News from the Amherst Town Library

In This Issue
Welcome Miss Jennie
Winter Programs for Kids
BookBrowse...Your Guide to Exceptional Books!
Holiday Hours
Carpet Fundraising
Quick Links

Welcome
Miss Jennie
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Jennie Simopoulos is the new Head of Children's Services. Jennie has a B.S. in Communication Studies from Boston University, an M.A. in English and an M.S. in Library and Information Science from Simmons College.

Please come and visit her with any question that you may have or to even just say "hello."
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Greetings!

Welcome to the second issue of our email newsletter. We received a number of comments and suggestions following our first mailing and we appreciate your feedback. If you missed the first issue, you can always view it here.

In this issue, we welcome our new Head of Children's Services and introduce you to our newest subscription database. We've also included a reminder of our holiday hours, so you can plan your visits amidst celebrations.
Crafts, Stories, Movies and More--
Winter Programs for Kids

Throughout the month of December, join Miss Sue and Miss Jennie for fun holiday stories and nifty crafts. Or just drop in for open play time. Don't forget to mark your calendars for two special movie showings:
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
December 10 @ 4 PM

The Forgotten Toys and Madeline's Christmas
December 17 @ 4 PM

A complete schedule and registration information is available on the Children's Room webpage.
Introducing BookBrowse -
Your Guide to Exceptional Books!

BookBrowseFind your next great read with this interactive magazine just for booklovers. Find in-depth book reviews, excerpts, recommendations ("If you like this, try these"), as well as reader reviews. Book Clubs will find great helpful resources including discussion guides, and live author chats.

Login through the database page to try it out. While you're there, sign up for one of BookBrowse's free email newsletters: BookBrowse Recommends, BookBrowse Previews, or Interview and Reading Guide Roundup.
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Holiday Hours

Thursday, December 24 ..... Closed
Friday, December 25 .......... Closed
Thursday, December 31 ..... Close @ 5 PM
Friday, January 1 ............... Closed

Please call ahead for any needed renewals.
You may
also renew items online through My Account.
Carpet Donations Now Being Accepted

In the last fiscal year, almost 100,000 people visited the library. Our library is well-used and well-loved, but with carpet that has been in place for over 20 years, it's starting to look a little shabby.

The Board of Library CarpetTrustees are now accepting donations to re-carpet the lower level of the library, with carpet tiles that can be individually replaced in the future. For $25, you can "purchase and install" one carpet tile that will make us that much closer to our goal. Your individual donation will count as matching funds for a Bean Foundation grant, in effect, doubling your gift. Make your donation online right now.
Remember, the library is a happening place and your library card is your ticket to free books, magazines, music, movies, Internet access, enriching programs and much more!

As always, please feel free to contact us if you have suggestions for improving this newsletter or questions about any of our library services.

 
Sincerely,
 
Amherst Town Library