Well, the numbers are in: Summer Reading 2017 was a hit! Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts to everyone who participated; we loved reading, playing, and learning with you. Check out our final report below:

Registration for this year's clubs opens on June 8, and we have something for everyone! Learn more and see a listing of our program here. This summer, we have some great prizes - including a chance to win a pair of New Jersey Devils tickets for adults! Check out some of the reasons to register yourself and your family below:

We are proud to announce the addition of a beautiful Harry Potter-themed mural in our newly-renovated Young Adult ("YA") Room! Painted by the Art Club students at Ho-Ho-Kus School, the mural is over seven feet wide and hangs above the new book section.

This artwork represents the final step in our creation of a dedicated YA Room, which features all of our young adult books in one area, as well as a safe and comfortable space for middle and high school students to hang out, read, and study. We are so grateful for the hard work displayed by our young artists. Thank you as well to the Ho-Ho-Kus DPW for their work in installing the piece.

Feel free to stop by and take a look any time we're open!

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the book lover in your life? Check out our staff's suggestions!

We are thrilled to announce that your Ho-Ho-Kus library card now grants you free access to interactive language platform Mango! Whether you are brushing up on vocabulary for an upcoming trip, helping your child succeed in his or her language class, or just looking to learn something new, you are in the right hands with Mango. Here are some of the highlights:

• 72 languages to choose from, including fun additions like Pirate
  
• Customize-able lessons featuring different levels of content
  
• iOS and Android apps to continue the learning on the go
  
• Free foreign language films featuring native speakers to immerse yourself in your chosen language
  
• English courses in 20+ foreign languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Arabic
  
• Free online translator (English to another language and vice versa)
  

Ready to get started? Log in here with your library card!

Have you heard about our latest addition, One Play? One Play is your go-to source for free downloadable games for your PC or Android device. A wide variety of popular titles are available for ages 3 through adult. All games are free to play and will stay on your account as long as you want them - there's no need to remember due dates or pay late fees! To get started, simply click here and have your library card ready. Ho-Ho-Kus residents only, please.

Need some help? Check out One Play's PC or Android user guides.

Have you registered yourself and/or your kids for our Summer Reading Clubs yet? If not, there's still plenty of time! Clubs run through August 13. This year, we will again offer options for children, teens, and adults. Click here to learn more. When you're ready, you may sign up online or in person.

Even though the summer is still young, we've already had lots of fun programs! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos. Below are just a few of our favorites so far:

Something has been growing at the library during the month of May! If you've visited lately, you may have noticed a strange machine sitting next to the copier. Thanks to Abma's Farm, the library has been home to an incubator with a dozen chicken eggs. Our first chick, Artemis (named after beloved children's book character Artemis Fowl), hatched on May 26, 2016. He loves to hop around his home and sleep in his food dish. Be sure to visit him in the Worth-Pinkham Room before he rejoins his brothers and sisters at Abma's!

The library is working to form a Friends group, and we want you to be a part of it! Here are the top ten reasons why you should consider joining:

• Have a say in what the library offers. Is there a specific type of program you'd like to see at the library? How about a special collection of a certain kind of book? Of course we welcome your suggestions any time, but as a Friends member, you can help secure funding to make certain projects happen. 
• Meet your neighbors. Ho-Ho-Kus is a small community, but you might not know everyone. By working closely with other Friends members - all of whom are HHK residents - you can meet new people and make lasting friendships.
• Keep literacy alive. Numerous studies have shown that kids and teens experience some learning loss over the summer. The library's summer reading program helps prevent this by keeping them thinking and reading during June, July, and August. While our current offerings are certainly exciting, the Friends are able to fund additional events that would not be financially feasible otherwise.
• Learn valuable skills you can use at work or in your personal life. As a Friend, you will gain hands-on experience with fundraising and community outreach. These new-found skills may help you at the office, or give you a new sense of personal enrichment.
• Similarly, put your existing skills to good work. Are you a PR pro? Do financial reports make you feel fulfilled? We welcome all of your unique skill sets in helping our organization run smoothly. You can make a difference while doing what you love.
• Help raise awareness in the community. Sure, you may love the library, but not all of our residents are familiar with the services we offer. As a Friend, you can help make sure your neighbors and colleagues are taking full advantage of their tax dollars.
• Understand how your borough works. As a taxpayer, it's important to understand where your money is going and how it is being used. Friends learn more about the library's municipal funding structure - which is defined by state law - and what goes into keeping the borough running.
• Get in on the ground floor. Because we are forming a brand new organization, its founding members have the unique opportunity to shape the group however they wish. Of course, there is also the exciting distinction of having your name on something brand new.
• Add it to your resume. In today's competitive job market, philanthropic activities outside work add character to your professional footprint and help round out your work experience. Being an active member of the Friends is no different.
• Make a difference. Every Friends member makes a true difference in our daily efforts. By volunteering with us, you are giving back to your community in a tangible way. The feeling of fulfillment after funding a special project or bringing a new family into the library is second to none.
  

Ready to join? Interest meetings will be held this spring. Learn more and sign up for updates here.