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March Events in the
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Author Visit: Annamaria Alfieri
Thursday March 4 7:00 PM The author will discuss her book, City of Silver. Publisher's Weekly gave Alfieri a starred review for her debut novel in which she effortlessly recreates 17th-century Peru in a work that is both political thriller and historical mystery. Free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Lecture: The Women-Led Peace Group of Wajir, Kenya
Sunday March 7
2:00 PM
In the Northeast corner of Kenya, three tribes engaged in violent warfare throughout the 1990's and early 2000's. In the small town of Wajir, a group of women emerged as the leaders of a successful,
nonviolent, and collective peace. Presenter Emma Reinhardt, director of HERvoices, will facilitate
audience participation to present profiles of the women and girls who led the movement. Recommended for ages 14+.
Co-sponsored by World of Wellesley and Wellesley Free Library
Concert: Weston Wind Quintet
Thursday March 11
7:00 PM
The Weston Wind Quintet was formed in 1967 by the first chair wind players of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra. Program will include Anton Reicha: Woodwind Quintet, Opus 91, No. 3, in D Major;
Poldowski, arr. Georges Barrere: Suite Miniature; Bernhard Heiden: Sinfonia; Claude Debussy, arr.
Gordon Davies: Suite No.2; Gustav Holst, arr. David Bussick: March from the Second Suite for Band.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.
Concert: Zefira Trio
Sunday March 14
3:00 PM
Gabriela Diaz, violin; Ashima Scripp, cello; Eleanor Perrone, piano. Program will include Vivaldi; Sonata
No. 4 for cello and piano; Jalbert; Piano Trio and Mendelssohn; Piano Trio in c minor. Free and open to
the public.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.
Lecture: Political Scandals of Massachusetts
Thursday March 18 7:00 PM Sean P. Murphy will trace the history of corruption in Bay State politics. Murphy has been an investigative reporter and editor at the Boston Globe for 20 years. Free and open to the public. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.
Concert: Wellesley Public School Student Musicales
Sundays, March 21 & 28
3:00 PM
March is Music in our Schools M onth! The annual Nicolucci Concert Series is a showcase for many talented Wellesley music students. |
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First Floor Book Displays at the Main Library
The March 1 - March 14 Display celebrates Women's History Month, "Women Who Have Changed the World"
The March 15 - 28 Display offfers ideas and philisophies to improve your life, "Enhanced Living"
March's "Great Mysteries" display features a Tribute to Dick Francis. Try a new one or reread an old favorite. |
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 We've been busy at the Library these days expanding our online presence, embracing new social networking venues, and integrating Web 2.0 tools into our repertoire. Did you know about... Staff Reads Blog - We're putting lots of quality reading, listening, and viewing suggestions out there for library users to enjoy. This blog covers a wide range of topics, from summer reads to classics, graphic novels to history, and includes movies, music, and books. With about 10 suggestions a month, you can keep current with what the librarians are reading and see what's catching our attention! Twitter - Want to stay updated on events at the library, weather-related closings, and other cool things that catch our eye? Follow our tweets at http://twitter.com/wellesleylib. Facebook - For the many of you who are already on facebook, become a fan of the Wellesley Free Library and get a stream of information collected from our events, blog posts, tweets, hours updates, and more. Reference Home Page - We've been hard at work redesigning our Reference Home Page on the Library's website. Check out some of the great highlights like a guide to business resources, a listing of online resources by subject, book lover's links, and more! |
Come Game With Us
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 We're gearing up for a new series of gaming tournaments in the library! Over the last few months, we've hosted open gaming sessions & two Guitar Hero Tournaments. The turnout has been
amazing. If you missed it, you can catch it on youtube, courtesy of the Wellesley Cable Access Channel. So, what's next? Only you can help decide! Take the very, very short survey and tell us what you want to see happen. If you want to email a suggestion, do so by emailing Mike. Otherwise, keep up with what's going on by following our gaming blog . |
Being An Independent Writer
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 A two-week workshop: On Being an Independent Writer will be held on Tuesday, March 16 and 23 from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM at the Hills Branch Library.
Instructor Anne Ipsen will discuss the revolution in the publishing industry and the advances in technology that have helped bring it about. Topics will include Writing for Publication; Final Manuscript Preparation; Publishing; Marketing; and Connecting with Readers. Free and open to the public. Space is limited, so please pre-register online. For more information, call 781-235-1610 x1107.
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Don't Miss Family Game Night!
Please come join us for some fun and friendly competition at the last Family Game Night for the school year at the Hills Branch on Friday, March 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
As always, games will be provided but feel free to bring your favorites from home. | |
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Writers in Wellesley |
Are you a Wellesley author? Do you know someone who is? To commemorate its Silver Anniversary, the Wellesley Free Library Centennial Fund plans to hold a Wellesley Authors' Reception on the evening of Thursday, April 15th. We want to identify Wellesley's authors, poets, illustrators, and playwrights so that we can to pay tribute to the exciting diversity of talent found right here in our hometown. It's a little-known fact that the Centennial Fund was created at a Wellesley Authors' Reception 25 years ago, when a local author created the Fund to "enrich and enhance" the library's collection. Over the past 25 years, generous contributions of townspeople have allowed the Fund to donate $866,000 to the Library, ensuring the depth and richness of the collection. Authors -- please send your name, address, e-mail address, and the names of your publications to emaclennan@minlib.net or by "snail mail" to Centennial Fund Authors Receptions, c/o Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 |
 Reading & Stories for Kids Big and Small
Special Program -- Drop in to enjoy an entertaining afternoon of Irish Storytelling with Sharon Kennedy on Saturday afternoon, March 13th, at the Main Library. Starting at 2:00 pm, the whole famly will enjoy this free program which is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.
Kids Book Group-- On Monday afternoon, March 15th, drop in to the Main Library to join Kids Read, a book group for kids in grades 2 and 3.
Starting at 4:00 p.m., we'll discuss Lady Lollipop by Dick King-Smith. Copies of the book are available at the children's desk. Read the book and drop by to join the fun of talking about it and other books we've been reading on our own-- and what we'll read next! Light refreshments are served.
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Remember to check the WFL calendar listings for information about the many other reading groups for children.
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Calling All Teen Poets
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 April will be here before you know it --did you know that April is Poetry Month? Mark your calendar for our second annual Teen Poetry Slam on Thursday April 1st from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Main Library.
All middle and high school students who live or attend school in Wellesley are invited to participate . Sign up online on the event calendar at www.wellesleyfreelibrary.org.
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 Book Club Selections for March and April
Please join us for our monthly book club meetings held the first Monday of every month from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. New participants are always welcome. For more information, please call Megan Flynn at 781-235-1610, x.1274 or email.
On March 1, discussion will be on The House on Fortune Street by Margot Livesey Reveals how luck-- good and bad-- plays a vital role in our lives, and how the search for truth can prove a dangerous undertaking.
April's Book Club Selection for April 5 is I See You Everywhere by Julia Glass. The novel by a Massachusetts resident and winner of the National Book Award is "a story of life and death, companionship and sorrow, and the nature of sisterhood itself." (From cover) | |
JOB SEEKER'S GROUP
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Wednesday March 10, 2010
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Arnold Room
The WFL Job Seekers' Group is open to all and meets monthly. Each meeting is focused on a specific aspect of the job search, and we frequently host guest speakers.
The March meeting of the WFL Job Seekers' Group will be a presentation by John Spoto, founder and principal of Sentry Financial Planning: 'How to Manage Your Finances Between Jobs'.
To register for this event, call 781.235.1610 x1107, or sign-up online at www.wellesleyfreelibrary.org
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