Haddonfield Public Library

  

January 2016
Volume 9, number 1          
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  January begins a New Year. There are many changes at the library. Eric Zino has been named the Acting Library Director by the Library Board of Trustees upon the retirement of Library Director Susan Briant. See story below. Stop in and meet Eric if you do not know him yet. He is a real asset at the library and will continue to grow the library's long term excellent customer service and improving collections, programs, and services to meet the community's needs and desires.  

 The library renovation is progressing.  Bricks are enclosing the library addition. See photo below. A special thank you to the renovation project manager, Sharon Parker Kearney, for all of her dedicated work. The construction deadline is moving back toward Spring now but the wait will be worth it. Watch for news!

 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. This continues into 2016. 

  

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. Zinio now provides magazines. All with your library card! With the renovation, please consider these subscriptions to avail yourself of thousands of eBooks and audiobooks, movies, music, TV, and magazines. 

 

Lastly, I retired yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the talented library staff, past and present. These folks have rolled out so many initiatives over the last decade, building on the library of Director Doug Rauschenberger. I want to thank the Library Boards, Mayors Colombi and Kasko, the Borough Commissioners and Borough staff, our excellent library staff and the wonderful Friends of the Library for support and many contributions. Thanks to all for affording me the opportunity to serve as director over the past nine years. Most of all, thank you to the Haddonfield community and community organizations for your friendship and warm support to our Haddonfield community library. Long live the Haddonfield Public Library! Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2016!  


 

A special thank you to the neighboring libraries of Cherry Hill Public Library, the Camden County Library system, and the Haddon Heights Public Library for allowing the Haddonfield community to use their services during the library renovation. 


Cordially,   

 

Susan Briant

Library Director & Editor

Haddonfield  Public Library

Past President, NJ Library Association 2009-10 
Contributors:Jordan Bilodeau and Kathy Metrick. .

  

                    
 
January Schedule     
The library is open every day except New Year's Day. 
We are operating at 123 Kings Highway East (next to Haddonfield Running Store). 
 
  Winter 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
January Schedule
Quick Links
Eric Zino is the New Acting Library Director !
News from the Children's Dept.
The Adult Book Group Meets on Jan. 25
Nelson Johnson book discussion on Jan. 14
Update on the Library Renovation
Zinio is here- read magazines on the go!
Buy a Leaf- Show Your Love for the Library
2015 in Review
The Library and Closing in Bad Weather
Coming Events at the Library
About Us
The Library Board has set the library schedules for 2016.
Eric Zino



Eric Zino is the New Acting Library Director!

 Amy Goodworth, chair of the Personnel Committee of the Library Board of Trustees, is pleased to announce that Eric Zino has been appointed as the Acting Library Director. Eric has been the library's Circulation Manager since August 2014. Eric succeeds Susan Briant, Library Director for nine years, who retired on Dec. 31. Prior to coming to the library, Eric was employed by Lyrasis, where he was a consultant to libraries of all types throughout the Middle Atlantic region. Prior to that Eric was the Asst. Director of the Burlington County College Library and served as Distance Education Coordinator at BCC.  Eric began his career at the Camden County Library.  Eric received his Master's in Library and Information Science from Rutgers University. Eric is known as an excellent trainer on library applications and services. Eric is looking forward to working with the staff, Library Board and community at HPL in his new capacity as Acting Library Director. One of Eric's initiatives has been the popular museum pass lending program.    
 
Eric enjoys playing jazz guitar, baseball, and all things outdoors. He is especially happy hiking and biking through America's state parks. His favorite authors are P.G. Wodehouse, Philip K. Dick and Cormac McCarthy.  Please stop in and welcome Eric in his new capacity as Acting Library Director. Watch for a formal press release from the Library Board of Trustees! 
 
Jordan Bilodeau
 
  
From the Children's Dept. -  January Schedule

  • Little Listeners ages 3-6: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
  • Toddler Time ages 2-3: Thursdays at 10:30 AM 
  • Afternoon Adventures 3-6: Wednesdays at 3:30 PM 
  • Baby Bookworms ages 6-24 months Wednesdays at 10:30 AM & Fridays at 10:30 AM. The Winter session still has a few available spots. *Registration is required
  • Read to a Dog has available spots in January. February dates coming soon! 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 in January. The date is TBD. The current book we are reading is: The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan. If anyone is interested in joining please contact Ms. Jordan for details, jbilodeau@haddonfieldlibrary.org
  • Author visit: Come meet local author Traci Dunham on January 26 at 10:30 in the Borough Hall Auditorium. She will be signing her new book, My Sister Lulu and Me!  Books will be available for purchase. 

Click here for the Children's Dept. January flyer.   

 Our thanks to The Haddonfield Friends of the Library for supporting Children's programs! Story times continue at Borough Hall in 2016. Read to a Dog is being held at 123 Kings Highway. 

 
 

The Adult Book group meets on January  25 at  7 pm   

 

Kathy Metrick, Book group leader.

The featured selection on January  25 is " All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr. 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.    

 

 

 

Nelson Johnson.
  Judge Nelson Johnson Book Discussion on January 14 at 7 pm at Borough Hall.

 Join us for an evening with Nelson Johnson, author of 
"Battleground New Jersey: Vanderbilt, Hague, and Their Fight for Justice".  Judge Johnson will sign copies of the book after the book discussion. 

New Jersey's legal system was plagued with injustices from the time the system was established through the mid-twentieth century. In Battleground New Jersey, historian and author of Boardwalk Empire, Nelson Johnson chronicles reforms to the system through the dramatic stories of Arthur T. Vanderbilt-the first chief justice of the state's modern-era Supreme Court-and Frank Hague-legendary mayor of Jersey City. Two of the most powerful politicians in twentieth-century America, Vanderbilt and Hague clashed on matters of public policy and over the need to reform New Jersey's antiquated and corrupt court system. Their battles made headlines and eventually led to legal reform, transforming New Jersey's court system into one of the most highly regarded in America.

Of special interest to Haddonfield residents is a chapter on Governor Alfred Driscoll, Haddonfield's native son. Call 856-429-1304, ext. 114 to register for this free program co-sponsored by the Haddonfield Friends of the Library. This program is the last of Director Briant's adult lecture series. The snow date is Jan. 28 at 7 pm. Click here to read more about the book and author.


 
     
    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  into the first half 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  into the New Year.
  •  Stay tuned for updates and handouts at the library! Please visit soon!  

Men working on the library roof and addition.






 Enjoy reading full-length, color magazines streamed through your PC or mobile device browser. For added convenience, read magazines offline, too. Simply download checked out titles in Zinio mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Kindle HD/HDX

Borrow any of the 50+ digital titles from the library's Zinio Popular 50 eMagazine Collection. Find magazines for all ages. Spanish language titles are included, too. No borrowing limits or dates due! Check out as many issues as you wish and keep them in your account indefinitely. To get started using Zinio, click here.  


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 of $250 or above will be permanently honored in the library after completion of the renovation, anticipated to be completed in the first half of 2016! For more information  visit here!

 

 

    2015 in Review

 The year was a whirlwind of progress and activity! Highlights of the year included:   
  • The library closed at 60 Haddon Avenue on April 19 and reopened  at 123 Kings Highway on May 11; construction is anticipated to continue through Spring 2016 - watch for news. The library annex allows merchandizing techniques / enhanced display of collections- circulation of teen and travel collections increased; watch for these improvements in the renovated library! 
  • The museum pass program to 10 area facilities began in June as designed by Eric Zino and Jordan Bilodeau with support from the Haddonfield Friends of the Library! A very popular program! 
  • Richard A. Bonnette, Haddonfield resident and actor, puts on a very successful series of  historical plays for the Library Board and Friends of the Library at Grace Church  to support the library renovation.
  • The Children's Dept. had a successful summer at Borough Hall with 67 fun programs attended by 500 + children and teens- congratulations to Jordan Bilodeau and our staff!
  • LEAP software was acquired in July 2015 with assistance from the Haddonfield Friends. Staff issued 25 new library cards at Back to School Nights and other outreach. LEAP is software that offers registration, check out and more from mobile devices. Children's books are checked out at story times in Borough Hall. 
  • A new self check out computer was launched on Sept. 9- Director Briant won the Tech Logic equipment at the Public Library Conference. Kathy Metrick, Pam Alles, and Jeannie Reinking ushered in the new self service. 
  • The Friends of the Library had a wonderful book sale at the First Presbyterian Church on Oct. 2-4 pm. The Friends will hold the book sale at the church again in 2016.Watch for news!
  • Zinio was launched in November. This is a digital platform offering 50 popular magazines! Digital collections continue to grow as the library now offers Overdrive, the 3M Cloud, Hoopla, Zinio, and watch for these collections to grow! The library offers a wealth of  downloaded or streamed eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, televisions, magazines, and comics and graphic novels are coming. 
  • The well regarded adult book group as led by Kathleen Metrick continued to expand and had a joint program with the Haddonfield Historical Society.
  • Staff changes: new staff include Amy Reinicker, Francine Silverman, Sherri Foy, and Tricia McQueen and retirements included Ed Reinking, Larry Friant, and Susan Briant. Jeanne Mugler became Parish Administrator at Grace Church and Ginger O'Malley was promoted to Interlibrary Loan Coordinator.
  •  John Piotrowski resigned from the Library Board of Trustees.  
  • The Library received its first increase in municipal and State Aid funding in five years, a very positive development, and hopefully 2016 will see an improved NJ economy. 
  • The Haddonfield Adult School gave a $10,000 donation and the Rotary Club of Haddonfield funded a $3,000 grant - both funding streams will be used to outfit the  Multi-Purpose Room in the renovated library with laptops,tablets, white boards, and related technology equipment for library and community programs  
  • The community supports the Library Board campaign We Love Our Library with generous donations

  Bad weather   The Library and Closing in Bad Weather

  •  The library generally closes when the Haddonfield school system closes
  • Call the library at 856-429-1304 or visit the library website at  www.haddonfieldlibrary.org  for announcements about closing and bad weather.
  • Fines are not charged if the library is closed for inclement weather
  • Be safe this winter!   



 

   Coming Events @ the library and in the community 

  
Jan. 1- Library closed for New Year's Day
Jan. 14- Nelson Johnson book discussion at 7 pm at Borough Hall. Snow date is Jan. 28.
Jan. 16- The Mayor's/ Lions Club breakfast at First Presbyterian Church at 9 am.
Jan. 21- Haddonfield Friends of the Library at 7 pm at Borough Hall. 
Jan. 25- Adult book group at 7 pm at Borough Hall 
Jan. 26- Library Board of Trustees at 8 am at Borough Hall
Jan. 28- Snow date for Nelson Johnson book discussion at 7 pm- 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. 

Jan. 5,12,19, and 26- Little listeners at 10:30 am
Jan. 6,13,20, and 27 - Baby Bookworms at 10:30 am by reservation.
Jan. 6,13,20, and 27- Afternoon Adventures at 3:30 pm
Jan. 7,14,21, and 28- Toddler time at 10:30 am
Jan. 7,14,21, and 28- Read to a Dog at 3:30 pm- call for availability at the annex 123
          Kings Highway East 
Jan. 8,15,22, and 29- Baby Bookworms at 10:30 am by reservation
Jan. 26- Traci Dunham children's book discussion at 10:30 am at Borough Hall
  

For more information,   visit Calendar of Events 

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