Belmar Public Library

Mobility, Balance and Strength Training with Erica Coviello
2024-05-03 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-05-10 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-05-17 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2024-05-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-17 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
2024-05-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-20 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.

AUTHORTIME with Herman Lentz
2024-05-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Saturday, May 4, 2024 11 AM
Lower Level Tarzian Media Room
Belmar Public Library
517 10th Ave., Belmar, NJ

Like Walter Mitty, Herman Lentz has delusions of grandeur and a rich imagination, but he uses his sarcasm and snark as coping skills to deal with the ironic and moronic. Jewmorous is a humorous collection of essays about embarrassing events no matter how small, all viewed through a self-deprecating lens.
Much to his wife’s chagrin, the essays cover universal themes consisting of, clashing cultures and traditions, marriage, nude beaches, job interviews, drug use, prostate exams, raising kids, and more stories about marriage, to name a few.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Herman Lentz is a retired Chief Compliance Officer, who no longer shackled by the constraints imposed by his position is finally able to publish his first book without fear that his musings will cost him his career.
Always a story teller, he has put together a collection of essays about the adventures and misadventures in his life. A Long Island Jew with delusions of grandeur, he lives in New Jersey not by choice, but by marriage, as his first generation Greek Orthodox wife wanted to be close to her extremely extended family. He prides himself on his great head of hair and self-proclaimed rapier like wit.
When not working on his next essay, he can be seen cursing on the golf course, wishing his grandkids would take more naps when he babysits, avoiding any and all acts of physical labor, and looking for excuses to not go shopping with his wife. His goal is not to be recognized posthumously.
Learn more about his book at www.Jewmorous.com.

Meditation
2024-05-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-13 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

Sewing With Scotti
2024-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Sewing with Scotti Every First & Third Mondays of the month at 1 pm at the Lower Level Tarzian Media Room.
Join Scotti Galant and other sewing enthusiasts as you:

Learn how to sew
Share and learn tips and techniques
Bring your own machine and work with what you know
Work with and engage with other sewing enthusiasts!

This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Healthy Steps with Ginger Decker
2024-05-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-14 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
2024-05-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-14 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.

Zumba GOLD with Marisa Cirasella
2024-05-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Zumba GOLD
with Marisa Cirasella, Instructor

Wednesdays 10 AM
Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar
FREE to Belmar/Lake Como Residents
$5 fee for Non-residents
ALL ARE WELCOME

This class provides modified low impact moves for older adults or those who prefer lower intensity workout while still incorporating many of the regular Zumba dance/fitness routines set to Latin and International Rhythms. This is an exhilarating class that strives to improve balance, strength, endurance, flexibility, and most importantly, the heart!

Mat Yoga with Brenda Yarnold
2024-05-09 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-05-16 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.

2024 Winter/Spring Youth Art Program
2024-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 | NJ
2024 Winter/Spring Youth Art Program

TOOLS & TECHNIQUES

Live Art Instruction Sessions IN PERSON AT THE LIBRARY for kids in Grades K-6!
Taught by Dawn Lisko, Certified Art Teacher
All sessions are FREE and OPEN to the public.

4 PM Thursday, January 4 – Markers

4 PM Thursday, February 1 – Pen & Ink

4 PM Thursday, March 7 – Chalk Pastels

4 PM Thursday, April 11 – Oil Pastels

4 PM Thursday, May 8 – Colored Pencils

4 PM Thursday, June 6 – Watercolors

Each lesson lasts about 45-60 minutes.
Good for all ability levels.
No prior art experience necessary.
Parents/guardians must accompany children. No drop-offs please.

Knitting & Crochet with Kelly Cavanaugh
2024-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Knitting & Crochet with Kelly Cavanaugh

1 PM First Thursday of every month

Lower Level Tarzian Media Room

Open to all skill levels, from beginner to pro!
Come in and share your projects and skills with other knitters and crochet fans!
Bring your own yarn, needles and other items.
Learn new skills, tips and tricks with Kelly, who has many years of experience with knitting and crochet.

About Kelly
I learned knitting from Grandmothers at age 8. I’ve done crafts and knitting and off for years, and really came back to it over the past few years.
I like to teach people “hand knitting” first, in small groups, starting with shawls and blankets.
Moving on to advanced skills in knit and purl, then into crochet.
I’m casual and hands on in class. I’ll sit with you and help you.
Happy Knitting to All!!!

AUTHORTIME with Gregory Andrus
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Saturday, May 18, 2024 11 AM
Lower Level Tarzian Media Room

“Portraits of Summer 2023 is from a passion project that I came up with last summer with an eye to this winter.
Winters are hard for me. Always have been. With that in mind I decided last summer that I wanted to have an exhibit this winter based on portraits I took in the summer. So I took my 35mm film camera and walked such Jersey Shore beaches and boardwalks as Ocean Grove, Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park and others and asked strangers if I could take a portrait of them. I also shot some photos of a fantastic lifeguard tournament in Seaside Park.
I shot this entire series on film because I love how summer looks on film, with the warmth and nostalgic look of Kodak Gold especially. It looks different from digital. It looks like it’s the 1970’s and 1980’s again, and I love that look. I held onto these photos until this winter. And the time has now come to exhibit them.
This book is a commemorative edition to an exhibition I am having this winter. This entire Summer of 2023 series is designed to warm us all up as we get through this winter. This book is smaller, at 5×7 inches, but it packs a lot of warmth and summer in each of the 50 portraits it contains. Get yourself a copy or two, and warm yourself in its golden pages. See you this summer!”
Book Author/Photographer Gregory Andrus

TECH TIME Computer and Mobile Technology Skills for Adults & Seniors
2024-05-19 12:00 - 13:30 | NJ
TECH TIME
COMPUTER AND MOBILE TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND SUPPORT FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS

TWO Great options for you to help address your tech needs:

CLASSES
Do you want to learn how to really use your tablet, laptop or smartphone? This course series will take users through the basics of how to set up and navigate their device.
Class will cover touchscreens, how to control a device with gestures like tapping and swiping, and how to connect to the available wi-fi for internet access.
Classes are every Sunday beginning May 19 at 12 Noon – 1:30 PM in the Lower Level Tarzian Media Room
Register to attend classes by clicking the buttons above and below.

INDIVIDUALIZED TECH SUPPORT
Not interested in classes but need some help with your computer, phone or tablet? Come in for individualized support at the Belmar Library. June’s one on one support dates are
Saturday June 15th and Saturday June 29th from 9 am to 2 pm. Available dates will be updated monthly.
No need to register for one on one help. Simply walk in with your device.

Classes and Individual Tech Support will be conducted by Library Assistant Laura Myers, whose technical knowledge and experience will be at your disposal.

Laura Myers
Library Assistant
