Prevent identity theft and have your personal documents shredded safely.
Morris Plains Library is located at 77 Glenbrook Road, Morris Plains (off of Speedwell Avenue.)
Come to the Library on April 23, 2011, from 9 a.m. until noon. Security Shredding, a fully bonded and insured company, will destroy personal documents while you watch, using state-of-the-art shredding equipment. A donation of $5 is requested for each box of documents measuring approximately 14" x 18" x 10"
Proceeds from the event will go toward a new copy machine for the library and the summer petting zoo.
Save yourself worry and anguish, shred your docs!
Showing posts with label library. Show all posts
Showing posts with label library. Show all posts
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Thursday, April 1, 2010
NJ Libraries Eliminated From State Budget
NJ Libraries Eliminated From State Budget
Gov. Christie's budget calls for a 74% decrease in funding for statewide library services. This cut includes the elimination of all statewide library programs and services. This will affect all types of libraries in New Jersey. Once state funding is eliminated, NJ will lose $4.5 million in federal funding. What does this mean to NJ residents? Once state and federal funding are lost the impact will be felt by all residents:
Access to electronic databases such as RefUSA and EBSCO will cease
Statewide interlibrary loan and delivery of library materials will cease
Put back one dollar for each NJ citizen and the 74% cuts to libraries would be restored!
Libraries will lose 50% of state aid at a time when demand for services is increasing dramatically
More than half of public libraries will lose access to the Internet
Many libraries will lose email service
Many libraries will lose their websites or access to them
The Talking Book and Braille Center (known as the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped) will close
Group contracts which bring down the cost of other electronic resources purchased by libraries will cease
At the same time the state is eliminating funding for library programs. Assemblyman John DiMaio has introduced A2555 which eliminates the minimum local funding requirement for municipal public libraries.
This assault on libraries must be stopped! Here is what you need to know:
160,242 people enter a NJ library every day
The $10 million in library programs cut from the Governor's budget represent little more than $1 per capita in state funds.
Library programs have been flat funded for 20 years so it is hard to believe these small programs have caused the state's current fiscal crisis.
Local library funding targeted in A2555 typically represents less than 3% of local property taxes.
What can you do?
Become a Library Champion. Join the Facebook group Save NJ Libraries and check for updates on our efforts.
Call or send a message to the Governor (609) 292-6000, your State Senator and Assembly representatives opposing the elimination of funding for library programs and A2555.
Assembly and Governor contacts: http://capwiz.com/ala/nj/home/
When you become a Library Champion we promise that we will only use your email address to contact you on issues affecting library service. Please join us in preserving library service in New Jersey.
New Jersey Libraries - Busier Than Ever
According to the latest data your public library is a very busy place.
48,531,094 annual visits to public library
59,800,386 items checked out- up 4 million from last year
8,405,278 questions asked
3,686,779 programs attended
144,105 NJ children read 1,992,427 books during summer reading last year.
68% of the American Public have a library card
83% of New Jersey residents say funding public libraries is a good investment (source: 2007 Potomac Public Opinion Survey)
71% of New Jersey residents believe a public library is an essential service for the community- not a cultural amenity. (source: 2007 Potomac Public Opinion survey)
Gov. Christie's budget calls for a 74% decrease in funding for statewide library services. This cut includes the elimination of all statewide library programs and services. This will affect all types of libraries in New Jersey. Once state funding is eliminated, NJ will lose $4.5 million in federal funding. What does this mean to NJ residents? Once state and federal funding are lost the impact will be felt by all residents:
Access to electronic databases such as RefUSA and EBSCO will cease
Statewide interlibrary loan and delivery of library materials will cease
Put back one dollar for each NJ citizen and the 74% cuts to libraries would be restored!
Libraries will lose 50% of state aid at a time when demand for services is increasing dramatically
More than half of public libraries will lose access to the Internet
Many libraries will lose email service
Many libraries will lose their websites or access to them
The Talking Book and Braille Center (known as the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped) will close
Group contracts which bring down the cost of other electronic resources purchased by libraries will cease
At the same time the state is eliminating funding for library programs. Assemblyman John DiMaio has introduced A2555 which eliminates the minimum local funding requirement for municipal public libraries.
This assault on libraries must be stopped! Here is what you need to know:
160,242 people enter a NJ library every day
The $10 million in library programs cut from the Governor's budget represent little more than $1 per capita in state funds.
Library programs have been flat funded for 20 years so it is hard to believe these small programs have caused the state's current fiscal crisis.
Local library funding targeted in A2555 typically represents less than 3% of local property taxes.
What can you do?
Become a Library Champion. Join the Facebook group Save NJ Libraries and check for updates on our efforts.
Call or send a message to the Governor (609) 292-6000, your State Senator and Assembly representatives opposing the elimination of funding for library programs and A2555.
Assembly and Governor contacts: http://capwiz.com/ala/nj/home/
When you become a Library Champion we promise that we will only use your email address to contact you on issues affecting library service. Please join us in preserving library service in New Jersey.
New Jersey Libraries - Busier Than Ever
According to the latest data your public library is a very busy place.
48,531,094 annual visits to public library
59,800,386 items checked out- up 4 million from last year
8,405,278 questions asked
3,686,779 programs attended
144,105 NJ children read 1,992,427 books during summer reading last year.
68% of the American Public have a library card
83% of New Jersey residents say funding public libraries is a good investment (source: 2007 Potomac Public Opinion Survey)
71% of New Jersey residents believe a public library is an essential service for the community- not a cultural amenity. (source: 2007 Potomac Public Opinion survey)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Free Morris County Libary Movies - February and March
Friday Films, 2PM
films are free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
February: Black History Month
Amistad 1998, R, 2hrs, 35m
Lady Sings the Blues 1972, R, 2hrs, 24m
Cry the Beloved Country 1995, PG-13, 1hr 51m
Ali, 2001, R, 2hr 37m
March: Irish Films
The Boxer 1997, R, 1hr, 54m
Veronica Guerin 1972, R, 1hr, 38m
Far and Away 1995, PG-13, 2hrs 20m
Good Will Hunting, 2001, R, 2hrs 2m
films are free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
February: Black History Month
Amistad 1998, R, 2hrs, 35m
Lady Sings the Blues 1972, R, 2hrs, 24m
Cry the Beloved Country 1995, PG-13, 1hr 51m
Ali, 2001, R, 2hr 37m
March: Irish Films
The Boxer 1997, R, 1hr, 54m
Veronica Guerin 1972, R, 1hr, 38m
Far and Away 1995, PG-13, 2hrs 20m
Good Will Hunting, 2001, R, 2hrs 2m
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Morris County Library - Walk and Talk
Greystone Then and Now
Tuesday January 26 at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
presented by Preserve Greystone
Geri Silk facilitator
Interactive Gallery tour based on the photography on display in the library's second floor gallery, followed by audience participatory discussion.
Tuesday January 26 at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
presented by Preserve Greystone
Geri Silk facilitator
Interactive Gallery tour based on the photography on display in the library's second floor gallery, followed by audience participatory discussion.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Toys For Tots at the Morris County Library
The Morris County Sheriff's (for the Marine Corps) Toys for Tots drive starts at the Morris County Library on Monday, runs through 12/11.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Help Out the Inter-Faith FOODBANK of Morris County
Interfaith Food Pantry Serving Morris County New Jersey
Please help out if you can and drop off food for the Interfaith Food Pantry at the MORRIS COUNTY LIBRARY. The Food Drive ends Saturday. MCL is one of several drop off points around the county. Please spare a can or two of something for folks who are out of work and squeaking by! Everyone has been hit by this recession (even in Morris County) but we can still pick up an extra can or two of tunafish or a box of Parmalat Milk and drop it off at the library for those who have less! Thanks.
After Saturday, contact the Warehouse/Office for the Inter-Faith Food Bank:
Inter-Faith Food Bank
540a West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, N.J. 07960
Phone:973-538-8049
Current Needs
Soup -- Low or No Salt
(such as Healthy Choice, Progresso Lite)
All Canned Fruit
Canned Fish (Tuna, Salmon, etc.)
Canned Beans Not Green (all kinds, Chick, Red, Black, etc.)
NO Stuffing Please
Baby Food and Baby Cereal
Baby Diapers, Size 4,5,6 & Pull Ups
Baby Wipes
Parmalat and Powdered Milk
When shopping, if possible, please consider selecting Low Salt/Low Sugar items as many people have high blood pressure, are seniors or may be diabetic.
Please consider Salt Free or Low Salt & Low Sugar Foods
Please do not include any clothes, toys, furniture, books or other such items with your food collections. They do not have the room.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH !!
Anything you give is always appreciated.
Thank you for your support.
Please help out if you can and drop off food for the Interfaith Food Pantry at the MORRIS COUNTY LIBRARY. The Food Drive ends Saturday. MCL is one of several drop off points around the county. Please spare a can or two of something for folks who are out of work and squeaking by! Everyone has been hit by this recession (even in Morris County) but we can still pick up an extra can or two of tunafish or a box of Parmalat Milk and drop it off at the library for those who have less! Thanks.
After Saturday, contact the Warehouse/Office for the Inter-Faith Food Bank:
Inter-Faith Food Bank
540a West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, N.J. 07960
Phone:973-538-8049
Current Needs
Soup -- Low or No Salt
(such as Healthy Choice, Progresso Lite)
All Canned Fruit
Canned Fish (Tuna, Salmon, etc.)
Canned Beans Not Green (all kinds, Chick, Red, Black, etc.)
NO Stuffing Please
Baby Food and Baby Cereal
Baby Diapers, Size 4,5,6 & Pull Ups
Baby Wipes
Parmalat and Powdered Milk
When shopping, if possible, please consider selecting Low Salt/Low Sugar items as many people have high blood pressure, are seniors or may be diabetic.
Please consider Salt Free or Low Salt & Low Sugar Foods
Please do not include any clothes, toys, furniture, books or other such items with your food collections. They do not have the room.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH !!
Anything you give is always appreciated.
Thank you for your support.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
FREE Morris County Library Summer Children's Events
Events calendar & online registration
Summer
Reading Club registration begins June 22nd. Stop by for your bag and booklet.
Family Films, Fridays, 2PM
July 10th-31st: Madagascar, Bolt, Tale of Despereaux, Kung Fu Panda
Live performances:
June 29, Lizard Guy, 3PM
July 18, Traveling Lantern Theatre Co, "Life of Beethoven", 2:30PM
July 27, Science telling, Andrew Piccirillo, 3:30PM (ages 5-12yrs)
July 30, Magician Brian Richards, 7:30PM
August 8, Homer Hansen, cut paper art, workshop for children 7-yrs and up, 3PM
Story Times
Preschool, 2 to 5-yrs, no registration
Monday, 2PM, July 6-20
Tuesdays, 10AM, July 7-28
Thursdays, 10AM, July 9-30
Paws for Reading sponsored by the MCLF
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to read to listener dogs trained by St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
Mondays, 7--8PM: June 22nd, July 20th, Aug 24th
Programs by age
All ages: Pajama Time, Family Craft Day and Friday Films
6-mos to 2-yrs: Open Story Time
2 to 5-yrs: Story Time
5-yrs and up: Story Craft, School-aged Story Time (K-2), Book Club
Craft Saturdays 10-11:30AM or 2-3:30PM
with Theresa Stanton, for ages 6 yrs+ Please register
Pictures of the crafts projects
July 11th, Freedom quilts/Happy America cards
10AM or 2PM
August 1st, Collage wall hangings 10AM or 2PM
Sept 9th, Cave art creations, fake stone art
Family craft, with Teri
Ages 3-yrs & up, Wednesdays, 10-11AM, June 24-August 5
Pajama Time: story time for families. Come in your pajamas!
7PM, July 6 and 13
Book Club
Read the book, then get together for discussion and some fun.
7PM. Ages 9-yrs and up.
No registration required.
June 17, My 100 Adventures, Polly Horvath
July 15, The Girl Who Could Fly, Victoria Forester
August date TBA, A Cool Moonlight, Angela Johnson
Summer
Reading Club registration begins June 22nd. Stop by for your bag and booklet.
Family Films, Fridays, 2PM
July 10th-31st: Madagascar, Bolt, Tale of Despereaux, Kung Fu Panda
Live performances:
June 29, Lizard Guy, 3PM
July 18, Traveling Lantern Theatre Co, "Life of Beethoven", 2:30PM
July 27, Science telling, Andrew Piccirillo, 3:30PM (ages 5-12yrs)
July 30, Magician Brian Richards, 7:30PM
August 8, Homer Hansen, cut paper art, workshop for children 7-yrs and up, 3PM
Story Times
Preschool, 2 to 5-yrs, no registration
Monday, 2PM, July 6-20
Tuesdays, 10AM, July 7-28
Thursdays, 10AM, July 9-30
Paws for Reading sponsored by the MCLF
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to read to listener dogs trained by St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
Mondays, 7--8PM: June 22nd, July 20th, Aug 24th
Programs by age
All ages: Pajama Time, Family Craft Day and Friday Films
6-mos to 2-yrs: Open Story Time
2 to 5-yrs: Story Time
5-yrs and up: Story Craft, School-aged Story Time (K-2), Book Club
Craft Saturdays 10-11:30AM or 2-3:30PM
with Theresa Stanton, for ages 6 yrs+ Please register
Pictures of the crafts projects
July 11th, Freedom quilts/Happy America cards
10AM or 2PM
August 1st, Collage wall hangings 10AM or 2PM
Sept 9th, Cave art creations, fake stone art
Family craft, with Teri
Ages 3-yrs & up, Wednesdays, 10-11AM, June 24-August 5
Pajama Time: story time for families. Come in your pajamas!
7PM, July 6 and 13
Book Club
Read the book, then get together for discussion and some fun.
7PM. Ages 9-yrs and up.
No registration required.
June 17, My 100 Adventures, Polly Horvath
July 15, The Girl Who Could Fly, Victoria Forester
August date TBA, A Cool Moonlight, Angela Johnson
Sunday, May 17, 2009
FREE Museum Passes for Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
The Macculloch Hall Historical Museum for their donation of a family pass, to the Museum Pass Program based in the Morris County Library.
Five local institutions have contributed family passes which you can charge out, from Music & Media (in the Morris County Library), for two weeks.
Learn about Morris County gems; take your family to
Community Children's Museum
Morris Museum
Macculloch Hall (be sure to visit the gardens.)
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
Five local institutions have contributed family passes which you can charge out, from Music & Media (in the Morris County Library), for two weeks.
Learn about Morris County gems; take your family to
Community Children's Museum
Morris Museum
Macculloch Hall (be sure to visit the gardens.)
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
Sunday, March 1, 2009
New Jersey Librarians Help Residents Through Tough Economic Times
New Jersey Librarians Help Residents Through Tough Economic Times
New Jersey public Librarians have crafted a website called "GET HELP"
This website includes:
New Jersey Work Tools - To find a job, negotiate NJ Unemployment Insurance. New Jersey's Virtual One-Stop offers online services to workers and employers.
New Jersey Financial Tools - Offers NJ Helps a guide to benefits assistance, SCHIP, Food Stamps, Veteran's Benefits, Tax Assistance, Auto Insurance.
New Jersey Housing Tools - Check this out for mortgage issued, homeless prevention and other housing related issues.
New Jersey Health Tools - Check this out for health insurance and subsidies, S-Chip, pharmaceutical assistance to the aged and medicare/medicaid issues, Doctor Profiles and Healthy NJ
New Jersey Parental Tools - Includes S-Chip Health Insurance for Children, Child Support, College prep and new parent information.
Tools for Seniors - NJ Ease - A one stop shopping program for senior's programs and issues.
New Jersey public Librarians have crafted a website called "GET HELP"
This website includes:
New Jersey Work Tools - To find a job, negotiate NJ Unemployment Insurance. New Jersey's Virtual One-Stop offers online services to workers and employers.
New Jersey Financial Tools - Offers NJ Helps a guide to benefits assistance, SCHIP, Food Stamps, Veteran's Benefits, Tax Assistance, Auto Insurance.
New Jersey Housing Tools - Check this out for mortgage issued, homeless prevention and other housing related issues.
New Jersey Health Tools - Check this out for health insurance and subsidies, S-Chip, pharmaceutical assistance to the aged and medicare/medicaid issues, Doctor Profiles and Healthy NJ
New Jersey Parental Tools - Includes S-Chip Health Insurance for Children, Child Support, College prep and new parent information.
Tools for Seniors - NJ Ease - A one stop shopping program for senior's programs and issues.
Friday, February 20, 2009
March Events at Morris County Library
Morris County Library lists its March Events for 2009.
Make sure to reserve your seats online.
Friday Films, 2PM
March: Irish selections
March 6: The Boxer R, 1hr 54 min
March 13: The Snapper, R, 1hr 35min
March 20:The Magdalene Sisters, R, 2hrs
March 27: The Quiet Man, R, 2hrs 9min
Music and Media Upcoming Events
Piano students of Stella Belenky
Saturday March 7th 3:00 p.m.
The concert is free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
South American music for flute and guitar
Saturday March 21st 3:00 p.m.
Michelle Brick (flute) and Darren O’Neill (guitar)
The concert is free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
Make sure to reserve your seats online.
Friday Films, 2PM
March: Irish selections
March 6: The Boxer R, 1hr 54 min
March 13: The Snapper, R, 1hr 35min
March 20:The Magdalene Sisters, R, 2hrs
March 27: The Quiet Man, R, 2hrs 9min
Music and Media Upcoming Events
Piano students of Stella Belenky
Saturday March 7th 3:00 p.m.
The concert is free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
South American music for flute and guitar
Saturday March 21st 3:00 p.m.
Michelle Brick (flute) and Darren O’Neill (guitar)
The concert is free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Morris County Library Events for Children
The latest events for children are to be found on the Morris County Library's website:
Upcoming
Jan 26, Paws for Reading, Mon. 7PM
Feb. 6, toddler Story Time, Fri., 10AM
Feb. 17, registration for school age Story Time begins, Tues.
Feb. 18, Book Club, Wed., 7PM
Feb. 20, toddler Story Time, Fri., 10AM
Feb. 23, Paws for Reading, Mon., 7PM
Upcoming
Jan 26, Paws for Reading, Mon. 7PM
Feb. 6, toddler Story Time, Fri., 10AM
Feb. 17, registration for school age Story Time begins, Tues.
Feb. 18, Book Club, Wed., 7PM
Feb. 20, toddler Story Time, Fri., 10AM
Feb. 23, Paws for Reading, Mon., 7PM
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