Book
bytes
Mar./Apr.
2014
the Newsletter of the
Upper Saddle River Library
In This Issue
Library Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2
Noteworthy News . . . . . . . . . . . page 3
Adult Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4, 5
Tempting Titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6, 7
Adult & Student Art Exhibit. . . . . page 8
Teen Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9
Children’s Programs . . . . . . . . . .page 10
Spring Storyhours & Clubs. . . . . page 11
USR Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12
Library Hours
Monday–Thursday 9:30am to 8:30pm
Friday 10am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday (Sept.–mid May) 1pm to 5pm
245 Lake Street
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Ph. 201-327-2583 · Fax 201-327-3966
email: usdrcirc@bccls.org
www.uppersaddleriverlibrary.org
USR Together is Better... Let’s Read!
Join the 9thAnnual
Read-a-thon!
Saturday, March 1st · 10 am–4:30 pm
See page 8 for more information.
Thank You, Volunteers!
Dear Community,
At the Upper Saddle River Library we are grateful for the abundance
of support that we receive from the members of the community who
volunteer their time and talents to the library.
The Upper Saddle River Library Board of Trustees who guide and
support the library: Tom Bono, Dennis Schubert, Miriam Bakal, Paul
Beck, Dr. Monica Browne, Mayor Joanne Minichetti, Steve DiMartino,
Christina Cucci and our newest appointee Robin Friedman. We would
also like to thank outgoing trustee Marie Hornstein for 15 years of dedication and service to the library as a member of the Board.
Our appreciation also extends to the wonderful Friends group, led by
Nona Maher, that continues to support the library community in many
meaningful ways. During the past year, the Friends have sponsored the
Annual USR Art Exhibit, cosponsored the Summer Concert series and
the Harvest Festival, authorized unlimited access to Tutor.com, and provided materials for our ongoing eReader program. In addition, our wonderful Upper Saddle River Directory, published by the Friends, continues
to be an important community resource. The ESL program provides
instruction to residents, totaling 620 volunteer hours last year.
Thank you to all of the community organizations who support the
library. SRVJCO, SRV Junior Woman’s Club, USR Woman’s Club,
Upper Saddle River Educational Foundation, SRV Lions Club and the
Dept. of Public Works for helping us achieve another wonderful year.
I am honored to serve a community that so greatly values and supports
its library.
~ Warmest Regards, Kathleen
Your Smartphone just got Smarter
Nearly everyone has a smartphone and we use them for all kinds of things:
music, videos, books and phone calls. But soon your smart phone will
be able to do one more–check out materials from the USR Library! New
scanners will let you check out materials without having to retrieve your
physical library card. Just scan your library card to your app and you are
good to go. Of course, you should have proper ID with you that matches
your card. Look for this new feature at the circ. desk beginning April 1st.
Library Groups
Book clubs and fitness programs are open to Library cardholders in Bergen County. Programs are free unless noted. Registration is required.
Novels at Night
Drop-In
1ST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH · 7:30 pm
MAR. 12 “The Cuckoo’s Calling”
by Robert Galbraith (aka JK Rowling)
APR. 9 “Dear Life: Stories” by Alice Munro
Coffee Talk
Drop-In
3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH · 10 am
APR. 17 “Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore”
by Robin Sloan
Drop-In
WEDNESDAYS · 12 pm
Drop-in with your needlework projects, make new
friends and share ideas! Beginners are welcome, experienced knitters will guide you and answer questions.
Go Club
Drop-In
Non-impact weight training using light weights and
your own body weight for a total conditioning class.
All fitness levels are welcome! Bring a pair of weights
(3-6 lbs.) and a mat.
Yoga with Jennifer Cece, B.A., M.M., R.Y.T.
All Levels 9:45–10:45 am
Gentle Stretch for All 10:55–11:55 am
These classes are designed to not only develop physical
goals such as strength, coordination and flexibility, but
to relieve stress, anxiety and sharpen your mental focus.
Zumba with Tracey Zysman
FRIDAYS · 10–11 am · Fee
5/10 sessions · March 21st–May 30th
no class on April 18th
Get in shape and lose weight! By combining aerobics,
easy to follow dance steps and low-impact exercise
you get an all over body workout.
TUESDAYS · 6:30–8:30 pm
Learn to play Go, a strategic game that has entranced
players for thousands of years. Fun and challenging,
it is enjoyable to play at every level of understanding.
Bridge Club
MONDAYS · 9:30–10:30 am
Feb. 24th–Apr. 28th · 5/10 sessions · Fee
TUESDAYS · Mar. 18th–May 20th
5/10 sessions · Fee
MAR. 20 “This is How You Lose Her”
by Junot Diaz
Chat & Stitch
Strength & Tone with Tracey Zysman
Drop-In
FRIDAYS · 10:00 am
Bridge is by far the greatest card game of all, and it can
provide immense challenge and enjoyment.
Chi Kung with Bart D’Andrea
THURSDAYS · 10–11 am · 5/10 sessions
March 27th–May 29th · Fee
Chi Kung is healing practice of slow movements to
increase energy, improve overall good health and well
being. Learn a series of very slow movements along with
simple breathing exercises that can be done by anyone.
Fitness Class Fees: Choose a 5 week or 10 week session. 5 week sessions are $37.50 for USR cardholders
/$42.50 for non USR cardholders. 10 week sessions are $65 for USR cardholders /$75 for non USR cardholders.
Please Note: All Fitness classes must have a minimum of 8 enrollees, or class(es) will be cancelled.
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Noteworthy News
These Programs are available for Upper Saddle River Cardholders.
What will you find on BookSizzle?
BookSizzle helps you find your next great read!
Do you need a recommendation for a new book to read?
BookSizzle, an online resource available from our website, offers listings of the newest and best selling reads.
There are millions of books published every year.
If you just finished your last book and are searching for
your next great read, you’ve come to the right place. At
BookSizzle you’ll find the newest arrivals in mysteries,
science fiction, childrens, teens
and other categories. Discover
award winners, bestsellers, and
what they’re talking about on
Your Source for Hot Titles
television and radio. Sit back,
relax and scroll through our booklists. Once you find
what you’re looking for, simply click on the catalog
link to locate or reserve your selection. Be sure to be a
regular visitor to BookSizzle, your source for hot titles
and the latest, most popular releases.
JustIn: Click on JustIn to see highlights of the new
and popular titles available through the BCCLS catalog.
Choose the category that interests you most, new fiction, mystery, science fiction, teen scene and more–or
discover something new!
Book
Sizzle
Award Winning Titles: If you like to read
books that have won awards, this is the page for you.
Find award titles grouped for adults, teens and children.
Click on an award name, and see a list of winners with
direct links to the catalog to check for availability.
Take it with you! BookSizzle pages automatically reformat to a mobile friendly presentation when
viewed by a smartphone’s browser.
Book Find the BookSizzle link at
Sizzle
Your Source for Hot Titles
www.uppersaddleriverlibrary.org
What will you find on the
BookSizzle page?
BookSizzle puts reader’s advisory right at your fingertips. Just click to get the newest and most popular recommendations– Fiction Bestsellers, Nonfiction
Bestsellers, Printz Winners and Newberry Winners–
you will find them all on BookSizzle. And with active
links to the BCCLS catalog, you can use BookSizzle to
create and save a list of those books you don’t want to
miss but don’t have time for right now just by clicking
and logging into your BCCLS account.
Books on the Air: Updated every Friday, this
will keep you up to date on books discussed on television programs such as Good Morning America, The
Today Show, CBS This Morning, The View, Daily
Show, Colbert Report and more. Don’t miss titles discussed on National Public Radio programs.
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Programs for Adults
Adult programs are open to Library cardholders in Bergen County. Programs are free unless noted. Registration is required as seating is limited.
Intro to eCommerce
Effectively using ebay and amazon.com
Library Art Series:
Modern American Artists
WEDNESDAY · March 12th · 7–8:30 pm
WEDNESDAY · March 26th · 7–8:30 pm
You’ve decluttered your home–now how do you get rid
of the stuff you’ve finally convinced yourself you can
live without? This seminar will take you from scratch
to actually selling goods on the web. Mr. Thomas will
review the best places to sell goods, the pluses and
minuses of having your own site and the benefits of
using a partner site such as amazon.com.
Join local artist and teacher Bart D’Andrea for a slide
presentation of Modern American Artists. If you’ve
heard Bart lecture at the library before, you know how
special and informative this evening will be.
Charlie Thomas is a USR resident and owner of pokepoke.com LLC. He has been actively selling merchandise on his site toydestination.com since 1999. As the
e-commerce landscape has changed he has added eBay
and amazon.com as additional portals for his goods.
The Importance of
Brain Health
TUESDAY · March 18th · 7–8:30 pm
Are you a caregiver to someone suffering from
Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related illness? Are
you someone worried about your own memory, your
critical thinking? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, join us with Patricia O’Hora R.N., owner/director
of The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Brain Health Center in
Waldwick, NJ. discusses brain health.
Patricia will discuss the holistic approach to cognitive
stimulation of the brain that she uses to help her clients
stay at their current level of function longer, thus slowing the progression of their illness.
Modern American artists were
searching for a national style of
art. They were intent on shunning
the influence of European artists
and instruction and to maintain
their own identity. This lecture
examines the growth of American
Art from the 1930’s to the present
with the many movements that occurred. Some of the
artists covered will be Charles DeMuth, Grant Wood,
Georgia O’Keefe, Andrew Wyeth, Jackson Pollock,
Andy Warhol, Jim Dine and more.
An Eye for Detail
Maximize your Wardrobe!
THURSDAY · April 10th · 7–8:30 pm
For many women, dressing for work becomes a job all
its own. They aren’t clear on what they have, how to
put together their existing wardrobe separates, or don’t
know what to buy to expand their wardrobe possibilities to create a great new look.
Explore Nearby Museums
Join us as wardrobe consultant and fashion stylist
Pamela Etzin touches upon dressing for an interview,
making the most of your style, working on a budget
and others. You will pick up tips to get dressed without
stress so you’ll show up with confidence and style.
The Friends of the Library offer USR cardholders free
admission to the museums below. Reservations required.
• Montclair Art Museum • Museum of the City of NY
• Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum, NY
• Guggenheim Museum, NY
Pamela Etzin owner of An Eye for Detail a wardrobe
consulting business, eyefordetailnj.com, works with
women to help them develop their own personal style
that bests suits their lifestyle needs.
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Programs for Adults
Adult programs are open to Library cardholders in Bergen County. Programs are free unless noted. Registration is required as seating is limited.
Tarot Card Insights
with Mayda Bosco, Tarot Card Reader
TUESDAY · April 29th · 7–8:30 pm
Let Mayda Bosco introduce you to
the ancient wisdom of the cards.
This method of divination, using a
special deck of 78 cards, has been
used to measure potential outcomes
and evaluate influences surrounding a person, event, or both for
centuries. Mayda has been immersed in the mystical
world her entire life. Born in Cuba and raised in the
United States, she continues her practice in spirituality
through the reading of the Tarot Cards.
Tarot Card Reading sign up for a ten-minute
reading with Mayda on Saturday, May 3rd · Cost $10
Mayda Bosco lives in Closter, NJ with her family. She
holds a Master’s in American Literature from MSU and
works as a Program Manager for a major publishing firm.
Stephanie Unter aka
New York Fashion Hunter
WEDNESDAY · April 30th · 7–8:30 pm
New York Fashion Hunter is Stephanie Unter’s
chic blog/website that offers a glimpse of the world
through her eyes–an obsessed style hound, hunting
the globe for the latest in style and fashion inspiration!
Stephanie will discuss her experiences in the fashion
business, what led her to begin her blog, how she
attracts followers to her site and how blogging has
changed in the past few years. You’ll hear about what
she loves about fashion and how it makes women feel.
Stephanie has worked for major magazines such as
Mirabella, Elle, Home Journal, produced ads for
Barney’s New York, and as a fashion stylist for companies from Keds to Calvin Klein.
Thank You
For helping to make 2013 another successful
year for the library.
• The Upper Saddle River community circulated
over 155,000 items, including print and online.
• Our meeting rooms provided space to 1219 classes and community group meetings.
• Our collection added 7255 print and media items.
• We are pleased to report that 413 new library
cards were issued, bringing the total number of
registered patrons in Upper Saddle River to 5756,
representing nearly 70% of our population.
Drop-in Tech Help Hours
For patrons who have questions or need help completing their digital downloads. Assistance is available on
a drop-in basis on the following days:
Thursday, March 13th from 7–8 pm
Tuesday, March 18th from 7–8 pm
Wednesday, April 2nd from 7–8 pm
Thursday, April 17th from 7–8 pm
Bring your device and your questions along.
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Tempting Titles
For more suggestions of what to read, go to the Good Reads tab on our website, www.uppersaddleriverlibrary.org
A Reminder: Electronic editions
of the latest best-sellers and current
popular titles are available on our
Library eReaders. Borrow one, just
like a hard copy!
Allow a family member
to pick up your
requested library items.
It’s been a hectic day. And
wouldn’t you know it? As soon
as you get home there is an
email letting you know that the
book you’ve been dying to read
is available for pick up at the
library. The last thing you want
to do is get back in the car to
make another trip.
Wouldn’t it be great if your
family member could stop at
the library and get your book
for you? Well now they can!
With the completion of a short
form, you and members of your
family can give permission for
requested items to be picked up
at the library by linking your
library cards.
Stop by or call
the library and
we will explain
how you can take
advantage of this
new feature. Forms
are available to download from our website,
www.uppersaddleriverlibrary.org, or pick
up a copy at the
library.
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“Labor Day”
by Joyce Maynard
In a manner evoking Ian McEwan’s
“Atonement”
acclaimed author
Joyce
Maynard
weaves a beautiful, poignant tale
of love, sex, adolescence, and devastating treachery
as seen through the eyes of a young
teenage boy—and the man he later
becomes—looking back at an unexpected encounter that begins one single long, hot, life-altering weekend.
“A Star For Mrs. Blake: A Novel ”
by April Smith
The US Congress in 1929 passed
legislation to fund travel for mothers
of the fallen soldiers of WWI to visit
their sons’ graves in France. Over
the next three years, 6,693 Gold Star
Mothers made the trip. In this emotionally charged novel, April Smith
breathes life into a unique moment
in American history, imagining the
experience of five of these women.
“We Are Our Brains: A
Neurobiography of the Brain, from
the Womb to Alzheimer’s”
by D. F. Swaab
Based on new
research, this book
is a sweeping biography of the human
brain, taking the
reader on a guided
tour of our most
complicated organ.
From the development of the embryonic brain to research surrounding
sexuality, gender identity, autism,
and schizophrenia, Swaab sheds new
light on the importance of understanding the brain from both scientific and social perspectives.
“The Answer to the Riddle is Me:
A Memoir of Amnesia”
by David Stuart MacLean
Imagine waking
up on a train platform in India, with
no money, no passport, and no idea
who you are or why
you’re there. That’s
what
happened
to MacLean while studying on a
Fulbright scholarship in 2002. This
fascinating, sad, and funny memoir
chronicles the author’s rediscovery
and remaking of his own identity,
with the help of those who love him.
“The Good Luck of Right Now ”
by Matthew Quick
For
thirty-eight
years, Bartholomew
Neil has lived with
his mother. When
she gets sick and
dies, he has no idea
how to be on his
own. His redheaded grief counselor, Wendy, says he
needs to find his flock and leave the
nest. But how does a man whose
whole life has been grounded in
his mom, Saturday mass, and the
library learn how to fly? From the
bestselling author of “The Silver
Linings Playbook”, a funny and tender story about family, friendship,
grief, acceptance, and Richard Gere.
Tempting Titles
For more suggestions of what to read, go to the Good Reads tab on our website, www.uppersaddleriverlibrary.org
“What I Had Before I Had You”
by Sarah Cornwell
In “What I Had
Before I Had You”,
a woman must face
the truth about her
past in this luminous, evocative literary novel of parents and children,
guilt and forgiveness, memory and
magical thinking, set in the faded,
gritty world of the New Jersey Shore.
“The Pope and Mussolini: The
Secret History of Pius XI and the
Rise of Fascism in Europe”
by David I. Kertzer
The gripping story of Pope Pius XI’s
secret relationship with Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. This groundbreaking work, based on seven
years of research in the Vatican and
Fascist archives, including reports
from Mussolini’s spies inside the
highest levels of the Church, will
forever change our understanding
of the Vatican’s role in the rise of
Fascism in Europe.
“Ripper”
by Isabel Allende
When a string of
strange murders
occurs across the
city, a brilliant teenage sleuth plunges
into her own investigation, discovering,
before the police do,
that the deaths may be connected.
But the case becomes all too personal
when her mother suddenly vanishes.
Could her mother’s disappearance
be linked to the serial killer? Now, seasonality and tips on how to buy,
with her mother’s life on the line, the store, and use the ingredients.
young detective must solve the most
complex mystery she’s ever faced “Marketplace of the Marvelous:
The Strange Origins of Modern
before it’s too late.
Medicine”
by Erika Janik
“Eating in Color: Delicious, Healthy
Have you ever
Recipes for You & Your Family”
wondered about
by Frances Largeman-Roth
the precursors of
We’ve all heard
the mantra that
today’s notion of
healthy
living?
it’s important to
Surprisingly, our
have lots of color
current trends of
in your diet, and
patient-centered
this book takes
that to a new care and holistic medicine can be
level. Featuring stunning photo- traced back to the so-called “quacks”
graphs, this unique cookbook sorts of nineteenth century American
its recipes by color, with chapters medicine. Janik demonstrates that
for red, orange, yellow, green, blue, without the phrenologists, mesmerand brown foods. It also features lots ists, and snake oil salesmen of yore,
of colorful ingredient profiles, with modern medicine may be markedly
information on nutritional content, different.
Find a Good Book to Read
Browse our shelves or selected book displays. If you can’t come to the
library, become a fan of our Facebook page* to see our latest displays.
BookPage - Pick up a copy of “BookPage” a free monthly magazine
at the circ. desk. It is filled with book reviews of the newest selections.
BookSizzle Online*- Find listings and reviews of the newest and
best selling reads. Did you hear about an interesting book on a morning talk show? BookSizzle keeps track of the books mentioned in the
media and posts them every Friday.
Booklist Online*- More than 130,000 book reviews for book
lovers–from the trusted experts at the American Library Association.
Novelist Online*- What title comes next in your new favorite
series? Are you looking for read-a-likes for similar authors? Book discussion guides and thematic book list. Search by genre or topic.
*Find quick links at www.uppersaddleriverlibrary.org
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Family Programs
Programs are open to USR cardholders only. Pre-registration, in person, is required (unless program is designated as drop-in).
USR Together is Better... Let’s Read!
Join our 9th Annual
Read-a-thon!
SATURDAY · March 1st · 10 am–4:30 pm
Check-in begins at 9:30 am · Breakfast & Lunch are provided
Children in 2nd grade and up read continuously for 50 minutes with 10
minute breaks until 4:30 pm or one contestant is left. Participants earn
points towards small prizes which are awarded during the breaks. A Grand
Prize will be awarded to one finalist at the end of the day. Refreshments
are provided during the breaks. Contestants can start at any time, but only
those starting at 10 am are eligible for the Grand Prize. Adults are invited
to read along with the children.
Sponsored by the JCO of Northern Bergen County
8th Annual
Art Exhibit & Reception
for USR Students & Adults
Exhibit Open May 4th–May 28th · Reception Sunday, May 4th · 2–4 pm
The Friends of the Upper Saddle River Library
are planning the eighth annual art exhibit that will
take place during the month of May. Upper Saddle
River adults and students in grades K–12 are welcome to exhibit their work in any medium. The
artwork will be displayed throughout the library.
Registration forms are due in the library by
March 28th. The form may be found in the library
or online at www.uppersaddleriverlibrary.org.
If you have a question, please contact Ann at 201327-2583 or ann.witkowski@bccls.org.
The Friends will provide a reception for all artists
and their guests on Sunday, May 4th from 2–4 pm.
Enjoy refreshments and live music. The public is
invited to join us for the opening reception and
meet the wonderful artists living in our community.
The annual art exhibit is sponsored by the Friends of the Upper Saddle River Library.
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Teen Programs Grade 6 & up
Teen programs are open to USR cardholders only. Pre-registration, in person, is required (unless program is designated as drop-in).
tag meetings
Monday · April 28th @ 4–5 pm
What programs should we have at the library? What
movies and games should the library own? You can
help us make these decisions as part of TAG: Teen
Advisory Group. Registration required.
Coming
in May
Cinco de Mayo
Taco Party!
New!
YA Book
Tasting!
Thursday, April 10th @ 3:30
Come in and sample a variety of popular books and
yummy snacks. Use a menu to rate different books
and rotate around the room until you’ve “gotten a
taste” of everything! Registration is required.
Monday, May 5th @ 3:30
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at our
make-your-own taco party! Have
fun assembling your own unique
and tasty tacos. For Grades 6 and
up. Registration is required.
Drop-In
ABOMINABLE Movie Mondays
3 pm · Mar. 24th–May 12th · no movie on 4/21
Start of the week got you down? Drop in and take your
frustrations out on a bad movie! For grades 6 & up.
Drop-In
Wednesday Warriors
Mar. 26th–Apr. 30th · no games on 4/23
Grades 6 & up @ 3-6 pm. Drop in and join your friends
for video games, board games, snacks, and prizes for
those “bad enough dudes” to accept these challenges!
Spark a Reaction
This summer!
Get set to “Spark a Reaction” with
the summer YA Reading Program!
Look for all the fun activities we
have planned in the next newsletter.
Young Adult Social Skills Group
Mondays @ 6:30–7:30 pm
Mar. 10th, 24th, Apr. 7th, 28th & May 12th
Socialize over games, discuss a favorite book, or simply have a place to create friendships and share experiences common to teens in grades 8 through 12. Registration is required, contact Deborah_viola@nymc.
edu. Co-sponsored by the USR Library and MOMS OF
(e.g. parents of special needs children)
2014
Michael L. Printz
Award
2014 Winner “Midwinter Blood”
by Marcus Sedgwick
The Honor Books are:
“Eleanor & Park” by Rainbow Rowell
“Kingdom of Little Wounds” by Susann Cokal
“Maggot Moon” by Sally Gardner
“Navigating Early” by Clare Vanderpool
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Children’s Programs
Children’s programs are open to USR cardholders only. Pre-registration, in person, is required (unless program is designated as drop-in).
Garden Arts for Kids
Thursday, April 17th · 3:30–4:30 pm · Ages 4 & up
Get ready to create the craziest creature you can
imagine from recycled containers! We’ll fill a growing sack up with soil & magical seeds, place it in
your creature’s head, take it home, water and watch
the crazy hair begin to grow!
Better make appointments
now for their haircuts!
Children will have fun while exploring nature
and getting creative with their very own project! Sign up today and become part of the fun making your own Crazy
Hair Creature! Registration is required.
This year’s science theme summer reading program begins
in June! National Geographic Kids has partnered with libraries to create an exciting, hands-on program that complements
many of the NJ Core Content standards and lets children have
fun while discovering all that reading has to offer!
Art Exhibit & Reception
The Friends of the USR Library’s
annual exhibit takes place in
May. USR adults and students
in grades K–12 may exhibit their
work. Registration forms due
by March 28th. See page 8 for
more information.
April is National
Poetry Month
Help decorate our Poet-tree
Wild & Crafty
Animal Tales
Tuesday, March 18th at 3:30 pm for grades PreK-3rd
In this exciting and educational program presented by The Bergen County
Zoo, children will meet a surprise exotic animal from the zoo up close,
listen to a story about the animal and have fun creating their own animal
craft to take home! In person registration is required as space is limited.
2014 Caldecott & Newberry Medal Winners!
Caldecott Medal Winner:
“Locomotive” illustrated by Brian Floca
Newberry Medal Winner:
“Flora & Ulysses” by Kate DiCamillo
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See our display with past & present winners
Celebrate Poetry month by helping us decorate our Poet-tree.
Drop-in the Children’s dept. and
put your thoughts down on a
leaf, we’ll attach it to our tree!
Spring Storyhours & Clubs
Children’s programs are open to USR cardholders only. Pre-registration, in person, is required (unless program is designated as drop-in).
Spring Session: Mar. 24th–May 16th · Registration begins Mar. 17th
Drop-in Playtime
newborn to 3 year olds
Weds. · 10:15–11 am
Mar. 26th–May 14th
no class April 23rd
Children must be accompanied by
an adult caregiver. Unstructured play,
circle time, rhymes, songs and stories.
Science Buddies
for 4 to 5 year olds
Tues. · 1–1:45 pm
Mar. 25th–May 13th
no class April 22nd
Listen to stories, and try fun and
goofy experiments! For children
who can participate without an adult
partner present.
Chess Club for K & up
Wed. Mar. 26th–May 21st
Fee: $80 for 8 sessions
no classes on April 23rd
Beginner Class · 3:15–4:15 pm
Children learn how the pieces move
and capture.
Adv. Beginners & Intermediate
4:15–5:30 pm · Children must know
all the chess rules and be able to play
the game to the end (checkmate).
Club instructor is Diana Tulman of
the International Chess Academy.
Exploring Artist
series with Marcia Matthews
Grades K–2 · Thurs., 3:30–4:30 pm
Mar. 27th, April 3rd & 10th
Calling all future illustrators: In this
hands-on three week course children
will learn about, practice and reproduce the work of famous illustrator,
Eric Carle. They will
create a project of their
own to bring home.
Cost is $5 per child.
Spring Impressionists
series with Marcia Matthews
Grades 3–5 · Tues., 3:30–4:30 pm
Mar. 25th, April 1st & 8th
Actors & Actresses
Needed!
Grades K–2
Thurs. 3:30–4:15pm
May 1st, May 8th
& 15th
If your child is a budding actor or
actress, they will want to be part of
this three week session where they
will participate in the creation of a
play based on a popular children’s
book and at the last session will
perform their play!
Grades 3–5
Tues. 3:30–4:15pm
April 29th, May 6th
& 13th
This three week course is for children who love art and painting.
Participants will learn about three
impressionist artists and
will create their own work
of art. Cost is $5 per child.
Do you want to be a movie star?
Then come to this three week session where children will rehearse
and then perform a play based on
a popular book. At the last session
children will put on the play and it
will be recorded and uploaded to
our facebook page.
Read to our Friends!
Coming in May!
For Grades 1-5
Our gentle and furry
canine friends love to
be read to. Children
develop reading confidence and
have a lot of fun! See the individual
sign-up sheets for meeting dates.
Join us on Wednesday, May 7th for
our Mother’s Day Tea and make a
gift for Mom. More information to
come in our next newsletter.
Daisy on Tuesdays 4–5 pm
Kylie on Thursdays 3:20–4:20 pm
Please Note: Children/YA programs are open to Upper Saddle
River cardholders only. In–person
registration is required for all USR
Children/YA programs.
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Mar./Apr.
2014
the Newsletter of the
Upper Saddle River Library
Resident
Upper Saddle River, NJ
07458
245 Lake Street
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Tel. 201-327-2583 • Fax 201-327-3966
Email: usdrcirc@bccls.org
www.uppersaddleriverlibrary.org
Library Hours
Monday–Thursday 9:30am to 8:30pm
Friday 10am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday (Sept.–mid May) 1pm to 5pm
Board Of Trustees’ Meeting
Wednesday, Mar. 19th at 7:30pm
Wednesday, Apr. 16th at 7:30pm
Holiday Closings
Good Friday, April 18th
Easter Sunday, April 20th
In The Gallery
March–Simon Jeruchim, Mixed Media
April–Rachele Unter, Oil
Friends’ Book Sales
Saturday, Mar.8th, 10am to 1pm
Saturday, Apr.12th, 10am to 1pm
The 2014 Upper Saddle River Directories will be arriving
soon and they’ll be FREE to all Upper Saddle River
residents while supplies last!
T 2014 edition of the Upper Saddle River DirecThe
tory,
to published by the Friends of the Library, will
be
b available the first week of April, free of charge,
tto all Upper Saddle River residents while supplies
llast! Please, one per family.
The Upper Saddle River Directory is filled with
T
useful information about the organizations in
town, the schools, the places of worship, listings
of our residents, local businesses and so much more. It even contains
an up–to–date town map!
Remember, they’ll only be available while supplies last, so stop by the
library to get your copy.
We look forward to seeing you soon!