Newsletter: Word by Word
Published by the Wethersfield Library | Volume VII | Issue 1 | Spring 2010 | 
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Summer 2010
Make Your Fines Go Down the Drain
Library users will be able to “clean up” their overdue fines this summer by bringing in personal hygiene items to donate to the Wethersfield Food Bank.
From June 15th through the end of August, the Library will be accepting health and beauty items such as toothpaste, soap, deodorant, shampoo and disposable razors in payment for overdue fines.
Wethersfield Social Services Director Nancy Stilwell said, “hygiene supplies are always in short supply and great demand by Wethersfield Food Bank clients so these donations will be greatly appreciated.”
Help your neighbors by donating these items to the Library and watch your fines GO DOWN THE DRAIN!
Questions and Answers
Q. Can I ‘pay’ fines from other libraries in your system with a
donation?
Yes. State regulations let libraries collect and keep fines for other libraries. It doesn’t say anything about the currency of the payment.
Q. Can I still pay you money, if I want to?
Yes, that is fine.
Q. Can I pay for a lost or damaged book with a donation?
No. Lost and damaged items need to be replaced.
Q. Does the item I bring have to cost the same as the fine I owe? No. Some items will be cost more, some less, and it will all even out.
Teen Summer Reading
The Wethersfield Library is encouraging seventh through twelfth graders to “make waves” this summer with its first annual Teen Summer Reading Program: Make Waves @ Your Library. The eight week reading program will begin Tuesday, June 29th.
There will be a kickoff informational session to demonstrate the reading program’s online format on Tuesday evening, June 22nd from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Participants will be able to register, log books and write reviews online. The prize schedule and other program details will also be discussed. Come and meet others who have signed-up! Refreshments will be served.
Garden of Beats! will perform a drum circle at the grand finale August 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Registration for the Teen Summer Reading Kickoff program is requested by calling 860-257-2811. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Make A Splash: READ!
Children’s Summer Reading Program
Register now for the “Make A Splash:READ!” Summer ReadingProgram. You will receive your reading log and 1st prize, begin reading on Monday, June 28th, and collect your next prize on Friday, July 2nd.
Remember readers as well as non-readers can sign up! Prizes include a t-shirt, a paperback book of your choosing, as well as food coupons and treasure chest prizes, while supplies last! Not only will you receive prizes for reading or being read to, but you will also be able to solve weekly “Eye Spy” riddles.
June 29th: Kickoff with SteveSongs @ 6:30PM (Ticket Required)
August 23rd: Grand Finale/ Ice Cream Social with “DJ Bob”. If 100 or more students from each Wethersfield elementary school register for the summer reading program, your principal will make a splash and “Catch & Kiss” a fish.
“MAKE A SPLASH: READ” ends August 22nd; however prizes will be awarded through September 3rd, while supplies last.
Summer Reading Weekly Events Begin June 28th
Mondays: 11:00 a.m. Drop-in Splish, Splash Book Play for 0-2 year olds.
7:00 p.m. TAILS OF JOY: Read to a Dog. Registration required.
Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. Drop-in Sail Away Stories for 3-5 year olds.
7:00 p.m. Drop-in Chat & Chew @ the library for 9-12 year olds.
Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. Splashy Crafts for ages 4 & up.
Drop-in Book Sharks for children entering Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
7:00 p.m. Ahoy Parents and Kids! Family Fun Night 5 & up and parents. Registration is required.
Fridays: 10:00 – 12:00 Drop-in Play Time for all ages.
11:00 a.m. Drop-in Short & Sweet Storytime for all ages.
2:00 p.m. Friday Flicks for all ages. Registration is requested.
Movies to be shown are:
July 2nd - Free Willy Escape from Pirates Cove (PG)
July 9th - Toy Story (G)
July 16th - Hook (PG)
July 23rd - Muppet Treasure Island (G)
July 30th - Lilo & Stitch (PG)
August 6th - Scooby-Doo (PG)
August 13th - Finding Nemo (G)
August 20th - Shrek ( PG)
Saturdays: 10:30 a.m. Surfin’ Saturday Stories drop-in family fun.
Special Splashin’ Summer Events for Children
July 7th: 10:30 a.m.
Annual Pet Show and Parade.
July 15th: 6:30 p.m.
Move and Groove with “Mr. Gym”.
July 21st: 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.
Beach Party.
July 29th: 6:30 p.m.
Under Sea Safari concert with Chris Rowlands.
August 4th: 10:30
Looney Library ‘Lympics.
August 11th: 11:00
Meet Rocky the Rock Cat.
August 18th: 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.
High Sea Pirate Adventure
August 23rd: 6:30
Grand Finale: Ice Cream Social with “DJ Bob”.
For registration information call or visit the Library or our website @ www.wethersfieldlibrary.org
Lego Donations Needed
The Children’s Department is looking to start a “Lego” program. If you would like to donate new or gently used “Legos” of all sizes, please drop them off at the Children’s Information desk. Thank you in advance from the Children’s staff!
You Asked for It!
At the request of many Library users, the adult new book area will be re-located to the main floor of the Library. To make room for the new book collection, the biography
collection will be transferred to the second floor.
BJ Smith is Back with More Books!
BJ Smith returns to lead “A Genre Sampler”, a reading and discussion series. This year’s “A Genre Sampler” will cover poetry, short stories, memoir and fiction.
All book discussions are held on the second Thursday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Books to be discussed and dates are:
July 8th - Selected Poems by Rita Dove
August 12th - New American Short Stories edited by Gloria Norris
September 9th - The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
October 14th - Atonement by Ian McEwan
These programs are supported by a cost-sharing grant from the Connecticut Humanities Council.
Copies of each title are available for check-out at Wethersfield Library.
All discussions are free and open to the public. Registration for these events is requested. You may register by calling 860-257-2811. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Judy Mandel Guest Author
Judy L. Mandel will read from and discuss her book, Replacement Child at the Library on Thursday evening, July 1st at 7:00 p.m. Her memoir centers on her role as a replacement for the sister who was killed when a plane crashed into her family’s house.
Replacement Child opens with a plane crash and the death of a child which leaves a hole in the family that threatens to tear it apart. This honest and moving story reveals the realities behind so many tragic headlines and follows one woman’s path to recovery as she embraces the love that allows her to forgive.
Ms. Mandel will read from the book and discuss writing a memoir and her experiences in publishing. This program is free and open to the
public, but registration is requested. Walk-ins are also welcome.
You may register in person at the Wethersfield Library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at 257-2811.
Mark Your Calendar for These Library Events
Adult English Language
Conversation Group
Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m.
Begins September 14th.
Second Saturday Cinema
Begins August 14th at 1:30 p.m.
Friends Fall Book Sale
November 6th and 7th.
Book Club in a Bag
We now offer “Book Club in a Bag” to book groups. Each bag contains 10 copies of a book, discussion questions for the book, author biography and tips for conducting a successful book discussion.
For more information about available titles or to reserve a bag call the Adult Information Services Desk at 860-257-2811.
Calling All Artists and Collectors!
We now have a built-in display case for collections of all kinds and lots of wall space for artists to display their work.
For information or to reserve the display case or the wall space please call the Library at 860-257-2811.
Volunteers
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers: Kristy Cantwell, Marilyn Player, Lucille Plouffe, Eleanora Puccio, Meher Shulman and Janice Vincenzo.
And welcome to our new volunteers: Tim Boardman, Carol Driscoll, Carol McCue, Sonny McCubrey and Paula Richer.
Thank You
We would like to thank the following people and groups for their gifts to the Library:
Mr. Raymond Sasso
The Learning Circle Preschool
The Learning Circle Playgroup
July Computer Classes
Everything You Need to Know About Email
Find out the fundamentals of how to send and receive email. Learn about attachments and the wonders of the address book. You do not need to own a computer to have an email account.
Meets: Monday, July 12th at 2:30 p.m.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Learn everything you need to create a letter. You will be shown how to format, layout and print your document. Microsoft word 2007 will be demonstrated.
Meets: Monday, July 12th at 7:00 p.m.
Introduction to the Internet
Learn all the basics of surfing the internet. Discover what a browser is and how it works. No computer skills required.
Meets: Wednesday, July 14th at 1:30 p.m.
Social Networking
Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social networking sites will be toured. Bring in your questions.
Meets: Wednesday, July 14th at 3:00 p.m.
August Computer Classes
Where Did I Put That?
Discover how to find and retrieve information saved to your computer. USB drives, CDRs, CDRWs, DVDs, memory cards and external hard drives are discussed. Basic computer skills are helpful.
Meets: Monday, August 16th at 2:30 p.m.
Editing Digital Photographs
Learn the basics of a photo editing program. Various ways of selecting and improving your photos are demonstrated. The skills shown can be used with any photo editing program.
Meets: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m.
Introduction to the Internet
Learn the basics of surfing the internet. Discover what a browser is and how it works.
Meets: Wednesday August 18th at 1:30 p.m.
All You Need to Know About Email
Find out the fundamentals of how to send and receive email. Learn about attachments and the wonders of the address book. You do not need to own a computer to have an email account.
Meets: Wednesday, August 18th at 3:00 p.m.
Registration begins the first of the month for Wethersfield residents, and the following week for non-residents. You may register in person, or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at 257-2811. Classes are held in the Community Room.
Holiday Closings
Fourth of July Saturday, July 3 - Monday, July 5
Labor Day Saturday, September 4 - Monday, September 6
Columbus Day Monday, October 11
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday (October – May) 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
CONTACT THE LIBRARY
Main number: 860-529-2665
Hours of service: recording 860-257-2800
Borrower Services: 860-257-2821
Renewals and overdues.
borrowerservices@wethersfieldlibrary.org
Children’s Services: 860-257-2801
Children’s program registration & information
childservices@wethersfieldlibrary.org
Information/Reference: 860-257-2811
Reserves, museum passes, information searches.
library@wethersfieldlibrary.org
Library Fax: 860-257-2822
Laurel Goodgion, Library Director
Word by Word
Word by word is published quarterly by the Wethersfield Library.
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