Book Discussion

The library hosts book discussion group each month. This month's meeting is on Monday, July 26, 2010, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, with books chosen in advance by each group. This month, the group is reading A Short History of Women by Kate Walbert. To register or get a copy of the book, contact the Reference Department of the Library.

NJ Next Stage Ensemble presents "As You Like It"

The Teaneck Public Library Friday Morning Group will host a one hour abridged performance  of William Shakespeare’s play As You Like It by The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 23, 2010.

Banished by her cruel uncle, Rosalind must disguise herself as a boy and flee to the Forest of Arden. In this fairy-tale setting, surrounded by courtiers and fools, shepherds and outlaws, the plucky Rosalind becomes a catalyst for change, bringing about laughter, love, and reconciliation. This ever-popular Shakespeare comedy, As You Like It, is directed by Abigail Isaac, an alumna of The Shakespeare Theatre’s professional training program.

One of the divisions of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Summer Professional Training Program, the Next Stage Ensemble was created to foster the work of early-career actors, while serving surrounding communities with exciting and affordable live theatre.

Participants take advanced classes in voice and movement, while working on hour-long plays.  Acting as "ambassadors" of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey during the summer months, the Next Stage Ensemble brings theatre to a variety of locations throughout the region including retirement communities, libraries, summer camps, bookstores, hospices, corporations and schools. 

This will be the 12th consecutive year that the Teaneck Public Library has hosted a presentation by the Next Stage Ensemble.  These performances are always among the most popular programs to be held at the library, usually to overflow audiences.  Although the Friday Morning Group programs are geared toward the adult and senior citizen population, the public is welcome to attend this free performance of As You Like It, which will be held in the library auditorium, keeping in mind that adults, especially senior citizens, will be seated first. 

The library is located at 840 Teaneck Road at the corner of Cedar Lane in Teaneck.

Library Hours Change

Holiday Library Hour: Library closes from Sat., Sun., Mon., Sept. 4-6, 2010 for Labor Day Weekend.

Library Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.; Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.; Saturday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sunday, 12:30 to 5:30 P.M.

Children's Department Programs

Join the Summer Reading Program!

Kids and teens can read and win prizes as they reach reading goals. Sign up runs from June 14th through August 9th. The theme this year is "Make a Splash" for kids aged 3 through grade 6. The teen program for grades 7 and up is called "Make Waves at Your Library". Open to Teaneck residents.

Puppet Storytime: “Pirate Bob and His Buried Treasure”

Pirate Bob has loads of treasure, and he wants to hide it away. But every time he buries his bag of god, somebody digs it up! Enjoy the silly mystery of “Pirate Bob and His Buried Treasure” at Teaneck Public Library, Tuesday July 21 at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium.

Diane Koszarski, of Pink Flamingo Puppets, performs this fun-filled family puppet show free, as part of Teaneck Public Library’s summer story time programming. The show is best for children aged three and up.

Babytime Storytime
Babytime Storytime consists of Lap Time and Toddler Time. These storytimes feature stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. Lap Time meets on Thursdays at 11 a.m. for infants not yet walking. It begins July 8th. Toddler Time is for walkers, up to age 2 1/2, and it meets on Tuesdays. Children may attend the 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. session beginning July 13th. Registration is not required during the summer. No groups please.

Mother Goose Storytime
Children between ages 2 1/2 to 3 years old can attend this storytime featuring stories, songs and playtime beginning July 8th. No registration required in the summer. No groups please.

Saturday Storytime
This family storytime meets year round on Saturdays at 11 a.m. No registration required.

Craft Storytime
Children aged 3 - 6 are invited to this storytime with simple craft. It meets on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. July 14th to August 11th. No groups please.

Book Buddies
Book Buddies are volunteer teens who read aloud to young children visiting the library. Advance registration is not required. Please ask if a Book Buddy is available the next time you are visiting the library with your child.

Video Storytime
Children aged 3 and up are welcome to join us to enjoy old and new favorites on the big screen. Meets Mondays at 10:30 a.m., July 12 through August 9. Groups welcome.

Filmstrip Storytime
Classic stories come to life on the big screen. Meets Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. from July 8 to August 12. For children aged 3 and up. Groups welcome.

Lunch with the Librarian
Bring your own lunch and meet us in the Children's Reading Garden for this storytime/craft program. For children aged 5 and up. Meets Fridays at 12 p.m., 7/23 through 8/13.

Family Craft Programs
Children aged 4 and up are invited to make and keep a wonderful craft with caregiver assistance. Meets at 7 p.m. on 7/15 and 8/5.

Kid's Gaming Afternoon
Kids entering grades 3 - 5 are invited to play Mario Kart and more on the Wii. Meets 7/15 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sign up begins one week prior to the event.

Young Adult Programs

Teen Gaming Afternoon
Teens entering grades 6 and up are invited to our Gaming Afternoon on 7/15, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. It will be open play of Super Smash Bros. and more on the Wii. Snacks available. Sign up begins one week prior.

Teen Book Clubs
This summer we have two six week book clubs where teens can meet for book discussion, games, and snacks. Register in person, in the Children's Department, or by emailing teanref@bccls.org. Please write the book club you are applying for in the subject line. Talk It Up! is for teens entering grades 7-9. It meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m. beginning July 8th.
Speak Out! for teens entering grades 10-12 meets on Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning July 12th.

All programs are free. For more information on these and other programs please contact the Children’s Department at 201-837-4171 ext. 3 or log on to www.teaneck.org

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Friends Film Series

The Friends film series is on hiatus for the summer. In September, we'll be back, showing two films (around a particular theme) each month. Films will start at 7:00 pm.

Teaneck Public Library Offers GrantStation Database for Public Usage

Teaneck Public Library is offering GrantStation Database for in-library use now.  Check with Reference Department for more details.

GrantStation offers online access to a comprehensive set of powerful grantseeking tools and resources, which makes it quick and easy for nonprofit organizations, local and state government agencies, and educational institutions to identify the appropriate grantmaker for any given program or project. The information on the GrantStation website is continually updated in order to provide the most current research available on all types of grantmakers, including federal agencies, private foundations, and corporate giving programs. GrantStation resources also include information on state agency grant programs and international funding sources. In addition to these comprehensive research tools, GrantStation provides step-by-step tutorials on how to develop an aggressive grantseeking program, write compelling grant requests, and manage grant awards.

In the U.S. Charitable Giving database, you have access to over 6,000 foundations and corporate giving programs, religious grantmakers, and other organizations with grantmaking programs. With over 165 areas of interest, and more than 30 types of support to choose from, it's easy to do focused research in minutes. Each grantmaker is pre-screened to confirm that they are accepting proposals from nonprofit organizations and agencies. Each grantmaker profile is updated at least once per year, so the information is always relevant.

You also have access to a listing of current federal grants & loans programs. Updated twice each week, this section of the GrantStation website is word-searchable and very easy to use. GrantStation also provides hyperlinks to the agencies that offer state grants & loans in all 50 states.

GrantStation's International Charitable Giving database provides word-searchable profiles that offer support to organizations working outside the U.S. The top 500 Canadian grantmakers are covered in the Canadian listings and additional grantmakers based in Canada and other countries are being added weekly.

Library is located at 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.  Tel.: 201-837-4171. www.teaneck.org

Mango Online Language Learning System is now available through the Library

Mango meets the need for easily-accessible language learning including English as a second language. Remote access gives you the ability to use Mango whenever you want, 24/7 from the comfort of your own home. All you need is your library card.

Mango is a self-paced learning system with a focus on simplicity. It was designed for anyone to start using without the need of a help manual. Mango is east to set up and even easier to use!

Learning a new language can seem daunting, especially to a beginner. Mango's focus on simplicity is changing this, one user at a time. You will be excited to knwo that simple language-learning has arrived.

To start, click on Mango

Shut-in Service

The Teaneck Public Library offers its patrons a shut-in service for persons confined to their homes, residential facility, etc.  for an extended period because of illness or physical handicap.  The library makes available books, magazines, and audio-visual material and delivers once a week to the homes of those unable to come to the library.

Those eligible for shut-in service must be Teaneck residents and have no one available in the household to come to the library for them.  Shut-in patrons are issued a special card to be held in the library, and are subject to the same loan periods and to replacement charges for lost or missing items as other library patrons.  Deliveries are made on Thursday mornings only, between 9:00 and 12:00.  Those who are temporarily disabled may also be eligible for this service.

For more information please contact Carol Anderson at the library (201-837-4171, ext. 308).  For 42 years this outreach program has been available at the Teaneck Library and has successfully assisted many Teaneck residents to remain active library users even when no longer able to come to the library in person.

Go Green with Our Blue Totes

Sturdy shopping tote bags, featuring the Friends logo, are available forjust $2 each at the circulation desk. Since they're perfect for grocery shopping, trips to the library, or for knitting or needlework projects, you may want to pick up more than one. (Many food stores give cents-off as a reward for using a cloth bag for your purchase -- even if the bag isn't from their store. A bonus for you, while you promote the Friends!)

Friends apron (navy blue with white logo and two large pockets) are also available for $15.

AncestryPlus Database Available at the Library

On Wednesdays at 2:00 pm, the Library's reference staff provide instruction on using the AncestryPlus database. No reservation is necessary. Please bring your library card for internet access.

AncestryPlus database is a great resource for both the novice and advanced family research. The database is available whenever the library is open. Printing is allowed.

Continuing Storytime

Storytimes take place throughout the year at the Teaneck Public Library on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings.

The Wednesday afternoon program, which begins at 2 p.m., is geared for preschoolers ages 2 1/2 to 5. Children up to 8 years of age are welcome to the Saturday morning program, which begins at 11 a.m. The Bedtime Storytime for children Ages 3 and up also has resumed. Bedtime Storytime takes place Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Each program lasts approximately one-half hour.

There is no fee or advance registration required for these programs. For more information, call the Library at 201-837-4171.

Teanecklibrarynews Listserv

Receive announcements of upcoming programs and services via e-mail alert. The Library is now offering the public the opportunity to join its listserv.

To receive messages from the library listserv:
Send an email to listserv@listserv.bccls.org. Leave the subject line blank and type "subscribe TEANECKLIBRARYNEWS " in the body of your e-mail message. You will receive a message from "BCCLS LISTSERV Server" with the Subject "Command confirmation request." Click on the link in that message to confirm that you want to be subscribed to the list.

Volunteer Opportunity

Looking for a comfortable, quiet place to do a little good work? Why not "Adopt a Shelf" at the Teaneck Library? Adopt a Shelf volunteers keep a section of books in numerical and alphabetical order. It takes only about 30 minutes every couple of weeks, at your convenience. To volunteer, apply online or pick up an application at the library

ESL One-on-one Tutoring and Conversation Group

The Teaneck Public Library would like to inform the public that it will once again be making one-on-one English-As-A-Second Language (ESL) instruction available to its residents. Registration is required – any Teaneck residents who are interested in the program should call Carol Anderson or Tobey Weiss at the library at 201-837-4171.

The Teaneck Public Library hosts an ESL Conversation Group every Wednesday afternoon from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the library auditorium. The practice group is open to anyone who would like to improve his or her English skills by actively participating in group conversation led by trained tutors. No pre-registration is necessary. The program is free. The Group is open to residents of Teaneck and other nearby towns.

For additional information or questions, please contact Carol Anderson at the library, 201-837-4171, ext. 308. The library is located at 840 Teaneck Road at the corner of Cedar Lane in Teaneck.