Saturday, October 31, 2009
Letters
Two letters for teen volunteers have been placed in the circulation cubby for pick-up. The volunteers have been notified and requested to ask for the letters at circulation.
The Bears Are Here
Naked Teddy Bears have arrived at the library. Kathy Palmer put them in the display cases and left the sign out sheets with us. They are in the drawer in a folder. Two already went shopping for new clothes with a very nice patron. Hopefully all the little bears will find clothes and be back in the display case very soon! MH
Thursday, October 29, 2009
ESL Cards
We were given 7 new patron card applications at 8:45 this evening and Gerry & I were quite busy at the time. All were for members of the ESL program. They agreed to pick up their cards next week when they attend the program. If anyone has time to work on them at the desk, they are currently under the edge of the cash register at circ.
Thanks,
Karen & Gerry
Thanks,
Karen & Gerry
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Anyone going to Madison?
If you are planning a trip to Madison any Monday through Friday, and are willing to make a small detour to pick up a very small package for the library, please let me know.
Thanks, M.E.
Thanks, M.E.
Monthly Life Makeover Group Postponed till 11/11
Andrea Mastrobattista's Monthly Life Makeover Group scheduled for Oct. 28 has been postponed until November 11.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Book Group Bag
The Jean Horton book Group will be coming in one by one to pick up Loving Frank. The books are in the book group book closet in the cubby. Please make sure to get the name of the person who takes the book, and the copy number, there is a form for this with the bag. Some of the books, until November 2, will be in the possession of Karen V. Some one from the Horton Group will come in later in the week to get the bag, the rest of the books and the info.
Also, when the bag the Horton Group has is returned and you count the books one of the books will not have Bernardsville markings on it. They made a substitute for our book. Long story, it is okay. Put the bag in repair and we will stamp up that book.
Questions?
Pat
Just to make sure people are reading the blog, how about an okay from everyone who works circ.
Pat
Also, when the bag the Horton Group has is returned and you count the books one of the books will not have Bernardsville markings on it. They made a substitute for our book. Long story, it is okay. Put the bag in repair and we will stamp up that book.
Questions?
Pat
Just to make sure people are reading the blog, how about an okay from everyone who works circ.
Pat
Friday, October 23, 2009
More chess classes in Nov./Dec.
The Sept./Oct. chess session has ended.
Good news---- Marty will do 5 more classes before the end of the year.
11/4, 11/11, 12/2 & 12/16
There are flyers about these dates, and other special fall chess events, avail. in youth services.
Michaele didn't have time to put the chess sign-ups online yet, but we can sign them up on the phone or in person using forms we have here.
Thanks, Anne
Good news---- Marty will do 5 more classes before the end of the year.
11/4, 11/11, 12/2 & 12/16
There are flyers about these dates, and other special fall chess events, avail. in youth services.
Michaele didn't have time to put the chess sign-ups online yet, but we can sign them up on the phone or in person using forms we have here.
Thanks, Anne
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
NJ Nets Ticket Voucher
I have placed an envelope containing a NJ Nets ticket voucher at the circulation desk. The name is on the envelope. The voucher must be picked up and filed by 11/1. I have already contacted the individual who is to receive the voucher by e-mail.
MC
MC
List of Spanish phrases
As discussed in the recent Circ Meeting, there is now a list in the cubby upon which everyone can note phrases they would like translated into Spanish. I'll leave the list up for a month or so, to give everyone the chance to come up with ideas.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Putting DVD's and CD's away
Nicole is doing DVD and CD shelving now. Also, on Monday, Wed., and Friday Andrew Gallo will be coming to do them in the afternoon.
Thanks, Anne
Thanks, Anne
Monday, October 19, 2009
Lost IPod
A patron called to say he may have lost an orange IPod in the library on Friday. I looked in the usual places and did not find it. If one turns up unexpectedly, his contact number is on the holds shelf. MH
The Music Circuit is leaving town!
The current music circuit is moving on. Please give any returned Circuit CDs to me. If patrons are asking, the next circuit will be ready to go sometime in November, most likely mid-month.
Karen V.
Labels: music_circuit
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Old Cape Magic
A patron, Pat T., was in here tonight. I noticed on the account that That Old Cape Magic was on hold. The patron said that the librarians could not find it, and that a rental copy was given in its place. MH & AM could not locate it on the shelves. I was not sure how to proceed with this as checking it in would activate the next hold. Any ideas? MH 10-13-09
Nicole - Tuesday volunteer
Nicole has been coming with her job coach. Lately she's come at 12:30-ish. If I'm out at lunch, please ask her to start shelving the "ETR" (easy to read-red spine labels) books in kids' area. They are on the small cart parked right next to that area.
Her yellow flags are on the cart also. I should be back by 1:00.
I haven't asked her to do DVD's yet, but she's doing well with the ETR's so soon she should be able to do some DVD's.
Thanks, Anne
Her yellow flags are on the cart also. I should be back by 1:00.
I haven't asked her to do DVD's yet, but she's doing well with the ETR's so soon she should be able to do some DVD's.
Thanks, Anne
Monday, October 12, 2009
Jacket in YS Office
There is a boy's jacket in the YS office. The owner has been called and should stop by sometime soon to retrieve it. It was easy to notify him because his name was in the jacket.
Everyone will recognize the owner and the parent. The jacket is on the bookshelf in the YS office.
mc
Everyone will recognize the owner and the parent. The jacket is on the bookshelf in the YS office.
mc
Friday, October 09, 2009
Booooo....ghosting bags
Youth Services is selling ghosting bag supplies...actually we are clearing out an over abundance of stuff. Anyone interested in buying a bag and two items for the incredible low price of $1.50 should come to YS area.
YS staff
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Lost patron info
A patron was in here on Friday and Saturday and believes she may have left some important health/bills/insurance papers here. I have checked in the library and did not find anything matching her description of the documents. If you find anything, her contact info is on the problems shelf. MH 10-6-09
Monday, October 05, 2009
celebrate our friends
Just an amendment to the previous blog about the card. Please sign your name on the outside of the card and then write your note of thanks on the inside. That way when they do the display they can either lay the card flat or prop it open for everyone to read our good wishes. If you are clueless about all this please read your email about the Friends celebration and then ask me I will do my best to fill you in.
Pat
Pat
Peck School book---pick-up
The Peck School librarian, Mary Kate will stop by this week or next to pick up one of their books returned here by mistake. Peck School is not on Velocity.
Hungary...in Pictures is on the Hold shelf in the circulation cubby.
mc
Hungary...in Pictures is on the Hold shelf in the circulation cubby.
mc
Celebrate our Friends
There is a card in the staff kitchen waiting your thank yous and signature. It is for the Friends of the Library, who as you know, raise money each to support so many of our successful programs and underwrite many of the circuits, and collections our patrons enjoy. Without our Friends support we would have a very different library.
Please take a moment to sign the card and express your thanks.
Pat
Please take a moment to sign the card and express your thanks.
Pat
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Upcoming assignment alerts!
Fourth grade students are researching inventors and countries. Students can only use one web source, the other sources must books. Also the students are required to accurately cite the source. We have several books on inventors and inventions. The newest is : Inventions and Discoveries by World Book---this is a twelve volume set. It does circulate!
Third grade students are working on book reports. They must select a "chapter book" to read. No specific genre or style is required, the only requirement is that the book be on grade level. Most of the students are selecting books above the third grade level.
Second graders are required to read a mystery or thriller.
I will keep everyone posted as I learn more about the assignments.
mc
Third grade students are working on book reports. They must select a "chapter book" to read. No specific genre or style is required, the only requirement is that the book be on grade level. Most of the students are selecting books above the third grade level.
Second graders are required to read a mystery or thriller.
I will keep everyone posted as I learn more about the assignments.
mc
Friday, October 02, 2009
Walk-In ILL
One of our patrons will come in on Saturday looking for a Walk-In Interlibrary Form. It is waiting for her, and I have placed it on the holds shelf. She will take it to Bridgewater where the book is waiting for her at the Reference Desk. They are open until 5:00 on Saturday. I have already filed our orange copy in the Walk-In ILL folder in the file cabinet. MH 10-2-09
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Doll Display
The doll artist, Stacia McDonough, will be in the library foyer on Saturday, October 3 from noon to 3pm to answer questions about her dolls. She will also have smaller, less expensive dolls available for purchase. Ten percent of all sales will be donated to the library. Each interested visitor will be given a free copy of Doll Castle News Magazine.
The dolls in the case are for sale. For pricing information, see the envelope at the front desk.
M.E.
The dolls in the case are for sale. For pricing information, see the envelope at the front desk.
M.E.
