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Sometimes all you can do is sit down and read a good book. There may have been an Arctic air blast that forced you indoors, or you may simply want some ‘me time’ for a few hours. But what makes a good book, and will it be the same thing for different people? In this article, we’ll be discussing 6 qualities that make a book extra special.
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GIVE A CHILD IN PATERSON the GIFT OF SUMMER READING. Donate books to a child in the grade of your choice by clicking on the book image(s) below. Each bundle include 5 or 6 books specially selected for that grade. We have discounted the books with our teachers discount. Books will be delivered weekly to the students!
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Ridgewood NJ, The state of Oregon has eliminated requirements that students demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and math before graduating high school, and an overwhelming majority of Americans don’t want such a policy in their schools.
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Ridgewood NJ, Inspirational fiction novel by Jeff Krizan. Available on Amazon, 263 pages. This American novel is a fictionalized account from stories and anecdotes told to the author over the course of four years.
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Continue reading Ridgewood Public Library : It all about books
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Newark NJ, Catherine Wilson, President & CEO of United Way of Greater Newark (UWGN), announced that their University of Chicago’s My Very Own Library (MVOL) program in Newark will distribute 240,000 books to participating Newark schools in celebration of its 10th anniversary. UWGN’s University of Chicago MVOL program aims to promote childhood literacy and foster a love of reading in young children. Since it was founded in 2011 in Newark, the program has provided more than 2 million books to elementary school students.
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Ridgewood NJ, all New! Live Virtual Format! Friends of the Ridgewood Library 31st Author Luncheon will look a little different this year and will happen online via Zoom. We look forward to resuming our in-person Author Luncheon in the spring of 2022.
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Continue reading Protect Your Child From Brainwashing and Indoctrination
There is never any harm that can be done by expanding your vocabulary, and in fact, you can derive huge benefits from expanding your vocabulary. Expanding your vocabulary will allow you to communicate more effectively and express yourself in a way you may not have been able to before, as well as communicate with a class of people that you may not have ever had to or been able to communicate with before. Expanding your vocabulary also allows you to read books you may not ordinarily have picked up and learn more effectively without the need for a thesaurus and dictionary being next to you and having to reference them all of the time.
This page will tell you four little-known (or seldom used) methods of expanding your vocabulary and becoming brighter and more intelligent. Learning and mastering your native language (or a secondary language) is fantastic and should be something you are very proud of yourself for doing. Many people are content to simply know the basics – and that is the difference between an outgoing person and one who is afflicted with laziness. Trying to learn new words is admirable and should be something that should be encouraged.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Public Library (RPL)Pub Trivia: Scrubs (TV show), Monday, September 21, 7pm. Well, I know what you’ve been told. You gotta work to feed the soul. But you can’t do this all on your own…so we welcome you to join us virtually for our next pub trivia, Scrubs. Register at www.ridgewoodlibrary.org by clicking on ‘Event Schedule and Registration’ button. Zoom link will be sent closer to event. For ages 18+. Questions? Please email rplpubtrivia@gmail.com.
Parenting Program: Managing Middle-School Stress, Monday, September 21, 7-8:30pm. Dr. Kevin Giangrasso, clinical psychologist, discusses managing new school stress. Register at www.ridgewoodlibrary.org by clicking on ‘Event Schedule and Registration’ button. Zoom link will be sent morning of the event.
Continue reading The Ridgewood Library events – September through October
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Paterson NJ, Paterson Reads, is a community collaboration of the Paterson Alliance, with the Paterson Education Fund that, supports Superintendent Eileen Shafers’ call for improved student achievement. Focused specifically on reading on grade level by 3rd grade,Paterson Reads aligns community resources to improve summer learning, increase early learning and improve attendance by reducing chronic absenteeism.
Paterson Reads has also partnered with the Paterson Public Library summer reading program, and Bookends Bookstore of Ridgewood reaching countless Paterson children with books, reading circles and literacy activities. Over 20 agencies are involved in providing enhanced reading opportunities using the national Collaborative Summer Library Program. This summer’s (2020) theme is “Imagine Your Story”. Next summer’s slogan will be “Tails and Tales”.
Continue reading Bookends of Ridgewood’s Partnership with Paterson Reads Encourages Kids To Read
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library is open for walk in browsing making it a great time to get caught up with your reading . Lets face it ,the pandemic has limited our entertainment options yet reading is available, its cost effective, local and rewarding. For First Floor, Mezzanine and Reference level browsing, walk in for 30-minute visits on a first-come, first-served basis. Please wear mask and maintain 6-foot social distance while at Library. For Computer use: one 30-minute session daily per visitor. Up to 45 visitors may be inside the Library at any given time.
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