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Donations to complete the furnishing and decorating of the Computer Reading Room would be appreciated by the Library.
A memorial donation would provide an excellent way to honor and remember departed family members or friends.

MARIE FLECHE MEMORIAL LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The Marie Fleche Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program is open to all children between the ages of 3 and 14 from Berlin. It will start on Monday, June 23 and continue to August 4, 2008. To become a member, simply register at the library and agree to read one book or more each week. In your booklet, keep a list of the books read each week, have a parent initial the entries and present it to the librarian by the end of each week. You will then be entered into a weekly drawing to win a prize. It is important that elementary children select their own books and read on their own.

The children who take part in the Summer Reading Program will be awarded a certificate at the end of the six weeks indicating they have successfully completed the program. The theme of the Summer Reading Program for 2008 is “Catch the Reading Bug!” Sign up beginning June 16th.

On Tuesday, August 12 at 1:00 P.M. the library staff will host a party with refreshments and prizes for the participants. To be eligible for the party the reading record booklet must be initialed at least 3 times during the summer. Booklets are to be turned in for the final time by August 9. For more information, call the library at (856) 767-2448 or visit us at 49 S. White Horse Pike in Berlin.

Below are some fun and exciting upcoming events at the library.

Marie Fleche Library Book Club
- First Monday Evening of each month at 7:30 P.M. Call for the current book selection.

Pinochle Group
- Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 pm
- Players of all levels are welcome. Call Mary Rencic at 856-767-3110 for more information.

Spring Stroll in Berlin Park
- Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 10:00 am
- Ages 3 and up
- Hear the birds chirping, see the budding trees and spring flowers!

Make a Card for Soldiers in Iraq
- Monday, June 2 at 3:45 p.m.
- Ages 5 up
- Cheer up a soldier defending our country by sending a card from back home.

Crocheting
- Tuesdays beginning June 24 at 1:30 p.m.
- All ages
- Learn to crochet with Ms. Stepler.

Bug Safari
- Thursday, June 26 at 9:00 a.m.

Ages 5 and up

Meet at Berlin Park for an adventure with Maggie Lieb, the park environmentalist.

One Book New Jersey: Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock
- Wednesday, July 9 at 1:30 p.m.
- Ages 4-8
- This selection tells the story of a spider that uses a special rock to trick other animals. Come and listen!

Story Hour
- Ages 2-5
- Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 at 10:45 a.m.

One Book New Jersey: The Plot Against America by Philip Roth
- Tuesday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m.
- Adult program
- A multiple winner of the National Book Award writes about the Nazis and America. Roslyn Shoemaker, an educator and Berlin resident, will lead the discussion.

Bug Craft
- Tuesday, July 22 at 1:30 p.m.
- Ages 8-12
- Come to the library and study the anatomy of a bug!

Butterfly Craft
- Thursday, August 7 at 1:30 p.m.
- Ages 4-9
- Learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and complete a craft!

Introduction to Music
- Monday, August 11 at 9:00 a.m.
- Ages 4-8
- Fred Kahn, former BCS music teacher, will introduce children to various instruments and encourage them to play.

Lucien P. Fleche Memorial Scholarship
- The Marie Fleche Memorial Library in Berlin is offering a $1000 scholarship to an accredited four-year college for a 2008 Berlin Borough high school graduate. The trustees of the library and fundraising activities of the library volunteers provide the scholarship.
- In 1957, local businessman, Lucien P. Fleche deeded the Marie Fleche Memorial Library to the people of Berlin, This award, which is named in his honor, will be based on class standing as well as school and community activities.
- Applications for the scholarship will be available March 24, 2008 at the library and at area high schools. For more information contact the library at (856) 767-2448.

Friends of the Marie Fleche Library News
- The Marie Fleche Memorial Library welcomes both adult and high school student volunteers. A commitment to serve as a “Friend” can be as little as 2 evenings per month from 7pm. to 9pm. Afternoon hours are also available. For more information, please contact Mary Rencic.
- The Friends Annual Book N Bake Sale this year will be held on Saturday, June 14 from 9am to 1pm. The library is accepting donated gently used books. A flea market will also be part of the sale. Flea market items such as clean useable household items – no clothing please – can be brought to the library on Friday, June 13 or Saturday morning by 9 am. Please call the library at 767-2448 for more information.

For more information on any of the programs below, call the Marie Fleche Memorial Library at (856) 767-2448, email mfml@berlinnj.org or visit us at 49 S. White Horse Pike.