Haddonfield Public Library

  

October 2014
Volume 10, number 7         
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 Fall is here!  Kids are in school. Sept. was library card sign up month and the library issued many new cards. Lots of people brought back overdue items during fine free week. We thank you for contributing food for the Food Bank of NJ too.   

 

Miss Jordan and the Children's Dept. continue fall programs. Many schools are visiting the library for tours and for children to get library cards.      

 

The Friends of the Library had a wonderful book sale. More people than ever jammed the sale. Book Sale Chairs Brian Smith and Jerry Tritt reported that an estimated 28,000 items were on sale. The Friends thank everyone who volunteered to help at the sale and all summer long. See story and photos below. The Friends also thank the many people who contributed books for the sale.         

  

If you want to attend a Halloween themed program, join us on Oct. 23 when Lewis Pecsi will talk about his graphic novel "The Awakened Poe."  Don't forget the Haunted Haddonfield tours this month. See stories below. 


 

Circulation Manager Eric Zino is placing a display on National Anti-Bullying Month, which is featured in October. Check it out on the first floor!  

 

   

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. The library has been using the 3M Cloud for more than one year now and use is booming. Stop in if you need any help getting started with eBooks, try the Discovery terminal to see books in the Cloud or visit the links above with lots of information to get started. All with your library card!  

 

Cordially,   

 

Susan Briant

Library Director & Editor

Haddonfield  Public Library

Past President, NJ Library Association 2009-10 
 
Contributors this month: staff member Jordan Bilodeau     

  

                      October Schedule               

  ghost stories

The library will be open every day in October.  

The Library Board  of Trustees has approved the following schedule of holidays & * other closed 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.  

    

  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

  

 

 Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter for activities and fun! Courtesy of Jordan Bilodeau and Erica Coonelly.                           

   

Apple fall craft made by children this month!
Happy family buying books at the Friends book sale! 
   

 

 

  

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For more information, call the library at 429-1304 or visit here.
In This Issue
October Schedule
Quick Links
Get a Library Card!
Children's Dept. October Activities
Friends of the Library Book Sale was a Huge Success!
Lewis Pecsi on Poe on Oct. 23
Haunted Haddonfield Walking Tours this Month!
Computer Classes in October
The Adult Book Group Meets on Oct. 20
Consumer Reports online with Your Library Card
TumbleBooks is Here for Kids to Read eBooks
Library Catalog Available for Mobile Devices
Coming Events at the Library
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      Children's Dept. - the Fun Continues!  

 

Ms. Jordan

                 

The Children's Department is celebrating fall!  Story times are back in full swing! The week of October 13 Ms. Jordan will be on vacation and story times will resume on October 21.

  • Ms. Jordan is starting a year round book club in October for ages 7-12. The first meeting will be on October 9 at 4:00. Contact Ms. Jordan for details,  jbilodeau@haddonfieldlibrary.org.
  • Read to a Dog is back in October from 4:00-5:00 and there are openings on October 2, 9, 23 & 30. Contact the Children's Department to sign up, 856-429-1304 ext. 118.
  • Stop in and try to guess how many candy corn are in the jar. The contest runs until October 31.
  • Star Wars Reads Day is October 11. Stop by the Children's Department on October 11 and pick up a fun activity pack!
  • Anyone interested in a knitting class for ages 7-14? Contact Ms. Jordan if interested.
  • During story time on October 28, 29 & 30 wear your favorite costume and enjoy Halloween stories, crafts & snacks! 

 

Thank you to the 
Hadd
onfield Friends of the Library for making all of these fun events possible! 

  

  • Click here for the monthly flyer to see  October children's events!
     
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    Haddonfield Friends of the Library Book Sale was a Huge Success

     

    The Haddonfield Friends of the Library thank everyone in the community for another successful book sale. A special thank you to the corps of volunteers who donated time to prepare for the sale and to those who worked at the three day sale, held Sept. 19-21. The Friends also thank the many people who donated books and other items for the sale. A big thank you to local businesses, too.

    The Friends next meeting is October 16 at 7 pm. New members are welcome. For more information visit  www.hfol.org    Click here to see the photos of the Friends, volunteers,  and many people who attended the book sale. 

        The Friends Executive Board is: Phil Shapiro, President; Susan Reed, Vice-President, Kristin Redmond, Recording Secretary; Betsy Anderson,  Corresponding Secretary; Lisa Howard, Treasurer; Brian Smith and Jerry Tritt, Book Sale co-chairs; Bill Hinrichsen, Mike Gotwols, Jack Cotter, Evan Gooberman,  Sharon Winge, Abby Monteleone, and Andrew Deluca.

     

     

     

     

     




        Join us on Oct. 23 for an Evening with Lewis Pecsi, author of the Awakened Poe!


    On October 23 at 7 pm, Lewis Pecsi, the author of "The Awakened Poe,"  a graphic novel about Poe's works gives a book talk and autographs copies of his book.  Poe needs no introduction for his literary works have frightened millions of avid readers for nearly two hundred years and inspired many writers, artist, and filmmakers.  Mr. Pecsi's book,

    The Awakened Poe, 
     fuses Poe's literary works with his graphic art work. The Black Cat, The Tell Tale Heart, The Raven, The Pit and The Pendulum, and Alone are all visualized in vivid digital paintings and are guaranteed to give the reader a new appreciation for Poe's tales of fright. Film Producer Roger Corman has written an introduction to the book. His knowledge of Poe and his many film adaptations of Poe's work will help make this a book for all Poe fans, English students and film enthusiasts. The book sells for $20.  Join us for a fun evening with a Halloween theme! Call 429-1304, ext. 114 to register for this free program co-sponsored by the Haddonfield Friends of the Library.





      Enjoy the Haunted Haddonfield  Walking Tours

      Every year the Haddonfield Historical Society and the Haddonfield Library partner on the  Halloween walking tours with noted author Bill Meehan. Mr. Meehan discusses ghost stories and legends from his popular paperback
    Haunted Haddonfield. 
      This year the tours will be on Oct. 17,18, and 24 and 25. The tour begins at Greenfield Hall at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale at the library, the Historical Society, and the Haddonfield Visitor Center. Tickets for adults are $10 and for children they are $5 for ages 3-12. Enjoy this ninety minute fun event with your family!

    Our special thanks to Bill Meehan and the Haddonfield Historical Society for bringing this special event to Haddonfield!  Mr. Meehan's book is available for check out at the library.  

             Computer Classes in  October- Learn about Free
    Jo-Ann Pure
    Jo Pure
    eBooks with Jo Pure
    • Oct. 7 from 6-7 pm - Free eBooks with your library card using the : Find out how to get free eBooks for your eReader or mobile device on Overdrive and the 3M Cloud subscriptions with your library card through the library's subscriptions to these eBook services. Registration is not required.  

    • October 15 2014, 11 am to 12 pm, Getting started with Word.  Learn the basic elements of Microsoft Word, the most widely used word processing program. Skills will include opening and closing documents, saving documents, and printing.  Basic computer skills are needed for this program (experience using the computer, keyboard and mouse).

       

       Call 429-1304, ext. 3 to register for these free computer classes with instructor Jo-Ann Pure.

     

     

    The Adult Book group meets on October 20 at 7 pm.  

     

                               The Adult Book group meets on October 20 at 7 pm. The featured                                     selection is " Doomsday Book" by Connie Willis.

    Kathleen Metrick
    Kathy Metrick, Book Group Leader & Baker
     New members are welcome. For more information, contact Kathleen Metrick at 429-1304, ext. 116 or email her at 

     

      Light refreshments will be served .  

     

      Click here  to see the future meetings and book selections.   
     Consumer Reports is available online with your library card!
      Do you ever want to review an appliance  before you buy it? You can access the magazine Consumer Reports from the library's website via this link: http://www.haddonfieldlibrary.org/index.php/research-tools/online-databases-a-z-2#c     Follow the directions to enter the portal using your library card. You can see the newest reviews in their entirety. You can email yourself the review, print it out, or save it for future use. Jo-Ann Pure has also created a book mark with the directions if you want to pick up a paper copy on your next visit to the library.  Consumer Reports is also available to check out if you want to read the complete issue.  Electronic access to thousands of magazines and scholarly journals is available through shared services of the NJ State Library, Librarylinknj, and NJ public, academic, school and special libraries. Explore our website from the Research tab or ask the reference librarian for a tour on your next visit to the library. 
    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!
     

       Coming Events @ the library & Around Town 

     

    Oct. 4.- Haddonfield Shreds from 9 - 1 pm at One Centennial Square 
    Oct. 6 - Library Board of Trustees at 9:15 am 
    Oct. 7- eBooks with your library card at 6 pm at the library.
    Oct. 15- An Introduction to Word from 11-12 pm 
    Oct. 16- Friends of the Library at 7 pm
    Oct. 17 and 18- Haunted Haddonfield tours at Greenfield Hall at 7 pm
    Oct. 20- Library Book Group meets at 7 pm
    Oct. 23- Author Lewis Pecsi on Poe at 7 pm
    Oct. 24 and 25- Haunted Haddonfield tours at Greenfield Hall at 7 pm
    Oct. 28- Library Board of Trustees meeting at 8 am.
     

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

     

    Oct. 7,21, and 28-Little Listeners at 10:30 am (Tuesdays)

    Oct. 1,8,22, and 29 -  Afternoon Adventures at 3:30 pm (Wednesdays)

    Oct. 2,9,23, and 30-Toddlertime at 10:30 am (Thursdays)

    Oct. 9- new book club for children ages 7-12 pm at 4 pm

    Oct. 2,9, 23, and 30- Read to a Dog from 4-5 pm

    Oct. 1-31- Count the candy corn contest! 

      

    For more information,  visit Calendar of Events; 

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