by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 3:32pm
CALDWELL, NJ - On Saturday morning, the Caldwell Public Library hosted their annual Summer Reading Kickoff party where children of all ages were invited to enjoy live a cappella singers, a juggling performance and free ices. The party launched summer reading registrations for students in preschool to grade 12 and many readers took the opportunity to sign up for the program.
From left: Isabel Ruggiero, Chase Farinola, Matthew Courtright and William Slater Credit: Deborah Khost During the event, the library announced the five winners of their Fizz Boom Read bookmark contest which was open to students in preschool to grade 6.
The library printed copies of each winning design and gave them out as the official Caldwell Library summer reading bookmarks. Young readers are welcome to pick up one of the bookmarks when they visit the library, and see all of the designs that were entered on display.
The winners of the contest were:
The library printed copies of each winning design and gave them out as the official Caldwell Library summer reading bookmarks. Young readers are welcome to pick up one of the bookmarks when they visit the library, and see all of the designs that were entered on display.
The winners of the contest were:
- Matthew Courtright
- Chase Farinola
- Nishini Fernando
- Isabel Ruggiero
- William Slater
Gimme Four Credit: Deborah Khost The collegiate barbershop quartet Gimme Four performed an engaging a cappella performance for the guests. The ensemble currently reign as the Barbershop Harmony Society's district collegiate quartet champions and are notably ranked eighth in the world at the collegiate level.
 Dr. James Heinegg Credit: Deborah Khost Caldwell-West Caldwell School Superintendent Dr. James Heinegg showed off his unsung talents when he performed a juggling act for the guests and engaged them in this act. |  Dr. James Heinegg Credit: Deborah Khost |
Later, the guests enjoyed Italian ices which were donated by Gelotti's in Caldwell.
The library will continue to register readers for their summer program; students can register anytime by stopping into the library to get their folder and gifts.
The library will continue to register readers for their summer program; students can register anytime by stopping into the library to get their folder and gifts.
Further Information
Caldwell Public Library
Director: Adele Puccio
268 Bloomfield Avenue
Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
973-226-2837 ~ Children’s Room: 973-226-1636
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Caldwell Public Library
Director: Adele Puccio
268 Bloomfield Avenue
Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
973-226-2837 ~ Children’s Room: 973-226-1636
Website
Library Hours
- Monday
9am to 5pm - Tuesday
9am to 8pm - Wednesday
12pm to 8pm - Thursday
9am to 8pm - Friday
9am to 5pm - Saturday
9am to 12pm (closed July and August) - Sunday
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