West Deptford library staff set up a NJ Library Champion display featuring Trent Cole this week.  We all wish Trent and the rest of the team the best tonight!

WDFPL is closed today due to a beautiful snowfall.  Hoot n’ Annie, today’s children’s program has been cancelled. 

Check out how folks are reacting to this seasonal surprise.

The snow continues to fall here in South Jersey and though the library building is closed, feel free download an audiobook, browse the collection, renew materials or place holds online. 

Thanks to the Philadelphia Inquirer for this timely giggle.

Read, relax and share some fun in your neck of the woods today - whether it’s snowy or not.

Karen Boucher, Project Coordinator, shares details on Santa’s latest delivery.

“Just wanted to let you all know that 30 boxes were picked up by Thorofare postmaster Joe Garrity for our troops.  15 boxes to each of our guys units, Marine Cpl Dominic Zappone and Army Spc Michael Maggio.  The postmaster came dressed in a Santa coat & hat and he was as excited as we were about getting our packages sent out.

Thank you all for your loving generosity and help.  Each of you had a part in letting some serviceman or woman know that they are not forgotten and that their many sacrifices are appreciated by all of us.  A special thank you to Gwen Simpson and the staff and students at Durand Academy who made holiday cards to go in with the goodies we collected. The love & support expressed in those cards was absolutely priceless!  We’re not sure how long it will take for delivery but we will keep you posted when we hear from our contacts or their families.

God bless all of you and your families and God bless America!”

A new self-serve public fax machine is available in our lobby for sending faxes only.  You can use one of your credit card or you can purchase a fax card from our staff members at the Circulation Desk. 

Faxing is reasonably priced at one page - $1.50, two pages - $2.50, three pages - $3.50 and six pages - $6.50.  There are step by step instructions by the fax phone. 

For more information call the library or stop by to check it out in person.

How long has the fax machine been around?  Find out here.

Ever wonder what these Sesame Street stars are doing today?

The muppet character skits were all great, but this bit also brings back fond memories. 

When you think about it, Sesame Street was turning out quality video long before YouTube came along.

Sending out a special birthday thank you to the entire cast!

Don’t forget to check out the four pages of Sesame Street books and DVDs accessible through the West Deptford Free Public Library’s catalog link.

We set aside a month to remember;
as we all know, that month is November.
We honor our heroes, both dead and living
and then join our families for Thanksgiving. 
 
On this, the next to last month of the year,
the weather is crisp, the skies are clear. 
The leaves are falling, but not the snow;
all is serene on the ground below. 

We know what is coming, and we prepare:
get out heavy blankets and winter wear. 
We make holiday lists, visit the malls,
and decorate trees with bright-colored balls. 

We look back behind us and also ahead,
when brown and orange becomes green and red. 
Enjoy what remains of glorious fall;
its beauty is here for us, one and all.

Yesterday a visually impaired library user, her friend and I shared some ideas on available materials to make library use easier for non-sighted individuals.  The library user checked out a few Playaways and luckily I had information from the library’s September vision program on hand to provide her some take away materials.  She even took an application for the NJSL Talking Book and Braille with her, as downloading audio to a flash drive seemed like an interesting idea .

This is an inspiring classroom writing challenge.

Here are a few other efforts to help folks see things more clearly with or without 20/20 vision.

Thanks to the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille for sharing this talent.

Check out the flickr fun!