Hilton Branch

Internet Basics for Jobseekers
Part 1: Thursday, February 23 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Part 2: Tuesday, February 28 10:100 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Register now:  call 973-762-1622 ext. 5013 or email PROGRAMS@maplewoodlibrary.org

Co-sponsored with  NJWorks@your library

Hilton Branch

Microsoft Word: Resumes & Cover Letters
Part 1: Thursday, February 23 12:oo to 2:00 p.m.
Part 2: Tuesday, February 28 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Register now:  call 973-762-1622 ext. 5013 or email PROGRAMS@maplewoodlibrary.org

Co-sponsored with  NJWorks@your library

Hilton Branch – Maplewood Librarian Amanda Eigen will lead this overview of the most significant African American fiction of the past century, and its wide-ranging influences. For adults ages 18 and up.

Starting and Managing a Successful Business

Main Library – Featured topics for this free program:

• 5 factors that make a company successful
• How to do critical market research
• SWOT analysis
• Financial planning and documentation
• Marketing strategies and tactics
• Characteristics of a successful business owner

Please reserve a spot by emailing PROGRAMS@maplewoodlibrary.org

Managing Financial Stability and Retirement Planning                 During a Job Transition

Main Library – Margo Hill, Financial Advisor and Portfolio Advisor from Merrill Lynch & Co.’s Wealth Management unit present this talk focusing on retirement savings, rollover options and health insurance coverage. You’ll also receive tips on modifying your investment strategies for tax advantages.  Free and open to the public.

Hilton Branch

Internet Basics for Jobseekers
Part 1: Thursday, February 23 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Part 2: Tuesday, February 28 10:100 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Register now:  call 973-762-1622 ext. 5013 or email PROGRAMS@maplewoodlibrary.org

Co-sponsored with  NJWorks@your library

Hilton Branch

Microsoft Word: Resumes & Cover Letters
Part 1: Thursday, February 23 12:oo to 2:00 p.m.
Part 2: Tuesday, February 28 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Register now:  call 973-762-1622 ext. 5013 or email PROGRAMS@maplewoodlibrary.org

Co-sponsored with  NJWorks@your library

Main Library – Join us in the Adult Room at Main Library each Tuesday in February for concert films celebrating some of music’s most illustrious African Americans.

February 7 – Louis Armstrong: Live in ’59
February 14  – The World According to John Coltrane
February 21 – Sarah Vaughn, The Divine One
February 28 – The Intimate Duke Ellington
All at 4:30 p.m.

Career Support and Networking Group – Main Library

A free peer volunteer support group for people who are actively looking for work and would like to invigorate their job search.  This includes anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market or struggling small business owners and retirees looking for part-time work.

Group members will assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position.  Resources are available at the library to assist with computer job searches and other useful research materials.

Weekly meetings Wednesday Nights 7-8:30 p.m. except the 4th Wednesday each month.

Meetings open to residents in Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Sussex, Monmouth, Middlesex, Union and Warren Counties

For more information contact John R. Fugazzie, 201-262-0103, 551-579-3992 or visit www.neighbors-helping-neighbors.com/www.neighbors-helping-neighbors.com/Home.html

Main Library – Network with other professionals who are currently unemployed or looking for new career opportunities.  Meetings alternate between guest speakers and career workshops.  Programs are free and open to the public.