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Demarest Public Library
The Annual Library Fair will be held on Saturday May 17, 2008, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Duck Pond.
The library will accept donations of books at the end of April.
If you'd like to apply to be a vendor/exhibitor, please click on this link to download an application (PDF 96K).
The Memorial Day parade will be held Monday, May 28 at 9:30am with ceremonies at the conclusion of the Parade at the Monument at the Duck Pond. Coffee and donuts will be served at the railroad station after the ceremonies. Hot dogs and soda will be served at the Firdhouse.
The library is offering a new service called Jersey Click. Jerseyclicks.org enables users to look up information in magazines, newspapers, encyclopedia and other resources through this one website from home, office, school or public library using a library card. Four new sources have been added including "Reference USA" which is commonly recognized as one of the most valued online resources by small business owners and library customers in general. Any one with a library card can use Jerseyclicks.org 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Did you know you can also apply for a library card online. Just go to www.bccls.org/demarest, click on policies, fill out the form, bring identification to the library and pick up your library card.
The Annual Fund Drive is underway. Please be generous in your support.
What's New?
Do you want your child to have a fun-filled summer? Then sign up now for the Demarest Summer Recreation Camp (click here). Our six week summer program is offered to children ages 4-11. Camp includes daily special events, arts and crafts, sports, water activities, trips and more! Some of our special events include Water Works Day, Ping Pong Tournament, Halloween in July and much, much more. Don't miss the fun, registration is taking place now.
Summer Camp Staff Needed: The Demarest Summer Recreation Camp is currently accepting applications for summer camp counselors. Counselors must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Applications are available at the Demarest Borough Hall. Interviews will take place on May Thursday, May 22nd and Friday, May 23rd from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Application deadline is May 12th. When you have completed the application, please mail it to:
Jackie Sicheri
118 Serpentine Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
Saturday, May 10: Emerson Healthy Heart Fair
8:00 to 10:30 am at the Emerson Senior Center, Palisade Avenue, Emerson, NJ
Test your grip strength, learn your body mass index, know your blood pressure numbers, and more. More information on the Demarest Calendar.
Demarest Public Library Annual Spring Fair
Saturday, May 17, 2008, Arts & Crafts Exhibitors Welcome!
The Demarest Public Library Association's Annual Spring Fair will once again be held at the Demarest Duck Pond on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 10 am until 4 pm (Rain Date Saturday, May 24). Attendees of all ages will enjoy fine Arts & Crafts, live music in the Peace Gazebo, baked goods, traditional Indian, Korean and Japanese food concessions, canoe rides sponsored by the Boy Scouts, exciting children's rides and games, new merchandise, discounted books, White Elephant Sale, and much, much more, at what has become a favorite tradition among area residents.
Proceeds from the annual fundraiser go directly to the Library to improve the services it offers to the community.
American Cancer Society's Relay For Life To Be Held In Old Tappan. The Relay For Life of Northern Valley, previously held at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest for the past three years has merged with this Relay to form a broader community event. Relay For Life of Old Tappan and Pascack Valley will begin 5:00 p.m. on June 13th and will end 7:00 a.m. June 14th. Sign up and learn more at www.events.cancer.org/ RFLoldtappanNJ.