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Spring 2022

WHAT’S NEW.......................PAGE 3 ADULT EVENTS.....................PAGE 4 TEEN EVENTS........................PAGE 6 CHILDRENS EVENTS.............PAGE 7

NEWSLETTER Welcome To The New Normal!

• Reinstatement of chairs and other seating throughout the library. • Removal of time limits placed in effect during the pandemic.
• Return of in-person programs and events.

Our ever popular Music on a Sunday Afternoon (aka Sunday concerts), sponsored by the Friends of the Teaneck Public Library is returning!

We invite our Friends to stop by the Reference Desk and show your membership card on the Wednesday/Thursday prior to the Sunday concert to receive your ticket for the concert. Then, don’t forget to bring the ticket with you for the performance!

Our Teaneck community is welcome to our Sunday concerts, on a first-come, first-served basis.

The library opens at 1 PM on Sundays. The concert starts at 2 PM. We look forward to seeing you!

There will be limited seating capacity in the Auditorium, to ensure social distancing.

Sund
Masks are still required.	ay Concerts

APRIL - JUNE 2022 840 TEANECK ROAD, NJ 07666 | 201.837.4171

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The Library service is beginning to return to a new normal! Just in case you have not heard, we lifted many restrictions on Tuesday, March 1st. Now, patrons can browse the collections, use our computers,
or just sit and relax, without a time limit. Not only have we resumed regular operations, but we also began to offer in-person programs.

Balancing safety and access, we request everyone over the age of 2 to continue to wear a mask at all times and social distance while indoors. All our in-person programs will have capacity limitations, so please register in advance. Our

201.837.4171

PATRON SERVICES: teancirc@bccls.org

REFERENCE: reference@teaneck.bccls.org

YOUTH SERVICES: youth@teaneck.bccls.org

staff members can help you with the
registration process. Our popular Sunday	BOARD OF TRUSTEES concert programs, sponsored by the

Friends of the Teaneck Library, will be back in-person as well. If you are interested in attending the program, please stop by the library to receive a ticket for admission. It will be first-come, first-served.

I know we all have been craving for in-person interactions. We are offering many programs for different age groups in the spring and our team looks forward to having you participate in our programs.

On behalf of the Library Board and the staff, I thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation as we continue to navigate our reopening.

GERALD REINER, President

BENJAMIN BURNAT, Vice President

KEISHA CARTER, Treasurer

MYRON CHAITOVSKY, Secretary

EVALYN BROWNSTEIN

JOY CHARLES

LILLIAN LEWIS

PAUL OSTROW

TERRY CORALLO, Superintendent of

Schools Representative

~Shinae Hyun Library Director

Join the Friends of the
Teaneck Library

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WHAT’S NEW?

If you have any questions, please contact us at reference@teaneck.bccls.org.

We are excited to announce that Teaneck Public Library has been selected to participate in NJHealthConnect! This project has been developed in partnership with the New Jersey State Library and the East Brunswick Public Library and aims to address the barrier of access to health information and services.

As a NJHealthConnect site, Teaneck Public Library will receive 3 iPads pre-loaded with apps to help you attend telehealth appointments with your doctors and medical providers, as well as apps stocked with reliable health information and resources in multiple languages.

Please stay tuned for more information and visit teanecklibrary.org/njhealthconnect to learn more!

Want to test your computer skills and see how you can improve? Northstar Digital Literacy can help! Getting started is easy. Users can start learning by taking an assessment on the topic of their choice to see how they score. Once you complete an assessment, you will receive detailed feedback on the skills you have scored well on, as well as the skills you need more practice with. From there, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your skills through curated online learning resources and activities. Northstar Digital Literacy can be accessed online at any time and resources are continuously available - no need to wait!

Northstar Digital Literacy is freely available to Teaneck Public Library patrons, with support from the New Jersey State Library.

To learn more, please visit teanecklibrary.org/northstar-learning

This is an online learning site that hosts a constantly growing library of over 16,000 courses that include over 130,000 videos. Courses cover a variety of topics (including business, design, web development and multimedia skills) and software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and open source applications) that can help you pursue personal and professional goals. These courses are delivered by expert instructors and feature searchable transcripts that make it easy to find quick answers to questions. They also feature
Certificates of Completion that can be uploaded to a LinkedIn profile. To use this with the mobile app, please enter the library ID, which is “teanecklibrary.”

To start, please visit www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/teanecklibrary

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ADULT EVENTS

All adult events and programs will be held online unless otherwise indicated. Most events

also require registration; please visit teanecklibrary.org/events for more information.

TEANECK eCITIZEN PROGRAM (ONLINE) COMING SOON - JUNE

We’re getting ready to offer a self-paced version of our Teaneck eCitizen Program on Niche Academy! The Teaneck eCitizen aims to provide learners the opportunity to improve their digital and information literacy skills through a series of self-paced online resources developed by expert instructors. Topics include:

• Evaluate information & identify misinformation

• Understand health literacy

• Protect your personally identifiable information

These critical skills are valuable tools in our increasingly digital world. Please stay tuned for more information on our website.

This program was previously offered as a 6-week cohort. It has transitioned to a self-paced online course to increase access and to ensure that materials remain available and widely accessible to all.

The Teaneck eCitizen Program is supported with funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the New Jersey State Library, award number LS-250226-OLS-21.

APRIL

THURSDAY 4/7 @ 11 AM [In-Person] Registration required
Introducing LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com): This is an online learning site that hosts a constantly growing library of over 16,000 courses that can help you pursue personal and professional goals. These courses are delivered by expert instructors and feature searchable transcripts and Certificates of Completion. Bring your Teaneck library card.

WEDNESDAY 4/13 @ 7 PM [Zoom]

Raising Memorials: The African Burial Ground in New York City - Dr. Andrea Frohne recounts the processes involved in community recognition and public commemoration of the African Burial Ground in lower Manhattan.

FRIDAY 4/22 @ 10 AM [In-Person]

Winslow Homer – with Sue Altman will be a discussion of his life, his works during and after the Civil War, and his legacy, sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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MONDAY 4/25 @ 10 AM [Outdoor; Weather Permitting]
The Adult Book Discussion Group discusses The Known World by Edward Jones, about the coexistence of slavery and freedom in a fictional country.

FRIDAY 4/29 @ 10 AM [In-Person] Registration required
“VICTORY” GARDEN – with Bracco Farms discusses where our food comes from; organic vs. conventional growing; usage of pesticides, herbicides, fungicide, etc.; naturally grown and sustainable methods;
tools and implements; small farm/backyard garden growing methods can be adapted to a backyard garden; building and preparing garden beds.

MAY

FRIDAY 5/6 @ 10 AM [In-Person]

A Visit to Maine – with Mario Medici will take you on a photo journey to the beautiful coast of Maine, with an estimated 5,000 miles of coastline - more than California!

MONDAY 5/9 @ 6 PM [Zoom]

The Cookbook Club discusses “Cooking More at Home” from selected books. For more information, visit teanecklibrary.org/event/cookbook-club-
cooking-more-at-home/

Visit teanecklibrary.org/events to register and for more info!

THURSDAY 5/19 @ 11 AM [In-Person] Registration required
Introducing LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com): This is an online learning site that hosts a constantly growing library of over 16,000 courses that can help you pursue personal and professional goals. These courses are delivered by expert instructors and feature searchable transcripts and Certificates of
Completion. Bring your Teaneck library card.

ADULT EVENTS

ONGOING

TUESDAYS @ 10 AM [In-Person]

Tech Help - Need computer/internet help? Want to set up your Libby account? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with us!

WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM [Zoom]

Live Guided Meditation - Join Sujatha via Zoom for a guided meditation to help find calm and inner
peace during this tumultuous time.

FRIDAY 5/20 @ 10 AM [In-Person]

Armchair Art Tour with Dr. Michael Norris – Eternal Spring will have you wandering vicariously through fabulous private gardens, from ancient to medieval, brought to you by the art and plants of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its branch museum, The Cloisters.

MONDAY 5/23 @ 10 AM [Outdoor; Weather Permitting] The Adult Book Discussion Group discusses A Separation by Katie Kitamura - the story of intimacy and infidelity in a couple who agree that it is time to separate.

TUESDAY 5/24 @ 7 PM [Zoom]

Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency 101 - Lindsley Medlin will discuss: Bitcoin and why it is important; how Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies work; and how to get started with Bitcoin.

JUNE

FRIDAY 6/3 @ 10 AM [In-Person]

Bermuda – with Evan Weiner is a lecture about how it is Britain's oldest and smallest, but most affluent, British Overseas Territory; that Spain had it and gave it up; and its rather interesting relationship with the US.

FRIDAY 6/17 @ 10 AM [In-Person]

Audrey Hepburn – with Marty Schneit: discusses the following Audrey Heburn films: Roman Holliday, Funny Face, The Nun’s Story, My Fair Lady, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

MONDAY 6/27 @ 10 AM [Outdoor; Weather Permitting] The Adult Book Discussion Group discusses Transit by Rachel Cusk - about a writer and her two sons who
move to London in the wake of her family’s collapse.

MUSEUMPASSES Residents with a valid Teaneck

Library card can visit museums in New Jersey and New York for free, or at a discounted rate.

For more information on how to borrow a pass, and to see the list of participating museums, please visit our website:

teanecklibrary.org/ museum-passes

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TEEN EVENTS

Visit teanecklibrary.org/teens to register and for more info!

Officially launched in 2019, the TPL Teen Volunteer Program has adapted to meet the increasing community service needs of our teen patrons, while gaining valuable insight and assistance in the development of our teen programming department. Geared for students in middle and high schools, our Teen Volunteer program is open
to any student or resident in Teaneck. We currently have students from over fifteen schools! To learn more visit teanecklibrary.org/teenvolunteer, or attend one of our info sessions during Teen Volunteer Orientation on the first Thursday of each month.

Registration begins 3/28. Spring programs run 4/4 - 5/27.

Information about and registration for all Teen Programs & Events
		
can be found on the Teen Page atteanecklibrary.org/teens.
		
TEEN TUESDAYS @ 4 PM [In-Person] Grade 6-12 Engage with Teaneck Library staff, make new friends,
and help create the future programs of the library’s teen department, all while earning community service credit!

TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION THURSDAYS 4/7, 5/5, 6/2 @ 4 PM [Zoom]
Come and join us! Teens can get involved in the Library and earn community service.

GRAPHIC NOVEL WORKSHOP
THURSDAY 5/5 @ 4 PM [Zoom] Grade 5-12

TEEN VOLUNTEERS ARE A VALUABLE PART OF OUR LIBRARY!

Meet with an illustrator and a graphic novel writer of comics, including Scooby-Doo and Teen Titans, to learn about graphic novel writing and illustration.

STEM

TEEN HOUR OF CODE: PYTHON

MONDAY 5/16 @ 4 PM [In-Person] Ages 12+

Learn the basics of Python. Python is fun to learn

but is also a real programming language that powers websites and apps like Yelp and Twitter. Registration is required - space is limited. Please visit teanecklibrary.org/teens to register.

ARTS & CRAFTS PROGRAMS TEEN PAINT NIGHT
TUESDAY 5/10 @ 7 PM [Zoom] Grades 5-12

Join us for Teen Paint Night! Chat with friends as you get creative. Registration is required; space is limited. Please visit teanecklibrary.org/teens to register.

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CHILDREN’S EVENTS

Visit teanecklibrary.org/kids to register and for more info!

Registration is required for all children’s programs. Unless otherwise noted, all children’s programs will be held outdoors in the Children’s Reading Garden; and in case of poor weather, they will move indoors. Within the library building, masks are required for all patrons over 2 years of age.

WEEKLY STORYTIMES WILD THINGS STORYTIME WEDNESDAYS 4/6-5/25@ 4 PM

[In-Person]

Connect with nature at our weekly storytime for ages 3-6. Each week, we will be reading about and studying a different topic based on the Exploring Nature With Children curriculum.

BABY & TODDLER TIME [In-Person]
TUESDAYS 4/5-5/24@ 10:30 AM THURSDAYS 4/7-5/26@ 10:30 AM Baby & Toddler Time is best for babies and toddlers up to age 3. We encourage literacy with stories and rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities. Participants may sign up for the Tuesday storytime or the Thursday storytime.

HORA DE CUENTOS* (SPANISH STORYTIME)
MONDAYS 4/4 - 4/25 @ 6:30 PM [Facebook Live]
Los esperamos los lunes en Facebook en vivo a las 6:30 pm. Abril 4 a abril 25.

*Storytime is completely in Spanish.

STEM
HOUR OF CODE: DANCE PARTY THURSDAY 4/14 @ 4 PM [In-Person]

Ages 8-12 • Registration Required Code a dance party! Join us for an Hour of Code where we’ll have fun while learning basic programming. Beginners welcome. This program will be held in the library auditorium.

3D DESIGN & PRINT WORKSHOP MONDAY 5/9 @4 PM [In Person] Ages 8+ • Registration Required Learn to create and design with Tinkercad, then submit your design to be printed at Teaneck Library.
Registration is required - space is

limited. This program will be held in the library auditorium.

CLUBS & MORE KIDS BOOK CLUB
MONDAYS 4/25, 5/23@ 4 PM

[In-Person] Grades 1-3

Join us as we read, discuss a book, and do an activity together.

LEGO CLUB [In-Person] MONDAYS 4/25, 5/16 & 6/6 @ 7 PM
OR THURSDAYS 4/21, 5/19 & 6/9 @ 4 PM Do you love to create with Legos? Each meeting, children age 6+ meet to create and share their builds based on a theme. Participants may sign up for the Monday club or the Thursday club.

READ TO A DOG [In-Person] Children can sign up to read a book or books of their choice to certified therapy dog Venus “one-on-one”
in the Children’s Reading Garden. The purpose of this program is
to encourage reading, improve language skills, and give children a sense of security and confidence in their reading ability. Registration is required—one child per time
slot. Visit teanecklibrary.org/kids for available dates and times. We welcome children of all abilities.

DIA: CHILDREN’S DAY/BOOK DAY [In-Person]
THURSDAY 4/28 @ 4 PM Ages 4+ El día de los niños/El día de
los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly in April. The celebration emphasizes the
importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Join us on April 28 for
a bilingual storytime and craft in this

celebration of family literacy. Visit teanecklibrary.org/kids to register.

STORYTIME & CRAFT
A YEAR OF HOLIDAYS [In-Person] Join us for a Year of Holidays: a

series of programs highlighting some of our diverse community’s favorite holidays. Children are invited to celebrate and have some fun while learning about different cultures, holidays and traditions. Our holidays this year include
Three Kings Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Easter, Eid-al-Fitr, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Halloween, Day of the Dead,
Chanukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa.

MONDAY 4/11 @ 4 PM: EASTER EGG ART Registration required

THURSDAY 5/5@ 4 PM: EID AL-FITR HENNA ART Registration required

FRIDAY 6/17@ 3:30 PM: JUNETEENTH

MONTHLY CRAFTS

Kids can register to make and keep their very own craft.

Check teanecklibrary.org/kids to register for in-person or take-home crafts.

Information about and registration for all Children’s Programs and Events can be found on the Kids Page atteanecklibrary.org/kids.

Registration begins 3/28. Spring programs run 4/4 - 5/27.

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Our Annual Summer Reading program for all ages (adults, children and teens) begins June 13! Log your reading at teanecklibrary.beanstack.org
or via the Beanstack Tracker app June 13 through August 19 for a chance to win. Children and teens can win a variety of prizes, while adults can enter
a drawing. Stay tuned for more details!

NEW THIS YEAR!The first 50 children to complete the summer reading program will receive a Superstar Reader yard sign to display and celebrate their reading achievement.

For more information, contact the Children’s Department. Adults, please contact the Reference Department. TEANECK RESIDENTS ONLY.

The Summer Reading program is made possible by generous funding from the Friends of Teaneck Public Library. Photographs taken during this event may be used for publicity.

KIDS’ KICK-OFF PARTY [IN-PERSON] MONDAY 6/13 @ 6:30 PM (Rain Date 6/14)
		
ART GALLERY SPRING 2022 SHOWCASE:
April - Mitzi Rayner of the Simple Things in Life Photography: “April Showers…Bring May Flowers and Cherry Blossoms!”

May - Teaneck Holocaust Commemoration Committee Bergen County HS Students’ Artwork on the Resistance During the Holocaust

June - Adler Aphasia Center

All are welcome. Masks are required. If you are interested in our Art Gallery, please visit our website for more information teanecklibrary.org/art-gallery-policy

Become a Friend. Make check payable to
“Friends of the TPL” and mail to: Friends of the Teaneck Public Library 840 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666 OR donate via PayPal:

teanecklibrary.org/friends

Benefits include Friends’ Newsletter, early admission to various events, local business discounts, and the satisfaction of knowing you are a Friend of the Teaneck Public Library.

Why does the Library need "Friends?"

The Teaneck Library offers notary services for Teaneck residents,
at no charge.

For more information, please visit teanecklibrary.org/notary

840 TEANECK ROAD, TEANECK, NJ 07666 201.837.4171 www.teanecklibrary.org

AUDITORIUM As we return to in-person

events, we welcome applications for use of the Library Auditorium on a rolling basis.
Please visit our website for more information: teanecklibrary.org/ auditorium-policy

LIBRARY HOURS Sunday..................................1 PM - 5 PM Monday...............................9 AM - 9 PM Tuesday..............................9 AM - 9 PM Wednesday.......................9 AM - 9 PM Thursday ...........................9 AM - 9 PM Friday...................................9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday.............................9 AM - 5 PM

• Advocate on behalf of the Library for adequate budget consideration.

• Create and sponsor adult and children’s lectures, concerts, shows, and other activities.

• Run book sales; practice community outreach; underwrite special equipment requests from the staff; and engage in dialogue with decision-makers as to how best to provide support and funding at no cost to the taxpayers.

• We are an all volunteer, registered 501(c)3 non-profit.

HOLIDAY HOURS (CLOSED) Easter Sunday...................................4/17 Memorial Day Weekend......5/28-30

We would like to thank ALL of our supporters and donors, particularly the Friends of the Teaneck Public Library, for helping us make
this print newsletter possible!