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Newsletter Autumn 2008 |
Youth Services Events
Story Times:
Registration
begins two weeks before the program starts. There is a two-week break between
sessions.
Signup for the early fall story series for babies, toddlers and preschoolers
begins on Tuesday, September 2nd.
Shake, Rattle 'n Read is for newborns
to toddlers, age 21/2:
Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m.
Terrific Toddlers are age 21/2
to nearly 4: Mondays at 10 a.m.
Pre K & K Kids is for older preschoolers and kindergarten
students: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
These programs will run for six weeks, September 15 to October 24, 2008.Signup for the late fall story series begins on Monday, October 20th.
These programs will run from November 10 to December 19, 2008.
After School Programs:
Sign-up sheets will be available two weeks before
each program.
Yoga will return for kids and families. Check in with Mrs. Z for information
on family yoga sessions and the next group of classes for younger children and
kids in grades 4-5.
Friday Frenzies are back on the schedule for teens, one every month.
Teen Read Week will be celebrated from October 12-25th.
Special events:
Coming up in September, October and November: All shows begin at 4 p.m.
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Allan Lieberman in Concert for all ages, Thursday, 9/25/08 |
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Haunted Woods, a puppet show by Rosalita for the whole family, Monday,
10/6/08 |
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A Christmas Carol, presented by Traveling Lantern Theater Company, Tuesday,
12/9/08 |
Congratulations to all of our Summer Reading Club Participants!
Bugs and creepy crawlies led the way through our summer events from just
after the July 4th weekend through our grand closing party in August. The theme
this year was Catch the Reading Bug! Over 500 young readers participated in the
program.
We are also proud of our Talk it Up team. These middle and high school
students shared lively evening sessions of books, games, and snacks.
A special thanks to all of our student volunteers who spent hours recording
reading logs and handing out prizes to all of the reading club kids.
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Book Groups:
Both of the library book groups are planning their 2008 fall and winter
sessions.
Join the Brown Bag Book Group (yes, bring your lunch) on the second Wednesday
of every month at 12 noon. Denyse Smith leads this group.
The Ramsey Evening Readers meet at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each
month. Join group leader, Kathy Coletta, for a lively discussion.
Multiple copies of the book selections are available at the library
approximately one month before each meeting. No need to commit to every session,
just join us when you can to share your love of literature. Call 201-327-1445
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Reminders!
Library Cards
September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Do you have new library card? Make a
$1 donation to FORL to swap your old Ramsey Library card for a matching wallet
and key chain model. While you're at it, ask for a PIN number so you can renew
your items online: www.bccls.org. Make sure we have your email address so you'll
get a reminder to renew before your items are due. Your library card is the
"Smartest Card" in your wallet or on your keychain. Get yours today!
Technology
The Ramsey
Library is a wireless "Hot Spot." Bring your laptop and surf the web from a
quiet carrel in the reference room. You must have a wireless card in your
computer to access this technology, as well as completely current network
security to protect your transactions.
| Art Exhibits and Displays |
August:
Gallery: Li Fong Ho - Oils
Lobby: Kathy Elwell - Baskets; old and new
September:
Gallery: Ramsey Seniors - Oils and Watercolors
Lobby: Centennial memorabilia
October:
Gallery: Jai Kellog - Paintings
Lobby: (To be announced)
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| We are always looking for the opportunity to showcase the work of local
artists and craftspeople. Please call Geri Cassella at 201-327-1445 to display
your artwork or collectibles. Gallery space is available beginning in November
2008. |
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| Friends of Ramsey Library:FORL |
| We take great pleasure in
acknowledging the Friends of Ramsey Library.
FORL's continued support enables Mrs. S, Mrs. M and Mrs. Z to provide a
wonderful variety of programs in the Youth Services department.
FORL sponsored the entire Summer Reading Club with the generous
assistance of many area merchants. We appreciate the varied reading
incentives provide by Ramsey's local businesses. Their care and concern for
our borough and its young people makes us proud.
FORL donations supplement the library's budget for the purchase of
audiobooks and media too, particularly Hollywood classics and international
films on DVD.
The 2008 FORL concert and lecture series continues this fall.
Join us on Sunday, 9/21/08 at 2 p.m. for a popular music performance by
acoustic duo, Karen & Jeff. Retro Rewind, is a tribute to the singer/song
writers of the 60's and 70's and also includes original music.
As always, FORL programs are free and open to the public.
Other upcoming FORL events include:
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Ramsey Day, Saturday, 9/6/08: Stop by the Ramsey Library booth to
purchase FORL tote bags for kids and adults, and 2009 Book of the Day
Calendars. FORL will also sell Macy's "Shop for a Cause" (Saturday, 9/20)
and Lord & Taylor "Benefit Bash" (Tuesday, 10/26) tickets this year. All
proceeds support children's programs and cultural events throughout the
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The FORL Fall Book Sale will be held October 24 - 26, 2008. Donations will
be accepted during the week of October 20th - 23rd. Kindly remember: No
textbooks, No magazines, No encyclopedias, and NO MILDEW. If you would not
want to buy it yourself, simply recycle it at home.
Please remember to send in your FORL 2008 annual membership dues.
Applications were mailed to every household in Ramsey just before the end of
2007. Only FORL members may attend the book sale preview on Friday evening,
10/24/08. Donations to FORL are tax deductible. Thanks for your support!
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Ramsey Day is Saturday, September 6, 2008.
When you stop by the library booth it will be easy to see that
There's Something for Everyone @ Your Library!
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