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 Haddonfield Public Library
March 2012
Volume 5, number 3 |
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Greetings!
March is coming in like a lamb! Let's hope it goes out the same way. March is the month when we celebrate Women's History month, the luck of the Irish, and the promise of spring. As usual, there is a lot going on @your library! See the display celebrating women in mid March!
Rotary International has waged a valiant effort to help eradicate polio. Former library director and Rotary president-elect Doug Rauchenberger will give a program on his trip to India last spring. Doug will show pictures of the trip. He will discuss polio and Rotary's efforts to keep it at bay. Stop in on March 15 at 7 pm to hear Doug's fine program (snow date is March 22.)
Drop in to learn more about the use of e-books (Overdrive) and e-book readers on March 13 at 6 pm.
Teens can have a fun evening on March 7 to craft jewelry from recycled items. The Friends of the Library are hosting a College Planning night on March 13. Check it out below. We hope to see you soon at the library! Parking spaces on Tanner St. will enhance your visit!
Cordially,
Susan Briant
Library Director
Haddonfield Public Library
Past President, NJ Library Association 2009-10
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March Schedule and Holidays / Closed Days for 2012 
The library will be open every day in March
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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 College Planning Forum for Teens on March 13
The Haddonfield Friends of the Library are sponsoring a College Planning Forum with HMHS Alumni event at the library on Tuesday, March 13, from 7-8:30 pm.
All high school students with questions about applying to college and making the transition from high school to college are invited to attend an informal panel discussion with four recent HMHS graduates who are home from college on spring break. These alumni will share stories, give advice, and answer any questions about their college experiences. HMHS senior and Friends of the Library board member Tom Twitchell will moderate this event. Pizza and light refreshments will be served. No registration is required.
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Doug Rauschenberger at the Friends Book Sale |
Doug Rauschenberger Gives a Program on Travel to India to Eradicate Polio on March 15 at 7 pm
Doug Rauschenberger, former Haddonfield Public Library Director, visited India with the Haddonfield Rotary Club last spring. The visit was part of the Rotary International's effort to eradicate polio. Doug will give an interesting talk and PowerPoint on this trip on March 15 at 7 pm. This campaign has had compelling results. Come hear Doug's experiences and see slides of this impressive visit. A question and answer period will follow. The snow date is March 21.
Call 429-1304 to register for this free program co-sponsored by the Haddonfield Friends of the Library.
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Meet Tom Twitchell, Teen Leader of the Friends of the Library 
Tom Twitchell is a senior at Haddonfield Memorial High School, serving as Senior Class President. He has lived in Haddonfield his whole life. Tom has served as a Teen Trustee on the Friends of the Library Executive Board over the past 2 years. Tom decided to serve on the Friends Board with encouragement from his grandparents, Jan and Bob Twitchell, who are very active in the community. Tom's mother, Patricia Twitchell, also served as a member and officer of the Haddonfield Library Board for many years.
Tom's interests include playing the cello with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. He also sings with the Madrigal, a Renaissance group that provides unaccompanied music with a very unique sound.
Tom has enjoyed his work as a teen trustee. He feels that the "library creates a social space for teens that is calming. The pleasant atmosphere of the Loft and Teen Nook areas of the library provide a place for teens to gather to share ideas and study." Tom enjoyed his work on the Friends annual book sales. Tom recruited many students from the National Honor Society to work at the sales. Tom says, " the interaction between teens and people of all other ages at the sale was wonderful and inspiring."
Phil Shapiro, President of the Friends, praises Tom for his many contributions. "Tom will be missed and we wish him great success in his future endeavors " said Phil Shapiro.
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What is Interlibrary Loan?
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Jeanne Mugler, ILL Coordinator |
Interlibrary loan is the loaning and borrowing of books between libraries in the NJ Library Network. Our library can borrow from hundreds of libraries in NJ and from across the country. You can ask for books and movies that our library doesn't own to be borrowed. This can be done at the library or you can place the requests yourself on your computer. We also take requests by telephone. You can also search the Interlibrary loan catalog, which is called JerseyCat. This is a separate catalog from the library's online catalog. For more information click here or ask at the library. Jeanne Mugler is the Interlibrary Loan Coordinator at the library. Jeanne does an outstanding job of finding hard to locate books. Last year she borrowed 1200 items for Haddonfield card holders while loaning about 900 items to other libraries. This service is another shared service of NJ libraries to strengthen availability of resources for all NJ residents in a cost effective manner. |
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Dogs Rule at the Children's Library 
Is your child curious about dogs? If you would like your little one to read to a dog, sign up for a session with a therapy dog in the Children's Dept. Several dogs visit the library regularly! The dogs, Visa, Springer, and Desi will be here on March 1, 13, 15, 27, and 29 around 4 pm. Times vary slighly so see Dot Peppard, Children's Librarian, or other staff at the library. Reading sessions are 15 minutes each. The Haddonfield Library has gone to the dogs!
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 Teen Craft Night on March 7 - Make Jewelry Teens - stop in at 6:30 pm on March 7 to enjoy an evening of making jewelry from recycled items. You can make a cool pair of fabric earrings, have fun and relax. Make new friends and enjoy the comfy spaces at the library! Check out books, DVDs, and music when you visit. Call 429-1304 to register for this free program or sign up on the library's teen Facebook page! Teen Coordinator Erica Braverman hosts the event. |
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Coming Events @ the library
March 5- 4H Robotics Club at 6:30 pm by advanced registration. March 6- Spanish Story Hour at 1:30 pm (Children's Dept.)
March 7- Wii gaming for kids from 3:15-4:45 pm; Teen craft night (Make Jewelry) at 6:30 pm
March 13- Italian Story Hour at 1:30 pm (Children's Dept. to register) ; Read to a Dog at 4:15 pm; E-books and e-book readers drop in demo from 6-7 pm
March 14- Wii gaming for kids from 3:15-4:45 pm; Polio and India program at 7 pm (snow date is March 21)
March 15- Read to a Dog at 4 pm (Children's Dept.); Friends of the Library at 7 pm
March 19- 4H Robotics Club at 6:30 pm by advanced registration; Adult Book Club at 7 pm (Monthly selection is "The Weird Sisters" by Eleanor Brown.)
March 20- Spanish Story Hour at 1:30 pm (Children's Dept. to register)
March 21- Discover New Careers Computer class at 11 am; Wii gaming for kids from 3:15-4:45 pm
March 27- Library Board of Trustees at 8 am; Italian Story Hour at 1:30 pm; Read to a Dog at 4:15 pm (Children's Dept.)
March 28- Wii gaming for kids from 3:15-4:45 pm
March 29- Read to a Dog at 4 pm
March 30- Discover New Careers Computer class at 1 pm (repeat class)
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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