UPCOMING
PROGRAMS

Fall Storytime

Baby & Me
Songs, stories, and play make this interactive Storytime fun for the little ones AND the grown-ups.
Mondays at 10:30 AM
To Be Announced

Two, Three, More
Stories and activities that celebrate toddlers and preschoolers as they explore the world around them.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
To Be Announced

For the full schedule of dates for October, November, and December, please download the flyer.

Read to a Dog

Meet Daisy.
Daisy is a certified therapy dog and loves it when children read to her.
She's kind, patient, and doesn't judge.
Daisy will be in Oradell on the following date:
Wednesday, December 11th
By Reservation Only!
5:00 PM, 5:15 PM, 5:30 PM, 5:45 PM
Call us at 201-262-2613 to make a reservation for your child(ren). 

TAB

Help plan fun programs for teens and the younger children. Tell us what YOU want to see at the library.

TAB is the most fun you can have, while earning volunteer credit! Snacks are provided.

For students in grades 6 - 12.
Wednesday, December 11th at
​7:00 PM
For more information on what is planned and our Cookie Exchange, 
view our flyer.

Magical Melodies

Mr. Chris is in Oradell on the following dates!
Thursdays at 10:30 AM:
December 12th
December 26th

Join us for music, tons and tons of movement, and high-energy fun.
Perfect for Toddlers and Preschoolers.
No registration, all are welcome
Magical Melodies is sponsored by the Friends of the Oradell Public Library.

After School Club

Crafts, games, and activities to beat the boredom.
Drop by after school!
We'll be doing a big Craft Closet Clean-Out with Craft Challenges and more!

Monday, December 16th
Tuesday, December 17th
Wednesday, December 18th
3:00 - 4:30 (-ish) PM
IFC Film Club
IFC Club, which meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p. m., is celebrating its fifth anniversary of engaging conversation.  All are welcome to attend and explore the modern classic selected.

The film chosen for the next session on Monday, December 16, 2019 (a third Monday to avoid Hannukah) is It's a Wonderful Life (1946), an American fantasy drama, with a harsh glimpse at an idyllic world turned hellish, produced and directed by Frank Capra, made popular as a winter holiday film through its association with Christmas, on the eve of which the film concludes.

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MORNING BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 2019 (a third Tuesday to avoid Christmas Eve) at 11 AM

The Only Woman in the Room (2019) by Marie Benedict

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COOKBOOK CLUB

Looking for New Members!
In addition to the two Book Clubs (Evening Book Club and Morning Book Club), Oradell Public Library offers a Cookbook Club on Third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p. m.

The cookbook chosen for the following session on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 is a choice between two books, Martha Stewart’s Appetizers (2015) and Good Housekeeping’s The Great Christmas Cookie Swap Cookbook (2009), since the former does not include desserts.

The Cookbook Club is looking for new members.  If interested, please email Linda Van Valkenburgh at linda.van.valkenburgh@oradell.bccls.org.

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EVENING BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
at 7 PM

Franny and Zooey (1961) by J. D. Salinger

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New Jersey Clean Energy Program Workshop
On Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2 p. m. we are presenting a New Jersey Clean Energy Program workshop, co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Oradell Environmental Committee.

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Free Spanish Classes
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On Wednesdays at 11 a. m., George Materon of the Friends of the Library continues to offer free Spanish classes at the advanced level to Oradell residents.

​Registration required.

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Card Playing Day

Hearts, Old Maid, Go Fish, War, Pig, Rummy...
Play a favorite or learn a new game! We'll have decks of cards and instructions, making this the perfect day to drop by the library for a family game day or friend meet-up.

Saturday, December 28th
All Day in the Junior Room
Adult Coloring Club
Every Thursday from 10:30 a. m. to 12 noon, the Adult Coloring Club will be meeting to engage in this relaxing and meditative artistic practice in the lower level meeting room.

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WHAT'S NEW
We Want to Hear
From You!
In an effort to serve you better at Oradell Public Library, please take this brief survey:

Survey

Paper copies are available at the circulation desks of the Library, if preferred.  Please complete and return them promptly.

Sponsored by the Oradell Public Library Strategic Planning Committee

NJ Makers Day 2020
Call for Volunteers

On Saturday, March 21st, makers from across New Jersey will be participating in the 6th annual NJ Makers Day to celebrate and share maker culture. The Oradell Free Public Library consistently has one of the largest events in the state.
Currently, we are in the process of recruiting volunteers to lead programs.
Email OradellNJMakersDay@gmail.com by Friday, January 24th to learn more, share ideas, and get involved.
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Museum Pass Program Increased

Yogi Berra Museum  &  Learning Center (newly added)
​and Other Museums
Free to Oradell Residents!
Thanks to the Friends of Oradell Public Library, passes to the following institutions are available through the Library’s 2019-2020 Museum Pass Loan Program, including four new ones:

* American Museum of Natural History
* Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey (new)
* The Frick Collection
* Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
* Jewish Museum
* Montclair Art Museum (new)
* Newark Museum (new)
* The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
* Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park (new)
* Yogi Berra Museum  &  Learning Center (new)

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Display Cases
Large Display Case
Daughters of Vartan
For the month of December of 2019, the large display case on the main floor of the library showcases the rich culture and history of Armenia and Armenian Americans as presented by the Daughters of Vartan.  The Daughters of Vartan was established in 1933 in partnership with the Knights of Vartan which was established in response to the Armenian Genocide.
Small Display Case
Ho-ho-ho Holiday Blowout Sale!

The small display case by the front desk on the first floor features holiday sale items to benefit the Friends of the Library.

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New Book Area Display
The display in the New Books area in December 2019 is a selection of books on holiday baking and holiday bake pans, cookie cutters, and candy molds from the Library’s collection.
Local History Collection Exhibition
125th Anniversary of Oradell
The exhibition from the Local History Collection on the lower level stairwell display case is a selection of books and historical pamphlets, which mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 100th anniversaries of the founding of the Borough of Oradell in 1894.

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Oradell Public Library Seeking Donation of Baking Pans for Circulation

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Robert Milli Collection
​of Films on DVD
We make available to the public the Robert Milli Collection of films on DVD, which are housed in a separate shelf at the beginning of the regular first bank of DVDs on the lower level.  The collection specializes in classic films, especially film noir.

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NEW! Launchpads Now Available to Check Out!

Playaway Launchpads come preloaded with a mix of educational and fun content centered on a theme. Our starting collection consists of 6 different Launchpads, each one focused on a different theme and ranging in ages from PreK-K, Grades K-2, and Grades 3-5.

They are 100% secure with no risk for unintended content and do not require an internet connection. Each tablet has a 7-inch screen and circulates with a protective bumper case.

Our initial collection of Launchpads is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Oradell Public Library. A huge thank you is owed to them for their support.

Come check them out today in the Junior Room! They are located in the video game section.
What's Old is New
JerseyCat
We hope that you remember that Oradell Public Library is able to request materials via JerseyCat from outside of BCCLS, provided said items are not in BCCLS. The JerseyCat catalog includes the collections of almost all of New Jersey's public libraries as well as many colleges, universities, and schools.

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Kanopy
for Oradell Public Library
Oradell Public Library is offering to its cardholders free access to Kanopy, the streaming service for a large variety of films and videos, many of which are not available on other streaming services.

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Oradell Public Library Still Offers Hoopla!

Five items per patron per month

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Learn Foreign Languages with Rosetta Stone
Oradell Public Library offers Rosetta Stone to learn a foreign language.

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Helpful Information From BCCLS
Birthday Gift Opportunity
​Life Magazines
The Friends of the Oradell Public Library have old issues of Life Magazine. Some of them are in perfect shape, and others are not. We are offering to the Oradell community the first choice of purchasing a copy or more. We only have one per date, so they would make a great birthday gift for that hard to buy for person on your list!  Perfect as a birthday gift!

We have issues from 1937 – 1972 available, but not every week is available.  If you are interested in purchasing an issue with a specific date, please e-mail linda.van.valkenburgh@oradell.bccls.org to see if the date is available and to request a price. Prices will range from $5 - $50, depending on the issue date and condition.

Check Out a Puzzle!

The display in the New Books area is “Check Out a Puzzle!”, a collection of jigsaw puzzles that may be checked out for one week with one renewal.
Don't stand in line... Pay online!

Credit cards accepted for payment of Library fines.

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Wireless Printing and Photocopying
Wireless printing and photocopying is available throughout the Library.

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Electronic Charging Station
The Library now has a desktop electronic charging station for use by the public.  Charge your devices by the bank of computers outside the South Reference Room.

The electronic charging station is generously funded by the Oradell Public Library Foundation.
OverDrive for eBooks and Audiobooks
BCCLS now provides eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive.

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Meet Libby!
Want a free tool to help increase your business?
Oradell Public Library and the Oradell Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored a special program for local businesses with guest speaker Bill Loges of referenceUSA®.

Bill  explained a powerful online research tool crucial to small businesses, which is available for FREE with your Oradell Public Library membership and other public library memberships.
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If you missed the presentation and want to learn about this service, please contact the Information Services Librarian, Linda Pabian, at the Library.

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The Friends of Oradell Public Library Seek Your Support
The Friends of Oradell Public Library welcome tax-deductible donations to help sustain and expand the Library's special collections, programs, and special events.

The Friends of the Library sent out invitations by mail to join the Friends by making a donation to them.  Please consider joining the Friends through financial support.

Thank you to all those who have made their donations.

The Friends of the Library would also love to have more volunteers to help them in their mission.

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Oradell Public Library Cookbook Club Cookbook
The Oradell Public Library Cookbook Club Cookbook, Recipes to Remember: Oradell Library Cooks is now available to purchase.

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Oradell Public Library
375 Kinderkamack Road
Oradell, NJ  07649

​LIBRARY HOURS
​​Mon. - Thurs.    10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Library)
Mon. - Thurs.    10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(Jr. Room)
Fri. - Sat.           10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday              1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

SUMMER
Saturdays July through Labor Day
                            10 a. m. to 2 p. m.
Sundays July through Labor Day                                         Closed
CALENDARS

​Oradell Library Calendar
​December 2019

​BCCLS LibCal Calendar
375 Kinderkamack Avenue,  Oradell, NJ 07649
201.262.2613
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Bring your wireless devices and surf the Internet anywhere in the Library.
Weekly Library
Email Newsletter
Please write to Director John J. Trause (trause @oradell.bccls.org) with your name and email address, if you wish to receive weekly news from the Library.
Junior Room
Email Newsletter
Please write to Youth Services Librarian Robin Rockman (robin.rockman@oradell.bccls.org) with your name and email address, if you wish to receive news from the Junior Room.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The Friends of the Library meet the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. (Note new day).

The Board of Trustees meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
THE BOOKMARK
Read the September 2019 issue.

Go to the archives.
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Downloadable E-Books, Music and Spoken Word

Learn about the online eBook and audio resources available at your fingertips. Read more. 
Oradell Public Library
is a "Job Seeker Library"
Oradell Public Library has been designated a “Job Seeker Library” by the New Jersey State Library and the New Jersey Library Association in their public relations campaign, advocacy, and lobbying efforts with the New Jersey State Legislature. Read more.
Become a Library Champion
Library Champions are patrons who love their libraries and want to be in the know about issues that may affect them.

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