1 CHECK IT OUT The newsletter of the Windham Public Library Windham, Maine FEBRUARY 2015 February Vacation events for kids Fiction Writing Group The library will be closed February 16th for New evening knitting group Presidents’ Day Michelle Libby, Author Talk Melissa Libby - Stitch Out Cancer project February 10th, 6-7 pm February 11th, 6-7 pm Most of you recognize Michelle Libby as the Editor in Chief for the local paper The Windham Eagle, but did you know that she also writes romance fiction? Join us in the library meeting room to hear Michelle Libby discuss writing. Melissa Libby will present information about the Stitch Out Cancer- Pink & White Scarf knitting project. Knitters will be creating pink & white scarves to donate to those participating the in the 2015 Tri for a Cure. Everyone who participates will be honoring a loved one, co-worker, family member or friend who has had cancer or is a cancer survivor themselves. If there’s a book you really want to read but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it. -Toni Morrison (author) Monthly Genealogy Workshop February 13th, 1-3 pm Does the thought of researching your family tree overwhelm you? Don’t let it – it’s easier than you think. During these classes, you’ll receive guidance for locating family information at home, and in digitized records, books, indexes and other online sources. Please call Barbara @ the Library (892-1908) to register for these free library workshops WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 217 W i nd ha m C e n t e r R o a d , W i n d ha m , M a i ne 0 40 6 2 (phone) 207-892-1908 (email) [email protected] ( w e b ) www.windham.lib.me.us (mobile) http://m.windham.lib.me.us/ 2 Director’s Note: It’s that time of year again….tax season! This year the IRS has drastically reduced the amount of supplies they will send us. Once forms arrive we will have available ONLY the basic forms but no booklets. We are happy to assist you with printing what you need from the IRS website. In addition, you may have noticed over the last two years a charitable contribution tax check off that supports libraries in Maine through the Maine Public Library Fund. Be sure to look for it this year and give if you can. The donations through this tax check off last year help the Friends of the Maine State Library to support libraries throughout Maine. Last year approximately $32,000 was raised through this check off. The funds supported additional ebooks for the MaineInfonet Download Library, of which we are a member. The money that is raised through this tax check off directly benefits libraries in Maine and their community members. Thank you for your support. Unfortunately, due to inclement weather our Library Tea was cancelled in January. We will be celebrating our tenth anniversary tea, “Tea times Ten,” next month, March 17th at 1:30pm. Join us! The teas are a great opportunity for community members of all ages to join together in a welcoming atmosphere to visit with old friends and meet new ones! Thanks to Laurel and Barbara for all their hard work over the years! Our new genealogy program has been very successful. Reserve your spot today! We had a full room of community members learning about researching their heritage. Call and speak with Barbara for more information 892-1908. Ebooks are coming! We will soon begin offering a new ebook service called the 3M Cloud Library. This will be an exciting new collection of ebooks in addition to the MaineInfonet Download Library already being offered. This new collection will only be accessible to Windham Library cardholders and we will choose the titles to add to it. There will be much more information to come about this exciting new service. I hope to see you in the library soon! ~Jen Alvino Library Director Tuesday February 2nd, the American Library Association will be announcing the Youth Media Awards at their mid-winter meeting. Watch them online <http://www.ala.org/news/ mediapresscenter/presskits/youthmediaawards/ alayouthmediaawards> or check with Mrs. Parker in the Children’s Room after 11:00am to see if your favorite books of the year were recognized. Are you interested in reading and discussing poetry? Please contact Barbara at 892-1908 or [email protected] WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 217 W i nd ha m C e n t e r R o a d , W i n d ha m , M E 04 0 6 2 FEB 2015 Amazing Tebahpla 3 Wednesday February 18th, 11 am-12 pm If you can you chew gum and walk at the same time, then you’re ready for the next challenge. After some planning, drawing, cutting and gluing, you will make your own marble maze. So while the glue is drying… we invite you to strategically eat the pretzels we provide, to try and create every letter in the alphabet. If that’s not enough of a brain buster, then we’d like to see you send the marble through your new maze, while saying the alphabet……………BACKWARDS! Image: www.pinterest.com Image: www.segerman.com This craft and snack event is aimed at school-age children. Image: www.wallpaperput.com Chinese New Year crafts Thursday, February 19th, 10 am-6 pm Stop by the Children’s Room to make a few simple crafts to welcome in the Chinese New Year of the Sheep. We’ll have supplies out for you to make while you are here or for you to take home and enjoy. Take Your Child to the Library Day Friday, February 20th, 10 am-6 pm Visit the library’s meeting room to read a Caldecott Award or Honor Book from the year everyone in your family was born. Certificates will be available, a reading snack provided, and lots of good fellowship and sharing. Is your child in K-2 grade? Have you heard the buzz about the Crazy8s Club for older kids at the library? We’d like to start a new Crazy8s club for the younger set in March. If you’d like to be a part of this exciting math club please give Mrs. Parker a call at 892-1908 to get on the list. The date and time will be determined by what works for the majority of the group signing up. See how much fun math can be! Ongoing programs and displays For more information about these or any other library programs, contact the library or go to www.windham.lib.me.us/calendar Books and Babies Tuesdays, 10:15 am WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY Ages 6-24 months and their parents or caregivers. Books and Babies lasts approximately 20 minutes, and includes songs, fingerplays, and a story. You may wish to call to verify that program is still being held that day. 217 W i nd ha m C e n t e r R o a d , W i n d ha m , M E 04 0 6 2 FEB 2015 Preschool Story Times Mondays, 10:30 am and Thursdays, 10:30 am TNT Club Movies Children up to age 5 and their parents or caregivers. This 4 program includes two stories and several songs. Children should be able to sit attentively throughout the 30 minute program. You may wish to call to verify that program is still being held that day. Join us in the meeting room for free popcorn and a movie. TNT Club programs are aimed at ‘tweens and teens (ages 10-18), but all ages are welcome. More info at http://www.windham.lib.me.us/teens Wednesday February 11th, 2:15 pm Maleficent (2014, rating PG, 97 minutes) Wednesday February 25th, 2:15 pm Million Dollar Arm (2014, rating PG, 124 minutes) Go to our online calendar for more info about either movie. Tea For You @ The Library No Tea this month, but join us March 17th Book Group This month: February 24th, 6:15 pm Fiction Writing Group This month: February 3rd, 6-7:30 pm Movie Time This month: February 26th, 1 pm WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY Due to the blizzard on January 27th, our “Tea Times Ten” celebration was cancelled. We will now be hosting the 10th anniversary tea on March 17th. Special pictures, the guest books, menus over the years, and other surprises will be included. We even have a chocolate fountain being featured. Come join the fun. All members of the community of any age are welcome to stop by. We are hosting a discussion group facilitated by the Maine Humanities Council in cooperation with the Maine State Library. This 5-part series is entitled “Detective Fiction in the 20th Century: a Notion of Evil”. Please call Barbara at the Library to reserve your spot in the group, to get your copy of the monthly selection (“Strong Poison” by Dorothy L. Sayers), or for more information: 892-1908. This group is aimed at an adult audience, but all ages are welcome to attend. Monthly meeting is open to fiction writers of all genres and all skill levels. Read and give feedback on in-progress stories and novel excerpts, while also discussing writing craft in general. For more information please contact the facilitator, Garrin Bufo ([email protected]) or 730-2361. Bring your own snacks and join us in the library meeting room for a movie. This month we'll be watching Hachi : a Dog’s Tale (2008, rating G, 93 minutes) starring Richard Gere. This movie group is aimed at an adult audience, but all ages are welcome to attend. Please call Barbara for more details: 892-1908. 217 W i nd ha m C e n t e r R o a d , W i n d ha m , M E 04 0 6 2 FEB 2015 Knitting Groups 5 Whether you knit, crochet or do any other form of needlework, you are welcome to join one of our informal groups. Bring your own project to work on. All ages welcome! This month: Afternoon groupFebruary 10th & 24th, 1-3 pm Evening group- * Image: www.graphics.berkeley.com February 12th , 5:30-7 pm NEW GROUP! We have a group that meets twice a month in the afternoon, and a group that meets once a month in the evening. You are welcome to join any of them. * If attending the evening group and will be arriving after 6 pm, be sure to call the library before 6 pm so someone will meet you at the door. Exhibit Case Art Display Feb 2, 2015 Apr 30, 2015 Feb 2, 2015 Apr 30, 2015 Tea pots Virginia March Robert Atterbury For more information about our displays, go to http://www.windham.lib.me.us/exhibits LIBRARY HOURS Mon & Wed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Tues, Thurs & Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat & Sun closed Access our library events calendar at www.windham.lib.me.us/calendar YOUR LIBRARY STAFF Library Director: Jen Alvino Adult Services Librarian: Sally Bannen Reference/Technology Librarian: Barbara Keef Children’s Librarian: Laurel T. Parker Children’s Room Coordinator: Diana Currier Library Aides: Janet Stover, Jeanne Thurber, Jennifer Dupree Browse our newest library materials at www.windham.lib.me.us/new-materials-2 to see updates on new materials, reminders about programs, and other info If you are reading a paper copy of this newsletter, please recycle it when you are through. Thank you. PS- Sharing it with friends is a great way to recycle it! WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 217 W i nd ha m C e n t e r R o a d , W i n d ha m , M E 04 0 6 2 FEB 2015