Join us on Saturday March 21, 10am-2pm for Code Camp!

This is our first year partnering with the Hackaneers Coding Club for NJ Makers Day. These knowledgeable high school students will be running drop-in coding workshops for small groups.

Details are still forthcoming so check back to learn more as we get closer to the event!

Maker’s Day is all about making something- tinkering, learning, thinking, and doing. We hope you stop by the library and try something new!

Heartfulness Meditation One-on-One Sessions

Heartfulness meditation is a simple yet profound practice that helps individuals achieve a deeper sense of relaxation, inner calm, and emotional balance. By focusing on the heart, this practice encourages self-awareness, and a connection to one’s inner self. It offers a practical approach to managing stress, reducing anxiety, and cultivating better sleep habits.

Walk-ins are welcome!

Growing Herbs 101

Presented in person by Linda Zenkert of the Rutgers Master Gardeners

Grown for their fragrance and culinary value, herbs are among the easiest plants to grow. Use as borders, incorporate in existing gardens, or combine with potted flower arrangements. Many herbs grow successfully indoors as well, providing continuous availability for cooking. This presentation will include information on planning, planting, harvesting, preserving, and using herbs. You may be surprised to learn just how versatile herbs can be as additions to your indoor and outdoor gardens.

Maker’s Day is all about making something- tinkering, learning, thinking, and doing. We hope you stop by the library and try something new!

Register for this in-person Rutgers Master Gardeners presentation on Growing Herbs here!

Ask a CPA – Virtual Tax Help

The New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA) and the New Jersey State Library are hosting a virtual event where CPAs will be answering tax questions for free.

How to Participate

• Online: Taxpayers can pre-register for tax help or simply access the event when it opens on March 22. You will enter the main room of the Zoom meeting and will then be transferred into a private “breakout” room with a CPA for a one-on-one conversation. You can have your camera on or off, whichever you prefer.
• Phone: Those who prefer to dial in can call 929-205-6099 during the program’s hours. When prompted, enter meeting ID 837 3578 9325 and passcode 085007. You will be transferred to an available CPA for a one-on-one conversation.

Some additional guidelines and notes:

• Please come prepared with your specific question(s).
• There will be a time limit for each attendee’s meeting with a CPA in order to allow as many people to be helped as possible.
• There may be questions that the CPAs are not able to answer due to complexity or other factors.
• CPAs will not be able to help attendees complete their tax forms during the session.
• Specific appointments with the CPAs are not available; attendees will be assigned to a CPA on a first-come, first-served basis. We thank you in advance for your patience during high-volume periods.

For more information, go to the NJ CPA website

Webinar: The Truth About Garden Myths

Do you love to write?  Need some friendly support and feedback?  Join us in this collaborative, creative writing group now every Monday at 3:30pm!

A beloved LHT Library patron, Elaine Shaub, loved to write.  She would come to the library to free her mind and write her stream of consciousness.  Sadly, Elaine passed away in April of 2024 and, in her memory, the LHT Library invites community residents to be part of the newly re-formed Elaine’s Peacock Writers Group.  Inspiration, guidance, support and gentle critiques will be offered at the meetings.  Experience is not necessary, only the desire to put pen to paper and write.  Tools required: pen and paper, tablet or laptop — whatever helps the writing process.  All are welcome — what is shared in the group, stays in the group!

Each meeting,  a “Writing Prompt” will be provided to assist in the creative writing process and help direct the group discussions. In addition, every meeting will begin with a brief discussion on writing craft, creativity, writing preparation and time management.

This is a writing forum where everyone will be asked to write-out or simply jot-down their ideas and read them to the group. We welcome feedback and the writing trainer will provide light, constructive criticism. Please note that this is an adult forum, so adult language is tolerated within the context of the writing pieces.

Newcomers are always welcome!

Register here to be added to the mailing list and receive an email reminder with the prompt for the next class.

Moonlight Meditation on Zoom is back!  Learn techniques from our experienced instructor Anita Pacheco. Appropriate for new as well as experienced meditators. We start with short 5- 10 minute guided meditations. A nice way to end your Monday!

Register for the Zoom information here!

Join this fun class for all levels of Italian learners. Our experienced instructor Gail leads the group through exercises and conversation. Prepare for a trip abroad, polish up college Italian, or remember the language your parents spoke at home!  Come sit in on the 9 week class to see if it might be right for you.

This group meets in-person at the Library on Tuesdays beginning 2/3 and ending on 4/14 (NOTE: There will be no class 3/3 & 3/10). The classes do build upon themselves, but newcomers are always welcome!

Register for this class here!

Webinar: Healthy Living for your Mind and Body

Sleep Starts in the Kitchen – On Zoom!

Connecting nutrition and lifestyle habits that set you up for sleep success

Presented by the Bernards Township Health Department.

Please register for this online event through the Bernards Township Health Department to receive the zoom link. Phone: 908-204-3069. Email: ttomaino@bernards.org. Website: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fhsvh3h

Learn German at the Library with our new instructor, Anne!

Anne is a native speaker and experienced instructor, and we are thrilled to have her teaching German at the library!

Come sit in on the 8 week class to learn the basics of conversational German.

This group meets in-person at the Library every Wednesday beginning 2/4 and ending on 3/25. The classes do build upon themselves, but newcomers are always welcome!

Register for this class here!

Spring Gardening

Presented virtually by Bill Moran of the Rutgers Master Gardeners

This presentation covers all the steps to rejuvenating an old garden or creating a new garden from scratch. Photographs showing each step are included. The speaker will show the proper tools and equipment and how to use them. There will be a discussion and pictures of new annuals and perennials and how to purchase healthy plants. Finally, how to plan a vegetable garden with three growing seasons continuing from mid-March into early January will be discussed.

Register for this online presentation here!