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 Haddonfield Public Library
November 2012
Volume 5, number 11 |
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Greetings!
November is a time to give thanks. We also have our Presidential, Senate, and House of Representatives elections. Take a look at the nonpartisan websites herein to help you with your voting - get the facts and compare! Also, check out those NJ statewide public questions.
The library is hosting an exciting program on Nov. 7 with Bob Grossman. Come join us for an evening to learn about "Behind the Scenes at a Philadelphia Orchestra Concert". See article below!
Snapshot Day was Oct. 24. Many people visited the library that day. Check out the photos and comments of our customers herein!
The adult book club generally meets on the third Monday of each month with Kathleen Metrick as group leader. Check it out!
Joe Murphy's Presidential Elections and Memorabilia display will remain here until about November 10. Don't miss this collection- a fascinating slice of American elections and history.
Cordially,
Susan Briant
Library Director
Haddonfield Public Library
Past President, NJ Library Association 2009-10 |
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Holidays / Closed Days for 2012 
The library will be closed in November:
November 6- Election Day; November 12- Veterans Day; and Nov. 22- Thanksgiving
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.
Fall 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
These hours are effective Sept. 7, for more information visit www.haddonfieldlibrary.org
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 Election Websites to Help You Cast Your Vote
Here are some websites to help you find information about candidates at the local, state, and national level and other ballot questions.
Vote 411 is a new tool the League of Women Voters provides to help people register to vote, and offers information on voting requirements and state deadlines. The Vote 411 tool allows voters to build an online voter's guide, view political races, compare candidate positions side-by-side and print out "ballots" that can be used to remind the public to vote on Election Day. The tool also provides visitors with helpful voting information, candidate statements and details on current issues.
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Join us on November 7 at 7 pm for an Evening "Behind the Scenes at a Philadelphia Orchestra Concert" with Bob Grossman
Have you ever attended a beautiful concert and wondered what it takes to be on stage at the Kimmel Center performing with a famous orchestra? Besides lots of practice by the musicians, it actually takes a lot of planning and contributions from a large group of people that work behind the scenes. This presentation will share the background production and events that go into concerts. We'll hear about conductors and solo artist selections, stage hands, repertoire selection, international touring and famous concert halls, and recording events. We'll also look at the music publishing industry, learn about the craft of engraving music, and discuss current and past printing technology.
Bob Grossman has been a member of The Philadelphia Orchestra for over thirty years and is very proud to have worked closely with music directors Eugene Ormandy, Riccardo Muti, Wolfgang Sawallisch, and Christoph Eschenbach. This season begins an exciting new era with Yannick Nézet-Séguin. He has very interactive relationships with musicians, soloists, conductors, and the orchestra administration in his position as Principal Librarian. Bob will bring music examples and autographed scores to the event. He will be available to answer questions too.
The Friends of the Library are co-sponsoring this free program. Call 429-1304 to register.
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See Photos and Comments from Snapshot Day on October 24- A Day that Celebrated NJ Libraries
October 24 was Snapshot Day, a celebration of NJ libraries and the people who use them. Our library participated. We took pictures of the many people using the library that day. We also asked people for their comments on how they use the library and how it helps them to have a better quality of life. The Library Board and staff are proud of the results. Click here to see the photos of people using the library. Visit here to read the comments of the people using the library on Snapshot Day!
Here are a few snapshots from Oct. 24 :
- 330 visits were made to the library
- 333 items circulated to the community
- Adults, teens and children used the computers for fifty sessions
- 21 children attended a Halloween craft program and story hour
- 4 adults attended a demonstration by Barnes and Noble of eBook devices & on eBooks
- 2 teens attended a teen craft event (Make a Jar O Lantern)
- 2 people attended small business computer sessions
- Librarians answered or facilitated the learning of skills for 13 research inquiries and database searches, including for employment and e-government assistance
It's all in a day @ your library. We serve everyone in the community and hope you will visit soon if you haven't come in lately. There's something for everyone and we are here for you, the Haddonfield community. |
 | | Book Group leader Kathleen Metrick |
Calling All Readers - Join the Adult Book Group - Check it Out!
The Haddonfield Library Monthly Book Club "Turn the Page" announces its 2012-13 line up of featured reading selections. The group generally meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 pm at the library. On Monday, Nov. 19th, the group will be discussing People of the Book;
Me Talk Pretty One Day on Jan. 21, 2013; Man in the Woods on Feb. 25; The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie on March 18; Gone Girl on April 15; and The Great Gatsby on May 20. This final selection for the year should coincide with the spring 2013 release of the new Gatsby feature film. New members are always welcome to drop by. Refreshments are served at each discussion.
For more information contact kmetrick@haddonfieldlibrary.org or call her at 429-1304 ext. 116
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Teen Craft Activities in November! Join the TAB!
Erica Braverman, Teen Coordinator at the library, announces this craft program in November:
- Nov.27 Teen craft- Make a Holiday Decoration/ Gift for your friends or loved ones at 6:30 pm
- The library will supply materials or bring your own. Make friends, have fun, and do a craft. Call 429-1304 to register for this free fun program. Visit the library on Facebook for more information on teen events and the TAB. Pre-teens are welcome!
Erica welcomes Abby Montelone, Andrew Deluca, Patrick O'Malley and others as new TAB (teen advisory board) members. 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. |
 Tanner Street Entrance to Be Closed at 5 pm on Monday - Friday The Library Board voted at a recent meeting to close the library's Tanner St. entrance at 5 pm on Monday-Friday. Those using the library after 5 pm must enter the front door or Haddon Avenue entrances on Monday- Friday. The Library Board is doing this as a safety precaution for staff and library users. This policy will be effective beginning Nov. 5. Thank you for your cooperation in this effort. As always, we welcome your feedback. |
 Library Closings in Storms and Bad Weather The library generally follows the lead of the Borough of Haddonfield and the Haddonfield School System in closings during inclement weather. We did close for two days (Oct. 29 and 30) during Hurricane Sandy. We came through with no flooding or other issues. No fines are levied when the library is closed for bad weather. We want the public and our staff to be safe and that is the Library Board's first priority. You can get information on weather or emergency closings from the message on our telephone system (call 429-1304) or it will be posted on our home page at www. haddonfieldlibrary.org Best wishes for a safe winter! |
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
November 1- Read to a Dog at 4 pm
Nov. 6- Library closed for Election Day (budget closing)
Nov. 7- Bob Grossman and the Philadelphia Orchestra program at 7 pm
Nov. 12- Library closed for Veterans Day (budget closing)
Nov. 13-Read to a Dog at 4 pm; Overdrive and eBooks and Your I-Pad at 6 pm
Nov. 14-Using RefUSA for Job Hunting at 11 am
Nov. 15- Read to a Dog at 4 pm (Children's Dept.); TAPs at 7 pm; Friends of the Library at
7 pm
Nov. 19- Adult Book Group at 7 pm; Fifties Group at 7 pm.
Nov. 22- Library closed for Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Nov. 26- Girl Scouts meeting at 2:30 pm
Nov. 27- Library Board of Trustees at 8 am; Read to a Dog at 4 pm; Teen Craft Night at
6:30 pm
Nov. 29- Read to a Dog at 4 pm.
Children's Dept. story hours:
Nov. 13, 20, 27 - Preschool Story times at 10:30 am
Nov. 7,14,21, and 28- Preschool Story times at 1:30 pm
Nov. 1,8,15, and 29- Toddlertimes at 10:30 am
Nov. 13,14, and 15 come Decorate a Ginger Bread Man!
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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