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Attention teachers, students, artists, cooks and general magazine lovers! In January, the Library once again will be discarding from our collection older magazines that are currently in storage. Old magazines are great for school projects, collages, and pure reading enjoyment.
Boxes filled with discards will be near the main entrance throughout the month. Help yourself!
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Greetings!
 Please note: The library will close at 5pm on Monday, December 31 and be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. |
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Storytimes Resume January 10
 We hope you've all been enjoying your holiday celebrations! Our regular story hour programs begin again on Thursday, Jan. 10 with our morning (10:00am) and afternoon (1pm) "Book Bunch" programs for kids ages 3-6. On Friday, Jan. 11, the "Baby Listeners" (birth to age 2) will start up again at 10:30. Our "Toddler Time" (ages 2 and 3) will have its first meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 10:00. We look forward to seeing all of you after this holiday break!
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Ruler of the Inverted Year: Mythological Tales of Winter and Dormancy
2 part series: Monday, Jan. 14 & 28, from 1-2:30 p.m
Presenter Nancy Baker will explore winter tales from myth, folklore and fairytale, looking at how both the ancient and modern imagination has tried to explain why a season of dormancy and deprivation fits in to the natural cycle of life. The mythology of many world cultures reveals their desire for balance, and it is most obvious in stories of winter or of dormancy when nature seems to hide us from its comforting plenty. Nancy will use art, music, and natural philosophy to help connect these stories across time and place. The format is interactive, being both informative and a sharing of ideas. No previous study of any of the disciplines is expected and all in-class and follow-up materials will be provided. The two part series will be connected, but you are welcome to attend one or both. Register here.
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Life at the Top: Weather, Wonder, and High Cuisine from the Mount Washington Observatory Tuesday, January 8 at 7 p.m
Author and teacher Eric Pinder lived and worked as a weather observer for 7 years at the icy outpost of the Mount Washington Observatory. Having climbed Mt. Washington ("Home of the World's Worst Weather") 48 times, Eric shares his experiences- weather folklore, bear stories, 100+ mph wind descriptions, wandering moose observations, and odd questions from visitors- in a presentation sure to delight on a January evening in New Hampshire! Register here. |
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Kilimanjaro- Journey to the Roof of Africa
Tuesday, January 15, at 7 p.m.
Respected adventure photographer Peter Christoph will lead you on a photographic journey through 5 climate zones from tropical rain forest conditions to arctic conditions in his quest for the summit of 19,340 foot high Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa and the only freestanding mountain in the world. Providing commentary throughout the presentation, Peter also includes behind the scenes photos of how he trained for his adventure. Register here.
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eBook Classes
Did you get an e-reader for a holiday gift? Want to learn how to download free library e-books on it? Take a hands-on class at the library to learn how! We'll have three different classes for three different types of devices. Come with your device and a laptop and we will show you how to set up your account and get you ready to read library e-books.
The classes will take place on the following dates:
- January 10th at 6:00 PM - Apple devices (iPad, iPhone, etc.)
January 17th at 6:00 PM - Nook (please note, a laptop is required for this class) - January 24th at 6:00 PM - Kindle
Sign up through our online calendar of events.
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Remember, the library is a happening place and your library card is your ticket to free books, magazines, music, movies, Internet access, enriching programs and much more!
Sincerely,
Amherst Town Library
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