Upcoming events at the Haddonfield Public Library
The Haddonfield Public Library, 60 Haddon Avenue, released the following information.
Learn more by visiting www.haddonfieldlibrary.org or by calling (856) 429–1304.
Hours of operation:
Monday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1–5 p.m.
The library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, for President’s Day as a budget closing day.
Computer classes:
eReaders and the eBook Library Program: Find out how to get free eBooks for your eReader with your library card through the library’s subscription to Overdrive.
No registration is required.
Feb. 12: 6 to 7 pm.: Using the Kindle with Overdrive
March 5: 6 to 7 p.m.: Using the iPad with Overdrive
Feb. 20: 11 a.m. to noon: Learn the basic elements of Microsoft Word, the most widely used word processing program. Skills will include setting up and formatting documents, saving documents, and printing. Basic computer skills are needed for this program
Feb. 28: 11 a.m. to noon: An introduction to the basics of Microsoft’s spreadsheet program, Excel. Basic computer skills are needed for this program.
To arrange an appointment for individual instruction in the basics of computer use, finding employment using the computer, or other customized instruction, please send a description of the type of assistance you need, your preferred days and times to Jo Pure, jkp@haddonfieldlibrary.org, or call (856) 429–1304 ext. 112. Please include your name, telephone number and email address (if available).
On Feb. 27 at 7 p.m., Haddonfield resident and local author Lisa Zeidner will discuss her latest book “Love Bomb” at 7 p.m.
Zeidner will also sign copies of her book, described as an inventive, mordantly funny novel about love, marriage, stalkers, and the indignities of parenthood.
In quaint Haddonfield, Tess is about to marry Gabe in her childhood home.
Her mother, Helen, is in a panic about the guests, who include warring exes, crying babies, jealous girlfriends, and too many psychiatrists.
But the most difficult guest was never on the list at all: a woman in a wedding dress and a gas mask, armed with a rifle, a bomb trigger strapped to her arm. Call (856) 429–1304 to register for this free program co-sponsored by the Haddonfield Friends of the Library.
The snow date is March 6 at 7 p.m.
“Turn the Page,” Haddonfield Public Library’s lively monthly book club, will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25 to discuss the novel Man in the Woods.
Written by Scott Spencer, a National Book award nominated author, the novel explores the role that chance or accident plays in the lives of its characters. Part crime novel with a controversial ending, it’s sure to foster great discussion. New members are always welcome! Please join us; refreshments will be served.
For more information about “Turn the Page” and for help obtaining a copy of this selection in advance of the meeting, please contact kmetrick@haddonfieldlibrary.org.
Do you know a student getting ready to take SATs, ACTs, CLEPs, GREs, LSATs, GMATs, the Police, Fire, or military exams? Do you want to use online tutorials to learn Microsoft applications such as Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access?
Use our Testing and Educational Center to prepare for these computerized tests or to learn a new skill. All you need is a current library card in good standing.
Parents can find a great deal of information on colleges, financial aid, and the entire process to send your student to higher education and to better succeed in high school.
Visit www.haddonfieldlibrary.org Research Tools to access the database.
The Haddonfield Friends of the Library meet on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at the library. The Friends are conducting a town wide membership drive to increase membership. Visit www.hfol.org to join or pick up a membership form at the library.
It has been one year since the library began to circulate five Nook eBook readers. Our Nooks now have 58 titles on each reader.
Many of these books are popular bestsellers. You may be able to get a new book more easily by borrowing a Nook.
New titles include: The Forgotten by David Balducci; The Twelve by Justin Cronin; The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien; Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich; The Round House by Louise Erdrich; The Last Man by Vince Flynn; Winter of the World by Ken Follett; The Racketeer by John Grisham; Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver; Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan; Life of Pi by Yann Martel; Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Jon Meacham; Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln by Bill O’Reilly; Two Graves by Douglas Preston and Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris. These Nooks are made possible from funding from the Haddonfield Friends of the Library.
For more information on borrowing a Nook call (856) 429–1304, ext. 114.
Nooks circulate for 14 days and one 14-day renewal is now available, subject to no waiting list.
The Library Board of Trustees will meet on Feb. 26 at 8 a.m. in the NJ Room of the library.
The public is welcome to attend.
The Library Board recently reorganized and elected officers for 2013.
Officers are: Gene Kain, President; Deborah Marchand, Vice-President; Mary Eklund, Secretary; John Burmaster, Treasurer; John Piotrowski, Assistant Treasurer; other members are: Amy Goodworth; Janet Hallahan; Mayor Tish Colombi; and Superintendent of Schools Richard Perry.
The Library Board also set its meeting dates for 2013.
The Board meets at 8 a.m. in the NJ Room of the Library on these dates: Feb. 26, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26, and Dec. 17.
Following the January tax law changes made by Congress under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA), the Internal Revenue Service announced that it plans to open the 2013 filing season and begin processing individual income tax returns on Jan. 30.
The library hopes to have federal tax forms soon.
Call the library at (856) 429–1304, ext. 112 for updates or visit www.haddonfieldlibrary.org.
Library staff is glad to assist with tax forms on line or in print.
