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Demarest Public Library

The Annual Library Fair will be held on Saturday May 17, 2008, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Duck Pond.

The library will accept donations of books at the end of April.

If you'd like to apply to be a vendor/exhibitor, please click on this link to download an application (PDF 96K).

The Memorial Day parade will be held Monday, May 28 at 9:30am with ceremonies at the conclusion of the Parade at the Monument at the Duck Pond. Coffee and donuts will be served at the railroad station after the ceremonies. Hot dogs and soda will be served at the Firdhouse.

The library is offering a new service called Jersey Click. Jerseyclicks.org enables users to look up information in magazines, newspapers, encyclopedia and other resources through this one website from home, office, school or public library using a library card. Four new sources have been added including "Reference USA" which is commonly recognized as one of the most valued online resources by small business owners and library customers in general. Any one with a library card can use Jerseyclicks.org 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Did you know you can also apply for a library card online. Just go to www.bccls.org/demarest, click on policies, fill out the form, bring identification to the library and pick up your library card.

The Annual Fund Drive is underway. Please be generous in your support.

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The Demarest Nature Center's Annual Breakfast in the Woods will be held Saturday, June 14, from 9-11am near the Wakelee Field tennis courts. The trustees and volunteers on the Nature Center will be cooking a great breakfast at no charge. There will be live music and a live animal show following the breakfast. The photo contest winners will be announced. Please bring your own folding chairs. Rain date: June 15.

American Cancer Society's Relay For Life To Be Held In Old Tappan. The Relay For Life of Northern Valley, previously held at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest for the past three years has merged with this Relay to form a broader community event. Relay For Life of Old Tappan and Pascack Valley will begin 5:00 p.m. on June 13th and will end 7:00 a.m. June 14th. Sign up and learn more at www.events.cancer.org/ RFLoldtappanNJ.

Do you want your child to have a fun-filled summer? Then sign up now for the Demarest Summer Recreation Camp (click here). Our six week summer program is offered to children ages 4-11. Camp includes daily special events, arts and crafts, sports, water activities, trips and more! Some of our special events include Water Works Day, Ping Pong Tournament, Halloween in July and much, much more. Don't miss the fun, registration is taking place now.