The fall Library schedule is 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. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The library will be closed on these holidays in 2015: Nov. 26, Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1, 2016.
Update on the library renovation and expansion:
The 2,000 square foot addition on Tanner Street is under construction. The addition will house an elevator and handicapped accessible bathrooms. The library has an annex at 123 Kings Highway East. The Kings Highway service point offers borrowing of selected collections in higher demand; computer services and instruction; and some children’s and teen collections. The library’s book drops have moved to behind 123 Kings Highway. There is also a mail and book slot on the front door. As parking is tight, you may want to walk to the book drops. The library is next to the Haddonfield Running Company and the English Gardener Shop.
Programming for children is being held at Borough Hall in the auditorium during the daytime. Visit the library or our website at www.haddonfieldlibrary.org for updates. The Library Board and Borough Commissioners want to keep the community updated throughout the renovation project. The existing library is anticipated to be closed for seven months or to reopen in the first quarter of 2016.
Residents of Haddonfield may obtain temporary library cards at the Camden County Library system, Cherry Hill Public Library, and the Haddon Heights Public Library. These library cards will be in effect during the time of the renovation. Haddonfield residents should take photo-identification to these libraries to obtain temporary library cards. For more information contact Susan Briant, the library director, at (856) 429–1304, ext. 7 or email sbriant@haddonfieldlibrary.org
Buy a Leaf to support the “We Love Our Library” Campaign at HPL
The HPL Library Board of Trustees launched the “We Love Our Library” campaign to provide fund raising for the library’s long awaited expansion and renovation.
The Library Board is partnering with the Borough of Haddonfield to upgrade the library. The Borough Commissioners will pay for the improvements that will make the library handicapped accessible, as well as some building upgrades such as a new roof, heating renovation, etc.
The Library Board is conducting the campaign to pay for enhancements to the building to allow it to operate as a 21st century library. This will include a vastly improved children’s department with better programming space and room for children to explore and learn in a fun, creative area. The library will also have a larger meeting room equipped with new technology; a distinct teen area; collaborative study spaces; and browsing spaces for the community to delight in the library’s collections. Creating a place for community connection is a vital part of the renovation.
Toward that end the Library Board has launched the “We Love Our Library” campaign. The campaign will raise funds for the enhancements, such as contemporary furnishings, equipment, and newer technology throughout the building. You can help by buying a leaf on the tree mural created by HMHS National Honor Society members. Student Event Coordinator, Abby Czernieckiis, led the National Art Honor Society on the project along with NAHS Supervisor, Allie Westerside. The mural will act as a donor recognition element and a spark igniting the We Love Our Library campaign.
The tree is located at the library annex at 123 Kings Highway East. Donations are being accepted from $5 to $250. Check with the library staff at the annex. Donations above $250 will be permanently honored in the library after completion of the renovation.
For more information visit www.haddonfieldlibrary.org or contact the library director, Susan Briant at (856) 429–1304, ext. 7 or at sbriant@haddonfieldlibrary.org
General programs:
Snapshot Day is Oct. 21. The Haddonfield Public Library, as well as libraries all across New Jersey, will be taking pictures of people using the library. This initiative provides an easy means to collect statistics, photos and to tell the story of how much the Haddonfield Public Library is used. Some fun surprises are planned for Snapshot Day so pop in to the library annex at 123 Kings Highway East in Haddonfield. Everyone who checks out an item on our new self check out computer will receive a small gift so come check it out!
The Adult Book group will meet on Oct. 19 at Borough Hall at 7 p.m. The featured selection is “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. The book group will meet with the Haddonfield Historical Society for a joint program. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Kathleen Metrick at (856) 429–1304, ext. 116 or email her at kmetrick@haddonfieldlibrary.org. Light refreshments will be served.
Computer sessions:
Drop in for eBooks, Hoopla for downloadable music, movies, TV, audiobooks and eBooks in Overdrive and the 3M Cloud. Drop in with your device on Oct. 14 after 6 p.m. Learn how to get free streamed and downloaded materials with your library card. Please email the type of device that you have ahead to Susan Briant, sbriant@haddonfieldlibrary.org or call (856) 429–1304, ext. 7. No registration is required.
The Friends of the Library will meet on Oct. 15 7 p.m. at Borough Hall. New members are always welcome.
The Library Board of Trustees will meet on Oct. 27 at 8 a.m. at Borough Hall in Room 102. The Library Board will meet in Borough Hall for the rest of 2015. The public is welcome to attend.
The Library Board will meet on these dates in 2015: Oct. 27, Nov. 24 and Dec. 15.
