COURT HOUSE - Check out these activities at the Cape May Country Library!

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County Library Hosts Beginner Class on Nature Photography:

The Cape May County Library invites the public to attend “Beginner Nature Photography” classes presented by Mike Hannisian. This five-week workshop will be held on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. beginning March 3. The program will take place at the Sea Isle Branch Library located at 4800 Central Ave. in Sea Isle City.

This course is intended for the person with no or little experience as a photographer. However, this will not be a watered down course. The course will cover various types of photographic equipment, the strengths and weaknesses of each for different types of photography, how to operate various cameras (students are asked to bring their cameras and manuals to class), the technical aspects of photography, JPEG vs. RAW capture, photographic composition, downloading images from the camera to a computer, processing images and preparing images for emails and prints. It is required that students bring their camera and manual (when possible) to class.

Mike Hannisian leads gentle but serious nature photo learning expeditions around Cape May Point for the Cape May Bird Observatory. Many of Hannisian’s images, as well as various articles, reviews, and other writings can be found on his website: www.mike-hannisian.com.

Class size is limited; therefore registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. For additional information please call 263-7301 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.

County Library Hosts Program on the 50th Anniversary of the 1962 Storm:

The Cape May County Library in partnership with the Sea Isle City Historical Museum invites public join us in “Remembering the Storm of 62”. The program will take place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tues., March 6 and on Sat. March 10 at the Sea Isle Branch Library located at 4800 Central Ave in Sea Isle City.

March 6 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the worst storm to hit the N.J. Coast in recorded history. To mark this historic event the Sea Isle City Historical Museum has invited several eye witnesses to share their stories from the storm of 62 and in remembrance of the storm a U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter has been scheduled to do a fly by the Sea Isle City Branch Library.

The Sea Isle Historical Society developed as an outgrowth of the Municipality’s Centennial 1882-1982. Originally the Museum was housed in a class room at the Sea Isle City Public School and currently is housed in the new Sea Isle City Library.

For additional information please call 263-7301 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.

County Library Hosts Weekly Drawing Class:

The Cape May County Library will host a weekly drawing class starting March 7 at the Sea Isle City Branch Library. “The Fundamentals of Drawing II” class with instructor Nancy Palermo is a six-week course that will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sea Isle Branch Library located at 4800 Central Ave, Sea Isle City.

Develop your own style of drawing while learning advanced techniques of structure, shading and perspective using various media. See the world around you in a new way! New comers are welcome to join in as we advance the craft by drawing what we see.

Materials list:
• set of drawing pencils
• soft eraser ( kneaded)
• small pencil sharpener
• drawing pad-larger than 11 by 14

Palermo received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland in Studio Art and has worked as an illustrator and designer. Her oil paintings have won numerous awards and her murals grace dozens of locations throughout South Jersey. Currently, Palermo teaches at the Ocean City Arts Center.

Space is limited; therefore registration is required. For additional information please call 263-7301 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.

County Library Hosts Lecture on the Early Migrations of Birds:

The Cape May County Library invites the public to attend a lecture, “Early Spring Migration,” presented by Don Freiday. The program will take place at 7 p.m. on Wed., March 7 at the Main Branch Library located at 30 Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House.

Although the peak of bird migration will not be until May, many species are already on the move including waterfowl, hawks and a few land birds like the eastern phoebe. Join Don Freiday to learn how to find and identify these birds.

Don Freiday, a graduate of Rutgers University, is currently the regional coordinator for the New Jersey Breeding Bird Atlas. Also, Freiday is the co-author of two books: “A Precious Place, a Naturalist Explores New Jersey” and “Wild Journeys: Migration in New Jersey.

For additional information please call 463-6350 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.

County Library Offers Health & Exercise Classes:

The Cape May County Library is pleased to offer a wide variety of health & exercise courses throughout the week. Classes are free and registration is not required.

Classes will be held at the following libraries -

• Tuesdays
4:30 p.m. - Zumba Fitness at the Main Library
6 p.m. - Zumba Fitness at the Main Library
• Wednesdays
10 a.m. - Qigong & Tai Chi at the Lower Branch Library
11:30 a.m. - Qigong & Tai Chi at the Lower Branch Library
6:30 p.m. - Zumba Fitness at the new Sea Isle City Library
• Thursdays:
10 a.m. - New Qigong & Tai Chi starts March 1st at the Sea Isle City Library
4:30 p.m. - Gentle Yoga at the Main Library
6 p.m. - All Levels Yoga at the Main Library
• Fridays:
10 a.m. - Low Sit Cardio at the Main Library
• Saturdays:
10 a.m. - Qigong & Tai Chi at the Lower Branch Library

For more information, please call your local library. To view a schedule of events visit the library online at www.cmclibrary.org .

Cape May County Library Hosts Book Clubs:

The Cape May County Library is pleased to offer a wide variety of book clubs throughout the week.

Book clubs are held at the following libraries -
Great Books Book Club for adults meets every other Thursday from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Main Library located at 30 Mechanic St. Cape May Court House 463-6350.

1st Thursday Book Club for adults meets the first Thursday of each month from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Main Library.

Current Fiction Book Club for adults meets the second Monday of each month from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Wildwood Crest Library.

Great Classic Fiction Book Club for adults meets the third Thursday of each month from 4 - 5:45 p.m. at the Main Library.

Teen Book Club for teenagers 13 through 18 meets the first Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. at the new Sea Isle Library.

Tween BiblioMANIACS Club for 5th, 6th and 7th graders meets the third Thursday of each month from 6 -7 p.m. at the Main Library.

Book Friends Book Club for 3rd and 4th graders meets on the second to last Tuesday of each month from 6 -7 p.m. at the Main Library.

Reading Rumpus Book Club for 1st and 2nd graders meets on the last Monday of each month from 6 -7 p.m. at the Main Library.

For more information call your local library. To view a schedule of events visit the library online at www.cmclibrary.org .

County Library Hosts Workshop In Mosaic Art:

The Cape May County Library invites the public to attend the two-day workshop “Color Burst Mosaic” on Friday, March 2 & March 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. The program will take place at the new Sea Isle Branch Library located at 4800 Central Avenue in Sea Isle City.

Participants will use colorful mini ceramic tiles to create their own design in mosaic. The first week will be designing and gluing and the second week will be grouting and finishing. The finished product can be used as a wall hanging or trivet.

Instructor Michele Pasciullo, a graphic designer, is a member of the Ocean City Fine Arts League. Pasciullo has displayed and sold her work at local shops as well as given home parties and workshops. Join her in creating your very own masterpiece!

Registration is required, and a $5 non-refundable materials fee is due upon registration. For additional information please call 263-7301 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.