Haddonfield Public Library Newsletter
 
Volume 2, number 4
April 2009
In this issue
Library Schedule during Easter weekend
Celebrate National Library Week, April 12-18
Food for Fines- Help Others
Donald Gallinger Book Discussion on April 13
Friends of the Library Host Candidates Forum on April 16
Snapshot Day- an exciting day in NJ Libraries.
Children's Activities in April
Greetings!
 
 We wish you a pleasant Spring, Happy Easter or Passover. The Library is celebrating National Library Week, the week when libraries, librarians, and paraprofessional library staff are appreciated. We have a lot of activities planned. Please see stories below. Consider donating non-perishable foods to apply to fines on your overdue items. Help those in need at the same time. The library is partnering with the Food Bank of NJ in this effort. So, please stop in and visit us during National Library Week April 12-18! See what is new at the library. Join the staff for coffee on April 15, from 10-12 and thank them for their good library service. Celebrate getting taxes in the mail!
  Cordially,
  Susan Briant
Library Director
NJLA President-elect
 
 
Easter BunnyLibrary Schedule During Easter Weekend
  
The library will be closed on Sunday, April 12, for Easter. The library will be open on Good Friday from 10-5, closing from 5-9 pm. The library will be open on Saturday, April 11 from 10-5 pm. The regular operating hours will resume at 10 am on Monday, April 13. 
NLW 2009  
Celebrate National Library Week from April 12-18!
 
National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special- participate. The theme this year is "Worlds connect @ your library."  For a listing of events at the Haddonfield Library click here.
 
Food for Fines - Help Others! food for fines
 
During National Library Week you can return overdue items and your fines will be waived. Donate non-perishable food to help others. The library is partnering with the Food Bank of South Jersey to coordinate the collection and distribution of food for those in need. Bring in a can of soup, boxed items and other non-perishable food to clear your fines for late items. Click here for more information about this effort.
 
Master Planets 
Meet Author Donald Gallinger at Book Discussion on April 13  
Join NJ author Donald Gallinger when he discusses his new book "The Master Planets" at 7 pm at the library. The novel spans five decades and explores a once idolized rock star and his struggle with a legacy of evil. Mr. Gallinger will be available to sign copies of his book, which will be $14.95.
 
  The program is free but call 429-1304 to register. Click here for more information.  
 
 
IRSComputer Workshops in April - new Excel class.
 
Beginning Excel on April 17: 10:30-12 pm- taught by Phil Shapiro
 
The Basics of Word, part 2 on April 22: 10:30-12 pm
 (Prior keyboard and mouse experience needed, as well as HPL library card.)
 Open house for demonstration of Library databases on April 15 from 10:30-12 pm  (including business resources).
 Meet the staff and enjoy free coffee on April 15- after tax relief at the library! 
Ballots 
Friends of Library Host Candidates Forum on April 16 
 
 The Friends of the Library will sponsor a forum with the six candidates for Borough Commissioner on April 16 at 7 pm at the Markheim Arts Center. Former Mayor Gene Kain will moderate the event. The candidates will be asked questions about their views on the library and its future expansion. Questions for the candidates may be submitted to fol@haddonfieldlibrary.org   Light refreshments will be served. The winner of the Friends recent logo contest will be announced! A short business meeting will be held at the start of the meeting. 
   The Friends are also seeking members to join their Executive Board. Email fol@haddonfieldlibrary.org or call Phil Shapiro, President of FOL, at 428-5373. 
 
Snapshot Day computer class 
Snapshot Day - an Exciting Day in NJ libraries!  
  In the last newsletter we featured an event on Feb. 19 whereby the public libraries in NJ collected stories, statistics, and took pictures of how people use libraries. More than 161,000 people visited NJ libraries on that day. Since library funding may be imperiled, it is important to show how libraries improve the quality of life for so many NJ residents. To view pictures, comments and statistics about Snapshot Day, visit:
  To see pictures of people using our library click here:


  
  Children's Activities in April
 
Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 am or Wednesdays at 1:30 pm snapshot day 3
 
Toddler Time is Thursdays at 10:30 am.
 
* Spanish Storytime is April 21 at 1:30 pm 
  * registration is required
 
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