FREE events for the month of April from the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library

Monday, April 4, 11, 18, and 25 @ 7PM – English Conversation

Informal small conversation groups for all levels of English ability.

Please see the Reference Librarian if you have any questions.

Sunday, April 3 @ 2 PM – MS Publisher 2013 for Beginners

We'll teach you the nuts and bolts of Microsoft Publisher 2013 in this hands-on, beginners class. You’ll learn:

· How to work with text boxes, and how to format and edit text

· How to insert and position shapes, pictures, and WordArt

· How to add backgrounds and borders.

(Registration required, limited to 6)

Thursday, April 14 @ 2PM – Caring for a Loved One with Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s

Galina Markovich, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and Certified Dementia Specialist, will discuss the basics for understanding the diseases, being able to read early warnings, detecting disease progression and finding practical solutions for caregivers.

(Registration required)

Sunday, April 17 @ 1 PM – The American Civil War: 1861-1865

In this ninety-minute program, Martin Mosho, a retired instructor from Mercer County College, explains the political, cultural and economic reasons why it was fought.

(Registration required)

Wednesday, April 20 @ 11 AM – MS Word 2013 for Beginners

This hands-on, beginner’s class will cover the basics of Microsoft Word 2013. If you’re looking to do anything from writing a book, to typing a quick letter, to creating your resume, Word is probably your program of choice.

(Registration required, limited to 6)

Thursday, April 21 @ 6:30 PM – Recycled Book Wreath Craft for Adults

Join us to make a simple and fun wreath using pages recycled from old paperback books.

All you need to bring is a glue gun, we’ll supply the rest.

Must be at least 18-years-old to participate.

(Registration required)

Saturday, April 23 @ 1:30 PM – Google Drive Basics

Google Drive is a FREE cloud storage device that allows you to edit, share, and create documents over the Internet. In this class I will go over how to:

Create documents, spreadsheets, presentations

Share them with your friends

Edit documents

(Registration required)

Monday, April 25 @ 7 PM – Digital Privacy and Security

This hands-on class will explore various ways to secure your valuable data and interact with the digital world in a safe manner.

(Registration required, limited to 6)

Thursday, April 28 @ 11 AM – Yoga Basics

This class is great for the beginner or experienced student as we give variations for all levels. bring your own Yoga mat or large towel. Must be at least 14 years-old to participate.

(Registration required, limited to 15)

Friday, April 29 @ 7 PM – After Hours Music: Rave On!

Join us as the band, Rave On!, pays tribute to the timeless music of Roy Orbison. Always a crowd pleaser!