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UPCOMING
PROGRAMS COOKBOOK CLUB
Email Moderator, if Interested: linda.van.valkenburgh@oradell.bccls.org. In addition to the two Book Clubs (Evening Book Club and Morning Book Club), Oradell Public Library offers a Cookbook Club. Read More Next Meeting To Be Announced 
The New Essentials Cookbook: A Modern Guide to Better Cooking (2018) by America's Test Kitchen
EVENING BOOK CLUB
To be held virtually on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 7 p. m.
Email Information Services Librarian, if interested: linda.pabian@oradell.bccls.org. 
Party Hearty in the Middle Ages
with Michael Norris of Armchair Art Tours 
Art historian and curator Michael Norris of Armchair Art Tours will present his slide lecture “Party Hearty in the Middle Ages” virtually via Zoom on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 7 p. m.
Download Flyer Read More IFC Film Club
To be held virtually on MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021 at 7 P. M. Email Director, if Interested: trause@oradell.bccls.org. 
The IFC Film Club meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7 p. m.
The film to be discussed virtually via Zoom on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 7 p. m. is Cleopatra (1963), an epic spectacle retelling the story of the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and her place in the history of the late Roman Republic and birth of the Roman Empire. Download Flyer Read More MORNING BOOK CLUB
To be held virtually on
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021 at 11 A. M. Email Information Services Librarian, if interested: linda.pabian@oradell.bccls.org. 
The book to be discussed is
The Exiles: A Novel (2020) by Christina Baker Kline Download Flyer Read More Kay Kenny: Night Photography
The Library will hold a photography presentation “Kay Kenny: Night Photography” virtually via Zoom featuring the work of this local photographer on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 7 p. m.
Download Flyer Read More Backyard Gardens
with Tony Bracco of Bracco Farms 
Tony Bracco of Bracco Farms is set to return to the Library virtually via Zoom with his presentation and talk on Backyard Gardens on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 7 p. m.
Download Flyer Read More Free Spanish Classes
Classes are held virtually on Fridays, 1 p. m. to 2:30 p. m. Contact Library Director for more information trause@oradell.bccls.org 
George Materon of the Friends of the Library continues to offer free Spanish classes at the advanced level to Oradell residents.
Registration required. Read More Magical Melodies
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WHAT'S NEWKanopy
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.
Get Started Download Flyer for All E-Sources New Checkout Procedures
When you come to the Library to pick up and check out materials, you must present your valid library card at the circulation desks.
For those who prefer contactless checkout, the MeeScan kiosk is available on the first floor. Friends Book Sale
The Book Sale, maintained by the Friends of Oradell Public Library, has resumed. These are books in good, used condition that were donated by the public or that the Library is ready to discard. Stop in and browse.
Proceeds provide extra funding for projects, materials, and programs. We are still not accepting new donations of books at this time. 
Welcome to Brainfuse HelpNow
On demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning. View how easy, intuitive and engaging Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning is for all ages and levels. Oradell Library Patrons may access online help with their library cards! Live online tutoring between 2 p.m. & 11 p.m. View Tutorial 
Robust Genealogical Database
is Online from Oradell Public Library and Now from Your Home! Click Here to Access Ancestry.com For Oradell residents with library card Read More Oradell Public Library Wants to Serve You
LIBRARY OPEN Oradell Public Library is open for browsing, reference services, checkout with staff, self-checkout, Grab & Go Crafts, and more. New Hours: Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday – Additional Adult Floor Hours 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Reopening Policy: The safety of our patrons and staff is our highest priority at this time. Please follow these procedures: · Anyone entering the library must wear a mask at all times, must use hand sanitizer provided upon entering, must take a temperature check at the freestanding temperature check station, and must take a health questionnaire to be left in the Library and which may be filled out before visiting the Library Download Health Questionnaire · Capacity is limited · Patrons may remain in the library for a maximum of 30 minutes · Everyone, staff and patrons, must practice social distancing and maintain six feet apart · Congregating is not permitted Junior Room is OPEN 30 Minute limit Students under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult! High school students MUST show school ID for admittance. · No computer or water fountain use at this time · The use of tables, carrels, and other furniture is prohibited at this time · No one may bring furniture into the Library · The use of the photocopier / printer is self-service This policy augments the Behavior Policy with restrictions for this period of reopening. Welcome Back to the Oradell Public Library! DISPLAY CASES
The large display case features some of the books authored by former Oradell resident Percy Keese Fitzhugh drawn from the Library's Local History Collection. From 1917 to 1935, Percy Keese Fitzhugh was one of the most popular children's authors in the United States. He authored nearly 100 books for children and young adults.
Most of his work had a boy scouting theme. His "Pee-Wee Harris" character is still being featured in a comic strip in Boys' Life, the official magazine of the Boy Scouts of America. Read More JerseyCat Available Again!
The start-up of Statewide delivery among hundreds of New Jersey libraries (and beyond) allows JerseyCat to be available to you.
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. Read More Jigsaw Puzzles
for Checkout and Online 
Please remember that we have jigsaw puzzles for you to check out and we now offer online jigsaw puzzles.
Read More Late Fines Reactivated
Since the shutdown of the Library in mid-March, Oradell Public Library was pleased to deactivate the accrual of late fines through this period.
Now, once again, fines on materials returned late to the Library have started to accrue after Labor Day. Please see the fine schedule for further information. With the 72-hour quarantine of materials after they are returned and before they are checked back in, we are waiving the late fines accrued over those three days. Credit cards are preferred for payment of Library fines online: Don't stand in line... Pay online! Read More New Jersey
Wi-Fi Locator Map 
You can find access to the Wi-Fi you need by accessing the NJ Wi-Fi Locator Map, which residents can view based on location or zip code, and then click on an individual Wi-Fi icon for site details, including location and Wi-Fi information.
Read More Museum Pass Program
Museum Re-Openings 
Thanks to the Friends of Oradell Public Library, passes to the following institutions are available through the Library’s Museum Pass Loan Program.
Although a few of these institutions are still closed, check on their websites regularly for their virtual services, programs, and expected plans for reopening. * American Museum of Natural History
https://www.amnh.org/ Re-opened to visitors * Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey http://www.njahof.org/ Re-opened to visitors * The Frick Collection https://www.frick.org/ Re-opened to visitors * Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Re-opened to visitors https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/ * Jewish Museum Re-opened to visitors https://thejewishmuseum.org/ * Montclair Art Museum Re-opened to visitors https://www.montclairartmuseum.org/ * Newark Museum Re-opening to visitors in 2021 https://www.newarkmuseumart.org/ * The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Re-opened to visitors https://www.guggenheim.org/ * Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park Re-opened to visitors http://www.menloparkmuseum.org/ * Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center Re-opened to visitors https://yogiberramuseum.org/ Read More Newspaper Archive Available to BCCLS Cardholders
Thanks to the generosity of Ridgewood Public Library, we offer these newspaper archives for free.
Start Here Once there, please request access from Ridgewood Public Library on an individual basis. Korean Language Magazine
and E-Book Access Yes24 
Thanks to the generosity of Paramus Public Library, we offer these Korean digital resources for free.
Instructions for Korean Language Magazine and E-Book Access Patrons who want access must: 1. Go to Yes24 website here. 2. Create an account 3. Wait for verification email from Paramus that you have been approved 4. Log back in to start using the magazines and books Korean Digital Magazine 200 Titles
한 국 전 자 잡 지 서 비 스200종 패키지 
Thanks to the generosity of Paramus Public Library, we offer these Korean digital magazines for free.
Patrons should enter the number "12345" instead of your library card number. Start Here Library and
Coronavirus (COVID-19) The health of our patrons and staff is our highest concern. We are closely monitoring COVID-19 and the response by the State, Bergen County, the Borough of Oradell, other libraries, and state organizations in order to provide the best service and care. Out of caution, Oradell Public Library is open but with restricted services and hours until further notice. Please check our website frequently as this situation is developing.
The Information Services Librarian will gladly provide reference services by email: linda.pabian@oradell.bccls.org. The BCCLS website and e-resources will still be available during this time. Wireless Hotspots Available for Free to Oradell Residents
NEED INTERNET AT HOME?
Do you have limited or no internet service in your home? Well, now there's a way you can get connected in unconnected areas! HOTSPOTS are now available to check out at the Oradell Public Library Library! Our HOTSPOTS provide wireless internet access wherever you need it. Borrowers can connect up to 15 devices at a time to stream movies, music, audiobooks, or search the internet. To checkout a HOTSPOT, you must be an Oradell adult library card holder (at least 18 years old) in good standing (no overdue items or fees on your account). HOTSPOTS may be borrowed for 28 days and are non-renewable. Once the HOTSPOT becomes overdue, it will be deactivated. The overdue fee is $5 per day. Please make sure all contents are returned in the case. There will be a replacement fee of $75 for a missing or damaged HOTSPOT. Please return HOTSPOTS to the Oradell Library Circulation Desk; do not place it in return book drop. Thank you for your cooperation. Sponsored by The Oradell Free Public Library Foundation **NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS: INTERNET CONTENT FILTERING IS NOT PROVIDED THROUGH THE WIRELESS HOTSPOTS. PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE RESOPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING WHAT THEIR CHILDREN ACCESS THROUGH THE MOBILE HOTSPOT. Read More 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.
Read More Check Out Bake Pans!
Do not forget that Oradell Public Library circulates to Oradell residents bake pans, cookie cutters, cupcake molds and more.
Read More 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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Oradell Public Library Offers Hoopla!
Five items per patron per month Get Started Download Flyer for All E-Sources Learn Foreign Languages with Rosetta Stone
Wireless Printing and Photocopying
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
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. Read More |
Oradell Public Library
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LIBRARY HOURS During Coronavirus Pandemic
Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday – Additional Adult Floor Hours 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. CALENDARS
375 Kinderkamack Avenue, Oradell, NJ 07649
201.262.2613 Don't stand in line... Pay online!
Credit cards accepted for payment of Library fines. Go to My Account on the left column of the BCCLS website and put in your Library card number and four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) Read More 
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 Carol Blakeslee carol.blakeslee@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 Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
The Board of Trustees meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted. THE BOOKMARK
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.
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