Summer Reading for Children
Each summer libraries all over NJ have reading programs for children and teens to foster a love of reading. This summer the library has a wide variety of fun activities for children from June - August.
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 New Collections for teens age 15-19 in the Teen Corner
The library has more than 500 new books for teens from age 15-19 in the Teen Corner. New collections comprise fiction, non-fiction and a variety of study guides for testing and college admission. Sophie Brookover, teen librarian and author, worked with our staff and teens to develop this collection. She welcomes requests from teens. Submit requests here or in person or by phone to the library. Sophie is helping to design a teen presence on the library website.
Sophie will run the teen reading program this summer. Watch for details in the next issue and on the website. Sophie will reconvene the teen advisory board in September.
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 School Summer Reading Required books available @your library.
We have ordered multiple copies of the Middle School required summer reading books for the Haddonfield school system. These books will be available in the library. The Middle School titles are in the Children's Dept. The high school titles will be in the teen area. For more information
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 Adult Summer Reading @your library
Are you headed Down the Shore this summer? The library has a great selection of paperbacks that are terrific for the beach. Want to catch up on the classics? A page turning mystery? A biography or romance? Check out our honor section. You can take out paperbacks free and return them when you are ready. Or bring back some you are finished with and donate them so someone else can enjoy the same pleasure. Reduce stress on your vacation by selecting some fine paperbacks to expand and relax your mind.
Of course there are plenty of new books for checkout, as well as books on CD to listen to as you drive to vacation. We have many DVDs to take along for the kids or adults if you are taking a portable DVD player. Our downloadable movies and books are also available in case you are taking your laptop. Don't forget our Playaways collection. These are digitized books that fit in your pocket. See Quick links below for those collections.
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 Want Help Selecting a Book or new Author?
The library has some virtual selection tools to help you find new reading. Consider subscribing to NextReads, a series of email newsletters that guide you to new authors, based on your reading profile. It links to our online catalog to make reserving books easy and convenient.
Another selection tool is the virtual site of Novelist. Novelist provides information on 92,000 works of fiction for readers of all ages. Lists by author, by type of plot, by subject. Over 150 award lists and many other feature articles. Great for book groups or to find those fabulous summer reads. Check them both out here! |
Featured Adult Program - Summer Gardening Tips
On June 24, at 7 pm Mary Eklund, Camden County Master Gardener, will give a program on summer gardening tips. Mary will discuss Garden Roundup, including garden chores for June, July and August, such as annual and perennial care and plants that bloom in late summer. A question and answer session will follow. Call 429-1304 to register for this free program. |
 Partnership with Interfaith Caregivers for Home Delivery of Library Materials
Do you know someone who could use delivery of books, magazines or DVDs to their home? The library and IFC have an agreement so that volunteers can pick up and return items for the resident. The library can help with selection and choice of materials as well. For more information on this program, contact Anne Frontino at 429-1304 or auf@haddonfieldlibrary.org |
 Excel Computer Classes @your library
Mr. Phil Shapiro, President of the Friends of the Library, is teaching classes on Basic Excel. The June 5, class is already full. If you are interested in taking a class in July or August, please contact Jo-Ann Pure at 429-1304 or at reference@haddonfieldlibrary.org so that additional classes can be set up. |
