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 Haddonfield Public Library
December 2010
Volume 3, number 12 |
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Greetings!
It's a great time of year. The season of giving is upon us. We have some unique giving opportunities in this newsletter. It has been a unique year. A year to count blessings and to extend a helping hand to others. The library has been much busier with the continued economic downturn.
The library will be closed for several days in December. This is due to the difficult budget conditions this year. We apologize for this inconvenience. We look forward to better days in 2011. See the schedule of closed days herein.
The library's balcony area will be painted during the week of Dec. 20-26, when the library will be closed. We are looking forward to a refurbished balcony area, made possible by funding received by the Haddonfield Friends of the Library, from the Haddonfield Holiday Tour of 2009. Completion of roof repairs allow the project to get underway.
The Garden Club of Haddonfield has decorated the library beautifully for the holidays. They do this every year. Please stop in to see the lovely festive decorations.
The Library staff and Library Board wish you great holidays and a sincere wish for a happy and healthy new year. We thank you for so much support this year.
Cordially,
Susan Briant
Library Director
Past President, NJ Library Association 2009-10 |
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 Library Schedule for December
The library will be closed on these days for budgetary and holiday reasons:
December 4
December 10
December 20-26
December 31- close at 1 pm
January 1, 2011
Hours of operation:
Monday - Thursday 10 am to 9 pm
Friday 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday 1-5 pm |
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 Friends of the Library Giving Tree
The Friends are placing a Giving Tree in the library for December. This is a small tree with wish list items that the library would like to purchase. A variety of books and DVDs will be available for those wishing to purchase an item for the library's collections. You will give back to the entire community with this generous holiday gift. Stop in for more information on the tree.
Additionally, if you didn't renew your membership in the Friends of the Library, remember, your gift is tax deductible. Click here to join or to renew your membership. |
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Computer Classes in December
Consider a break from the busyness of the holidays.
Drop in for a quick session on Business Resources Online for 
your small business on Dec. 1, from 12:30-1:30 pm- taught by Jo-Ann Pure.
Take a Mini Introduction to Excel on Dec. 8, from 10:30-11:30 am or on Dec. 14, from 6:30-7:30 pm. These are repeat courses taught by Jo-Ann Pure.
Classes are free for Haddonfield Library card holders. Keyboard and mouse proficiency are necessary. Call 429-1304 to register. The schedule for classes for 2011 will be posted soon. |
Bonnie Rosenberg - Library Board member and Volunteer  Extraordinary!
Bonnie Rosenberg was appointed to the Library Board of Trustees 15 years ago. She has been the Treasurer of the Board for the past five years. Bonnie is leaving the board now but will continue her work as a library volunteer. Bonnie was recruited as a library volunteer by Tillie Clement, the former Head of Circulation, more than 40 years ago. Bonnie works at the Adult Circulation desk on Monday afternoons.
Bonnie enjoys quilting, knitting, and of course, reading. She belongs to two book discussion groups. Bonnie made the beautiful quilt in the teen corner of the library. She lives in Haddonfield with her husband, Elliot.
We thank Bonnie for her steadfast service on the Library Board and for her volunteer work at the library. For information on the Library Board vacancy, contact the Borough Clerk, Deanna Bennett at 856-429-4700, ext. 204. |
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 Generous Gift Received from the South Jersey Charitable Foundation
The Library Board of Trustees is very pleased to announce that the library is in receipt of a generous donation from the South Jersey Charitable Foundation. The $5000 unrestricted gift will be used to reduce budget closing days in 2011. Gene Kain, President of the Library Board said, " This gift came at the right time. The Board has worked hard to balance the needs of the community for library programs and services with reductions in state and local aid. This generous gift will allow us to be open more days in 2011. We are very thankful for the generosity of the South Jersey Charitable Foundation. Investing in the public library is an investment in the future. " |
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Events in the Children's Department
The Children's Dept. has many fine books and DVDs on holiday traditions. Take some home to spend happy hours and to share memories with your family.
Cookies took center stage in November as preschoolers decorated gingerbread men, celebrating sharing of sweet treats inspired by Thanksgiving. The story "The Doorbell Rang
"(Llaman a la Puerta) by Pat Hutchins was presented to children age 3-6 at Spanish Story Time on Tuesday, Nov. 16. The next Spanish Story Time will be held on Tuesday, January 18, at 1:30 pm. Registration is required for this program. A special thanks to the Haddonfield Friends of the Library for providing funding for these programs.
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Unique Holiday Gifts at the Library
Are you looking for a unique holiday gift?
Local authors and illustrators have donated autographed copies of their books for sale at the library. Books range from $11- $20. Books can be purchased at the adult circulation desk at the library. All sales benefit the Haddonfield Friends of the Library. The Friends and library have co-sponsored these author book talks since 2008. Visit the library's Calendar of Events for a schedule of future programs.
- Robert Byrd's "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies" (Newbery medal award winning book)
- (author is Laura Amy Schlitz - illustrated by Robert Byrd.)
- Deborah A. Garwood's "Evans Pond"
- Alan J. Heavens "Remodeling on the Money"
- Ron Jensh's "Epiphany" and "Lifelines"
- William Meehan's "Haunted Haddonfield"
- Jen A. Miller "The Jersey Shore: Atlantic City to Cape May" (Great Destination series)
- Megan Smolenyak's " Trace Your Roots with DNA" and "Who Do You Think You Are?"
Consider giving an early gift. Pick up a ticket for the Haddonfield Holiday House Tour on Dec. 9. Tickets are on sale for $15 at the library and Information Center. |
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Coming Events @ the library
- Dec. 1- Drop in for Business Resources Online computer course from 12:30-1:30 pm
- Dec. 4- Library closed for budget reasons
- Dec. 7 - Menorah lighting at 6 pm - Library Pointe
- Dec. 8- Mini Introduction to Excel Computer Class from 10:30-11:30 am
- Dec. 9- Haddonfield Holiday House Tour - tickets on sale at the library
- Dec. 10- Library closed for budget reasons
- Dec. 14-Mini Introduction to Excel Computer Class from 6:30-7:30 pm (repeat class)
- Dec. 20-26- Library closed for budget reasons and Christmas holiday
- Dec. 28- Library Board of Trustees meeting at 8 am
- Dec. 31- Library closes at 1 pm
- Jan. 1, 11- Library closed for New Year's Day
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For more information, visit Calendar of Events |
Contact us at Haddonfield Public Library
Haddonfield Public Library 60 North Haddon Avenue Haddonfield, NJ 08033
contact@haddonfieldlibrary.org 856-429-1304 |
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