Haddonfield Public Library

  

October 2015
Volume 8, number 10         
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  October is the beginning of the fall season. This year the Friends of the Library are having the book sale from Oct. 2-4. It will be held at the Presbyterian Church at 20 Kings Highway in the gymnasium on the lower level. A new development is that all of the books will be on sale on Oct. 2 at the Members Only preview. Read more the exciting sale below! 

 The library renovation is progressing. See a photo of the 2000 square foot addition below! Watch for announcements from the LIbrary Board.

 We launched our new self check out unit in Sept. Stop in and check it out! Snapshot Day is Oct. 21. We will be taking pictures of people using our library that day, as will libraries all over NJ. The best kept secret is too often the public library. Help us spread the word about how valuable the library is to your family. 

Children's programs continue at Borough Hall. We are very grateful to the staff and Commissioners at Borough Hall for making space for programs for the library during the renovation.

  

Don't forget to check out the library's subscriptions to eBooks (the 3M Cloud and  Overdrive) which also has downloadable audio books. We also have Hoopla, providing download and streaming of movies, music, TV shows, and more audio books. If you have a new or older device, stop in on Oct. 14 to get started with these subscriptions or visit the links above with lots of information to get started. All with your library card! With the renovation, please consider these subscriptions to avail yourself of thousands of eBooks and audiobooks, movies, music, and TV. 


Cordially,   

 

Susan Briant

Library Director & Editor

Haddonfield  Public Library

Past President, NJ Library Association 2009-10 
Contributors:Jordan Bilodeau, Kathy Metrick,Kristin Redmond, Susan Reed,  and Brian Smith.

  

                    
book sale picture
The Friends book sale is here!  
 October Schedule                                           
The library is open every day in October, including Columbus Day. We are operating at 123 Kings Highway East (next to Haddonfield Running Store). 
 
  Fall hours are:     
 
  
   Monday - Thursday 10 am to 9 pm 

                    Friday- 10 am to 6 pm

                    Saturday- 10 am to 5 pm

                    Sunday-  1 to 5 pm         

      

 

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In This Issue
October Schedule
Quick Links
The Book Sale is Oct. 2-4!
News from the Children's Dept.
Self Check Out @ Your Library
Haddonfield Fortnightly Decorates the library
Haddonfield Adult School Donates $10,000 to the Library
The Adult Book Group Meets on Oct. 19
Heritage Quest Online helps you to Research Your Family Tree
Update on the Library Renovation
Buy a Leaf- Show Your Love for the Library
Leap to a Library Card
Drop in Device Session on October 14
Coming Events at the Library
About Us

    The Friends of the Library Book Sale is Here!    

  HADDONFIELD BOOK SALE  WILL BE HELD FROM  OCTOBER 2 - 4, 2015

THE HADDONFIELD FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WILL HOLD THEIR BOOK SALE, FEATURING OVER 20,000 BOOKS & MEDIA ITEMS, AT THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT 20 KINGS HIGHWAY EAST.

PUBLIC SALE HOURS ARE:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3:   9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4:   1:00 PM - 5:00 PM -- BAG-OF-BOOKS SALE ALL DAY ON SUNDAY.  FILL A GROCERY BAG (NO BOXES) FOR JUST $10!
 
THE MEMBERS ONLY PREVIEW SALE WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 FROM  7 - 9 PM. JOIN OR RENEW TODAY AT www.hfol.org 
TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY! MEMBERSHIPS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT. (NO SCANNERS PERMITTED)  


Jordan Bilodeau
 
  From the Children's Dept. - October Schedule

Fall decorations are on display at the library! Star Wars Reads Day is October 10. Stop by the library and pick up a fun activity pack! During story time on October 27, 28 & 29 wear your favorite costume and enjoy Halloween stories, crafts & snacks!

  • Little Listeners ages 3-5: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
  • Toddler Time ages 2-3: Thursdays at 10:30 AM
  • Afternoon Adventures 3-5: Wednesdays at 3:30 PM *No story time October 14
  • Baby Bookworms ages 6-24 months Wednesdays at 10:30 AM & Fridays at 10:30 AM *The fall sessions are full. Please register for the Winter session. *Registration is required
  • Star Wars Reads Day is October 10. Stop by the library and pick up a fun activity pack.
  • Read to a Dog has openings in October.  Any questions about the program please contact the children's librarian at jbilodeau@haddonfieldlibrary.org. *Registration is required.
  • Book Club: Ms. Jordan's book club for ages 7-12 will meet again October 2 at 3:30 in the Borough Hall Auditorium. We will be choosing our next book. If anyone is interested in joining please contact Ms. Jordan for details, jbilodeau@haddonfieldlibrary.org
Click here for the Children's Dept. October flyer.   

The Summer Reading program was a great success with more than 500 children and teens participating in 67 programs! Our thanks to The Haddonfield Friends of the Library for making all of the programs possible! Story times will be held at Borough Hall through the fall. Read to a Dog will be held at 123 Kings Highway. 

The Tech Logic self-check out unit! Check it out!
DIY at the Haddonfield Public Library Annex!
 
A new  do-it-yourself check-out station is now available at the Haddonfield Public Library. Patrons may check-out and renew most of their own library items. Here's how...
  • You will need your library card and library password to  access the self check station. 
  • A touch screen monitor, scanner, and receipt printer make this DIY experience a snap. E-receipts can be requested, too. 
  • There are a few restrictions to keep in mind.  Customers with expired library cards, overdue items, or fines of $5.00 or more will be asked to see library staff before using self check. 
  •  DVDs in locked cases still need to be checked out by a staff member. 
  • Materials can be renewed via self check as long as the item has not been previously renewed or another patron has not requested it.
  • The self check computer will alert you to any of these conditions.
  • Throughout October, library staff will be promoting this new service with goodies and a raffle.
  • Enter the raffle by trying out self check and telling us what you enjoyed about the experience.  One entry per patron.
  • Our thanks to Tech Logic for generously funding this valuable service for the Haddonfield community
 
The self check workstation and software were part of a prize won by Library Director Susan Briant at a Public Library Association Conference.  Tech Logic Corporation generously awarded the prize and worked closely with staff to deploy the station at the library.  Our very capable staff who implented the project are: Kathleen Metrick, Pam Alles, Jeannie Reinking, and Eric Zino.  

 

   Haddonfield Fortnightly Decorates the Library

 The Haddonfield Fortnightly Women's group marched in the 4th of July parade in Haddonfield. They created sandwich boards of famous children's books, which they wore in support of the Haddonfield Public Library. Several of these lovely illustrated books are now on display in the annex at 123 Kings Highway. Our special thanks to Debbie Mervine and all of the Fortnightly women who contributed the artwork. We also thank the Fortnightly for supporting the library over many years.  Stop in and see the posters!

Winnie the Pooh and friends adorn the children's corner at the library annex. c/o the Haddonfield Fortnightly.
Curious George is still going strong! 



Paddington Bear visits with Curious George.


 Haddonfield Adult School Donates to the 21st Century Library Fund!

The Haddonfield Adult School has made a generous $10,000  donation to the Haddonfield Public Library to use for the library renovation and expansion that is currently under way. Funds will be placed in the Haddonfield Public Library's 21st Century Campaign fund. The Library Board of Trustees has established this fund to pay for enhancements to the renovation that will provide flexible spaces to accommodate technology such as laptops and mobile devices; materials in multiple formats for a diverse population of users and the creation of a welcoming, comfortable environment for Haddonfield's library users of all ages. Our special thanks to HAS for this wonderful donation!  Visit HAS webpage to learn about adult classes! Watch for information on the 21st Century Campaign!

Pictured  are left to right, Library Director Susan Briant; Library Board President Deborah Marchand accepting the check from Dr. Bill Lane, President of the Haddonfield Adult School; Trever Miller, Executive Director of the Haddonfield Adult School; and Jeannie Reinking, member of the HAS and HPL staff.


 
 

The Adult Book group meets on October 19 at  7 pm   

 

Kathy Metrick, Book group leader.

The featured selection on October 19 is " The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown. 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. The group will meet at Borough Hall, 242 Kings Highway.    

 

The Haddonfield Historical Society Reading Group will be joining us to discuss the October 2015  selection. 

 

 

  HeritageQuest Online  
 
Heritage Quest features an incredible storehouse of American genealogical information from primary sources like the US Census, local and family histories,and other finding aids. Check out your family history from home or at the library. 

 Visit Heritage Quest. You will need your library bar code number to enter the portal. 
     
    Update on the Library Renovation and Expansion!
 
   Here's the news!    

  • Premier Builders  is working on building the library addition on Tanner St. 
  • The existing library building will be closed  through 2015 and into the first quarter of 2016.
  • The library is operating at an annex at 123 Kings Highway East.  The annex offers 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  are 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 continues at Borough Hall through December.
  •  Stay tuned for updates and handouts at the library! Please visit soon!
  • For more information  contact the library director at sbriant@haddonfieldlibrary.org or 856-429-1304, ext. 7! 

The library addition to add an elevator and haddicapped accessible bathrooms goes up on Tanner St.


Buy a Leaf to support the "We Love Our Library" Campaign 

The HPL Library Board of Trustees has
initiated  the "We Love Our Library" campaign to provide fund raising for the library's long awaited expansion and renovation.

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 completed in the first quarter of 2016! For more information visit here! 

 

 

smartest card
  Leap to a Library Card! 

   
The library now has Leap, a software product that allows us to issue library cards from mobile devices. Staff attending Back to School events issued 25 new cards to parents, teachers, and students. 

Our circulation manager, Eric Zino, is also leading an outreach effort to the businesses on Kings Highway. He and staff member Andrea Rizzuto issued five new cards to business owners and full time employees this summer. 
   
Watch for us at community events and programs, such as  Fall Festival,
 where we can issue new cards or renew an expired card if you have photoidentification to show your residency in Haddonfield.
   
Jerry Tritt and Susan K. Reed.
As always, we thank our Haddonfield Friends of the Library for paying for LEAP! Please show your support to our award winning Friends group by visiting www.hfol.org  to join this dynamic group, currently led by co-presidents Susan Reed and Jerry Tritt.    
 

3M Cloud
   Drop in with Your Device  Session on October 14

Do you have a mobile device that you would like to use for eBooks, music, movies, TV, or audiobooks? If you want to learn more about using it with the library's subscriptions, drop in!  

  • Oct. 14  at 6 pm (Wednesday)
  • If you can't come on Oct. 14, call for an appointment 856-429-1304, ext. 7

     Drop in and Check Out Free eBooks, movies, music, television and audio books with Your  Library Card using Overdrive and the 3M Cloud     and/ or     Hoopla- no registration is required.  
     
 

   Coming Events @ the library and in the community 

  
Oct. 2- Friends Members Only Book Sale Preview 7-9 pm- First Presbyterian Church.
Oct. 3- Friends Book Sale from 9-5 pm at Presbyterian Church
Oct. 4- Friends Book Sale from 1-5 pm $10 a bag all day! 
Oct. 14- Drop in for eBooks after 6 pm
Oct. 15- Friends of the Library at 7 pm- Borough Hall
Oct. 17- Fall Festival Crafts Festival from 10-5 pm
Oct. 18- Fall Festival Crafts Festival rain date from 12-5 pm
Oct. 19- Library Book group at 7 pm at Borough Hall - joint meeting with Haddonfield Historical Society book group
Oct. 21- Snapshot Day- watch for events! 
Oct. 27-  Library Board of Trustees at 8 am at Borough Hall
 
Children's Dept. programs:  all programs will be held in the Borough Hall auditorium except Read to a Dog, by appointment, at the library annex. 

Oct. 2- Children's Book Club at 3:30 pm
Oct. 10- Star Wars Read Day
Oct. 6,13,20, and 27- Little listeners at 10:30 am
Oct..- Baby Bookworms at 10:30 am- programs are full- contact Children's Librarian for Winter registration  
Oct. 7,21, and 28- Afternoon Adventures at 3:30 pm
Oct. 8,15,22, and 29- Toddler Time at 10:30 am 

  

For more information,   visit Calendar of Events 

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