Monday, May 20, 2013

HOLIDAY CLOSING



The Warren Township Library
and all branches of the
 Somerset County Library System
will be

CLOSED

on Monday, May 27th in observance of
Memorial Day



Regular hours of operation will resume Tuesday morning at 9:30 am
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Library News/Closing-REMINDER!

System-Wide Staff Development Day

The Warren Library and all branches of the Somerset County Library System will be
CLOSED
on Tuesday, May 14th for Staff Development Day.

Don't forget, with downloadable media available 24/7, the library is always Open!
Access online resources @ www.sclsnj.org at your convenience.

Regular business hours will resume Wedneday morning at 9:30 am. 
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Warren Library News/Closing

System-Wide Staff Development Day

The Warren Library and all branches of the Somerset County Library System will be
CLOSED
on Tuesday, May 14th for Staff Development Day.

Don't forget, with downloadable media available 24/7, the library is always Open!
Access online resources @ www.sclsnj.org at your convenience.

Regular business hours will resume Wedneday morning at 9:30 am. 
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Teen Summer Volunteer Program at the Warren Township Library

Teens have until May 4 to sign up for this summer's teen volunteer program at the Warren Township Library.


Teens entering Grades 8—12 in the Fall 2013  can help the library in a variety of ways from June 24 to August 31. Prospective volunteers must submit an application and attend an orientation.

Volunteer shifts will be Mon-Thurs from 10 am-8 pm, Fri. from 10 am-4 pm, and Sat. from 10am to 3 pm.

Mandatory orientations will be held for all volunteers on the following dates:
Saturday June 8, 11:00 am-12:00 pm  
Monday June 10, 6-7:00 pm            
Tuesday June 11 6-7:00 pm
Teens can register online for one of those dates using the Warren Library Teen Calendar, by calling 908-754-5554 x24, or in person. Applications also can be picked up at the Youth Services desk at the library.

Summer volunteer positions will be:  

Reading Club Assistant: In this position, you will assist children in locating their summer reading logs (they will be filed alphabetically by last name.) They will show you their “take home” logs in which they have recorded their reading minutes on a calendar. You will help them add up those minutes and transfer the total onto the reading log. Other tasks may be assigned by the librarians. 
Program Assistant: The responsibilities of this position will vary depending on the program. You may be assigned to assist with a craft, check-in patrons, help with set-up and clean-up, etc. You must first report to the Children’s Desk and we will direct you to the program and let you know what you will be doing. Programs include Drop In Craft (DIC) programs, Chess Club (requires excellent knowledge of Chess game rules), and other children’s programs. 
Reading Buddy (Book Buddies): Book Buddies will sit with young readers and listen to them read and/or they may read to children. You must be supportive, enthusiastic and encouraging throughout their time with you. You may also help them pick out a book. 
Chess Club:  Work with children attending the Children’s Chess Club, including teaching chess rules to beginner players, arranging games between participants.  Requires excellent knowledge of Chess and the ability to work with young children.  Sign ups will be done using the online calendar, in person or by phone.


 





 
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Monday, April 22, 2013

Warren Township Library Open House Highlights Library Services

Nearly 200 people came to the Warren Township Library Open House on Saturday. Visitors talked with staff and volunteers about library offerings, received hands-on demonstrations, played Wii games and laughed with singer/storyteller Jim Rohe.

 
The library also received a special proclamation from the Township Committee in honor of National Library Week, which ended Saturday.
Performer Jim Rohe
Artwork from local teens also was featured in the Teen Section of the library during the library Open House and will be on display until May 15. 

Teen volunteers and library mascot, Reed, helped promote offerings for the younger patrons, while other library volunteers and staff were stationed at other displays for various programs and services including:
 Collection Management Supervisor Yvonne Selander offers demos
  • the free Museum Pass Program, which enables you to check out passes for free admission and special discounts at select museums in the metropolitan area
  • Warren Business Professional Networking Community (WBPNC), a new group providing educational and networking opportunities for business professionals and/or business owners in the Warren-Watchung, NJ area
  • the Friends of the Library, a volunteer group that helps support special events and initiatives
  • Freegal, a downloadable music service that provides access to a catalog of artists in Sony Music Entertainment; you can also download to a smartphone
  • Naxos, a catalogue of Classical, Jazz, World, Classic Rock, Nostalgia music
  • Tumblebooks, ebooks for kids to read online or on a mobile device
 There also were live demos including how to browse the catalog online and download free music, ebooks and audiobooks to your computer or mobile device.
 
Several visitors were lucky winners of raffle prizes donated by the following local businesses:
Local kids enjoy special performance
 You can see all our Open House photos on Facebook.
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Warren Township Library Receives Special Proclamation for National Library Week

The WarrenTownship Library received a special proclamation from the Township Committee in
honor of National Library Week, which ended Saturday, April 20.  Committeeman George Lazo presented Library Director Carolyn Della Sala with the proclamation during the library's Open House.


 


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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Demos, Prizes & More at the Warren Library Open House



Come to the Warren Township Library this Saturday, April 20, for our Open House!

From 11 to 2 pm, enjoy light refreshments, raffles, hands-on demonstrations and singer/storyteller Jim Rohe.

If you are new to the area, or have not visited the WarrenTownship Library in a while, this will be an opportunity to learn everything that the library has to offer. Learn how to download eBooks, free music and more with hands-on demonstrations. 

At noon, Jim Rohe will entertain audiences of all ages. Play games with our new Wii U. Find out about the free Museum Pass Program, which enables you to check out passes for free admission and special discounts at select museums in the metropolitan area. Gather information about our newly created Warren Business Professional Networking Community (WBPNC) and join the Friends of the Library. 

Get raffle tickets to win prizes donated by the following local businesses:

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