Belmar Public Library

Bridge
2023-09-20 12:30 - 15:00, 2023-09-27 12:30 - 15:00, 2023-10-04 12:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
BRIDGE
Every Wednesday 12:30 pm – 3 pm.
Lower Level Tarzian Media Room.
Open to all bridge players!

Orgelkids - Build a Real Pipe Organ
2023-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Build a Real Pipe Organ

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 4 pm
Belmar Public Library
Lower Level Tarzian Media Room
This Event is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Register to reserve your place on the buttons
above and below
What is Orgelkids?
Orgelkids is a real, portable pipe organ that you build and play.
It will capture, excite and engage your imagination!
In less than an hour, our group will assemble almost 200 pieces into a beautiful instrument and then make beautiful music.
For all ages 5 to 95, this is a great family and group event that teaches teamwork, history, science, music and more!
This is a great opportunity to get to know a musical instrument that has been in use for centuries…how it works, how to play it, and how to appreciate its wonderful sound!

Mat Yoga with Brenda Yarnold
2023-09-21 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-09-28 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-10-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
MAT YOGA
with Brenda Yarnold

Every Thursday, 11:30 AM
$5 Fee for Non-Residents

Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar

YOGA Teaches us about our bodies
YOGA Teaches us how to breathe better
YOGA Teaches us how to use our energy more effectively
YOGA Teaches us how to quiet the mind

Brenda is a very well known professional Yoga practitioner in the Jersey Shore area and has a desire to help others who feel “out of place” in their bodies either because of illness, weight issues or otherwise.
Brenda received her 200-hour certification with Blue Moon Yoga in 2011 and is an Experienced Yoga Teacher, registered with Yoga Alliance. She was certified in Chair Yoga in August, 2014 with Lakshmi Voelker. She worked as co-director of Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga and continued to learn as much as she could about Chair Yoga. She has also studied with Dr. Eric Goodman, founder of Foundation Training, and is currently working towards her 300-hour teacher training certification through Kripalu School of Yoga and Health in the Berkshires, MA. Brenda also embarked on a 9-month online training with Leslie Kaminoff, the premier yoga anatomist and “breath guru.” In addition, Brenda is diving deep into the needs of those suffering from Parkinson’s Disease by studying with Theresa Conroy in a program developed in conjunction with the guidance of the Parkinson’s Council. In a unique marriage of her studies, she is fully walking her path, and is thrilled to bring yoga you.
Brenda is known for her compassionate and non-judgmental teaching style, and her classes are challenging to her population yet fun. She shows her clients how to create a pain-free body, allowing them to live fully the life they desire.

Pruning Basics with Bob Magovern of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County
2023-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
The Belmar Shade Tree Commission, in partnership with the
Belmar Public Library, presents
PRUNING BASICS
with Bob Magovern
of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County

Thursday, September 21, 2023. 6 pm
LIVE at the Belmar Public LIbrary’s Lower Level Tarzian Media Room.

Are you planning to prune the plants in your yard?

Learn why pruning is needed, when pruning is appropriate, and how to do it without spreading disease or making things worse.

There will be lots of helpful hints along the way.

Bob Magovern has 20 years experience as a certified Master Gardener. He is certified in Professional Landscaping and Pest and Disease Management. Bob has worked as a horticulturist for a large retail nursery, giving workshops and managing plant health. He was previously a Program Assistant to the Monmouth County Agricultural Agent working on issues surrounding watersheds, rain gardens, and soil testing. Bob loves sharing his knowledge with the public.

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mobility, Balance and Strength Training with Erica Coviello
2023-09-22 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-09-29 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-10-06 08:30 - 09:30 | Borough Hall Gym, 601 Main St., Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
11:30 am Tuesdays & Fridays *for Belmar residents*
1 PM Thursdays *all attendees*
Taylor Pavilion
500 Ocean Ave., Belmar

Tuesday and Friday sessions are open to Belmar residents only.
Erica Coviello is a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Running Coach.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Designed to help you build strength, balance, and improved mobility, this class is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals who want to stay active, healthy, and independent.

Erica is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, specializing in functional training and corrective exercises. She will offer modifications, progressions, and alternative exercises to ensure that everyone can participate safely and effectively and achieve their goals.

This class is an excellent way to maintain and improve function and flexibility while enjoying the social benefits of a supportive community, helping you stay motivated and committed to your fitness goals.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please wear comfortable clothing, sneakers, and bring water. Your own yoga mat is highly recommended.
Tuesday and Friday sessions are open to Belmar residents only.

Tai Chi and Qigong with Melinda Applegate
2023-09-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Tai Chi & Qigong with Melinda Applegate

FIND YOUR INNER PEACE
Every Friday 10 am at Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar
Melinda Applegate is a certified teacher of Qigong & Tai Chi by The Chi Center in Santa Cruz, Ca. She has a IIQTC Qigong Community Leadership certification from Dr. Roger Jahnke. Overall she has studied with many other brilliant teachers accruing over 1500 hours of training thus far. She holds an honorary degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Heartwood Institute and is a member of the National Qigong Association.
Melinda has been an Asian Healing Arts Practitioner since 2001. She began her journey with qigong and tai chi as a daily practice over 28+ years ago. On a healing path away from injuries and stress she was led to eventually become an accomplished bodyworker & certified teacher of Qigong. This life has brought her much joy and happiness, teaching all ages and abilities.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!

What is Qigong?
Qigong is an ancient healing art that involves moving the body mind and spirit comfortably with the stillness of meditation. Practice can be fun warming up with mindful flowing movements. Graceful and energizing, you’ll leave a class feeling the whole body stretched, calm, and aligned. Qigong is effortless power
Qi (chi) is Life force energy and Gong is the mastering work of that life force.

Toddler StoryTime
2023-09-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
TODDLER STORYTIME with Sue Lubin

EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Mondays & Wednesdays 10 am

Let your kids be kids at StoryTime, an interactive and creative experience where Susan Lubin reads several stories, and sings and dances with them.
PLUS a fun and simple craft, finished off with Bubbles!!!
Perfect for your toddlers and pre-schoolers!

Toddler StoryTime is perfect for your toddlers and pre-schoolers!

All participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

All participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

WOLVES - A Live Animal Event
2023-09-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
WOLVES – A Live Animal Event

Saturday September 23, 2023 11 AM
Taylor Pavilion
500 Ocean Ave., Belmar

The Belmar Public Library,
in Partnership with

Presents an exciting and unique opportunity to interact with and learn about these beautiful animals.
Staff of Howling Woods Farm will provide a presentation on the life of WOLVES. It will include Facts and Myths about Wolves and their life in the wild along with efforts Howling Woods Farm staff are taking to preserve the Wolf population.
They will bring TWO live wolf dogs for everyone to meet and get to know.
You will be allowed to interact and take photos with the wolves, and hear them HOWL!

What is a Wolf Dog?
A wolf dog is a combination of wolf and dog.
A Wolfdog, also known as a ‘wolf hybrid’, is simply a dog that has wolf in its family history. While it is widely understood that all dog breeds have descended from the wolf, a Wolfdog has pure wolf recently in its background, such as a parent or great grandparent (Whereas your family dog may have to go back hundreds of generations to pure wolf).
Genetically, the wolf and the dog are the same species – thus they are not actually ‘hybrids’ (for a human comparison, a wolf and a dog are no different than a person of Asian decent is different from a person of European descent)
You are welcome to bring your own camera.
Please wear appropriate clothing. To ensure a quality and safe experience, Howling Woods Farm recommends the following clothing guidelines:
DO NOT WEAR:

Any animal products
Wool (sweaters, etc.)
Real or imitation fur
Down or ‘puffy’ jackets
Leather (leather shoes are permitted)
Loose flowing clothing
Strong perfumes or cologne
Any apparel that has attachments which dangle, or any objects that dangle.
Anything with odor in your pockets (gum, cigarettes, candy, etc)
Open toed footwear or heels.

You can learn more about Howling Woods Farm and wolves in general at their website:
https://howlingwoods.org

Meditation
2023-09-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Meditation with Roseanne Petropoulos

Effective February 5, 2024

MONDAYS 11 AM at the Belmar Public Library’s
Lower Level Tarzian Media Room

All are invited to practice Lovingkindness Meditation every Monday 11AM

Sit among others in a safe and non judgemental space which will allow the comfort to connect to our inner source and each other.

Let go of thought patterns that limit our peace of mind.

Meditation has proven benefits such as:

Improves all body functions
Lowers blood pressure
Improves digestion
Relaxes body reducing muscle tension & pain
Improves brain function & memory
Process stress more efficiently
Reduces anxiety & worry
Focus attention clearly
Promotes positive attitude
Creates peace and wellness within and all that surrounds us

Healthy Steps with Ginger Decker
2023-09-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO HEALTHY STEPS CLASS ON DECEMBER 27.
THE NEXT CLASS IS TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 2023

Gentle moves to upbeat music!
Healthy Steps is a therapeutic exercise and dance program rooted in solid principles of physical therapy. Healthy Steps along with its Music Movement Program is intended to enhance wellness and promote quality of life.
Ginger Decker is a Certified Healthy Steps Instructor and Reiki Master practicing the Healing Arts since 2000.
The intent of this program is to help you thrive physically and emotionally. Upbeat music will guide you through gentle movements.

No special ability is needed as these movements can be done while seated
Classes are one hour in length
Brief water breaks are provided
Wear loose comfortable clothing and clothes

How you will benefit from this program:

Increase mobility and flexibility
enhance energy level
Decrease fatigue
Increase mood level

Especially beneficial for those with or recovering from:

Breast Cancer or other forms of Cancer
Arthritis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s
Other chronic or debilitating diseases

This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Every Tuesday 10 am
Lower Level Tarzian Media Room

Healthy Steps with Ginger Decker
2023-09-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
TUESDAYS, 10 AM
Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar

Healthy Steps is a therapeutic exercise and dance program rooted in solid principles of physical therapy. Healthy Steps along with its Music Movement Program is intended to enhance wellness and promote quality of life.
Ginger Decker is a Certified Healthy Steps Instructor and Reiki Master practicing the Healing Arts since 2000.
The intent of this program is to help you thrive physically and emotionally. Upbeat music will guide you through gentle movements.

No special ability is needed as these movements can be done while seated
Classes are one hour in length
Brief water breaks are provided
Wear loose comfortable clothing and clothes

How you will benefit from this program:

Increase mobility and flexibility
enhance energy level
Decrease fatigue
Increase mood level

Especially beneficial for those with or recovering from:

Breast Cancer or other forms of Cancer
Arthritis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s
Other chronic or debilitating diseases

This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

AuthorTime with Jo Anna Kloster
2023-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Because it’s never too late to do the right thing…
Dogs sold from puppy mills carry behavioral baggage just like children reared in orphanages and in foster care as Lily quickly learns in this middle-grade novel.
When sixth-grader Lily Grabowski takes in her teacher’s puppy-mill rescue dog, without parental permission, it sets off a chain of events that challenges her dog smarts, self-esteem, and ideas about what it means to be a true friend.
​As Lily’s heart opens to this tiny dog, complications mount. Cagney howls all day because of separation anxiety. Lily’s nemesis neighbor threatens to call the dog warden about a noise nuisance. BFF drama threatens Lily’s class project on why underdogs matter. Lily’s over-protective mom issues a thirty-day ultimatum, and Lily’s guilty conscience grows while a broken promise looms.
​In the end, Lily must choose. Either surrender Cagney because his needs are bigger than her ability to help him or stand up for what she believes will save him.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jo Anna Dressler Kloster is a former elementary teacher, an author, and a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader with the Humane Society of the United States. She works to better the lives of animals.
Her middle-grade novel, LILY UNLEASHED, is a coming-of-age story. It focuses on an underdog whose love inspires one girl to speak up for this puppy mill rescue and all the other dogs locked in puppy mill cages. Themes of friendship, bullying, and loss are explored.
Ms. Kloster attends animal welfare events and mans an educational table with her book to inform others on how to end the puppy-mill-to-pet-store-pipeline.
Her message: Adopt don’t shop for puppies at pet stores. Wonderful dogs await you at your local shelters, rescues, and with reputable breeders.

More info can be found below about her work:
Website: http://www.emptycagespress.com

PENGUIN POINTERS - A Live Animal Event
2023-10-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
PENGUIN POINTERS
A Live Animal Event

Saturday, October 7, 2023 11 AM
Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar

In Partnership with:

Waddle into the world of Penguin biology, geography, care, feeding, and conservation.

Do all penguins live in cold weather? What does a penguin eat? Why can’t penguins fly? How can we tell our penguins apart at the aquarium? Find out the answers, and more, with the help of our knowledgeable keepers!

PLEASE NOTE that Jenkinson’s Aquarium does not allow anyone besides their keepers to interact with the animals, being that New Jersey is a “no touch” state, so all of the audience will have to be seated six feet away from the presenters in order to ensure the safety of the animals.
