Copyright 2009 Franklin Township Public LibraryLibrary EventsSaturdaySunday8http://www.franklintwp.org/Franklin Township Public Library rss Feeden-usMon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMTMon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMTevents@franklintwp.org (Library Staff)events@franklintwp.org (Library Staff)Josephine Thomas returns to teach participants to wrap wire to make a caged bead. Caged beads are fun and easy to make and add a unique design element to earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Tools, wire and beads to make four caged beads will be provided. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own beads to class.<br /> <br /> Space is strictly limited and pre-registration is required. Adults only. Sign up today. http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=229285&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft229285Adult EventAdultA gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future where the sport of boxing has gone high-tech, Real Steel stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.<br /> <br /> 127 minutes; Rated PG-13 for some violence, intense action and brief language.<br /> <br /> Registration is required; sign up today. http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=246424&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft246424Adult EventAdultJoin us for a discussion of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.<br /> <br /> Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells-taken without her knowledge-became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first immortal human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. If you could pile all HeLa cells ever grown onto a scale, they would weigh more than 50 million metric tons-as much as a hundred Empire State Buildings. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer, viruses, and the atom bomb's effects; helped lead to important advances like in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions. Yet Henrietta Lacks remains virtually unknown, buried in an unmarked grave. Now Rebecca Skloot takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the colored ward of Johns Hopkins Hospital in the 1950s to stark white laboratories with freezers full of HeLa cells; from Henrietta's small, dying hometown of Clover, Virginia-a land of wooden slave quarters, faith healings, and voodoo-to East Baltimore today, where her children and grandchildren live and struggle with the legacy of her cells.<br /> <br /> Copies will be available at the Reference Desk beginning January 14th.<br /> <br /> http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=205965&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft205965Adult EventAdultJoin us for a special Valentine's Day high tea and card-making soir&eacute;e. Bring your grandmother, mother, daughters, granddaughters, aunts or friends and have loads of fun tasting and blending various teas. As if that wasn't enough fun, learn how to make a handmade Valentine's Day card which doubles as a gift box to put your blended treats!<br /> <br /> This is an adult program, but guests aged 10 and older are welcome to accompany an adult. Space is strictly limited and registration is required. All attendees must be registered; sign up today! http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=237482&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft237482Adult EventAdultTHIS GROUP IS CURRENTLY AT MAXIMUM CAPACITY. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN FUTURE MONTHS FOR NEW OPENINGS. The purpose of these weekly&nbsp;sessions is to provide an opportunity for new speakers of English to practice conversational language skills, vocabulary, and grammar in an informal group setting. This is NOT a beginner group. Intermediate to advanced-level ADULT speakers only. Only English will be spoken during this conversation group. Space is limited and registration is required.http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=238963&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft238963Adult EventAdultTHIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY AT FULL CAPACITY. WE CANNOT ACCEPT NEW PARTICIPANTS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN FUTURE MONTHS FOR NEW SESSIONS.<br /> <br /> The purpose of these informal weekly sessions is to provide an opportunity for intermediate and advanced adult speakers of English as a second language to learn grammar that is useful when speaking and writing. Only English will be spoken during this adult grammar class.<br /> <br /> Students will utilize the following text: Correct Your English Errors: Avoid 99% of the Common Mistakes Made by Learners of English (ISBN 9780071470506). A limited number of books will be available for check out with a valid FTPL library card during the first session. Students are welcome to purchase a copy via their favorite bookseller, should they prefer.<br /> <br /> Participation is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Adults only.http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=239051&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft239051Adult EventAdultThis class will include a brief history and description of what the internet is and how to navigate it using a web browser.&nbsp; We will do some basic searching and learn what makes up a good website.&nbsp; You are expected to know how to use a mouse before taking this class. <br /> <br /> Class size is strictly limited and registration is required; sign up begins January 15th.<br /> http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=239241&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft239241Adult EventAdultJoin us for a discussion of Room: A Novel by Emma Donoghue.<br /> <br /> To five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew up; it's where he lives with his Ma as they learn and read and eat and sleep and play. At night, his Ma shuts him safely in the wardrobe, where he is meant to be asleep when Old Nick visits. Room is home to Jack, but to Ma, it is the prison where Old Nick has held her captive for seven years. Through determination, ingenuity, and fierce motherly love, Ma has created a life for Jack. But she knows it's not enough...not for her or for him. She devises a bold escape plan, one that relies on her young son's bravery and a lot of luck. What she does not realize is just how unprepared she is for the plan to actually work. Told entirely in the language of the energetic, pragmatic five-year-old Jack, ROOM is a celebration of resilience and the limitless bond between parent and child, a brilliantly executed novel about what it means to journey from one world to another. <br /> <br /> Copies will be available at the Reference Desk beginning January 17, 2012.<br /> http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=236073&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft236073Adult EventAdultPlease join us for an evening of classical works performed by pianist Eric Clark. Selections will include works by Bach, Scarlatti, Schubert, Liszt, Stravinsky, and an original piece written for Eric by Christian Kriegeskotte.<br /> <br /> Eric Clark has performed throughout much of the United States, as well as in Europe. In April of 2011, Eric made his debut in the International Piano Series in Charleston, SC, for which he received glowing reviews. Eric has performed at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, and recently appeared in the prestigious Concerts at One series at Trinity Wall St., in New York. In Pittsburgh, Eric has performed at Heinz Hall and at Carnegie Music Hall. <br /> <br /> In Europe, Eric has given solo recitals in Germany and Italy; in February of 2010, he performed a benefit concert at the Furstensaal Castle in Ahaus, Germany, which raised over five thousand dollars for the Haiti relief efforts. <br /> <br /> Eric is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied with Enrique Graf and Sergey Schepkin. He graduated in 2007 with college and university honors, and received a full scholarship to complete his master's degree, conferred in 2009. <br /> <br /> Registration is required; sign up begins January 15th. http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=232569&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft232569Adult EventAdultThis session focuses on the 3 major types of interviews; the networking, telephone and face-to-face interviews. After reviewing the flow of an interview session and discussing behavioral questioning, the participants will have an opportunity to practice an interview. The session will allow time for the participants to assess their job skills and develop behavioral examples of these. A portion of the program will deal with the power of networking and developing an "Elevator Pitch" to use with networking contacts. Valuable resources will be provided.<br /> <br /> Presenter Nancy Anderson is a solution-driven training & development leader with over 25 years experience in Human Resources, Learning & Development and relationship management in the pharmaceutical, finance and insurance industries.<br /> <br /> Registration is required; sign up today. http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=233345&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft233345Adult EventAdultJ. Edgar explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century. As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover (DiCaprio) was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life. 137 minutes, Rated R for brief strong language.<br /> <br /> Registration is required; sign up begins January 15th. http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=246425&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft246425Adult EventAdultThis class shows how to work with data in a spreadsheet using pivot tables in order to better analyze it.<br /> <br /> This is an intermediate level class and you must already be familiar with Excel 2007 or previous version, and have basic computer knowledge such as using the mouse, keyboarding, creating and saving files, and downloading files from the internet to save onto the Desktop.<br /> <br /> Class size is limited and registration is required; sign up begins January 15th.<br /> http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=239188&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft239188Adult EventAdultNever used a computer before? Feel like computer terms are written in a different language? Come learn about computer basics. This class will provide an introduction to using the mouse and keyboard. Other topics covered include instruction on working with windows and a discussion of computer terminology.<br /> <br /> Space is strictly limited and registration is required; sign up begins January 15th.<br /> http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=195943&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft195943Adult EventAdult In this one hour seminar, students will learn all the essential steps necessary for earning a perfect six out of six score on the SAT essay section.&nbsp; Attention will be paid to time management, organizing one's ideas, brainstorming relevant examples, crafting lucid prose, linking together and providing smooth transitions between ideas.&nbsp; Students will learn what graders are looking for in a perfect SAT essay.&nbsp; Students will have a hands-on opportunity to review actual essays.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> The seminar will be conducted by&nbsp;Ameer&nbsp;Sohrawardy, a&nbsp;Rutgers University English professor, who also has more than ten years of experience as an SAT preparatory instructor.&nbsp; http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=244132&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Teen Department)ft244132Young Adult EventTeensEducation Funding Specialists of NJ provide a free class covering the following topics: <br /> Deciding which college to apply to. Increasing your chances of getting into your dream college. The five questions you need to get answered before you apply to any college. Positioning your student to get free money from a college of choice. Balancing the cost of education vs. the value of the degree earned. Getting a 'tax scholarship' for college. Minimizing out-of-pocket expenses. Positioning your finances to merit aid. Focusing on the issues you can control. Students and parents with college-bound students are invited to attend. The class will focus on high school sophomores, juniors, and even seniors (however, all grade levels are welcome).<br /> <br /> Registration required; sign up today.http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=ft&lmx=241250&v=3&pj=1Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:16:07 GMT (Adult Department)ft241250Adult EventAdult