H-W Library November News & Events

Xenda Laramie returns for Rhythm & Rhyme Tues. from 3-4 on Nov. 1, 8 & 15. This 45 minute story-and-craft program is for preschoolers and kindergartners.
LegoMania for grades 1-5: Wed. from 3-4 on Oct. 26, Nov. 9. Create a masterpiece, share ideas & designs, work individually or as a team. This is a non-competitive, non-robotics program, created to share the joy of Legos.

Special Events:

Halloween Stories & Craft Sat. Oct. 29, 11-noon. Featuring spooky stories on the gentler side & a fun craft.

Story Writing Contest Nov. 1 through Nov. 28 at 8 pm. First, Second and Third place winners for each age group: 1-3rd grade, 4-6th grade. Complete details are on the flier here. For more information try the National Novel Writing Month's Young Writers Program.

Dads & Donuts Sat. Nov. 5, 11-noon. A story time designed especially for dads and children ages 2 years & up. (Moms are always invited.) Snacks will follow 30 minutes of stories.

Questions? Stop by, or call 468-5577 x13, or email Lorraine Der, Children's Librarian at lder@mvlc.org.

Early Childhood Partners Workshops

Parents and caregivers are invited to these free workshops, which also provide childcare for your convenience. For additional information for any of these events please contact Cynthia Griffin at ECP: 978-468-5489.

Mon. Nov. 14, 6:30-8 pm Parents and Their Role as Playmates "Play offers your child a unique opportunity to become a capable, confident and successful learner." Come prepared to "play" and share your thoughts and ideas regarding parents and their role as playmates. Please RSVP by Nov. 7 to Kathy Carvalho or Debbie Graffum: 978-468-1043.

Fri. Nov. 18, 10:30-11:30 am Communication: 1) Listening Helping children express feelings appropriately and effectively & helping parents & caregivers feel heard and understood. 2) Getting the Messages Across Expressing feelings and wishes to children effectively & Effective communication with other adults around parenting and childcare issues.

Fri. Dec. 2, 10:30-11:30 am Promoting Resilience in Children Resilience is the capacity to face, overcome and actually be strengthened by adversity. Children may face parental divorce, a catastrophe, teasing, or challenging relationships - to name a few. How parents and other caregivers respond to situations can help children develop resiliency. (Childcare is not available during this particular workshop.)

Fri. Dec. 16, 10:30-11:30 am Positive Discipline that Works How to set limits, teach appropriate behavior, & help children become self-disciplined.

Teen News & Events

Teen circ

Teen summer reading soars to new heights & yearly circulation is astonishing.

Teen Think Tank Meeting

Thur. Nov. 3 & Dec. 1, 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. December's meeting is on the 1st.

Thursday Evening Movies 5:30-7:30 (approx.) Clicking on any title will bring you to the EventKeeper Calendar for full details, rating, and summary.

Oct. 27 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Nov. 10 Red Riding Hood

Magic, the Gathering Fridays: Nov. 4, 18 & 25, Dec. 2 & 9, 3:45- 5 pm. A new club is forming at the Library to play Magic the Gathering. Players in 3rd grade and up are invited to learn to play or improve their game. The game leader is Ari Massos, a member of the Library's teen advisory board, the Teen Think Tank.

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 at http://massbattles.webs.com/.

For more information contact Kim Claire, Young Adult Librarian at 978-468-5577 X14 or by email at kclaire@mvlc.org.

The Library's 3rd Annual Write in for NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo is short for National Novel Writing Month. This November, people all over the world will attempt to write a 50,000-word novel by midnight, November 30. Local writers will meet every Saturday in November for write-ins from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (the library closes at 4 p.m.)

Come when you can! Leave when you like! Just be ready to crank out some serious word-count in the company of others who are doing the same. Call 978-468-5577 or email slauderdale@mvlc.org to find out more. Visit our library's page for this exciting month-long event or see Helen Weatherall's article on Patch.com.

Koffee Klatch for Adults of the North Shore

Fri. Nov. 4, 10:15-Noon. Charlie Dawson, Entertainer.
Charlie Dawson's a local favorite with an amazing repertoire: he's traveled extensively as a concert, TV and nightclub musician and spent 11 years as a featured performer with top cruise line ships. Funded by the Friends of the HWPL.

Fri Dec.2, 10:15- Noon. Better Business Bureau presents: Scams & Frauds. The BBB's Rachel Meyer will equip you with tips on how to improve your consumer skills & how to know the danger signs that will alert you to some of the most common scams. Chief Stevens and Chief Walsh will be on hand to provide local information. Presented in partnership with the COAs and TRIAD.

Thank You for Supporting the Book Sale

Thank you to the donators, sorters, movers, organizers, helpers, and buyers. The Friends are the fund raising arm of the Library. Funds provided by the Friends are used for a range of supplemental items like museum passes, photocopiers, performers, summer reading program events, and other things. Pop in to find out what's going on & how to help. Membership forms can be found here. The next Friends meeting is on Monday, November 14 from 7-8 pm.

The Book Clubs

Monday Night Book Group 7:15-8:30 pm

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.

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.

Dec. 20 The Pearl of China by Anchee Min. In the small southern China town of Chin-kiang, in the last days of the nineteenth century, two young girls bump heads and become thick as thieves. Willow is the only child of a destitute family. Pearl is the headstrong daughter of Christian missionaries-and will grow up to become Pearl S. Buck, Nobel Prize-winning writer and activist. This unlikely pair becomes lifelong friends, confiding their beliefs and dreams, experiencing love and motherhood, and eventually facing civil war and exile. Pearl of China brings new color to the remarkable life of Pearl S. Buck, illuminated by the sweep of history and an intimate, unforgettable friendship.

The Mystery Mayhem book club 2nd Tues of the month, Nov. 8, Dec. 13 from 10:30-11:30. This group is all about mysteries and suspense novels. Come and see who and what others are reading, get a list of new books, and solve the mystery of the day. Find a new author you never heard of, a series you may have missed, and tell the group who your new favorite author is. Light refreshments and coffee/ tea will be served.

Ongoing Programs

Drop in once, twice, or become a 'regular'.

Mondays 11-1 Mother's Club: Infants Social time for moms and newborns to 1 year.

Mondays noon-2:30 Knitting Group For experienced or beginning knit or crochet folk. Bring your UFOs (UnFinished Objects) and get back on track.
Tuesdays 10-12 Mother's Club: Toddlers Social time for moms and little ones 1 to 3 years old.
Tuesdays 4-6 German Playgroup German language skills practice for you & your children.

Wednesdays 10-noon Chess Club for all abilities.

Wednesdays 6-7 Eating Disorders Anonymous support group.

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.