Infobytes Summer 2019 -color

Published by
The Friends of
The West Caldwell
Public Library
InfoBytes
Volume 21
Issue 2
Summer 2019
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Adult Happenings……….......p. 2-3
Book Discussion Groups ….p. 8
Children’s Corner…………....p. 4
Friday Afternoon Movies…...p. 8
Founding members in attendance
at the Reception
(Back l-r) Bob Podvey, Susan Rich, John
Pascal, Linda Leddy, Susanne Brundige,
Jane Berisso. (Front l-r) Marilyn Rubino,
Debbie Podvey, Linda Garfinkel, Polly Payne.
20th Anniversary
Cake
Odds n’ Ends……………… …p. 6
Membership Information…...p. 7
President’s Message……......p. 7
Teen Tangent.………………...p. 5
Friends of the
West Caldwell
Public Library
Volunteer Opportunities……p. 7
Joint Legislative
Resolution from the State
of New Jersey
Twentieth
Anniversary
Reception
April 28, 2019
Ethan Galvin
welcoming
everyone to
the reception.
Museum Passes
All passes are available at the
Reference Desk
Founding members still involved
with the Library.
(2nd & 3rd from left) Jane Berisso &
Polly Payne– Board of the Friends, (4th
from left) Linda Garfinkel –Makers
Space/Reference Librarian, Debbie
Podvey & Marilyn Rubino– Board of
Trustees member and President.
Proclamation Presentation
Harriet Schenk, President of the
Friends, receiving a proclamation
from the Mayor and Council, from
Councilwoman, Kathy Canale.
Cooper Gristmill
Fosterfields Historical Farm
Historic Speedwell
ImagineThat Museum
Intrepid Museum
Jewish Museum
Montclair Art Museum
Morris Museum
Newark Museum
The Frick Collection
Liberty Science Center
($3 discount on admission)

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.
ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS CELEBRATE THE THEME,
UNIVERSE OF STORIES : EXPLORING THE MOON,
PLANETS AND SOLAR SYSTEM
Staged Reading of Radio Play
The War of the Worlds
Sunday, June 30, 2:00 pm
Community Room
On Halloween in 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater broadcasted a radio dramatization
based on H.G. Wells famous novel The War of the Worlds about the fictional attack on earth by
Martians. This broadcast created a panic among the U.S. citizens who believed the Martian attack was true. A
re-enactment of this thrilling radio play will be presented by Broadway actors David and Britt Cryer, CBS meteorologist
John Elliott, Equity actress Thea White and Michael Mandzik. Come hear this suspenseful radio play complete with
sound effects.
Sign-up online @https://bccls.libcal.com/event/5389389
First Landing of Humans on the Moon
Tuesday, July 30, 6:00 pm
Community Room
In honor of the 50 th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon, Space
Historian Joe Lennox will offer a multi-media presentation explaining the amazing
details of Apollo 11. Information includes the sights and sounds of the first moon
landing, highly detailed scaled models, actual spacecraft hardware, authentic flight
documentation and a medallion that contains metal that actually went to the moon on this historic mission.
This program is geared for adults and children in grade 4 and up.
Sign-up online @https://bccls.libcal.com/event/5391348
A Grand Tour of the Solar System & Beyond
Wednesday, August 14, 7:00 pm
Community Room & Crane Park
Award-winning astronomer, author and educator Kevin Manning will present a slide-lecture
touring the mysterious solar system. Take a virtual journey visiting the Sun, planets, their moons,
and debris left over from the earliest times of the solar system’s formation. A detailed look at Pluto
as the New Horizons spacecraft takes very high resolution images of this elusive and controversial world. Nine and a
half years after being launched in January 2006 it reached its goal. Following the program, participants will go to Crane
Park to view the rings of Saturn, craters on the moon and more through a powerful hand-crafted telescope, weather
permitting.
This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is geared for adults and
children age 8 and older.
Sign-up online @https://bccls.libcal.com/event/5391386
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Tea, Food and Fashion from Jane Austen
to Queen Victoria
Sunday, June 2, 2:00 pm
Community Room
Food Historian and certified Tea Specialist Judith Krall Russo will discuss
author Jane Austen’s life in the Regency Era and the similarities and differences
with the Victorian Era. Learn about tea, food, fashion and more in these two
different time periods and discover how the Industrial Revolution had an impact
on these two eras.
Sign-up online @https://bccls.libcal.com/event/5389291
Summer Pie Baking Contest
Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 pm
Community Room
The summer is the ideal time to bake a tasty fruit or cream pie. If you have a “special” recipe for your favorite pie then
why not bake it and enter it in our Summer Pie Baking Contest. This contest is geared for adults and teens (age 14
and older) who live in West Caldwell or Caldwell.
Any type of pie is acceptable such as blueberry, cherry, peach, strawberry rhubarb, chocolate cream, coconut custard,
lemon meringue, etc. All pies must be made from scratch; including the crust. No canned pie filling or premade
crusts will be accepted. Contestants must make two pies of the same type. One for the judges to sample and
another for the audience.
Pies will be accepted at the Library on Wednesday, July 17 between 4:00 and 6:00 pm.
The winners will be announced after judging. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded.
Visit the Library for an entry form and complete contest rules.
Attention: At 7:15 pm, the contest will be followed by a concert entitled
ELTONJOHNish of the rock legend’s iconic hits featuring the multi-talented vocalist/
pianist Andrew Schwarz.
Sign-up online @https://bccls.libcal.com/event/5391292
To Join or Not to Join…?
Have you joined or renewed
your Friends’ 2019 membership
yet? It’s the best kept secret:
your contribution helps to support
our library, while enabling you to
benefit in so many ways.
Programs, lectures, concerts,
museum passes, and access to
Ancestry.com are some of the
numerous areas your
membership supports. Initially
offered this year is a yearly, renewable Membership Discount Card. Members will receive a
personalized card that will provide discounts to area merchants. Included are Asian Delite; Avenue
Salon; Bromilow’s; Carvel; Chef V; Cloverleaf; West Caldwell Club Pilates; Franco’s Pizza; Frank’s
Trattoria; Chandelle’s Hallmark of West Caldwell; Jersey Mike’s; Thatcher McGhee’s and West
Essex Jewelers.
It’s your choice to join or not to join, but the rewards are far-reaching and long lasting. Become a
member of the Friends and reap all the benefits! (See page 7 for application)
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Children’s
Corner
Children’s programs are open to West Caldwell, Caldwell and paid cardholders only. Registration is
required for all series programs and begins June 10 for West Caldwell and paid cardholders. Caldwell
Caldwell residents may register beginning June 17. Please do not register by email.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult or mature caregiver (age 16 or older).
Caregivers must remain in the library during programs.
Snakes N Scales Rainforest Program
Tuesday, June 18
4:00 pm
Ages 4 and up
Registration required– beginning June 3rd.
Recurring Programs
The Seeing Eye Dogs
Thursday, June 27
6:00 pm
All ages
Learn about the Seeing Eye and meet
local puppy raisers from the Essex County
Eyes of Hope Puppy Club.
Registration required.
Family Tie Dye
Thursday, July 11
5:30 pm
All ages
Registration is required and closes on
July 5th
Touch the Music:
Music takes you out of this world.
Friday, July 26
10:00 am
Ages 3-8
Claudia Lemmerz will explore the planets
with children through music.
Registration required.
My Friend Chief, The Story of a
Therapeutic Riding Horse
Friday, August 2
10:30 am
Meet a miniature horse!
Registration required.
2019 Summer Bingo
Monday, June 17—Friday, August 10
Construction Zone
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
6:00-6:45 pm
All ages welcome.
Build and play with Legos,
blocks and more.
No registration required.
Family Yoga
June 13 6:00-7:00 pm
July 18 4:30-5:30 pm
August 22 4:30-5:30pm
All ages are welcome with
an adult.
This program is open to WC and
paid cardholders only.
Registration is required.
Teen Led Story Time
July 9 4:00-5:00 pm
July 23 6:00 pm
August 13 & 27 6:00 pm
Ages 3 and up
Registration is required.
Cooking in the Library
Wednesdays
July 10, August 7
6:00-7:30 pm
Grades 3-5
Registration is required.
How to Play:
1) Register and pick up a Bingo Board from the Youth Services Desk.
2) When you complete an activity in a square, color it in.
3) When you have completed 5 activities in a row (any direction) visit the
Library for your prize– a free book.
4) For each additional Bingo, you will earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win
an end of the summer prize. Prize winners will be notified during the week of August 12th.
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Storytime
Registration is required.
Families can register for
either Rhyme Time or Next
Step.
Rhyme Time
Mondays or Wednesdays
July 1-August 7
10:30 am
Ages 0-3
Next Step
Tuesdays or Thursdays
July 2-August 8
10:00 am
Ages 2 and 3
Family Storytime
Tuesdays
12:00 pm
June 24, July 9, 23, and 30
Bring your lunch, if you wish.
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Chess Club
Select Mondays,
June 10, July 8, August 12
4:00 pm
Grades 1-6
Registration is required.

Register for all programs at wcplnj.org or call the Library at 973-226-5441
June Programs
Family Yoga
All Ages
6/13 from 6-7 pm
Teen Led Storytime
Training
For Grades 6-12
6/18 5:30-6:30 pm
Galaxy Calm Jars
For Grades 6-12
6/27 from 2-3 pm
Make Your Own Pizza
For Grades 6-12
6/29 from 11:30-12:30 pm
July Programs
Teen Led Storytime
For Grades 9-12 (for Volunteers)
7/9 at 4pm & 7/23 at 6 pm
Family Tie-Dye
All Ages
7/11 from 5:30-6:30 pm
Family Yoga
All Ages
7/18 from 4:30-5:30 pm
Family Movie
All Ages
7/29 at 4 pm
August Programs
Teen Advisory Group
Ages 13 and up
Select Tuesdays
6/4, 7/2, 8/6
6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Teen volunteers change the Library
and how it serves them. This
includes deciding what programs to
establish for teens, what type of
crafts for each Teen DIY, YA books
we should purchase and so much
more.
Teens will receive volunteer
hours for attending TAG
meetings.
Chess Club
Grades 1-12
Select Mondays
6/10, 7/8, 8/12
3:30 pm-4:30 pm
This is a teen-led club open to
students in grades 1-6.
Teens will receive volunteer
hours for leading this
program.
Nintendo Switch Club
All Ages
Select Tuesdays
3:30 pm-5:00 pm
6/11, 7/30, 8/20
Kids and teens of all ages are
welcome to join our Nintendo
Switch club. Play the Library’s
console and games with your
friends. No registration necessary.
Recurring Programs
Tween Crochet Club
Grades 4-6
6/5 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
6/25 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
7/10 2:00 pm-4:00pm
7/24 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
8/7 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
8/21 2:00pm-4:00pm
Learn how to crochet using different
stitches. Club meets twice a month.
Tween Book Club
Grades 5-8
One Monday per month
6/24, 7/22, 8/26
at 4:00 pm
Each month “tweens” will read and
discuss a book. Members can suggest and
vote on future titles based on a chosen
genre.
June: Save Me a Seat by Sarah
Weeks
July: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
August: El Deafo by Cece Bell
Volunteer Drop-In
Ages 13 and up
Sat., 6/15 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Sat., 7/27 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Sat., 8/24 10:00 am—12:00 pm
Looking for volunteer hours? Stop by on
one of the above dates, fill out a volunteer
application, and start earning hours.
Teen Led Storytime
For Grades 9-12 (for Volunteers)
8/13 & 8/27 at 6 pm
Space Stained Light
Catchers
For Grades 6-12
8/15 at 2 pm
Family Yoga
All Ages
8/22 from 4:30-5:30 pm
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Odds n’ Ends
Dine and Donate at Thatcher
McGhee’s
To:
Russillo’s
Shop Rite of West Caldwell
Train Diner
Village Nails
Ethan, Gail, Richelle, Dona, Linda, Barbara, Michele and
Cathy enjoyed their lunch hour by supporting the Friends’
Fundraiser at Thatcher McGhee’s.
Thank you to Thatcher’s for their generosity to the
Friends in sponsoring a successful event.
Thank you to all of the Library patrons who were so supportive
of this event.
Adult Yoga Classes
Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 pm
Community Room
Enjoy a fun and relaxing Yoga class
for adults with instructor Aleksandra Mufceska. You will be
introduced to basic yoga poses and will also learn meditative
techniques that promote mindfulness and acceptance.
Yoga poses build muscle, strength, balance and poise, while
meditation increases self-awareness. Wear comfortable clothing
and bring a yoga mat or large towel. Participants must also sign
a waiver.
Classes are limited, so sign-up early.
Sign-up online @ https://bccls.libcal.com/
event/5407467 for June 25 class and @ https://
bccls.libcal.com/event/5407471 for July 24 class
- For their generosity with a
special donation to the
Friends.
Social Updates at WCPL
Victor Tyne has been hired as the new teen summer
intern. He will be a senior at Saint Peter’s Preparatory
School this fall.
The internship is sponsored by The Public Library
Association with funding from the Institute of Museum
and Library Sciences.
The main goal of the internship is to create a program
that brings diversity to the Library.
Stop in and meet Victor this summer.
Bridge Club
Exercise your mind, socialize
and have some fun by joining
the Bridge Club to play Duplicate
Bridge in the Library’s Community
Room.
The club meets every Monday from 12:30 to 3:30 pm.
You don’t need a partner, because you will be paired up
with other players. For more information or to register,
call Doris at 973-731-1349.
Don’t Forget!
Have you seen the Spring Display?
It was assembled by a new member and
volunteer–
Thank you to Stephanie Basile
and her daughter. They will be changing
the display each season.
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President’s Message
Gratitude and appreciation are two words that reflect these last couple of months for the
Friends. On April 28, the Friends Board held a reception honoring the Twentieth
Anniversary of the Founding Members. Ten of the original thirty-one families were
present and received certificates acknowledging their commitment and service to the West
Caldwell Public Library. A Proclamation was officially presented by the Mayor to recognize
the event and contribution of the original members. Additionally, the New Jersey State
Legislature issued a Joint Resolution from Senator Pennaccho, Assemblyman Webber and
Assemblywoman DeCroce congratulating the Friends on its Twentieth Anniversary, while
paying tribute to its record of service and commitment. We are fortunate to have two of
the original members on the Board of Trustees: Marilyn Rubino and Debbie Podvey; two members on the
current Friends’ Board: Polly Payne and Jane Berisso, and another person, Linda Garfinkel who serves as a
Reference Librarian. Representative Mikie Sherrill also acknowledged these five individuals with a certificate
commemorating their continuing contribution to the Friends.
We are grateful for the widespread recognition of our Founding members, and appreciate the vision of
those thirty-one families who joined together to support our library.
We are also grateful and appreciative to our larger community. Several local merchants have been
instrumental in the establishment of our Discount Card Program. When an individual or family joins the
Friends by paying their membership dues, they will be issued a card with dedicated discounts for the
membership year. Participants include: Asian Delite; Avenue Salon; Bromilow’s; Carvel; Chef V; Cloverleaf
Tavern; West Caldwell Club Pilates; Franco’s Pizza; Frank’s Trattoria; Chandelle’s Hallmark of West
Caldwell; Jersey Mike’s; Thatcher McGhee’s and West Essex Jewelers. This collaboration is one that will not
only benefit our members but these retailers as well. We are excited by their support and yours!
Additionally, Shop Rite of West Caldwell, Russillo’s, the Train Restaurant and Village Nails made a special
donation in support of our efforts. We thank each of these businesses for their generosity.
With a look to past achievements and an eye to the future, we will continue to dedicate our efforts to
support the West Caldwell Public Library.
??? Ask The Expert ???
Question: How are books selected for the Book Discussion
Groups?
Answer: The discussion leader uses different websites for book
club selections and reads the reviews. There are quite a few
websites to choose from such as Good Reads and Litlover. The
leader also takes suggestions from her members.
Attention:
Have you renewed your
membership for 2019?
IF NOT, DO IT NOW!
Starting with the next issue of
InfoBytes, members who have not
renewed for 2019 will no longer
receive the InfoBytes in the mail.
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Mail to:
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Public Library
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The Friends of the West Caldwell Public Library is a
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Your contributions are tax deductible.

Friends of the West Caldwell Public Library
30 Clinton Road West Caldwell, NJ 07006
973-226-5441 http://wcplnj.org
West Caldwell Public Library
30 Clinton Road
West Caldwell, NJ 07006
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)
Executive Board of The Friends of
the West Caldwell Public Library
President
Harriet Schenk
Vice President
Elaine Stout
Treasurer
Sharon Glauberg
Corresponding Secretary
Jane Berisso
Recording Secretary
Bernice Engel
Members-at-Large
Judith Crawford Ralph Franzese
Toni DeFilippis Michael Mandzik
Renee Reiser
Immediate Past President
Arlene Berkowitz
Membership Chairman
Audrey Ott
Director of the Library
Samantha McCoy
InfoBytes Co-Editors: Renee Reiser /Elaine Stout
Contributors to the InfoBytes:
Richelle DeFrank, Ethan Galvin, Samantha Mc Coy, Amy Moran,
Barbara Paterson, Harriet Schenk
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.
Night Time Read
West Caldwell Library at 6:30 pm
Tues. June 11
Tues. July 9
August
Thurs. June 20
Thurs . July 11
August
The Address by Fiona Davis
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
Book Club will not meet.
Read It Crane’s Mill at 10:45 am
The Address by Fiona Davis
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
Book Club will not meet.
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Friday Afternoon at the Movies
Showtime: 1:00 pm
June 7:
June 14:
June 21:
June 28:
July 5:
July 12:
July 19:
July 26:
The Upside (R, 2019) 127 min.
Greta (R, 2019) 98 min.
The Mustang (R, 2019) 96 min.
The Favourite (R, 2018) 119 min.
Apollo 11 (G, 2019) 93 min.
The Invisibles (Unrated, 2018) 110 min.
(foreign film)
Vice (R, 2018) 132 min.
Gloria Bell (R, 2018) 102 min.
August 2: The Public (PG-13, 2018) 119 min.
(followed by a Panel Discussion)
August 9: Dumbo (PG, 2019) 112 min.
August 16: Serenity (PG, 2019) 105 min.
August 23: At Eternity’s Gate (PG-13, 2018) 111 min.
August 30: NO MOVIE (Labor Day Weekend)