E.S.L. at the Upper Saddle River LibraryAs a member of the Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley, the Upper Saddle River Library offers an ongoing ESL Program. The sessions which are free of charge provide English as a second language instruction for area adults. Local residents, who are specially trained tutors, teach foreign born adults on a one to one basis to speak, read and write English. All groups meet at the library at prearranged times. Students and Tutors can find information and applications at the library circulation desk. Anyone who wishes to volunteer as a tutor can leave a message for Rosemarie Manganaro, ESL Manager at the library circulation desk, 201-327-2583.Download a Tutor Form | Download a Student Form |
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Conversational Class There is a drop–in conversation class for current E.S.L. students or anyone who is interested in improving their conversational English. Classes meet the first Monday of every month at 10:15 am. E.S.L Annual International Party In June, the E.S.L. tutors invited all students to the annual International Party. Students bring dishes that represent their countries, with salad, dessert and beverages provided by their tutors. Volunteers Win Awards Rosemarie Manganaro received the 21st Annual Volunteer of the Year Award from Project Literacy of Bergen County for her work as manager of the E.S.L. program at the USR Library. Marie Hornstein, an ESL tutor at the Upper Saddle River Public Library for over five years, received the 2009 Volunteer of the Year Award from the Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley at the USR Friends of the Library’s International Luncheon on June 6, 2009.
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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.