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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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Ongoing Programs
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Inkwell Imaginings
This group of aspiring writers meets every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Mills Room. New members are always welcome!
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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Mystery Book Club
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JEL is pleased to present a monthly book discussion! The group is informal and friendly, and new participants are always welcome.
This month the group will meet on Monday, October 1st at 6:30 p.m. to discuss The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman:
"It's 1962 and all across America barriers are collapsing. But when Natalie Marx's mother inquires about summer accommodations in Vermont, she gets the following reply: The Inn at Lake Devine is a family-owned resort, which has been in continuous operation since 1922. Our guests who feel most comfortable here, and return year after year, are Gentiles. For twelve-year-old Natalie, who has a stubborn sense of justice, the words are not a rebuff but an infuriating, irresistible challenge.
As Natalie tries to enter the world that has excluded her--and succeeds through the sheerest of accidents--The Inn at Lake Devine becomes a delightful and provocative romantic comedy full of sparkling social mischief."
Library staff will obtain copies of each title for participants, one month before the discussion date. Please ask at the Information Desk to reserve your copy of next month's title!
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Library eBooks!
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Library ebooks are available to download for Nook, Kindle, Sony, iPad/iPhone, and other devices! Just visit the Digital Catalog to get started.
Why Can't You Find the eBook You Want From the Library?
Although demand for eBooks is growing, the biggest book publishers are limiting library access to their eBooks.
Some publishers cite security concerns while others point out that eBooks, unlike print books, will never need replacing in a library's collection. They fear that library eBook lending cuts into income for both publishers and authors. As library users, it means limited access to some of the current, popular titles we want to read on our new e-readers.
Different publishers set limits in different ways. For example, MacMillan and Simon & Schuster have never allowed e-books to be distributed to libraries via OverDrive, and HarperCollins limits each eBook to 26 checkouts, then requires libraries to buy another copy.
As we continue to expand our eBook collection, we hope you understand some of the limitations that are placed on us. The eBook industry continues to evolve and we're optimistic that a workable solution between publishers and libraries will come about.
If you have any questions about downloading an ebook or transferring it to your device, just ask a staff member!
Informational brochures for each device are also available at the desk to walk you through the steps. | |
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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,
October 15th.
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 Pioppi Room at
12:00 Noon on Tuesday,
October 16th. All meetings are open to the general public.
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JEL News & Events
October 2012
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Greetings!
Hispanic Heritage Month continues on through the 15th, and Iris Gomez, a respected immigration lawyer and Colombian native, will present "Immigrant Dreams in Life and Literature" on October 11th.
The Library Box Office continues with Protektor, an award-winning Czech film about the downfall of a popular Jewish actress in 1938 Prague.
What would October be without a little fright? Magician Debbie O'Carroll will present a program for ages 10 and up on local ghost stories on the 18th. Check out the Children's Corner for more Halloween fun for younger ages!
Finally, local author Robert McMaster will discuss his newly published novel Trolley Days, set in Holyoke in the 1910's.
Please read on for more information on all of this month's programs, library news, and more!
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October'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'savailable, and put a hold on popular titles!
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Featured Exhibit: Shawn Kelley
Reception Monday, October 15th at 6:30 p.m.
 Sturbridge photographer Shawn Kelley will display her work for the month of October. Shawn is well-known in the area from her days as staff photographer with the Stonebridge Press newspaper group. Always out and about, she has an impressive portfolio reflecting a wide area of interest, from themes such as metal and nature to portraiture. Having moved from photojournalism to artistic representations, Shawn continues to depict the ordinary in extraordinary ways!
"I am a self taught photographer with help along the way from two wonderful mentors - I studied under Brennan Cipro at the Southbridge Evening News for close to 10 years, and at the Worcester Art Museum with Rosemary Lebeau, using darkroom techniques. I have been photographing for nearly 20 years and enjoy capturing true emotion along with texture, architecture, anything really that catches my eye."
Please join us for a reception on Monday, October 15th at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.
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Immigrant Dreams in Life and Literature
Thursday, October 11th at 6:30 p.m.
 Iris Gomez, award-winning writer and nationally recognized expert on the rights of immigrants in the United States, will present a program on "Immigrant Dreams in Life and Literature." The Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library will provide light refreshments.
A respected public interest immigration lawyer and law school lecturer, Iris Gomez has represented civil rights groups and individuals in high impact cases and won professional awards for her accomplishments, including a Las Primeras award for Latina trailblazers in Massachusetts. She has frequently been called upon to write and speak on immigration related topics and has appeared in the media, including on the nationally televised Cristina show and Boston's celebrated bilingual late-night radio program ¡Con Salsa!
Ms. Gomez is the author of two poetry collections, Housicwhissick Blue (Edwin Mellen Press, 2003) and When Comets Rained (CustomWords, 2005), which earned a prestigious national poetry prize from the University of California. Her work is widely published in a variety of literary and other periodicals.
An immigrant from Cartagena, Colombia, she spent formative years in Miami, FL and has also lived in New York City, Michigan, and throughout the Pacific Northwest. She and her family now make their home in the Boston area.
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Library Box Office: Protektor
Thursday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m.
 "1938, Prague. Emil, a radio reporter, is married to the beautiful Hana, an actress whose new film has catapulted her into fame. As the Nazis come to power, however, Hana's Jewish heritage precipitates her fall from stardom to the bottom of the social ladder. In order to protect her, Emil compromises himself collaborating with the new Nazi-controlled state radio station. But as Emil starts enjoying the attention and respect that had previously evaded him, his fidelity and loyalty towards his wife begin to falter. The assassination of the Third Reich Deputy Protector and a chance encounter on a bicycle bring their lingering marriage to a crisis, possibly sealing Hana's fate."
Winner of 9 Czech Lions (Czech Film Academy Awards).
In Czech with English subtitles. Running time: 102 minutes.
All screenings are held in the Pioppi Room, lower level.
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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Eerie Events in Your Hometown
Thursday, October 18th at 4:00 p.m.
 For teens and tweens - recommended for ages 10 and up.
Young adult readers love Magician Debbie O'Carroll's deliciously macabre magic performance and workshop. Debbie has invented a series of supernatural tales that are presented with magic tricks and she will feature Southbridge in her performance!
She uses lots of audience participation and script writing techniques to involve ages 10 and older in the history of their area. Following the performance, the participants will learn how to craft and perform some magic tricks to take home to amaze their friends.
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Trolley Days with Robert T. McMaster
Thursday, October 25th at 6:30 p.m.
 Trolley Days, a historical novel set in Holyoke in the nineteen-teens, is a first novel from Robert T. McMaster. Although set in Western MA, this novel will resonate with folks in the area, as there was a system in Southbridge until 1928 and the author has strong local connections! This book is based on stories he heard about the trolley when he was growing up. The author will talk about his novel and books will be available for signing. Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library.
Trolley Days is the story of an unlikely friendship between two boys growing up in Holyoke in its industrial heyday. Jack Bernard is the son of a mill worker who emigrated from Canada, Tom Wellington the son of the mill owner. Jack is shy and socially a bit awkward, Tom self-assured and smooth-talking. But for all their differences, the two boys have much in common. They love fishing, sports, and all manner of youthful tomfoolery. Each has suffered the loss of a sibling, tragedies that have affected both families deeply.
Robert McMaster has lived in Massachusetts all his life and is Professor of Biology at Holyoke Community College. Earlier this summer, he presented the Henry L Ferguson Museum 2012 Smith Vaughan Lecture on a Natural History Subject.
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Children's Corner
Upcoming and Ongoing Children's Programs
Special Programs
No School Movie Madness
Friday, October 19th, 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Are you ready for Halloween? Stop by the library and watch two of our favorite Halloween movies in the Children's Department to get in the spirit!
Haunted Halloween
Monday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m.
Wear your costume for our special Halloween extravaganza! Stories, songs, a special craft, and more! Assisted by volunteers from UConn's Alpha Phi Omega chapter.
Regular Programs
Pajama Story Time
Mondays, at 6:30 p.m.
Listen to some stories, sing some songs, and watch a short film. Pajamas optional! Geared towards ages 4-8, but all ages welcome.
Crafty Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, All Day, All Ages
Drop by make a special craft! Display of future crafts on view in the Children's Room.
SuperKids
Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Stories and songs aimed at the preschool crowd, but all ages welcome!
Babytime
Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Designed for children under 3 and their caregivers, this is a mini storytime and specialized play group. This is a 'drop in and leave' program: you are welcome anytime between 10:30 and Noon.
LEGOs Club **NEW!**
Thursdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
We'll bring the Legos - you bring the skills and ideas! Best for builders 5 years and older. Work on your own project or work as a team! Take photos of your creation.
No registration necessary for any of our programs!
Questions? Call 508-764-5426 or email Kim.
All other programs funded by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library unless otherwise specified.
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Now that school is back in session, don't forget that even when our doors are closed you can visit our website to access databases, renew and request materials, download ebooks, and so much more!
We hope to see you soon!
Staff
Jacob Edwards Library
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| Programs at Jacob Edwards Library may be recorded for Southbridge Public Access TV and/or photographed for promotional purposes. |
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