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RT Library News
www.rtlibrary.org 973-627-2344 Vol 6, Issue 7 rockawaytwplibrary@rtlibrary.org July 2012
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Hibernia Branch Is Now Open!
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 | | A historic image of the Hibernia Branch |
On July 2, the Hibernia Branch of the Rockaway Township Free Public Library reopened its doors to the public. Our normal hours, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on Mondays and 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesdays, have resumed. We hope you'll visit the building, which has been fully restored to its original 1869 appearance, at 419 Green Pond Road.
The building was originally a Methodist Church for miners living in the area. Through a grant from the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust, the exterior of the Library received a complete historic renovation. Joe Fiorilla, Director of Parks, Recreation and Welfare wrote this grant and the grant that provided for Phase One of the refurbishment of the Ford-Faesch House.
The interior of the Hibernia Branch was painted this year through the generosity of the Friends of the Rockaway Township Library, a major contribution from Christopher Lansey of Benjamin Moore Paint, and community service volunteers. The buidling interior has also been fully prepared for our grand reopening. Twelve years into the 21st century, the Hibernia Branch is still being used by residents who borrow books, CDs and DVDs, and attend children's and teens' programs. |
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| Good Luck to Head of Youth Services Lisa Sedita in Her New Job! | |
 Head of Youth Services Lisa Sedita is moving on to an exciting new position with the Montclair Public Library! As Head of Children's Services, she'll be bringing her outstanding programming, outreach and collection development skills to a new environment.
An open house will be held on Wednesday, July 18. Everyone is invited to stop by anytime after 1 pm, wish Lisa good luck in her future career, and tell her how much she meant to you. You'll be missed, Lisa!
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Teen 'Scape: Hunger Games Fridays, All Summer Long
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Hunger Games Fridays started up in June with our Trivia Competition, but there's still time to sign up for our Friday events, happening all summer long. Sign up by calling 973-627-2344, or email darlene.steinhart@rtlibrary.org. For teens in grades 6 through 12. Check out our program flyer, and other Teen 'Scape events, here. Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
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| Summer Poetry Reading with Jean Bucquet - Thursday, July 19 | |
On Thursday, July 19 at 7:00 pm, Rockaway Township poet Jean Bucquet will read in English and French from his new poetry collection, Des Rives. Mr. Bucquet will discuss silent tragedy, beauty and God, and poetry as a way to tell the whisper of time.
Des Rives, published in 2012, is comprised of poems in English and French inspired by Cape Cod, Massachussetts. Vibrant photographs accompany the text.
Registration is required for this special summer event: please call 973-627-2344, email rockawaytwplibrary@rtlibrary.org or visit the library in person to sign up.
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| Summer Trivia Tournament: Test Your Knowledge | |
Come to Rockaway Township Free Public Library on Tuesday, July 24 at 7:00 pm for an epic evening of Jeopardy-style trivia. Show off your trivia skills and win fun prizes in the process! Contestants must be 18 or older, but spectators are encouraged to attend as well! Please call 973-627-2344, email rockawaytwplibrary@rtlibrary.org or visit the library in person to sign up to play. Registration is required to be a contestant; spectators do not need to register.
Can't wait for Trivia Night? Well, try these two great books to sharpen your wits for the challenge!
 Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs
by Ken Jennings
You may remember Ken Jennings from his record-breaking 75 game winning streak on Jeopardy. Here, he describes the events, rivalries and traditions of a fascinating, fact-obsessed subculture, with a level of detail that only a true trivia buff could attempt.
The Book of General Ignorance
by John Lloyd and John Mitchinson
"Everything you think you know is wrong," state the authors of this bestselling breakdown of so-called "common knowledge." Did you know that Roman emperors ordered the death of a gladiator with... a thumbs-up? That Robin Hood wore red tights? Find out more in this irreverent romp through history, science and culture.
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