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Renew a book Starting Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 2:00 pm the Saturday groups will meet again under the auspices of Librarian Rafael Ferreira.  Meet at the Main Library, 250 Broadway. Adults only. Must speak and understand basic English.  ON HIATUS UNTIL JANUARY 10, 2009

Contact: Rafael Ferreira

973-321-1223, x2295

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Join a new Conversational English GroupGroups will meet on a weeknight starting mid-September here at the Main Library, 250 Broadway. Adults only. Must speak and understand basic English.

Contact: Joseph Alloway 973-321-1223, x2322

Telephone/E-mail Contacts 

The main phone number for the Danforth (Main) Library at 250 Broadway  is 973-321-1223.  

Extensions:

Reader Services 2293 petrasek@patersonpl.org
Circulation/Renewals    2319 malave@patersonpl.org
Children's Room 2318 bowmand@patersonpl.org
Community Learning Center 2322 mcanuff@patersonpl.org
Local History Room 2298 bardarik@patersonpl.org
Reference Room 2295 mak@patersonpl.org
Technical Services 2320 springfield@patersonpl.org
Teens 2288 petrasek@patersonpl.org
Library Director 973-321-1215 czesak@patersonpl.org
Assistant Library Director 2294 wilson@patersonpl.org
Administration 973-321-1217 rush@patersonpl.org
Business Department 2292 dpowell@patcity.com
Facilities 973-321-1216 graham@patersonpl.org
Maintenance 2323 king@patersonpl.org
Fax 973-321-1205  
First Ward Branch 973-357-3021 duncan@patersonpl.org
Southside Branch 973-357-3020 hamilton@patersonpl.org
Totowa Branch 973-942-7198 johnson@patersonpl.org

The main phone number for the First Ward branch at  59 N. Main Street is 973-357-3021.  

The main phone number for the Southside branch at 930 Main Street  is 973-357-3020.  

The main phone number for the Totowa branch at 405 Union Avenue is 973-942-7198.  

Trustees                           

Name Position Term expires
Florence A. Bottler  President 12/31/2009
Maribel Garcia-Leon  Vice-President 12/31/2008
Irene Sterling Treasurer/Secretary 12/31/2010
Pedro Liranzo Trustee 12/31/2012
Norma Harrison Trustee 12/31/2011
Augusto Panaronda Trustee 12/31/2012
Dennis Clancy Interim State District Superintendent, 
Paterson Public Schools
Dennis Vroegindewey Alternate, State Superintendent 
Paterson Public Schools
OPEN
Jose "Joey" Torres Mayor
Dominic DiNardo Alternate for Mayor OPEN
Albert C. Buglione Board Attorney

Business Office/Department Heads

Director Cynthia Czesak 973-321-1215  czesak@patersonpl.org
Assistant Director Mary Wilson 973-321-1223 ext. 2294  wilson@patersonpl.org
Adm. Secretary Paula Inturrisi 973-321-1216  inturrisi@patersonpl.org
Business Office Denise Powell 973-321-1223 ext. 2292  dpowell@patcity.com
Adm. Clerk Valarie Rush 973-321-1217  rush@patersonpl.org
Children's Room Darlene Bowman 973-321-1223 ext. 2318  bowmand@patersonpl.org
Circulation/Adult Services Marilda Malave 973-321-1223 ext. 2299  malave@patersonpl.org
Community Learning Center Jacquelynn McAnuff 973-321-1223 ext. 2322  mcanuff@patersonpl.org
Facilities Charles Graham 973-321-1216  graham@patersonpl.org
Maintenance Roger King 973-321-1223 ext. 2323  king@patersonpl.org
Reference Kevin Mak 973-321-1223 ext. 2296  mak@patersonpl.org
Teens Michelle Petrasek 973-321-1223 ext. 2288  petrasek@patersonpl.org 
First Ward Branch Thomasina Duncan 973-357-3021  duncan@patersonpl.org
Totowa Branch  Susan Johnson 973-942-7198  johnson@patersonpl.org
Southside Branch Lillian Hamilton 973-357-3020  hamilton@patersonpl.org

Assembly Room
       The Assembly Room is located on the second floor of the Main Library.  It is available for use, free of charge, by non-profit organizations.  The room is to be reserved in advance.  Please call: 973-321-1217. 

Internet Research
         There are internet facilities available to the public in the Reference Room and the Children's Department.  In addition, each branch has access to the internet.  Please note:  Patrons interested in using the internet services must ensure that they read our internet policy.

Additional Services
   Computers for Microsoft word processing (WORD and Works), EXCEL, Publisher and PowerPoint are available in the Reference Room, in the Computer Clubhouse and in the branches.  In addition there is a typewriter in the Adult Services Department. 

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