Free Seminar at the Library : “Starting and Managing a Business”

The Library will host a seminar on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 7pm entitled, “Starting and Managing a Successful Business”. Frank Dunne will be the presenter. The seminar is free and open to the public. In order to get a better idea of attendance, the library asks that you call 201-858-6980 if you plan to attend, or email library@bayonnelibrary.org. Registration suggested but not required. This seminar is presented by SCORE, a national non-profit sponsored by the US Small Business Administration.

The seminar will be held in the Second Floor Gallery, Bayonne Public Library, 697 Avenue C at 31st St, Bayonne, NJ.

February 20th Seminar at the Library CANCELLED

Unfortunately, the February 20th SCORE seminar that was to be held at the Library entitled “Starting and Managing a Successful Business” has been cancelled as the presenter is unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Free Seminar at the Library : “Starting and Managing a Successful Business”

The Library will host a seminar on Wednesday, February 20, 2013  at 7pm entitled, “Starting and Managing a Successful Business”. Richard Berek will be the presenter. The seminar is free and open to the public. In order to get a better idea of attendance, the library asks that you call 201-858-6980 if you plan to attend, or email library@bayonnelibrary.org. Registration suggested but not required. This seminar is presented by SCORE, a national non-profit sponsored by the US Small Business Administration.

The seminar will be held in the Second Floor Gallery, Bayonne Public Library, 697 Avenue C at 31st St, Bayonne, NJ.

Introduction to Computers Class

Introduction to Computers

 

Saturday, October 6, 2012

9:30 – 11am

 

Topics covered will include use of the mouse, basic internet navigation and creating and using an email account.

Prerequisite: This class is designed for those who have little or no experience using a computer.

Registration is REQUIRED as space is very limited.

Please sign up at the Reference Desk.

 

Class is open to current Bayonne residents with a Bayonne Public Library card in good standing.

Class : Creating a Resume and Cover Letter with Microsoft Word

Creating a Resume and Cover Letter with Microsoft Word

Saturday, October 27, 2012

9:30 – 11am

By the end of this class, participants will be able to use a template to create a resume, and will be able to type a cover letter, using Microsoft Word.

Prerequisite: Basic PC literacy required – familiarity with the mouse and the keyboard, including knowledge of basic keyboard navigation. By signing up for this class, you are certifying that you have these basic skills.

Registration is REQUIRED as space is very limited.

To register, please come to the Reference Desk or call us at 201-858-6980.

 

Class is open to current Bayonne residents with a Bayonne Public Library card in good standing.

Free movie tomorrow .

Please join us for our free movie, Puss in Boots.It will be showing tomorrow,Wednesday,August 15,2012 at 1:00 P.M. in the Mary E. O’Connor Gallery,on the second floor of the library.Follow this link to learn about any parental advisories for this animated feature.

Free movie this week…

Please come to the library and enjoy the Wednesday afternoon movie.  This week, Wednesday, August 1, 2012  at 1:00 P.M. ,we are showing  “The Muppets”   in The Mary E. O’Connor Gallery on the second floor of the library.

You can follow this link to view the Parents Guide to “The Muppets”.

Useful Phone Numbers for Senior Citizens

These phone numbers listed below can put you in touch with services that you may find helpful if you are a senior citizen or are trying to help a senior citizen.

General Number

1-800-792-8820

Adult Protective Services

1-609-341-0812

Crime Injuries Compensation

1-877-658-2221

CITGO/Citizens Energy (utility assistance)

1-800-JOE-4-OIL or 1-800-563-4645

Fresh Start Program (utility assistance)

1-866-240-1347

Global Options for Long-Term Care (Long Term Care Assistance)

1-800-792-8820 or 1-800-792-8820

HAAD (Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aging and Disabled)

1-800-792-9745

Homeland Security & Preparedness

1-866-4-SAFE-NJ or 1-866-472-3365

Identity Theft – Information & Assistance 

1-800-242-5846

Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC)

1-877-222-3737

Legal Services of New Jersey for Predatory Lending

(Info. & Referrals)

1-888-576-5529

Medicaid/NJ Family Care

1-800-356-1561

New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles

1-888-486-3339

New Jersey Division of Aging & Community Services

1-800-792-8820

New Jersey Division of Elections

1-877-NJVOTER (1-877-658-6837) or 1-609-292-3760

New Jersey Easy Access– (NJ EASE)

(learn about & apply for programs & benefits)

1-877-222-3737

New Jersey Income Tax (Division of Taxation)

1-877-225-1312

New Jersey Shares (utility assistance)

1-866-657-4273

New Jersey Transit (Reduced Fare Program)

1-973-491-7112

New Jersey Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

1-888-865-8387 or 1-888-8NJ-VETS

Nursing Home Lists

1-800-367-6543

Personal Assistance Service Program

1-888-285-3036

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

1-800-792-9745

Senior Citizen Park Pass

1-800-843-6420

Senior Dent (Dental Bill Assistance for Seniors)

1-800-792-8820

Senior Housing

1-800-792-8820

State Division of Elections

1-877-658-6837

Universal Service Fund (utility assistance)

1-866-240-1347

Financial Assistance Information

Here is some information that can be helpful  you when you are in need of financial assistance.  This list may seem similar to a post we put up last year,but we have updated this information.

UNEMPLOYMENT

http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/ui/ui_index.html

For General Information:

Phone- (609) 292-7162

Fax (609) 633-2884

GROCERY ASSISTANCE

NJ. SNAP ( formerly known as Food Stamps)

http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/programs/njsnap/ 

1-800-687-9512

W.I.C. (Service Areas: Bayonne and Jersey City)

http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/index.shtml
Tollfree: (866)- 44 NJWIC OR (866) 446-5942
384 Martin Luther King Drive, The Hub
Jersey City, New Jersey 07304
(201) 547-5682
Help@JCWIC.org

Work First (Welfare for families and individuals)

Hudson County Dept. of Family Services

Division of Welfare & Workforce Development

http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/programs/workfirstnj/

Hudson County Dept of Family Services
Division of Welfare
257 Cornelison Ave.

Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 420-3000
Fax: (201) 395-4622

Utilities (PSE&G)

http://www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/bill/help/payment_assist.jsp

Toll free for LIHEAP or NJ Shares 211

LIHEAP — 1-800-510-3102

Homelessness Prevention

New Jersey Homelessness Prevention Program

http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/hpp.html

1-866-889-6270

Who to contact in Hudson County -DCA-HPP Herminio Gaetan

Phone201-217-7263

Fax 201-217-7479

Foreclosure Issues

New Jersey home Ownership Preservation Effort

http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/njhope/

1-888-995-HOPE, a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week toll-free hotline

www.njhelps.org

“The NJ Helps Services Home Page is designed to give consumers a ‘one-stop’ shopping resource for the wide range of programs, information and services provided by the Department of Human Services and its partners, to assist individuals, families and communities in throughout the State of New Jersey.”

http://gethelp.njlibraries.org/

A site where librarians make it easier for residents to access the help they may need. This is a list of links to websites that can provide you with all types of services available to N.J. residents.

http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/programs/

The  Department of Human Services section on official website of the state of   New Jersey.

211

An easy-to-remember telephone number that connects callers to resource specialists who are ready to guide callers to available resources that will do the most good

http://www.nj211.org/

A web site that provides easy access a resource database and web pages that provide essential facts, contact numbers and web addresses so individuals have the tools they need to find answers when in need.

New Jersey Unemployment Weblinks

When using the Unemployment section of The New Jersey Department of Labor website, you may find the following links helpful.

New Jersey Department of Labor

http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/index.html

Filing a  Claim

https://njsuccess.dol.state.nj.us/html/uimain.html

Calculating Benefits

http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/ui/calc/calc_index.html

After the Process

http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/ui/aftrfile/aftrfile_index.html

Appeals

http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/at/appeals_index.html

Phone Numbers when Claiming Weekly Benefits

http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/ui/claim/clmwktele.html

Forms

http://lwd.state.nj.us/labor/ui/content/forms_index.html

Job Seekers Section:New Jersey Department of Labor Website

http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/wnjpin/findjob/findjobindex.html

Job Seekers Support Services

http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/wnjpin/suppsvcs/supsvcsindex.html

Career Development

http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/wfprep/wfprep_index.html