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Library Hours
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Monday:
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Starting September 10
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Remembering September 11th
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Beyond the scope of JEL's books, DVDs, access to journal articles on databases, here is access to a digital library and exhibition at the Library of Congress:
Witness and Response: September 11th acquisitions at the Library of Congress
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eReaders in the Library
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JEL has two
Barnes & Noble Nooks (one black & white, one color) now available for use in the library!
Interested in seeing what all the fuss is about?
Ask at the Information Desk!
Amazon Kindle announced in April in that it will become compatible with library software this fall - we are still waiting on a definite date, but will announce as soon as we know!
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Thank you!
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Thank you to all who donated school supplies for Southbridge students - two baskets of materials were collected and have been distributed by Southbridge Community Connections to students in Southbridge.
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Friends of the Library
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The Friends will meet in the Mills Room at
6:30 p.m. on Monday,
September 19th.
The Friends extend an invitation to all library patrons to join their group. To find out more, please visit
The Friends Page
on our website.
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FOJEL Book Sale
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Great deals available!
Stop by the ongoing booksale carts, located on the lower level -
just 50 cents for paperbacks, and $1.00 for hardcovers!
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Board of Trustees
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The Board of Trustees of the Jacob Edwards Library will meet in the Mills Room at
12 noon on Tuesday,
September 20th.
All meetings are open to the general public.
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Ongoing Programs
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Beginners Conversational Italian
Italian classes have moved from Monday to Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the Mills Room! Every week stop in to learn to speak Italian with Andrea-Caluori Ramos.
Vuoi conoscere della gente che lo parla? Vuoi praticarlo? Vieni al nostro gruppo italofono nella biblioteca de Jacob Edwards il giovedi dalle 18,00 (6pm) alle 18,30 (6:30pm). Tutti sono benvenuti!
Inkwell Imaginings
This group of aspiring writers meets evey Monday in the Mills Room at 6:00 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome - bring your writing to discuss with the group and get advice!
Anime Club for Teens
The Anime Club meets every Tuesday in the Pioppi Room, from 3:10 - 4:30 p.m. Stop by for manga, video games, cosplay, movies, and more!
Knitting with Sonya
From 10:30-12:30 every Tuesday, come knit with Sonya in the Reading Room! Assistance will be given to anyone needing help with a pattern. Any handcrafters are welcome to join!
Teen Center
Every Monday from 4:00-5:30 p.m., check out the Teen Center at JEL in the Pioppi Room. It's a safe space for teens to hang out, eat snacks, talk about issues that they're dealing with, and watch videos or listen to music.
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JEL News & Events
September 2011
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Greetings!
The summer is over, but it was certainly a busy one! We have experienced a tornado and a tropical storm, both rare occurrences here in MA, but they certainly have not dampened peoples' spirits! School is now back in session, and we look forward to a successful school year.
September is also both Library Card Sign Up Month and Hispanic Heritage Month!
Your Library Card is the most important school supply of all. Sign up today - it only takes a few minutes at the Information Desk and you will have free access to library materials, subscription databases, be able to place holds on books, and more!
As baseball star Cal Ripken, Jr. says: "The library card is the smartest card in my wallet. Sign up for yours today."
Back by popular demand is the bilingual story program, Hora de Cuentos. Michelle Garcia reads the books and then offers a small craft with the kids afterwards!
Please read on for library news, information on the programs and events we have scheduled for September, and more!
We hope to see you soon!
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Summer Reading 2011 Wrap Up  The annual Summer Reading program finished with an ice cream social on Friday, August 12th. Once again, we were thrilled with the level of participation and enthusiasm for reading! Here are the numbers for Summer Reading 2011: Participants Kids - 162 Teens - 22 Adults 78 Performances & Programs Kids - 17 with 807 in attendance Teens - 9 with 80 in attendance Adults - 28 with 381 in attendance Thank you to everyone for making this year another success! During the summer, the library partnered with Southern Worcester County Educational Collaborative to serve lunches through Project Bread and the Food Services Department. In total, 735 lunches were served to kids 18 and younger! Thank you to all our partners for making this new service such a success!
One World, Many Stories, You Are Here, & Novel Destinations are sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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September's JEL Staff Picks
Looking for a good book? Here are some that JEL staff have recently enjoyed! Clicking on the title will take you right to the library's catalog, where you can check to see if it's available, and put a hold on popular titles!
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Children's Storytimes & Activities
Beginning September 20th thru December 15th
We are happy to announce Fall Storytime and Activity sessions for the Children's Library!
Tuesday Tales for Ages 3-5, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Crafty Wednesdays for Ages 3-5, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday Theater for Ages 5-11, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
No Tuesday Tales on 10/11 and 11/8
No Thursday Theater on 10/13, 11/10 and 11/24
Hora de Cuentos will return, with storytimes on September 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 2:00 p.m. The library continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these bilingual story and craft programs!
Please contact the Children's Room for more information at 508-764-5427.
SAVE THE DATE! - Magician & Juggler Scott Jameson
 Thanks to a grant from the Southbridge Cultural Council, Magician and Juggler Scott Jameson will be at the library on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 11 a.m. to present his unique family-oriented magic and juggling performance. This is not a magic show in the classic 'pull a rabbit out of a hat' sense. Extraordinary juggling and audience participation combine with incredible magic, music, and movement to create an exciting theatrical experience. Featuring routines choreographed to music, and involving members of the audience onstage, this program delights the whole family.
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New Catalog
Upgrading Columbus Day Weekend
In early October, all libraries on the C/W MARS network will be making the switch to a new, open-source system called Evergreen.
Here's what to expect:
- Central & Western MA libraries will all be on one catalog
- Patron Dashboard: This new feature will show all checkouts, holds, items to be picked up, and fines in one place.
- Lists of items that you can create and share via RSS feed.
And here's what you need to know:
- From October 7-11, you will not have access to your C/W MARS patron account.
- On October 11, your account password will be reset to the last four digits of your library barcode. You will be required to create a new password upon your first login.
- Current reading history and wishlists will not carry over to the new system. If this information is important to you, remember to export it prior to October 1.
- Online payment of library fees in the new catalog will not be possible until further notice.
Library staff is currently being trained on the new system, so that when the system changes over, we will be able to demonstrate how to use it, and of course answer any questions. We are here for you! This open-source system is the way to go, and staff is excited to be upgrading to a system that is customized to C/W MARS patrons.
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Library Box Office:
Bad Day to Go Fishing - from Uruguay
Thursday, September 8th at 6:00 p.m.
Synopsis:
"Jacob van Oppen - formerly "the strongest man on earth," now a washed-up alcoholic - and his crafty manager, Orsini, make good money staging bogus wrestling matches in small South American towns. When this oddball duo arrives in the unassuming village of Santa Maria, business really takes off: the local newspaper sponsors the fight, and the quiet hamlet becomes plastered with posters announcing an open challenge to a worthy adversary. The ever-resourceful Orsini is sure he can find the right opponent to throw the fight, but fishing in Santa Maria yields a bigger catch than he'd hoped for."
Bad Day to Go Fishing has won several film festival awards, including Best Actor at the Mar del Plata Int'l Film Festival. Running time: 107 minutes, in Spanish with English subtitles.
About the Library Box Office: Most true independent and foreign films get squeezed out of commerical theaters by Hollywood blockbusters, and face skyrocketing costs that make it daunting - if not impossible - to reach appreciative audiences. JEL subscribes to the Film Movement series to bring "art house" independent and foreign films to you. |
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USAF Chamber Ensemble
Thursday, September 29th at 6:30 p.m.
The Trio Winds Chamber Ensem ble of the Unit ed States Air Force Band of Liberty will perform on Thursday, September 29th at 6:30 p.m. in the Reading Room.
The United States Air Force Band of Liberty is a select group of professional Airmen-musicians who support the global Air Force mission. It has been performing for military and civilian audiences throughout the New England region for over 30 years.
The members of the Trio Wind Ensemble are Airman First Class Rachel Maclary, flutist; Staff Sergeant Mickey Ireland, clarinetist; and Staff Sergeant Christopher Stahl, bassoonist.
The USAF Band of Liberty is dedicated to using the power of music to inspire our Air Force members and the great nation we serve, producing innovative musical programs and products, and communicating Air Force excellence throughout New England and around the globe.
All are welcome! Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library.
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, ASPIRA is organizing a reception at the Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center on Thursday, September 22 from 5:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m.
ASPIRA Southbridge is the Massachusetts chapter of a national organization supporting Leadership Development/Outreach and programs that provide guidance and academic enrichment/assistance. Jacob Edwards Library has been nominated to receive an award.
Even when the library is not open, patrons with library cards can continue to receive services by accessing our web site or using the free WiFi connection that is accessible from the parking lot and on Main Street in front of the building. During the aftermath of the recent storm, many from the business community have taken advantage of this.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe start to the school year!
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