® DUPLO® and the Association for Library Services To Children (ALSC) have joined hands to celebrate and support local libraries. The most nominated library in the "Read! Build! Play!" project receives $5,000 for books and supplies. The top 200 libraries receive a special LEGO DUPLO Read! Build! Play! toolkit chock full of cutting edge, early literacy programming that combines preschool books with a versatile collection of DUPLO bricks! Posted: 07-03-2012 Posted by: Lynnette Fucci

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