Upcoming May Events
Getting Your Best Health Care: Real-World Stories for Patient Empowerment
Thursday, May 3, 2012
7:00 PM
Main Library Wakelin Room
Join patient advocate Ken Farbstein to learn how to partner with you doctors and nurses and how to stay safe while in their care. Patients have relied for too long on the doctors' brilliance and goodness, believing the Doctor knows best. Doctors do know what is the best medical care, and we know what is best for us. It's time for us to step up as partners in our own care.
French and Hungarian Music for Cello and Piano
Sunday, May 6, 2012
2:00 PM
Main Library Wakelin Room
Nicholas Dinnerstein, cello, and Paul Jacobs, piano. A program of French and Hungarian Music, including the Kodaly Sonata for Solo Cello and the Debussy Sonata for Cello and Piano. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.
The Media and the Mirror
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
7:00 PM
Main Library Wakelin Room
Dr. Michael Rich, an adolescent pediatrician at Children's Hospital will provide insights and guidelines for parents about teen health, focusing on the ways media powerfully affect the development, health, and behavior of adolescents. Following Dr. Rich's presentation, Sara Frost Azzam, President of the Wellesley Cancer Prevention Project, will address concerns and answer questions regarding personal care products, chemicals, and teenage health. Co-sponsored by the Wellesley Cancer Prevention Project and Wellesley Free Library.
History of the Catholic Church in America
Thursday, May 10, 2012
7:00 PM
Main Library Wakelin Room
James O'Toole, Professor of History at Boston College, will discuss the history of the Catholic Church in America, with particular emphasis on the Boston area. Professor O'Toole is the author of several books on the history of Catholicism in the United States.
Sponsored by the Wellesley Historical Society, World of Wellesley, and Wellesley Free Library.
Maintaining a Healthy Brain
Thursday, May 17, 2012
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Main Library Wakelin Room
Attend this interactive program exploring methods of maintaining a healthy brain. Presenter Leslie Worris MPH, RYT will provide strategies and tips to improve memory and cognitive function. The workshop will highlight the importance of hydration, nutrition, exercise, stress management and maintaining intellectual and social activities. RSVP to Cheryl Lefman or call 781-235-0135.
Co-sponsored by the Wellesley Health Department and Wellesley Free Library.
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Library Closed Memorial Day Weekend
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 Please note: the Library will be closed Saturday, May 26, Sunday, May 27, and Monday, May 28 for the Memorial Day holiday. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Announcing JSTOR!
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 JSTOR has found a home on the library's online resource page! WFL is excited to offer scholars, researchers, students, teachers, and those interested in continuing education and cultural pursuits an opportunity to freely search 1000+ academic journals and over a million primary resources including images and letters.
JSTOR (Journal Storage) searches nearly 60 multidisciplinary fields whether they be within humanities, social science, science, or business. Try it out today -- have your library card number handy and click on this link.
To learn more, join us for a class on using JSTOR on May 8th from 2 to 3 PM in Jackie's Room. Click here to sign up.
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Write Right for Kids: A New Writer's Group for Adults
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
Main Library Arnold Room
Are you writing a children's book? Wellesley Free Library invites you to join a new support group for writers of children's literature where you can share your work and offer or receive encouragement and constructive criticism. This is an open group and registration is not required. Join us to share in the writing experience. If you are interested in learning more, contact group facilitator Judy Zorfass.
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Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend
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It's that time of year again! Check out the Library's table at the Pancake Breakfast, watch for us in the Sunday Parade, and be sure to attend the special Library event described below.
Family Concert: Ricardo Froto
Saturday, May 19, 2012
2:00 PM
Main Library Wakelin Room
Celebrate Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend by attending Ricardo Frota's amazing interactive and multicultural musical performance. A native Brazilian who loves sharing music with people of all ages, Ricardo's lively and informative concert features music from Brazil, West Africa, The Amazon, and North American Indian culture. Suitable for all ages. Sponsored by World of Wellesley and the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.
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Library Staff Reading Recommendations
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From Rob Lerman, Reference Librarian, "I almost never read books while they're popular. After the demand has dissipated, the dust has settled and the hype only a memory, then I wil l consider a book on its merits."
Three Seconds by Anders Roslund and Borge Hellstrom. A tight, highly suspenseful Swedish crime novel about a police informant sent deep into a drug cartel and disowned by his handlers.
We Are Wisconsin by Erica Sagrans. Short essays by participants and observers of the uprising last year against the
anti-union legislation enacted by the Wisconsin legislature. In many ways the Wisconsin protest prefigured the Occupy movement later in the year.
American Savior by Rolland Merullo. Jesus Christ appears suddenly on the political scene as a candidate for president. He's got some valuable teachings for an American electorate that's on the brink of splitting apart. Written in 2008, American Savioris no less pertinent today.
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Slim Down Your Books This Summer
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 With summer around the corner there's plenty of thoughts about slimming down our bodies, but have your ever thought about slimming down your books?
With an ereader, such as a Nook, Kindle, or iPad, you can fit hundreds of books into a portable device that weighs less than one hard-cover! The library has you covered when it comes to filling your ereader up with delicious reads and the most popular titles. Overdrive, the library's service for downloadable ebooks and audiobooks, gives you access to the titles that will keep you entertained while traveling or relaxing on the beach. We've made some YouTube videos you can watch to help you get started downloading for your Kindle, Kindle Fire, Nook, or iPad.
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Book Groups for Adults in May
 Evening Book GroupMonday, May 7, 2012
7:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
Main Library Arnold Room
The book for the May meeting will be The Call by Yannick Murphy. New participants are always welcome. For more information, contact Megan Flynn or call 781-235-1610, x.1274. Morning Book Group
Friday, May 18, 2012
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Main Library Arnold Room
The book for the May meeting is The Moviegoer by Walker Percy. All are welcome to come and join in the discussion! For more information, contact Anna Litten. Hills Book Chat
Saturday, May 19, 2012
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hills Branch Library
210 Washington Street
This isn't a traditional book group; we won't be discussing one specific title. We meet on the third Saturday each month and each participant has the opportunity to share their impressions or recent favorites. No sign-up necessary -- just drop by the Hills Branch for this lively hour of book talk.
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Book Groups for Kids at the WFL
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 Drop in to enjoy our regular book group programs for kids, sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries. For more information about programs for children, visit our website.
- How to Read Together and See the World, a book and activity group for children in the 1st grade. Three Mondays, May 7, 21, and June 4 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM - Children's Craft Room. Registration is requested.
- The Reading Club (TRC), a book group for kids in 4th and 5th grades with an adult. Monday evening, May 7 at 7 PM in the Children's Department. This month we'll discuss Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Both adults and children should read the book then drop-in to enjoy the discussion. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Light refreshments will be served.
- The Marauder's Book Club is a fantasy book club just for Middle School students. Join us Saturday afternoon, May 12 at 2:00 PM in the Quigley Youth Room. The book this month is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling. Even if you have already read it, read it again-- then join us to discuss it with friends. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Snacks provided.
- Kids Read, is a book group for kids in grades 2 and 3. On Friday afternoon, May 18 at 4:00 PM in the Children's Craft Room, we'll discuss How Oliver Olson Changed the World by Claudia Mills and have some fun! Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. We hope you will read the book then come to the group and join our discussion. Light refreshments will be served.
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Farewell to Mike Wick
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 Reference Librarian Mike Wick's last day at the WFL was on April 30th. Here's a few parting thoughts from Mike: "I can't fully express how much I've enjoyed working at the Wellesley Free Library, which has allowed me to meet so many interesting people. In the three short years I've been here I've made so many connections with our patrons... thanks to them all, for their support of an amazing library, and thanks to my knowledgeable coworkers for making this library such an interesting place to work."
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