Upper Saddle River Library

Friends of the Library

USR Crafters on Exhibit at the Library through the Month of November
Sponsored by the Friends of the USR Library

USR Friends Holiday Boutique
The Friends of the Library will be bringing back their wonderful Holiday Boutique. The Boutique includes fashionable reading glasses, Folkmanis puppets, gift books for adults and children, Zulugrass jewelry (proceeds benefit the Maasai women of Africa) and gifts for the littlest kids, gifts for teachers, grandparents,friends and relatives. New this year - Relief Bead Bracelets - Relief Beads bracelets are handmade in Africa. The purchase of these Relief Bead bracelets will benefit people in Darfur, Africa. The Boutique will be open from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Why go to the crowded mall when you shop around the corner? All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library. The stuff will be fabulous and you will receive a 10% discount. Thank you for support.

15th Annual Holiday Party and Cookie Bake-off! Download an entry form. All Upper Saddle River families are invited to the town-wide Holiday Party and Cookie Bake-off on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 1:30 to 3:30pm. Sing and sway to the seasonal music of the Saddle River Valley Band. Drop-in and join the Girl Scouts for a special holiday craftmaking for children of all ages. Enjoy a fabulous food buffet with gourmet cheeses, meats, fresh fruits, and brownies. Enter the Cookie Bake-off contest and win a lovely gift. Cookies must be at the Library by 1:30pm to enter the contest. The winner will be announced at the end of judging. Registration forms are available on the library website and at the circulation desk. Please bring a donation of canned food to fill the Mahwah food bank pantry.

Cookie Bake-off Rules: Contestants must be a USR Library cardholder. Contestants may have multiple submissions. There is a minimum requirement of two dozen cookies per recipe. Cookies will be accepted at the library on Friday, December 5th from 10am to 3pm, and on Saturday, December 6th from 10am to 1pm. After judging, cookies will be used as refreshments for the holiday party. Your recipe may be used for publication. Cookies must be made from scratch. No commercial “slice and bake” brands or bakery cookies will be accepted. The winner will be announced at the end of judging.

Please Join Us in Supporting the Upper Saddle River Library The Heart of the Community. We invite you to become a member of the unique organization called the Friends of the Upper Saddle River Library (USRFL). For more than 40 years, the USRFL has provided financial support to enhance the resources and services of the library, and with your support, we will continue to help the Upper Saddle River Library grow and flourish. (Download a form: USR Directory Listing Form, Friends Membership Form)

The Friends work to raise money to support the library in a variety of ways:
• This year we completed the Young Adult (teen) solarium and community meeting room. This area provides a place for our Tweens/teens to meet, do homework, and work on group projects.
• In past years the USRFL have provided the funds for the Adult and Children's solarium as well as the elevator project to make our library barrier free. Special Programs included Sunday Music Programs, Great Literature Discussion Group, Upper Saddle River Let's Read Program, Teen and Children ongoing programs.
• Special Gifts: Playaways (MP3 players), Peek-A-Book, PA System, projection system, and digital camera.
• Youth Art Show - new in 2008
• Adult Art Show
• Annual Book & Author Luncheon
• Reference material, databases and special books • ESL Tutors

Our library CAN ONLY GROW greater as we look to the future. Already, the library stands as a wonderful cornerstone of our community providing opportunities for all to enjoy life long learning and to connect with the thoughts and ideas of others from ages past to the present.

The library is a valuable resource in our community. We need your support in meeting our goals to provide for its continued growth.

Please help us make certain that the USR Library will have the financial support necessary by downloading and mailing us the membership card and becoming a member of the USRFL today. Your generous support is a source of encouragement to all of us as we continue our mission to guarantee that our library remains a PRICELESS community resource for Upper Saddle River residents for years to come.

Patrick Brady, a noted artist and USR resident has painted the beautiful cherry blossom tree that adorns the wall in the circulation area. He has donated his art work to recognize the donations made by sponsor and benefactor contributions. Their gift entitles them to a cherry blossom name tag, either a family name or in honor or memoriam for a special relative or friend.

We welcome new members to join our group. We meet for lunch the first Monday of the month beginning in September and ending in June. If you are interested in joining us or if you would like to volunteer for one of our special projects such as the Adult Art Show, Children's Art Show, Booksales, Boutique, ESL Tutors, Directory Distribution, please leave your name at the Library circulation desk. Sincerely, The Friends

Wish List for 2008 Furniture for the new Young Adult Room Youth Art Show Doors for the Adult Solarium Music Programs Meeting Room Chairs Computers & Table for preschool children Computers, Table and furniture for elementary aged children