FRIENDS OF THE LODI MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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2016 EVENTS
Saturday, December 10th - Christopher Raschka
The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library in partnership with the Lodi Memorial Library hosted our Second Annual “Teens, Tots & Toys” holiday event with a special invited guest - Christopher Raschka
Mr.Raschka, Caldecott Medal Winner (a prestigious children’s’ book award), read from his best-sellers “A Ball for Daisy” and “The Hello Goodbye Window”. This was followed by a Q & A on his career as an author and a light reception in his honor.
Over 40 children and their parents joined us for this holiday event.
The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library in partnership with the Lodi Memorial Library hosted our Second Annual “Teens, Tots & Toys” holiday event with a special invited guest - Christopher Raschka
Mr.Raschka, Caldecott Medal Winner (a prestigious children’s’ book award), read from his best-sellers “A Ball for Daisy” and “The Hello Goodbye Window”. This was followed by a Q & A on his career as an author and a light reception in his honor.
Over 40 children and their parents joined us for this holiday event.
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TINKER STREET
Tinker Street is a gregarious, generous elf who represents the happiness, generosity and thoughtful charity of the holiday season. Tinker Street does not represent one holiday but all holidays where love, family and get-togetherness are found. Coming out of his home only on December 1st of each year, you can never truly see Tinker Street. You can only feel him when good thoughts pass through you, when a good deed is done and when helping another person is done with great kindness.
So to be part of our second annual celebration of “Teens, Tots & Toys”. We wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season and experience the magic in the days ahead.
So to be part of our second annual celebration of “Teens, Tots & Toys”. We wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season and experience the magic in the days ahead.
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November 15 - Friendly's Fundraiser
On Tuesday, November 15th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library asked patrons to ‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road Down Route 46 to Friendly’s Restaurant’ at 240 Route 46 East in Elmwood Park, NJ.
The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library held their fall fundraiser at the restaurant. When they dined at Friendly’s that night, 10% of the dinner profits from paid dinner bills that evening were donated to the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library to support the Friends for their Scholarship program. The Friends promotion raised over $2000.00 in sales of which 10% went to the Friends.
On Tuesday, November 15th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library asked patrons to ‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road Down Route 46 to Friendly’s Restaurant’ at 240 Route 46 East in Elmwood Park, NJ.
The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library held their fall fundraiser at the restaurant. When they dined at Friendly’s that night, 10% of the dinner profits from paid dinner bills that evening were donated to the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library to support the Friends for their Scholarship program. The Friends promotion raised over $2000.00 in sales of which 10% went to the Friends.
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November 10 - Bergen County Zoo
In conjunction with Friends of the Lodi Library, the Bergen County Zoo presented a reading of The Wizard of Oz followed by Dorothy’s Barnyard Animals (with live animals!) and Tales of Flying Monkeys.
The Friends were also visited by Butterscotch the Chicken who delighted the audience. We had about 40 young patrons and their parents at the event.
In conjunction with Friends of the Lodi Library, the Bergen County Zoo presented a reading of The Wizard of Oz followed by Dorothy’s Barnyard Animals (with live animals!) and Tales of Flying Monkeys.
The Friends were also visited by Butterscotch the Chicken who delighted the audience. We had about 40 young patrons and their parents at the event.
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October 5 - Membership Reception
On the night of October 5th, 2016 the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library held their first Membership Reception for both new and old members.
The Friends of the Library were joined by members of the Library Board and by the staff of the Lodi Memorial Library.
It was a chance for new members to get acquainted with the organization.
On the night of October 5th, 2016 the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library held their first Membership Reception for both new and old members.
The Friends of the Library were joined by members of the Library Board and by the staff of the Lodi Memorial Library.
It was a chance for new members to get acquainted with the organization.
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September 29 - Miss New Jersey 2016 Brenna Weick visits the Library
Keeping with our Fall theme “Follow the Yellow Brick Road Back to Your Library”, the Friends invited Miss New Jersey 2016 Brenna Weick to join us for the afternoon. In celebration of the 116th Anniversary of the novel “The Wizard of Oz”, Miss Weick read sections of the novel to a crowd of over 60 people, lead a Q & A on her role as Miss New Jersey and the sang the songs “Over the Rainbow” and “Someone like You” from the musical Jekyll and Hyde that she performed in the Miss America pageant. The event was followed by an autograph session and a reception in Miss Weick’s honor. Following the reception, over 20 people joined us for a special showing the 1939 version of the movie “The Wizard of Oz”.
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June 7 - Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library Scholarship Awards
At a reception held at the Lodi Memorial Library on June 7th, 2016, The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library Scholarship Committee announced the winners of the Friends Scholarship Award.
Two $1000.00 scholarships were awarded to the following Senior Class members from Lodi, New Jersey:
Mr. Raymond Choi from the Bergen County Academies
Mr. Joseph Fotopolous from Lodi High School
Both are deserving young students from Lodi who will be off to college in the Fall. The event was attended by the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library, the Lodi Memorial Library Board, Superintendent of Schools, Frank Quatrone, Lodi High School Principal Frank D’Amico and the families of the two winners. The student winners read their essays to the crowd and everyone had a nice evening congratulating our two winners. There was a reception following the event.
At a reception held at the Lodi Memorial Library on June 7th, 2016, The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library Scholarship Committee announced the winners of the Friends Scholarship Award.
Two $1000.00 scholarships were awarded to the following Senior Class members from Lodi, New Jersey:
Mr. Raymond Choi from the Bergen County Academies
Mr. Joseph Fotopolous from Lodi High School
Both are deserving young students from Lodi who will be off to college in the Fall. The event was attended by the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library, the Lodi Memorial Library Board, Superintendent of Schools, Frank Quatrone, Lodi High School Principal Frank D’Amico and the families of the two winners. The student winners read their essays to the crowd and everyone had a nice evening congratulating our two winners. There was a reception following the event.
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Lodi Friends Membership Drive 2016
In June, the Friends started their most ambitious fundraiser in the 22 year history of the Friends organization. We sent a mass mailer to all 9,122 households in the Borough of Lodi asking everyone to help support the Friends. Joining the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library supports programming and other vital needs. The Friends provide support for the Summer Reading program, Library Special Events and buying the ‘extras’ not in the library budget.
Please support your local library by becoming a ‘Friend’
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April 18 - NY Red Bulls II goalie Rafael Diaz
The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library in partnership with the Lodi Memorial Library and the NY Red Bulls II, welcomed a visit by goalie Rafael Diaz of the Red Bulls to close out National Library Week. Mr. Diaz was greeted by over 50 young patrons and their parents. Mr. Diaz read the book, 'Oh the Places You will Go' by Dr. Seuss with a young patron, had a Q & A on his career and then was followed by an autograph session and a light reception in Mr. Diaz's honor.
The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library in partnership with the Lodi Memorial Library and the NY Red Bulls II, welcomed a visit by goalie Rafael Diaz of the Red Bulls to close out National Library Week. Mr. Diaz was greeted by over 50 young patrons and their parents. Mr. Diaz read the book, 'Oh the Places You will Go' by Dr. Seuss with a young patron, had a Q & A on his career and then was followed by an autograph session and a light reception in Mr. Diaz's honor.
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April 14 - National Library Week Open House
The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library in partnership with the Lodi Memorial Library sponsored the 4th Annual Library Open House during National Library Week. Over 250 patrons young and old walked into the library to enjoy entertainment, a talk from the Drug Alliance, a karate demonstration, face painting and refreshments plus an in-house raffle of gift certificates. The Friends had a beautiful buffet of refreshments sponsored by Inserra Supermarkets.
April 14 - National Library Week Open House
The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library in partnership with the Lodi Memorial Library sponsored the 4th Annual Library Open House during National Library Week. Over 250 patrons young and old walked into the library to enjoy entertainment, a talk from the Drug Alliance, a karate demonstration, face painting and refreshments plus an in-house raffle of gift certificates. The Friends had a beautiful buffet of refreshments sponsored by Inserra Supermarkets.
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March 28 - Fundraiser at Friendly's
The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library sponsored a fundraiser at Friendly's in Elmwood Park to raise money for the Friends organization. We had 213 people walk through the doors from 5:00pm-9:00pm that night raising $2600.00 in net sales and $260 in profits for the Friends. It was a busy and productive night and gave 'Friends' a chance to socialize with each other while raising money for a good cause.
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March 21 - Lodi Larry the Rabbit & Yurtle the Turtle
The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library in partnership with the Lodi Memorial Library sponsored a "First Day of Spring" event with a visit with our special guest, 'Lodi Larry the Rabbit' and 'Yurtle the Turtle' from the Bergen County Zoo. The event featured two programs, "Wild and Crafty Critters' and 'Backyard Animals'. It featured a book reading, a craft with the kids and visit with the animals. This was followed by a reception for all the patrons sponsored by Inserra Supermarkets.
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2015 EVENTS
December 19 - Olympian Figure Skater Elaine Zayak
The Friends hosted Elaine Zayak, former World Champion, National Champion and Olympian ice skater.
Ms. Zayak joined the Friends for their First Annual "Teens, Tots & Toys" holiday event
The Friends hosted Elaine Zayak, former World Champion, National Champion and Olympian ice skater.
Ms. Zayak joined the Friends for their First Annual "Teens, Tots & Toys" holiday event
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November 13 - Friday the 13th Movie Anniversary
Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library, in honor of its 25th anniversary, screened the movie "Friday the 13th" from 1980 starring Betsy Palmer and Adrienne King. Following the screening, we had an interview with Donald Stein, a local resident and then Scout Master who assisted on the film while working at the camp where the filming took place.
Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library, in honor of its 25th anniversary, screened the movie "Friday the 13th" from 1980 starring Betsy Palmer and Adrienne King. Following the screening, we had an interview with Donald Stein, a local resident and then Scout Master who assisted on the film while working at the camp where the filming took place.
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October 22 - Miss New Jersey 2015 - Lindsey Giannini
The Friends hosted Miss New Jersey 2015, Lindsey Giannini at the library for
"Celebrating Books: The 150th Anniversary of the novel "Alice in Wonderland"
The Friends hosted Miss New Jersey 2015, Lindsey Giannini at the library for
"Celebrating Books: The 150th Anniversary of the novel "Alice in Wonderland"
The Friends of the Library Newsletters
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Ongoing Book Sale
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The Friends accept new and gently used hardcover and paperback books for adults and children. We also collect DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks and videogames. We are unable to accept tapes, videotapes, textbooks, magazines, and encyclopedias.
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Join the Friends
Whether you are a brand new patron of the Lodi Memorial Library or a long time user, you are invited to become a member of Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library. All Friends are welcome to help with the semi-annual used Book Sales, work on other projects, and become members of the Friends' Board.
Through dues, donations and fundraisers, the Friends have provided high school senior scholarships and many items to the Library not available through its budget. Items purchased to date include: 2 computers for classes, a people counter, scanner, projection system for movies, summer reading prizes, funding for weekly movies and special programs.
To join, simply download and print out an Application form and mail it to:
Friends of Lodi Library,
One Memorial Drive
Lodi, NJ 07644.
Thank you,
Judy Schroeder, President
Through dues, donations and fundraisers, the Friends have provided high school senior scholarships and many items to the Library not available through its budget. Items purchased to date include: 2 computers for classes, a people counter, scanner, projection system for movies, summer reading prizes, funding for weekly movies and special programs.
To join, simply download and print out an Application form and mail it to:
Friends of Lodi Library,
One Memorial Drive
Lodi, NJ 07644.
Thank you,
Judy Schroeder, President
