Volume 4, Issue 1
December 2014/January 2015
Northampton Library Scoop
NEWS & NOTES
The Library will be
CLOSED on Wednesday,
December 24th &
Thursday, December
25th for the Christmas
holiday, and again on
Wednesday, December
31st & Thursday,
January 1st to celebrate
the New Year. The
library staff would like to
extend our warmest
wishes for a happy
holiday season and a
VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR
TO ALL!!!
It’s once again that time
of year when our
thoughts turn to those
who are less fortunate
than ourselves. Each
year the ANGEL TREE
PROJECT provides Council Rock families in need
with a little holiday assistance and cheer, and
gives those of us who
are able , the opportunity to give to others in
the spirit of the season.
You can pick up one or
more Angels from our
tree beginning November 20th.The deadline
to return gifts is Friday,
December 12th.
Welcome to Hoopla!
IT’S SO COLD OUTSIDE! GREAT DAY FOR HOOPLA!!!
hoopla is an innovative new service that
partners with public libraries to bring you
thousands of movies, television, music, and
audiobook titles for free. There are no costs
or hassles. All you need is a library card
and a web browser, phone, or tablet.
Why hoopla?
From Hollywood blockbusters to best selling authors and artists, you're sure
to find something you'll enjoy. But it's not just the latest titles - they also
have an extensive catalog of educational materials, children's titles, foreign
films, and other hard-to-find content not offered anywhere else.
No hassles.
The hoopla web site and mobile apps are easy to use. There are an unlimited
number of copies available to the library, so there are never any waiting lists.
Start streaming immediately, or download a title to your phone or tablet for
offline viewing later. Borrowed titles will be automatically returned at the
end of the lending period, so there are never any late fees.
Register!
Register for an account by visiting www.hoopladigital.com or using the
hoopla app on your iOS or Android mobile device. You will need to provide
an email address, create a password, and have your library card information
available. The free mobile app can be found in the Apple App Store or the
Google Play Store.
Browse, borrow, and enjoy!
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Library Friends
December Raffle
The Friends of the Library invite you to
visit the library anytime in December to
take part in our December raffle. This
festive basket arrives just in time for the
holidays. Take a chance to win a beautiful
necklace with matching earrings,
white wine and candles.
Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.
Good Luck!!
THANK YOU SHOP ‘N BAG!
Free Museum Passes!
Friends of the Library Museum Pass Program
Friends of the Library at
The Northampton Township Library
now have access to museum passes!
The Friends of the Library would
like to extend a warm “Thank
Here’s how the program works:
*Become a Friend of the Library.
*Borrow a pass for three days.
*Enjoy your museum visit!
You!” to our friends at Shop ‘n
Bag for their generous donation
of a gift basket filled with a variety of teas, biscuits, scones and
other goodies. The basket was
raffled off when local actress,
Linda Kenyon, visited our library
to present her program on Eleanor Roosevelt. The winner of the
basket was thrilled!!!
* Elmwood Park Zoo admits 2 adults and up to 6 children
*The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University admits 2 adults and up to 5 children age 18 or under
*The Morris Arboretum admits 2 adults and up to 4 children age 18 or under
*Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts –
admits 2 adults and up to 4 children age 18 or under
*The Bucks County Children’s Museum admits up to 6 people.
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Library News
New Magazines Arriving!
Every year we take a close look at our magazine selection and
make decisions as to which titles are being read regularly, and
where we might need to add new and interesting titles. Watch in
the next few weeks as several new magazine subscriptions begin to
arrive on our shelves! Be sure to check them out!
Recently arrived or arriving soon:
“The Artists”
“Brides”
“Cook’s Illustrated”
“Cosmopolitan”
“Dr. Oz: The Good Life”
“Edible Philly”
“Ebony”
“Food Network Magazine”
“Modern Farmer”
“Mother Earth News”
“Newsweek”
“The Week”
“Wired”
“The Writer”
Books
wash away
from the
soul the
dust of
everyday
life
New Adult Programs!
Beginning March 2015, the library will be presenting at least 2 adult programs a
month! March through November we will sponsor “Second Saturday” and “Third
Thursday” programs specifically for adults. Though planning is in the early stages, we
have many ideas and possibilities for fun, informative and entertaining programs. As
springtime approaches watch our newsletter and our website for more information.
We hope to see you there!
In addition, do you have a hobby or a talent you would like to share with your
community? The library is looking for people interested in teaching a class,
conducting a demonstration, providing a form of entertainment or any other type
of programming that would be of interest to the adult members of our community.
If you are more interested in attending a program than you are in leading one, we
would like to hear any suggestions you may have. If you have a program you’d like to
offer, or a suggestion for one you would enjoy attending, please contact our library
director, Diana Remington in person, or at 215-357-3050.
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Children’s Reading
Winter Reading Club
For Preschool - 6th Grade
Beginning January 5th stop in and pick up a winter reading log . Write down the
title of each book you read and come in and show us your progress! You’ll earn a
sticker for each book you read. When you have read 5 books you’ll receive a
prize! You can complete more than 1 reading log, so keep reading!
On My Own Story Time
Mondays, January 12th - February 9th at 2:30 pm
Or
Fridays, January 16th - February 13th at 10:30 am
Join us for stories, music and crafts! This story time is designed to allow the
preschooler to be on their own while a parent is close by.
For ages 3 1/2 - 5 Registration begins December 15th
Baby Story Time
Wednesdays January 14th - February 4th at 10:30 am
A lap-sit program with simple stories, finger plays, rhymes and songs.
A great way to introduce children to books and to meet other parents!
For ages 6-23 months
Registration Begins December 17th
Dog Days at the Library
The Nor’wester Readers will be bringing their tail wagging therapy dogs
to the library on the first Saturday of each month from December - May
beginning on December 6th. The program begins at 11:00.
Ages Preschool - 6th grade.
Pick out a book, take a seat and read to these wonderful dogs!
No registration is necessary, just drop in!!!
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...And Programs
Toddler Playgroup
We meet the 2nd Friday of the month, December - May at 11:00 am
Come and play with the toys we purchased just for our toddlers! Meet new
friends and enjoy some social time. This is designed for you and your toddler
ages 2 - 3 1/2 to play together, and with others, in an informal setting.
No Registration necessary, just drop in!
Family Gingerbread Program
Saturday, December 13th at 1:00 pm
Build your own gingerbread house! We will provide the delicious gingerbread (baked fresh from Desserts by Design in Richboro), icing and all of
the candy decorations; you provide the creativity! Each family will receive
one gingerbread kit to build together.
Registration begins November 15th
Please register under the family last name.
Cocoa & Cookies Night Time
Story Time
Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00
For kids in Preschool - 1st Grade
The First Day of Winter is near!
Join us for some hot cocoa and cookies. We’ll share winter stories and
crafts, and we’ll dream snowy dreams! Come in in your PJ’s if you want!
Registration begins November 18th.
Lego Club
Come and build with us!
We provide the Legos and you can build whatever you wish! We will meet on
December 27th and January 24th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Fun for all ages!
NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY
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Happy Un-Birthday!!!
Thursday, January 15th at 7:00
For children in Preschool - 2nd Grade
Come and celebrate EVERYONE’S birthday with us! We will
read birthday books, have a balloon toss, make a craft, and
have cupcakes! Happy Birthday to you!
Registration begins December 18th
Winter Reading for Kids
“Winter’s Eve”
~ Lisa Sferlazza Johnson
“Stranger in the Woods”
~ Carl R. Sams
“The Tomten”
~ Astrid Lindgren
“Winter on the Farm”
~ Laura Ingalls Wilder
“The Mitten”
~ Jan Brett
“The Missing Mitten Mystery”
Stephen Kellogg
“The Snowy Day”
~ Ezra Jack Keats
“The Biggest Snowman Ever”
~ Steven Kroll
“Akiak”
~ Robert J. Blake
“The Story of Snow”
~ Mark Cassino
“I Like Winter”
~ Lois Lenski
“Snowball Fight”
~ Jimmy Fallon
“Snowmen at Night”
~Caralyn Beuhner
“The Big Snow”
~Berta Hader
“The Five Dog Night”
~ Eileen Christelow
“When Winter Comes”
~ Nancy Van Laan
“Owl Moon”
~ Jane Yolen
“The Story of the Snow Children”
~ Sibylle Von Olfers
“Animals in Winter”
~ Henrietta Bancroft
“Hello Snow”
~ Hope Vestergaard
...And Movies for Adults
When the temperature drops and the sun sets before you even
get home from work, it’s time for at-home date nights and
romantic movies to cuddle-up and watch together. Here are a
few suggestions from a romantic librarian:
~ Love Story ~ Return to Me ~ Notting Hill ~ Pretty Woman ~
~ Love Actually ~ The Bishop’s Wife ~ Sleepless in Seattle ~
~ Serendipity ~ Something’s Got to Give ~ Ghost ~ Titanic ~
~ Two Weeks Notice ~ The Holiday ~ Crazy, Stupid Love ~
~ A Walk in the Clouds ~ Casablanca ~ Barefoot in the Park
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Happy New Year!
New Year’s Resolutions
As the New Year approaches we begin to consider ways we would like to improve our lives by making New
Year’s Resolutions. The Library is a great place to find information to help you start the New Year on the
right foot. USA.gov provides a listing of popular New Year's Resolutions and
related government resources to help you meet your goals as well.
What are you going to focus on this year?
Drinking Less, Eating Healthy, Becoming More Spiritual, Improving Your
Education, Finding a Better Job, Losing Weight, Managing Debt,
Managing Stress, Going Green, Saving Money,
Volunteering…
Come into the library and begin to put your resolution into action. We’d love to help!
Another type of resolution you could make is to embark on something
called a "365 project." Lauren Lampasone of the New York Public Library,
suggests to “do something — anything — but the same thing every day for a
year. Draw a picture, take a snapshot, jot a short journal entry, or write a
poem — do whatever it is you enjoy that will help jump start your creativity.” The possibilities are endless!
One American’s List
Woodrow Wilson
"Woody" Guthrie was
an American singersongwriter and folk
musician whose musical legacy includes hundreds of
political, traditional and children's
songs, ballads and improvised
works.
In 1942, 30-year-old Woody penned
this whimsical 33-point compendium
of “New Years Rulin’s.” The list, originally featured on Brainpickings.org
in 2011 is, “equal parts brave and vulnerable, brimming with a kind of
heart-warming earnestness we’ve
come to be tragically cynical about.”
What’s on your list?
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News You May Have Missed
Nook Borrowing Program
Nooks
can be
checked
out for a
2 week
loan period—FREE!
Please be advised that the
library requires the borrower and a library staff
member to sign off on a
“Nook Borrowing Agreement” form. The borrower must be 18 or older
with a Bucks County Free
Library card in good
standing. A valid driver’s
license must be presented to confirm contact
information. Are you
thinking about purchasing an eReader and want
to “test drive” to see if
you enjoy the experience? Are you traveling
and need to travel light,
but want books to read
while you are away? If
so, the library’s Nook
borrowing program may
be for you!
Free Downloadable
Music is Here
Listening to the music you enjoy is easier and more
fun because of Freegal Music. Freegal Music is a
DRM (Digital Rights Management) free downloadable digital music service subscribed to by the
Northampton Library as a service for Northampton
Library users only. To download your music go to
our website listed below, and log in with your
Northampton Library card number and your PIN.
That’s all you need to do to enjoy up to 5 FREE song
downloads per week! Select your music from thousands of song options in over 100 genres of music!
It’s free and it’s legal...FREEGAL!!!
https://northamptontownship.freegalmusic.com
Tech Buddies at the Library!
Senior Citizen? Technology Challenged?
Get help learning how to use your new mobile device!
Buddy up with a tech savvy teen who can teach you how
to use your device and access library resources for free!
Monday through Thursday 3:30 - 4:30
Beginning November 3rd, 2014
Please note: You MUST sign up for a session at least 36 hours in advance!
Call, 215-357-3050, or visit the Reference desk to register for your spot today!
Libr ary Wishlist
WishList offers a variety of ways you can help your library. It’s a great way
to help us purchase needed items. Your gift is tax deductible and will assist the library in keeping up with the demand for materials and services.
No amount is too small. Every contribution is appreciated. You can also
sponsor an item in memory of a loved one.
There is a direct link to the WishList on the Northampton Library website:
northamptontownshiplibrary.org
If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Diana Remington, Library Director.
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Did you Know?
FREE Digital Magazines With Zinio
Zinio offers full color, interactive digital magazines. Browse from the library's
collection of popular titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limit to the
number of magazines you can download!
*Mobile apps — Read magazines on 95% of today's mobile devices
*Current Issues — New issues are released simultaneously with the print edition.
*Easy browsing and checkout — Browse the library's collection of titles one at a
time, search for your favorite magazines by title or use the convenient category feature to find new magazines
which meet your interests.
*Manage your collection — Using the personal account you create, you will have the opportunity to checkout
magazines and read them instantly on your computer (both PC and Mac) or access the content on a portable media device.
*No limit permanent check out — Check out as many issues as you want and keep them in your account as long
as you wish!
To create an account sign in with your library card number, submit your email address and choose a password.
Happy Reading!
Go Shopping & Earn Money for the Library
Our eScrip program is growing, but we know we can do better! For every purchase made with a
registered Superfresh card, the Friends of the Library receive 1% of the purchase total! To register, please bring your Superfresh card to the circulation desk, and we will be happy to sign you
up. You can also register online by clicking on the eScrip logo from our homepage at:
northamptontownshiplibrary.org.
In addition to shopping at Superfresh, you can also access the eScrip Online Mall, which allows
you to purchase everyday goods online. The Library will receive a contribution for every purchase made through
the online mall through retailers such as Amazon, Apple, Coach, Target, Petco, and much, much more! For us to
earn credit for your purchase, please set up an account on escrip.com and make sure to choose “Friends-Free
Library Northampton Township” on step 2 of the sign-up.
If you have already registered your card, we want to extend our thanks and encourage you to continue to use the
card at every opportunity! Choosing to shop at eScrip merchants is the easiest way you can help us continue to
fund the programs we all cherish. If you have any questions about eScrip, please ask at the circulation desk.
Our Library Shoppe is Open
Free Books!
The library has a small Shoppe offering an assortment of
office and school supplies including pencils, notebooks, highlighters, calculators,
rulers, tape and more! There is also a small
assortment of gift items including coffee
mugs and tote bags. Each purchase helps
to support your library so check it out next
time you visit!
As you may know, the library has an ongoing
used book sale. Most of the items available for
purchase are priced at .50 cents, with the nicest
items priced between $1 & $5. What you may not
know is that we also offer FREE books! Our
“Discarded” selection is plentiful and varied
and is always changing. Help yourself to as
many as you like!
WE’RE ON THE WEB:
WWW.NORTHAMPTONTOWNSHIPLIBRARY.ORG
ACCEPTABLE DONATIONS
Hardcover books
Paperback books
Music CDs
Audio books on CD
DVDs
ALL donations MUST be reasonably current, and in VERY
GOOD to EXCELLENT condition
F R E E
L I B R A R Y
N O R T H A M P T O N
T O W N S H I P
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25 Upper Holland Road
Richboro, PA
18954
215-357-3050
Library Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 12:00 - 9:00
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00
Closed on Sundays
LIMIT 2 BAGS OR BOXES AT A TIME
NOT ACCEPTED ARE:
Textbooks
Encyclopedias
Reader’s Digest books
VHS Tapes
Magazines
For the Health & Safety of our staff, we will not accept
anything that has been stored in basements, garages or
attics, where they may have come in contact with mold,
mildew, insects or rodents.
We Appreciate your Support.
What Should I Read Next???
When you’re in search of a new book, where do you turn? Friends, librarians, and book reviews can
offer many suggestions, but there is another source of great ideas for your next read. The internet has
many book recommendation websites. Some of those worth looking into are listed below:
Goodreads.com
Whatshouldireadnext.com
Shelfari.com
Librarything.com
Literature-map.com
Fantasticfiction.co.uk
Whichbook.com
Is there a book, a magazine, a music cd or other item that you would like to
see be added to our library collection? If so, please note your suggestions
below and place this form in our suggestion box. Thank you!