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, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday: noon to 8:00
Phone:
(973) 875-3940
Library will be closed on:
Monday, February 13 for Lincoln's Birthday
Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day
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
Download the latest newsletter
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, Meg Gummerel,
Nancy Helmer, Penny Ball,
Betty Pluymers, Cathy Zerbian, Marsha Roemer, Barbara Young. High School Director:
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.
Showcase
Don't forget to check our display case when you visit the library! 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.
Friends Homebound Delivery Service
Do you know someone who is homebound? The Friends of the Sussex-Wantage Branch Library sponsor a book delivery service for residents of Sussex and Wantage who are homebound due to a medical condition. Upon request, volunteers will pick up and deliver library books to a homebound resident at a pre-arranged, mutually convenient time. If you do not know what books you want, the library staff can help you select some based on your reading interests. For an application form and further information, please call the library at 973-875-3940.
Sussex-Wantage
Historical Committee
The Friends are excited to announce that a group has been formed, led by Barbara Young, to develop historic bus/walking tours of Sussex and Wantage. We are in the early stages of collecting and sharing factual information and would love to have more
participants. If you are
interested in local history, please join us! For more information about our next meeting, please contact Barbara Young at 973-875-7864.
FOL Upcoming 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.
Teen Arts Workshop
Next one TBA
The latest workshop was held on Friday, January 27, 7 p.m. in the Library
Community Room.
The Friends of the Library and local artist Emily Mortenson invited all high school and middle school artists for a night of creativity. Free refreshments and supplies.
Teen Open Mic and Poetry Coffeehouse
Friday, February 17, 7 – 10 p.m. in the Library Community Room
Teens are invited to bring their writings and music to a special night with other teens. Free refreshments will be provided. Registration required at the library's main desk.
Spiders are Spiderific!
Saturday, March 3, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Library
Did you know some spiders have eyes on top of their head? What is a spider's favorite snack? An insect! Learn about spiders and insects by using microscopes and participating in fun activities such as building your own spider web. This free program is open to children in grades
3 through 5.
The Golden Age of Radio
Sunday, March 4, 2 p.m. at the Library
Revisit the great era of network radio from the 1920's to the early 1950's with Memory Lane's Rick Busiciglio. This
interactive presentation features
memorable audio and video clips of Amos n' Andy, Burns and Allen, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, The Lux Radio Theatre, Superman, The Shadow and many more. This free program is open to teens through adults.
Time Line New Jersey
Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. at the Library
Timeline New Jersey travels from the primeval dawn of the Highlands, through the Ice Age, up to the present. Meet New Jersey's first people and explorers; take pride in our Colonial and Revolutionary history and celebrate the numerous events and "Firsts" that make New Jersey special! This free program is open to teens and adults.
Ongoing Programs
LEGO® Club
A new LEGO® Club for
children in grades K through 6 will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the library's Community Room. Each meeting will have a theme and book talk by Diane Sebastian, the
Sussex County Library's Youth Services librarian, followed by an hour of LEGO® creating. This club is limited to 40 participants. The next meeting will be on February 8. To join in the fun, please call the library to register at 973-875-3940.
Knit and Spin
Join local artist Lisa Hirkaler and a group of
beginner to advanced knitters, crocheters, and spinners at Knit and Spin, which is held on the first and third Thursdays of the month from
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Community Room. The group will learn and share techniques, including fiber art. All levels of adult artists are welcome—bring your own supplies and materials. For more information, please call Lisa at 973-875-7153.
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.
BTOP Computer Training Classes
The BTOP Computer Training Classes mentioned in the Fall 2011 newsletter have been rescheduled. They will be held on March 20, 22, 27, and 29 at the Main Library in Frankford Township. More details about these classes, including registration information, will be available in late January or early February.
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.
Summer Outdoor Amphitheater Programs
All outdoor programs are free and tickets are available at the library's front desk or at the night of the performance. You are encouraged to bring your own chairs/blankets for the outdoor programs. You may also bring your own picnic, but alcoholic beverages are prohibited on library property. Outdoor programs will be moved into the library's community room unless otherwise noted.
Open Air Showcase
Alas, summer is over and so are the Open Air Showcases. See you next summer!
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Highland Stage's Hairspray Sneak Preview
Saturday, July 23
Highland Stage's talented theater company presented a sneak preview of the music from the popular Broadway show and movie Hairspray on Saturday night. The not-for -profit company will present their full production at Vernon Township High School July 29 through August 6. photos by Jayne McHugh, FOL
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Love's Labour Lost
Saturday, July 30
Shakespeare's delightful coming-of-age comedy is a witty and hilarious ode to youthful aspirations, infatuations and follies. The young King of Navarre, along with three of his loyal friends, decide to dedicate themselves to the "noble pursuit of knowledge" for three full years, locking themselves away from all distractions… especially women. Their ambitious "ivory tower" is soon shaken, with the arrival of the lovely Princess of France and
her three gamesome ladies-in-waiting.
photos by Jayne McHugh, FOL
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Tartuffe
Saturday August 13
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Next Stage Ensemble summer touring program presented Molière's biting and witty comic masterpiece. Although banned by France's religious leaders after its first showing, it quickly became a runaway hit and has remained so since its public reopening in 1669. When Orgon, a gullible and wealthy family man, invites the seemingly pious Tartuffe to stay at his home, he is convinced that he has joined a noble cause. Despite the warnings of his family and friends, Orgon holds his friend in the highest regard and showers him with gifts and money and even the offer of his daughter's hand in marriage. The family soon lays traps to expose the true nature of the mysterious stranger. Will their efforts be too late? Directed by Mike Donahue, TARTUFFE remains a deliciously scathing attack on hypocrisy, false piety, hollow morality and gullibility; delighting and taunting as effectively now as when it was first penned.
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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!