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 Haddonfield Public Library
November 2011
Volume 4, number 11 |
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Greetings!
Fall is here! The library has a lot of activities for teens and children to go around the school schedule. The Robotics Club will return for 4th and 5th graders (read story.) Wii gaming is back on Wednesday afternoons. Check with the children's department for Wii gaming from 3:15-4:45 pm on Wednesday afternoons.
Toby Zinman gives another exciting program on Nov. 1, about Red and Rothko. See story herein.
For local busnesses and those seeking employment, try ReferenceUSA, a fantastic database available with your library card from our website. This expensive resource has something for everyone trying to grow a small business or to find employment. (See story below.)
Stop in and meet our Teen Coordinator, Erica Braverman, who is profiled in this newsletter. HF teens have enjoyed the variety of teen programs with Erica. She is now lauching a teen reading group. Teens - get a preview of books that are coming and tell us what you think! Have fun at the same time!
The Friends of the Library support children's, teen, and adult programs. The Friends had a wonderful book sale, clearing about $14,000 to pay for the many programs and services that they make possible. To join or renew your membership in the Friends of the Library, click here. Thanks to our Friends and to the community for strong support of the Haddonfield Public Library!
Cordially,
Susan Briant
Library Director
Haddonfield Public Library
Past President, NJ Library Association 2009-10
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November Schedule 
The library will be closed on these days in November:
- November 8- Tuesday, Election Day, budget closing
- November 11- Friday, Veterans Day, budget closing
- November 24, Thursday, Thanksgiving Day- holiday
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 10 am to 9 pm
Friday- 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday- 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday- 1 to 5 pm |
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Toby Zinman |
Toby Zinman Returns on November 1, to Discuss "Red and Rothko: An Award Winning Play about a Great Painter"
Popular local resident Toby Zinman returns on Nov. 1, to give a program on "Red and Rothko" An Award Winning Play about a Great Painter" from 7 - 8:30 pm. Mark Rothko was one of the titans of 20th Century art. His abstract Impressionist paintings and his life are the subject of John Logan's award-winning play, Red. This play begins the Philadephia Theatre Company's season, running from Oct. 14 to Nov. 13. Toby Zinman, Professor of the University of the Arts and Theatre Critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer, will lecture on both the paintings and the play. Toby is a frequent guest lecturer at the library and a Haddonfield resident. A question and answer session will follow the lecture. Call 429-1304 to register for this free program.
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Teen Reading Group is Launched! 
Calling all teens, ages 13-19, who love to read! The Haddonfield Public Library will be having its first ever Teen Reading and Review board. Teens who want to be on the cutting edge of literature and read select YA & 15 up titles before they are published should join today! Members will get to choose from a selection of advance copies of teen titles, read them before they are published, and let us know if we should purchase the book for our teen collection! We will meet about once a month to choose titles and talk about what's good and what's not in teen literature. Refreshments will be provided at these meetings and they are sure to be a good time, but attendance is not mandatory to be a part of the board. If you cannot attend meetings, the review can easily be emailed to the library. Be part of the selection process, and have your voice heard! If you are interested in joining, use our Facebook page online. Click here to register. For more information, email Erica Braverman Erica Braverman will contact members to let them know about the first meeting!
Teen Craft Programs will resume in January! |
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Meet Erica Braverman, Teen Coordinator and Weekend Librarian
Erica Braverman is the Teen Services and Weekend Reference Librarian. Having a passion for reading from a young age, Erica knew she would have a career that involved books in one way or another. She loves children's and teen literature, so a job that allows her to work with children and books is the perfect fit! Erica worked as a middle school Language Arts teacher for 6 years, and is now an elementary school librarian in Lindenwold. Being the teen services librarian in Haddonfield rounds out her interests and gives her the opportunity to get creative with her events. The events she really loves are the teen craft nights. With an artistic spirit, Erica really brings creativity to the crafts that are specially selected for teens. Come by for a craft night, or say stop by and say hi one weekend when Erica is at the reference desk! Erica has her Master's in Library and Information Science from Rutgers University.
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 Robotics for 4th & 5th graders Returns to the Library The library is partnering again with local instructor Debbie Troiani and the Camden County 4-H to encourage the development of robotics clubs in Camden County. Debbie Troiani taught a week of robotics in August. She is returning to teach 4th and 5th graders. The 4-H Robotics Club will hold an interest meeting for 4th and 5th graders and their parents on Monday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 pm in the Teen Nook area. The new club is looking to meet approximately 10-12 times throughout the school year. If you are interested in robotics, come see what it is all about. No prior experience is necessary. Registration is limited to ten HF students in grades 4 and 5. Registration will be first come, first served. If you have questions or to register for the Nov. 14, meeting, email the Camden County 4-H at camdencyfar@aesop.rutgers.edu The 4-H Robotics curriculum is designed to: Build an understanding of basic science concepts related to robotics Apply the processes of scientific inquiry and engineering design Build skills in science, engineering and technology Use the tools of technology to enhance their learning Explore related careers in these fields Apply the skills and knowledge they are developing to new challenges Visit here for more information on the 4-H robotics program & curriculum. |
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 For Small Businesses - Reference USA - a wealth of information free with your library card!
Reference USA is a fine database that provides quality information to assist businesses and individuals to:
- Search for jobs, location and industry
- Find new business opportunities
- Research executives and companies worldwide
- Track down addresses and phone numbers
- Find news articles for research
- Locate out-of-town companies
- Profile a neighborhood, city, or state
- Use with your library card from any place
- Export data to Excel
- Click here to use RefUSA
- Made possible by Shared Services of the NJ Library Network
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Coming Events @ the library
Nov. 1 - Spanish Story time at 1:30 pm; Toby Zinman Theater Program on Red and Rothko
at 7 pm.
Nov. 4- Sara O'Brien Family Music event from 4-5 pm.
Nov. 5- Luloo Family Yoga from 10-11 am.
Nov. 8 - Library closed for Election Day (budget closing.)
Nov. 11- Library closed for Veterans Day (budget closing.)
Nov. 12- Luloo Family Yoga from 10-11 am.
Nov. 14- Robotics Club interest meeting at 6:30 pm in Teen Nook area
Nov. 15- Spanish Story time at 1:30 pm; Genealogy Online computer class from 6:30-7:30 pm
Nov. 16- Genealogy Online computer class from 10:30-11:30 am (repeat class.)
Nov. 17- Friends of the Library meeting at 7 pm
Nov. 19- Luloo Family Yoga from 10-11 am
Nov. 21- Adult Book group at 7 pm reading "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte.
Nov.22- Library Board of Trustees at 8 am.; Italian Story time at 1:30 pm.
Nov. 24- Library closed for Thanksgiving.
Nov. 26- Luloo Family Yoga from 10-11 am.
For more information on Summer Reading programs, 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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