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Haddonfield Public Library Newsletter
Volume 2, number 5
May 2009
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| Greetings!
We are pleased to be able to invite you to the dedication of the Teen Corner in the library. On May 29, we will celebrate with local teens and launch the room. At the same time, beginning at 3:30 pm, two new chess tables will be dedicated in honor of former Library Director Douglas Rauschenberger. Come join us - there will be a band, pizza, snacks, and prizes for the teens. Development of the corner was through shared services of several community groups - please read about this in the newsletter.
Also, Susan Briant, Library Director was installed as the President of the NJ Library Association on April 28.
There will be several new fun programs for children, including Yoga, a book reading by local author, Andrea Nepa, and fun activities promoting "going green". Read about these below.
Please stop in and join us during May! The hard working staff and Library Board would love to see you.
Cordially,
Susan Briant
Library Director
President, NJ Library Association |
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Library Director Susan Briant Installed as President of NJ Library Association
Haddonfield Library Director Susan Briant was installed as the President of the N. J. Library Association on April 28, at a luncheon at the annual conference in Long Branch. Also attending were the Library Board, staff, Friends of the Library, and family and friends. Briant, a longtime public library director, is making advocacy for libraries the centerpiece of her presidency. Click here for more information. |
 Dedication of Teen Corner on May 29!
The Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library, Borough of Haddonfield, the Haddonfield Board of Education, and the Haddonfield Rotary Club are pleased to announce the dedication of the Teen Corner on May 29, at 3:30 pm at the library. All of the groups worked together and contributed to develop this room, located at the top of the stairs in the first floor of the library. The community and parents and teens are invited to come have pizza, get prizes, and hear a live band.
The corner will have materials for teens age fifteen and older, including new computers, many new books, magazines, audiovisual items, databases, and materials of interest to teens. The Rotary Club has generously donated $700 for the purchase of new books for the teens, as well as $2,300 for the GALE Cengage Testing and Education Reference Center.
The Friends of the Library have purchased new furnishings to make the corner cozy and teen friendly. Some Haddonfield teens are part of a Teen Advisory Board that gave advice on outfitting the corner. |
 New Chess Tables Placed in Honor of Doug Rauschenberger - to be dedicated on May 29. All are invited!
Two chess tables are being dedicated in honor of former Library Director, Douglas Rauschenberger, on May 29, at 3:30 pm. The first table is given by the community and the second is given by the Lions Club for the enjoyment of the community. The Y's Men and Friends of the Library recently installed these tables on the library grounds. Please come join us to honor Doug Rauschenberger. The Teen Corner will also be dedicated. Light refreshments will be served.
The library has chess pieces available for use while the library is open - or bring your own chess set. A special thank you to John Burmaster and the Y's Men Club for installing the beautiful chess tables.
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 Haddonfield Rotary Club Gives Generous Gift to Teens and Adults!
The Rotary Club of Haddonfield has generously funded a new database for the Haddonfield Public Library. This is in keeping with Rotary's effort to promote literacy and education, in all formats. President Nick Nicolay has initiated this literacy initiative. The database is called the GALE Cengage Testing and Education Reference Center. It is updated regularly. It offers the latest college and graduate entrance exams, as well as college and vocational school information, financial aid sources, and requirements. Users can prepare for specialized tests using online practice exams for college, graduate school, the military, or trade school. Included are test preparation for ACT, American Foreign Service Officer, AP, ASVAB, Civil Service Tests, CLEP, Clerical, DSST, EMT, Firefighter, GED, GMAT, GRE, Law Enforcement, LSAT, MCAT, Military Flight Aptitude; NCLEX-PN, Officer Candidate, Postal, SAT, State Trooper, and TOEFL.
These tests and other career resources can be accessed from any desktop from the library's website of www.haddonfieldlibrary.org You need a current Haddonfield Library card to gain access to the online resources. Visit the library's website to apply for your first library card online. For help email the library at reference@haddonfieldlibrary.org or call the Reference Dept. at 856-429-1304. To go directly to the GALE Testing Center, click here.
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Be Green, Learn Yoga & Hear Andrea Nepa, HF Author, at the Library - May Special Children's Dept. Programs
On May 12, meet Haddonfield author Andrea Nepa at a book reading of "Red in the Flower Bed: An Illustrated Children's Story about Interracial Adoption". Andrea will conduct programs at 10:30 am at preschool storytime and 4:00 pm for school age kids and families. A craft and snack will be included.
Go Green in May with Luloo "Tree Huggin' Arts and Crafts" on Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27 at 3:30 pm for ages 5-12 and "Yoga on the Library Lawn" on Saturdays, May 9, 16,23, and 30 at 10:30 am for ages 5-12. Call the Children's Dept. at 429-1304 for registration for both activities.
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Architects are Hired to Evaluate the Library Building
The architectural firm of Arcari and Iovino of Little Falls, NJ has been retained by the Borough of Haddonfield to work on an evaluation of the current library building for code compliance and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance. The firm will also evaluate possible additions to the building of 7,500 and 15,000 square feet. A committee is being appointed by the Borough Commissioners to work with the firm to give citizen input.
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Computer Classes / Adult & Teen Programs in May
Searching for Ancestors Using Library Databases on May 20, from 10:30-11:30 am. Searching for Ancestors Using Other Websites on May 27, from 10:30-11:30 am. Prior keyboard and mouse experience are necessary, as well as a Haddonfield Public Library card.
For registration, call the library at 429-1304. Registration for summer computer classes begins in May. Classes are taught by Jo-Ann Pure, Reference Librarian.
The adult book club will meet on May 18 at 7 pm in the library. The discussion will be on "Little Heathens" by Mildred A. Kalish. For more information, visit our website at www.haddonfieldlibrary.org or email auf@haddonfieldlibrary.org Meet new friends and have fun discussing your favorite books. Discussion is led by Anne Frontino, Technical Services Librarian.
Teen movie night is May 22, at 7 pm at the library. "Back to the Future" be the feature film for teens aged 12-18. Meet Sophie Brookover, have fun and light refreshments!
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Observing Memorial Day
Our local veterans groups put a display in the library every year to remind us about veterans. Stop in and take a look at the display during the month of May. The library also has many books on various wars and peace. There are many biographies of famous veterans, as well.
Please pay tribute to all of our Veterans ! The library will be closed on Monday, May 25 to observe this national holiday. Have a safe holiday while reflecting on those who preserve our democracy.
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