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Upcoming Programs
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.Cookbook Club
TUESDAY, February 18, 2025, 7:00pm
Dinner Tonight: 100 Simple, Healthy Recipes for Every Night of the Week by Alex Snodgrass
Email Moderator, if Interested: andrea.sisti@oradell.bccls.org
Read more about the Cookbook Club.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 ClubIFC FILM CLUB
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 at 7 p. m.
North Reading Room, Oradell Library
The film chosen for the next meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025, is Rushmore (1998), an American comedy film, directed by Wes Anderson, about a teenager named Max Fischer, played by Jason Schwartzman in his film debut, his friendship with rich industrialist Herman Blume, played by Bill Murray, and their shared affection for elementary school teacher Rosemary Cross, played by Olivia Williams.
Email Library Director, if interested: trause@oradell.bccls.org.
Read more about the IFC Film Club.Morning Book Club
Tuesday, February 25, 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 The Lowland (2013) by Jhumpa Lahiri.
Read more about the Morning Book Club.Needlework Nights
Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11 a. m.
South Reading Room, Oradell Library
Calling all knitters, embroiderers, and crocheters! Bring your current project to the library to work alongside your fellow needlework artists!
Light refreshments will be served. Please note, this is not a class and we cannot provide supplies.Civil War Discussion Group
MONDAY, March 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, March 3, 2025. The theme will be “Gettysburg: How a Strategic Decision Determined the Fate of the South”. All those interested are welcome to attend.AARP 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
Celebrating Black History Month
Explore our book display featuring powerful stories and influential voices. Whether you’re looking to learn something new or immerse yourself in a compelling story, there’s a book here for everyone.
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
Monday – Thursday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Monday – Thursday, Junior Room
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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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.