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 Haddonfield Public Library
August 2012
Volume 5, number 8 |
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Greetings!
Welcome to the hot days of August! There is a lot going on at the library. There is still time to participate in the Children's Summer Reading programs. Enjoy the fun reading programs @ your library. Read more about it below!
The Haddonfield Friends of the Library are now collecting books for the annual book sale. The sale will be held on Sept. 22 and 23. Drop off those books in good condition. The Friends especially need volunteer help - heed the call! See the article below.
The library's online catalog is now available on your mobile device. It is much easier to use for reading on the go - check it out!
The library has been circulating Nook Simple Touch eBook readers since January. 16 new and popular titles are now available on the Nooks. Try reading your favorite books on the Nook! Drop in for a class on how to get free eBooks with your library card using Overdrive.
Teens, stop in for fun craft programs on August 8 and 29.
Please visit us soon! There's a lot going on @ your library!
Cordially,
Susan Briant
Library Director
Haddonfield Public Library
Past President, NJ Library Association 2009-10 |
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Summer Schedule Began on July 1! Holidays / Closed Days for 
The library will be open every day but Sundays in August
The library will be closed Sept. 1-3 for Labor Day weekend.
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.
Summer Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 10 am to 9 pm
Friday- 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday- 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday- Closed
These hours are effective until Sept. 6, for more information visit www.haddonfieldlibrary.org
 | | Dorothy Peppard, Children's Librarian and Summer Reading Manager. |
 | | John Wolf, Friends Book Sale co-chair |
 | | Kids enjoying the Summer Reading program |
 | | Brian Smith, Book Sale co-chair |
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| Computer Classes in August |
- August 7 from 6-7 pm -Using Overdrive to get free eBooks - no registration required.
- August 15 from 11 am to 12 pm- Using TESTING and EDUCATION Reference Center for Resumes. Find out about using the library's computer resources to achieve that unique resume! Call 429-1304 to register.
- Computer classes are taught by Reference Librarian Jo-Ann Pure
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Summer Reading Program "Dream Big, Read" @ Your Library- all summer long!
Each summer, kids preschool through teen are invited to keep track of books they read during our Summer Reading Program. A new theme is introduced each summer, and theme-related programs and incentives encourage members to continue to enjoy reading through the summer. Preschoolers may participate in the program as parents read to them and record the books at the library. A celebration including entertainment and refreshments winds up the program in August.
The Summer Reading Program theme this year is Dream Big: Read for kids and Own the Night for teens. Sign up started on June 11 and Wednesday, September 5 is the last day to list in Dream Journals 6 books read over the summer to receive a great award in the mail!
Don't forget to bring your preschooler to Makin' Music, an interactive hour of music and fun, on Friday August 3 at 1:00 PM in the Haddonfield Public Library meeting room.
No registration necessary---just come!
Dream Big Laser Light Show at Haddonfield Borough Hall on Thursday August 23 at 7:00 PM includes a fantastic laser light show in addition to door prizes, certificates and refreshments! Come celebrate the final weeks of the Summer Reading Program. Click here for more information on the Summer Reading program and click here for the schedule of programs!
Don't forget, the library loans books for the Haddonfield school system required summer reading. Visit the library to check out copies and click here for the reading lists. For more information, visit the Haddonfield Public Library at 60 Haddon Avenue or call 856-429-1304 or see the library's Web site at www.haddonfieldlibrary.org.
The Haddonfield Friends of the Library pay for all summer reading programs. Support them - visit HFOL
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Book lovers browsing thousands of books at the Friends book sale! |
Friends of the Library Seeking Volunteers & Book Donations for the Big Book Sale on Sept. 22 and 23!
The Friends of the Library are holding the annual book sale on Sept. 22 and 23. Between now and then, bring in your books, DVD, and CD donations. The books should be in good condition - not mildewed, please! The donated books have to be sorted in various categories. "We need people to help sort the books" says John Wolf, co-chair of the book sale. " If you are interested in helping, the Friends are holding two orientation sessions on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 10 am and at 3 pm at the library. You can create your own schedule for book sorting once you receive training. We appreciate all help."
Book Sale co-chair Brian Smith is making a pitch for teens to help with the sale. Every year local teens help on the days of the sale. This includes National Honor Society students. Brian Smith says, "All Haddonfield teens are encouraged to experience this fabulous book sale. Volunteers are needed to work the sale as cashiers, bringing out and restocking the tables with books, helping people to find their reading and viewing pleasures, clean up after the sale, and lots more. This is a wonderful way to help the library and to gain valuable volunteer experience. And it is fun!" Brian is also seeking box lids for the thousands of books that are sorted before the sale. Last year approximately 27,000 items were on sale!
Susan Reed,chair of the Friends' Membership Committee, is seeking bakers who are willing to make desserts to sell at the Friends' Book Sale Preview on Sept. 21.
To volunteer for any of these activities, sign up at the library on the first floor or email the Friends at www.hfol.org |
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 Check out a Nook eBook Reader and Read New Best Sellers!
The library has been circulating five Nook eBook Readers since January, thanks to the Friends of the Library. To borrow a Nook you must have a library card in good standing, present current photo identification at the time of the loan, leave a $25 deposit, and sign a written loan agreement.
16 new book titles have just been loaded to the Nooks, including:
- A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
- 25 Favorite Novels
- Calico Joe by John Grisham
- Criminal by Karin Slaughter
- Defending Jacob by William Landay
- Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy by E. L. James
- Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
- In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
- Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly
- Summerland by Elin Hilderbrand
- The innocent by David Baldacci
- The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani
- The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Toba Bailey
- Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
- Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich
- Wild by Cheryl Strayed
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 India Exhibit is Here in August
Many people are fascinated by India, one of the world's most populated countries. Claire Stairiker, the library's circulation manager, has placed a display on India this month. The library has many books on India, including travel guides. We also have the Learn a Language electronic resource if you want to brush up on Hindi or Urdu, as well as about 78 other languages. Use it from home with your library card! |
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Teen Craft Activities in August
Erica Braverman, Teen Coordinator at the library, announces these teen craft activities in August:
- August 8- Create wall art out of your favorite quote using a canvas and some stickers at 6:30 pm
- August 29- Back to School Ready - create bookmarks, book covers, and pencil toppers to get ready to go back to school at 6:30 pm
- The library will supply materials or bring your own. Make friends, have fun, and cool off. Call 429-1304 to register for these free fun programs.
Erica welcomes Abby Montelone, Andrew Deluca, Patrick O'Malley, and others
as new TAB (teen advisory board) members. The TAB will be meeting in August or early Sept. The TAB helps the library with creating teen programs and collections. Contact Erica Braverman to join the TAB at ebraverman@haddonfieldlibrary.org The Friends of the Library support the cost of teen programs. For more information, or to become a Friend of the Library, please visit www.hfol.org. |
Library Catalog Now Available for Mobile Devices 
The library's online catalog is now easy to read on your mobile device. Click here to see it or type in Haddonfield Public Library on your mobile device. Once you click on our catalog you have the new format for far easier use on your mobile device. Another feature is new books that the library has recently added to our collections. You can place a reserve from your mobile device. A special thanks to our IT staff Jeannie Reinking, Pam Alles, and Kathleen Metrick for setting this up! |
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Coming Events @ the library
Aug 3- Makin' Music at 1 pm
Aug 4- Friends Book sorting orientation sessions at 10 am and 3 pm
Aug 6- Sleepy Story time at 7 pm
Aug 7 - Overdrive eBooks drop in program at 6 pm
Aug 8- Book Bats at 1 pm; Read Write Rock Band at 3:15 pm; Teen craft night at 6:30 pm
Aug 13-16- No childrens' programs this week.
Aug 15- Better Resumes Using Testing and Education Center from 11 am to 12 pm
Aug 20- Sleepy Story time at 7 pm
Aug 23- Final Summer Reading program "Dream Big Laser Show" at Borough Hall at 7 pm
Aug 27- Sleepy Story time at 7 pm
Aug 29- Teen Craft night at 6:30 pm
Sept 1-3 - Library closed for Labor Day weekend
Sept. 21- Friends of the Library Members only preview of the Book Sale from 6:30-8:30 pm
Sept. 22 and 23- Friends Annual Book Sale from 10-4 pm on Saturday and 12-4 pm on
Sunday
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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