- Paramus Public Library

December 2009
Browsing the
Paramus Public Library
Top 10 Reasons to Visit the Paramus Library
10. “All the News That Fits in Print”
The library subscribes to many local and
regional newspapers, such as the Town
News, Record, Star-Ledger, New York
Times, Daily News, Wall Street Journal,
and USA Today. Stop by to read the comics or when you find your own newspaper
in a puddle at the end of your driveway!
9.
No Time To Read a Book?
Try an audio book. Visit the library and
browse our collection or download an
audio book onto an iPod, MP3 player, to
your computer or burn to a disc. Listen in
the car. Not only do they pass the time but
also drown out the sounds of “back seat
drivers.”
STOP, DROP AND ROLL The Paramus Public Library celebrates fire safety month with a visit from
Engine 3 (Midland Avenue Fire Company #3) of the Paramus Fire Department.
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Tired of Paying To Rent DVDs?
Why not use your library card and borrow recent titles for
free! We are continuously adding to our collections of movies, foreign films, and television series.
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Without Music Life Would B♭ (Flat)
Check out a Billboard Top 20 or a “Golden Oldie” from our
music CD collection—thousands of titles to browse through
from any decade.
6.
Access to Information Experts
Librarians are professionally trained to help you find what
you’re looking for at the library. They provide the right
information to the right person at the right time.
5.
Not Everything Is on the Internet
The internet is a fabulous resource, but contrary to popular
belief, not everything is on the internet, nor is much of the
information verified or current. Also, some of the information on the Web consists of subscription services for which
you will need to pay. Before you spend money on these services, check out the databases made available in the library
and from home with your card. We have already paid for
them, so your access is free of charge.
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Entertainment
There are programs for people of all ages taking place
regularly at the library. Check the library’s Web site, visit
the library, or just look inside this newsletter for storytimes,
English classes, concerts, film programs, book discussions,
and lecture schedules.
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Kid Stuff
There’s so much for kids to do at the library! The Paramus
Public Library offers storytimes, arts and crafts, puppet
shows, summer reading program, outdoor concerts, author
visits, and a poetry contest—just to name a few!
2.
Read Any Good Books Lately?
Books, books, books, books, books, books, books, books,
and more books. Read to your heart’s content.
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The American Dream
Libraries are a part of the American Dream—places for education, inspiration, and lifelong learning. Wherever life takes
you, the library can help you get there!
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A “Friend”-ly Reminder
T
he Friends of the Paramus Public Library would like to
welcome and thank the over 95 individuals and families
who have become members or are already members and have
sent a donation. The Friends is a not-for-profit volunteer organization dedicated to advocating for the library and supporting
library activities and services.
Thank you to all Paramus residents and businesses that have
contributed to our 2009 fundraising drive. We continue to receive donations and are glad to accept gifts at any time. To date
we have received $2,000 in donations as a result of our November Friends newsletter. If you haven’t already donated, please
consider a small donation today. Thank you for your generosity
and ongoing support of the Paramus Public Library.
Winter Calendar of Events
Winter Children’s Events
at the Main Library
Regular storytimes are for Paramus residents
only. Registration begins January 4.
Baby Lapsit Birth–12 months with parent/caregiver.
Thursdays, January 21–March 4,
9:30–10:15 am
Teeny Time
12–24 months with parent/caregiver.
Wednesdays, January 20–March 3,
9:30–10:15 am
Thursdays, January 21–March 4,
10:30–11:15 am
Tell Me a Story
2–3 ½ year olds with parent/caregiver.
Tuesdays, January 19–March 2, 11–11:45 am
Wednesdays, January 20–March 3,
11–11:45 am
Picture Book Parade
3 ½–5 year olds without parent.
Tuesdays, January 19–March 2, 10–10:45 am
Thursdays, January 21–March 4, 1:15–2 pm
After-School Adventures
Stories and fun for grades K–4.
Thursdays, January 21–March 4,
3:45–4:45 pm
Sign up one week prior to program. No
program on February 11 or 18.
Page Turners
A book club for grades 2 and 3.
Tuesdays: January 12, February 9,
March 9, 3:30–4:30 pm
Ravenous Readers
For grades 4 and 5.
Mondays: January 4, February 1,
March 1, 7–8 pm
Be’Tween
Special programs for grades 4, 5, and 6.
Thursdays: January 14, February 4,
March 4, 3:30–4:30 pm
Mom’s Night Out
A book club just for moms!
Tuesdays: January 12, February 9,
March 9, 7:30–8:30 pm
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Friday, February 5, 3:45– 4:45 pm
Celebrate Chinese New Year with stories, a
craft, and a sweet New Year’s treat. Grades
K–3. Registration begins January 22.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Thursday, February 11, 3:45–4:45 pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, a
craft, and a heartwarming treat. Grades
K–3. Registration begins January 28.
Fun Friday: Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12, 1:15–2 pm
Listen to stories, make a craft,
and eat a sweet treat. Ages 3–5.
Registration begins January 29.
Read-a-thon To Benefit Food Pantry
Help keep Paramus’ Food Pantry shelves
stocked with non-perishable food. Ask your
family, friends and neighbors to sponsor you by donating non-perishable food
items based on the amount that you have
read. The read-a-thon
will be from February 1
to March 2, ending with
our Read Across America
Day program. Watch for
more details in the Youth
Services Department, Town
News, and Paramuspost.com.
WINTER BREAK WEEK
Read Across America Day
Tuesday, March 2, 3:45–4:45 pm
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by dressing
as your favorite storybook character! This
celebration will be the culmination of our
read-a-thon. There will be stories, prizes
and cake. Registration begins February 16.
Movie Matinee: Cloudy with a Chance of
Meatballs.
Tuesday, February 16, 2 pm
Rated PG. No registration necessary. All
ages.
Fun Friday: March In Like A Lion
Friday, March 5, 1:15–2 pm
Hear stories about lions and make a lion
mask. Ages 3–5. Registration begins February 19.
George Washington Carver
Wednesday, February 17, 3:30–4:30 pm
He was known as the peanut man, but was
really much more. Learn about the accomplishments of this important American
figure. Grades K–3. Registration begins
February 1.
Celebrate Women’s History Month:
Georgia O’Keefe
Thursday, March 25, 3:45–4:45 pm
Learn about this important female artist and
create a work of art in her style. Grades K–3.
Registration begins March 11.
Inventor’s Showcase
Thursday, February 18, 3:30–4:30 pm
Learn about some African-American inventors and create your own invention. Grades
K–3. Registration begins February 1.
History Mystery
Friday, February 19, 5:30–8 pm
Become a Deputy History Detective! Join
us on a scavenger hunt to find an important
historical artifact. Clues and codes are
hidden in books and within the library’s
computer catalog. We will eat dinner first,
so come hungry! Grades 2–5. Registration
begins February 1.
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Young Adult Programs
Teen Advisory Board
Mondays, January 4, February 1,
March 1, 2:30 pm
Help make the library a better place! Give
input, plan programs, and get volunteer
time! No registration necessary. Ages
13–18.
Game Days
Wednesdays: January 20, February 24,
March 24, 3–4:30 pm
Come play Rock Band, DDR, and more!
Grades 5 and up, no registration necessary.
Winter Calendar of Events
Sit and Knit
Mondays: January 11,
February 8, March 8,
7–8 pm
Calling all knitters,
beginning to advanced!
Learn how to knit, help
others, or come to just “sit and knit.”
Grades 4 and up.
Murder Mystery Night
Friday, March 5, 6–8 pm
Angela Day: Is she a runaway, or the victim of a crime? Come play detective and
solve The Disappearance of Angela Day.
Dinner will be provided. Teen volunteers
needed. Grades 5 and up.
Books and Snacks
Wednesdays: January 20, February 17,
March 17, 7:30–8:30 pm
Talk about the books you’re reading and
have a snack. Grades 6–8.
Book Discussion
Read a fabulous book and then join us for
stimulating conversation. Bring a brown
bag lunch at 12:30 pm. Coffee and tea
provided. Discussion begins at 1 pm.
January 15—Astrid & Veronika by Linda
Olsson
February 19—Caspian Rain by Gina B.
Nahai
March 26 —Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez
Be’Tween
Thursdays: January 14, February 4,
March 4, 3:30–4:30 pm
Special programs for grades 4, 5, and 6.
Manage Your Money
Wednesday, January 13, 2:30–3:30 pm
Teens, learn how to manage your money
and not let it manage you. Grades 9–12.
Paramus Teens L*O*V*E the Library!
Come show us the love! Get your picture
taken wearing an “I Love the Library”
sticker or holding your favorite book. We
will display all pictures on the message
board and on Facebook.
Valentine’s Open House
Thursday, February 11, 2:30–4 pm
Join us for this fun event run by the Teen
Advisory Board. There will be
chocolate treats, picture-taking for the
message board, and lots of L-O-V-E!
Grades 5 and up.
Beading Workshop
Thursday, February 18, 7–8 pm
Thursday, March 25, 7–8 pm
Make beautiful beaded jewelry with Kayla
Hill. Grades 5–8. Registration begins
February 4.
“I Can’t Keep My Own Secrets” Contest
Write your own six-word memoir, based
on the book I Can’t Keep My Own Secrets.
Submit entries to parajuv@bccls.org or
the Youth Services Desk. Entries accepted
between March 1 and April 2. See the
library’s Facebook page or the Youth Services room for more information.
Adult Events at the
Main Library
In the Spotlight
Journey to a new destination every month
with our featured travelogue. Light refreshments will be served. Film begins at
12:30 pm.
January 18—Alabama
February 15—Mount Vernon: Home
of George Washington; Upon These
Grounds: Exploring the White House
Garden
Film Discussion with Dottie
A Monday afternoon film program that
shows the best of new release DVDs.
Light refreshments served. Come with a
brown bag lunch at 12:30 pm. Film begins
at 1 pm.
January 11—Up!
February 8—Amelia
February 22—Coco Before
Chanel
March 8—September Issue
March 22— TBA
Love Your Heart
Thursday, February 18, 1–3 pm
Free blood pressure check by the Paramus
Health Department.
Special Performances
January 24— Prose and Premiers Vocal
February 21—The Kootz
March 28—Jazz Trio
Winter Children’s Events
at the Reid Branch Library
Registration required for storytimes.
Tell Me a Story
2–3 year olds with parent/caregiver
Tuesdays, January 26–March 16, 10:30–11 am
Thursdays, January 28–March 18, 10:30–11 am
Picture Book Parade
3–5 year olds without parent.
Mondays, January 25–March 15, 1:30–2:15 pm
Wednesdays, January 27–March 17,
10:30–11:15 am
Wednesdays, January 27–March 17,
1:30–2:15 pm
Fridays, January 29–March 19, 10:30–
11:15 am
Marvelous Mondays–Wii Games
January 25–March 15, 3:30–5 pm
Bring your friends and play awesome
games on the Wii! For grades K–4.
Register one week in advance. No
program on February 15.
Terrific Tuesdays–Movie Matinee
January 26–March 16, 3:30–5 pm
Watch brand new movies with your friends
and enjoy snacks (on a school day)! All
ages welcome. No registration required.
Movies TBA. No program on March 2.
Mom’s Night Out
A book club just for moms!
Tuesdays: January 12, February 9,
March 9, 7:30–8:30 pm
Thrilling Thursdays–Arts and Crafts
January 28–March 18, 3:30–4:30 pm
Make a fantastic craft! For grades K–4.
Register one week in advance.
Internet Security
Thursday, January 14, 7 pm
Presented by the Bergen County Sheriff’s
Department. Learn how to protect your
valuable personal information while browsing, shopping, and banking online.
Fantastic Fridays–Picture Bingo
January 29–March 19, 3:30–5 pm
Play everyone’s favorite game and win fun
prizes! All ages welcome. No registration
required. No program on February 12.
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Winter Calendar
of Events
“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”
Friday, January 15, 3–6 pm
Come read the book and decorate a cookie
with the Mouse. All ages welcome. No
registration required.
Let It Snow, Let It Snow
Ages 2–5: Wednesday, January 20, 11 am–2 pm
Grades K–4: Friday, January 22, 3–6 pm
Make a snowman craft. No registration
required.
Valentine’s Card Workshop
Thursday, February 11, 3:30–4:30 pm
Friday, February 12, 3:30–4:30 pm
For grades K–4. Registration begins
February 8.
Celebrate Chinese New Year
Monday, February 15, 3–6 pm
Gung Hay Fat Choy! All ages. No registration required.
Read Across America Party
Tuesday, March 2, 3–6 pm
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Come one,
come all to a Super Seussian Celebration!
All ages. No registration required.
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
Don’t forget to join and earn free books
throughout the school year. How many can
you earn? For grades K–8.
Teen Wednesdays at the
Reid Branch
Wii Games
January 27 & February 24, 3:30–5 pm
Bring your friends and come play awesome games on the Wii. Register one week
in advance.
Rock Band 2
February 10 & March 10, 3:30–5 pm
Rock out on the new Rock Band 2. Register one week in advance.
Next Friends Book Sale Coming Soon
T
he next Friends of the Paramus Public Library Used Book Sale
is coming soon! Come to the Main Library on March 19–21 to
find the best deals on gently used books and more.
Friday, March 19, 10 am–4 pm
Saturday, March 20, 10 am–4 pm
Sunday, March 21, 1 pm–5 pm
Collection of donations will be March 10 to March 17. Donations of hardcovers, paperbacks, best sellers, children’s books,
movies, music, and audio books will be accepted at the Main Library, 116 East Century
Road. All items must be in good condition. No previously wet/moldy books, please.
Condensed books, textbooks, encyclopedias, or magazines cannot be accepted. Donations cannot be taken earlier due to space limitations. For more information, call (201)
599-1302.
Proceeds from the book sale support the Paramus Public Library. The Friends of the
Paramus Public Library is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advocate for
the library and support library activities and services.
Top 10 Reasons To Visit the Paramus Library
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Here are even more reasons
to visit the library…
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Teen Crafts
February 3 & March 3, 3:30–5 pm
Come make some fun crafts and chit-chat
with your friends. Register one week in
advance.
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Cooking Club
February 17 & March 17, 3:30–5 pm
Learn to make some tasty treats.
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To enjoy a day at the
Museum of Natural
History with free general admission courtesy
of the Friends of the
Paramus Library.
To print out a boarding pass, coupons, the
school calendar, and
more when your home
DOES IT BITE? Young library patrons were treated to a story, a craft
printer is on the fritz.
and a visit from the Van Saun Zoo’s hedgehog.
To borrow a “how to”
cookbook—so if it doesn’t turn out tasty, it’s all Jacques Pepin’s fault!
To recharge your laptop battery (and surf the internet or check your email on our
wi-fi).
To check out one of the newest vampire novels and learn why they are so popular.
To get a book, music CD, audio book, or a DVD through interlibrary loan. Millions
of titles to chose from, without the hassle of getting lost in Bergen County!
To learn to speak, read, and understand English.
To read a book in your own language (English, Korean, Chinese, or Japanese, to
name a few).
To sign up for a pin number to check your library card online, renew items, and
never have to pay another fine.
TO GET A LIBRARY CARD! Bring ID with your current Paramus address
(driver’s license, electric bill) to the Main or Reid Branch Library and sign up on
the spot!
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Budget Crunch
he library staff carefully looked at what services we offer and made some
very difficult decisions about which ones may have to be eliminated.
As of December 1, 2009, the library no longer offers “Next Reads” reader advisory services. To help find “read-alikes,” please ask an Adult Services Librarian
or use Novelist, which is available through www.bccls.org.
Giving Thanks
To the many local businesses and organizations that supported us in 2009.
As of December 31, 2009, the library will no longer be able to offer free online
tutoring (aka Tutor.com) and Ancestry.com, a genealogy database.
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The library will also close additional days this year beginning with Saturday,
January 2, and Sunday, January 3.
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Staying Focused on Your Needs
T
he Paramus Library is dedicated to anticipating our patrons’ needs and providing excellent service. During the months of October and November, the
library conducted a series of four focus groups. These groups were comprised
of Paramus Library patrons representing the diverse demographics of our town.
The focus groups were organized to understand
how the library is perceived by the residents
and what they think of the various services and
programs offered by the library. All of this is being done in order to better serve the residents of
Paramus and members of the BCCLS community.
In the coming months the information gathered
during the sessions will be shared with library
trustees as they plan programs and other initiatives in the coming year. A heartfelt thank you
to all focus group participants. Your feedback is
greatly appreciated.
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Berkeley College
New Jersey State Library
Town News
New York Life
BCCLS Staff and BooksNJ Authors
and Volunteers
Westfield Garden State Plaza
Bergen Towne Center / Vornado
Realty
Paramus Rotary
Paramus Golf
Course
Paramus Board of
Education
Paramus Police
Department
Paramus Fire Department
Paramus Ambulance / Volunteer
Ambulance Corps
Friends of the Paramus Public
Library
Anthony Franco’s Pizzeria (Route
17 North)
Baskin Robbins (Forest Avenue)
Tiger Schulmann’s (Route 4 West at
Forest Avenue)
Demarest Farms (Wierimus Road,
Hillsdale)
California Pizza Kitchen (Westfield
Garden State Plaza)
Suburban Diner (Route 17 North)
Gravity Vault (Pleasant Ave at Route
17 North, Upper Saddle River)
Library Services in Korean
P
eriodically, the library presents information about
library services in a world language that is predominant
in Paramus. In this issue, library services are described in
Korean.
The library offers free ESL courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. We also offer special programs
in public speaking, writing and reading comprehension.
You may also use Hangel to search and make requests for
all our Korean language books and DVDs at www.njwlc.
org.
The library also offers free programs for children every day
of the week. These programs include story times, crafts,
movies and special visits by entertainers and educators.
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Pre-Publication Alert
36 Arguments for the
Existence of God
Rebecca Goldstein
January 12, 2010
Wild Child and
Other Stories
T. C. Boyle
January 21, 2010
Shades of Grey
Jasper Fforde
December 29, 2009
Shadow Tag
Louise Erdrich
February 2, 2010
Worst Case
James Patterson
February 1, 2010
The Hypochondriacs:
Nine Tormented Lives
Brian Dillon
February 2, 2010
The Brick Layer
Noah Boyd
January 26, 2010
The Girl Who
Chased the Moon
Sarah Addison
Allen
March 16, 2010
A Dead Hand: A Crime
in Calcutta
Paul Theroux
February 11, 2010
Winter Garden
Kristin Hannah
February 2, 2010
The Last Surgeon
Michael Palmer
February 16, 2010
2010 Holidays
English Programs
All classes held at the Main Library
except as noted.
Fri., January 1
New Year’s Day
Closed
Listening and Speaking for
Advanced Learners
Tuesdays, January 19–June 15,
7:30–9 pm
Sat. & Sun., January 2 & 3
Closed
Due to budgetary constraints
English Basics for Beginners
Tuesdays, January 5–February 9,
9:30–11 am
Advanced Writing and
Conversation
Wednesdays, January 20–June 16,
7:30–9 pm
ESL for Intermediate Speakers
Mondays & Fridays, January 18–
June 18, 9:30 am–11 am
Mondays & Thursdays, January
18–June 17, 7:30–9 pm
English Basics for Beginners
Tuesdays & Fridays, March 2–June
18, 9:30–11 am
Paramus Congregational Church,
205 Spring Valley Road, Paramus
January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Open
February 15
President’s Day
Open
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Main Library
116 East Century Road
Circulation: (201) 599-1302
Reference: (201) 599-1305
Children’s: (201) 599-1309
Mon–Thurs 9:30 am–9 pm
Fri & Sat 9:30 am–5 pm
Sunday 1 pm–5 pm
Charles E. Reid Library
239 West Midland Avenue
(201) 444-4911
Mon–Wed 10 am–9 pm
Thurs–Fri 10 am–6 pm
Mayor and Council
James J. Tedesco III, Mayor u Denis Niland
Cathy Bentz u Richard Conte
Frederick Hayo u Richard LaBarbiera u Maureen O’Brien
NONPROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE PAID
PARAMUS NJ
PERMIT NO. 67
ECRWSS
Paramus Resident
Paramus, NJ 07652
Library Board of Trustees
Betty Ralph, President u Barbara Lambert, Vice President
Susan Pucci, Secretary u Paul Maramaldi, Treasurer
Madeline Caminiti u Lena Gall u Adele Hook