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This Month's
Computer Classes
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There will be no computer classes this month. Please check next month's newsletter or www.sayrevillelibrary.org for future dates!
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This Month's Book Displays
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Gardening
Summer Cooking
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Library Closings
& Early Closings
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Library Early Closings
Thursday, June 18th
The library will be open 9:30 AM-5:00 PM due to the Middle School Graduation Ceremony.
Congratulations graduates!
Saturday Summer Closings
June
27th will be the last Saturday the library is open until September
12th. The library will be closed on Saturday through the months of July
and August.
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New Database
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ConsumerReports.org
is one of the most trusted resources for information and advice on
consumer products.
The award-winning website's articles, blogs,
forums, and videos enable consumers to make better purchasing decisions
on all the products they are shopping for from dishwashers to digital
cameras to infant car seats, save money on home improvement plans,
shore up personal finances, improve their health, and more.
To begin using this great resource, click here, type in your library barcode, and click on the ConsumerReports.org icon.
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New Children's
Library Card
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Congratulations to
Madeline Tanchingco (age 10) for winning our "Create the NEW Children's Library Card" Contest!
This
terrific new card is now available at the front Circulation Desk.
If
you have the old Children's Library card, we invite you to come trade
it in for our new one at no charge!
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Summer Storytime Schedule
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Summer storytime schedule
begins on Monday, June 29th. Please see the online calendar for
details.
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New Calendar
& Event Page
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The library has a brand new calendar and event page. Check out the makeover! You may also now register for programs online!
Take a look!
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Attention Book Lovers!
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Sign up to receive newsletters featuring award winning books, the latest bestsellers, and new titles from virtually every genre imaginable!
Join our Online Book Clubs! Every day, Monday through Friday, you will
receive in your email a five-minute selection from a chapter of a book.
By the end of the week, you'll have read 2-3 chapters. Every Monday we
start a new book. Sign up and start reading.
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June 2009 Newsletter · Volume 4/Issue 6
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How To's: Resume & Networking
 Tuesday, June 2nd,
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Learn from Eileen
Levine some of the key elements of creating a resume and cover letter, and some
methods that can be used to ensure one's career documents stand out amongst the
best competition. Also learn some networking techniques that will get your name
out there!
For more information, contact Sam at squintas@lmxac.org or by calling (732) 727-0212 ext. 26. Register now!
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Teen Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, June 3rd, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM &
Thursday, June 4th, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Do you
need something to do when you're out of school this summer? Looking for
some community service hours? Need a recommendation letter? If you
answered YES to any of those questions...volunteering at the Sayreville
Public Library is what you need to do!
If you are between the ages of 12-18 and want to volunteer for the Youth Services Department, come to our volunteer orientation!
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Fill out a registration form
- Learn more about volunteer duties
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Learn how the Summer Reading Club works
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Find out how you can help make our Summer Reading Club and our summer programs a big success
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(and most importantly) HAVE FUN!
Volunteer Orientations will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd at 3:00 pm
(directly after school) and Thursday, June 4th at 6:00 pm here at the
library (you only have to attend one orientation). Invite your
friends...the more the merrier!
For more information contact Leah or Sam at (732) 727-0212 ext. 5
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The Art of the Interview
Tuesday, June 9th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
In a direct follow-up to "How To's:
Resume and Networking" join Eileen Levine as she discusses critical
interview tips to ensure that you impress your potential employers, as
well as answers to some of those tricky interview questions.
You do not have to attend "How To's: Resume and Networking" to attend this program.
For more information, contact Sam at squintas@lmxac.org or by calling (732) 727-0212 ext. 26. Register now!
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sunday, June 14th, 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Fill a bag of books for $5! Proceeds help the library run wonderful programming throughout the year, including the Children's Summer Reading Club! You must use a bag supplied by The Friends.
For information about donating, please visit The Friends' Web Page. Go there now!
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Books & Bites
Monday, June 15th, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Join us to discuss a book and have some snacks. This month we will read "The Lottery" by Patricia Wood. Books will be provided before each meeting. Ask for your copy at the Circulation Desk.
For more information, contact Sharon at sdalton@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 3. Register now!
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Summer Reading Club
Registration Begins
Register at the Children's Desk starting June 22nd.
You
must register by July 15th to participate.
We will give you a reading log and a calendar of events. Between June 29 & August 14,
use your reading log to record how much time you spend reading. For
every ten hours that you read, you get to pick a free book from our
Prize Cart.
Both
readers and pre-readers can participate. If you are a reader, use your
reading log to keep track of how much time you read. For pre-readers,
a parent or sibling can record how much time is spent reading aloud to
any pre-readers in the family. Bring your log to the library each
week, so the librarian can record how much time you read each week.
Fore more information, contact Leah at lkloc@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 5.
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2009 Summer Reading Club Kick-off
Saturday, June 27th, 11:00 AM
Registration required, begins Jun 1st.
Children
of all ages are invited to our 2009, Be Creative @ Your Library, Summer
Reading Club Kick-Off. Featuring music by Ernie and Neal, an
innovative rock, jazz, ska, bluegrass and reggae band for kids! Face
Painting, Cotton Candy and Balloons for all!! You will be able to for
the summer reading club, enter raffles and have a great time!
Register
at the Children's Desk or online starting June 1st. This event is made possible by a generous donation from our Friends of the Library group. |
Book Babies
Every Monday beginning June 29th, 11:00 AM
A
special storytime for babies and toddlers, ages 6-23 months. Join us for songs,
nursery rhymes and fingerplays, followed by one-on-one book sharing between
caregiver and child. We'll end with some independent playtime!
For more
information, call Leah at 732-727-0212, ext. 5. You must be under the age of
two to attend. No registration is required, but you must present a Sayreville
Public Library card to attend.
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Coming Soon
 Photography Seminars& Photography Contest!
Getting the Shot: Intro to Digital Photography on June 10th from
6:30-7:30, followed by Getting the Better Shot: Intermediate Digital
Photography on June 17th from 6:30 to 7:30For more information about registering and entering the contest, visit www.sayrevillelibrary.org.Information will be posted shortly. |
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