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Upcoming Programs
Cookbook Club
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025, 7:00pm
Email Moderator, if Interested: andrea.sisti@oradell.bccls.org
Read more about the Cookbook Club.IFC FILM CLUB
MONDAY, JANUARY 27 at 7 p. m.
North Reading Room, Oradell Library
The film chosen for the next meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, Is Metropolitan (1990), an American romantic comedy drama, produced, written and directed by Whit Stillman, in his feature directorial debut, concerning the lives of a group of wealthy young socialites during debutante season in Manhattan.
Email Library Director, if interested: trause@oradell.bccls.org.
Read more about the IFC Film Club.Morning Book Club
TUESDAY, January 28, 2025 at 11 a. m.
South Reading Room, Oradell Library
Email Adult Services Librarian Orla Cassidy, if interested: orla.cassidy@oradell.bccls.org.
The book to be discussed is Homegoing (2016) by Yaa Gyasi
Read more about the Morning Book Club.Civil War Discussion Group
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025 at 7 p. m.
South Reading Room, Oradell Library
The Civil War Discussion Group will not be meeting in December. The next meeting will be Monday, February 3, 2025. The theme will be “Gettysburg: How a Strategic Decision Determined the Fate of the South”. All those interested are welcome to attend.Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm
South Reading Room, Oradell Library
An engaging and informative presentation that introduces attendees to the world of artificial intelligence (AI), how it is applied in the real world, and why folks are concerned about it. Eddi Khaytman of PromoAmbitions showcases the various ways AI is applied in different industries and provides a glimpse into some of the most exciting AI programs and platforms ranging from language AIs to text-to-image AIs, text-to-video, text-to-music, etc. using platforms like ChatGPT, Midjourney, ElevenLabs, Perplexity, and Suno AI.
Eddi Khaytman, MBA (from Montclair State University) is a web developer and AI consultant. He is the owner of PromoAmbitions LLC and has been involved in the field of AI for many years.MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2025 at 1 p. m.
North Reading Room, Oradell Library
On the second Wednesday of every month, the Library hosts a Memoir / Creative Writing Workshop in the lower level meeting room of the Library.
If interested, please email the Library to sign up at oradcirc@bccls.org.Evening Book Club
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7 p. m.
South Reading Room, Oradell Library
Email Adult Services Librarian Orla Cassidy, if interested: orla.cassidy@oradell.bccls.org.
The book to be discussed is My Brilliant Friend (2011) by Elena Ferrante.
Read more about the library’s Evening Book ClubAARP Smart Driver Course™
Monday, March 24, 2025, 9:30am to 3:30pm
Lower Level Meeting Room, Oradell Library
Learn safe driving strategies and you could earn a discount on auto insurance.* This course is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Make checks payable to AARP. Space is limited and registration is required.
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Displays at the Library
New Books Area
This year I want to…
New year, new goals! Jumpstart your resolutions with our book display. Whether you’re aiming to improve your health, improve yourself, get organized, or just read something good, we’ve got books to guide you. Interested in learning a language? Oradell residents have access to Mango Languages, a language-learning app with courses in over 70 languages, English as a Second language, and American Sign Language! Click here to get started.
Display Cases
Line by Line: The Evolution of Telephones
Discover the beauty and ingenuity of vintage telephones in this special exhibit. Featuring models from the roaring ’20s to the vibrant ’70s, this collection showcases the evolution of design and technology. Rotary phones are available outside the case for a closer look. All phones were generously loaned by local collector Sam Tripsas.
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New: Mango Languages!
Now available with your library card! Mango is a personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best.
Choose from over 70 world languages on desktop or mobile, from anywhere, at any time, including English as a Second Language. Enjoy native speaker audio and cultural context that will fully immerse you in the language.
You can also use Mango to learn American Sign Language (ASL)! Launch lessons right from the Mango app and get started by modeling native ASL signers.
All you need is an Oradell Library card to get started. Create an account online and learn on your computer or mobile device with the Mango Languages app.
Learn any (or many!) languages for free by clicking below.
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Notary Services Available
The Oradell Public Library proudly offers Notary Public services free to our residents.
Please call us at 201-262-2613 to make an appointment. A notary is typically available from 10:00am to 5:00pm Mondays through Friday, but we cannot guarantee the availability without a scheduled appointment.
Oradell Public Library
375 Kinderkamack Road
Oradell, NJ 07649
201-262-2613
Library Hours
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10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Monday – Thursday, Junior Room
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Upcoming Meetings
The Friends of the Library meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
The Board of Trustees meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted.