Joy Jurnovoy, of Ventnor, and Denise Deckard of Margate. Journovoy will be leading the Bring a Friend, Make a Friend program at the Ventnor Library.
The Atlantic County Library System/Ventnor, 6500 Atlantic Ave. announced its fall lineup of programs. For more information or to register, call the library at 609-823-4614.
COUNTING UP SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Try your luck at a school-supplies-counting contest Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 30 during regular branch hours. All ages can guess the number of items in the container to win this back-to-school jackpot.
GATHERING WOOL
Adult quilting and knitting group meets 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday, Sept. 3 to Oct. 29. Free and all levels of experience welcome. Join the group to stitch, loop, craft and chat.
ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER HELP
One-on-one computer help for adults, noon Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 3-25 and Thursday, Sept. 19. Appointments are required. Call 609-823-4614 for an appointment. Learn to navigate the internet, use e-mail, Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel.
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT BASICS
Free computer class in Microsoft PowerPoint 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. Registration is required, space is limited. Participants must be experienced using the mouse and keyboard. Learn how to design slides, add text, graphics and animation to create effective presentations.
READ & PLAY BABY
Storytime for ages of 12-36 months 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 5 to Nov. 21. Enjoy stories, songs, stretches, rhymes, puppets, felt boards, fingerplays and more with your child, all designed to develop early literacy skills. Ask how to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. The storytime includes sensory elements that are helpful to children with special needs.
CHECKMATES CHESS CLUB
Open chess program for all ages, noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 7 to Dec. 28. Enjoy the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess along with others.
CONNECTING WITH FRIENDS
Special needs adults, caretakers and educators are welcome to Connecting with Friends'' program 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 12 and 26. Book club, crafts and interactive activities.
BACK TO HOGWARTS: HARRY POTTER PARTY
Harry Potter party 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 for ages 6-12. Registration suggested. Celebrate the magical book series with themed activities, costumes, food and music. Please advise library staff of any food allergies.
RESUME BUILDING WORKSHOP
Resume building workshop for adults 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. Registration is required. Registration opens two weeks before the session. Space is limited. Participants must be experienced using the mouse and keyboard.
Learn how to create and format resumes.
MICROSOFT WORD BASICS
Free computer class in Microsoft Word 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. Registration is required. Registration opens two weeks before the session. Space is limited. Participants must be experienced using the mouse and keyboard. Enroll today to learn tips and tricks, and enhance your word-processing skills, documents and reports.
FALL FUN CRAFT
Fall fun craft for adults and teens 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. Brighten up fall with a scarecrow mason jar. Registration requested; $2 supply fee.
COMPUTER BASICS
Free class in computer basics 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. Registration is required. Registration opens two weeks before the session. Space is limited. First time computer users learn about the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and use menus and toolbars.
ALL DAY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
A special cultural celebration to honor of Hispanic Heritage Month with a fiesta of learning Wednesday, Sept. 25, during regular branch hours. Make a craft, try a new snack, dance to a few new beats. Please advise library staff of any food allergies.
BRING A FRIEND, MAKE A FRIEND
Adults invited to Bring a Friend, Make a Friend sessions 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 25, Oct. 30 and Nov. 27. Recent studies suggest that social networking is vital to a lifetime of health and well-being. Come to the branch with a friend or make a new friend, sharing the joy of learning. Local author Joy Jurnovoy leads the group to exchange thoughts on different interests, hobbies and talking points each month.
INTO THE EVENING BOOK CLUB
Monthly book club for adults 6:15 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 26, Oct. 24 and Nov.21. September's selection is Becoming by Michelle Obama; October is Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens; and November will focus on The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis.
HISTORY EXPLORERS
Learn about history-based events 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23 and Dec. 21 for ages 7-12. Journey back in time to visit fun destinations through books, costumes, and themed activities: Sept. is Argh, Pirates; October is Me-o-Maya; November is Castle; December is Polar Expedition.
