Library Hours Monday Thursday 9:30 am to 8:30 pm Friday 10 am to 5 pm Saturday 10 am to 5 pm *Sunday (Sept. mid May)1 pm to 5 pm

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1 Mar./Apr. Book Mar./Apr bytes the Newsletter of the Upper Saddle River Library In This Issue Library Groups page 2 Fitness Classes page 2 Noteworthy News page 3 Adult Programs page 4 Afternoon Movies page 4 Outdoor Concert page 5 Mah Jongg Tournament page 5 Teen Programs page 6 Children s Programs page 7 Children s Summer Kickoff..... page 7 DUE SOUTH BAND Outdoor Concert on Thursday, July 26th 7 8:30 pm Pack your lawn chairs and picnic basket and head to the library for the Due South Band playing the best of New Country, Southern Rock, and Rock. Rain date Friday, July 27th. See page 5 for more information. Overdrive Returns With Libby, the one-tap reading app! We are excited to announce that OverDrive will return as ebccls vendor just in time for the Summer season! And with OverDrive s return comes their new and improved, one-tap app Libby. Check out an ebook or eaudiobook with Libby s simplified interface and start reading. And Kindle e-ink users, rest assured that OverDrive continues to support your devices. Read about Libby s features at: ebccls will be transitioning from CloudLibrary to OverDrive during the next few weeks. While the transition takes place, there will be limited material available on OverDrive but we expect all ebccls materials to be available for checkout or hold by Memorial Day weekend. Watch for updates as more information on the timeline becomes available. Libraries Rock! Registration for the Summer Reading Program begins June 1st Readers of all ages will explore all things musical this summer as we present Libraries Rock!, during our summer library program. Children who join the summer program keep their minds active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and succeed. Activities include games, musical crafts, art projects, science and engineering experiments, and more! The summer program kicks off on Wednesday, June 20th at 7 pm with comedian and juggler Jester Jim, a program for the entire family. In-person registration for the party and all summer programs begins on June 1st. 245 Lake Street Upper Saddle River, NJ Ph Fax usdrcirc@bccls.org Library Hours Monday Thursday 9:30 am to 8:30 pm Friday 10 am to 5 pm Saturday 10 am to 5 pm *Sunday (Sept. mid May)1 pm to 5 pm The Library remains open on Sundays thru May 6th. We will reopen on Sundays beginning September 9th. Holiday Closings Memorial Day Wknd., May 26th 28th Independence Day, July 4th Labor Day Wknd., Sept. 1st 3rd Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, May 16th at 6:30 pm Wednesday, June 20th at 6:30 pm

2 Library Groups & Fitness Classes Book clubs and fitness programs are open to Library cardholders in Bergen County. Programs are free unless noted. Registration is required. Novels at Night 1ST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 7:30 pm Go Club TUESDAYS 6:30 8:30 pm May 9th The Woman Next Door by Yewande Amotoso Hortensia James and Marion Agostino are neighbors. One is black, the other white. Both are successful women with impressive careers. Both have recently been widowed, and are living with questions, disappointments, and secrets. And each has something that the woman next door deeply desires. June 6th The Fact of a Body by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnovich The child of two lawyers, she is staunchly anti-death penalty. But the moment the convicted murderer s face flashes on the screen-- she is overcome with the feeling of wanting him to die. Shocked by her reaction, she digs deeper and deeper into the case. Coffee Talk 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 10 am May 17th The Childrens Act by Ian McEwan A beautiful and sad novel which explores the complex moral issues raised by a religious family s decision to refuse medical treatment to their son Adam as it involves a blood transfusion. June 21st Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari A groundbreaking narrative of humanity s creation and evolution that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be human. Chat & Stitch WEDNESDAYS 12 pm Drop-in with your needlework projects and share ideas. Enjoy the company of other needle crafters and complete projects you would never finish! Go is a strategic game that has entranced players for thousands of years. Fun and challenging, it is enjoyable to play at every level of understanding. Questions? Contact Ken Sugawara at: sugawarak@optonline.net. Bridge Club FRIDAYS 10:00 am Strength & Tone with Tracey Zysman 9:30 10:30 am May 14th June 2nd no class 5/28 Non-impact weight training using light weights and your own body weight for a total conditioning class. All fitness levels are welcome! Bring a pair of weights (3 6 lbs.) and a mat. Registration is required. *Fee for non-usr cardholders: 7 weeks $52.50 Gentle Stretch Yoga with Tracey Zysman 11 am 12 pm May 15th June 3rd Learn movements that will improve flexibility, range of motion and balance with the goal to keep participants healthy and active. Class will be performed standing as well as on a mat. Participants need to bring a mat. Registration is required. *Fee for non-usr cardholders: 8 weeks $60 Bridge lovers with passing knowledge of bidding and play-of-hand are welcome to join a fun and relaxed game. Contact Janet for information: NEW! Fitness Classes are FREE to USR cardholders Fees still apply to out of town residents*. Registration is required.

3 Noteworthy News Adult Summer Reading by Molly McKenney Reference Librarian Are you looking to get credit for all the books you read on the beach or listen to in the car on the way to work? Do you want a chance to win exciting prizes? Join the 3rd annual Adult Summer Reading club, which will run from June 1st August 31st. There is no required reading, anything goes! It promises to be even bigger and better than last year! Every book you read (or audiobook you listen to) will count towards an entry in our weekly raffle, and you can earn extra entries by completing the activities listed on the website. Questions? Contact Molly McKenney, Adult Services Librarian at the library or molly.mckenney@bccls.org. Registration is required. Going on Vacation? Borrow a Mobile Wireless HotSpot Mobile hotspot routers are available for USR library cardholders to borrow. Get the connectivity you need for your laptop, tablet or a digital camera by creating your own mobile hotspot virtually anywhere with our mobile router. It s perfect for those temporarily without internet access, going on vacation, or taking their business on the road. The lending period is for two weeks. See the device policy at the circ. desk for full details. Must be over 18 yrs. with a valid USR library card. Traveling? Take a Kindle along. The USR library has Kindle Paperwhites, pre-loaded with fiction/non-fiction, best-sellers and current popular titles for adults. These devices loan out for one week at a time. They are available at the circulation desk. We have Kindles for Kids too! Perfect for vacation! The Children s department has Kindle Fires pre-loaded with the latest book titles for children in 4th grade young adults. Find new releases, chapter books, popular series and award winners. Kindles are loaned out for one week and must be checked out by a parent or guardian. Museum Pass Program Sponsored by the Friends of the Library The Museum Pass program provides patrons the opportunity to visit a variety of attractions and enjoy the wonderful arts, culture and education that our area has to offer. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Upper Saddle River Library. How do I reserve a museum pass? Passes may be reserved at the circ. desk or by sending an to ann.witkowski@bccls.org. Please include your name, phone number, library bar code number, museum choice and three possible dates. You will receive an confirmation. You may also call the circ. desk to reserve your passes, To reserve you must be 18 years or older and have a valid USR library card. Free passes are available to: The Museum of the City of NY th Ave & 103rd St, New York, NY Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum Pier 86, W 46th St & 12th Ave, New York, NY The Guggenheim Museum th Ave, New York, NY Brooklyn Botanic Garden 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY Grounds for Sculpture 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ Storm King Art Center 1 Museum Rd, New Windsor, NY Yogi Berra Museum 8 Quarry Rd, Little Falls, NJ Montclair Art Museum 3 S Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ Museum of the Moving Image th Ave, Queens, NY The Frick Collection 1 E 70th St, New York, NY 7 new Museums added! Sign up online for enews Sign up for library enews at to receive monthly s about programs and events at the USR library. You may opt out at any time. page 3

4 Programs for Adults Adult programs are open to Library cardholders in Bergen County. Programs are free unless noted. Registration is required as seating is limited. Navigating Key Genealogy Websites TUESDAY May 15th 7 8:30 pm We welcome back professional genealogist, Anthony Lauriano, who will give a page by page discussion on how to easily find many different family records on major Genealogy websites. Attendees will learn how to utilize key websites in the comfort of their own home. He will also show how to effectively use the postal system to obtain vital records. There will be a question and answer period. Registration is required. Author: Richard Muti THURSDAY May 3rd 7 8:30 pm Local author Richard Muti joins us for a discussion and book signing of The Charmer: The True Story of Robert Reldan Rapist, Murderer, and Millionaire and the Women who Fell Victim to his Allure. Robert Reldan, a handsome, personable charmer of the Ted Bundy mold, had an engaging, friendly smile that promised a charming personality and inspired trust. A smile that would, over the next 20 years, cause a dozen unsuspecting women to drop their guard and place themselves under the power a ruthless criminal. Richard Muti spent 19 years as a successful trial prosecutor and has taught at three New Jersey universities. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Harvard Business School, and Rutgers Law School, as well as a former Navy pilot and former mayor of Ramsey, NJ. Board Game Afternoons Are you a board game master looking to showcase your skills? Or you re a beginner just learning how to play? Adults are welcome to our board game afternoon program events, where we ll play games such as Scrabble, Boggle, card games, and more! Registration is requested. page 4 THURSDAY June 7th & July 5th 1 pm Fitness Classes are free! for Upper Saddle River cardholders Strength & Tone MONDAY 9:30 10:30 am May 14th July 2nd Non-impact weight training that uses light weights and your own body weight for a total conditioning class. All fitness levels are welcome! Bring a pair of weights (3-6 lbs.) and a mat. no class 5/28. Registration is required. *Fee for non-usr cardholders: 7 weeks $52.50 Gentle Yoga Stretch TUESDAY 11 am 12 pm May 5th July 3rd Learn movements to improve flexibility, range of motion and balance with the goal of keeping healthy and active. Classes are performed standing as well as on a mat. Participants need to bring a mat. Registration is required. *Fee for non-usr cardholders: 8 weeks $60 Afternoon Movies 1 pm Join our afternoon movies. We ll provide the snacks! May 10th Darkest Hour (new release) May 31st Dial M for Murder (classic) June 14th The Post (new release) June 28th Charade (classic) July 12th new release TBA July 26th The African Queen (classic) August 9th new release TBA August 23rd The Princess Bride (classic) Register for adult programs online at

5 Summer Concert DUE SOUTH BAND John Bennet karyn michaels Kevin Hoban GREGG ALEO Thursday, July 26th 7 8:30 pm rain date is Friday, July 27th Pack up your lawn chairs and picnic basket and head to the Upper Saddle River library for a relaxing outdoor concert with your family, friends and neighbors! Due South is one of New Jersey s top country bands, performing hits from artists such as Brooks and Dunn, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, and Keith Urban to name just a few. They also cover music from legendary performers like Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash. Please park at the Hopper-Goetschius House or Lions Park. Concert is sponsored by the Friends of the USR Library and USR Recreation Department. Mah Jongg Tournament Sunday, May 20th at 10 am 4:30 pm Calling all Mah Jongg players: The Friends of the Upper Saddle River Library are hosting a Mah Jongg tournament fundraiser at the USR Library. The cost to participate is $45 per person and includes 6 rounds of play and lunch. Prizes will be awarded and all proceeds benefit the Friends of the USR Library. Questions? Call the library Find registration forms in the library or at page 5

6 May & June Teen Programs Grade 6 & up Teen programs are open to USR cardholders only. Pre-registration, in person, is required (unless program is designated as drop-in). MOVIE MONDAYS March 5th April 3 pm Wednesday May 3 pm Grades 6 & up. Relax with friends after school with popcorn and a movie. No movies on 4/2. TVC TEEN VOLUNTEER CLUB Do you love Kirby, Pikachu, Bowser and Rosalina? Want to compete against friends to win a cool prize? Come sign up for this tournament and enjoy snacks, games and fun competition. Registration is required. Wednesday Warriors March 7th April 3 pm Drop in after school with your friends for Wii U games and snacks! Grades 6 & up. Tuesdays, May 15th & June 3 pm Thursdays, May 17th & June 6 pm Open to 6th graders and above who are looking for community service hours. No registration is required and after each program attended they will receive a certificate for those 60 minutes. Borrow a Kindle Fire Perfect to take on vacation, one device with lots of books! The YA department has Kindle Fires pre-loaded with the latest book titles for young adults. Find new releases, chapter books, popular series and award winners. Kindles are loaned out for one week and must be checked out by a parent or guardian. page 6 UNLIMITED ONLINE TUTORING! FREE unlimited online tutoring from 10 am 10 pm daily in Math, Science, English, Social Studies and Writing. Students work with Tutor.com tutors to help complete homework, prparing for a test and understand the concepts they are learning in class. Log onto Tutor.com from A USR Library card is required.

7 Children s programs are open to USR cardholders only. Pre-registration, in person, is required (unless program is designated as drop-in). Summer Kick-Off May & June Children s Programs SUMMER READING KICKOFF! COMEDIAN & JUGGLER JESTER JIM! Wednesday, June 7 pm A family program Registration begins June 1st Kick-off the Summer Reading program with a party for the whole family! Young and old will be glued to comedian and juggler Jester Jim s every move as he makes you laugh, and amazes you with his juggling moves! Mother s Day Craft PreK 5th Grade Thurs., May 3:30 4:30 pm Drop-in and make a special gift for your Mom or Grandma! Craft materials and gift wrap are provided Books Before Kindergarten Do you want to promote kindergarten readiness while also instilling a life-long love of reading? Then participate in this free program and read 1,000 books with your child before he or she begins kindergarten! 1. Register at the children s desk at the USR library. Pick up your log and recommended reading lists. 2. Start logging your books on paper or on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten app (itunes or Android). 3. Bring your log to the library at each milestone (50, 100, 200, 300, etc.) to receive a reward and be featured on our display. 4. Any child who reaches 1,000 books will have his/her picture posted on the BCCLS website (with your permission) and be invited to a BCCLS wide party. There is no begin or end date for this program. Just read with your child and ENJOY! Make a Gift for Dad PreK 5th Grade Thurs., June 3:30 4:30 pm Drop-in and make a special gift for your Dad or Grandpa! Craft materials and gift wrap are provided. Borrow a Kindle Fire for Kids The Children s department has Kindle Fires pre-loaded with the latest book titles for children in 4th grade young adults. Find new releases, chapter books, popular series and award winners. Kindles are loaned out for one week and must be checked out by a parent or guardian. Need a hand with homework? FREE unlimited sessions are available! Is your child stuck on a homework problem at night? They can connect to a live tutor from 10 am 10 pm daily at Tutor.com. Find help to complete homework, understand concepts or study for a test or any kind of academic question in math, science, English, social studies and writing. Study and test prep resources are available 24/7. Find link at www. uppersaddleriverlibrary.org under the Online Services tab. page 7