Tom McCarthy is a native Philadelphian who has performed in most of the Equity theatres in Philadelphia. Productions have included: Eagle Theatre’s Glengarry Glen Ross; Arden Theatre Company's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Working, All My Sons, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Act II's Old Wicked Songs; Walnut Street Theatre's Orphans and Brighton Beach Memoirs; People's Light & Theatre Company’s Wait Until Dark; Wilma Theater's Escape from Happiness and Philadelphia Theatre Company's Minutes from the Blue Route. In 1997 Tom McCarthy received the Barrymore Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman at the Arden Theatre Company. McCarthy's television appearances include the Majority Whip in the West Wing. Other TV credits include Law & Order, Homicide, New York Undercover, Ed and Hack. Film credits include: Random Hearts with Kristin Scott Thomas; Fallen with Denzel Washington; Up Close and Personal with Robert Redford, and Blow Out with John Travolta. McCarthy served as president of Screen Actors Guild in Philadelphia for 30-years. In 2003 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia. Tom served on the board of Arden Theatre Company for three years.
Tom spent 40-years as Quizmaster for Delaware County Hi Q, an academic program available in all the high schools in Delaware County. In 2005 he was inducted into the Wall of Fame for Delaware County.
Monday, January 27th
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sea Isle City Library
Join us for some button making fun! Create your own design, use one of ours, or pop one out of an old comic or magazine!
For grades 5th - 12th
No registration required!
Kids & Teens
Winter Reading War
Kids and Teens ages 0-18 are welcome to participate in CMCL's annual Winter Reading War!
Find minute sheets at your local branch. Fill them out to record approximately how many minutes you've read (daily, weekly or monthly), turn them in to any library staff member, and earn a PRIZE!
Turn in your minutes sheets by January 31st, 2020 to be counted!
Happy Reading!
Adult
Puzzle Swap
Calling all Jigsaw Enthusiasts!
Do you have boxes of old jigsaw puzzles collecting in your closet?
Would you like to trade them with other people who also have an abundance of these gems?
Bring us your puzzles and join others as the Cape May County Library hosts a jigsaw puzzle swap!
*Please make sure all jigsaw pieces are in the boxes you bring!
Wednesday, January 29th
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cape May Court House Library
Learn to use our Cricut® Maker machine, and you can book time to come and use it at your convenience and with your own supplies
No registration required.
TEEN
Crazy Hot Cocoa
Friday, January 24th
Court House Branch, 4:30pm
Warm up this winter with a cup of hot cocoa and a variety of mix-ins to make it even more tasty! Add a peppermint to make it minty or even a scoop of ice cream! The possibilities are endless!
For grades 5th - 12th
No registration required!
Kids
Messy Masterpieces
Toddlers ages 2-5 and their loved ones are invited to explore their creativity and make a mess at the library! This art program features stories and a sensory art project. No registration is required. Be sure to dress for mess!
Rise & Shine yoga is an all levels yoga class for all ages (12+). Step onto your mat for some breathwork, asana (movement) and meditation. This will be a playful, mindful and wellness-filled experience.
Please bring with you a yoga mat (blanket, block, strap if you have them) and a willingness to be open to new possibilities!
Carol is a natural born teacher who has been teaching yoga for close to 8 years to all ages and levels of practice. A former health teacher in public schools, a certified health coach, and LMT she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the mat.
www.tlcwellnessnj.com
Every Saturday beginning Saturday, January 4th
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Cape May Court House Library
At the Wildwood Crest Library
Saturday 1/18, 11am to 3pm
Join us for Fun! Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math take over the Wildwood Crest Library!
Try out the library vr, take part in an escape room experience, get creative, explore Lego engineering challenges, participate in math activities, play with new technology, and engage in a science experiment.
Come make your own 2020 vision board while helping us create one for the Teen Department. We'll also be brainstorming ideas for an activity to do at our upcoming Cape Con.
Supplies and volunteer hours will be provided!
For grades 6th - 12th
No registration required!
Kids
Afternoon STEM
Curious about science, technology, engineering, & math? Then join us after school at the library! Engage in science experiments, explore new technology, become Lego engineers, and solve mathematical dilemmas. No registration is required - just show up!
