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 Haddonfield Public Library
February 2012
Volume 5, number 2 |
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Greetings!
February is the month of love. If you have been interested in e-books and e-book readers, now is your chance. The library is now circulating five Nook Simple Touch e-book readers. Take one out and see if e-books are your cup of tea! On Feb. 14 at 6 pm drop in for a show and tell about the Nook and e-books. Read about this below. The Haddonfield Friends of the Library provided funds for the Nooks!
As usual, the Haddonfield Friends of the Library are shining. Betsy Anderson, member of the Executive Board, was recently honored as Haddonfield's Citizen of the Year. Betsy is very deserving of this fine award for her many contributions to the library and community.
Tosca: another night at the opera is featured on February 15. Join Phil Shapiro, president of the Friends, for a pleasant evening if you are an opera lover.
To observe Black History month a display with the theme Black Women in American Culture will be featured all month. Staff member Claire Stairiker created this interesting display.
There are a lot of children's and teen craft activities related to Valentine's Day this month.
Lastly, the library has its annual supply of federal tax forms if you want to get a jump on April 15. Stop in and see what's new @your library!
Cordially,
Susan Briant
Library Director
Haddonfield Public Library
Past President, NJ Library Association 2009-10
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February Schedule and Holidays / Closed Days for 2012 
The library will be closed in February:
February 20- budget closing for President's Day
Holidays/ Closed Days in 2012
- January 1,2, *16 * Feb. 20, *April 6, 8, * May 26, * 27, 28 July 4, *5, Sept. 1-3, * Oct. 8, * Nov.6, * 12, 22 Dec. 24 & 25, Dec. 31 (close at 1 pm.) and January 1, 2013. * = budget closing day.
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
Call the library at 429-1304 in bad weather to check for closings or visit www.haddonfieldlibrary.org |
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Nooks are Here! Reserve Yours Now!
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The Haddonfield Friends of the Library have given funds for the library to circulate Nook e-Book readers. Five Nooks are now available for 2 week circulation. Each Nook has 25 books that you can read. Each Nook has the same selection of books. The Nooks can be reserved in person, by phone, or through our online catalog at www.haddonfieldlibrary.org Nooks are non-renewable. Allow at least fifteen minutes to check out your Nook. Bring your library card (in good standing); photo identification, and you must sign an agreement and leave a refundable $25 deposit at time of check-out.
Our staff is also assisting with use of Kindles, registration to use the library's subscription to Overdrive, registration & set up of your device with Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other vendors. Stop in for assistance or call the Reference desk. Visit Overdrive here. See next article on instruction at the library on using Nooks.
The Friends have also given funds for the purchase of additional e-books to meet increasing demand. You will see additional copies for highly sought books in the near future.
The Haddonfield Friends of the Library are still having their membership drive. Click here to join or renew your membership!
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New Computer Classes for Job Hunting & Use of the Nook e-book Reader!
Reference Librarian Jo-Ann Pure is launching new computer classes. You can see classes on the library's Calendar of Events each month. Register for the free classes by calling 429-1304. Here is what is coming in February:
Introduction to the Nook e-Book Reader
The library is offering a new class for people interested in e-Book Readers.
Reference Librarian Jo-Ann Pure will give a class on Feb. 14 at 6 pm on using the Nook and Overdrive, the library's subscription to e-books. (The class was originally scheduled on Feb. 7 but has been rescheduled to Feb. 14.) Library card holders can use Overdrive to borrow more than 3000 books at no charge by using their library card. Classes are free but require an active Haddonfield Library borrowers' card. Registration is not required for this drop in session.
Job Search Computer Classes
February 15 from 11-12 pm or February 24 from 1-2 pm (repeat classes)- RESUMES MADE EASIER using Career Transitions Online
Need a resume? Join us to learn better way to put together a resume using a computer program. The built-in survey will help you gather your information and define your interests to fill in the resume style you select. With this program you can start at the library and finish at a later time at the library or, with your library card, from home.
CAREER TRANSITIONS is a complete, self-paced application that walks job-seekers from assessing strengths and interests, to exploring new opportunities, to ultimately improving the chances of landing a job.
Basic computer skills are needed for this class. Call 429-1304 to register or stop in at the Reference Desk for any of these dates.
To arrange an appointment for individual instruction in the basics of computer use, please send a description of the type of assistance you need, your preferred days and times to Jo Pure, jkp@haddonfieldlibrary.org, or call 856-429-1304 extension 12. Please include your name, telephone number and email address (if available). Thank you! |
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Opera Returns with Tosca on February 15 at 6 pm 
Join us on February 15, 2012 from 6 pm-8:30 pm for" Tosca: A Night at the Opera ". Tosca is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini. Join Phil Shapiro, president of the Haddonfield Friends of the Library, as he hosts a screening of Tosca on our big screen TV. Featured are Placido Domingo as Mario Cavaradossi, Catherine Malfitano as Floria Tosca and Ruggero Raimondo as the Baron Scarpia. There will be a brief intermission, light refreshments and discussion. The snow date for the program is February 22 at 6 pm.
All programs are free and co-sponsored by the Haddonfield Friends of the Library. Call 429-1304 to register. |
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Betsy Anderson working at the Friends Membership Book Sale event - Sept. 2011 |
Betsy Anderson is "Citizen of the Year"
Betsy Anderson was announced as this year's Haddonfield Citizen of the Year at the annual Mayor's Breakfast, hosted by the Lions Club. Betsy is a member of the Executive Board of the Haddonfield Friends of the Library. One of the letters submitted in support of Betsy stated" Betsy is involved with several organizations in town, as civic involvement can be counted among one of her many passions. She is extremely active in her work with the Friends of the Library, helping to organize the annual book sale and serving on the Executive Board. She is a trustee in the HMHS Alumni Society. Betsy has been a member of the Garden Club's Executive Board and has taken an active role, as Co-Chair of the bake sale for the Annual Herb Sale and the Chairman of Library Services-- coordinating volunteers to display flowers in the library.
Betsy has also served as the Co-Chair of the Haddonfield House Tour for the last seven years."
Friends of the Library President Phil Shapiro and Library Board President Gene Kain both have high praise for Betsy and her good works for the Friends and for the library. Congratulations, Betsy, on this well deserved award!
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 Valentine's Day Activities for Children and Teens @Your Library
- Decorate Valentine cookies at preschool storytime on Feb. 14 at 10:30 am & on Feb. 15 at 1:30 pm
- Decorate Valentine cookies at Toddler Time on Feb. 16 at 10:30 am
- For Teens - Make a homemade Valentine card for your loved ones on Feb. 7, at 6:30 pm
Other Children's Activities:
- Read, Write, Rock Band with Luloo on Fridays, Feb. 3-17 from 3:30-5:00 pm for kids 7-12. Write and perform a song and produce a CD! $30 fee for studio use and materials. Call 429-1304 or visit the Children's Dept. to sign up.
- Spanish Story Time age 3-6 on Tuesdays, Feb. 7 and 21 at 1:30 pm
- Italian Story Time age 3-6 on Tuesdays, Feb. 14 and 28 at 1:30 pm
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The Library Board of Trustees Reorganizes
TThe Library Board of Trustees reorganized at its January monthly meeting. The officers of the Board for 2012 are:
- Gene Kain, President
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- Deborah Marchand, Vice-President
- Mary Eklund, Secretary
- John Burmaster, Treasurer
- Bill Reynolds, Assistant Treasurer
- John Piotrowski
- Mayor Letitia Colombi
- Richard Perry, Superintendent of Schools
The Board set its monthly meeting schedule for 2012. Click here for more information on the Library Board and its meeting schedule. Our thanks to the Library Board for serving to oversee the operation of the library. |
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Tax Forms are Available at the Library
Tax Forms: federal print tax forms are now available at the library. They are no longer being sent to residents by mail. NJ tax forms are available electronically for download at .15 a page at the library. The State of NJ no longer supplies the library with paper tax forms for distribution. Contact the library for more information at 429-1304. Reference librarians are ready to assist you with tax forms and information.
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Coming Events @ the library
February 1- Wii gaming for kids from 3:15-4:45 pm.
February 3- Read, Write, Rock Band with Luloo- 3:30-5 pm (Children's Dept. to register)
February 6- 4H Robotics Club at 6:30 pm by advanced registration.
February 7- Spanish Story Time at 1:30 pm; Teen craft- Make a homemade Valentine's Day
card at 6:30 pm
February 8- Wii gaming for kids from 3:15-4:45 pm
February 10- Read, Write, Rock Band with Luloo-3:30-5 pm (Children's Dept. to register)
February 14- Decorate a Valentine's Day cookie story hour at 10:30 am; Italian Story Time at
1:30 pm; Nooks and e-books demonstration drop in session from 6-7 pm
February 15-Decorate a Valentine's Day cookie story hour at 1:30 pm; Resumes made
easier Computer class from 11-12 pm; Wii gaming for kids from 3:15-4:45 pm;
" Tosca" Night at the Opera from 6-8:30 (Snow date is Feb. 22)
February 16- Decorate a Valentine's Day cookie story hour at 10:30 am; Friends of the Library
from 7-8:30 pm
February 17- Read, Write, Rock Band with Luloo-3:30-5 pm (Children's Dept. to register)
February 20- Library closed for Presidents' Day- budget closing
February 21- Spanish Story Time at 1:30 pm
February 22- Wii gaming for kids from 3:15-4:45 pm
February 24- Resumes Made Easier Computer class from 1-2 pm (repeat class).
February 27- 4H Robotics Club at 6:30 pm by advanced registration; Adult book group at 7 pm
- monthly selection is "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand" by Helen Simonson.
February 28- Library Board of Trustees at 8 am in NJ Room; Italian Story Time at
1: 30 pm.
February 29- Wii gaming for kids from 3:15-4:45 pm
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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