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UPCOMING
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PROGRAMS

​EVENING BOOK CLUB ​

​To be held on
​
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 ​at 7 p. m.
​

Email Information Services Librarian, if interested: linda.pabian@oradell.bccls.org.
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The book to be discussed is
 Dracula (1897) by Bram Stoker

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IFC Film Club
To be held in person on​
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023

at 7 P. M.

​Email Director, if Interested:
​trause@oradell.bccls.org.
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T​he IFC Film Club​ meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7 p. m.

The film chosen for the next meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023 is The Exorcist (1973), the provocative supernatural horror film, directed by William Friedkin from a screenplay by William Peter Blatty, based on his 1971 novel of the same name.

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MORNING BOOK CLUB
​To be held on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023 at 11 a. m.

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Email Information Services Librarian, if interested: linda.pabian@oradell.bccls.org.
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The book to be discussed is
 The The Island of Sea Women (2019) by Lisa See

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COOKBOOK CLUB
​​Email Moderator, if Interested:
andrea.sisti@oradell.bccls.org


​In addition to the two Book Clubs (Evening Book Club
and Morning Book Club), Oradell Public Library
​offers a Cookbook Club.

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The cookbook to be sampled and discussed on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 (fourth Tuesday), is Melissa Clark’s Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals (2022).

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Memoir / Creative Writing Workshop
Second Wednesday of Every Month 
1:00 p. m. - 2:30 p. m.
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The Library hosts a Memoir / Creative Writing Workshop on second Wednesdays each month.

If interested, please call the Library to sign up (201) 262-2613.

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WHAT'S NEW


Employment Opportunities at the Library

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Library Table ​at
​Oradell Family Fun Day
Rescheduled to
Saturday, October 14, 2023
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On Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 1 p. m. to 5 p. m. Oradell Public Library will have a table at Oradell Family Fun Day at Memorial Field (Prospect Avenue) with giveaways, information about the Library and Friends of the Library, and crafts for the kids, so stop by.

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You Are Invited
to the
​Friends of the Library Open House
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7 p. m.

The Friends of the Library are sponsoring an open house for those interested in checking out what the Friends are all about and how you can make a difference in the Library and the community.  Come to the lower level meeting room of the Library on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7 p. m.

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Ellsworth Kelly
Centennial Anniversary in
New Jersey Monthly Magazine
​
September 2023
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Modern artist Ellsworth Kelly Photo: Courtesy of Ellsworth Kelly Studio

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Mah Jongg Classes Signup
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The Library is offering Mah Jongg classes again in autumn 2023, and signup is open.

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To Two Gentlemen Named 'George'

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We mounted the commemorative plaques on the two benches dedicated “To Two Gentlemen Named 'George'”, that is the late George M. Carter and George Materon.

The benches sit near the front entrance to the Library.

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DISPLAY CASES
​We Read Banned Books
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On exhibition in the large and small display cases in September 2023, in anticipation of Banned Books Week, is a selection of informational materials about book bans and challenges, especially in schools and public libraries.

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New Books Area Display
This Banned Books Week… Read a Banned Book
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The display in the New Books area in September 2023, in anticipation of Banned Books Week is “This Banned Books Week… Read a Banned Book”, a selection of classic books that have faced attempted bans and challenges.

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Local History Collection Exhibition
In Memoriam George M. Carter
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George M. Carter (at right) as Borough Historian / Archivist

On display in the local history window display case in the public stairwell of the Library is a tribute to former Borough Historian / Archivist and active member of the Friends of
​the Library George M. Carter (1932 – 2022).
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Databases at JerseyClicks
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The New Jersey State Library is pleased to announce the following statewide e-resources for the next three years available at JerseyClicks:
  • EBSCO resources for public, K-12 and academic libraries*
  • Gale Test and Career Prep for public, K-12 and academic libraries (new resource)
  • Data Axel/Reference Solutions for public, K-12 and academic libraries
  • Heritage Quest for public libraries
JerseyClicks

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1000  Books before Kindergarten
Register online
​Oradellbnj.readsquared.com

The Friends of Oradell Public Library Seek Your Support

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Check Out Our Binge Bags!
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We are now circulating Binge Bags.

Binge Bags are brown shopping bags that have between 4 and 6 DVDs in them, grouped by either theme or TV show.  The bags are located on top of the DVD shelf on the lower level.

Bags will go out for 14 days, 2 renewals (if there are no holds and card in good standing).  Bags will have no overdue fines.

Bags must be returned inside the library – not the book drop.

More will be added shortly

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Oradell Public Library Celebrates Local Author Shasta Clinch
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We salute local author Shasta Clinch on the
recent publication of her book
​Kamala Is Speaking: Vice President for thePeople (Random House Books for Young Readers, 2021). 
Shasta Clinch is also the
Membership Secretary for the Friends of the
Library.  She and her family are frequent
​visitors and avid patrons of the Library.
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Kanopy
for Oradell Public Library
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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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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
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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.

JerseyCat Available
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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.


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New Jersey
​Wi-Fi Locator Map
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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.
 
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Museum Pass Program
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Thanks to the Friends of Oradell Public Library, passes to the following institutions are available through the Library’s Museum Pass Loan Program.

All all of these institutions are now open.  Check on their websites regularly for their services, programs, and visiting policies.
​* American Museum of Natural History
https://www.amnh.org/

* Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey
http://www.njahof.org/

* The Frick Collection
https://www.frick.org/

* Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

h​ttps://www.intrepidmuseum.org/

* Montclair Art Museum
https://www.montclairartmuseum.org/

* Newark Museum
https://www.newarkmuseumart.org/

* The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
https://www.guggenheim.org/

* Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
http://www.menloparkmuseum.org/

* Yogi Berra Museum  &  Learning Center
​https://yogiberramuseum.org/

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Korean Language Magazine
and E-Book Access


Yes24
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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
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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.


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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.
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Wireless Hotspots Available for Free to Oradell Residents
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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.

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Check Out Bake Pans!

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Do not forget that Oradell Public Library circulates to Oradell residents bake pans, cookie cutters, cupcake molds and more.
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Robert Milli Collection
​of Films on DVD
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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


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


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Electronic Charging Station
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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
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BCCLS now provides eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive.

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Meet Libby!

Oradell Public Library
375 Kinderkamack Road
Oradell, NJ  07649
​(201) 262-2613
Join us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
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​LIBRARY HOURS
Monday – Thursday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Junior Room 10 a.m. – 7 p. m.)
Friday 

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

July - Labor Day
Saturday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday
Closed



CALENDARS
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Library Calendar​

September 2023

October 2023


​BCCLS LibCal Calendar

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) 


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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 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 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

THE BOOKMARK
Spring 2022 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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