May Events 
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Lecture: Dr. Julia Brody Breast Cancer Prevention: On the Quest for a Cure
Thursday, May 2nd
7:00 PM
Wakelin Room
Dr. Brody, Executive Director of Silent Spring Institute and adjunct assistant professor at the Brown University School of Medicine, is a leader in research on breast cancer
and the environment. Join her for an update based on recent research regarding environmental pollutants, diet, body size and physical
activity, and their relation to the incidence of cancer. A short Q&A session will follow Dr. Brody's remarks. Refreshments will be offered.
Sponsored by the Wellesley Cancer Prevention Project and Wellesley Free Library.
Author Visit: Steve Puleo
The Caning of Senator Charles Sumner
Thursday, May 9th
7:00 PM
Wakelin Room
As part of the Civil War's Sesquicentennial Celebration, well-known author and historian Stephen Puleo will discuss his new book on the caning of Sen. Charles
Sumner (MA) by Rep. Preston Brooks (SC) in 1856. This near fatal assault in the U.S. Senate over the issue of slavery hardened public opinion both in the
North and South and helped set the stage for the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861.
Sponsored by the Wellesley Historical Society and the Wellesley Free Library.
Concert: Laszlo Gardony
Sunday, May 12th 2:00 PM Wakelin Room
Laslo Gardony is a critically acclaimed artist who has brought his soulful improvisations and compositions to audiences in 23 countries. Winner of the
Great American Jazz Piano Competition, Gardony has been called "a pianist worthy of praise within the highest pantheon of performers" by
JazzReview.com and "a great pianist" by Dave Brubeck. Join him for this concert celebrating the release of his latest CD, Clarity.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.
Lecture: Family Drama in Japanese Cinema
Thursday, May 16th
7:00 PM
Wakelin Room
Join film scholar Dr. Arthur Nolletti, Jr., to examine three prominent Japanese film directors' portrayal of family life. Dr. Nolletti is the editor and author of Reframing
Japanese Cinema: Authorship, Genre, History
and The Cinema of Gosho Heinosuke: Laughter through Tears. He is Professor Emeritus of English and Film Studies, Framingham State University.
Generously sponsored by World of Wellesley and the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.
WFL Book Groups
Monday Evening Book GroupMay 6th 7 PM to 8 PM Arnold Room The book for the May meeting is The Expats by Chris Pavone. New participants are always welcome! For more information, contact Megan Flynn.Friday Morning Book GroupMay 17th 10 AM to 11 AM Arnold Room The book for this month is An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-Year-Old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny by Laura Schroff. New participants are always welcome! For more information, contact Deb Berenbaum. Hills BookchatSaturday, May 18th 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM Hills Branch Library Come join our informal Book Chat led by Deb Yong. We won't discuss one specific title. Instead, each participant shares impressions of recent favorites. Just drop by the Hills Branch for a lively hour of book talk!
WFL Art Displays
In the Wakelin Room, works by artist Hank Kearsley will be exhibited in May. In "Historical Reflections", paintings and drawings are displayed in storytelling themes. Mr. Kearsley taught art in the Wellesley Public School system for 24 years. Retiring in 1996, he is still active in teaching and exhibiting his work. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 11th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
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It's our 10th Anniversary!
We've reached a milestone - the beautiful Main Library opened for business 10 years ago on June 1, 2003. Please join us as we celebrate with some fun, free, and fabulous programs.
Thursday, May 30th at 7:00 PM
B.A. Shapiro, author of The Art Forger
The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries present their annual Arnold Lecture featuring Barbara Shapiro, author of the bestselling novel The Art Forger and many other books and screenplays.
Saturday, June 1 at 2:00 PM Concert: Linda Bento-Rei, flute; Vytas Baksys, piano Two superb musicians offer a program that includes works by J.S. Bach (Sonata in G Minor) and Peter Schickele (Spring Serenade).
Saturday, June 1st from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Library Open House Drop by to enjoy appearances and performances by actors portraying beloved book characters and revered authors. Visit with Clifford the Big Red Dog, hear stories and rhymes from Mother Goose, chat with Mark Twain and meet Walt Whitman. You will be amazed by a statue of William Shakespeare and delighted by an (absolutely scrumptious) architectural cake depicting the Library building. |
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Read and Remember the Forgotten War
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More May Book Displays
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 Need a good book to read? Browse through the many titles on display for recommended reading for a variety of tastes. - The Main Library's first floor Mystery Book Display continues to feature Edgar Award Mystery winners.
- This summer's big screen blockbusters will be in theaters before you know it! On the second floor, check out graphic novels that have inspired some of the biggest summer movie events of the last few years.
- Find novels by writers who live in Massachusetts on the second floor of the main library.
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Lonely Planet eBooks!
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 The newest addition to the Digital Media Catalog is a collection of 25 "always available" Lonely Planet eBooks. Whether you're traveling across the ocean or across the state, Lonely Planet has an excellent variety of travel guides to help you make the most of any trip. Go to Overdrive Digital Media Catalog. Search on "Lonely Planet." |
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WFL Staff Pick for May
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 This month's book suggestion comes from Michael Groh, WFL Facilities Supervisor. Michael highly recommends Paul Revere's Ride by David Hackett Fischer. "At one point in the book, the author puts you in the saddle, which enables you to sense the danger and become one with the horse. He also drives home the fact that Revere was not the lone rider that Longfellow's poem describes -- his skill at networking is what really won the day. The Regulars phased out the word "bumpkin" when describing the locals soon after April 19,1775. I love a good ending, and in this book David Hackett Fischer delivers one of the best."
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Find What You're Looking for in the Boston Globe
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 The Reference Department is excited to announce that the Library now has online access to the entire run of the Boston Globe from 1871 to present. This is GREAT! Look up big historical events, the front page on your birthday, Red Sox games, death notices and obituaries, book reviews, Wellesley, storms, and virtually anything else that has ever made its way into the Boston Globe's pages. To get there from the WFL web page, go to Local Links on the right, and click on Proquest Historical Newspapers. |
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Wellesley Reads Together
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As teenagers from a rough part of Newark, New Jersey, Sampson Davis, Rameck Hunt, and George Jenkins' first stroke of luck was testing into University High, one of Newark's three magnet high schools. Their second was finding each other. When a university recruitment presentation reignited George's childhood dream of becoming a dentist, he convinced his two friends to go to college with him. They would help each other through. None of them would be allowed to drop out and be reabsorbed by the Newark streets. They would go to medical school and would become doctors. The three men chronicle their story in the best-selling book The Pact, an absorbing inspirational memoir that is our next community read. Watch for related events and book discussions beginning this fall. |
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Database of the Month
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 Are you a traveler, student, or map maven? AtoZ The USA, World Travel, and Maps Online will furnish all you need to know about states, countries, and many maps: political, physical, climate, and more. Don't pass up this chance to enrich your life with these unique resources! Visit: Maps Online, The USA, and World Travel. |
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Library Programs for Kids and Teens
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 The Hills Branch Traditional May Day Celebration!Wednesday May 1, 2013 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Hills Branch Library Jack Ramsden Children's Room. Head for the Hills to dance around the Maypole, plus stories, songs and a craft! For ages 2-6, no sign-up required Early Signs of Communication
4 Mondays in May and June 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Wakelin Room
Lego Club, Tuesday afternoons, Children's Craft Room
For kids 5 and up. Drop in...space available on a first come, first serve basis.
American Girl Tea Party, Tuesday, May 9th
3:30 PM - 4 :30 PM, Wakelin Room
Sign-up required. It begins on May 2nd. Bring your American Girl doll or other type of doll, or come dressed as your favorite character! Crafts and snacks. This program is recommended for kids ages 5 to 10.
Kid's Chess Night, Thursday, May 9th
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Quigley Youth Room
A fun evening of chess for kids over the age of 6! No need to sign-up...parent participation welcome.
Beginning Origami Workshop, Wednesday, May 15th
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Wakelin Room.
This program is for kids ages 7 years and up. All materials provided.
Read to a Dog, Saturday, May 18th
10:30 AM - 12 PM, Children's Craft Room
Children in grades K through 4 can sign up for a 15 minute session with one of fabulous Reading Partners! Sign-up begins on May 11th.
Magic the Gathering Club, Saturday, May 18th
2 PM - 4 PM, Quigley Youth Room
Magic players of all levels are invited to bring their decks and play against new opponents. No sign-up necessary.
Sing & Swing - Honk! Honk! Toot! Toot!, Monday, May 20th
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM, Wakelin Room
Pre-school kids and their grown-ups will enjoy singing, dancing, and movement along with stories and a variety of fun props with Deb Hudgins. Sign-up is required, and starts on May 13th.
Going to the Dentist Story-time, Tuesday, May 28th
10:30 AM - 11 AM, Children's Story Room
Join Dr. Heidi Aaronson for a story about visiting the dentist and Dr. Aronson will answer questions and children will learn about dental hygiene through fun puppets with brush-able teeth.
Preschool Films & Fun, Friday, May 31st
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Wakelin Room
Join us for several short book-based films followed by a fun activity.
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WFL Book Groups for Kids
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Kids Read, for kids in Grades 2 & 3
Friday afternoon, May 17th
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM, Children's Craft Room
We'll discuss A Book of Coupons by Susie Morgenstern.
The Reading Club (TRC), for kids in Grades 4 & 5 with an adult
Monday evening, May 13th
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Children's Department
May's selection will be Eager by Helen Fox. Both adults and children read the book and then drop in to enjoy the discussion.
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The annual Wellesley Veterans' Parade takes place on May 19th during Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend. It will have as its theme the 60th anniversary of the ending of the 
