Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
Newsletter
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Labor Day Weekend
Please note the Library will be closed Saturday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. Our library catalog is available 24/7 for placing holds and reviewing your account. (Tips: When searching, try changing 'This Location' to 'All MVLC'. Your 'password' is the last four digits of your phone.) Also, Overdrive is available for audio and ebook downloads.
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Student Contest Announced - Hanging Mobile 
A mobile is defined as "a piece of kinetic sculpture having balanced objects/shapes, suspended in midair by wire or twine, from a number of rods, so that the individual parts can move independently, as when stirred by a breeze." -Alexander Calder
Create a hanging mobile based on your favorite book or series. The mobiles will be judged on artistry, interpretive elements from the book, movement, and balance. There are two winning categories: grades 6-8, and grades 9-12. Prizes will be awarded, provided by the Friends of the HWPL. Contest ends Monday, Oct. 24, 2011 at 5 pm. Contest flier can be found here. Registration forms with detailed rules can be found here. Finalists will be notified by Nov.1, prizes will be awarded at the 10th Anniversary Gala on Sunday, Nov. 6.
For more information contact Kim Claire, Young Adult Librarian at 978-468-5577 x14 or kclaire@mvlc.org.
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Sept. Book Sale
The Friends
Preview Night:
Fri. 16, 6-8 pm.
Public Sale:
Sat. 17, 9 am -3 pm. Sales continue through the week
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 What's All This About Gluten Free?
Join us for a duo of FREE workshops.
'Baking' Wed. Oct. 5, 7-8:30 pm
'Cooking' Wed. Oct. 12, 7-8:30 pm
Yes, there will be samples. Celiacs and gluten-intolerant cooks have been reinventing cooking & baking techniques and ingredients to fit their specific dietary needs. To learn more about how to adapt your recipes or what going gluten-free is all about we have Ellen Allard, the Gluten Free Diva, presenting two workshops. Registration is requested: please stop by, call
978-468-5577, or email. For a primer on what she's all about see her brimming blog: www.glutenfreediva.com. This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the HWPL. |
 Koffee Klatch for Adults of the North Shore
Fri. Sept. 9, 10:15-noon. Navigation of the Heathcare System with Dianne Savastano of Heathassist, professional healthcare consultants. Diane has 25 years of experience as a RN, clinical director, and director of managed care for an insurance company. She is also a caregiver to a family member. Put her advice to work for you.
Fri. Oct. 7, 10:15-noon. Our first ever Oktoberfest featuring the Bavarian Hofbrau Band. Get your lederhosen out of mothballs, call a 'freund' and come dancing.
The festival continues at the Community House's Oktoberfest luncheon. Wunderbar! Call the Community House to reserve your spot for lunch ($7) 468-4818.
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Children's Room - Superb Saturdays in September!  Sat. 17 11-noon Dads and Donuts. The theme will be Magic. Enjoy stories with donuts, juice and coloring to follow. (Moms are invited as well.)
Sat. 24 11-noon, Autumn Storytime and Craft. Join us for stories featuring crisp fall weather & create a fun craft to take home.
No registration is required, both of these programs are great for ages two and up.
The fall schedule of Children's programs and story times has been released!
You can find the schedule on the blog, or stop by for a flier. For those programs which require registration, it is done in person at the Children's Room starting Monday, Sept. 26 at 10 am.
Questions? Stop by, or call 468-5577 x13, or email Lorraine Der, Children's Librarian at lder@mvlc.org.
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 Past Lives, Dreams, and Soul Travel
Wed. Sept. 7, 7-8 pm.
There's more to you -and life- than meets the eye. Begin an exciting new adventure, based on the book Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel by Harold Klemp. Learn to recall past life lessons to help you today, find guidance in dreams, and discover your natural ability to Soul Travel home to God. Open to the public, all are welcome to attend. For more information contact Erin at 978-546-9828. |
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Teen News & Events
Teen Think Tank meeting
Thur. Oct. 6 from 6:30-7:45 pm. Join us for a slice of pizza and a brainstorming session. The purpose of the TTT is to work with the Librarian to improve the programs and services designed specifically for teens.
Student Mobile Contest
Details are covered in the lead article.
BOM: Battle-Gaming of Massachusetts
Saturdays from 10 am- 4 pm. 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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 Stone Walls of New England
by Author & Tradesman Kevin Gardner
Weds. Oct. 12 7-8:30 pm.
Old stone walls zigzag the landscape, but what do you really know about them?
Gardner considers the mythology of the stone wall and its place in the New England imagination: why we revere the miles of old farm walls that wander through our woods and fields; and why we are driven to preserve,
restore, and duplicate them. As he talks he will construct a wall in miniature.
His presentation is based on his book, Granite Kiss: Traditions and Techniques of Building Stone Walls. This program has been funded by the FoHWPL. |
 ZIP IT! Everything You Want to Know About Weatherizing Your Home But Didn't Know Who to Ask.
Saturday, Oct. 1 (Time TBD)
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Eating Disorders Anon. Weekly Meetings
This EDA support group is open to men and women seeking support & education and is affiliated with the National EDA organization. The group will be encompassing of all eating disorders and strive for balance and support for the underlying emotional causes. The first meeting is on Wed. Sept. 14 from 6-7 pm, and every Wed. evening thereafter.
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 The Book Clubs Are Back
The book clubs are starting up again. You are welcome to drop in for just one discussion or attend every meeting.
Monday Night Book Group 7:15-8:30 pm
Sept. 26 Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks. "Growing up in the tiny settlement of Great Harbor amid a small band of pioneers and Puritans, Bethia Mayfield yearns for an education that is closed to her due to her gender. As soon as she can, she slips away to explore the island's glistening beaches and observes its native Wampanoag inhabitants. At twelve, she encounters Caleb, the young son of a chieftain, and the two forge a secret friendship that draws each into the alien world of the other." -Catalog Oct. 24 State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. "A researcher at a pharmaceutical company, Marina Singh journeys into the heart of the Amazonian delta to check on a field team that has been silent for two years--a dangerous assignment that forces Marina to confront the ghosts of her past." -Catalog ~Optional Fall Title~ Fun Home by Alison Bechdel. Nov. 21 Abigail Adams by Woody Holton. "Prof. Woody Holton (NBA-finalist for Unruly Americans) reveals that American icon Abigail Adams was far wiser and wilier than previously known." -Catalog Dec. 19 Franklin & Eleanor by Hazel Rowley. "There are no good or bad guys in this glimpse into the intimate spousal accord that bound the Roosevelts together; both Franklin and Eleanor emerge as willing participants in an unorthodox covenant that defied societal norms and expectations in favor of a productive and mutually beneficial working partnership built on friendship, mutual admiration, and abiding intellectual respect. It might not be everyone's idea of an ideal marriage, but it seemed to work for them..." --Margaret Flanagan /Booklist Literary Luncheon Book Group 3rd Tuesday at 11:30. Bring your brown-bag lunch: beverages and dessert will be provided. Sept. 20 Wolves of Andover by Kathleen Kent. The harsh, dark side of America's Colonial history is combined with a love story. Oct. 18 Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. The book details "Mortenson's one-man mission to counteract extremism by building schools, especially for girls, throughout the breeding ground of the Taliban" -Catalog. In early 2011 allegations of deceit were brought against Mortenson, by both 60 Minutes and Jon Krakauer. We'll talk about the book and the controversy at our meeting. Nov. 15 One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. Nine random people, trapped by an earthquake in the Indian Consulate, share their stories as they await rescue. The Mystery Mayhem book club is reforming! The first meeting will be on Tues. Oct. 11 from 10:30-11:30. Share your favorite books & learn about great mysteries you may have overlooked. If you are interested call Nancy at the Library, the reading list is currently in development.
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Ongoing Programs
Drop in once, twice, or become a 'regular'.
Mondays 11-1 Mother's Club of Hamilton-Wenham. Social times for moms and little ones 2 years and younger.
Wednesdays 10-noon Chess Club for all abilities.
Wednesdays 6-7 pm Eating Disorders Anonymous support group, starting Sept. 14.
Thursdays 10-noon Cribbage: play this unique card game with a lively group of fun-loving people. All are welcome, no experience necessary to join.
The Knitting Group is reforming; an organizational meeting will be held on Mon. Sept. 19 at noon. Weekly meeting day and time will be discussed.
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 LinkedIn Workshop
Saturdays 10-noon, Oct. 22 & 29 This news just in! Sheila Garofalo will lead workshops on optimizing your profile for job searching. If you have a laptop please bring it, however it is not required. Please stop by, call 978-468-5577, or email to register. |
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