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West Deptford
Free Public Library
E-Newsletter
A place for all reasons!
January 2013
Volume 11, Number 1
www.westdeptford.lib.nj.us
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Coming in February...
PAWS for Reading!
Sponsored by PAWS for People (Pet-Assisted
Visitation Volunteer Services. Inc.), PAWS for
Reading is a non-profit organization dedicated
to helping children improve their reading and
communication skills. Each child receives anywhere
from 10 to 20 minutes with a certified dog team to
read aloud, talk to, or do puzzles with the pet. The
pet’s handler helps to facilitate the session – taking
pressure off the child and providing support,
while sometimes acting as the ‘interpreter’ for
the dog who is listening. “Frisky didn’t quite
understand what that word meant ... can you help
him understand?” Or even, “Frisky really loves the
way you read to him!” At the end of the session,
the child will be given an incentive such as a
bookmark, a pet business card, or a chance to sign
the pet’s ‘paw-tograph’ book.
The PAWS for Reading program will take
place in the Children’s Services area of the
Library, 6:30 p.m., on the second and fourth
Wednesday of every month beginning February 13.
The Dogs, Kids & Reading Kick-Off will be
Wednesday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. Visit the
Children’s page on the Library’s website
www.westdeptford.lib.nj.us to learn about
specific dates and the registration process. For
more information about PAWS for Reading, visit
their website www.PAWSforPeople.org. Reading
can be an enjoyable activity – join in the fun!
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2013 Meet the Authors Event
The 2013 Meet the Authors event will be held on Saturday, April 20,
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Free Public Library of Monroe Township, 713 Marsha
Avenue, Williamstown, NJ, 08094, (856) 629-1212. If you are an author and
would like to showcase your work at the event, kindly submit your information
to Nina Flemming at nflemming@hegganlibrary.org before January 25, 2013.
To see a list of authors who participated in the 2012 Authors Event, go to
http://www.meettheauthors.net.
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Children’s Events for Everyone – Winter
Open to the general public – registration requested.
Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of every program.
Celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month
Sunday • February 17 • 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy stories, craft, and activities with Dr. Verdinelli’s Family Dentistry
and special guest...the Tooth Fairy!
ALSO:
Write a letter to the Tooth Fairy...drop it off in the special mailbox located in
the Children’s Services area February 4 - February 17.
The Tooth Fairy will write back!
Pick up your letter from the Tooth Fairy at the Library February 28 through
March 2.
Run Faredy Run
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Sunday • February 24 • 3:00 p.m.
Dressed in slave attire, author Kathleen Lindsey brings to life the story of
Faredy, a young slave girl who travels the road to freedom by way of the
Underground Railroad.
Dogs, Kids & Reading – Kick-Off!
Wednesday • February 27 • 6:30 p.m.
Join in the fun...meet the PAWS for Reading Teams!
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A Wee Bit of Irish Tales...Doublin’ the Tellin’
Saturday • March 16 • 1:00 p.m.
Tucker’s Tales Puppet Theater presents:
The Pot of Gold
Catch a leprechaun and a pot of gold is yours!
Finn and the Giant
Can the mighty Finn MacCool outwit the great Scottish giant?
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Technology – Winter 2013
Share Your Skills eReader Workshops
Friday • January 11 • 10:30 a.m.
Thursday • February 7 • 7:00 p.m.
Join us for these “Share your Skills: Kindles, Nooks,
and More” workshops. Experienced device users are
invited to come with their devices or laptops to share
their knowledge and tips with the new electronic
device readers.
The Entertainers and Friends
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Thursday • January 17 • 7:00 p.m.
Warm up from the winter chill with The
Entertainers and Friends as they take center stage
at the Library. Bill Pollanger and the Krazy Kat
Band members add to the evening fun with music
from the 1930s to present.
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Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy –
Russian Literature Adventure
Tuesday • January 22 • 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy a Tuesday Book Talk and healthy snacks
followed by the 1997 film by Bernard Rose or
perhaps the newest version by Joe Wright.
Dr. Zhivago by Boris Pasternak –
Russian Literature Adventure
Thursday • January 31 • 10:30 a.m.
Daytime Book Talk moves to Thursday with Boris
Pasternak’s romance novel and a viewing of Doctor
Zhivago, a 1965 epic drama by David Lean. Russian
tea cakes will be served.
Another year is behind us here at the West Deptford Free Public Library
but as we look toward 2013 we reflect on all of the great programs, activities
and services offered to our patrons. We are also pleased that many more
people continue to discover this great facility.
2013 also brings another milestone for the WDFPL - 25 years in our
present facility serving the residents of West Deptford. To commemorate this
anniversary, memorabilia from 25 years of the Library functioning out of this
location will be on display in the showcases.
Come in this year and enjoy the new line-up of programs for all ages.
Check out the ever changing collections of materials for children, teens and
adults. Connect to the world via the Internet by using the Library’s computers
and/or Wi/Fi. Get instruction on the latest computer programs and technologies.
Learn the skills to land that job by taking a series of classes tailored for the
job seeker. Come in and relax with coffee and/or hot chocolate in the café.
Read a book, newspaper or magazine. Meet with friends old and new.
Schedule that next meeting in the Library’s meeting room. Get your taxes
done free by VITA. Want to know more about what the WDFPL can offer?
Call or email we will be so happy to address your requests.
In 2013 we will also continue to develop the Library’s outdoor gardens by
adding tables and chairs for the comfort of our patrons in the warmer weather.
Your donations toward this effort will be greatly appreciated.
Yes, a new year is here but here at the Library it is a fresh slate where we
will add more memories to your Library experience.
The West Deptford Free Public Library is YOUR Library. We look forward
to your visits, your conversations and assisting you in whatever way we can.
The Happiest of New Years to all of you!
April Maska
Gallery
Exhibits
January/February
Eleanor Immler &
Richard Gerst
Romance is in the Air” with the Silvertones concert.
Join us @ WDFPL on Friday, February 15.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 noon
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Thursday • March 7 • 7:00 p.m.
Porcelain art, also referred to as China painting,
is an art form dating back 2000 years. Join Linda
Cardell and the Porcelain Painters of Southern
New Jersey Organization to learn more
about this beautiful historical art form during
the painting overview and demonstration.
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My Antonia by Willa Cather
February 7
Hard Times by Charles Dickens
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March 7
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Dream When You’re Feeling Blue
by Elizabeth Berg
Friday • March 8 • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WDFPL celebrates women across the globe this month! Join us and get the
party started.
Thursday • February 21 • 7:00 p.m.
Join in the evening of dance fun. Hard soled shoes
are recommended, cowboy boots will work out
just fine and partners are not necessary. Free
introductory instruction by staff of Dances by
Diane, www.DancesByDiane.com
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Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m.
International Women’s Day – We’ve Booked a Celebration
Salsa Dancing @ Your Library
Painting with Porcelain
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Book Discussion
Youth Art Month
Pegasus the Arts
Friday • February 15 • 6:30 p.m.
Romance is in the air. Call the Library to reserve a
seat as The Silvertones always play to a packed
house at WDFPL.
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Sponsored by the friends of the West Deptford Public Library
March
April
Big Band Sounds with the Silvertones
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Notes from the Board
1:00 p.m.
Belly Dancing
International cuisine sampling and poetry reading.
Feel free to bring your favorite poems to share.
Bachata Dancing
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International Women’s online book discussion of
favorite fiction and non-fiction books continues throughout the month.
http://blogs.westdeptford.lib.nj.us/reader_reviews/
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Refreshments served.
Please call the Library at 856-845-5593 to register for all programs.
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Children’s Programs – Winter 2013
January 28 through March 27
Children’s Programs are open to West Deptford Library members and West Deptford residents.
Registration: • according to child’s age at time of sign-up • required for all programs and events
• begins January 21 • call 856-845-5593 or stop in.
Kidkins – Preschool Story Time
Ages 3-5 who have not entered kindergarten.
Parent/caregiver must remain in the Library.
Choose to register for one of the following
classes:
Mondays: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Tuesdays: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
January 28 - March 26
Kidkins – Wednesday Evening
Story Time
Ages 3-5 who have not entered kindergarten.
Parent/caregiver must remain in the Library.
6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
January 30; February 6, 20; March 6, 20
***Please note the change in the schedule...
Story Time is not every Wednesday.
PAWS for Reading!
Children can read aloud to a therapy dog
or cat... a one-on-one, positive reading
experience with a gentle, affectionate,
well-trained pet.
Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m.
February 13, March 13 and March 27
Register for a reading time slot.
Kiddles – 2s Story Time
Ages 24-36 months with parent/caregiver.
Thursdays • 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
January 31 - March 21
Yiddie Biddie Kiddies –
Toddler Time
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Ages 13-24 months with parent/caregiver.
Thursdays • 10:05 - 10:30 a.m.
January 31 - March 21
After School Tuesdays
Library Kids’ Club
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Aroma Therapy
Tuesday • January 22
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Make scented soap to use yourself or
share with your friends. Great way to
spend a cold winter’s night!
Candy Making Class
Tuesday • February 5
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
February is a great month to dip
chocolate.
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Monthly Programs
Pizza & Paperbacks
Grades K- 4
Parent/caregiver of children ages 7 and
younger must remain in the Library.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
January 29 - March 26
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Teen Programs
Winter 2013
Tuesdays: January 8, February 12,
and March 12 • 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Let’s eat pizza and talk about books.
Write On
Tuesdays: January 15, February 19,
and March 19 • 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Bring your original writing samples
and share them with everyone. Don’t
like to write, come help your friends.
We will be doing some writing games
as well.
Hooked On Yarn
Mondays: January 21, February 18
and March 18 • 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Come to the Library to learn how to
crochet and make beautiful scarves.
Bring your own yarn and hook.
The Library has a few hooks to use
for practice.
Tuesday Night @ the Movies
(call the Library for more information)
January 29 • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
February 26 • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
March 26 • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Santa and the Mrs. visit the
Story Time children @ WDFPL.
These programs are open to all middle
school and high school aged students.
To be sure that we have enough supplies
for everyone, please register
for these programs by calling the
Library at 856-845-5593 or
emailing Mrs. Murphy at
carolmurphy@westdeptford.lib.nj.us.
Teens read books to youngsters
as part of the Library’s new
“Reading Buddies” program.
Teens enjoyed the
“Aroma Therapy” program where
they made scented soaps.
Here we come a caroling…” with the K-4 After
School Tuesdays Library Kids’ Club @ WDFPL.
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Check out our
Teen Web Page
Publish your drawings or
writings on the teen area of the
Library’s web page.
Send your creations to
carolmurphy@westdeptford.lib.nj.us.
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West Deptford Historical Association
A place for all reasons!
420 Crown Point Road
West Deptford, NJ 08086
856-845-5593
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Cathy Cianfarini
Theresa Holovachuk
April Maska
Margaret Page
Barbara Smith
Kimberly Van Zoeren-Czoch
Terri Wallowitch
The West Deptford Historical Association had a great 2012 and we are looking
forward to another fantastic year as we enter 2013. Our fall activities were once again
appreciated by residents and we are now looking to expand these activities to include
more businesses and families.
The New Year will bring new displays that bring out the history of the township.
Our first display of 2013 will be artifacts found on the Eagle Point Property from
when excavation was done to build the refinery. This display will be in our showcase
from January to March. The next display will feature items that focus on the twentyfifth anniversary of the West Deptford Free Public Library in its current location.
The Historical Association continues to add to our collections monthly. It is always
fascinating to see the history come together as township families share their roots of
when they first came to West Deptford.
The goal of the Historical Association is to bring the past to the present and offer
activities which bring our residents together to enjoy what West Deptford has to offer.
We look forward to seeing you at our events or at our meetings. Meetings are held at
the Library every other month on the second Monday. For more information, please
contact April Maska at 845-1205, Noreen Mikulski at 848-0396 or call the
Information Desk at the Library at 845-5593.
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Your past is part of our history that is waiting to be retold and treasured.
Mayor Raymond Chintall, Library Liaison
Marie Downes, Director
SERVICES
Café
Computers for Internet access,
business applications and games
Concerts
Gallery / displays • Mobility scooter
Notary public (fee based)
Programs for children, teens and adults
Public meeting room
Quiet study room
Self checkout • Story times
Training in computer and Internet use
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
Wireless access
COLLECTION
Over 85,000 materials
Audio books on cassette & compact discs
Books for children, teens and adults • eBooks
Electronic subscription databases
Large print books
Magazines and newspapers
Materials for the physically challenged
Music on cassettes and compact discs
Playaways • Puzzles and puppets
Reference sources
Tax forms • Videos/DVDs
HOURS
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday (Oct. - May)
Saturday (June - Sept.)
Sunday (Oct. - May)
Sunday (June - Sept.)
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10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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After the hot, humid summer we had this year, we all
looked forward to a relaxing, restful autumn, and it
seemed that we would get our wish until a vixen named
Sandy arrived on the scene. This spitfire put us through
our paces and let us knows who was boss. She left us
with memories that will last a long time. Now that her
wrath has been vented, we are ready to move on to
The Pierson family enjoyed the
winter, and real snow will be welcome in comparison
Christmas Lights Bus Tour
to the white powder that filled the streets of many of
sponsored by the West Deptford
our favorite resort towns.
Historical Association
Although West Deptford was spared the worst of
Sandy’s bad behavior, we are more than happy to settle down to long nights of quiet when we
can enjoy serenity and reading about adventure rather than living it. Now is the time to cozy
up to a warm fire or under a warm blanket sipping a favorite hot beverage, perhaps with a
spoonful of local honey to sweeten the taste and ward off the effects of flu or other coldweather illnesses. The perfect accompaniment to this combination is a book to hold our
attention while we drift into whatever world attracts us.
Perhaps we prefer to watch a film or listen to a
Playaway. The West Deptford Free Public Library can
fulfill any of these desires. If you like to highlight your
books, the friends of the WDPL will gladly sell you
some used books that you can take home for a modest
price and feel free to mark up as you choose.
One of the popular features of your Library is the
occasional Sunday afternoon or Thursday evening
program that brings speakers, entertainers or musicians
into the meeting room for free performances.
Congratulations to the Rambo
For most of these events, the friends happily provide
family, winners of the “Warm and and serve light refreshments. When you are in the
Cozy” basket provided by the
Library, check out the schedule and come out for
friends of the West Deptford
one of the programs. There’s sure to be something
Public Library. Thanks go to the
of interest to you.
community for all their support.
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