Wantage Community
Library
Our library is located near McCoy's Corner on Route 639, near the intersection of Rt 565. It is 12,310 square feet, second in size only to the Main Library in Frankford. It contains a meeting room of 1,503 square feet and a special children's section. One room destined to be a favorite is the reading room, which contains a fireplace for those chilly days. The Sussex branch closed on August 16, 2003.
Hours:
Monday and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone:
(973) 875-3940
Library will be closed on:
April 22 for Good Friday
Friends of the Sussex-Wantage Library (FOL)
Friends of the Sussex-Wantage Library
69 Route 639
Wantage, NJ 07461
973-875-3940
E-mail the Friends: jgmchugh@embarqmail.com
Please stop by the library for a membership form and join our thriving community organization!
Meetings of the Friends of the Library
are held in the Sussex-Wantage Library small Conference Room, 7 p.m.,
date of next meeting tba.
FOL Board of Directors
Jayne McHugh, Maureen Mitchell,
Nancy Helmer, Penny Ball,
Betty Pluymers, Cathy Zerbian, Marsha Roemer, Barbara Young. Teen Directors: Max Zerbian,
Tim Mitchell.
Programs – The Friends of the Library sponsor a variety of programs at the library. New programs are listed below. Registration is required for all programs. You are encouraged to bring your own chairs/ blankets for the outdoor programs. You may also bring your own picnic lunch/ food, but alcoholic beverages are prohibited on library property. Concerts will be rescheduled in case of inclement weather, unless otherwise noted. Indoor programs are held in the community room at the Sussex-Wantage Library.
Annual Spring
Book Sale
Friday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$2/bag closeout sale on Saturday from 1-3 p.m.
Donations of children and adult books, DVDs, audio books and music CDs will be accepted from Saturday, May 7 through Wednesday, May 11 during regular library hours. All items must be in good condition. Encyclopedias, textbooks condensed books, magazines and items in poor condition will not be accepted. For further information call the library at 973 875-3940.
Showcase
Don't forget to check our Sussex-Wantage Display case when you visit the library! New in the case for January is Love on a Leash — the Sussex County 4-H Club that partners with The Seeing Eye to raise the puppies that will someday become guide dogs for the blind. We look forward to future displays this year including a case featuring the early businesses of Sussex Borough. If would like to publicize your group's present or past activities, please contact Barbara Young at 973-875-7864.
The
Friends of the Library Gift Book Program
Giving a donation to the Friends of the Sussex- Wantage Library’s gift
book program– great for a special friend, teacher, and for everyone in
our community! Your donation is tax-deductible, and when you make a donation
we will give you a certificate to present to your loved one. We will also
put a book plate inside the front cover of the book we purchase with your donation! We
accept donations all year long to honor a special occasion, or in memory of a
loved one. For more information, please come by the library and pick up
a Gift Book Donation Form.
FOL Programs
Due to limited space, registration is required for all programs. Sign-up sheets/tickets will be available two weeks prior to each program. All programs will be held in the library community room unless otherwise noted.
Program's age appropriate codes:
T teens ... C children (with grade level) ... A adults ... E is for everyone!
T
Next one TBA.
The Friends and local artist Emily Mortenson invite all high school and middle school artists for a night of creativity with your friends. Free refreshments and supplies will be provided.
Ongoing Programs
An Invitation to Amateur Artists
Monday afternoons, 1-3 p.m.,
Have you been wanting to paint/model/sketch, etc., but can't seem to get
around to it? Would you enjoy getting together with others for informal
artistic afternoons? Please join us on Monday afternoons in the library’s
community room. Bring whatever materials you need for your chosen media.
If you have any questions, please call Barbara Young at 973-875-7864.
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Meets the third Thursday of every month February through November at 1 p.m. in
the Library's meeting room. Signup is not required. For more information, please
call the library at 875-3940.
Evening Book Discussion Group –
All adults are welcome to attend, 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the community room.
Meetings are usually on the second Monday of the month. All are welcome.
No sign-ups required. Next meeting TBA. For more information, please
call the library at 875-3940.
Library Children's Programs
Lap Sit Story Time
About 30 minutes of songs, books, and finger plays for children aged 6 mos.
- 2 years and their siblings. Children must be accompanied by an adult
caregiver.
Limited to 30 participants. Register at the library.
Preschool Story Time.
Stories and activities for 3–6 year olds and their
siblings. Caregivers
are encouraged to participate. Registration is required.
Internet Access
High-speed Internet access is available for all patrons. For those under the age of 17, access will be on computers with filtering software, which will limit accessibility to some sites. These Internet computers are printer accessible for 15 cents per (printed) page. Reservations to use the Internet may be made up to 48 hours in advance, and may be made by phone or in person.Scan the Shelves from Home
Now you can visit the library from home via an internet connection. All you need is the 14-digit barcode number located on the back of your library card. (Your PIN is the last four digits of your phone number.) Search the library catalog, place a hold on a book, view your record (yikes! I didn't return that book yet?!), renew items, and search databases such as newspapers, magazines, images, Science Online, World Atlas Online, Health Reference Center, Career Guidance, obituaries, U.S. Census data, and much, much more. Access our virtual library at: www.sussexcountylibrary.org
Rosetta Stone – English as a Second Language
The #1 language-learning software in the world, the Rosetta Stone program presents sight, sound, and the written word to give the learner a “multimedia” experience that makes learning interesting and fun. This program will help users to improve their English skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Anyone is welcome to use this software on the dedicated computer. The software is free to use. Sign in at the library’s Circulation Desk before using the computer, and then go back and sign out when you are done. (The purpose of doing this is to track the number of users and total time spent – not individual information – to report on the grant that funded this entire project.)
At the computer workstation there is a sheet explaining how to open the program, how to use the listening devices (for the listening exercises) and the microphone (for the speaking exercises), and how to get started using the program. There are also Frequently Asked Questions for your reference.
Whether the learner wants to improve his or her basic literacy skills or English (ESL) skills, the software has great activities ranging from beginner-level through advanced. Learners can customize their learning experience, each taking a different “path” through the program, to focus only on those skills they would like to improve or those areas which appeal most to them. There are hundreds of exercises, so it is not expected that someone would complete each and every one. We hope you will check it out and see all that Rosetta Stone has to offer!