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Riverdale Public Library Newsletter
E-Book News
The new e-book and audiobook provider is here - 3M Cloud. It is easier than ever to download e-books and audiobooks to to your PC, tablet, iPad, or phone. All the content is just for MAIN patrons. Click here to check it out! Need help getting started? Call the library to arrange a one-on-one session to help you download to your device.
The Friends Annual Book Sale is March 27 - 29th, 2015. Great Books at Great Prices - Movies and Music too!
Book Sale Hours: Friday, March 27, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday is bag day - fill a bag for $5.
Book Sale Location: Riverdale Community Center, 57 Loy Avenue, Riverdale NJ 07457
Announcing a New DVD/CD Media Drop for the Convenience of Our Patrons
The Friends of the Riverdale Public Library have generously donated an outdoor DVD/CD Media Drop. You can now drop your movies off even though the library is closed. The new drop box sits next to our regular book drop.
Children and Teen Programs
Spring storytimes and programs are here! Check out events and opportunities on the Kids and Teen pages of our website.
Adult Programs
Register for one or more of our programs
Coming up soon....
AARP Driver Safety Course – Saturday, March 7 AND March 14 – 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Factors related to aging can increase the risk of crashes and injury among drivers. The purpose of this course is to help drivers of all ages to maintain their mobility and independence by refreshing their driving skills and learning how to adjust to age-related challenges. Cost: $15.00 for AARP members; $20.00 for non-members. Both sessions must be completed; course participants may be eligible for auto insurance premium discounts.
Diabetes 101: Diabetes Management through Healthy Eating and Exercise - Wednesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m. Nutrition and exercise play key roles in managing diabetes. Allison Smith, MPH, RD, ShopRite of Lincoln Park’s registered dietician, will give an educational presentation on gaining better control of your blood sugar through diet and exercise.
Spring Gardening - Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 p.m. Does your garden need a makeover? Want to create a new garden from scratch? Master Gardener Bill Moran will focus on both of these topics. He will also cover proper gardening tools and their use, how to purchase new annuals and perennials, and how to plan a vegetable garden with a growing season from mid-March through early January.
Computer Classes
We offer a variety of computer instruction classes. View or download our schedule of computer classes, from January through June. Call the library or stop by to register - 973-835-5044.
Coming up soon...
iPad and Tablet Users Group
New to using a tablet? Bring your device and learn the basics in this monthly workshop for tablet users looking to increase their skills and share knowledge and experience. Learn how to access public Wi-Fi, change settings, set up email, and install and remove apps. Attend once, or as many sessions as you need. Meets the third Friday of each month, January through June, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Movies
Friday Matinees: Second Fridays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Recent blockbuster movies shown on the big screen. Refreshments served. Call the library for the movie title and to register.
Learn a Language
Available through the Morris Automated Information Network (M.A.I.N.)
.jpg) Welcome to the world's largest-language learning center, with over 80 languages, and 50 ESL for non-English speakers offered. Pronunciator provides up to 10,000 phrases to learn per language; 3,000,000 vocabulary words across the languages; up to 350 hours of downloadable audio lessons per course; 2,000 downloadable PDF phrasebooks; and 20,000 photos and custom illustrations to complement learning. Click on the Pronunciator image to start learning a new language.
Digital Magazines Available - Twenty two new magazines have been added for 2015. Through the Morris Automated Information Network (MAIN) library consortium, digital issues of popular magazines are available to read on your computer, tablet, or e-reader or Smartphone device.
Popular Mechanics, Martha Stewart Living, The Economist, The Food Network Magazine are just some of the magazines available. Click here for an updated list. Like to cook? Bon Appetit is now available!
Always available, and you have it as long as you like - once downloaded, it's yours! Click the Zinio logo above to start downloading, or go to https://www.rbdigital.com/mainincnj/service/zinio/landing?
Click here for additional instructions, or stop in at the library for help.
Wireless Hot Spot
The Library has wireless access throughout the building so you can bring your laptop! |
