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Come meet Cheryl Miller, the Friend's featured June artist, on Sunday June 9th from 2-4 PM.
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Student
Artists Receive Awards
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Congratulations to all the young exhibiting artists from Amherst and Mont Vernon schools whose artwork adorn the Amherst Town Library's walls, halls, display cases and bookcases during the 20th Annual Student Art Show. Over the past 20 years the Student Art Show has showcased and shared the talents of our youth with the community. It has become a long--standing tradition enjoyed by all. And over the years the Student Art Show has grown and undergone changes along the way. Among this year's changes was inviting Mont Vernon Village School to be a part of the art show and adding a juried award system in addition to the participation award ribbons.
Click here to view the recipients of the 15 juried art awards.
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Greetings!
Rain or shine, there is always a lot going on at the library. Be sure to share this newsletter with someone you know. If you missed one of the earlier issues you can always view it here. |
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Visit the Peabody Essex Museum
The library is now pleased to offer discount passes for the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. Each pass admits 2 adults at a reduced rate of $5 per person (regular ticket price is $15). The PEM is open Tuesday-Sunday and on holiday Mondays from 10-5.
The Peabody Essex Museum possesses an extraordinary collection primarily from the 1700s to today: paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, textiles, architecture and decorative objects. The 1.8 million works of art and culture, feature maritime art and history; American art; Asian, Oceanic, and African art; Asian export art and Photography collections.
In addition to its collections, the museum offers changing exhibitions and a hands-on education center. The museum campus features numerous parks, period gardens, and 24 historic properties, including Yin Yu Tang, the only complete Qing Dynasty house outside China. For more information about the PEM, visit www.pem.org. To reserve the library pass, use our online reservation system or call the library at 673-2288. |
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iPads and Kindles and Nooks, Oh My!
Do you have a mobile device? Maybe someone gave you an iPod for your birthday but you haven't figured out how to use it yet. Maybe you have a smartphone but only use it for email. Or maybe you already know how to use your tablet but want to do more with it.
You can go searching on the internet for help, but having to sift through sites can quickly become overwhelming and time consuming. Books are often well organized with step by step directions and pictures, and borrowing from the library is a great alternative to buying one.
We have "missing manual" books on the iPad/iPhone/iPod, Kindle, Nook, and Droid. There are books on the best Android and iPhone apps, and using your iPad for work or projects. For the more advanced, there's a guide to iPhone, iPad, and iPod repair. Want something we don't have? Put a request in with a staff member and we'll be happy to get it for you. Or schedule an appointment with one of our reference staff for an introductory tutorial.
What?! You don't have a mobile device! You can also borrow one of our eReaders or tablets, take it home, and see which one works for you. Once you figure out how to use your device, the possibilities are endless...including borrowing eBooks and downloadable audiobooks from the library!
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Isinglass Award
The winner of the 2012-2013 Isinglass Award is Divergent by Veronica Roth. For more information about the Isinglass Award and to view a list of past winners, click here.
 Click here to reserve one of the nominated titles for the 2014 award:
Enclave, by Ann Aguirre
Witchlanders, by Lena Coakley
In a Heartbeat, by Loretta Ellsworth
Losing It, by Erin Fry
The Warrior's Heart, by Eric Greitens
Origin, by Jessica Khoury
Insignia, by S.J. Kincaid
Crazy Dangerous, by Andrew Klavan
The Killing Sea, by Richard Lewis
Throne of Glass, by Sarah Maas
Cinder, by Marissa Meyer
Ghost of Graylock, by Dan Poblocki
Auracle, by Gina Rosati
Revolution 19, by Gregg Rosenblum
Endangered, by Eliot Schrefer
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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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