Infobytes - Fall 2017

Published by
The Friends of
The West Caldwell
Public Library
Volume 19
Issue 3
Fall 2017
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Message from the Library Board of Trustees
Marilyn Rubino, President
The WCPL Board of Trustees is composed of seven volunteers; five of
whom are appointed by the Mayor. One member represents the Mayor,
and one member is appointed by the Superintendent of Schools. Our
responsibilities include hiring a qualified, capable Director, managing the
funds provided under law by the Borough Council, and instituting policies
in consultation with the Director for the successful and efficient operation
of the Library. Our goal is to provide a library with services and programs
that meet the needs of the community. Our hope is that every resident of
West Caldwell is an active cardholder of the Library and partakes in its
many services.
Our Director, Samantha McCoy and her staff are the gateway to all the
Library provides. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, answers all
questions and has information about the many programs and services our
library offers. Through interaction with our patrons, they learn what our
patrons want to find when they visit the Library.
Our Friends of the West Caldwell Public Library is a dedicated group of
volunteers who advocate for the Library and offer monetary support
through dues and fund raising for special programs and projects. They
are an integral part of our library family and I urge you to join the Friends
to help in supporting the exciting and educational programs offered by
the Library.
The Landsberger Trust Donates Money for
Holocaust Collection and Museum Pass
Samantha McCoy, Library Director
Mr. Kurt Landsberger, long time resident of West Essex, was a successful
businessman, and an environmental and human rights activist. He and his
wife were the founders of the Hilltop Preservation in Verona. Upon his
death, the Library received a letter stating that Mr. Landsberger left funds
to local public libraries to develop Holocaust collections.
The Landsberger Trust donated $12,500 to the West Caldwell Public
Library for its collection. The funds are used to develop and enhance the
Library’s collection of Holocaust related books and materials The Library
also purchased an institutional membership to the Jewish Museum in New
York City, with the approval of the Trust. Patrons can reserve a pass via the
WCPL website (wcplnj.org) or in person. There are two passes available
(children under 18 are free). The borrower must hold a valid adult West
Caldwell Library Card. A $25 deposit will be collected at the time of the
loan. The Library would like to thank the Landsberger Trust for their
generosity which is enabling us to develop this important collection.
In This Issue
Adult Happenings………….......p. 2-3
Annual Membership Meeting...p. 3
Book Discussion Groups …….p. 8
Children’s Corner……………....p. 4
Friday Afternoon Movies……...p. 8
Membership Information……...p. 7
President’s Message………......p. 7
Teen Tangent.…………………...p. 5
This n’ That………………………p. 6
Museum Passes
All passes are available at the
Reference Desk
Intrepid Museum
Imagine That Discovery
Museum
Montclair Art Museum
Morris Museum
Newark Museum
New York Transit Museum
***New Passes***
Jewish Museum
Cooper Gristmill
Fosterfields Living Historical
Farm
Historic Speedwell

These programs are free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.
To sign, up, call the Library at 973-226-5441 or online at http://tinyurl.com/WCPL-Events
April 6, 1917:
America Enters the Great War and
NJ Enters the 20th Century
Thursday, October 5 at 6:30 pm
Community Room
Jim DelGiudice , an award-winning
photojournalist and professor will
present a slide-lecture and discuss
events from the beginning of World
War I that still reverberate in our
state today.
This program is co-sponsored by
The Historical Society of West Caldwell and the
Friends of the Library.
Maldjian Family Concert
Sunday, October 8
at 2:00 pm
Community Room
Local resident Sarita Melkon
Maldjian, a professional flutist
and flute/piano teacher, and her
children, will perform a concert
of classical music for the entire
family to enjoy. Sarita will play
the flute and her children, fifteen-year-old Samantha,
thirteen-year old Bedros, and eleven-year old
Mihran, will all play the piano. The concert will feature
music by Bach, Debussy, Chopin and Liszt.
A reception will follow the concert.
Poetry Reading
Sunday, October, 15
1:00 –4:00 pm
Community Room
Local award-winning poet
Diane Lockward will present a reading
from the poetry anthology, The
Book of Donuts, published by her
press, Terrapin Books. Twelve poets will read poems
about different varieties of donuts. Some of
the local poets participating
include: Charlotte Mandel, Carole Stone, Tina
Kelley and Jane Ebihara. A reception featuring
cider and donuts will follow the reading.
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Souper Bowl
Contest
Thursday, October 19
at 6:30 pm
Community Room
Join us for a delicious
evening tasting, judging
and discussing soup! Sample local chefs’ best
creations; cast your vote for a people’s choice award
and enjoy a panel discussion covering the best tips
and tricks to make homemade stock and other soups.
Stately Homes of Montclair
Thursday November 2
at 6:30 pm
Community Room
Local author and photographer Andrew Wander
will present a slide-lecture about his new book, Stately
Homes of Montclair.
Forstman Estate in Montclair
Showing slides of exteriors, interiors and backyard
gardens of some of the most prominent mansions in
Montclair, Wander will also share stories about the
home’s original owners. Copies of his book will be
available for purchase and signing after the program.
It’s a 3D World
Tuesday, November 7
at 6:30 pm
Community Room
Are you intrigued by 3D photography and how it
works? Join retired science teacher and photographer
Warren Marchioni, who will present a slide-lecture to
demonstrate how 3D is achieved in movies, TV and
virtual reality. He will also discuss how you can be
involved in this highly inventive innovation in the
visual arts.

These programs are free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.
To sign, up, call the Library at 973-226-5441 or online at http://tinyurl.com/WCPL-Events
The Friends of the Library
Annual Membership Meeting
Thursday, November 9
at 6:30 pm
Community Room
Attention: Open to the Public
The Friends Annual Membership
Meeting will include election of the 2018 President,
Vice President, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary
and Recording Secretary. Following the election and
a brief business meeting, local historian and author,
Phil Jaeger will present a slide-lecture entitled:
The Caldwell Railway
.
Jaeger will discuss the history of the railway
which began service on August 3, 1891. The line
started in Great Notch and passed through Cedar
Grove, Verona, and Caldwell before ending in Essex
Fells. By the end of the decade, the line had become
the Caldwell Branch of the Erie Railroad’s Greenwood
Lake Division. The demise of the railway in
1966 and why it failed will also be discussed.
This free program is funded by the Friends of the
Library and dedicated to the memory of Arnold
Larson, a former engineer and history buff who
was an avid supporter of the Library.
Gettysburg:
One Woman’s War
Sunday, November 19
at 2:00 pm
Community Room
In honor of Veterans Day, actress
Michele LaRue will present a program
based on three stories by novelist Elsie
Singmaster. The stories focus on a fictional
townswoman called Mary Bowman.
She describes life during the Civil War from the
first shots, to the consolation of Lincoln’s Gettysburg
Address and on to the country’s healing a half century
later.
This program is funded by the Friends of the
Library.
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Early American Music and Arts
Saturday December 2
at 2:00 pm
Community Room
Musicians Erik Lichack and
Eliza Vincz will present a concert
of eighteenth century music
dressed in period costumes and
wigs.
Lichack and Vincz will perform
popular glees, airs, American and
British instrumental tunes and
country dances and sonatas for
the flute and harpsichord. They
will also include some eighteenth
century holiday carols in the
program.
Lichack and Vincz are known for recreating history
through music by creating a fun and interactive living
history concert.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the
Library.
Holiday Music from Around the World
Wednesday, December 6
at 6:30 pm
Community Room
The PEL Piano Trio will present a concert entitled
Holiday Music from Around the World. The musicians
are Patricia Brady-Danzig on piano, Sariah Mourik
Johnson on cello, and Nancie Lederer on violin.
Some of the holiday carols they will perform include
Bashana (traditional Jewish), Hungarian Dance by
Brahms, Londonderry Air (traditional Irish), Tales
from the Vienna Woods (Austria), I Heard the Bells on
Christmas Day by Longfellow, and Greensleeves.

Registration is required for all programs
unless otherwise noted.
Call (973) 226-5441
Next Step Storytime
Ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver
October 3 - November 16
Tuesdays at 10:00 am or Thursdays at 10:00 am
Ready to move on from Rhyme Time? Join Miss Michelle for
stories and crafts that are just right for this age group!
Please register for and attend only 1 session per week.
In order to accommodate the most families, please register for
and attend either Rhyme Time or Next Step Storytime.
Little Bookworms
Ages 3-6
October 3-November 16
Tuesdays at 12:00 pm (Bring your lunch if you like)
or Thursdays at 4:00 pm. Stories and crafts
Special Events in the
Children’s Room
DIY Haunted
House Contest
Three categories:
Grades 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12
Use items you have at home to build a
creative haunted house. Grab some
old boxes, and rummage through your
recyclables. Then cut, paste, glitter
and glue!
Three rules:
You must make it, not buy it. Houses
cannot depict violent scenes, as they
will be displayed in the Children’s
Room. Houses must be able to fit
safely on top of the picture book
shelving.
Houses must be entered by
Friday, October 20.
Library patrons will have the chance
to vote until October 31st. The winner
will be announced after November 1st.
Be creative and have fun!
Fall Craft
Grade K and up
Saturday, October 7
at 10:30 am
Story Sprouts
Ages 4 and up
Fridays at 10:00 am - October 13 and November 17
or Mondays at 4:00 pm-Oct. 2, Oct. 16 & Nov. 13
Stories, crafts, and other activities.
Minecraft Club
Grades 3-6
Select Mondays 6:00 pm
10/9, 11/6, 12/4
Do you love to play Minecraft: Pocket Edition? Join this group as
we create new ways to play, and discuss new ways to build in the
game. Bring your own device.
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Join Miss Michelle to create a festive
fall lantern! Registration is required.
Drop-In Craft
Saturday, November 11
Stop by anytime between 10:00 am
and 12:00 pm while supplies last.
No registration is required.

Teen Takeover Tuesdays
For Grades 5-12. Registration is Required.
Select Tuesdays from 4-5:30 pm
See below for dates and themes:
Haunted Wreaths:
A DIY Project
Tuesday, 10/10
Ghoulish Grub:
A Dessert-Making Event
Tuesday, 10/24
Will It Waffle? Food Provided
Tuesday, 11/7
Paint the Night:
A Stress-Free Painting Program
Tuesday, 11/21
Frankentoys:
An UnMakers Event
Tuesday, 12/5
Sew a Stocking:
A Needle and Thread Event
Tuesday, 12/19
Teen Advisory Group
Select Wednesdays from 6-7 pm
10/18, 11/15, 12/20
Volunteers are asked to make decisions on ways
to change the library and how it serves teens.
This includes deciding what DIY projects the
library will invest in, what books we should
select next, and what programs to develop for
teens in the upcoming months.
Sign up to volunteer at http://signup.com/go/
ZbrAB5
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Chess Club
For Grades 3-6
Select Mondays 3:30-4:30 pm
10/16, 11/13, 12/11
Chess Club will meet once a month on Mondays after school
in the library. This is a teen-led volunteer project available for
students in grades 3-6. Sign up to volunteer at http://
signup.com/go/ZbrAB5
Hour of Code
For Grades 5-12. Registration is required.
Select Tuesdays 3-4 pm
10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5, 12/19
Participants will meet in the library meeting room to
practice coding skills and build bigger, better, and more
complicated projects. This is a coding-focused program.
SAT/ACT Practice Test
For Grades 8-12. Registration is required.
Saturday 10/14 from 10-2 pm
The Tutoring Center will provide SAT or ACT Testing at the
Library. Students can pick up their results at The Tutoring
Center the following week at no cost. Consultations will be
available for families after the exam.
Ghost Hunters
For Grades 6-12. Registration is required.
Friday 10/20 from 7-9 pm
Get LOCKED in the library after hours for a teens-only haunted
house. Teens will form groups of Ghost Hunters and explore
using blacklight flashlights. Each team will seek clues
leading to the perfect ghost story and the team with the best
haunted tale will win a prize at the end of the adventure. Glow
-in-the-dark bracelets will be available for all participants.
NaNoWriMo: Silent Writing Hour
For All Ages. No Registration.
Select Wednesdays from 4-5 pm
11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29
Celebrate National Novel Writing Month by stimulating
your creative mind with this silent writing hour. Students are
encouraged to bring their own material or work from a weekly
writing prompt. One-on-one critiques of writing material are
available with Hannah Sweetser by appointment.

This n’ That
Lego Fun At The Library
4-H Lego Club
One Monday per month
10-/16, 11/20, 12/11
4:00—5:00 pm
All school-aged kids
are welcome
Sign up online at
wcplnj.org or
call the Library at
973-226-5441
Maker Fun Fridays
For children in grades 1-5
Join Miss Linda on Fridays at 4:00
Sign-up for each program individually
Oct. 6 - Genius Gems, a new STEM-based play space opening
later this year in Livingston will be bringing their
amazing collection of magnetic tiles used to build
towers, bridges and more! Also, design a Cubelet robot
Oct. 20 -Let’s Rot: Composting for Kids
Nov. 3 - Paper Weaving for Kids
Nov. 17 -Return of the Ozobots: More Fun with our Little Robot
Friends.
Dec. 1 - Tallest Tower Competiton Just for Kids! The building
material will be a surprise!
Knitting & Crocheting for Charity Club
Thursdays, 10/5-11/16
6:30-7:30 pm
To sign up, stop by or call the Adult Reference Desk
Caldwell Food Pantry
The Friends of the Library are continuing to
collect non-perishable canned food items such
as soup, vegetables, and tuna for needy families
in Essex County. Other food items needed are
peanut butter, juice, coffee
and tea. Paper goods and
health and beauty aids are
needed as well.
There is a collection box
near the front entrance
of the Library for the
donated items.
Write Around West Caldwell
Dates –tba
Interested in writing?
Join our new memoir group and
hone your skills. We are looking for
a small group of new or experienced
writers who can commit to meeting
regularly. Afternoon meetings will
include writing prompts and shared readings
and critiques. If you are interested, please call
the Library at 973-226-5441.
Make hats for the Valerie Fund, a non-profit organization, that
supports children with cancer. The Library supplies the yarn.
Bring knitting needles or crochet hooks, if you have them.
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Thanks to the generous support of the
Of the Caldwells
Classes will be held on Fridays
at 10:00 am
10/20, 11/10 & 12/15
Do you enjoy coloring?
Then, join the Adult Coloring Club, Color Me Calm, for an
hour of stress relief, socializing, and fun. The Library supplies
all of the materials, including colored pencils and copies of
various patterns to be colored.
Light refreshments will also be served.
??????Did You Know??????
Your WCPL card entitles you to a $3 discount on
admission at the Liberty Science Center

From the Desk of the President
Arlene Berkowitz
I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer.
The Library continued to provide suggestions for
books to read, offered book discussions, made teen
and children programs available and continued the
Friday at the Movies program. Digital assistance was
available on Tech Tuesday and by appointment. The
ongoing book sale enabled patrons to purchase books,
and when traveling they could leave them behind for
others to enjoy. A successful Eclipse Party, attended by 300 people,
ended the summer.
I want to again thank Ron Day for his many years of leadership
and service to the Friends, including his professional job as editor of
the InfoBytes. Welcome to Renee Reiser and Elaine Stout who are
taking on the responsibility as co-editors of the InfoBytes.
During the summer, the Friends initiated a food drive to aid many
families in our immediate area by collecting non-perishable food and
paper goods that were donated to the Caldwell Food Pantry. Many of
our patrons generously contributed, and we will continue to maintain
this project.
The Library has added new sites to our Museum Pass Program.
Recently we acquired a Morris County Parks Pass which allows a
family of five access to three local historic sites: Cooper Gristmill in
Chester, Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township and
Historic Speedwell in Morristown. Check at the Reference Desk for
the details about borrowing this Family Museum Pass.
I am teaching a four week introduction to the game, Mah-Jongg, a
new program added this fall.
On Thursday, November 9th, at 6:30 pm, the Annual Membership
Meeting of the Friends of the West Caldwell Public Library will be
held. We will be honoring the memory of Arnold Larson, a life long
resident of West Caldwell and a generous supporter of the Friends.
After a short business meeting and elections, a program about the
Caldwell Railway will be presented by local historian, Phil Jaeger.
Look for more program details elsewhere in this issue.
We send our congratulations to Hannah Sweetser, our Teen
Librarian, on her recent marriage to Michael J. Lee. May they
enjoy many happy years together.
Executive Board of The Friends of
the West Caldwell Public Library
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary
Membership Chairman
Arlene Berkowitz
Harriet Schenk
Sharon Glauberg
Jane Berisso
Bernice Engel
Audrey Ott
Members-at-Large
Toni DeFilippis Michael Mandzik
Ralph Franzese Renee Reiser
Elaine Stout
Director of the Library
Samantha McCoy
InfoBytes Co-Editors: Renee Reiser / Elaine Stout
Contributors to the InfoBytes:
Arlene Berkowitz, Marcy Blumers, Samantha McCoy,
Ethan Galvin, Linda Garfinkel, Amy Moran, Marilyn Rubino,
Hannah Sweetser
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Library.
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time.
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grant program.
Enclosed is my annual contribution.
Mail to:
Friends of the West Caldwell
Public Library
30 Clinton Road
West Caldwell, NJ 07006
The Friends of the West Caldwell Public Library is a
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Your contributions are tax deductible.
The Friends:
The Friends
of the
West Caldwell Library
...support and co-sponsor programs at
the Library for adults and children.
...support the Summer Reading Program.
...help at special events.
...publish and prepare InfoBytes for mailing.
...help with membership recruitment.
...participate in fund raising events.
...are advocates for the Library.
...support ancestry.com Library Edition.
...support Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
...finance the Museum Pass Program.

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973-226-5441 http://wcplnj.org
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Library Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 am—8:00 pm
Friday 9:oo am-6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am—5:00pm (9:00 am –1:00 pm in summer)
Friendly Book Discussion Groups
Led by Barbara Paterson
Come to a lively book discussion group at Crane’s
Mill or at the West Caldwell Public Library. Copies
of the books are available at the Library’s Reference
Desk. Members of the general public are invited to
attend these free programs.
Tues. Oct. 10
Tues. Nov. 14
Tues. Dec. 12
Night Time Read
West Caldwell Library at 6:30 pm
The Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo
Read It
Crane’s Mill at 10:45 am
Thurs. Oct. 19 The Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer
Thurs. Nov. 9 Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
Thurs. Dec. 14 The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo
Friday Afternoon at the Movies
Showtime: 1:00 pm
October
Oct. 6: Gifted (G-13, 2017) 101 min
Oct. 13: The Comedian (R, 2017) 120 min
Oct. 20: My Cousin Rachel (PG-13, 2017) 106 min
Oct. 27: The Big Sick (R, 2017) 120 min
November
Nov. 3: The Hero (R, 2017) 93 min
Nov. 10: Megan Leavey (PG-13, 2017) 116 min
Nov. 17: Dunkirk (PG-13, 2017) 107 min
(Film Discussion w/speaker)
Nov. 24: NO MOVIE (Thanksgiving Weekend)
December
Dec. 1: The Book of Henry (PG-13, 2017) 105 min.
Dec. 8: Beguiled (R, 2017) 93 min.
Dec. 15: Maudie (PG-13, 2017) 115 min.
Dec. 22: NO MOVIE (Christmas Weekend)
Dec. 29: NO MOVIE (New Year’s Weekend)
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