CLIFFSIDE PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY Gerald A. Calabrese Honorable Mayor Stephanie M. Bellucci Library Director BOARD OF TRUSTEES Janet Merrill Board President Therese Sigrist Vice President Nicole Martone Treasurer Simon Bracco Trustee Kathleen Guzman Trustee Shahin Rahvar Trustee Michael J. Romagnino Superintendent of Schools Dana Marno Councilwoman/Library Liaison To obtain a free library card, sign-up online @ www.bccls.org or visit the library. One proof of residency is required. Your card can be used at any of the other 75 BCCLS libraries, for inter-library loan and so much more! Keep up to date on library events between these newsleers … Sign up for our free e-newsleer. Sign up by texng CPPL to 22828 (messages will be sent via email) or use the sign-up link on our homepage @ hp://cliffsidepark.bccls.org The Library Board of Trustees meets in the library on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:00pm. Meengs are open to the public. There are no meengs in July or August. Cliffside Park Public Library * 505 Palisade Avenue * Cliffside Park, NJ 07010 * 201-945-2867 * cliffsidepark.bccls.org (PDF version available) Dec. ‘14 & Jan/Feb ‘15 Here’s a trivia queson; do librarians have all the answers? Librarians do not have all the answers but they know where to find them! And now they can find them for you, even if you are not in our building. If you have visited the library’s webpage recently you may have seen the floang “Ask a Queson” box. That box is powered by Mosio which allows the user to live chat, text or email a queson directly to our Reference Desk. The service is available on both the desktop and mobile version of our web- site. As the cold days of winter approach, we are ready to answer your ques- ons without you ever having to get out from under the covers. For now, replies will be answered during the library’s operang hours (see back cov- er). If asking a queson when we are closed, you will be put into a queue. On Sunday, October 26th the library held a family trivia aſternoon hosted by TriviaAD. The quesons related to the movie Frozen. A wonderful me was had by the over 50 people in aendance. Many came dressed up, including the Library’s Director (pictured leſt) in an Olaf shirt!
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CLIFFSIDE PARK
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Gerald A. Calabrese Honorable Mayor
Stephanie M. Bellucci Library Director
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Janet Merrill Board President
Therese Sigrist Vice President
Nicole Martone Treasurer
Simon Bracco Trustee
Kathleen Guzman Trustee
Shahin Rahvar Trustee
Michael J. Romagnino Superintendent of Schools
Dana Martinotti Councilwoman/Library Liaison
To obtain a free library card, sign-up online @ www.bccls.org or visit the library. One proof
of residency is required. Your card can be used at any of the other 75 BCCLS libraries,
for inter-library loan and so much more!
Keep up to date on library events between these newsletters …
Sign up for our free e-newsletter. Sign up by texting CPPL to 22828
(messages will be sent via email) or use the sign-up link on our
homepage @ http://cliffsidepark.bccls.org
The Library Board of Trustees meets in the library on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:00pm. Meetings
are open to the public. There are no meetings in July or August.
Cliffside Park Public Library * 505 Palisade Avenue * Cliffside Park, NJ 07010 * 201-945-2867 * cliffsidepark.bccls.org (PDF version available)
Dec. ‘14 & Jan/Feb ‘15
Here’s a trivia question;
do librarians have all
the answers?
Librarians do not have all the answers but they know where to find them!
And now they can find them for you, even if you are not in our building. If
you have visited the library’s webpage recently you may have seen the
floating “Ask a Question” box. That box is powered by Mosio which allows
the user to live chat, text or email a question directly to our Reference Desk.
The service is available on both the desktop and mobile version of our web-
site. As the cold days of winter approach, we are ready to answer your ques-
tions without you ever having to get out from under the covers. For now,
replies will be answered during the library’s operating hours (see back cov-
er). If asking a question when we are closed, you will be put into a queue.
On Sunday, October 26th the library held a family trivia afternoon hosted by
TriviaAD. The questions related to the movie Frozen. A wonderful time was had
by the over 50 people in attendance. Many came dressed up, including the
Library’s Director (pictured left) in an Olaf shirt!
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TXT ME : )
You now have the option to receive library
notices via TXT message! You can set your
personal preferences to receive a text
message when a hold is available for pick up,
a hold is cancelled, or when an item is overdue.
You can opt into this service from the "Patron Account"
tab on our website. To change your preferences, simply:
Log in with your username and password
Click on “My Record” view
Click on Contact Information and Preferences
Enter your cell phone number
Select carrier from the drop down.
Click the radio button for "Send TXT to this number."
Click Submit Change Request.
The library is also offering e-receipts and date due slips.
Ask for more details the next time you are checking out.
Download Our App
Get push notifications for events or
emergency closings, view our calendar of
events, register for programs and check
your account! Available FREE in the
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The 6th grade SEARCH class students presented Cliffside Park Li-
brary Director, Stephanie Bellucci, with a check for $555. The
monies will be used to purchase children’s books for our collec-
tion. During the 2013-2014 school year, students in Mrs. Luder-
er’s and Mr. Leighton’s classes participated in the Stock Market
Game. They created a toy business and sold items to students in
Schools 3,4,5 and 6. The students and teachers would like to
thank the parents for supporting the sale and they encourage all
families to visit our wonderful library.
Students pictured: Oguz Devrim, Christian Orizabal, Margarita
Carrillo, Anja Rundlett, Dana Fu, Angela Kim, Lina Souda, Anthony
Major, Dylan Pourkay, Evan Kops, Darian Gordon, Daniel Mayz-
Hittinger, Christian Cruz, Emily Villa, Era Lushaj, Mert Ekici & An-
nabelle Nam
Also pictured: Mrs. Bellucci, Mr. Leighton & Mrs. Luderer
DIRECTOR’S SIDE
By the time you read this the major shopping holidays will
be just weeks away. For me, these weeks are all about even-
ing outings to the mall, busily prepping, followed by cele-
brating and then quickly breaking it all down until next year.
Although I work here, I use the library as a respite to calm
down and enjoy the holiday season and I am sure you can
too.
Between your visits to the mall, de-stress at our weekly
yoga and Qigong classes. Or, just stop by to see our decora-
tions. Then, wrap up the season by coming to a concert of
holiday music performed on the piano by a talented pianist.
On December 26th I work quickly the get my decorations
down and put away so I can go into hibernation mode. The
fact that I cannot be in flip flops on the weekends or bask in
the sunshine well after I get home in the evening are the
reason I dislike winter. Do you feel the same way? Again, the
library is the place I go and you can too. Interact with people
in a book group, brush up on trending parenting topics or
keep up with your children’s play dates by enrolling them in
one of our many children’s classes.
“He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer
will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in the win-
ter,” said John Burroughs. I am going to assume he is right,
however I will wonder and admire from the library’s win-
dows – care to join me?
Best, Stephanie M. Bellucci, Library Director
*REGISTER *REGISTER
ONLINE! ONLINE!
English as a Second Language: ESL for Parents* 1/7—2/11 @ 7:30pm Come to the library to register. Spots limited. $20.00 non-refundable fee. Easy English*—Learn just the basics! Tuesdays & Thursdays 1/6—2/12 @ 11:00am -Call to register!
Special Interests: Film Noir 12/9, 1/13 & 2/10 @ 7:00pm
Knitting Club—Tuesdays @ 1:30pm ~New members welcome!
Monthly Matinee @ 1:00pm: 12/12—The Grand Seduction 1/9—The Hundred Foot Journey 2/13—Magic in the Moonlight >Run times average 2 hours
Discussion Groups: >Books are available at the Reference Desk
Novel Talk @ 10:00am 12/8—Walk Across the Sun
1/12—Pearl the Broke its Shell
2/9—Tulip Fever
Lively Lit @ 2:00pm 12/15—Book of Ages
1/26—Accidental Universe 2/23—Cloudstreet
Art Exhibits on Display: December—Juan Agudelo’s acrylic on canvas and charcoals on paper
January—Itoko Kobayashi’s origami
February—Marcia Sandmeyer Wil-son’s oils on canvas, books and clay
Indie Film Series: Shown on the big screen in our meeting room!
Classic Films Snows of Kilimanjaro 12/7 @ 2pm
Sundance Documentary Kerouac: King of Beats 1/4 @ 2pm
Foreign Film Festival Night of Henna (Pakistan) 2/1 @ 2pm
**Watch more films from home—The library now offers IndieFlix, downloadable independent films. Link is on our website!
Meetings: The Friends of the Cliffside Park Public Library is always seeking new mem-bers. The group meets in the library on the 1st Monday of every month at 7:00pm. Dues information can be found on our website.
Adults are invited to come to any of the following programs. All programs are free, except where noted. All programs noted with an * require pre-registration (online unless noted), all others are drop-in.
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON NOVEMBER 21ST. For more details call 201-945-2867 or register online @ http://cliffsidepark.bccls.org
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Classes/Lectures: Crochet with Linnae* Mondays (12/8—2/9) @ 5:00pm >No class on 1/19 -Call to register!
Qigong* Wednesdays (12/10—2/11) @ 12:30pm >No class on 12/24 & 12/31 -Call to register!
3 months - 3 Year Olds: Story Time Yoga (For 18mos & up only)* Mondays 12/8—2/9 (No class 1/19) @ 10:30am & 11:30am (Choose only one session) Story Time Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30am Baby Signs—Sign Language* Wednesdays 12/10—2/11 (No class 12/24 & 12/31) @ 10:30am & 11:30am (Choose only one session) Viibe Music & Movement (For 18mos & up only)* Fridays 12/12—2/13 (No class 12/26 & 1/2) @ 10:30am & 11:30am (Choose only one session) 3 - 5 Year Olds: Story Times Tuesdays @ 4:00pm Fridays @ 3:30pm Holiday Craft (see crafts next column) 12/22, 1/26 & 2/9 @ 4:00pm Book Craft 12/8, 1/5 & 2/23 @ 4:00pm
6 - 12 Year Olds: Story Times Tuesdays @ 4:00pm Fridays @ 3:30pm Chess Taught by: Shawn Moss 3 Fridays Only! (12/5,12/12 & 12/19) @ 3:30pm Budding Artists (Ages 7 - 12 only)* Taught by: The Artist Peri 12/11, 1/8 & 2/12 @ 4:00pm 12/9, 1/6 & 2/10 @ 6:30pm (Choose only one session per month as topic will be the same) Holiday Craft @ 4:00pm 12/22—Macaroni Snowflake 1/26—Winter Snowflake 2/9—Pillow Hugs Book Craft 12/8, 1/5 & 2/23 @ 4:00pm Creative Cooking* Taught by: Chef Ms. Andrea 12/18, 1/22 & 2/19 @ 4:00pm & 6:30pm (Choose only one session) STEM @ Your Library* Presented by: Mad Science 12/15, 1/12 & 2/2 @ 4:00pm 12/17, 1/14 & 2/4 @ 6:30pm (Choose only one session per month as topic will be the same) Programs listed in blue are paid for
by the NJDOE/CP 21st Century Grant!
Families/Children are invited to come to any of the following programs. Cliffside Park residency preference given. Programs marked with an * require pre-registration, all others are drop-in.
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON NOVEMBER 21ST. Call 201-945-2867 or register online @ http://cliffsidepark.bccls.org
For in depth descriptions of
programs... visit the program’s
online registration page or call
the library at 201-945-2867.
Special Events:
Maple Sugaring Event* Wednesday 2/25 @ 4:00pm Family Event … All Ages! Who doesn’t love syrup? Join the Nature Place Day Camp as we learn all about the hows and whys of maple sugaring. This is a hands-on, outdoor event. Come dressed for the weath-er and walking and make sure to bring your sweet tooth! Take home a maple sugaring start-er kit. Program de-parts prompt-ly from the children’s department, so don’t be late! Advanced regis-tration is required and parent must remain with his/her child.
*REGISTER *REGISTER
ONLINE! ONLINE!
In partnership with the Cliffside Park Public Schools’ 21st Century Grant, the Cliffside Park Public Library will host a series of workshops of particular inter-
est to parents, grandparents, child caretakers and teachers.
Each session is FREE of charge. Registration is required for each session. Please register on our
website. Want to come but don’t have a babysitter? The li-brary staff will be offering a craft session (only) for the children (ages 5-12) who need to attend with their parents. Children will
not be permitted into the parent workshop.
Parent’s Survival Guide to Homework Presented by Huntington Learning Center
12/8 @ 7pm
Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety Presented by Sheila Steinbach, Jewish Family Services
2/9 @ 7pm
>More information about the grant can be found at www.nj.gov/education/21cclc/
Cliffside Park Public Library Museum Pass Program
Want to go to an area museum … for free? The library has a Museum Pass
Program where passes to over 20 local museums check-out for 3 days.
Newest additions…
World of Wings in Teaneck
Aviation Hall of Fame in Teterboro
Already have a date in mind when you want to go? Then go online to
reserve your date @ cliffsidepark.bccls.org. You can also visit that page for
a full list of museums offered and discounts. We prefer that you reserve the
passes online, but please call the library (201-945-2867) if you need further
assistance. Look for our museum reviews on tripadvisor and photos of staff
members’ visits on our flickr account!
Post pictures of your visit to Instagram @clpklibrary
