Library February Gazette

Youth Services February Programs

 

Lego Contest
Tuesday, January 31 at 5PM

The Theme is: Make a Winter Scene
This is a family event, all are welcome to participate.
You may use your own Legos our borrow ours.
Prizes will be awarded. All Scenes will be displayed in our lobby cases for the month of February. Registration is required. Please stop by or call the Youth Services Department at 973-584-2400 ext 503 to register.

 

Teen Night - I Love My Library
Thursday, February 2 at 6:30PM
For Grades 7-12

Come make a valentine that shows why you love the library. A prize will be awarded for the best teen entry. If you don't make one that night, bring one from home. All entries are due by February 29, 2012. Refreshments will be served. Call Youth Services at (973)584-2400 ext 503 for more info.

 

 

Friday Films
Every Other Friday at 1PM

Join us Friday afternoons at 1PM for the best in recent movies! Advertising restrictions mean we can't tell you the title, but we can give you a hint. E-mail us and we'll tell you if it's right.
Friday, February 3: A major league manager puts together a winning team on a budget.
Friday, February 17: A team scrambles to save the world from a deadly pandemic.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

 

 

Introduction to Meditation
Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30PM

Would you like to reduce stress, feel more relaxed and positive in life? Have you thought about trying meditation? Come to the Roxbury Public Library to hear about the benefits of a regular meditation practice and get simple tips on how to get started. Learn how to integrate meditation into your daily life and experience peace through guided relaxation and visualization and simple breathing techniques to quiet the mind and relax the body.
Given by the School of Royal Yoga in Chester. Click here to register.

 

 

Why I Love My Library Contest
February 1- February 29
For Grades PreK - 12

Stop by the Youth Services Reference Desk to fill in one of our hearts or bring your own heart or valentine from home telling us why you love the library. Prizes will be awarded in 3 age groups. All hearts/valentines will be displayed in the Youth Services Department. For more info contact Youth Services at (973)584-2400 ext 503.

 

Teen Night - Wii Game Night
Thursday, February 16 at 6:30PM
For Grades 7-12

Come play games on the Wii and while you are waiting play some board or card games. Bring some of your own games if you like. Refreshments will be served. Call Youth Services at (973)584-2400 ext 503 for more info.

 

 

Now Taking Tax Apointments

The AARP Tax Aide program will be offering free tax preparation on Monday and Thursday morning starting February 2 and running until April 16. Appointments are required. Please call 973-584-2400 ext. 501 to schedule an appointment.

 

 

Computer Classes in February

We offer computer classes for the adult beginner to more advanced classes for the experienced user. Registration is required, please call the Adult Services department at 973-584-2400 ext 501 to register. You will need your Roxbury Library Card number to register for classes.

Click here for the February class schedule.

Click here for class descriptions.

 

 

New Database-Corfacts

Library patrons can now access the Corfacts NJ Business database.  This database will  help small business with their market research and allow job seekers to research NJ companies. Click here to explore Corfacts. Have your library card handy.

 

 

Ebooks now available at the Roxbury Public Library!

That's right! Now you can checkout and download library eBooks!

Click here for Kindle directions.

Click here for iPad, iPhone and iPod directions.

Click here for Sony eReaders, Nooks and other devices.

Browse our eBooks at Digitallibrarynj.com

 

 

Family Pass Now Available

Thanks to the Friends of the Roxbury Library you are now able to borrow a family pass to the Morris Museum. The Museum pass is available for loan to any adult Roxbury Library Cardholder and can be reserved up to 1 month in advance.

 

 

Sony eReaders Now Available at Roxbury Library

Interested in trying an eReader without having to purchase one? The library now has 2 Sony eReaders that may be borrowed by Roxbury Library cardholders, for 2 weeks.

 

 

 

 

Hours of Operation

Monday -Thursday
9:30AM-9:00PM

Friday
9:30AM-5:00PM

Saturday
Labor Day-Memorial Day: 9:30AM-3:00PM
Memorial Day-Labor Day: 9:30AM-1:00PM

Sunday
Labor Day-Memorial Day: 2:00PM-5:00PM
Memorial Day-Labor Day: Closed

 

2012 Holiday Hours

	Monday 1/1/12	New Year’s Day	Closed
	Monday 1/16/12	Martin Luther King Day	Open 9:30-9:00
	Monday 2/20/12	President’s Day	Open 9:30-9:00
	Friday 4/6/12	Good Friday	Closed
	Sunday 4/8/12	Easter	Closed
	Sunday 5/13/12	Mother’s Day	Closed
	Saturday 5/26/12	Memorial Day Weekend	Closed
	Sunday 5/27/12	Memorial Day Weekend	Closed
	Monday 5/28/12	Memorial Day	Closed
	Wednesday 7/4/12	Independence Day	Closed
	Saturday 9/1/12	Labor Day Weekend	Closed
	Sunday 9/2/12	Labor Day Weekend	Closed
	Monday 9/3/12	Labor Day	Closed
	Monday 10/8/12	Columbus Day	Open 9:30-9:00
	Sunday 11/11/12	Veteran’s Day	Open 2:00-5:00
	Wednesday 11/21/12	Thanksgiving Eve	Open 9:30-5:00
	Thursday 11/22/12	Thanksgiving Day	Closed
	Friday 11/23/12	Thanksgiving Friday	Open 9:30-5:00
	Monday 12/24/12	Christmas Eve	Closed
	Tuesday 12/25/12	Christmas	Closed
	Monday 12/31/12	New Year’s Eve	Closed
	Tuesday 1/1/13	New Year's Day 2013	Closed

  

 

 

 

Driving Directions

 

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From the South: Route 287 North to Route 206 North. Route 206 North to Route 46 East at the Netcong Circle. Route 46 East to Route 10 East at the Ledgewood Interchange. Left at the second traffic light (Hillside Avenue). First right onto Main Street. Library is the second building on the left.

From the West: Route 46 East to Route 10 East at the Ledgewood Interchange.  Left at the second traffic light (Hillside Avenue).  First right onto Main Street. Library is the second building on the left.

From the North and Northeast: Route 80 West to Exit 30 (Howard Boulevard).  Left onto Howard Boulevard.. Cross over Route 46.  Make a left at the stop sign onto Main Street .  Library is just past light on left side.

From the Southeast: Route 10 West OR Sussex Turnpike West to Route 10.  Right at Eyland Avenue. Left onto Main Street.  Library is on the right, just beyond the churches.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a Roxbury Library Card?

Library cards are available at no charge to residents of Roxbury Township over the age of five, business owners who own or rent property, students not living in Morris County but attending Roxbury schools, and  Roxbury Township employees. 

At the time of registration, either a driver's license or Morris County Identification card must be provided as proof of residency.  For more details, click here.

How do I find out if the library has a book, movie or CD that I want?

You can search the library catalog. For help using the library catalog, click here. To login to the catalog enter your library card number and your pin. You pin is usually the last 4 digits of you phone number. If you are unsure of your pin or have trouble logging in, please call the library at 973-584-2400.

The item that I want is in the catalog but is not in the Roxbury Public Library or it is checked out. How do I get it?

Your Roxbury Public Library card is accepted at all libraries that are part of the Morris Automated Information Network (M.A.I.N.). This gives you access to 2.5 million items in 37 municipal libraries and the Morris County Library. You can go to any of these libraries and check out your item.

If you do not wish to travel to another library or the item is checked out, you can request that the item be sent to the Roxbury Public Library by placing a hold. You can place holds online from the library catalog. Directions are here. Call the Roxbury Public Library at 973-584-2400 if you have problems with the catalog or are unsure of your PIN.

If you can't locate what you want in our catalog, give us a call or come in and we will try to find the item in a library outside of Morris County. A $3.50 per item fee will be charged to the patrons account on items that were not located within the NJ library network.  If you are concerned about any possible fee, please call the library before placing any items on hold using Jersey Cat.

How do I reserve my favorite author's newest books?

Join the I.Queue Reserves Program.

I'm interested in joining a book discussion group. Do you have one at your library?

Both daytime and evening groups adults meet monthly for stimulating discussion. Contact Jan Perrier at 973-584-2400 ext. 501 for more information.

 

Do you have photocopiers?

Both color and black and white copiers are available. Copies cost $.15 per page for black and white or $1.00 per page for color. Students are entitled to 4 free copies from Reference Books.

Do you have computers for use by the public?

Computers are available for public use. In addition to Internet access, they also have MS Office, Photoshop and Adobe Reader available. Wireless Internet access is available for those who want to use their own laptops. Printing from our computers is available for a charge of $.15 per page for black and white copies and $1.00 for color.

Click here for more information about our computers and our computer classes.

Do you provide notary services?

There are notaries on staff at the library but their schedule varies. Please call 973-584-2400 to see when they are available. There is no charge for notary service. Click here for more information about notary service.

I would like to remember a loved on by donating a book or other item to the library in his or her name.

The library has a Memorial and Gift Program if you would like to give a special gift for a variety of occasions. Contact Susan Collins at 973-584-2400 ext. 502 for further details.

I would like to help support the library. How can I do so?

The Friends of the Roxbury Public Library (FRTPL) provide financial support to the Library and sponsor the semi-annual book sale. Membership applications are available at the Friends web site or at the Library front desk. Contact the Friends at 973-584-2400 ext. 401 for more details.