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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.
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Holiday Hours
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The Library will close early,
at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd.
We will be closed
Saturday, December 24th and
Monday,
December 26th
for the Christmas Holiday.
We will also be closed on Monday, January 2nd for New Years.
We wish all of our patrons a happy and safe holiday season!
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Digital Catalog Update
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In addition to our new catalog (see right), our digital catalog is also getting an upgrade!
On December 12, C/WMARS will launch a redesign of the digital catalog! All of the information you are used to having available will still be there, but in a new, cleaner layout.
Additional enhancements will make it easier than ever to find and browse ebooks and audiobooks!
For more details, please click here.
Did you know that KINDLE is now compatible with our digital titles? Call 508-764-5426 or email for more information
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FOJEL Holiday Sale
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Need a gift for the book-lover in your life? Stop by to shop the FOJEL Holiday Sale! Book bags, videos, and other great gifts will be available at the Information Desk.
The Friends will also be holding a special One-Day Book Sale on Monday, December 19th! Throughout the day Stop by for some great deals!
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Have you ever wanted to learn another language?
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Introducing Mango Languages!
Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. Through fun and engaging interactive lessons, Mango makes learning a new language fast, easy and incredibly effective.
The system is completely web-based and remotely accessible, so you can learn anywhere you have an internet connection (even on your mobile device!).
All you need is an internet connection and your library card. Click here to get sarted!
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Save the Date
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Library Legislative Breakfast
February 17th, 2012
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
JEL will be hosting one of the Library Legislative Breakfasts held throughout the state in February and March.
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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!
Kindle is now compatible!
You can view all available Kindle ebooks here (click on the "Library ebooks for Kindle" link near the top of the page).
Click here to view a brochure that will walk you through the steps of downloading a library ebook to your Kindle!
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Friends of the Library
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The Friends will meet in the Mills Room at
6:00 p.m. on Monday,
December 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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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,
December 20th.
All meetings are open to the general public.
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Ongoing Programs
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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!
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JEL News & Events
December 2011
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Greetings!
The holidays are here again, and we have another month of great programs!
Crafter Joni Metras will be displaying a collection of handmade greeting cards throughout the month in the Main Hall, and the display cases will be filled with Gingerbread Houses created by kids right here at JEL (see the Children's Corner for more information!). Reception tonight!
This month's foreign film for the Library Box Office is Little Sparrows, an Australian film that follows three sisters after they learn that this Christmas will be their last as a family.
Sarah Jo Burke, who as a child was one of the youngest members of the Burke Family Singers, will discuss her new book Don't Think It Hasn't Been Fun, and her experiences as a member of "America's von Trapp Family" on December 15th.
And of course, our Holiday Concert with Hunter Foote will be on Monday, the 19th - bring the family to enjoy some great holiday music!
Looking for something for the kids to do during winter vacation? They can learn to play chess, make some crafts, and learn about recycling!
Please read on for library news, information on the programs and events we have scheduled for December, and more!
We hope to see you soon!
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Evergreen is Coming!
A new year, a new catalog! Beginning January 2nd, our library will be running on Evergreen!
Here's what you need to know:
- From Dec. 30 to Jan. 2, you will not have access to your C/WMARS Patron Account.
- When you log in to the new catalog on January 2, your old password will not be effective. Your new password will be the last four digits of your library barcode (you will be required to change it to the password of your choice upon first login).
- Your current reading history and wishlists will not be carried over through the migration. We mean it when we say that this information is private! If this information is important to you, remember to export it prior to December 30.
- Online payment of library fees in the new catalog will not be possible until further notice. We are truly sorry for any inconvenience.
And now on to the fun stuff! Here are some of the great features you can expect with the new system:
- All Central and Western MA items are in ONE catalog! You won't have to switch between them to request an item from the alternate region.
- Navigating your patron login is more intuitive. A set of tabs called "the dashboard" guides you to options like your Account Summary, Items Checked Out, Holds, Account Preferences, and Lists!
- Did we say Lists? That's right. Friends and Family won't believe how organized you are when you provide them with categorized lists of your reading materials! Which brings us to the next item...
- Lists can be broadcast over the new RSS feed! Faltering for titles and wasting time at Book Club is a thing of the past! Members will have already responded to each others choices and recommendations as they are broadcast to each other in real time!
Here at JEL we are very excited for the upgrade, and are happy to answer any and all questions you may have! We will do our best to maintain the level of service you are used to seeing throughout the transition.
Staff has been training to learn the new system and will be taking refresher webinars in the next few weeks. This is a new experience for patrons and staff alike, and we are eager to implement this newer and upgraded system.
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December'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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Exhibit & Reception: Joni Metras
Reception Thursday, December 1st at 6:30 p.m.
Joni Metras will display a collection of her handmade greeting cards in the Main Hall beginning on Thursday, December 1st and running through the end of the month. Please join us for the reception that evening at 6:30 p.m.!  "Joni Metras enjoys creating in different ways! She is probably best known for her on-stage antics at Gateway Players Theater, Inc., here in Southbridge. She is a long-time member of the theater and has appeared in numerous shows there. When she is not appearing on stage, however, she truly enjoys crafting in her home.
A scrapbooker for fun, Joni's love for stamping and card-making began after attending a Stampin' Up! workshop at a friend's house. Being a teacher, she didn't think of rubber stamps as saying anything other than "Good Job!," or "Please sign and return!" That quickly changed, however, and she has been designing and creating greeting cards (and other crafts using stamps) ever since! She is now skilled in using the many different techniques that use rubber stamps to create what she likes to call art!
Originally from the Cape, Joni lives in Charlton with her husband Steve (who was born and raised in Southbridge) and her furbabies. She has two grown sons and a soon-to-be daughter-in-law!"
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Mystery Book Club
Monday, December 5th at 6:30 p.m.
The Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to present a monthly book discussion! The group is informal and friendly and new participants are welcome.
Library staff will obtain copies of each title, one month before the discussion date. Please inquire at the Information Desk to reserve your copy of next month's title!
This month's title for discussion is For the Love of Mike by Rhys Bowen. There will be no January meeting due to the holidays.
"A woman ahead of her time, Molly Murphy is determined to be a private detective. Having inherited the cases of her deceased mentor, Paddy Reilly, she's following philandering husbands, tracking down a runaway Dublin debutante, and working in a sweatshop to discover who's purloining dress designs. None of her jobs seem dangerous...at first.
When a woman's body is fished out of the East River, Molly fears it's the missing society girl. Then Molly's sometime beau, police captain Daniel Sullivan, reveals that another corpse may be the girl's scalawag lover, Mike Kelly. But Molly has to know their identities for certain. Now as threads of passion and greed weave a tapestry of violence, Molly descends into the underworld of the gangs of New York. It's no place for a lady, and even a scrappy Irish lass may need more than her street smarts to get the truth...and get out alive."
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Library Box Office: Little Sparrows
Thursday, December 8th at 6:00 p.m.
Synopsis:
"In the middle of an Australian summer, we meet three sisters. Nina is widowed with two young children. Anna is an aspiring actre
 ss unhappily married to a filmmaker. Christine is a med student who has yet to fully come to terms with her sexuality. When their mother Susan's breast cancer returns, the family is faced with the reality of their last Christmas together. As each daughter confronts personal change and growth, Susan guides them by revealing a secret of her own."
Little Sparrows is an Australian film which was an Official Selection of several international film festivals. Running time: 88 minutes.
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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Don't Think It Hasn't Been Fun
Sarah Jo Burke
Thursday, December 15th at 6:30 p.m.
The story of the nationally-recognized Burke Family Singers is
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recounted in the book Don't Think It Hasn't Been Fun by sibling Sara Jo. Their father, Walter Vincent Burke, and mother, the former Miss Anne Devine, produced 10 siblings (five brothers, five sisters) in 13 years, managing to create a perfect chorus of voices ready to entertain any audience.
They drove across the United States and Canada in two station wagons and for the better part of the 1960s were known as "America's First Family of Song." This Irish-Catholic Family from Rhode Island was once hailed as America's answer to the Austrian Von Trapp family.
Sarah Jo Burke, the youngest of the five daughters, has written a book that celebrates American values in the best sense and, if nothing else, proves that the family that sings together stays together.
Meet the author and listen to her tell some of the stories in person at JEL on December 15th. All are welcome!
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Holiday Concert: Hunter Foote
Monday, December 19th at 6:30 p.m.
We are pleased to welcome back Hunter Foote for another Holiday Concert! Hunter will be performing his eclectic sampling of music with a holiday theme.
 Hunter has been studying violin since the age of 5. Using his talent and passion for music, Hunter has shared this gift with hundreds of groups and organizations. Some of Hunter's earliest performances were for local churches, senior centers, charity fundraisers and, of course JEL! Hunter has since become a much sought after solo performer at weddings, funerals, private parties, restaurants, and town festivals, but he still makes time for lots of volunteering and benefits. Hunter also plays with a trio, The Boys of the Town, performing traditional Irish music.
Hunter was home schooled until he entered college at 13 years old. He graduated from Holyoke Community College with a double major in Music and Liberal Arts and continues with his studies.
This event is funded by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library.
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Children's Corner
Gingerbread Houses & Weekly Programs
It's that time again!
Make your ow  n Gingerbread House on Thursday, December 1st and Monday, Dec. 5th Session 1: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Session 2: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Ages 5 through 11.
Please register at the Children's Room desk
or by calling 508-764-5427.
This program is generously funded by the
Friends of Jacob Edwards Library.
Weekly Programs:
Tuesday Tales, Ages 3-5, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Crafty Wednesdays, Ages 3-5, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday Theater, Ages 5-11, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All welcome to drop in as you please!
Programs run through December 15th.
Winter Break Programs:
Learn to Play Chess! Tuesday, December 27th, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Crafty Wednesday December 28th, all day!
Create from Trash with Kim Grant Thursday December 29th, TBA
The Children's Room is being gradually transformed to reflect the winter holiday spirits. Please consider stopping by in the coming weeks to see the gorgeous decorations that add so much life to the space.
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This holiday season we hope you will visit the library to see our new materials and perhaps even participate in one of the activities or events that are offered.
Thanks to the Southbridge Garden Club for the beautiful wreaths and roping (at left) that adorn the building. Let the season begin!
Happy holidays and enjoy the festivities! Staff Jacob Edwards Library |
| Programs at Jacob Edwards Library may be recorded for Southbridge Public Access TV and/or photographed for promotional purposes. |
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