Bergenfield Public Library Newsletter

December 2016


50 W. Clinton Ave
201-387-4040


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Library Hours
Monday  10am-9pm
Tuesday 10am-9pm
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday  10am-9pm
Friday  1pm-5pm
Saturday  10am-2pm
Sunday  1pm-5pm
 

Library Holiday Closings
Wednesday 12/14 close @ 2pm
Saturday 12/24
 Sunday 12/25 
Monday 12/26
Saturday 12/31
  

Friends of the Library
For over 50 years the Friends, an independent 501c3 volunteer organization, has shared the belief in the value of the Library to our community. Your contribution helps assist the group with programs, activities and fundraising events for the library. Consider joining today! Membership form 


 
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Ongoing Book Sale
Find a fantastic selection of items at the ongoing book sale. The book sale offers popular fiction, non-fiction, foreign language, and music CDs and movies as well! 

Hardcovers - $1
Paperbacks - 50 cents
DVDs and CDs -$1
Books on CD - $1
VHS - 50 cents

Letter from the Director
Dear Friends,

The holiday season provides a great opportunity to reflect on what we're grateful for. In this spirit, on behalf of the Bergenfield Public Library, I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the most important person in our community: YOU.

First, thanks for making the Library a true center of community life. When you come through our doors, you're saying "yes!" to learning and discovery in a welcoming and safe place. When you attend one of the many programs and events held here, you're celebrating the quality and diversity that makes Bergenfield a fantastic place to live and work. And when you use the Library - whether it's the bustling Children's Area or the public computers or the quiet study rooms - you're telling us that we're offering something you and your family value. That is what we strive for. 

Thank you for helping us keep the Library a great place to visit. Your comments and suggestions allow us to add great items to our collections and improve our services. Your courtesy and cooperative spirit make everyone feel valued and at home.

Most of all, thank you for allowing us to serve you. Our staff enjoy making your Library visit a pleasant one. It's truly a pleasure to see all the ways you make the Library yours.

Yes, thank you, Bergenfield community, for loving and supporting your Library - we wouldn't exist without you. Happy holidays!!

Sincerely,
 
Allison Moonitz
Director
Tel: (201) 387-4040 x2829
Email: moonitz@bergenfield.bccls.org 
Monthly Snapshot - Here's What's New  @ the Library
Bergenfield Celebrates Healthy Eating and Sustainable Living
 
On 10/25, as part of their winning PSEG Sustainable Jersey grant, the Bergenfield Sustainable Committee gave a thorough lecture about developing its community garden earlier this year. Patty Marsilio August of the Bergenfield Health Department was on hand to talk about healthy eating using key ingredients from the garden. Thank you to the Bergenfield High School Video/Television clubs who were there to film the entire presentation. To watch it, click here
New! Bergenfield Library Tumbler Mugs!
 
The perfect stocking stuffer! Support the library and enjoy your favorite cold or hot beverage. Only $8.

Quantities are limited, pick up one @ the Check Out Desk today!
Support the Library by using AmazonSmile
 
Doing some online shopping for the Holidays? Consider using AmazonSmile.  AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support the Friends of the Bergenfield Library every time you shop, at no cost to you. Just choose "Friends of the Bergenfield Library" as the charitable organization you are supporting if you haven't already. 

When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same prices as on Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to the Friends of the Bergenfield Library. Millions of products are eligible for donations. All qualified products are marked "Eligible for AmazonSmile Donation" on their product detail pages.

How do you shop at Amazon.Smile? Just follow these 4 easy steps:

1. Visit smile.amazon.com. It's just like shopping on amazon.com.
2. Sign in. Simply use your existing Amazon credentials. If you don't have an account, you can create a new one.
3. Start shopping! Your shopping experience will be the same as it is on the Amazon website. There is no extra cost at checkout! Amazon will donate .5 percent of your purchase to the Friends.
4. Please remember to shop the smile.amazon.com link every time. Purchases on the main Amazon.com site do not support us. To help remember, bookmark the smile.amazon.com link.
Activities For Adults
Battle of Jutland: Largest Navel Battle of WWI
Tuesday, December 6th at 10:30am
 
2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the battle of Jutland. Join us as naval history researcher Tom Sileo provides some insight about this significant and historic event.


Healthy Holiday Desserts
Sunday, December 18th at 1:30pm
 
We all know that holiday eating can be brutal for your figure. Stop into this workshop and learn some recipes and tricks for you and your sweet tooth. Holly Shelowitz is a culinary nutrition educator and chef from Nourishing Wisdom.

For more information on this program, contact 201-387-4040 x2837

For Teens and Tweens
Talent Show
Saturday, December 17th at 3:45pm



Join us for Bergenfield Public Library's 2nd Annual Talent Show! Whether you can sing, act, dance, juggle, etc. we want to see what you can do!  Interested participants in Grades 6-12 can sign up at the YA Desk.   There will be a short award ceremony following each segment.   For more information, contact the Children's Desk at  201-387-4040 x2848.  

Children's Corner
Talent Show
Saturday, December 17th at 2:30pm


Join us for Bergenfield Public Library's 2nd Annual Talent Show!    Interested participants in Grades K-5 can sign
up at the Children's Desk.  
There will be a short award ceremony following each segment.  Come show us your talent!   For more information, contact the Children's Desk at 
201-387-4040 x2848.