Haddonfield Public Library

  

January 2014
Volume 7, number 1      
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 Happy New Year, everyone! It's the start of another year and we wish you and your families the best. We are looking forward to another year of serving the Haddonfield community. The library has a lot of good news to start the year. Read about what's new below!

 

Our new Children's Librarian, Jordan Bilodeau, begins her duties on January 2. Welcome Jordan! Read about Jordan in the story below.  Another story lists the January children's programs while Jordan gets her bearings and weighs in with the community on its programming requests.

  

The Library Board is pleased to remind you that the library will be open several days more this year as listed in the schedule herein. Thanks to the Borough Commissioners for stabilizing funding for the library for the past few years. 

 

Don't forget to check out the library's subscriptions to eBooks (the 3M Cloud and a vastly improved Overdrive, )which also has downloadable audio books. If you got a new device for the holidays, stop in if you need any help getting started with eBooks or visit the links above with lots of information to get started. All with your library card!

A special thank you to the Haddonfield Garden Club for decorating the library so beautifully over the holidays!
 

 

Cordially,   

 

Susan Briant

Library Director & Editor

Haddonfield  Public Library

Past President, NJ Library Association 2009-10 
 
Contributors this month: staff members Jordan Bilodeau & Erica Coonelly;  Susan K. Reed, Vice-President of the Haddonfield Friends of the Library 
 

  

                      January Schedule               

 

The library will be closed on January 1 for New Year's Day and open every other day.  

The Library Board  of Trustees has approved the following schedule of holidays & budget closing days for 2014:

January 1, April 18*, 19*, 20, May 24*, 25*, 26,July 4, Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1, Nov. 27, Dec. 24, 25, and January 1, 2015.  *Budget closing days.

    

  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  through June 30, 2014.                                 

   

Quick Links:

 


For more information, call the library at 429-1304 or visit here.
In This Issue
January Schedule
Quick Links
Jordan Bilodeau is the New Children's Librarian!
Chjildren's Programs in January
Friends Astral Artists Concert is January 5
Chris Ehrhardt Tricentennial Program on Jan. 15 at 7 pm
Teen Craft Night on January 28
Computer Classes in January - Learn Word and Get Free eBooks
The Adult Book Group Reads Defending Jacob on January 13 at 7 pm
TumbleBooks is Here for Kids to Read eBooks
Library Catalog Available for Mobile Devices
The Library and Closing in Bad Weather
Coming Events at the Library
About Us

          Jordan Bilodeau is the new Children's Librarian!       
   

 

The Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Jordan Bilodeau is the new Children's Librarian. Jordan has been employed at the library for the past 14 years as a Library Assistant. During her years at the library she completed  
an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a secondary degree in Child Behavioral Services from Rowan University. She went on to obtain her Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) from Clarion University in June 2013. Jordan interned at the library from January - May 2013 under the guidance of her predecessor, Dorothy Peppard, who retired as Children's Librarian on Dec. 31, 2013.  

Jordan was selected after a comprehensive search was conducted for the position. Jordan plans to introduce new technology into programs in the Children's Dept.  She will be checking in with the community about  requests for programs, collections, and services. Jordan begins her duties on January 2.   
 
        Jordan says, "I never imagined a part time job that I started at age 18 would turn out to be the ideal career for me. I have always loved books and the atmosphere at the library. A fun fact about me is that my mother named me after Jordan Baker from The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald! I hope to pass on my love of reading to my daughter and the children who come to visit the library. Throughout the new year I will be adding additional programs such as drop in craft days, a tween book club and a monthly contest!" Stop in and meet Jordan @ your library! 
 
 
 
children          Children's Programs and Events in January


Jordan Bilodeau, the new Children's Librarian, announces these events for children and their families in January.  

  • Story times will resume the week of January 6
  • January's Theme will be Winter and each week there will be a special activity following every story time!
  • Tuesdays will continue to be Preschool Story hour for Little Listeners
    and Thursdays will be Toddler time, both starting at 10:30 am. No Registration  is required. *Additional story times and programs will be added to the schedule in the upcoming months
  • Read to a Dog will be continuing on Thursdays starting on January 9. The program will run from 4:00-5:00 pm. You can sign up by contacting the library at 856-429-1304 ext. 118 or emailing the children's librarian at jbilodeau@haddonfieldlibrary.org   
  • Click here for the monthly flyer to see  January children's events
  • Stop in to meet and greet Jordan Bilodeau - give her your ideas for future programs!  





Jonathan
 Wintringham
  Friends of the Library Astral Artists Concert has been
Caroline Cole
rescheduled to January 5
 

The Astral Artists* (http://astralartists.org/ ) Concert presented by the Friends of the Cherry Hill & Haddonfield libraries has been rescheduled to Sunday, January 5 from 7-8 pm at the Cherry Hill Library.  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

   

 

-- The event will feature Canadian harpist
Caroline Cole
(http://www.carolinecoleharp.com), a graduate of the Julliard School, and internationally acclaimed saxophonist Jonathan Wintringham (http://jonathanwintringham.com/) who are multi-award winning musicians.

 

   

---Admission is $15.00, or 2 for $25.00. Tickets are for sale at the Haddonfield Library's Main Desk and at the Cherry Hill Library Gift Shop. 

   

-Light refreshments will be served prior to the event.  

 

* Astral Artists is a non-profit organization that plays a vital role in the discovery and development of the nation's most gifted classical musicians by assisting their early professional career development, and presenting their world-class artistry to the community through concerts and engagement programs.

To know more about or to join the Haddonfield Friends of the Library, visit
 

 

 




       Chris Ehrhardt Tricentennial Program at 7 pm on January 15 Elizabeth Haddon

 On January 15 at 7 pm, Chris Ehrhardt, a senior at Haddonfield Memorial High School and an Eagle Scout, will give a program he developed for the Tricentennial to preserve Haddonfield's history. The library was the proud sponsor of Chris as he interviewed and videotaped ten prominent Haddonfield citizens. Chris developed a list of questions and asked the folks to contribute their perspectives on Haddonfield architecture, culture, everyday life, and on the history of community organizations and events. The interviews will be available on YouTube and on DVD  in the library's collection in the near future.  

Chris will show some of the interviews and discuss the project.  Call 429-1304, ext. 114 to register for this free program co-sponsored by the Haddonfield Friends of the Library.  The snow date is Jan. 22.



Erica Braverman Nov. 11
     Teen Craft Night Make Jewelry on January 28 at 6:30 pm

Teen Coordinator Erica Coonelly invites teens to make some fun, fresh jewelry to make your winter wardrobe POP on January 28 at 6:30 pm. RSVP to Erica at ecoonelly@haddonfieldlibrary.org or sign up at the first floor desk at the library. The library will provide crafts or bring your own!
3M Cloud
   Computer Classes in January 

January 7- Free eBooks with Your  Library Card using Overdrive and the 3M Cloud at 6 pm - no registration is required.

January 15- Basics of the Computer & Mouse -from 11-12 pm. 
an Introduction to the PC and mouse - recommended for anyone who wants to learn the basics of using a computer, including hands on practice and learning the steps to prepare for online job searching; email and other updated communications.  No experience is necessary.  

 

 
January 22-  11 am to 12 pm WORD for Beginners.          
Learn the basic elements of Microsoft Word, the most widely used word processing program. Skills you will learn include setting up and formatting documents, saving documents, and printing. Basic computer skills are needed for this program  (experience using the computer, keyboard and mouse.)   
 
January 29, 11 am to 12 pm WORD (Continued)

Learn more about documents and other advanced features in Word. 
Basic computer skills are needed for this program (experience using the computer, keyboard and mouse.)

 Basic computer skills are needed for these programs except the introduction to the PC on Jan. 15- (experience using the computer, keyboard and mouse.) Call 429-1304, ext. 112 to register for these free computer classes. Jo-Ann Pure is the instructor.

 

 

The Adult Book group meets on January  13 at 7 pm.  

 

The featured selection is " Defending Jacob" by William Landay. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Kathleen Metrick at 429-1304, ext. 116 or email her at kmetrick@haddonfieldlibrary.org  Light refreshments will be served. Click here to see the future meetings and book selections.  

TumbleBooks
        TumbleBooks is Here for Kids!  

  TumbleBooks is a fun collection of animated talking picture books for young readers. Click here to get to the eBooks. Kids are reading print, eBooks, and more  @ your library! Kids, parents, and children will love the books and learning tools.


 
     Library Catalog is Available for Mobile Devices  Overdrive Downloadable Books
 
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!
Bad weather
The Library and Closing in Bad Weather

The library generally follows the closings adopted by the Haddonfield School system and the Borough of Haddonfield. Visit www.haddonfieldlibrary.org or call 429-1304 for announcements of our schedule in inclement weather. We also use our email notification system to keep you up to date. Have a safe and joyous New Year! 
 

   Coming Events @ the library

 

Jan. 1-  Library closed for New Year's Day 

Jan. 5- Friends Astral Artists Concert at Cherry Hill Public Library at 7 pm.

Jan. 7- Free eBooks with your library card at 6 pm

Jan. 13- Adult Book Group at 7 pm 

Jan. 15- Introduction to the Computer and Mouse at 11 am; Chris Ehrhardt Tricentennial Program at 7 pm (Snow Date is Jan. 22).

Jan. 16- Friends of the Library meeting at 7 pm 

Jan. 22- Word for Beginners Computer Class from 11 am to 12 pm; Snow date for Chris Ehrhardt  Tricentennial Program.   

Jan. 28- Library Board of Trustees Reorganization meeting at 8 am; Teen Craft Night at 6:30 pm. 

Jan. 29- Word (Continued) at 11 am to 12 pm.  

 

 

 

Children's Dept. programs:  (sign up at the Children's Dept.!)   

 

Jan.  7,14,21,28- Preschool Story Hour at 10:30 am (Tuesdays)

Jan. 9,16,23,30 - Toddlertime at 10:30 am (Thursdays)

Jan. 9,16,23,30- Read to a Dog at 4 pm by registration only (Thursdays)  

 

  

For more information,  visit Calendar of Events; 

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