DISPLAY CASES
Large Display Case
On exhibition in the display cases in November - December 2020 is Mitzi Reyner’s work, “Simple Things in Life: Photography”.
Biography
Mitzi Michelle Williams Rayner enjoys capturing the simple things in life through photography. Collections of nature, landscape, and architecture are inspired by the appreciation of God's handiwork and creativity. In 2007, Simple Things in Life began and since 2017 she has been exhibiting her photographs across the tri-state area at public libraries. After an awe-inspiring trip to Arizona in 2017, the photographer has been able to add more breathtaking
photographs to her growing collection!
Mitzi’s interest was sparked In the early 90's to take a photography class, which introduced her to several aspects of photography such as how to develop film, night photography, black and white photographs, etc. Today, she still prefers the exquisite detail and distinction of film photography but enjoys the convenience of digital photography.
Simple Things in Life collections include custom framed and matted photography, which are available in various sizes. Custom made calendars and greeting cards are also available. Take a glance of the photographer’s photos and it’s like looking through the lens of everyday life.
Mitzi Michelle Williams Rayner has a BA in Home Economics/Family and Child Studies from Montclair State University in New Jersey and an MS in Education from Cairn University in Pennsylvania. She is an educator and Site Director for a Before and After Care Program at an elementary school in Bergen County, New Jersey. She is a resident of New Jersey, who simply loves the “Simple Things in Life.”
Visit the Gallery on her website to view some of her first and favorite photographs!
Visit her website
On exhibition in the display cases in November - December 2020 is Mitzi Reyner’s work, “Simple Things in Life: Photography”.
Biography
Mitzi Michelle Williams Rayner enjoys capturing the simple things in life through photography. Collections of nature, landscape, and architecture are inspired by the appreciation of God's handiwork and creativity. In 2007, Simple Things in Life began and since 2017 she has been exhibiting her photographs across the tri-state area at public libraries. After an awe-inspiring trip to Arizona in 2017, the photographer has been able to add more breathtaking
photographs to her growing collection!
Mitzi’s interest was sparked In the early 90's to take a photography class, which introduced her to several aspects of photography such as how to develop film, night photography, black and white photographs, etc. Today, she still prefers the exquisite detail and distinction of film photography but enjoys the convenience of digital photography.
Simple Things in Life collections include custom framed and matted photography, which are available in various sizes. Custom made calendars and greeting cards are also available. Take a glance of the photographer’s photos and it’s like looking through the lens of everyday life.
Mitzi Michelle Williams Rayner has a BA in Home Economics/Family and Child Studies from Montclair State University in New Jersey and an MS in Education from Cairn University in Pennsylvania. She is an educator and Site Director for a Before and After Care Program at an elementary school in Bergen County, New Jersey. She is a resident of New Jersey, who simply loves the “Simple Things in Life.”
Visit the Gallery on her website to view some of her first and favorite photographs!
Visit her website
Local History Collection Exhibition
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. Although there is not a commemorative book for the 125th anniversary this year (2019), we celebrate the Borough’s history with these older publications. Copies of the earlier commemorative books are all in the Local History Collection and are available for circulation in the catalog. The books commemorating the 75th and 100th anniversaries of the Borough are also available for sale from the Friends of the Library.
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. Although there is not a commemorative book for the 125th anniversary this year (2019), we celebrate the Borough’s history with these older publications. Copies of the earlier commemorative books are all in the Local History Collection and are available for circulation in the catalog. The books commemorating the 75th and 100th anniversaries of the Borough are also available for sale from the Friends of the Library.
Getaways on Display
A new display stand has been provided by Getaways on Display. Patrons can now browse through and take brochures and catalogs on travel destinations. Many of the brochures are for destinations that are within a driving distance of Oradell. The display will be updated every six weeks. The stand is located on the first floor, by the public copier and bulletin board.