BOOK CLUB

Our next discussion will focus upon Nella Larsen's 1929 classic African-American novel Passing. A limited number of copies are available for patrons with library cards, and we'll meet on Thursday evening, October 26th (5:30--6:30), in the Community Room of the main branch at 418 Federal St. If anyone else would like to join our club, please call Alfred Encarnacion at the library (856)757-7640.

NAME THAT NEWSLETTER!

The FRIENDS OF 418 are sponsoring a contest to re-name our LIBRAry Newsletter. The contest is open to both the staff and public: if you can think of a catchy name just post a response with your name and contact info (an email address would be best). The winner will receive a $25. gift certificate. For further information contact Alfred at librarianref2@aim.com or call (856)757-7640.

OUR PATRONS SPEAK OUT

COMMENTS FROM OUR PATRONS

Poetry Reading on Nov. 2nd

The Friends of 418 will be sponsoring an evening of poetry with Phil Terman and Alfred Encarnacion at the Main Branch on Thursday, Nov. 2nd from 6-8 p.m. Phil Terman is the author of two collections of poetry and teaches at Clarion University; Alfred Encarnacion has published in numerous literary journals and is a librarian at CFPL. Admission to the reading is free and refreshments will be served. Come out and meet the poets; all are welcome.

Immigration Workshops @ CFPL

Starting September 25, 2006 Rutgers University will be offering Free Immigration Workshops at the Camden Free Public Library. The workshops will be held on:

• Monday, Sept. 25th


• Wednesday, Oct. 11th


• Monday, Oct. 23rd


• Wednesday, Nov. 1st


• Wednesday, Nov. 15th

All sessions will be at the Main Library at 418 Federal Street from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. For more Information call (856) 225-6406 or (856) 225-6608. There will be interpreters in some occasions.

CFPL FORUM

CFPL will be publishing a newsletter in the next few weeks; look for it at your branch.

READING GROUP

CFPL invites you to attend a discussion of Sister Souljah's novel The Coldest Winter Ever in the Community Room of the Main Branch at 418 Federal St. on the evening of Sept. 28th, 6-7:30 p.m. Sign-up at the Ref Desk on the 3rd floor; first 9 participants will receive a free copy of the book! For further info contact the Reference Dept. at (856)757-7640.

COMPUTER CLASSES

The Ferry Ave. Branch is offering free computer classes starting on Thurs., Sept. 14th at 11 a.m. For further info please contact Jon Parker at (856)342-9789.

WRITING WORKSHOP

Have you ever considered writing a poem, short story or essay? Writers, both experienced and inexperienced, are invited to an informal weekly workshop focusing on form, content and technique every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in the Community Room of the Camden Public Library at 418 Federal Street beginning Sept. 21st. For further info contact Alfred Encarnacion at (856)757-7640

FALL POETRY CONTEST

CFPL is pleased to announce a new poetry contest. One winner will receive the "Pat Dillenschneider Poetry Award" (named for one of our retired librarians) in the amount of $50. The contest is open to all adult poets (18 yrs. or older)--from Sept 1st to Oct. 31st--living in Camden and surrounding area. Submit one typed poem, 30 lines or shorter, to CFPL, Reference Dept., 418 Federal St. Camden, NJ 08103 or fax to 856-963-2875 (no emails accepted). Winner must be present at the Phil Terman Reading on Nov. 2nd to accept award and read winning poem. For further info contact Alfred Encarnacion at (856)757-7640.