Spring 2022 Newsletter
As the flowers begin to bloom, and the sun warms the earth, it's clear, Spring has sprung! This is a great time to head over to the Library to look up some tips as you plan your warm weather gardening, or sort through ideas for a summer getaway with friends and family.
The Friends of the Library kicked off Spring with a tribute to our intrepid Library staff as we celebrated National Library Workers day on April 5th. We thanked our Library team with gift cards for stocking the shelves and running programs that inspire our imaginations, and fuel our next brilliant idea!!
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Book Sale – Pompton Lakes Library
Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 11am to 3pm
Join us for our annual Friends of the library book sale at the Pompton Lakes Library!
The Friends of the Pompton Lakes Library is announcing it’s annual book sale! We will be holding our annual sale on the front lawn of the Pompton Lakes Library on Saturday, May 7th from 11am-3pm, alongside the Pompton Lakes BID’s Plant and Pot event for Mother's Day (May 8th).
Our annual book sale offers a wide selection of books, ranging from children’s early readers to thrillers to philosophical treatises. If you are looking for a beach read or a book to gift the love of reading to Mom for Mother’s Day, be sure to stop by and browse for a bargain!
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Adult Coloring - New Location
Alternating Fridays at 1P, Pompton Reformed Church
beginning Friday, May 6th
Starting in May 2022, adult coloring sessions will be held at the Pompton Reformed Church, located at 59 Hamburg Turnpike, Pompton Lakes, NJ. Come spend a relaxing hour or two, we'll provide the materials, you provide the fun. It will take place on the first and third Fridays of the month, starting Friday, May 6th from 1-3pm. Crossword, word search and other puzzles will also be available.
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The Friends of the Library have successfully won a grant to digitize the Pompton Lakes High School Yearbooks, dating back to 1936. When complete, digital copies will be available in the library and can be searched by name. However we need to raise a small amount of match funding. Contact us if you'd like to make a donation.
This project is funded, in part, by the Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council at Passaic County Community College through a grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.
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Our Mahjong Club has resumed!
Learn to unlock the mysteries of this game that originated in Shanghai in the 1800s. Join our players for a fun, casual afternoon, learn the rules and enjoy the game.
1st and 3rd
Thursdays of the Month
2pm-4pm
Mahjong or mah-jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century.
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Don't forget, when shopping at Amazon this Holiday, use smile.amazon.com and 0.5% of the value of your eligible purchases will go to the Friends of Pompton Lakes Library.
Go ahead, treat yourself, and treat us too!
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Join us alternate Thursdays at 11am for the Pompton Lakes Library Book Club.
We'll share suggestions & new-reads and talk about what's inspiring us this week.
For more details on how you can participate in the Zoom online discussion, call the library for more details on (973) 835-0482 or email
helenezablocki@hotmail.com
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Discover your next great book!
Our subscription to BookPage provides inspiration, reviews and author interviews to help you make the most of your reading time. Pick up your copy at the Library. Preview the latest edition by clicking on the image below.
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Can You Help The Friends of the Library?
Now that things are picking up again, we're looking for additional help from people who are interested in event planning, communication, fund raising, and help organizing our book sales. All ideas are welcome. Email us at friends@friendsofpomptonlakeslibrary.org
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Digital Resources Available from Home
Although the library is open for browsing and borrowing, don't forget the following resources can be accessed online for free as part of your Pompton Lakes library membership. Some of these resources will prompt you to register yourself, others may require you to input your library card identification number. Magazines can now be found on the Libby app.
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