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Exploring the Meaning of The Hobbit.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 7-8:30 pm.
"There and Back Again & Beyond: Exploring the Meaning in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit." Presented by author and lecturer Sean McDonough. He explores what makes the journey so compelling, and how it connects with the deeper history of Tolkien's Middle Earth. "The Hobbit  becomes a gateway into the life, learning, and faith" of Tolkien, and "far from being an escape from reality, Tolkien's works ... can be seen as an escape to reality."
alana stevenson Understanding Fear, Anxiety and Aggression in Cats & Dogs
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 7-8:30 with professional behaviorist Alana Stevenson.  We have all met a dog or cat who has been fearful, aggressive, or reactive. Learn how animals deal with stress. Learn ways to modify aggression, and simple behavior modification techniques to help animals overcome their fears and anxieties using a caring and humane approach. For more information visit Alana's website at www.alanastevenson.com.  This program has been generously funded by the Friends.
In This Issue
Children's Room
Nutrition for a Lifetime & Google Earth
Bridge Lessons
Universal Class
AARP Tax Appointments
Book Clubs
January Chess
Save the Dates: Feb & March
Holiday Hours
Monday, Dec. 31   open  10-5,
Closed for
New Year's Day.

Closed Monday, Jan. 21 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Did you get a new ereader, iThing, tablet or smartphone in December? If you are new to downloading library ebooks & audiobooks from Overdrive try the customized My Help page.  If you are looking for new places to get ebooks try our page of resources for free ebooks (& audiobooks) for your ereader, tablet, smartphone or other devices.  There are also great resources for ebook news & reviews like The_Digital_Reader  and ebookanoid.  
Children's Room 
 Dads & Donuts Saturday, Jan 12 & Feb. 2, 11-Noon.
Dads & Donuts is a story time designed especially for dads and children ages 2 years & up. (Moms are always invited.) Snacks & coloring will follow 30 minutes of stories! Open to the public at no charge, no registration necessary. January's theme: Star Light, Star Bright; February's theme: Bears.

Amelia Bedelia's turning 50!  Join us in celebrating her decades of antics which helped teach generations of children to read.  Saturday, January 26, 11-Noon.

Winter Storytimes & Weekly Programs
Registration for storytimes begins on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 10 am.  Story classes begin the week of Jan. 21 and continue through the week of March 18. Registration is necessary for: Baby Bookworms, Music & Movement, Terrific 2s & 3s, Rhythm & Rhyme, League of Superheroes, and World of Wizarding programs. These extremely popular programs have limited space and registration must be in person in the Children's Room. Please choose a story time that best suits your child's behavior and readiness. The final schedule of storytimes will be released soon, check the children's room or their blog after the first of the year.

Questions?  Stop by, or call 468-5577 x13, or email Lorraine Der, Children's Librarian at [email protected].

Nutrition for a Lifetime
Friday, Jan. 4 from 10:15-Noon.  Nancy Rowse, nutrition and wellness coach from Pure Energy Nutrition, covers how to find the food and lifestyle choices that work best for you. She will also offer techniques which help you to make gradual, lifelong changes that enable you to reach your health goals.
 
Friday, Feb. 1, 10:15-Noon, join us for a presentation on Google Earth. Experience the ultimate armchair travel tool! No computer or computer skills necessary- Dennis shows what Google Earth does and demonstrates some clever features. There will be time to visit places you want to see like the Pyramids, Buckingham Palace, or the house you grew up in. Dennis drives the mouse, all you have to do is enjoy the presentation. 

 

Bridge Lessons 

Wednesdays, Jan. 23 to March 6, 10-11:30, presented by the Hamilton Duplicate Bridge Club. Registration is required, please stop by the Reference Desk. All abilities are welcome & classes are free.  You might want to start with Bridge Basics by Audrey Grant or perhaps a novel which features bridge as the main activity of the characters: The Cardturner by Louis Sachar. 

Coming Soon!   Universal Class
Coming in 2013, Hamilton-Wenham Library cardholders will have the ability to choose from over 500 online non-college credit continuing education courses.  These classes offer a real instructor, assignments, 24/7 course access.  Some topics include: Accounting, Business, Arts & Photography, Office Skills, Real Estate, Test Prep, Web Development and many others.
AARP Tax Appointments 

Appointments are by reservation only on Wednesdays at 10, 10:45 and 11:30 starting Feb. 1 through April 11. These dates fill up quickly, so gather your paperwork and reserve your slot. You will need to bring all of your tax documents from last year, paperwork for this year, and will be required to show your Social Security card. This service is provided by SeniorCare, Inc.

 

Bookclubs  
Mystery Mayhem
meets Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 10:30.  Come to discuss what you have read and also solve a mystery.  The theme is: "Grand Complications: Twisty Plots & Complex Stories." The suggested books include: Barbara Clevery The Bee's Kiss, Allen Kurzweil The Grand Complication, William G. Tapply  Gray Ghost, Martha Grimes 
The Five Bells and Bladebone, Ian Rankin Dead Souls, and Janwillem Van de Wetering Hard Rain.  
The February 12 meeting features: "Women of a Certain Age and the Crimes They Solve" with Josephine Carr My Very Own Murder, Nancy Atherton's  Aunt Dimity series, Carolyn Hart Death on the River Walk, Sophie Littlefield A Bad Day for Sorry, M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin series, Laramee Douglas A Death in Dulcinea and Cynthia Riggs Paperwhite Narcissus.

Literary Luncheon meets Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 11:30-12:30, bring your brown-bag lunch.  Up for discussion is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. The February 19 meeting will discuss The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe.

Monday Night Book Group meets on the 4th Monday of every month at 7:15. Jan. 28: Clara & Mr. Tiffany  by Stewart O'Nan.  Feb. 25: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
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January Chess
Mondays on the 7, 14 & 28 from 10-1. Chess players are invited to play a game or two, or debate a point of play. For more information contact Robert at 356-6905.
Save the Dates: February & March
Movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower [PG-13] Thursday, Feb. 21, 6-7:45, & again Friday, Feb. 22, 2:15-4:00.
Paris in the Springtime with Jeff Klapes Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30-8:00.
Boating Safety Course Thursdays Feb. 28- April 25, 6:30-8:00.  $50 materials fee covers text, plotting tools and exam. Register with Mr. Mason 468-4824.
Suburban Howls: Eastern Coyotes author & researcher Jon Way Tuesday, March 5, 7-9.
Movie: Life of Pi [PG] Thursday, March 7, 6:30-8:30 & again Friday, March 8, 10:30-12:30.