4 CHILDREN'S SERVICES
4 FOR PARENTS
4 YOUNG ADULT/TEEN SERVICES
4 ADULT SERVICES/REFERENCE
4 MAGAZINES

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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

• Compiled Reading Lists 
• Parent and Toddler Programs 
• Special Holiday Events 
• Story and Craft Programs 
• Storytimes for 2 to 5 year olds 

The Children's Library is committed to providing high quality materials and services for children from birth through age 12 and those adults who work with them. Visit the Children's Library for picture books, toddler books, fiction, books and cassettes, information and homework help.

The Children' Library provides a regular schedule of fun, free and educational programs for children including story times, magic and puppet shows, craft programs, and more.

Group visits by schools, scout groups, and organizations can be arranged by telephoning the Children's Library and asking for the Librarian.

There are ongoing storytime sessions throughout the year.  Please call the library for further details at 201-664-4586.

Parent/Child Book Group- Children ages 9 and older with a parent are invited to join.
The group Book group meets the fourth Thursday of  the month September - June at 7:00 PM to discuss their selection.

Fall Story time will conclude Wednesday December 3rd.
In-person registration for the Winter session will begin Monday December 15th.

12-24 Months Tuesdays 10:30 11-00 AM
2 yr olds Mondays 10:30 - 11:00 AM
3 yr olds Mondays 1:00 - 1:30 PM
3 & 4 year olds Wednesdays 10:30 -11:00 AM
4 yr olds Tuesdays 1:00 -1:30 AM
4 & 5 yr olds Wednesdays 1:00 - 1:30 PM
This 10-week session will begin Monday January 5th.

CHILDREN's CORNER
The Westwood Jr/Senior High Library Media Center and the Township of Washington Public Library have joined forces to launch a "Reading Buddies" program. Local Honor Students from the Jr/Sr High School will to read to children ages 5 and up. Parents can bring their child to the Township Public Library and the students will help the child choose a book, read it to them, and then discuss it. The program will be offered most Wednesday's from 4:00-5:00 PM beginning January 14th. To register please call the Library at 201.664.4586 and speak to Mrs.Halzack.

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FOR PARENTS

The Library has a new "Parenting collection" in the childrens' department. Please
feel free to borrow and suggest topics for new books to add!

Read to your child - One on One!
Here are some web sites for to help you encourage your child to love reading and
communicating!

PBS Parents - early reading: http://www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage/baby/main.html

Early Literacy Outreach Project: http://earlyliteracy.psesd.org/forparents/

Summer Reading etc: http://www.njsummerreading.org/parents/index.php

More about your child's development: http://www.pbs.org/wholechild/index.html

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YOUNG ADULT/TEEN SERVICES

 Young Adult (YA) Summer Reading Program is geared for children in grades 5 and up. Registration begins in late June. Check here for more updates!

Our databases cater to school assignments for all ages. Please call us for more information or instruction - 201-664-4586.

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ADULT SERVICES

Reference Help - Our Reference staff are trained to help you find the information you need whether in print or on the internet. Call (210) 664-4586.

Adult Programs We screen free movies every Thursday afternoon at 2pm - a different theme every month! Bring your friends and don't be shy - let us know if you would like us to show your favorite movie on the big screen!

We also invite speakers and performers to the Library, usually on the weekends. 

The Collection We provide circulating fiction and nonfiction books for the reading pleasure and research needs of Library card holders.  Reader's services also includes interlibrary loan - this service allows BCCLS library card holders to borrow items found outside of BCCLS system libraries.

The Library provides access to many electronic resources including encyclopedias, New York Times from 1851 to present day, magazine and journal articles on many academic and popular subjects, not to mention biographies, history, science, business and health, among many others. Please call us for guidance with databases.

Electronic information is new to many and so the Library provides one-hour classes to individuals and small groups. We offer the following classes:

Introduction to your PC - Start at the beginning! How to use the mouse and anatomy of a web page. We will show you online mouse and  typing tutors so that you can practice at your leisure!

Introduction to the Internet and how to use a search engine - Revision of  "anatomy of a web page" and the wonders of Google.

What is a database and why would I use it? Find out how to find current or historic articles on topics that interest you, using databases such as EbscoHost and Proquest. Also, how to use Facts On File for history related interests, CountryWatch, online encyclopedias, etc.

Basic Introduction to Word. Create a document and learn to manipulate and save text.

 Introduction to E-mail. Keep in touch with this great tool! Learn how to write, send save and send images.

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MAGAZINES

The Township of Washington Public Library has a wide array of periodicals available to patrons to check out. Readers can check out magazines for up to 1 (one) week and further renew them for an additional week. Below is a listing of all the periodicals that we have available to our patrons:

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ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM

The Township of Washington Library seeks energetic individuals to join our team of Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley. There are many adults in the Township who need assistance in learning basic English skills. They need one-on-one practice in reading and writing. Recently, The Task Force on Adult Literacy reported that "between 43 to 51 percent of New Jersey's Adults function at the lowest two of five levels of literacy." 

All volunteers are trained at the Westwood Public Library over a period of 5 (five) Tuesday evenings. Training is free to volunteers from the Township. 

This is an excellent opportunity for any adult seeking to help other individuals help themselves. For more information call the Library 201-664-4586.
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READING GROUPS

People join reading groups for two main reasons: they like to read and they like to talk about what they have read.  Reading groups are flourishing across the nation - connecting interesting people with each other and answering a need for intelligent conversation.  Books provide a springboard for members to exchange ideas, engage in debate, and share memorable insights.

The Township of Washington Public Library presently hosts 2 (two) ADULT READING GROUPS that meet on the fourth Monday of the month.  One group meets at 10:30 a.m. and the other at 7:30 p.m.  Reading material is selected by the members of each group and covers a wide range of contemporary and classic literature.  The library supplies the books, a place for discussion, and assistance with book reviews and author biographies.  We can even screen the movie version when available! If you would like to join a reading group or start one of your own, please contact Jane Kingsland at 201-664-4586 or by email: kingsland@bccls.org .

The library also hosts a PARENT/CHILD READING GROUP. This group meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. and the program runs from September through to June. This is a great way from a parent to interact, relate and communicate with his or her child. Please call Maria Halzack at 201-664-4586 for more information.

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