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Spring 2016

Newsletter Volume Three Number One Spring 2016
Siobhan Koch, Judy Schroeder & Justin Watrel presenting a Honorary Membership to Lindsay Giannini Miss New Jersey 2015
Happy Spring and Welcome Back to all of our supporting ‘Friends’:
As you may have noticed, there have been a lot of changes and excitement at the Lodi Memorial Library since last Fall. We have started an ambitious plan to reinvent the Friends Organization building on our outreach to all members of our community, creating programs that cater to our tweens and teens and seniors alike. We have had movie retrospect, book readings and a few celebrity visits. Our Bylaws have been updated to modernize the changes in the organization and a new membership form with different levels of giving has been updated as well for the support of library programs. We will be having a mass mailing for membership in June to ask the Lodi Community to become a ‘Friend’.
Message from our President Judy Schroeder:
Remember the saying “Uncle Sam needs you”? Well, the Friends of the Lodi Library needs you! Whether you are an active member or a contributing member our goal of fundraising for various programs at the library would not be possible without you. In the following pages you will see some of the programs that we’ve sponsored in the past and some exciting upcoming events that you won’t want to miss. Your attendance at our events and your financial support are crucial to our goal of bringing programs to the library that are educational and fun for all. Come join us. WE NEED YOU!
Message from our outgoing Library Director Siobhan Koch:
The Lodi Memorial Library is busier than ever. Whether you are looking for a book, movie, magazine, audiobook, videogame or a great program, the Library should be your first stop. Can’t make it in to the Library or looking for something for your tablet, try our free online offerings of downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines. Always wanted to research your family history? You can do that from the computers within the library. They have access to Ancestry.com Library Edition. All you need is a library card to access all these wonderful features. The board and staff of the Library are working hard to meet the needs of the community. Thank you to the Friends group for continuing to purchase items that we need and for the great programming events at the Library.
This is my last director’s message as I am leaving Lodi for a position in a library in Morris County. I have loved my time in Lodi and have met so many wonderful people. A big thank you to the staff, the Friends Group and the patrons of the Library for making my time here such a pleasure.

Friends Meetings
June 15 @ 1:30pm

Latest Happenings:
Celebrating Books: The 150th Anniversary of ‘Alice in Wonderland’:
On October 22,2015, the library was abuzz with activity as Miss New Jersey 2016 and our representative to the ‘Miss America Pageant’, Lindsay Giannini of Hammonton, NJ was invited to be our special guest to our event ‘Celebrating Books: the 150th Anniversary of the Novel ‘Alice in Wonderland’ by Lewis Carol. We celebrated the occasion in a big way with a book reading by Miss Giannini, followed by a question and answer on Miss Giannini’s time as Miss New Jersey. We followed the program with a few magic tricks that Miss Giannini performed with members of the audience, a ‘Tea Party’ in Miss Giannini’s honor and a showing of the original 1905 Silent Version of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ followed by the Disney version of the movie. Deputy Mayor Patricia Licata presented Miss Giannini with a proclamation from the Borough of Lodi honoring her accomplishments and Friends President Judy Schroeder presented her with an Annotated copy of the novel “Alice in Wonderland’ and an Honorary Membership to the Friends. Library Director Siobhan Koch presented her with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from her and the library staff. It was an engaging afternoon for everyone. The program pictures and video can be seen on The Lodi Memorial Library Facebook page and on YouTube.
Celebrating Books Library Team: Lodi Police Officer Phil Nobile, Friends President Judy Schroeder, Miss New Jersey 2015 Lindsay Giannini, Special Event Coordinator Justin Watrel, Lodi Deputy Mayor Patricia Licata, Library Director Siobhan Koch and PBA President and Lodi Police Officer Dominick Miller
Friends Membership Update:
At the November meeting, the Friends decided to update the giving categories of the Friends Membership. There are new membership categories now start at $15 and go all the way to $1000. We also have a membership at any amount you would like to donate. All donations at this time are welcomed and appreciated. Your ongoing membership shows support to the Friends and to the library for all the programs mentioned in this newsletter. See the enclosed application at the back of the newsletter.
For all Members of the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library, please remember that it is time to renew for 2016. If you have not renewed, please mail in your renewal slip with your donation and please include your email address so that you can be invited to all these wonderful programs. Your support makes a big difference!
Your Support in 2016 is much appreciated and join us for all the exciting
programming at the Library!!

Film Retrospect: The 35th Anniversary of the movie “Friday the 13th”:
On the afternoon of November 13, 2015, the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library honored the 35th Anniversary of the 1980 movie “Friday the 13th” with a special afternoon screening of this iconic film starring Betsy Palmer and Adrianne King. We interviewed Lodi Library Patron Donald Stein, who was a scout master at Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, the Boy Scout Camp in Blairstown, NJ where the movie was shot. Mr. Stein worked on the film on some behind the scenes filming and shared his experiences and thoughts on the film. You can see the interview on the Lodi Library Facebook page and on YouTube.
Friends President Judy Schroeder, Friends Member Carolyn Mezzadri, Library Board Member
Marilyn De Molli and Special Events Coordinator Justin Watrel
The On-Going Book Sale:
The Friends of the Library discussed the status of the Annual Book Sales and the membership decided that the On-Going Book Sale was making more money on a month by month basis than having two sales a year. So both the Fall & Spring Book Sales were replaced with keeping the books out all year long. A big ‘Thank You’ to Friends member Laraine Crawford who has been maintaining the books and keeping the shelves stacked with all the latest donations. Thank you also to all those patrons who have been donating to the library. It has been a big success!
Friends President Judy Schroeder, Friends Member Carolyn Mezzadri, Library Board Member
Marilyn De Molli and Special Events Coordinator Justin Watrel
Bylaws Update:
The Friends meet in November and felt that the current bylaws needed to be updated. Please look to the Facebook page and Website for the new bylaws as soon as they are voted on. Please try to attend future meetings for updates on this and other organizational changes.

“Teens, Tots & Toys: a Holiday Festival”:
On Saturday, December 20, 2015, the Friends held their first holiday fest “Teens, Tots & Toys” event and fundraiser. We had a toy drive for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation in Midland Park, NJ and raised awareness for children with cancer during this holiday season. The Friends invited U.S. & World Champion and Olympian Figure Skater Elaine Zayak of Paramus, NJ, who with her son, Jack read from the novel, ‘The Skating Shoes’ by Noel Streatfeild. Ms. Zayak then had a question and answer time with the audience on her career as a skater and coach and was followed by an autograph session with the audience. Ms. Zayak’s visit was followed by a reception in her honor, a showing of the film “Arthur Christmas” and then Reference Librarian Emily Crowell lead an enthusiastic crowd of twenty family patrons to an afternoon of gingerbread house making. It was a fun afternoon for all. Friends President Judy Schroeder presented Ms. Zayak with an honorary membership to the Friends, Library Director Siobhan Koch presented her with a copy of the novel, “The Skating Shoes” from her and her staff and Mayor Emil Carafa presented Ms. Zayak with a proclamation from the Borough of Lodi and a medal from the city. The Friends donated fifty toys and forty children’s books to the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation as well as chocolate Santas’ and candy canes for their holiday party.

Library Director Siobhan Koch, Special Events Coordinator Justin Watrel, Olympian Elaine Zayak, Mayor Emil Carafa and Friends President Judy Schroeder at “Teens, Tots & Toys”.
Our Mascot, the Magical Elf “Tinker Street

First Day of Spring Event:
On March, 21, 2016, The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library in partnership with the Lodi Memorial Library
welcomed the Bergen County Zoo and our mascot, “Lodi Larry, the Rabbit” for the first day of Spring event “Spring Fling at the Library”. This event featured a book reading by a zoo member, a spring craft and a visit with “Lodi Larry the Rabbit” and the program “Wild & Crafty”. The were almost 40 children in attendance and over 40 adults to welcome in the first day of Spring.
Members of the Friends of the Library with the Bergen County Zoo Staff with “Lodi Larry the Rabbit”
Fun at Friendly’s Fundraiser:
On Tuesday, March 29th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library in partnership with the Friendly’s Restaurant at 240 Route 46 East had a “Dine at Friendly’s” fundraiser. Ten percent of the proceeds for the paid dinner receipts for that evening will go to the Friends. This was a perfect opportunity for members of the community to have dinner out for a good cause. In a four hour period, Friendly’s had 213 restaurant patrons walk in the door and the restaurant did over $2,600 in sales of which 10% of the proceeds went to the Friends. It was a fun night for all.
Fun at Friendly’s 2016
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Friends Honorary Presentation to Figure Skater Elaine Zayak

Recent Friends Events:
National Library Week the Lodi Memorial Library:
The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library in partnership with the Lodi Memorial Library participated in National Library Week from April 10th-April 16th 2016. All sorts of terrific things were planned for the week and the Friends sponsored a special night on April 14th.
Friends Member LaraineCrawford and helpers at the Library Week Open House
Visit from Red Bulls II Goalkeeper Rafael Diaz:
The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library invited star player from the Red Bulls II Professional Soccer League goalkeeper, Rafael Diaz, to join us and our many young patrons in an afternoon of reading the book, “Oh the places you will go”, by Dr. Seuss, a Q & A and autograph session.
Rafael Diaz with members of the Lodi Memorial Library Staff and Friends

Your Friends of the Library active members with Miss New Jersey 2015 Lindsay Giannini on October 22, 2015 at “Celebrating Books: The 150th Anniversary of Alice in Wonderland”.
Being a ‘Friend’ is more than just financial support for the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library, it is being an active member of an innovative and creative team of residents and library patrons who recognize the growing needs of the Lodi Memorial Library. Your donations, large and small, help pay for programming, speakers, celebrity visits, and items needed for our library Your membership opens the door to so much that the Friends are trying to accomplish for our library. Your membership goes a long way. We welcome you! You can be a Contributing or Active Member. in the future.

Even Alice herself has joined in the fun!!
Even Alice herself has joined in the fun!!
Even Alice herself has joined in the fun!!

Please let our
Business Friends know we appreciate their support.
If you would like your business included in this list please become a Friend of the Lodi Library.

105 Terhune Ave
Anton’s Hair Design
212 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights
4 Memorial Dr
Dr. Ciro J. Carafa
120 S. Main St
291 N. Main St
Enza’s Salon
95 Moonachie Rd, Moonachie
Fay’s Beauty Salon
304 Harrison Ave
Lodi Fire Prevention
1 Memorial Dr

449 Essex St, Hackensack
Inserra Supermarkets
20 Ridge Rd
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Lodi Moose 1971
PO Box 305
300 N. Main St
Sorrento Pastry Shop
1 S. Main St—Suite 5
107 S Main St

Joining the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library is contributing not just to the library but to the community at large. The Friends group is an invaluable asset to the community. We fund new technology and equipment purchases, new material purchases, support the Summer Reading Program, special programs for children, teens and adults and contribute an Annual Friends High School scholarship plus much more. You can join as an active Friend or just make a donation and be a Contributing Friend.
Our levels of Membership vary to what you would like to donate. Our levels of Membership are as follows:

Individual/Senior Membership: $15.00 Library Circle Membership: $250.00**
Bronze Circle Membership: $35.00 Lodi Memorial Membership: $500.00**
Silver Circle Membership $75.00 Director’s Circle Membership: $1000.00**
Benefactor Circle Membership: $150.00 Contributor Member (set your donation) _________

** All members of the higher donors will be invited to a special reception hosted by the Friends of the Library and receive a free Friends of the Library Tote Bag.
(Special note to all members: former levels of membership at the Individual and Family levels are grandfathered into membership but we hope you will move the donation to a new or higher level)
Your contributions to the Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library are tax-deductible and an IRS receipt will be mailed to you upon request.
Mr.____Ms.___Mrs.___Miss___Master___Dr.___
Name______________________________________________
Street Address_______________________________________
City/State/Zip Code___________________________________
Email_______________________________________________
This information will not be shared with anyone outside the ‘Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library. Please make checks out to “The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library”. Please bring the form into the library or mail it to:
The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library
C/O The Lodi Memorial Library
One Memorial Drive
Lodi, NJ 07644
If you would like to pay by credit card please use the paypal option on our web page.
______ (I want to become an active member and attend meetings of the Friends)
______ (I just want to be informed of special events)
______ (I don’t want to be an Active member but want to contribute to the library, thank you)
Please visit: http://lodi.bccls.org/friends-of-the-library.html
Whatever level you and your family or business contribute to helps pay for all the ‘extras’ not in the library budget that contribute to making the Lodi Memorial Library a special place for all residents.
Thank You for Being a Friend!!!!!!!!!

Friends meetings are usually held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month @1:30pm.
All are welcome.

Officers:
President,-
Judy Schroeder
Vice President-
Amy Kaminski
Secretary-
Barbara Staine
Treasurer-Edith Witte

Please take a few minutes to join the Friends group. The form is enclosed. All monies collected are used for programming and supporting the Library.

Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library
1 Memorial Dr
Lodi, NJ 07644

Library Hours:
Monday 12:30—8:00
Tuesday 12:30—8:00
Wednesday 9:30—5:00
Thursday 12:30—8:00
Friday 9:30—5:00
Saturday 9:30—5:00*
*Closed Saturdays in the summer