Belmar Public Library

Meditation
2023-07-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Toddler StoryTime
2023-07-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 and 2 more dates | 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.

Tai Chi and Qigong with Melinda Applegate
2023-06-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-16 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.

Bridge
2023-06-28 12:30 - 15:00, 2023-06-21 12:30 - 15:00, 2023-06-14 12:30 - 15:00 | 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!

Healthy Steps with Ginger Decker
2023-06-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-13 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.

Healthy Steps with Ginger Decker
2023-06-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-13 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

Juneteenth Celebration Concert
2023-06-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a significant holiday celebrated on June 19th each year in the United States. It commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and acknowledges the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth is a day of remembrance, celebration, and reflection. It highlights the significance of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. By observing and understanding Juneteenth, we honor the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans while striving for a more inclusive and just society.
The Belmar Public Library celebrates Juneteenth with a concert by the John Luckenbill Orchestra playing music composed by African Americans over the years. We will also feature guest speaker Tasha Youngblood Brown as she talks about the importance of African American culture in American Society.
Below are some pictures from last year’s Juneteenth celebration.
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Smartphones & Mobile Tech For Adults & Seniors
2023-06-15 15:15 - 16:15 | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Smartphones & Mobile Tech for
Adults & Seniors

BEGINNING JANUARY 5, 2023
Thursdays 3:15 PM
Lower Level Tarzian Media Room
INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Porter is an experienced Middle School Technology Teacher at Belmar Elementary School.
Throughout this course we will learn, explore and share share useful technology to make everyday tasks easier to accomplish.
Together we will navigate and integrate simple technology that can be utilized daily.
This class will flexible to address the specific needs of each individual and the group as a whole.
Topics covered includes but not limited to:

Navigating your cellphone (iPhone, Android, etc)
Setting up an email account through Google and becoming familiar with Google Applications
Taking pictures and videos with your cellphone as well as shared albums
Searching and navigating the internet
Using popular apps

Our schedule will rotate based on what is needed. Typically we will learn a skill in the first half of our time, and then the second half we will be open to practice the new skill or get one on one or small group support of a different area.
REQUIREMENTS
YOU and your SMARTPHONE.
This class is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC.
No registration necessary.

SPLAT!!! Mosquito and Tick Program for Homeowners and Adults
2023-06-13 17:30 | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Learn how to identify and prevent the spread of mosquitos and ticks in your area, and learn what resources are available from the county.

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 5:30 PM
Lower Level Tarzian Media Room
Please register to attend this event:

GOT KIDS ???
WE HAVE A PROGRAM MADE ESPECIALLY FOR THEM!!!

Summer Concert Series - Beach Music Studios Kids Rock Band
2023-06-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
2023 Summer Concert Series

Beach Music Studios
Kids Rock Band

Saturday, June 10, 2023 12 Noon

LIVE on the Library Front Lawn
