New Book Titles Available through the Camden Library System

“In the Garden of Beasts” is one of the new titles available through the Camden County Library System. Photo courtesy of Amazon.com

VOORHEES, N.J. – February 8, 2012 –   The Camden County Library System ordered and received the following new book titles. The titles are in circulation at various branches as indicated below. Member customers can use the library’s online catalog, CamCat, at www.camdencountylibrary.org/catalog  to order, reserve and arrange for pickup of materials at one of the system’s seven branches: Bellmawr, Camden (Ferry Ave.), Gloucester Twp., Haddon Twp., Merchantville, South County or Voorhees. For those with smart phones, the library’s mobile website is also available at http://www.camdencountylibrary.org/m/  .

 

 

Title	Author	Copies Available at What Branch Locations	Genre/Subject
“I Got This”	Jennifer Hudson	All branches ( small waitlist)	Biography
“The End Of Illness”	David Agus	All branches	Non-fiction/health
“Ameritopia”	Mark Levin	Bellmawr, Gloucester Twp., Haddon Twp., South County, Voorhees	Non-fiction
“In The Garden Of Beasts”	Erik Larson	Bellmawr, Ferry Ave. (Camden), Gloucester Twp., Haddon Twp., South County, Voorhees	Biography/History, Germany
“Heaven is For Real”	Todd Burpo	Bellmawr, Ferry Ave. (Camden), Gloucester Twp., Haddon Twp., South County, Voorhees	Biography
“Taken”	Robert Crais	All branches  (small waitlist)	Mystery, Detective, Suspense
“Raylan”	Elmore Leonard	All branches	Fiction/suspense
“Son of Neptune”	Rick Riordan	All branches	Juvenile Fiction
“Lia-Ria Meet the Angels”	Jodi Fiore	All branches	Juvenile Fiction (special needs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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New Books at the Camden County Library System

VOORHEES, N.J. – Jan. 26, 2012 –   The Camden County Library System ordered and received the following new book titles. The titles are in circulation at various branches as indicated below. Member customers can use the library’s online catalog, CamCat, at www.camdencountylibrary.org/catalog  to order, reserve and arrange for pickup of materials at one of the system’s seven branches: Bellmawr, Camden (Ferry Ave.), Gloucester Twp., Haddon Twp., Merchantville, South County or Voorhees. For those with smart phones, the library’s mobile website is also available at http://www.camdencountylibrary.org/m/ 

 

Title	Author	Copies Available at What Branch Locations	Genre
“Steve Jobs”	Isaacson, Walter	All branches (waitlist)	Biography
“1222”	Holt, Anne	Bellmawr, Ferry Ave. (Camden), Gloucester Twp., Haddon Twp., South County, Voorhees	Mystery
“The Angel Esmeralda: Nine Stories”	DeLillo, Don	Bellmawr, Gloucester Twp., Haddon Twp. South County, Voorhees	Adult fiction/ short stories
“Black Thunder : an Ella Clah Novel”	Thurlo, Aimée	Bellmawr, Ferry Ave. (Camden), Gloucester Twp., Haddon Twp., South County, Voorhees	Mystery Fiction
“Dead Last”	Hall, James W	Bellmawr, Ferry Ave. (Camden), Gloucester Twp., Haddon Twp., South County, Voorhees	Suspense fiction
“A Stolen Life : a memoir”	Dugard, Jaycee Lee	All branches	Biography
“1Q84”	Murakami, Haruki	Gloucester Twp., Haddon Twp., South County, Voorhees (waitlist)	Fiction
“Big Nate Out Loud”	Peirce, Lincoln	All Branches	Comics/Juvenile Fiction
“Sweet Bird of Prey”	Pettit Brundage, Janice	Ferry Ave. (Camden), Gloucester Twp., Haddon Twp.,  South County, Voorhees	Juvenile Fiction/Family Life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At age 77, Leo read his first book. Shabi passed her citizenship test. Chen spoke to her child’s teacher.

For Immediate Release – December 12, 2011

Contact: Denise Weinberg (856) 772-1636 X 3331

[Literacy Volunteers of Camden County is seeking volunteer tutors and is offering free training starting Wednesday, Jan.18, 2012.]

VOORHEES, NJ – Dec. 12, 2011 -- You, too, can make a difference in the life of an adult who wants to learn to speak English or improve his reading and math skills. 

Literacy Volunteers of Camden County is seeking volunteer tutors to teach ESL and other functional literacy skills.  No experience is necessary, just the willingness to reach out and help a motivated learner.  Tutors must be at least 18 years of age. 

The free Winter Tutor Training Workshops will be held at the Camden County Library in Voorhees on six consecutive Wednesdays beginning January 18, 2012 from 1:00-3:30 p.m.  Call Literacy Volunteers of Camden County at 772-1636 X 3331 for more information or sign up online at http://lva.camden.lib.nj.us .

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ABOUT LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF CAMDEN COUNTY:

 

LVCC provides free one-on-one and small group tutoring in reading, math and English for Speakers of Other Languages to Camden County adults at the lowest levels of literacy.  Many Camden County residents lack functional English literacy skills and this impedes their ability to acquire productive employment, assist their children in schoolwork and become active community members.  Literacy Volunteers of Camden County addresses this problem by training local volunteers to instruct these adults using a flexible, learner-centered approach.  This year LVCC has over 160 volunteer tutors working with 200 students.

Revitalize Your Job Search with New Workshops at Camden Co. Library

Customizing resumes and networking seen as keys to landing next job

[Camden County Library continues to offer help for those seeking a new job by offering a series of three workshops this winter at its branch across from the Voorhees Town Center on Laurel Rd.]

 

VOORHEES, NJ -- November 23, 2011 -- A resume often serves as the first “interview” with a potential employer.  And it’s a short interview according to the experts – on average employers spend only 10 seconds on each resume.  With only 10 seconds to convince an employer to offer an interview, a job seeker’s resume needs to stand out. 

This winter, the Voorhees branch of the Camden County Library System is offering three top-notch career workshops that will teach how to create a resume that highlights a job applicant’s strengths in an effective and professional manner. The workshops will stress how to customize a resume for each job, further improving chances of getting that interview.

Cover Letters, Resumes & Interviewing Workshop

Saturday, Dec. 3, 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Register here

Resumes & Networking Workshop --- A Hands-On Approach

Thursday, Jan. 12, 6 – 8 p.m. Register here
Thursday, Feb. 16, 6 – 8 p.m. Register here

The December workshop will explore cover-letter writing and interviewing skills in addition to resume writing. Remember, the resume can lead to an interview, but it’s a good interview that clinches the job.

The January and February workshops cover networking and resume writing.  Networking is the key to finding job openings, according to career experts. This workshop features one-on-one exercises where participants can pair up to critique resumes and practice their networking skills.

People with or without an existing resume are welcome to attend these workshops where they can revitalize their job search.

The M. Allen Vogelson Regional Branch Library is located at 203 Laurel Rd. across from the Voorhees Town Center.

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Established in 1921, Camden County Library System seeks to meet the recreational, informational and educational needs of its customers with locations in Bellmawr, Camden, Gloucester Township, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Winslow Township and Voorhees.   The Library is governed and supported by the Camden County Board of Freeholders and the Camden County Library Commission.

 

Fall Fashion Rendezvous Looks at Latest Trends and Fads

Angelo Vellucci offers wardrobe tips and advice for both men and women

[At his “A Fashion Rendezvous: Fall Edition” Angelo Vellucci describes a versatile outfit that can be worn for both a day or nighttime look  and here is modeled by Loreen Neal, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011.

About 65 people attended the event at the M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library in Voorhees to hear Vellucci’s advice and suggestions on what works best for different body types as he discussed the current fall fashion trends for both men and women. 

Vellucci is a senior Fashion Industry Management student Philadelphia University and is planning another Fashion Rendezvous class in spring 2012.]

Haddon Twp. Library’s 50th Anniversary Read into Congressional Record

U.S. Rep Rob Andrews recognizes library on floor of House of Representatives

[ Proclamation U.S. Rep. Robert Andrews read into Congressional Record Oct. 4, 2011 on the floor of the House.]

VOORHEES, NJ – Oct. 7, 2011 – Fifty years of service by the Haddon Twp. Branch of the Camden County Library System was formally recognized on the floor of the United States House of Representatives when Congressman Robert Andrews (1^st Congressional District) issued a proclamation earlier this week.

The proclamation observes, “For the past half century, this valuable community asset has steadfastly served the citizens of Haddon Twp.”

“I am so proud of our accomplishments for the past 50 years and of how the library has been an important part of community life in Haddon Township and Camden County. It’s a nice way to end my career here seeing the staff getting the recognition they well deserve,” said Haddon Branch Manager Nan Rosenthal.

Rosenthal said the library plans to frame the proclamation and put it on display at the library on MacArthur Blvd. off Cuthbert in Westmont, NJ.

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Established in 1921, Camden County Library System seeks to meet the recreational, informational and educational needs of its customers with locations in Bellmawr, Camden, Gloucester Township, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Winslow Township and Voorhees.   The Library is governed and supported by the Camden County Board of Freeholders and the Camden County Library Commission.

Fun @ Haddon Branch Library’s 50th Birthday Party

 

 

[Camden County Freeholder Scot McCray reads to a group of children from Dr. Seuss’s “I Can Lick 30 Tigers a Day” at the 50^th Birthday celebration for the Haddon Twp. Branch of the Camden County Library System, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.

The party featured a performance by the Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra, birthday cake, face painting, book mark making, tattoos, contests and more. Camden County Freeholder Board Director Louis Capelli and Freeholder Ian Leonard, as the board’s library liaison, joined Camden County Library System Director Linda Devlin in speaking about the branch’s history of serving the people of Camden County.

The branch announced that Mark D’Tamaso of Haddon Twp. won a basket of assorted chocolates from Bayard’s Chocolates for a contest at guessing the branch’s average circulation that was part of the day’s events.]

Camden City Joins County Library System

The Ferry Avenue branch of the Camden City Library will become a branch of the Camden County Library System on Monday, February 14, and join the six other branch facilities of the County Library System.  And starting Friday, February 11, residents of Camden can register for County Library cards and enjoy borrowing privileges at all seven branches in the system. 

These changes come as Camden becomes a member community of the Camden County Library System, pending the finalization of an agreement between the City of Camden and the Camden County Library Commission.

The County Library will provide uninterrupted access to library services at Ferry Avenue during this transition period and offer expanded night and weekend hours of operation to better serve the community. 

Talks are underway regarding opening another County library branch location at Rutgers.  This new facility will open at a later date and will ensure that center city residents have direct access to excellent library services.

The commissioners, administration, and staff of the Camden County Library System are excited about serving the residents of Camden and will work to meet the needs of the community through the many services, programs, and collections that the County Library System has to offer.

Bellmawr Library to Hold Three-Day Summer Clearance Book Sale

Proceeds go to support teen programs at Camden County Library System.

 

 [The Bellmawr Branch Library stages 3-day sale in August to support teen programming in the Camden County Library System.]

 

VOORHEES, N.J. –July 19, 2010 –    The Bellmawr Branch of the Camden County Library System  will hold a Summer Clearance Book Sale from Thursday, Aug. 19 to Saturday Aug. 21.

 

The sale offers bargains on books, VHS tapes, audio tapes and music CDs for all ages with most items priced between fifty-cents to three dollars. Located at 35 E. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ, the library will run the sale during the following dates and hours:

 

Thursday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

The sale is open to the public and all are welcome. Members of the VolunTeens group will be on hand to help run the sale, the proceeds of which will go to support teen programming for the library system.

 

 

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Established in 1921, Camden County Library System seeks to meet the recreational, informational and educational needs of its customers with locations in Bellmawr, Gloucester Township, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Winslow Township and Voorhees.   The Library is governed and supported by the Camden County Board of Freeholders and the Camden County Library Commission.

Literacy Volunteers of Camden County Celebrates its Tutors and Students

Contact: Denise Weinberg, Director LV/Camden County, 856-772-1636 ext. 3331 dweinberg@camdencountylibrary.org

Annual Recognition Day Planned

WHAT: Literacy Volunteers of Camden County will applaud the work of its volunteer tutors and the accomplishments of its adult students at its annual Recognition Day.

WHO: LVCC volunteer tutors and ESL and Basic Literacy students with sixty people and New Jersey State Senator James Beach expected to attend

WHEN: Saturday, May 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

WHERE: M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library of the Camden County Library System, 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043, 3rd Floor, Room A

HIGHLIGHTS:

• At this meeting students will tell their inspiring stories of how literacy instruction has made a difference in their lives.
• In celebration of their accomplishments, students will receive new dictionaries from the Cherry Hill Rotary Club and hand-crafted bookmarks from the Creative Needlework Guild.     
• In recognition of their hours of service, volunteer tutors will receive certificates.
• Three “Community Heroes” will receive plaques for their support of LVCC.
• State Senator James Beach is expected to attend and congratulate all participants. 

ABOUT LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF CAMDEN COUNTY:

LVCC provides free one-on-one and small group tutoring in reading, math and English for Speakers of Other Languages to Camden County adults at the lowest levels of literacy.  Many Camden County residents lack functional English literacy skills and this impedes their ability to acquire productive employment, assist their children in schoolwork and become active community members.  Literacy Volunteers of Camden County addresses this problem by training local volunteers to instruct these adults using a flexible, learner-centered approach.  This year LVCC has over 160 volunteer tutors working with 200 students.

Donate Books for Kids During Our Holiday Drive

The Camden County Library System is collecting books for the county’s disadvantaged children as part of its annual “Books for Kids” campaign.  During this book drive, the library system accepts new and like-new children’s books from the infant to young adult age ranges in a separate bin from the regular book donations. Patrons may bring books to the library system’s branches in Voorhees, Bellmawr, Gloucester Township, Haddon Township, South County Regional (in Atco) and the Merchantville Public Library. 

The donated books go to the Camden County Division of Children’s Services, which distributes them to needy children in the county in time for them to enjoy over the holiday season. The number of books we collect is always matched by the number of smiles from book recipients.   Please stop by any branch with your book donations.  The drive will end on December 7th.

Spring Shredding Event

Destroy your documents with personal information and prevent identity theft - Free for Camden County Residents!

Saturday, May 5, 2007
10 AM - 1 PM

Camden County College Parking Lot
Blackwood, NJ
DIRECTIONS

No Businesses will be permitted.

An industrial size shredder truck will be on site to destroy documents at this free event. 

Protect your identity--Shred your documents-- Watch your documents being shredded.

For more information, please call 1-866-camdencounty (226-3362).

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