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UPCOMING
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PROGRAMS
HOLIDAY PARTY
and concert with Monroe Quinn Trio
On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7 p. m., the Library is holding a holiday party with a concert by the Monroe Quinn Trio.

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IFC Film Club
To be held in person on​
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023
at 7 P. M.

​Email Director, if Interested:
​trause@oradell.bccls.org.
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, December 18, 2023 (third Monday to avoid Christmas Day) is The Lion in Winter (1968), a historical drama set at Christmas 1183, centering on political and personal turmoil among the royal family of Henry II of England, his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, their three surviving sons, and the French king.

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MORNING BOOK CLUB
​To be held on
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023 at 11 a. m.

​Email Information Services Librarian, if interested: linda.pabian@oradell.bccls.org.
The book to be discussed is
 Finding Dorothy: A Novel (2019) by Elizabeth Letts

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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.
The cookbooks to be sampled and discussed on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, are Martha Stewart’s Hors d’Oeuvres Handbook  (1999) and Martha Stewart’s Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share (2008)

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​EVENING BOOK CLUB ​

​To be held on
​WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023 ​at 7 p. m.
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Email Information Services Librarian, if interested: linda.pabian@oradell.bccls.org.
The book to be discussed is
 A Christmas Journey (2003) by Anne Perry

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Bach to Rock Cello Concert
with Alex Prizgintas
On Friday, December 29, 2023 at 3 p. m., cellist Alex Prizgintas is presenting a concert, Bach to Rock, featuring classical, jazz, and popular music, in the North Reading Room.

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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

Perfect for Holiday Baking
Check Out Bake Pans and More!

During this holiday season, do not forget that Oradell Public Library circulates to Oradell residents bake pans, cookie cutters, cupcake molds and more, perfect for holiday preparations.

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Employment Opportunities at the Library

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Reminder: English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Program

The Library offers ESL conversation classes and volunteer opportunities.

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DISPLAY CASES
Karry's Sky and Grandmother's Flowers
On exhibition in the large and small display cases in November and December 2023 is the display “Karry's Sky and Grandmother's Flowers", collaborative paintings by local grandmother artist Kyung Kim and granddaughter artist Karry Chung.

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New Books Area Display
'Tis the Season for Reading!
Cozy up with these seasonal reads
The display in the New Books area in December 2023 is “’Tis the Season for Reading! : Cozy up with these seasonal reads”, a selection of winter holiday fiction books, cookbooks, cake pans, and thematic jigsaw puzzles.

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Local History Collection Exhibition
In Memoriam George M. Carter
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
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!
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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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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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.
JerseyCat Available
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
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
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
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.

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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
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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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

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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!
Oradell Public Library
375 Kinderkamack Road
Oradell, NJ  07649
​(201) 262-2613
Join us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

​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

Library Calendar​

November 2023

December 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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