Greenville Public LibraryJune 2013 Newsletter

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GROUND BREAKING READS is the title of the ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM at the Greenville Public Library. The program starts Monday, July 1 and ends Friday, August 9. Sign-up for the pro-gram will be held the week of June 24 through June 29. Each partici-pant will be given a booklet with information on the program.

CREATING A WINNING EVENT: Tuesday, June 4 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Presented by April Woodcock from Con-stant Contact. Call 949-3630 ext. 1 to register, or sign-up on our on-line calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws.

KNITTING MAVENS: Tues-days 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

SARAH PAQUET, a Ref-erence Librarian, is now a Notary Public. Please call 949-3630 ext. 1 for hours of availability.

PHOTOGRAPHS by Kim and John Sanderson are on display.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: Tuesday, June 4 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Guilt By Association by Marcia Clark is the book the group will be discussing.

PICNIC TABLE READS BOOK CLUB:

Thursday, June 20 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The Emancipator's Wife by Barbara Hambly is the book the group will be discussing.

UNO CHICAGO GRILL DOUGH RAISER event to benefit the Friends of the Library, Thursday, June 27 at the Smithfield Com-mons. Come for lunch, dinner or take-out.

We thank Ed Conaty for donating and planting a beautiful rosebush near the Library's entrance sign.

The lower level of the Library will be closed on

Wednesday and Thursday, June 12 and

13 for painting.

MARY LOU CONCA is exhibiting her pho-tographs in the Castle Display Case.

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The Friends of the Greenville Public Library are requesting donations to support our ongoingprograms. Any amount will allow us to continue to offer them at little or no charge.

___$150-$250 provides the cost of a program presenter for any age group

___$75 provides crafts and activities for a month for the Baker AfterSchool Center

___$25 contributes to purchasing summer reading incentives

___$ any amount will be used to provide programming for all age groups

Please make checks payable to: Greenville Public Library and label them "Programs"or use Paypal on our website at: www.yourlibrary.ws/MakeDonation.html

Milo J. St. Angelo teaches computing to adult classes at the Greenville Public Library.

Pauline Leaver reads to a spellbound group of children.

Children and parents work on a craft project.

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Children’s Department NewsSummer Reading Program ~ 2013

“Dig into Reading” is the theme of the Summer Reading Program at the Library this summer, where children ages 3 1/2_- 10 years of age will explore all things underground. Registration begins June 24 for the program which will take place from June 24-August 9. A complete brochure detailing all of the programs during the summer will be available in June.

The statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Pawtucket Red Sox, Citizens Bank and Pepsi. Local support includes the Smithfield YMCA, A & W Root Beer, UNO Chiago Grill, the Friends of the Library, and the Greenville Library.

Please Note: Registration is required for all programs, so call 949-3630 x 2 to register, or do so in person at the Children’s Desk. Please, no drop-ins or voice mail registrations for any of our programs. Thank you.

Dinoman DinosaursDinosaurs at the library? Have no fear, Dinoman is here! With his trusty raccoon Reflex, he takes the audience on a magical ride through the Mesozoic era. For families with children ages 4-10. Register beginning June 10 for this program to be held on Friday, June 28 @ 10:30 am.

Garden Gnome CraftDo you want to make your garden more magical? Come to the Li-brary on Monday, July 1 at 10:30 am. to create garden gnomes. Children ages 6 and up may reg-ister for this program beginning June 24.

Book BuddiesChildren ages 3 1/2-8 may sign up to read with a teen weekly to earn reading credit towards incentives, and for fun, of course! Buddy sessions begin on July 2 and continue on Tuesdays through August 6 at 10:30 am or 6:30 pm. Registration begins on June 24 for one or more of the Tuesday sessions.

Bedtime Storytimes Storytimes for children ages 3 1/2_-5 1/2 years will be held on Wednesday evenings, from 6:30-7:15 pm from Wednesday, July 3 through August 7. Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 24 for the first one. Regis-tration for the following storytimes will be taken the week before each session. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal.

Mad ScienceA Mad Scientist will amaze fam-ilies with children ages 4-10 as they “dig” into the layers of the earth to see its makeup and in-vestigate how scientists evaluate what they find. The presentation really pops when they see what happens when what’s inside the earth tries to get out. Monday, July 8 at 10:30 am. Registration begins June 24.

Ronald’s Dig In, Read and Succeed Show

Ronald McDonald will offer families with children ages 3-10 this 30 minute show which is filled with magic, music, audience participation and Ronald fun! Registration begins June 24. The show takes place Friday, July 12 at 10:30 am.

Children’s BubbleCreations from the monthly Lego club will be displayed in the Bubble this month. These Lego creations were made by children ages 5 1/2 to 11 who participat-ed in the Lego event. Don’t miss seeing these great Lego designs! If you want to join in on the fun, be on the look-out for upcoming Lego events at the library.

Paws to Read!Does your child need practice in reading skills? Here’s an opportunity to practice this summer with Maxwell, a therapy dog who LOVES to listen to stories. Max and Diane, his owner, have listened to children read for the past several years. Children ages 6-10 who would benefit from this experience can sign up for one 20 minute session per week and spend that time reading to a willing, friendly, four-legged partner. Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm from July 8-August 5. Registration begins June 24 for one or more of the sessions.

Kids Reading Across RIFamilies with children in grades 3-6 are invited to come and kick-off the Summer Reading Program at the State House on Saturday, June 1 from 1-4 pm. Author Thanhha Lai will speak and sign a free copy of her book, Inside Out & Back Again, the 2013 Kids RARI book. Crafts and entertainment will also be included. For more information, go to http://tinyurl.com/krari or call 401-574-9309. Parking in state lots will be free.

Children ages 3-5 are invited to join Ms. Kasha from Heritage Ballet on Wednesday, June 5 at 10:30 am for a creative move-ment class. Call 949-3630 ext.2 to register.

Art ClassesFeeling creative? Children ages 6-10 may register for one or all in the series of art classes taught by artist and teacher Adele Karbows-ki to be held on Friday mornings from 10:30-11:30 am. Children will use pastel, oil pastel, tempera paint, and collage in an encourag-ing, creative environment. Class-es will be held on July 5, 19 and August 2. Registration for one or all of the classes begins June 24.

Thanks for the Help!Two new bookcases were purchased recently thanks to generous donations to the Children’s Department. We sincerely appreciate your support!

Hooray for the Red, White and Blue!

Get ready for Flag Day with this patriotic craft! Children ages 6-10 are invited to create a flag to show off their American spirit on Wednesday, June 5 at 4 pm. Registration is now being taken.

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New Fiction Titles

New Non-Fiction Titles

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A people’s guide to the federal budget : National Priorities Project / Mattea Kramer Fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm : a new English version / [edited] by Philip Pullman. History of American presidential elections / Schulman, Marc.If I’m so smart, why aren’t the answers easy? : advice from teens on growing up gifted / Robert A. Schultz Lincoln : how Abraham Lincoln ended slavery in America / Holzer, Harold.Making good habits, breaking bad habits : 14 new behaviors that will energize your life / Joyce MeyerMarathon man : my 26.2-mile journey from unknown grad student to the top of the running world / Bill Rodgers Mortal sins : sex, crime, and the era of Catholic scandal / Michael D’AntonioMy share of the task : a memoir / Stanley A. McChrystalRed rover : inside the story of robotic space exploration, from Genesis to the Mars rover Curiosity / Roger WiensSaving children from the Holocaust : the Kindertransport / Ann ByersSo you wanna be a superstar? : the ultimate audition guide / Ted Michael Sock art : bold, graphic knits for your feet / Edelgard JanssenSuperman : the ultimate guide to the Man of Steel / Wallace, DanielSurviving your bar/bat mitzvah : the ultimate insider’s guide / Axelrod, MattThe Athena doctrine : how women (and the men who think like them) will rule the future / Gerzema, JohnThe care & keeping of you 2 : the body book for older girls / Dr. Cara Natterson The duct tape book : 25 projects to make with duct tape / Jolie DobsonThe key is love : my mother’s wisdom, a daughter’s gratitude / Marie Osmond with Marcia WilkieThe LEGO adventure book. [Vol. 1], Cars, castles, dinosaurs & more! / Megan RothrockThe LEGO book / written by Daniel LipkowitzThe real North Korea : life and politics in the failed Stalinist utopia / Andrei LankovThe unofficial LEGO builder’s guide / by Allan BedfordVolcanoes / Weil, AnnWhat’s for dinner? : delicious recipes for a busy life / Curtis Stone Will puberty last my whole life? : real answers to real questions from preteens about body changes, sex, and other growing-up stuff / Julie Metzger

12th of never / James Patterson A delicate truth / John le CarreAntiques chop / Barbara AllanBest kept secret / Jeffrey ArcherBlood makes noise / Gregory WidenBloodfire Quest / Terry BrooksBlunt impact / Lisa BlackBrush with death / Karen MacInerneyButch Cassidy : the lost years / William W. John-stoneDamascus Countdown / Joel C. Rosenberg. RosenbergDead, white and blue Hart, Carolyn G.Decadence / Eric Jerome DickeyFlower of heaven : a novel / Julien AyotteHeard it through the grapevine / Lizbeth Lipperman.How to get filthy rich in rising Asia / Mohsin HamidInferno : a novel / Dan BrownIt happened at the fair : a novel / Deeanne Gist

Juggernaut / Adam BakerKiller honeymoon / G.A. McKevettLambs to the slaughter : a DCI Monika Paniatowski mystery / Sally SpencerLittle green : an Easy Rawlins mystery / Walter MosleyLong live the king / Fay WeldonMaya’s notebook : a novel / Isabel Allende Midnight at Marble Arch / Anne PerryMiss Julia stirs up trouble / Ann B. RossMurder as a fine art / David MorrellMurder in Chelsea / Victoria ThompsonNo way back / Andrew GrossPirate Alley / Stephen CoontsProtector / C.J. CherryhRobert B. Parker’s Wonderland / Ace AtkinsRush / Maya BanksShattered trident / Larry BondSilken prey / John SandfordTapestry of fortunes : a novel / Elizabeth BergThe Avalon Ladies Scrapbooking Society : a novel /

Computer Classes at the Greenville Public LibraryThe library offers two types of computer instruction:

1. formal 12 to 15 week classes with Milo J. St. Angelo2. 1 hour individualized instruction with Ray Hetherington

on the topic of your choice.Call the library at 949-3630 for more information.

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The best of us : a novel / Sarah PekkanenThe Blossom sisters / Fern MichaelsThe carrion birds / Urban WaiteThe Cherry Cola Book Club / Ashton LeeThe Crew / LeClaire, EarlThe famous and the dead : a Charlie Hood novel / T. Jefferson ParkerThe forgotten queen / D.L. BogdanThe girls’ guide to love and supper clubs / Dana BateThe hit / David BaldacciThe mystery of Charles Dickens : a tale of mes-merism and murder / John PaulitsThe mystery woman / Amanda QuickThe obituary writer / Ann HoodThe River / Marchetti, RickWedding night : a novel / Sophie KinsellaWhiskey Beach / Nora Roberts.

Broken CityCloud AtlasGangster SquadHaunted HouseHitchcockJack ReacherLes MiserablesMamaParkerPromised LandSafe HavenSide EffectsSilver Linings PlaybookThe Guilt TripThe ImpossibleThe PaperboyThis is 40

New Large Print

Best Kept Secret / Jeffrey ArcherBreaking point / C.J. BoxNight Moves / Randy Wayne WhiteSecrets from the past / Barbara Taylor BradfordSee now then / Jamaica KincaidTaking Eve / Iris JohansenThe Avalon Ladies Scrapbooking Society / Darien GeeThe best of us / Sarah PekkanenThe Blossom sisters / Fern MichaelsThe Burgess boys / Elizabeth StoutThe famous and the dead / T. Jefferson ParkerThe Mystery woman / Amanda QuickThe Obituary writer / Ann HoodThe Ophelia Cute / John T. LescroartThe Plum tree / Ellen Marie WisemanUnintended consequences / Stuart Woods

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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEESStephen Cicilline, PresidentTerri Kless, Vice PresidentElaine Farley, SecretaryLeslie Cashel, MDVirginia HarnoisJulianne Ip, MDGeorge KelleyBarbara LysikDomine Vescera RagostaMilo J. St. Angelo

Christopher LaRoux, Director

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