Greenville Public LibrarySeptember 2013 Newsletter

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MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: Tuesday, September 3 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. The Hunter by John Lescroart is the book the group will be discussing.

PICNIC TABLE READS BOOK CLUB: Thursday, September 19 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom is the book the group will be discussing.

E-READER INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: You can make an appointment with Chelsea at 949-3630 ext. 1 to have an individual lesson on how to use your Kindle, Nook, or E-Reader.

The Library would like to thank A&W Restaurant, Uno Chicago Grill, the RI Office of Library and Information Services and the Friends of the Greenville Public Library for their support for our Adult Summer Reading Program, Ground Breaking Reads.

Thanks to Peter DuPont for fixing the handle on the library bookdrop.

ASTRONOMY PROGRAM: As part of the Greenville Public Library's astronomy program, we arehappy to announce that the members of Skyscrapers will host a star party at Seagrave Memorial Observatory for library patrons on Thursday, Sep-tember 19 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. You must pre-register to give us an idea of how many to expect will attend, and to provide a means ofcontacting you should the event have to be canceled due to inclement weather. Call the library at949-3630 ext. 1 to register, or sign-up on our on-line calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws.

Christine Mathieu is displaying her watercolors.

Erik Brenner is exhibiting his Lego creations in the Castle Display Case.

Members of the KNITTING MA-VENS group meet on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. New members are welcome.

Natural History writer Todd McLeish is presenting a program on NARWHALS, based on his new book Narwhals: Arctic Whales in a Melting World on Tuesday, September 17 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Call the library at 949-3630 ext. 1 to register, or sign-up on our on-line calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws.

FINANCIAL WELLNESS SEMINAR: Learn how to be properly protected, debt-free, and financially independent on Thursday, September 12 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Call the library at 949-3630 ext. 1 to register, or sign-up on our on-line calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws.

GENEALOGY FOR BEGINNERS: Learn which databases work best for genealogy searches on Saturday, September 28 from 11:00 am to Noon. Call 949-3630 ext. 1 to register, or sign-up on our on-line calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws.

SMART AND SAVORY PROGRAM: Come celebrate National Choles-terol Education Month with a nutritionist from Healthway RI. You will learn how to cook appetizing, heart health meals on Monday, September 9 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Call the library at 949-3630 ext. 1 to register, or sign-up on our on-line calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws.

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A village and its houses from the imagination and brush of artist Eleanor Hoar

Greenville Public Library, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Library Association (RILA) and over 30 libraries across the state, is preparing to launch the national Geek the Library campaign this September!

Geek the Library is a nationwide public awareness and advocacy campaign that affirms the library’s pivotal role in the community. The campaign is designed to boost public library support, raise awareness of valuable 21st century public library services, and address critical funding needs. The campaign’s core message focuses on the reality that everyone has something that they’re passionate about—something they geek.

With an official launch date of September 8, the campaign will run through November. We have plans to geek our space during this time using a dis-play, posters and computer screensavers, among others. We also plan to get out into the community more, including setting up tables at local grocery stores, displaying posters at local businesses, and encouraging the community to get personalized geek gear: http://geekthelibrary.org/getyourgeekon/geekgear.html

To bring further awareness to the Smithfield community, the library will hold a Geek of the Month contest starting September 8. Residents are encouraged to send in short written or photo essays detailing what they geek. The top five nominees will be chosen by library staff based on creativity and overall content, and the community can vote for the best submission. The winner will be announced September 30 and will receive a $100 Amazon gift card. Those who vote will be entered into a drawing for prizes donated by local businesses, including Carriage Lane Furniture, Simply Elegant Flowers and Pixie’s Hair Salon and Spa, among others.

So keep your eyes open for a “geeked” up town and drop in to show your support!

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Children’s Department NewsCongratulations to Summer Readers!

The Library would like to congratulate all of the children who participated in the “Dig into Reading!” Summer Reading Pro-gram. Approximately 200 children from ages 3 1/2 – 10 registered for the program, agreeing to read at least 15 minutes a day. Each week children recorded over 200 hours of reading time during the seven week program! The Library would like to thank the sponsors who made the program possible: RI Office of Library and Information Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Friends of the Greenville Public Library, the Smithfield YMCA, A & W Restaurants, Uno Chicago Grill, the Pawtucket Red Sox, Citizens Bank, and Pepsi-Cola.

Storytime RegistrationRegistration for the fall series of storytime will take place from September 23-28. Storytimes for children from ages 1 1/2_-2 1/2_ will be held Mondays at 10:15 or 11:15 am; for ages 2 1/2 - 3 1/2, Fridays at 10:15 or 11:15; for ages 3 1/2 - K, Wednesdays at 10:30 am or 1 pm. Sessions will begin October 7. Pre-registration is required for all storytimes and may be done by phone or in person. Please call 949-3630 ext. 2.

Velcro Arm BandsChildren ages 6-10 are invited to come to the library on Monday, September 16 at 4 pm to make their own unique armbands. Bring your imagination and see what you can create! Registration for this craft begins on September 1.

Music Together Demo Class Join Anne-Marie Forer, a registered Music Together teacher, for a fun demo of her music class to be held at the library on Thursday, September 5 at 10:30 am or Wednesday evening, September 11 at 5:45 pm. This pro-gram is for families with children ages 5 and under. Registration is now being taken.

Bryant University TutorsThe Greenville Public Library and Bryant University are once again participating in a Federal Work-Study Program as part of the America Reads Challenge to provide Reading Tutors to elementary school children who would like extra help in improving their reading and comprehension skills. It is our hope to once again team several elementary students in the community with a Bryant student involved in the program. Students will be matched up on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications have been available in the Children’s Room of the Library since mid August, so please call 949-3630 ext. 2 to check on availability. The program is scheduled to begin in September.

Children’s Room BubbleAndrew Maneca, age 10, will display his collection of baseball cards this month. He became interested in col-lecting at a very young age after his uncle began to give him cards. Andrew and his uncle attend many collect-ible sport card conventions together. Be sure to stop by the library to see this awesome collection!

Lego EventCome to our monthly Lego Event on Saturday, September 7 from 3-4 pm. Everyone between the ages of 5 1/2-11 is welcome. LEGOs are provided; there is no need to bring your own. There will be challenges, free build time and more! Hope to see you there. Sign up is required. Call the library at 949-3630 ext.2 to register.

Sarah Gardner and her son entertain kids with their hands on music program during the Summer Reading Program at the Library.

Malik the Magic Guy amazes kids during the final program of the "Dig into Reading" summer club.

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Young Adult September NewsYoung Adult September NewsThe Baker AfterSchool Center is open for the school year. Every day that

Smithfield schools are in session, the center is open. Everyone between the ages of 11-17

and/or in grades 6-12 are welcome. The hours are from 2:00-5:30 on Monday-

Thursday and 2:00-5:00 on Fridays. It is located in the Baker Room which is on the lower level of the library. There you will find

computers, tables to use for homework or group projects and a librarian to assist you.

No sign up is needed! It is also a place for teens to meet friends, use

computers, play games or do a craft. Check out our Facebook Page (Greenville Public Library

TeenScape) for updates on craft projects, snacks,

gaming days and more. Join us for some of our scheduled days of activities---

• Locker Decorations on Sept 5 and 19• Ink Blot Prints on Sept 12• Celebrate National PlayDoh

Day on Sept 16• Checkers on Sept 23• Caramel Apples on Sept 26• Friday at the Movies with

Rosie on Sept 27

FacebookKeep up with young adult news and like us

on Facebook at “Greenville Public Library

TeenScape”

The new Common Core Standards are coming and contain much more

Non-Fiction!Greenville has added Non-Fiction

books to our NovelistPlus database. You can find it at www.yourlibrary.ws in the

Research section. Try it out! Look for Non-Fiction books filtered by age levels,

subjects, titles, authors and/or read-a-likes.

Greenville Teens plan a LEGO Event every month for children ages 5 1/2-11. Email Rhonda at yourYAlibrarian@yahoo.com if you are interested in helping to plan the event that is scheduled for Saturday, September 7 from 3:00-4:00.

Community Service Available

Whether you need volunteer hours for Graduation, Scouts, Confirmation or you would just love to volunteer at the library, stop by to see Rhonda for the opportunities available at the library. We have several openings.

Summer Reading Program ~ 2013

Crafts

Our Grand Prize Winner this year was

Natalia DeChristofaro! She was entered into our

final drawing by completing 3 BINGOs!

Congratulations to all of our Weekly Winners

this summer.

New Fiction Titles

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New in the Library Collections

DVDs

A certain summer : a novel / Patricia BeardDeath angel / Linda FairsteinEveryone leaves / Guerra, WendyHeirs and graces / Rhys BowenHouse odds : a Joe Demarco thriller / Mike LawsonLight of the world : a Dave Robicheaux nov-el / James Lee BurkeLittle black book of murder : a Blackbird sisters mystery / Nancy MartinMagician’s end / Raymond E. FeistMistress / James Patterson and David EllisPattern for romance / Gade, Carla OlsonQueen’s gambit / Elizabeth FremantleSkinny bitch in love / Kim BarnouinThe companions / R.A. SalvatoreThe cuckoo’s calling / Robert GalbraithThe daughters of gentlemen / Stratmann, LindaThe eye of Moloch / Glenn Beck The girls’ guide to love and supper clubs / Dana BateThe last witness / W.E.B. GriffinThe ocean at the end of the lane / Neil GaimanThe pink hotel / Anna StothardThe tattered quilt / Brunstetter, Wanda E.The white princess / Philippa GregoryTransAtlantic : a novel / Colum McCannTwo fronts / Harry TurtledoveUndead and unsure / MaryJanice Davidson

A Spear of summer grass / Deanna RaybournChose the wrong guy, gave him the wrong finger/ Elizabeth HarbisonDeath Angel / Linda FairsteinFiThe Marrying Season / Candace CampHotshot / Julie GarwoodHunting Eve / Iris JohansenIsland Girls / Nancy ThayerLight of the World / James Lee BurkeLittle Green / Walter MosleyPlease don’t tell / Elizabeth AdlerThe 9th Girl / Tami HoagThe Highway / CJ BoxThe Kings and Queens of Roam / Daniel WallaceThe Last Witness / WEB GriffinThe Mothers / Jennifer GilmoreThe White Princess / Philippa GregoryThree Little Words / Susan Mallery

Large Print Titles

AdmissionEpicG.I. Joe RetaliationOblivionOlympus Has FallenScary Movie 5Temptation: Confessions of a marriage counselorThe Big WeddingThe HostThe Place Beyond the PinesTrue Blood Season 5

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.

New Non-Fiction Titles

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Alive again : recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction / Howard C. Samuels American gun : a history of the U.S. in ten firearms / Chris KyleAntarctica : a biography / David DayArthritis and you / Naheed Ali, MDBack roads France. Bakeless sweets / Faith Durand Beautifully unique sparkleponies / Chris KluweDiscover Great Britain. Earn the right to win / Tom Coughlin Everyday simple suppers. Fast minds : how to thrive if you have ADHD (or think you might) / Craig Surman, Fat chance / Robert H. Lustig, M.D.Furniture makeovers / Barb BlairGirl from the hill / Mitchell, Patricia LGolf flow / Gio ValianteHappy, happy, happy / Phil Robertson Healthy mom, healthy baby : the ultimate pregnancy guide / Siobhan DolanHouse of darkness house of light / Andrea PerronJumpstart to skinny / Bob HarperLibrary 2020 / edited by Joseph Janes. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of food rights / David E. Gumpert Manson : the life and times of Charles Manson / Jeff GuinnMission to Mars : my vision for space exploration / Buzz AldrinMultiple sclerosis : a guide for the newly diagnosed / T. Jock MurrayMy share of the task : a memoir / Stanley A. McChrystalNature’s fortune / Mark R. TercekPatients come second / Britt BerrettRed rover / Roger WiensSelf-inflicted wounds : heartwarming tales of epic humiliation / Aisha TylerThe 100 / Jorge CruiseThe baby book / William Sears, MDThe big disconnect / Catherine Steiner-Adair, Ed. D. The Dash diet cookbook / Mariza Snyder, Lauren Clum and Anna V. ZulaicaThe family guide to mental health care / Lloyd I. Sederer The hanging and redemption of John Gordon / Paul F. CaranciThe hormone cure / Gottfried, Sara.The new pregnancy bible / consulting editors: Joanne Stone, Keith Eddleman. The one thing : the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results / Gary Keller The Pacific Northwest’s best trips : 33 amazing road trips. The unwinding : an inner history of the new America / George PackerThis town : two parties and a funeral--plus, plenty of valet parking!--in America’s gilded capital / Mark Leibovich. Leibovich, Mark.Up : how positive outlook can transform our health and aging / Hilary Tindle, M.D.You don’t look sick! : living well with invisible chronic illness / Joy H. SelakYour pregnancy after 35 / Glade B. Curtis, M.D., M.P.H., OB/GYN, Judith Schuler, M.S.

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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

S E P T E M B E R

2013

The Library will be closed Monday, September 2 for Labor Day.Town Manager, Dennis Finlay, has declared September 8 Geek the Library Week.