Valentine Floral Design Demonstration
Wednesday, February 8, at 7 p.m.

Patti Bowman, member of the Garden Club of Long Valley, is hosting a demonstration program on Valentine floral designs.  Come and let your creative energies blossom as you learn how you can recreate a special design for your own Valentine. 

Ms. Bowman is a graduate of the New York Botanical Garden and owner of Violet & Vine LLC, a free-lance floral business.  Her experience includes working with a famous New York designer and providing floral design instruction at a local florist.

Barnes and Noble Nook Products Demonstration
Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m.

A Barnes and Noble representative will be here to demonstrate the Nook andanswer all your questions about Nook products. 

Taste Wine like A Pro - The Basics of Wine Tasting
Thursday, February 16, at 7 p.m.

Most of us know how to drink wine, but we can deepen our appreciation for both wine and wine making by learning how to correctly taste wine. Kenn Pogash from Chester Shop Rite Wines & Spirits will discuss a systematic approach to tasting wine and educate us on the characteristics and important considerations of wine tasting. Kenn holds certification from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust in London.
               
Non-alcoholic beverages will be used for demonstration.

Winter Technology Series:  How to Download an eBook from the Library's Digital Catalog
Thursday, February 16, at 7 p.m. 

Learn how to download a library eBook to your Nook, Kindle, iPad, iPod, tablet, smartphone or other mobile device. Space is limited!

Important notes: Please remember to (1) include a note of what type of device you have when signing up for this class and to (2) bring to class both your device and the cord with which you connect your device to the computer. (3) Optional for Nook owners: Nook owners are encouraged to bring their own personal laptop to class.

WT Friends of the Library: Date Nite
Friday, February 17, at 7 p.m.

Bring your honey for a free movie.  Snacks included.  There will be a door prize.

Beating the Winter Blues
Tuesday, February 21, at 7 p.m.

Marian Carroll, Holistic Health Coach, will lead a discussion of foods for body, mind and soul to nuture and sustain you through these last, dark days of winter.

Recover and Discover the True You Series
Wednesdays, February 22 through March 14, at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Come join us for our yearly free Mastermind 4-week series! Who should attend?  People who feel stuck and ashamed of their lives, yet don't know who to turn to; those who find that years of therapy and/or counseling are still not working for you; those who feel frustrated due to current economic conditions.  We have the solutions!  What benefits will you gain from coming to our group?  Action steps with accountability to keep you energized; belief in you; brainstorm ideas to turn them into profits; clarity, confidence, and commitment to change.

Lunch 'n' Learn: "Are Your Shoes Killing You?"
Monday, February 27, Noon - 2 p.m.

Mike Tapia, owner of Foot Solutions in Chester, presents this program. Whether they are for dancing, exercising, hiking or just walking around the house, the right shoe for YOU is important. Come and hear all about how to choose the right shoe for your respective needs!  There is no cost for this program, and a complimentary luncheon will be served.  Seating is limited, so you MUST REGISTER by clicking on the signup link below or by calling the library at 908-876-3596.

Sponsored by the Senior Resource Center, 50 Route 24, in Chester, 908-879-2202, www.SeniorResourceCenter.org.

A Venetian Affair with the Paris House
Monday, February 27, at 7 p.m.

Michele Rosenthal from the Paris House will teach a class on Venice, Italy, with a short film strip, and samples of Venetian food and décor

Dirt! The Movie -- Screening and Discussion
Tuesday, February 28, at 6:30 p.m. 

DIRT! The Movie -- narrated by Jaime Lee Curtis -- brings to life the environmental, economic, social, and political impact that the soil has. It shares the stories of experts from all over the world who study and are able to harness the beauty and power of a respectful and mutually beneficial relationship with soil.

Paul Robeson, A Chautauqua Presentation
Wednesday, February 29, at 7 p.m. 

Marvin Jefferson brings the life of Paul Robeson alive through first-person historical characterization. Robeson, one of the best-known African-Americans of the 20th century, was a renaissance man -- a social activist, scholar, intellectual, lawyer, All-American athlete, singer, linguist, humanist, and advocate for international peace.  A "Chautauqua" is an ancient Indian form of story-telling, in essence a dramatic impersonation of a historical figure.

This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Winter Technology Series:  Microsoft Word Basics
Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m. 

Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create letters, reports, and other documents. You will also learn how to edit and format your document, including inserting images, headers and footers, and tables.  Optional: Bring an external drive on which to save your work.

Energy Efficiency Strategies for the Home
Saturday, March 24, at 1 p.m. 

Terry Carruthers, owner of Creative Energy, possesses a Masters in Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies from the University of East London, U.K., and is a LEED Accredited Professional and a BPI Certified Building Analyst and Shell Professional.  He will discuss the federal and state incentives available, how they operate, the overall cost, and the payback period.

Winter Technology Series:  Microsoft PowerPoint Basics
Thursday, March 29, at 7 p.m. 

PowerPoint is an excellent tool for creating both formal and informal presentations. This class will teach the basics of creating a PowerPoint slideshow, including using templates, outlines, images, editing, slide transitions, and other features.  Optional: Bring an external drive on which to save your work.