Keeping up

How people keep up with their blogs is a mystery to me. What other things have they given up to find time to post? Meals? Sleep? The former I could stand to give up; I refust to give up the latter! Anyway, here I am two weeks after a fabulous open house in Barnegat writing to say what a success it was and that I look forward to doing it again. The library continues to reach out to homeschoolers to see how we can best meet their needs. As a result of the last open house, there is going to be a database training class for homeschoolers and their parents (and anyone else in the public who may be interested) in the Barnegat Branch on June 11. While the lack of a computer lab prevents this from being a hands-on program, it promises to provide lots of vital information to those who attend. The library's databases are a wealth of information that may be accessed 24/7 and continues to be both one of our greatest resources and best-kept secrets! (not by our intent - we are trying to get the word out)

Hmmm...I am trying to decide where to have the next open house...

Prom time!

I know this is late, but there is still time...

http://www.njspringprom.com/

I have known people who have attended this in the past and thoroughly enjoyed it. If your group is not large enough to hold a prom of their own, this is the way to go!

Local production features many homeschooled children

Patchwork theater presents Peter Pan.
Dates: Friday, April 4th @ 7pm
Sat., April 5th @ 1pm
Price: $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 per child (pay at the door)
Location: SACRED HEART CHURCH, 751 MAIN STREET, BAY HEAD, NJ

Come and support this production - many of the young stars are homeschooled students! Patchwork has been doing shows for many years now and they do a beautiful job!

From West:
Take I-195 E to Exit 35A (Route 34 South)Continue on Route 34South - crossover Route 70 -Route 34 South becomes Route 35 SouthGo about 4.6 miles and Route 35 Southwhich becomes Main Street in Bay Head.Sacred Heart Church on right, parking lot in rear
From North:
New Jersey turnpike to Exit 11 WoodbridgeFollow sign for Garden State Parkway SouthFollow the Garden State Parkway to Exit 98.Follow sign for Route 34 South - cross over Route 70 -Route 34 South becomes Route 35 SouthStay on Route 35 South for about 4.6 milesPassing through Point Pleasant right into Bay Head Route 35 South becomes Main Street in Bay Head.Sacred Heart Church is on the right, parking lot in rear.
From South:
Take the Garden State Parkway North to Exit 90follow exit ramp heading towards Brick.This brings you onto Route 549/Chambers Bridge Roadfor about 1.6 miles. Cross over Route 70 and continueacross to 2nd traffic light which is Mantoloking Road.Turn left onto Mantoloking Road. Continue goingstraight, crossing over Mantoloking Bridge.At end of Mantoloking Road turn left onto Ocean Avenue (Route 35 North). Continue on Route 35 North (becomes Main street in Bay Head).Sacred Heart Church is on left, parking in rear.

Reminder about Open House

Just a reminder…an Open House for Homeschoolers in Ocean County will be held at the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library on Wednesday, April 9 from 12:30 – 2:30 pm. Come and meet other homeschoolers and check out information on homeschooling. The theme for this event is “Book Swap.” Bring your used homeschooling materials to swap with others. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a story time at 1 pm for the younger children.

Please register either online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call the Barnegat Branch at 609-698-3331.

If you are a group leader, please pass this email on to your group. Thanks to all – I hope to see you there!

Border's Educator's Savings Days

Remember that Border's Educator's Savings Days are April 2nd to 12th. Go to http://www.bordersmedia.com/educators/. All you need to do is tell the cashier you are a homeschooler and you may receive the discount. Any questions, you may copy and print out this letter from Karen Landers, the Interim Senior Marketing Manager:


Dear Homeschooler,
Happy Spring!
Wow – just a week until the start of Borders Educator Savings Days, April 2 – 8!

During the week you’ll save 25% off the list price of books, CDs, DVDs and more*

We hope to see you for all the savings and festivities.
Join us at a SPECIAL RECEPTION at Borders’ stores**
Friday, April 4 from 4:00-8:00 PM
Food – Fun – Prizes!


*Certain exclusions apply. Cannot be combined with any other offer, including but not limited to “3 for 2,” “Buy 3, Get 4th Free,” “Buy 4 Get 5th Free,” of “Buy 1, Get 1 Half Price” offers.
Excludes previous and online purchases, gift cards, periodicals, comics, non-stock special orders, coupon books, eBooks, digital downloads, Rosetta Stone ® software, shipping,
and all electronics, including the Sony ® Reader and the Zune TM. Also excludes all Dean and DeLuca ® and Starbucks ® café items and products.
May not be combined with coupons, sale pricing, or corporate, classroom or other group discounts.
** Receptions not held at Borders Express or Waldenbooks.


Please share this link: http://www.bordersmedia.com/educators with fellow homeschoolers, friends and family.
Borders Educator Savings event applies to ALL educators, current and retired, and ALL grade levels.
If you want to be removed from my emails – just hit reply, type ‘Remove” in the subject line and I’ll delete your email address.

All my best,
Karen

Karen Landers
Interim Senior Marketing Manager
Borders Group Inc.
856.985.8909 FAX 856.985.3023
515 Rt. 73 South, Marlton, NJ 08053

Ultimate Family Expo, March 29th!

Come to the Ritacco Center on March 29th for the "Ultimate Family Expo". The Ocean County Library will have a table there all day and I will be manning the table from 1-6 in the afternoon. I have never attended one of these but I hear they are fun for the kids, tons of stuff to do (we will be making simple origami butterflies at our table).

Family Week at the Theater

The New Jersey Theatre Alliance celebrates Family Week at the Theatre from March 8-16. For Information, go to www.familyweek.com and for tickets go to www.njArtsTix.org