Did You Know...
January is International Creativity Month?
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"This month reminds individuals and organizations around the globe to capitalize on the power of creativity. It is a wonderful opportunity to take a fresh approach to problem solving and renew confidence in our creative capabilities."
~ Chase's Calendar of Events
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New and Forthcoming Books
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Rope
Lunatics
Gideon's Corpse
Look of Love
Death of Kings
Gone West
Love in a Nutshell
Need You Now
Home Front
Grown-Up Kind of Pretty
Gun Games
Copper Beach
Defending Jacob
Raylan
Hunter
How It All Began
Dead Low Tide
Deadline
Odds
Breakdown
Jaguar
Scarecrow Returns
Quality of Mercy
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New and Forthcoming DVDs
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Hangover Part II
Moneyball
There Be Dragons
Courageous
Ides of March
Whistleblower
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Great Quotes
"Books to the ceiling, Books to the sky, My pile of books is a mile high. How I love
them!"
~ Arnold Lobel
"There are many, many types of books in the world, which makes good sense, because there are many, many types of people, and everybody wants to read something different." ~ Lemony Snicket
"You can travel the world and never leave your chair when you read a book." ~ Sherry Plummer
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Our Location and Hours
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Reis Park, Rte 139
Somers, NY 10589
914-232-5717
Mon. 1pm - 8pm
Tue. 11am - 6pm
Wed. 10am - 5pm
Thu. 11am - 8pm
Fri. 10am - 5pm
Sat. 10am - 5pm
Sun. CLOSED
Please note that June-September, weekend hours are
as follows:
Sat. 10pm - 3pm
Sun. CLOSED
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Somers Library Newsletter
Books, Music, Movies and Information
January 2012
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Director's Corner
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 Welcome to new 2012! The staff, library board and I wish you all a healthy, peaceful, and successful new year. We thank you for your support and we take pride in making the Somers community a better place to live!
N - set New but fewer realistic goals this year.
E - Enjoy what life offers and visit your library!
W - When you struggle with your new e-reader gift, see us for help.
Y - Yes! We love to hear your success stories, like landing that job after searching online at one of our Internet terminals
E - Every one of you is important to us and we value you!
A - A new interest, passion, hobby, or business idea? See us. We most likely have the information you need.
R - READ! We challenge you to expand your mind this year.
Pat Miller
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Start the New Year With...
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 Ring in the new year with a brand new attitude toward fitness and health. The library has health and exercise books and DVDs covering topics from diet and healthy eating to exercise, yoga and Pilates. Give one a try today!
- If it makes you healthy : more than 100 delicious recipes inspired by the seasons by Sheryl Crow (641.597 C)
- Yoga & Pilates workouts for dummies [DVD]
- The healthy kitchen : recipes for a better body, life, and spirit
by Andrew Weil (641.6) - Keeping fit in your 50s. Strength [DVD] : workout essentials for a changing body
- Prenatal yoga complete [DVD]
- Pilates lite : easy exercises to lose weight and tone up by
Karon Karter (613.71 K)- So easy : luscious, healthy recipes for every meal of the week by Ellie Krieger (641.5 K)
- Pilates for every body [DVD] : the complete workout to strengthen, lengthen and tone your body
- The Dukan diet : 2 steps to lose the weight, 2 steps to keep it off forever by Pierre Dukan (613.25)
- 10 minute solution [DVD] : carb burner
- Prescriptive stretching by Kristian Berg (613.718 B)
- The new American plate cookbook : recipes for a healthy weight and a healthy life (641.5973 N)
- Yoga for wimps : poses for the flexibly impaired by Miriam Austin (613.704 A)
You may place a hold for these, or check the online catalog for similar titles by clicking here.
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Gift Basket Raffles
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 Congratulations to Josie Gilligan, winner of December's holiday gift basket!! The Friends of the Somers Library are raffling beautiful gift baskets, one per month. Check out these themed baskets at the Circulation desk and take a chance; $1 per ticket or 6 tickts for $5. Proceeds help the library too! |
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Calendar of Events
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Register online with our Events Calendar, or call Somers Library at 914-232-5717. Please register each participant separately.
►One-on-One Computer Class for Adults. By appointment only. Learn how to use the mouse, learn basic Internet skills, or learn how to use Email. Call the library to schedule a class.
►March 1 at 6:30pm. Freshen Up Your Resume. Spring is just around the corner. Why not dust off that resume and learn about the latest trends in resume writing. We will discuss how you can make your resume unique, and market your personal brand. Please bring your resume to this session. Presented by Laura Olert, CareerWorks.
►March 15 at 6:30pm. Create a Powerful Cover Letter to Help You Land Your Next Job. You have spent a lot of time creating a great resume, but the cover letter can sometimes be the first impression a potential employer sees. Learn how to send a cover letter that creates an impact on the reader and makes them want to know more about you. If you have a cover letter that you are using, please bring it to this informative session. Presented by Laura Olert, CareerWorks.
►March 19, March 26, April 2, April 23, April 30. Painting With Watercolors for Adults. Students will explore a variety of fun and creative techniques, while learning the basics of painting with watercolor. Call for supply list. $20 per person. Register with payment at the Reference Desk. Presented by Cindy Sacks.
►March 24 at 2:00pm. China: It's History, Art, Stories, and Traditions. This exciting presentation focuses on Chinese history including an overview of key dynasties, classic stories, fascinating characters from Chinese literature, Chinese dance and Chinese musical instruments. Learn how Shen Yun uses dance to express Chinese civilization and its values. Presented by Shen Yun Promotions.
►April 16 9am-3pm. AARP Defensive Driving Course. $12 AARP members/$14 non-members. Space is limited, so register early!! Your check confirms your seat in the class. Bring a valid driver's license, bag lunch, beverage, and pen.
►April 23 at 6:00pm. Looking at Baroque Masterpieces in Art. The melodrama and intense emotion of the Baroque period is examined in a colorful and animated art lecture profusely illustrated showing such masters as Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Reubens, Vermeer and others who ushered in the second great age of genius following the Renaissance. Expand your knowledge and be entertained at the same time with a presentation designed to stimulate your interest about this exciting period in art history. Presented by Jim Sparks.
►April 30 at 6:00pm. Enjoying the Beauty of Conceptual Art. This talk will concentrate primarily on the very contemporary art work exhibited at the DIA Foundation and will be focused on a simple explanation of purpose and meaning to sometimes very controversial and confrontational art. It will provide new insights about what can be considered art and why this is so important from an art history perspective. Illustrated with numerous and beautiful photos of conceptual art pieces, this presentation will challenge and expand one's preconceptions about beauty and art, and will open up new possibilities for what can be considered art. Presented by Jim Sparks.
►May 7, May 14, May 21, June 4. Ballroom Dance Instruction for Adults. Have fun while learning the basic steps, turns, leads, timing, rhythm and movement of various ballroom dances. $20 per person; register at the Reference Desk. Taught by Frank Elia.
►May 7 at 6:30pm. Estate Planning for Everyone. Back by popular demand! Join us for another highly informative seminar on Estate Planning. Learn how and when to write and update wills, learn about life insurance, elder care law, Medicaid and Medicare, and more! Presented by Tracy Reinmann, Esq.
►May 12 from 10:00am - 4:30pm. Beading and Basket Weaving. Learn how to make two different projects related to basket weaving in this all-day free workshop. One teacher will work with half the class on a beaded bracelet while the other half weaves a basket made from heavy painted paper; the two will then switch. Space is limited, so register early. Bring a bagged lunch. Presented by the Westchester Area Basketmakers Guild, and sponsored by the Friends of Somers Library.
►July 23 at 6pm. Achieving a Successful Business Plan. Learn what basic documents you need, what conversations you need to have, what issues need to be addressed, and more! Presented by Tracy Reinmann, Esq.
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Somers Library Foundation
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 The Somers Library Foundation is in the formative stages to raise funds for major library projects. Help is needed in many ways. If you are interested in volunteering on this board, please contact Pat Miller, Director at 232-5717. |
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Art Exhibit at the Library
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Scott Sager grew up on the coast of Maine and was interested in pursuing art at a young age. He started painting some of the local scenes while still in High School. He earned his BS from the Art Department of Skidmore College and later studied at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. His career has been spent as an art director/creative director at numerous large advertising agencies in New York, solving creative challenges for many large blue-chip corporations. A few years ago, he decided to apply his over 25 years of design and conceptual artistic experience back into the watercolor medium.
Scott currently lives in Chappaqua, New York. Most of his paintings are of New England, as well as upstate New York. His desire is not to abstract the natural beauty in any way, but to try and capture it in as natural and believable way as possible. Price list is available at the circulation desk. The library is looking for exhibitors for the art gallery in 2012. If interested, please contact Belinda, our volunteer exhibit coordinator at somersartgallery@wlsmail.org. You may send up to 3 samples of artwork to this email account. |
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Rita's Reviews
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Rabbi t Proof Fence is based on a true story about aborigine girls facing a racist program in western Australia in 1931. Girls that are of mixed race are forcibly removed from their families and sent to a settlement camp hundreds of miles away. Eventually, they are integrated into families as servants and farm laborers. The girls escape from the settlement and set on foot out to go back home. They flee into the woods on a three month journey during which time a manhunt for the girls is set into motion. This story is very moving and shows the will of a young girl determined to be free. It also portrays a part of history that is unknown to many Americans. I thought the acting and story were well done, and I highly recommend it for viewing. |
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Children's Department
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FREE MOVIE!
The Little Engine that Could
Rated G, run time 1 hr 22 min
Saturday, January 14 at 2:00 pm
Attention Lego fans! We would like to start a Lego Club here at the Library. But to get started, we need Legos! Please consider donating your Legos to the Somers library. Thanks!
►Toddler Story Hour and Craft (with caregivers) for ages 2 and 3. Every Thursday and Friday at 10:30 am. The same program is given both days - please choose one class. (No registration needed. Limited to Somers residents.)
►Preschool Story Time and Craft (for ages 4 and 5. Registration required register here.Tuesdays (Jan 3 to Feb 7) at 1:00 pm, Wednesdays (Jan 4 to Feb 8) at 10:30am, OR Thursdays (Jan 5 to Feb 9 ) at 1:00 pm.
Book Clubs
►Kindergarten Book Club Mondays 3:30 - 4:15pm Jan2 -Feb 6
►1st Grade Book Club Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:15pm Jan3 - Feb 7
►2nd Grade Book Club Wednesdays 3:30 -4:15 pm Jan 4-Feb 8
►3rd Grade Book Club Girls Rule! 3:45-4:45 Girls only meets Thursday, Jan 26*
►3rd Grade Book Club No Girls Allowed 3:45-4:45 Boys only meets Thursday, Jan 9*
►4th Grade Book Club 3:45-4:45 Thurs Jan 12* ►5th Grade Book Club 3:45-4:45 Thurs Jan 19*
*Bus transportation available from SIS - Bus K.
►Babytime for ages up to 2 years old. Every Tuesday at 10:30 am or 11:30 am. (No registration needed. Limited to Somers residents.)
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Just for Teens...
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Registration is required for special events:
►Free SAT Practice Exam: Join us on Saturday, January 21st from 11am - 3pm for a free SAT practice exam. All participants must bring pencils and a calculator. You must register for this event in order to attend.
►Mini Con: Join us on Saturday, February 11th from 12pm - 5pm for the first every Mini Anime/Comic Con. Costume Contest, Skits, a Raffle, Prizes, Games, Anime, Food, and more. This is for middle and high school students and you must register for this event in order to attend.
►College Admissions Workshop: Saturday, February 18th from 11am - 12:30pm. This workshop is for high school students and their parents to go through the actual reading of college applications. See the important factors that go into the college admissions process. Make the application stage come alive and demystify the whole procedure.
Teen Clubs
►Middle School Book Club: This club is always open to new members and it meets every Tuesday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. So join us to read and discuss books, play games, and have fun! Dates: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, & 1/31.
►Teen Gaming Club: All new members are welcome! Join us to play games (Nintendo Wii, board games, or any type of game) every OTHER Friday from 3pm - 4:30pm. For both middle and high school students.
Dates: 1/6 & 1/20
►Anime Club: Watch and discuss Japanese Anime every OTHER Monday from 3pm - 4pm. This club is always open to new members and encourages you to bring in your own Anime to share with the group.
Dates: 1/9 & 1/23
►TAG: Join the new Teen Advisory Group to help plan events, select materials, create displays, and more. This group is always open to new members and it requires registration.
Dates: 1/9
Buses from the Somers Schools:
SHS: #54
SMS: #52
SIS: "K"
All of the clubs are open to new members and do NOT require registration. To keep track of dates and times please refer to our
Online Calendar.
For more information, or if you have any questions please contact Jamie Kay at (914) 232-5717, or jkay@wlsmail.org.
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