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RT Library News
www.rtlibrary.org 973-627-2344 Vol 8, Issue 2/3 rockawaytwplibrary@rtlibrary.org February / March 2014
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Welcoming Our New Staff: Scott, Pierre, & Kyle
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 There have been lots of exciting changes at the Rockaway Township Library. The Library is pleased to announce that Scott Davan, formally the Director of the Mt. Olive Public Library, was appointed Director of the Rockaway Township Library in December of last year. Mr. Davan comes to Rockaway with over 12 years of combined experience in both public and special libraries. While at the Mt. Olive Public Library Mr. Davan was able to overcome many of the financial obstacles that libraries face today; having found creative solutions to decreased funding all with minimal impact on services.
 The Library is also excited to announce the hiring of Pierre Rosen as the new Head of Reference and Information Technology. Pierre was the Adult Services Coordinator at the Oakland Public Library in Bergen County for over two years before joining us in Rockaway. Pierre earned his Masters in Library and Information Science from Rutgers University with a specialization in digital libraries. He also attended Villanova University for his Juris Doctor degree and Washington University in St. Louis for his undergraduate degree. As a librarian, Pierre enjoys helping our community find the information and knowledge they seek to make their lives enjoyable and rewarding. Pierre is looking forward to help connect Rockaway's business community with high quality resources, such as free access to paywalled journal articles (Harvard Business Review & Nature) and free commercial mailing lists through ReferenceUSA.
 We would also like to formally announce that Kyle Craig joined the Reference Department this past May as a Reference Librarian. He comes to us from the Chicago Heights Public Library as a Reference Librarian. Kyle earned his Masters in Library Science at Dominican University in River Forest, IL and his degree in Marketing from The Ohio State University. Kyle is still getting used to the east coast, especially the massive quantities of snow, but is enjoying what New Jersey has to offer like hiking, skiing, and proximity to NYC. He has enjoyed getting to know the people of the Rockaway area during the past few months.
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Spring Workshops
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The Rockaway Township Public Library will be offering a variety of programs for Spring. March offerings include history, job hunting, health, computers and outdoor activities, such as fishing and gardening. Registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. For registration, please come in, call 973-627-2344, or email rockawaytwplibrary@rtlibrary.org.
American Heart Month: Eating Your Way to Health
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 | 7:00-8:30 PM
Kaitlinn Bennett, RD. leads a nutrition seminar about heart healthy snacks and meals. Also, get your blood pressure checked by Janet Hess, Rockaway Township Public Health Nurse.
 Bridge Builder in Petticoats: Emily Warren Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge
Thursday, March 6, 2014 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Carol Simon Levin presents the true story of the 19th century woman who helped to supervise the greatest engineering project of its age.
Garden State of Mind: Deer in Your Garden
Thursday, March 13, 2014 | 6:00-7:00 PM
The population of white tailed deer has exploded in recent decades in New Jersey. This talk examines the damage they have done to forests and gardens and techniques homeowners can use to protect their property. Presented by Veronica Dengler, Master Gardeners of Morris County, Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Thursday, March 20, 2014 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Learn the basics of fly-fishing including fly casting, rods, reels, line and basic techniques. Glen Zeeck will also go over the basics of fly tying and cold-water conservation. If you have ever wanted to learn how to fly fish, this workshop is for you, so that you can learn the basics and fish like the pros!
April
The Art of Bonsai Thursday, April 3, 2014 | 6:00-8:45 PM Have you ever wanted a bonsai plant, but thought it would be too hard to maintain? In this workshop you will be shown steps to get you started training and caring for your very own Bonsai. Limit 10 people. Materials fee of approximately $20 for the tree. Please check with Reference for more details. Observers are also welcome. Garden State of Mind: Planning Your Vegetable Garden Thursday, April 10, 2014 | 6:00-7:45 PM Master Gardener Wing-Yee Pavlosky of the Master Gardeners of Morris County, Rutgers Cooperative Extension discusses the key issues in planning, planting, and caring for your vegetable garden. |
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March Computer Workshops
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E-Mail Basics
Tuesday, March 4, from 10:30am - Noon.
New to e-mail? Learn how to send e-mail to friends and family, including how to attach photos and resumes to e-mails. Prereq: Computer Basics 1&2 and Keyboarding or permission of the instructor.
Microsoft Word BasicsTuesday, March 11, from 10:30am - Noon. Learn how to use Word 2013 to create a professional looking letter or a resume. Prereq: Computer Basics 1&2 and Keyboarding or permission of the instructor. Microsoft Excel Basics Tuesday, March 18, from 10:30 am - Noon. Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2013. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, & formatting worksheets. Prereq: Computer Basics 1&2 and Keyboarding or permission of the instructor. Knowledge of High School algebra is helpful, but not required. E-Readers On-on-one Alternating Mondays (Mar. 3, Mar. 17, Mar. 31), from 11:00 am - 12:30pm and 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Do you have a kindle, nook or tablet? Tired of paying $10 for your favorite books? Learn how to download e-books and e-audio to your favorite device! Registration suggested, not required. Otherwise, first come first served. Open Lab, Bring Your Own Device Alternating Mondays (Mar. 10, Mar. 24) from 11:00 am - 12:30pm and 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Let us help you troubleshoot your mobile device! Smart phones, iPads, Kindles, laptops and other consumer electronics are welcome. Registration suggested, not required. Otherwise, first come first served. |
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Children's Programs
| Teeny Tiny Tasty Treats
Tuesday, March 18, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Peacock Party! Come celebrate spring by making a tiny peacock. For grades 4-6.
Spring Storytime Programs
In person registration for Rockaway Township residents begins March 10; phone registration for Rockaway Township residents begins March 17; and registration for persons living out of town begins on March 24. Spring programming runs from 3/31 through 4/26.
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Teen Programs
| Sign-ups for the Teen Summer Volunteer Program will start in mid to late April. Students entering grades 6-12 in the fall are eligible to volunteer in the children's room at the library during the summer and they will earn community service credit. The application will be available online and at the circulation desk.
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Job Seekers: Introducing Neighbors Helping Neighbors
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We are proud to present our inaugural meeting of Neighbors-helping-Neighbors on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 from 6pm to 8pm. The group will meet every Tuesday at the library from 6pm to 8pm. Please contact John R. Fugazzie, Founder & President at john@nhnusa.org if you are interested in attending, or helping facilitate meetings, or visit http://www.nhnusa.org.
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA, Inc. (NhN_USA) is a cost-free, grassroots, respected, successful nationally recognized, peer-led volunteer job search support and networking group targeted to adults who are actively looking for work and interested in reinvigorating their job search.
Membership is open to anyone in career transition, including unemployed or underemployed individuals, recent college graduates, and military veterans as well as people reentering the job market, struggling small business owners and anyone looking for part time or volunteer work.
Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve their job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. Resources are available at the various library, college and Microsoft store locations to assist with computer job searches as well as other useful resource information.
Founded in River Edge, New Jersey on January 27 2011, NhN_USA has fostered a "pay it forward", weekly accountability meeting model.
We are nationally recognized by The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and The U.S. Department of Labor.
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Donate Your Books For The Friend's Annual Used Book Sale!
| The Friends of the Rockaway Township Public Library will be collecting books from March 21st to April 18th for our Annual Used Book Sale in April. Please bring your gently used books to the library and drop them off at the designated collection point.
If you are interested in becoming a Friend of the Library, please click here to download a membership form. You can also pick up a membership form or make a donation at the library.
If you have any questions about the Friends, please feel free to call President Linda Zenkert at nine seven three nine eight three one four nine five or email her at lazenkert at gmail dot com. The Friends meet at the library on the second Friday of the Month. |
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