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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 be closed on
Monday, Jan 2nd for New Years, as well as
Monday, Jan 16th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Evergreen Update
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C/W MARS has made the decision to delay our upgrade to the new Evergreen system and catalog to ensure a smooth transition.
A new target date has not yet been set, but we will keep you updated with more news as we receive it!
Thank you for your continued patience. The staff is very excited about this move to open-source, and are eager to implement this system!
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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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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,
January 23rd.
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,
January 17th.
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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State Aid Certification
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners granted Jacob Edwards Library its FY2012 Certification for the State Aid to Public Libraries Program.
The Staff, Trustees, and Friends of JEL thank the MBLC for renewing our certification!
In order to attain compliance, the library has to be open a minimum number of hours with qualified staff, where a predetermined amount of money is spent on materials.
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JEL News & Events
January 2012
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Greetings!
Happy New Year to all of our patrons!
January's exhibit features Tony Caiani, an Italian native whose woodworking will be on display in the Main Hall. A reception will be held on Thursday, Jan. 5th, or please stop by any time this month to view his work! Also, a collection of vintage calendars from Southbridge businesses is on display, courtesy of Madeleine Proulx, to celebrate the New Year!
This month's film for the Library Box Office is Helena From the Wedding, an independent US film that follows a New Years get-together gone wrong.
Jim Fay, Sturbridge poet will be here to discuss his most recent collection of poetry, Text Messages From Your Parole Officer.
Sarah Cavanaugh Ferguson, Psy.D., will talk to parents about the difficult topic of bullying - what resources are available, and what you can do if your child is affected.
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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January'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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Database of the Month
Auto Repair Reference Center
 Have questions about car repairs? Check out Auto Repair Reference Center! With content from some of the most recognized repair manual publishers, such as Nichols and Delphi, ARRC covers more than 34,000 vehicles and dates back to 1945. Whether you're a professional mechanic or a backyard tinkerer, this resource is sure to meet your needs.
Here's just some of what you have access to:
- Repair information on more than 34,000 domestic & imported vehicles, from 1945 to present
- Nearly 800,000 drawings and step-by-step photographs
- Approximately 83,200 technical service bulletins & recalls
- Over 99,800 enhanced wiring diagrams for easy viewing and printing
- Specifications & maintenance schedules
- Labor Time Guide & Estimator
- Auto/Q - featuring full-motion video and animated technical diagrams
- QuickTips - a complete guide to vehicle ownership & maintenance
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Exhibit & Reception: Tony Caiani
Reception Thursday, January 5th at 6:30 p.m.
Tonino Caiani was born in Pescara, Abbruzzi, Italy. At age 15, he moved to Argentina. Moving to Southbridge in 1971, he has worked for United Lens as a glass molder, and moved on to UMASS Memorial Medical Center, where he worked for 23 years before retiring.
The woodwork on display is a reflection of his favorite hobby. He also enjoys restoring bicycles, motorcycles, and Vespas, and is fluent in Italian, Spanish and English.
Please stop by during the month to view Tony's woodwork, and join us for the reception to meet the artist on Thursday, January 5th at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library.
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Mystery Book Club
No January Meeting
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!
There will be no January meeting due to the holidays - stop by to pick up February's discussion title in the meantime: Bare Bones by Kathy Reichs! See you on February 6th!
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Library Box Office:
Helena From the Wedding
Thursday, January 12th at 6:00 p.m.
Synopsis:
"Newlyweds Alex (Lee Tergesen) and Alice (Melanie Lynskey) are  hosting a New Year's Eve party for their closest friends at a remote cabin in the mountains. But when the other couples arrive in various states of discord, their hopes for a relaxing weekend are quickly throw n out the window. The tensions in the cabin are compounded when Alice's friends bring along a surprise guest - the very young and very beautiful Helena (Gillian Jacobs). As the New Year creeps closer and closer, Alex and Alice must keep the evening from spiraling out of control, and their own marriage from coming unglued."
Helena From the Wedding is an independent US film, and an official selection of several film festivals, including the SXSW Film Festival. Running time: 89 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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Book Signing: Jim Fay
Thursday, January 19th at 6:30 p.m.
Sturbridge poet Jim Fay will discuss his most recent publication, Text Messages From Your Parole Officer.
Mr. Fay is a frequent presenter at local poetry gatherings, including Worcester Country Poetry Association and the d'Alzon Arts series at Assumption College.
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What You Can Do As a Parent About Bullying with Sarah Cavanaugh Ferguson
Thursday, January 26th at 6:30 p.m.
Clinical psychologist Sarah Cavanaugh Ferguson, Psy.D. will present a program addressing bullying and how to address this issue, who to contact and what resources are available to parents and students.
Dr. Cavanaugh Ferguson will present an overview of bullying - what it is and why it is a concern and will address some aspects of how to help your child avoid being the target of bullying and what you can do if your child is bullying others.
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Save the Date
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 2012.
 Senator Moore, Representative Durant, and members of the library community throughout the state will be in attendance. This event provides an opportunity for the area libraries and communities, as well as the staff, trustees, friends, and users to engage with the legislative process, to meet with the delegation, discuss the future of libraries and learn about the legislative agenda.
The Massachusetts Library Association sponsors these events. The mission of MLA is to advocate for and empower the Massachusetts library community by providing leadership, legislative advocacy, professional development, networking opportunities, and by defending intellectual freedom. In April, the library community gathers at Beacon Hill to have a state-wide caucus.
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Children's Corner
Move and Groove for Toddlers *NEW
Fridays, January 13th, 20th, 27th at 10:30 a.m.
Jacob Edwards Library is offering an opportunity for pre-school age children and their parents to participate in a structured movement program, free of charge.
An important part of child development is socialization with other children. Social interaction allows a child the opportunity to learn new skills such as how to express thoughts and emotions, sharing, and learning to get along with other children, all of which help to develop more self-confidence. An organized playgroup offers children the opportunity to participate in different activities, and learn from other children, while giving you a chance to spend some time with adults.
In this half-hour session, intended for 1-4 year-olds and their parents, we will focus on play activities involving movement skills, sharing, and social interaction with other kids, for an easy transition into pre-school. All while having fun!
Leena Vaidya is an Occupational Therapist, with experience in child development and early intervention. She is certified in Sensory Integration and Praxis, for improvement of sensory and motor skills in children. She is a mother of two young kids and has been living in Southbridge with her husband for the last 12 years.
Crafty Wednesdays
Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday Tales
Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
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If you're looking for a place to while away some hours, consider coming to the library to browse the collection, play some chess, work on a puzzle, or use a computer - there is always something to do here, and lots of people to meet!
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