Schiavo Library February 2021 Newsletter

Schiavo Library February 2021 Newsletter February Schedule 

  

Just a reminder - the library will be closed for the first two weeks of February again this year. This will provide needed maintenance time. We will be reopening on February 16th with our regular schedule. 

  

February: Library Lovers’ Month If you love your local library, show it! Write notes of gratitude to your local librarian or maybe even better - write your local politicians and tell them how important our libraries are to everyone! Or just stop in and enjoy our lovely Library. You can still Donate (Books, DVD’s, VHS Tapes or Money) all donations are appreciated.

Virtual Poetry Night:

Please go on our Facebook page and check if you will be attending. Echezonachukwu Nduka, poet and pianist, is the author of Chrysanthemums for Wide-eyed Ghosts (2018) and Waterman (2020). He lives in New Jersey. To learn more about him, visit his website here - https://www.artnduka.com/

We will be going LIVE or Zoom through Facebook. I will fill in more details as we get closer. Please invite and share with your Friends. Thank you. Event is February 25th (Thursday) at 6pm

Groundhog Day Stay Tuned, we find out February 2nd if we are having an early Spring or 6 more weeks of winter. 

Melissa Warren, Library Director

www.strathmerelibrary.org

Schiavo Library: June 2020 Newsletter

Schiavo Library: June 2020 Newsletter    

Used Book Sale:

Our 11th annual “Welcome Summer” Used Book Sale is going to be on our Facebook page, LIVE. The sale continues until we get word, we can open the building again. We have TONS of books! Great Prices.  Visit: www.facebook.com/schiavolibrary

Library 11^th Anniversary:

We are celebrating  “11” great years here at the Schiavo Library!

Stop by Thursday, June 25^th (10am-4pm)

Celebrate with us, we will have a table of snacks and water (outside). We would love to take your picture, so smile when you stop by.                                                      

Summer Programs & Events Preview:

Our summer storytime programs will begin on Thursday, June 11th.  Storytime is now offered Tues/Thurs.  10:30am-11:00am via online through our Facebook page LIVE.  Visit: www.facebook.com/schiavolibrary

All of our other programs including the Turtle Program, due to the way new changes have to be made are currently cancelled.  We will continue to bring you updates if anything changes. 

The Librarians will be available, more regularly Tuesday-Saturday 10-4pm beginning June 16^th. The Library building will remain closed to public however, we are still here available to serve in any way we can. 

Library News:        

Due to the changes of Covid-19.  We are bringing the library to you in more of a technical/online way.  We are going to be bringing you the Book Sale, and Storytime online LIVE.  We are working to bring our catalog online as well.  In the meantime you can always call the library at 609-486-6265, or email us at info@strathmerelibrary.org We would be more than happy to help assist in finding any books and doing curbside assistance.  Membership Renewals, are greatly accepted and appreciated.  

It can be dropped in the drop box, or you can mail: 801 South Commonwealth Avenue, Strathmere, NJ 08248

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Melissa Warren, Library Director      
www.strathmerelibrary.org

Schiavo Library: April 2020 Newsletter

Schiavo Library: April 2020 Newsletter 

News:

Due to the Covid-19, we are closed until further notice.  I will pop in to the library from time to time to collect any books placed in book drop, you can email for renewals (info@strathmerelibrary.org), I can take care of renewals remotely.  If you are aware of any late fees or membership renewals, please place in an envelope in the Book Drop box. 

Mahjong Lessons:

Mahjong is suspended at this time.  However, when we are able to re-open again, Mahjong can still be played Wednesdays if, there are players interested and want to get together.  We are more than happy to have you play here at the Library, we have Mahjong tile sets, and tables.  If you are interested, please call the library (609 486-6265).

Save the dates:

Our Annual Memorial Day Used Book Sale is scheduled for May 22nd – June 20^th. We have been taking in books all winter long, books are filling up the library.

It’s a light month for announcements, not much happening.   Stay safe everyone, we hope to see you all back again soon!  In good health!

             

                                                                       

Have a Happy & Blessed Easter!                          

Melissa Warren, Library Director    

www.strathmerelibrary.org

Schiavo Library: January 2020 Newsletter

Schiavo Library: January 2020 Newsletter

Winter Challenges
Happy New Year, New Decade! To everyone. We are still here, if you are looking for something to do we got you covered, you can listen to music, do a puzzle, play some board games, read up on some of our latest titles. So much available stop on in. The Library is bright and cheerful and warm, and we love catching up with our patrons.


Food Collection Box
Annually, we are still collecting food for the Local food banks. Please take a moment to go through your pantry and see what you can contribute.


Mahjong
Mahjong continues here at the library. Wednesday is the usual day for play. Lessons can also be scheduled with Wendy Dougherty. Call for any changes or updates or to schedule lessons (609 486-6265).


Winter Movie Matinees – Fridays1:00pm
Our Movie Matinees will continue throughout the winter on Thursday afternoons.
January 3: Lego Movie 2
January 10: Five Feet apart
January 17: The kid who would be king
January 24: A Star is born
January 31: The house with a Clock in it’s walls


Looking ahead the Schedule for February
The Library will closed during the slow winter. We will be Closed in February – from Feb. 4th until Feb. 15th. The library will reopen with normal hours February 18th Tuesday-Friday 8:30-2:30pm, Saturday 10-4pm. Any questions, please call or email: (609) 486-6265 or info@strathmerelibrary.org         

Keep up to date with our Facebook Page, give us a like. Follow us. www.facebook.com/schiavolibrary

Melissa Warren , Library Director
www.strathmerelibrary.org

Schiavo Library: November 2019

Schiavo Library: November 2019 

Newsletter Daylight Savings – Reminder 
Reminder November 3rd the Clocks get reset back 1 hour.

Vote Here: Nov. 6th
Again this year voters in Strathmere will be using the library instead of the fire hall. Voting is here from 6 am to 8 pm. The library is open for Voting ONLY but closed for library business that day

Revised Check-out Periods
For the winter we will extend check-out periods for books (and audiobooks) to 30 days and for DVDs to 14 days. Don’t forget: you can always renew by phone or email.

Mahjong
Continues here at the library, Usually on Wenesdays at 10:00am. Anyone is welcome. Contact the Library if you are New and would like to set up a lesson time with her. For more Information contact the Library: 609-486-6265

Thanksgiving Hours
The library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday (11/28nd) and Friday (11/29th). Library will be open on Saturday with normal hours 10am-4pm.

Library – Social Media Info.
Don’t forget to visit from time to time Facebook page for Schiavo Library www.facebook.com/schiavolibrary and we are on Instagram @schiavol2009 (*note that is a lower case L in between schiavo and 2009). Drop by our pages say hello or if you have pictures you would like to share of the library or of Strathmere please do.

Pay it Forward (Give Back):
This Holiday Season, we have two great opportunities to give back to those in need and who often get overlooked during this time of the year. We will be accepting gently used Coats, Hats, Scarves, Gloves, Socks for Children and Adults to be sent as part of a Code Blue project this Winter. We are also making care sets part of our Adopt a Grandparent program, these packages will be delivered to nursing homes and shelters and help spread some cheer. The sets are $15 each stop by library fill out form, the goal is to reach as many as possible by Nov 30th.


 Melissa Warren, Library Director

Schiavo Library: September 2019 Newsletter 

Used Book Sale: 
Our Tenth annual end of summer book sale is happening now! Library hours will remain 10-4pm until the end of September. Stop on in - the sale goes on until the end of September. Lots of great Books still left.

September News:
September is “Amnesty Month.” NO FINES are collected for overdue books!
September returns to normal off-season hours – NO Thursday evening hours.
*Beginning October library hours will go back to (Tuesday – Friday 8:30-2:30, and Saturdays 10-4)
* MahJong continues here this fall – times vary, call the library for more information.


End of Summer Recap:
We had a great Storytime (21 attended) and Lego Club (19 attended) this summer. Our Summer reading program was a great success thank you all who participated (11 completed program). We had our summer family activities which are always so much fun, and you guys make it special. Family Scavenger Hunt (15 attended). It was an awesome time. Family Bingo Night (4 attended). Mahjong – was also played here a few times this month.

September Ideas:
Thank you all for a wonderful Summer, we look forward to seeing you again next year! Have a great school year kid’s – looking forward to next year’s Reading program.


😊 Melissa Warren, Library Director

Schiavo Library: August 2019 Newsletter

Schiavo Library: August 2019 Newsletter

Summer Fun Highlights

We have had an awesome Summer so far, but the fun isnt over yet.  Check out the rest of our programs we have for this month below.  Here are a few Photos from July’s events which were our Bird-Nature Walk on the beach (10 attended); Turtle Terrapin Release (122 attended); Horseshoe Crab Program (20 attended): We also Named an Oystercatcher Chick “Rocky”

                                                                                                      

                 

                                                     

  

August Activities

We still have a couple more weeks of our children’s activities for the summer; please join us for:

·         Story Time – Tuesday & Thursday 10:30 – 11:00am

·         LEGO Club – Tuesday & Thursday 11:00-11:30am

·         Family Scavenger Hunt – Thursday, August 1st (6pm)

·         Wildlife Conservation Film – “Lions and Elephants” – Thursday, August 8^th (6pm)

·         Family BINGO night – Thursday, August 15^th (6pm)

·         Wildlife Conservation Film – “Orangutans and The Great Apes” – Thursday, August 22^nd (6pm)

Summer Raffle Winner

The “Summer kickoff” was won by Rose Rhine. Congratulations!!

The Huge “Turtle Basket” was won by Suzanne Teleha. Congratulations!!

We still have another “Kids Summer Fun” basket currently raffling, Drawing is August 15^th tickets $1 ea.

End of Summer Used Book Sale

Save the dates: Aug. 30th – Sept. 28^th. Get your bargains here!  

Melissa Warren, Library Director

Enjoy the rest of your Summer!

Schiavo Library: July 2019 Newsletter

Schiavo Library: July 2019 Newsletter     

Summer Hours & Summer Programs:           

Our summer hours are here (Note: 4^th of July we are CLSOED). We’ll be open additional hours on Thursdays from 10 am to 8 pm. Children’s programs start on July 2^nd and our special family events (SignUp):

*Wetlands Terrapin Release Program - July 11th @ 6:00pm. (Please join us rain or shine!)

*Wildlife Conservation Film (Shark Week) – July 17^th @6:00pm

*Bird –Nature Walk Program – July 18^th @6pm (Meet by Statepark, end of Strathmere Beach)

*HorseShoe Crab Program – July 25^th @ 6:00pm. (Rain or Shine inside Library)

Children’s Summer Programs:

Storybook Time is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30 (all ages welcome) and LEGO club is right after that. We have a summer reading program, “Catch a Dragon by the tale” and a children’s drawing contest. Special Prizes if you complete Reading Form.  Teens Bookmark and T-shirt Contest. Stop in for more information on these. We have a “Makerspace Table” set up for crafts and science activities - available all day.

Used Book Sale:

Our “Welcome Summer” used book sale was a big hit as usual.  We had 327 people visit the library to browse and buy. Our total profit was $564.30. We really appreciate the book donations all year long. Thank you!

Other Summer Events for Families:

1. Art Show – Jane Golas paintings are on display now (In the Library ~ Available for purchase) & Patricia, Jeanette Poppert paitnings are on Display now (~ Available for purchase) à Inquire within!
2. Team Scavenger Hunt – August 1^st  @ 6:00pm
3. Wildlife Conservation Film (Lions & Elephants) – August 8^th @ 6:00pm
4. Family BINGO Night – August 15^th @ 6:00pm
5. Wildlife Conservation Film (Orangutans & The Great Apes) – August 22^nd @ 6:00pm
6. Raffle Drawings for Children’s Fun Basket – drawing July 30^th  (Another Raffle Coming up end of August)

For Adults: Mahjong is still on Wednesday’s 10:30am (Except on 4^th of July, as we are closed for Parade)

                                                                                 

Melissa Warren, Library Director 

Some Birthday 10 year Celebration Pics

Schiavo Library: June 2019 Newsletter

Schiavo Library: June 2019 Newsletter  

Used Book Sale:

Our 10th annual “Welcome Summer” Used Book Sale is going strong. The sale continues until at least June 15^th. Stop in; we have TONS of books left! Great Prices.  June 11^th will begin our “Fill a Bag for $2” sale.

Library 10^th Anniversary:

We are celebrating  “10” great years here at the Schiavo Library! Stop in week of June 25^th – we will be celebrating all week with special gifts for the first ten visitors throughout the week. And celebrating with cupcakes on Thursday, June 27^th All day.

                                               

Summer Programs & Events Preview:

Our summer storytime programs will begin on July 2nd.  Storytime is now offered Tues/Thurs. 

For Teens, we have a BookMark Contest as well as a T-Shirt contest.

Adults, we have Mahjong! They will continue to meet every Wednesday morning.  Our late Night evenings will begin every Thursday June 13^th – Aug 29^th. 

(Please sign up at Library ahead of time for events, stop in or Call Tel.# 609-486-6265, or email: info@strathmerelibrary.org)

Our Events: (some NEW!)

· Wildlife Conservation Film Festival “Summer Series”  Grab a flyer for Dates starting June 13^th @6pm. 

· WETLANDS TRAVELING TURTLES & TERRAPIN RELEASE: July 11^th 6:00pm (Parking Lot)

· BIRD Nature Walk– July 18^th Program starts at 6pm, try to arrive at least 10-15 min prior.  Meeting at the North end of Strathmere, near Statepark.  Will be meeting with Hosts Debbie Rivel & the Conserve Wildlife NJ to take a tour on beach.  Bring Binoculars, and cameras.  (Sign up at the Library)

· HORSESHOE CRAB – July 25^th Program starts 6pm,  come learn about these magnificent creatures and why they are important to our wildlife, especially in our area.  RARE old Dinosaur! Meet at the Library inside.  (Sign up at the Library)                                                     

· FAMILY TEAM SCAVENGER HUNT: August 1^st  6:00pm (Sign up at the Library)

· FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: August 15^th 6:00pm (Sign up at the Library)

Library News:         

Be on the lookout this Summer we will be adding YA – Audio Books to our collection as well as we will be adding YA - Playaway readers (Just need a set of headphones/earplugs plug in and play)

 Our Summer Raffle is underway, “Summer Kick-off” Basket, $1 a ticket.  Drawing ends June 15^th. 

  Also, we are hosting a Book Signing for “One Loose String” by: Christine Scarpa  June 20^th @ 5pm.

Don’t forget Father's Day June 16th                                 

Melissa Warren, Library Director

www.strathmerelibrary.org

                                                                               

Meet the author Christine Scarpa

Strathmere Library Poetry event, Saturday May 18th

Strathmere Library T-shirt Design contest

Schiavo Library: May 2019 Newsletter

Schiavo Library: May 2019 Newsletter

New Books:

New Titles added to the Collection:

                                                                                            

                                

Used Book Sale: May 24

Our next used book sale will begin on May 23^rd. Save the date! Lots of books – very cheap! The sale will last until June 15th. Any questions, call the library: (609) 486-6265. Our Hours are 8:30am – 2:30pm (Tuesday – Friday).  10am – 4pm (Saturday’s).  Email: info@strathmerelibrary.org.

Mahjong Lessons / Games:

We are continuing with mahjong lessons on Wednesdays. Call or email the library: we need your phone number and email address so that Wendy can get in touch with you in case of changes.

Summer Program (sneak peek):

This summer some favorites – Story hour (Will now be offered on Tuesdays and Thursday Mornings), LEGO club, and Terrapin Release Program, Makerspace Table that will be available at all times (for crafts and science experiments) and WII game system for active indoor fun (especially on those rainy days) and Movie Nights. Summer Reading Program Theme “Dragons”. ~ Stay Tuned!

Save the Date:

May 18^th – is Poetry Event! We will be honored to host Two Local Poets Echezonachukwu Nduka, & Marya Parral. Light refreshments available.  We hope for a nice turn out to supoort these Poets.    

                                             

                                                  

Mother’s Day is May 12^th!     

                                    

Melissa Warren, Library Director   
strathmerelibrary.org
       

Schiavo Library: April 2019 Newsletter

Schiavo Library: April 2019 Newsletter

News Events:
Save the Date! May 18 th (Saturday) @ 2pm. Our Poetry Event will commence with Echezonachukwu Nduka & Marya Parral both will be here taking turn doing readings, and afterwards discussions. Light refreshment will be available. Mr. Nduka’s book Chrysanthemums for Wide-Eyed Ghost will be available for purchase.

Food Bank Collection :
Thank you, to those who have helped our food bank collection. The products will be delivered to a local Food bank. Thank you for helping families in need.

Spring Mahjong Lessons:
Wendy Dougherty has been away. However, Mahjong can still be played Wednesdays if, there are players interested and want to get together. We are more than happy to have you play here at the Library, we have Mahjong tile sets, and tables. If you are interested, please call the library (609 486-6265).

Save the dates :
Our Annual Memorial Day Used Book Sale is scheduled for May 23 th – June 15 th . We have been taking in books all winter long, books are filling up the library.
Also , June 20 th (Thursday) @ 5pm – we will be hosting a Local Author Christine Scarpa of Cape May County, who will be reading excerpts from her first published Novel “One Loose String”

Schiavo Library will be Celebrating our 10 year Anniversary  (Thursday June 27th ) be on the lookout for our New Banners. Special things going on during our birthday, pop in to see. Put the dates on your calendar!​

Have a Happy & Blessed Easter!
 Melissa Warren, Library
www.strathmerelibrary.org

Schiavo Library: March 2019 Newsletter

Schiavo Library: March 2019 Newsletter     

News Event:

It’s been a quiet cold winter.   We continue to take donations throughout the year, we just want to thank you all for your generosity. 

Also to note, we have something in the works to be on the lookout for a Poetry Night event with Echezonachukwu Nduka & Marya Parral  is happening in May 2019, more details to come. 

Food Bank Collection:

Thank you for all your donations.  We will continue to collect until the end of this Month.  Then it will be delivered to a Local Food Bank.

Spring is in the air:

It’s time for the sun to shine upon us longer.  Daylight Savings time is Sunday, March 10^th.  Don’t forget to “Spring Forward”.   First Day of Spring is Tuesday, March 20^th.   Keep in Mind to note Easter is very late this year April 21^st. 

Library Quotes:

“The world is full of Magical places and the library has always been one of them for me.  A library can be that special place for our children” ~Julie Andrews

                                            

Schiavo will be 10yrs old this June!                                         

Melissa Warren, Library Director 
www.strathmerelibrary.org

Schiavo Library February 2019 Newsletter

Schiavo Library February 2019 Newsletter

February Schedule:
Just a reminder - the library will be closed for the first two weeks of February again this year. This will provide needed maintenance time. We’ll be reopening on February 15th with our regular schedule. Mahjong games will be postponed until we resume on Friday, Feb. 15th .

Food Bank Collection:
During January and February the library will be a collection point for donations for our area food banks. If you have any non-perishables that you would like to donate, please stop in.

February: Library Lovers’ Month:
If you love your local library, show it! Write notes of gratitude to your local librarian or maybe even better - write your local politicians and tell them how important our libraries are to everyone! Or just stop in and enjoy our lovely Library. You can still Donate (Books, DVD’s, VHS Tapes or Money) all donations are appreciated.

Goodreads Most Popular Books for 2018 : 
Goodreads has a nice list of favorites. Their readers recently voted and the results were announced last month. Top Popular picks for 2018:

We have them available in the library, stop on in. This is just a partial list; for many more titles go to their website: www.goodreads.com. You can also sign up for monthly e-newsletters. Good reading!

Groundhog Day:
Stay Tuned, we find out February 2nd if we are having an early Spring or 6 more weeks of winter.


Melissa Warren, Library Director
www.strathmerelibrary.org

Schiavo Library: January 2019 Newsletter

Schiavo Library: January 2019 Newsletter

Winter Challenges
Despite the cold and the snow, we’re open. If you need to get out of the house (even for just a few minutes), stop in. The library is bright and warm and cheerful. We’ve got books, magazines and the daily newspaper to browse. You could even listen to some music.

Food Collection Box
We are still collecting food for the Local food banks and to the Coast Guard due to the recent government shutdown. Please take a moment to go through your pantry and see what you can contribute. Thanks! List of items needed is posted on Facebook Page. www.facebook.com/schiavolibrary

Mahjong
Mahjong continues here at the library. Wednesday is the usual day for play. Lessons can also be scheduled with Wendy Dougherty. Call for any changes or updates or to schedule lessons (609-486- 6265).

Movie Matinees – Thursday 1:00pm
Our Movie Matinees will continue throughout the winter on Thursday afternoons.
January 3: Merlin
January 10: Sampson
January 17: Wall-E
January 24: Ricky and the Flash
January 31: Wild

New Schedule for February
The Library will closed during the slow winter. We will be Closed in February – from Feb. 1st until Feb. 14th. The library will reopen with normal hours February 15th Tuesday-Friday 8:30-2:30pm, Saturday 10-4pm.


Any questions, please call or email: (609) 486-6265 or info@strathmerelibrary.org


 Melissa Warren , Library Director
www.strathmerelibrary.org

Schiavo Library: December 2018 Newsletter

Schiavo Library: December 2018 Newsletter Holiday 

Merchandise Sale 
We are having a 50% off sale on our Long sleeve Shirts. Normally priced at $15; we are selling them for $7.50 ~Limited in size availability, stop in while supplies last!
 We also have other Merchandise gifts available: Snow globes, Mugs, Hats, Tote Bag, they make great gifts.

Friday Movie Matinees (1:00pm) 
December 7: ELF
December 14: Scrooged
December 21 : Santa Clause

Christmas - Crafts 
At our Makerspace Table this month, we will feature several special holiday crafts. Children can make a reindeer or Christmas tree ornament out of popsicle sticks or a candy cane ornament using beads.

Books under the Tree
We are continuing our annual tradition – books under the tree! What better present than a book! Come in and choose one for you or a friend.

Holiday Hours
Our schedule for the holidays: Open Dec. 22
Closed from Dec. 24 to January 1
Reopen January 2, 2019



 Happy Holidays!
 Melissa Warren, Library Director
www.strathmerelibrary.org

Schiavo Library November 2018 Newsletter

September Schiavo Library Newsletter

Schiavo Library: September 2018 Newsletter    

Used Book Sale

Our Ninth annual end of summer book sale is happening now! Library hours are generally 10-4pm. Some days we open earlier. Stop on in - the sale goes on until the end of September.  Lots of great Books still left.                                                 

September News

September is “Amnesty Month.” NO FINES are collected for overdue books!

September returns to normal off-season hours – NO Thursday evening hours.

MahJong continues here this fall – times vary, so call the library for more information.

End of Summer Recap:

We had Storytime and Lego Club all summer, sadly we hardly had anyone to read to or play legos with.  J Remember us next Summer we have it Tuesday’s.  

Our Summer Family activities are always so much fun, and you guys make it special. 

Family Scavenger Hunt (10 attended).  We had 1 huge family breakup into 3 groups.  It was a good time. Next year, lookout we will have a whole new list and hopefully other families to challenge. 

Family Bingo Night (3 attended) However, there were several games played and lots of prizes.

Mahjong – was also played here a few Thursday (Late) evenings. 

       

                                                 

September Ideas:

Be on the lookout for our Banned Books display, the week of September 23^rd

Have a great fall!

Melissa Warren, Library Director