Teens

Teen Book Club (Ages 13-18)

We will spend the first half of the meeting reading in companionable silence (no required reading – bring any book or pick one up at the library). During the second half of the meeting, we’ll chat about what we’ve read recently, eat some snacks, and decide what we want next month to look like!

No registration needed, just drop in! Newcomers are always welcome!

This event is intended only for ages 13-18. Those younger than 13, should check out our Kids Book Club for ages 8-12 or our Silent Book Club at Starbucks for all ages.

The Life and Times of the Continental Soldier

Learn about what life was like for a soldier during the Revolutionary War

See and touch materials from the Revolutionary War period

This program features the uniform, weapons, tools, and gear used and carried by the soldiers of the American Army in the Revolutionary War. Our presenter, John Dwyer, will talk about the life and experiences of a soldier in NJ in 1780. This is an ‘in-person’ talk where John Dwyer portrays a soldier serving in the Continental Army which was camped in New Jersey in the Winter of 1780. He wears the uniform and equipment carried by Revolutionary War soldiers and tells stories about his life, his pay, his food, and clothing and the campaigns he has participated in since 1777. He shows what he is carrying and explains his gear, weapons, and belongings in detail as he passes it around the audience to handle.

Presenter: John is a retired United States Army Colonel with more than 37 years of service. He is a Jersey native and currently makes his home in Clinton Township, NJ. He is a military historian with extensive collections of soldier gear and equipment from both the Revolutionary War period as well as World War Two.

Register for this in-person event here!

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.

Drop by the library for Hot Cocoa Family Game Night!  Challenge your family, challenge your friends, and/or challenge your neighbors to board games, cards, or puzzles.

We also have multiplayer Nintendo Switch games (i.e. Mario Party Superstars, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros) if you want to play Switch with your family on the large television in the Library’s Meeting Room. No registration required.

Library Chef Teen: Oatmeal Flour Breakfast Cups

Online. Wed. January 14, 6:00pm

Age Group: Pre-Teens and Teens (Ages 10+)

Teens learn how to make delicious oatmeal flour breakfast cups — an easy, nutritious grab-and-go meal perfect for busy mornings.

Learn More and Register Here

Heartfulness Mediation Group Session

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!

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!

The library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We will resume regular hours, Tuesday, January 18
10am

Heartfulness Mediation Group Session

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!

Sew Your Own Reindeer Bag. For Ages 7 and up. Projects usually take about 30-45 minutes to complete, and all supplies are provided. Registration required. Register HERE.

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!

How to Use Today’s AI Tools to Simplify Life

A deep dive into how AI tools can be leveraged to simplify your daily tasks, enhance productivity, and bring a new level of efficiency to both personal and professional endeavors (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Perplexity, Anthropic’s Claude, Gemini, Sora, ElevenLabs, Adobe Firefly, etc.).

Presented in a very engaging, informative, and easy-to-understand manner with plenty of Q&A opportunities throughout. This is a great opportunity for those who are familiar with or brand new to using AI to learn how to incorporate it into their life.

Presenter: Eddi Khaytman, MBA is a web developer and AI consultant. He is the owner of PromoAmbitions LLC and has been involved in the field of AI for many years. Eddi has completed over 250 presentations in the field of AI and is known for his easy-to-understand subject matter and captivating style.

Register for this event here!