Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
Newsletter
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Independence Day Weekend Closings
& Evergreen update.
The Library will be closed Saturday, July 2, through Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
The Library staff thanks you for your patience as we navigated through the first weeks of our new consortium-wide switchover to Evergreen. Memorial Hall Library in Andover created an informational page which we have re-created and updated for our patrons. Andover's introduction says it best: "Visit our Frequently Asked Questions for information about Evergreen. We have tried to address some of the questions and concerns that have come up about the new system. Evergreen is open source software that is created, maintained, and enhanced by its community of users. We have a far greater ability to correct problems and to shape or create functionality that meets our specific needs. We know the system has some rough edges at the moment. In the coming months we'll be firming up the foundation of our new system, correcting the problems that come with any major change and then preparing to take advantage of the opportunities it provides to expand our services to you." |
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We have a few spaces left! Tues. July 12, 7:45 am to approx. 2 pm.
Join us as we venture forth in an air conditioned motor coach to visit the Concord Museum's galleries and period rooms, plus a peek at Emerson's study. We'll lunch at the Colonial Inn (Chicken Piccata or Yankee Pot Roast). Thanks to a subsidy by the Friends this trip is just $25.
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 Three New Museum Passes
The Friends of the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library have generously funded three new passes for the public to enjoy. Explore Revolutionary times and the Transcendental era at the Concord Museum. "Concord's remarkable past is brought to life through an inspiring collection of historical, literary and decorative arts treasures." The Harvard Museum features the famous Glass Flowers, a 42-foot long Kronosaurus, butterflies, gems and minerals, including a 1,642 lb amethyst geode. Strawbery Banke presents restored houses, exhibits, historic landscaping & gardens to tell the stories of the many generations who settled in the Portsmouth NH area from the late 17th century to the mid 20th century. This brings our total number of passes up to 19 - don't miss out on some great day trips at discounted rates. View our total listing with all the details here on our museum pass reservation page. Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance, one pass per day. Please be sure to move through 5 screens to complete the reservation process, when you see: 'Your pass reservation is complete'. Or you can simply call the Reference desk to reserve a pass. All our passes & a majority of our special events & programs are paid for by the Friends, if you have enjoyed them you may consider joining or perhaps helping out at the next book sale. |
 Novel DestinationsOur adult summer reading program's theme is Novel Destinations, featuring armchair travel. Each week our tour guide, Nancy, explores a different region through books & DVDs; don't forget to pack a brown-bag lunch for the journey. Dessert will be themed according to the place 'visited'; weekly raffle prizes awarded. Tuesdays 11:30-1, July 19: Alaska, July 26: Africa, Aug. 2: Ireland, Aug. 9: Provence.
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 Monarch Butterflies An all-ages, friends, neighbors & families program.
Saturday, July 23 from 1-2 pm
Dr. Charlie Hoffman is back yet again to present his informative talk on identification, collection, and care of Monarch eggs & caterpillars. |
Children's Room
The Children's room staff has put together an amazing array of events as part of the summer reading program. View the blog for program information or see the summer schedule of events here as a printable trifold brochure. Registration is open! Stop by the Children's room for more information & to pick up your reading logs and materials.  Have you seen this llama? Beginning July 5, look out for our One World, Many Stories mascot, Leni, in town offices and local businesses. Once you spot her, come in and write down her location, your name and age. Each week we'll choose one winner for a special prize. Participants must be 12 years or under, one entry per visit to the Library. You can track her progress on her own blog as she navigates around; can you predict where she'll turn up next? Contest ends August 19th. Children's Weekly Story Programs start up again the week of July 11. Local Heroes Pajama Storytime for preschoolers & older, Mon. 6:30-7:15 pm, runs July 11 to Aug 15; Stories & Adventures Abroad for elementary aged children, Thur. 3-4, runs July 14 to Aug. 18. Terrific Twos and Threes, Mondays 11am -noon July 11, 18, 25. Registration is open for the following programs: Baby Bookworms (birth-18 mos.) Fri. 10:30 or 11, runs July 15 to Aug. 19; Music & Movement (18-36 mos.) Wed. 10:30-11:30, runs July 13 to Aug. 17; Rhythm & Rhyme (preschool & kindergarten), Tue. 3-4, runs July 11 to Aug. 15. Creature Teachers Wed., July 6 from 6-7:30 pm. Explore diverse habitats and the animals that live within them. Meet and greet live animals! Photography Workshop Sat. July 9. Our 4th-6th grade session from 2-3 pm still has spaces open. ** Calypso Jam-O-Rama Wed. July 13, 6:30-7:30 pm. Mento, Calypso and Reggae. Bryan Sheckells' Musical Instruments Sat. July 16, 10:30-11:30 am **
Otha Day Drum Circle Wed. July 20, 6-7 pm Explore percussive rhythms.
Monarch Butterflies Sat. July 23, 1-2 pm Dr. Charlie Hoffman returns! Tanglewood Marionettes: Arabian Adventure Wed. July 27, 6:30-7:30 pm Bryan Sheckells' Ecological Biomes Sat. July 30, 10:30-11:30 am ** 13th Annual Vehicle Night Wed. Aug. 3, 5:30-7:30 pm Digeridoo Down Under Wed. Aug 10, 6:30-7:30 pm ** Please register for these programs, space is limited.
Questions? Stop by, or call 468-5577 x13, or email Lorraine Der, Children's Librarian at lder@mvlc.org.
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Teen News & Events
Summer Events have been posted to the Informed Teens Blog or you can view the complete brochure here. Events which require registration are:
Manga Drawing Thurs. July 21, 2:30-3:30 pm
Henna Tattoo Party Thur. July 21, 2-4 pm
Pastel Art Workshop Thur. Aug. 4, 6-8 pm, $5 materials fee due at sign up
Digeridoo 'Aussie Funk Jam' Workshop Wed. Aug 10, 5:30-6:30 pm.
To secure your spot, come on up to the second floor Reference desk. The Red Cross workshop on the 14th is full but please add your name to the wait list, Kim is currently filling a session on Thursday, August 11 from 10-5.
Teen Think Tank Summer Movies Series: Star Wars
Showing on our big screen Tuesdays from 3-5 pm, A New Hope was shown June 28, which will be followed by Empire Strikes Back on July 5, July 12: Phantom Menace, July 19: Attack of the Clones, July 26: Revenge of the Sith concluding with Return of the Jedi on August 2. The viewing order was decided by the Teen Think Tank members; Kim found this interesting article on the pros and cons of different viewing orders on Fanpop.com.
There is no Teen Think Tank meeting in July. August's meeting is on Thursday 25, from 6:30-7:45 pm. Join us for a slice of pizza and a brainstorming session. The purpose of the Think Tank is to work with the Librarian to improve the programs and services designed specifically for teens.
BOM: Battle-Gaming of Massachusetts - battling through the summer!
Saturdays from 10 am- 4 pm. (But not July 2, the Library's closed.) Play and learn a variety of tabletop strategy battle games such as Warhammer 40k, Warhammer Fantasy, and Brikwars. To join this illustrious group of gamers, simply show up. Membership is free. If you do not know how to play any of the games, one of the members will be happy to teach you. For more information visit the club website.
For more information contact Kim Claire, Young Adult Librarian at 978-468-5577 X14 or by email at kclaire@mvlc.org.
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 Book Club Kits
Many book groups and clubs are on hiatus for the summer, members may be asked to gather their suggested titles for fall and winter reading. You may want to consider perusing the catalog for our kits, which consist of 15 trade or mass market paperbacks plus a binder with discussion questions, author biography and other relevant findings. These can be scheduled to arrive in time for your meeting and have extended checkout times. There are 248 kits currently available, for a listing of titles click here to view the list in the catalog. Kits are booked and scheduled through Nancy, who can answer any questions you may have. Reach her by email at nday@mvlc.org or by phone at 978-468-5577. |
 10th Anniversary Gala Event
Library Trustee and Artist, Jean Buckley painted this lovely watercolor of our library in celebration of our ten year anniversary. The Hamilton-Wenham Library is the only regional library in the state of Massachusetts and will have served the community for a decade on December 17 2011. Please save the date for our anniversary celebration: Sunday afternoon, November 6, 2011. Prints of Jean's painting will be available for purchase in the late summer/early fall.
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