• A construction bid was awarded to Premier Builders on April 14 by the Borough of Haddonfield.
• The existing library building will be closed from  April 19 through late 2015.
• The library will operate at an annex at 123 Kings Highway East-  to open on May 11. The annex will offer about 1/4 of the library's circulating and electronic collections ; selected adult, children's and teen collections; DVDs and audiobooks; research, computer service, and interlibrary loan. Newspapers and magazines  will be available.
• Haddonfield residents may get temporary library cards from these area libraries : Cherry Hill Public Library, the Camden County Library system, and the Haddon Heights Public Library. Take photo-identification to obtain a temporary library card- good for the duration of the renovation.
• Children's programming will begin again in June at Borough Hall in the auditorium. The Summer Reading program will be held at Borough Hall.
• Adult and teen program schedules are still under construction.
•  Stay tuned for updates and handouts at the library!
• We look forward to seeing you the week of May 11. There will be no fines through mid May!
• For more information  contact the library director at sbriant@haddonfieldlibrary.org or 856-429-1304, ext. 7!

•  The oldest part of the library was built in 1917 and originally served as a facility for the Historical Society and the library
• A wrap around addition was built in 1958 adding the mezzanine and stacks on first floor, the NJ Room and computer/ teen area
•  Click here to see the library in use the week before April 19

 Programming will be taking a break while we move to our alternate location. All programs will return in June at Borough Hall. Please check the website for updates on start dates and times.   

The theme of the Summer Reading program is on Heroes. (Every Hero has a Story.) Kids will have fun all summer long - watch for more information from Ms. Jordan. Check out our kids corner the week of May 11 at 123 Kings Highway East!    

News from the Friends of the Library!   

 Maureen Fitzgerald, a journalist with the Philadelphia Inquirer for the past 30 years, and  Food Editor for the past ten, was the speaker on April 29 at the Friends annual program. She discussed her work teaching students how to cook healthier meals.  Maureen started teaching a group of students to cook at a school in North Philadelphia. With the encouragement and participation of readers, this program has grown to 20 classes, with 40 volunteers

teaching at schools in Philadelphia and Camden this spring. The Friends thank Maureen for giving this stimulating program, attended by 30.      

Friends  co-presidents Jerry Tritt and Susan K. Reed.

In other business, the Friends elected officers: new co-presidents are Susan K. Reed and Jerry Tritt.  Other officers include: Kristin Redmond, Secretary; Lisa Howard, Treasurer; and book sale co-chairmen: Brian Smith and Mike Gotwols. To join the Friends or to renew your    membership,  visit here.   

 

The campaign will raise funds for the enhancements, such as contemporary furnishings, equipment, and newer technology throughout the building. You can help by buying a leaf on the tree mural created by HMHS National Honor Society members. The tree has moved over to the annex.  Donations are being accepted from $5 to $250. Check with the library staff at the  circulation desk. Donations above $250 will be permanently honored in the library after completion of the renovation, anticipated to be seven months after construction begins! For more information visit here! 

The Adult Book group meets on May 18 at 7 pm.  

Kathy Metrick, book group leader.

The featured selection in May is "Ordinary Grace" by W. K. Krueger. 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. Location to be determined.