Summer 2021 Newsletter
Summer is sizzling, time to chill out with a cool read! Seeking a summer get away to beat the heat? Grab a travel guide to get inspired. The library has a variety of guides to national parks and US travel destinations to help you plan your ideal vacation.
Don't forget, our librarians are on hand to help you find the book you're seeking from another library through the PALS Plus system if it's not currently on our shelves.
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How has the Covid-19 period affected you?
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What are some of your experiences?
Have you been disadvantaged or benefited during the lockdown?
Have you started doing something new, or changed your habits?
How has it affected your daily life?
This summer, the Friends of the Library are compiling local residents’ experiences, both positive and negative. We’re looking for comments of 10-15 words or more, to be published in a compendium to be made available at the library so we can look back on these unusual times.
Share your comments and experiences:
- On social media, #PLLibraryFriends
- By email: friends@friendsofpomptonlakeslibrary.org
- Drop your printed comments at the Library desk or in the outdoor book drop - 333 Wanaque Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ
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2021 Fall Film Feature
Look out for the announcement of our next Film Feature coming in the fall! This year, we're celebrating the life and career of Joe Louis, renowned fighting champ known as "The Brown Bomber". Louis is regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time, and trained in Pompton Lakes back in 1950. We'll be screening his life story, along with some insights on the time Louis spent in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
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Don't forget, when shopping at Amazon, use smile.amazon.com instead and they'll donate 0.5% of the value of your eligible purchases 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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The library is now fully open
Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Call: 973-835-0482 or 973-835-5661
Email: pllibrary@pomptonlakeslibrary.org
Online: www.pomptonlakeslibrary.org
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Our subscription to BookPage provides inspiration, reviews and author interviews to help you make the most of your reading time. Read the cover story by clicking on the image below.
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Join the Library once again for the online summer reading experience through READsquared, which now includes Adult reading! Designed to encourage lifelong reading habits, programs are available for Pre-K, children, teens and adults. Earn points for reading to win badges and certificates. Participation and sign-up is free at:
http://pomptonlakeslibrary.readsquared.com
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Summer Craft Activities
The children's department is hosting crafts on the Library lawn on Wednesdays from 12:30p-2p through the end of the summer. Activities coming up in August include:
- August 4th - Campfire Crowns
- August 11th Paint-a-Dot Rainforest Animals
- August 18th - Foam Bird Gliders
- August 25th - Family Tree Activity Sheet
In the event of inclement weather, the session will be cancelled. Since this is an outdoor activity, masks are optional and hand sanitizer will be available. Crafts are available to take home if you prefer, while supplies last.
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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
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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