July
21, 2010
LIBRARY ADVOCATE
Thayer Public Library has so many summer reading events upcoming for
children and teens, we can’t include them all in this column. Please see our
online calendar at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net
for a comprehensive listing. All events are part of the "Go Green at your
Library" Summer Reading Program. For more information on programs for
children, contact estrachan@braintreema.gov
or call 781-848-0405 x4426. For young adult programs, contact rtierney@braintreema.gov
or call 781-848-0405 x4415. Here’s a sampling.
Crafts for Kids, a fun craft each week, will be held on Thursday, July 22 at 2
p.m. We will use items that might be recycled in a new way. This weekly series
goes through August 5, and again on August 26. For children of all ages.
Movie screening: Cool off with the family comedy "Ice Age" on
Thursday, July 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A saber tooth tiger, a sloth, and a wooly
mammoth find a lost human infant, and try to return him to his tribe.
Friday afternoons at 2 p.m., stop by the Children’s Department on the upper
level for a variety of exciting and fun programs. July 23 Animal Games; July 30
Environmental Science.
A special concert for children of all ages. Join us on Tuesday, July 27 at 3:30
p.m. for Tunes & Tales by Tina Stone, musician. Tina's concert is supported
in part by a grant from Braintree Cultural Council, a local agency, which is
part of Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Braintree Kids Have Talent. On Thursday, July 29 at 2 p.m., see the talents of
Braintree's children and the SPARK summer program. We will entertain elders and
other folks of Braintree. If you are interested in showing your talents in a
future talent show, contact Elisabeth Strachan, Children’s Librarian at
781-848-0405 x4426.
We continue our young adult series, "Books that have been made into
Movies" with bi-monthly screenings of assigned summer reading books that
have been made into movies. On Thursday, July 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., see “Ellen
Foster”, based on the book by Kaye Gibbons. Come watch this movie on the
big screen and discuss this film adaptation while enjoying free snacks.
Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks. For young adults. On August 4, 1892, the
hatchet murders of Andrew and Abby Borden were discovered, causing panic and
confusion. Presented Wednesday, August 4, 2010 from 6 to 7:45 p.m., attend the
reenactment of the trial. You serve as the jury and help determine if Lizzie
Borden did indeed deliver the 40 whacks. This program is jointly sponsored by a
federal Institute of Museum and Library Services Tweens & Teens grant
administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioner, and a grant
from Braintree Cultural Council, a local agency, which is part of Massachusetts
Cultural Council, a state agency.
Where would we be without our Friends? The Friends of Thayer Public Library are
a nonprofit support group that runs an ongoing book sale in the lower level of
the library building. It is open every hour the library is open. Stop by for
fantastic finds and great values. The Friends rely on donations to keep its book
sale flourishing. Please consider donating your gently used books, audiobooks,
CDs, and DVDs. Please, no encyclopedias, magazines, or textbooks. The Friends of
the library thank you.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at ThayerPublicLib.
Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library
with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to
highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and
its services.
July
14, 2010
LIBRARY ADVOCATE
Whether your current job is your dream job or you are looking for work, it's
important to maintain your professional wellness. Keep your resume updated,
organize your materials, and add to your skill set. These are all strategies for
taking care of your professional self no matter what your employment situation.
The library can help in many ways; here are just a few. Check out the career
classic “What Color is Your Parachute: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters
and Career-Changers.” Use our collection of resume and cover letter
writing books to create the perfect package and land an interview. Once your
interview is scheduled, don't forget to look through our books to help you ace
it, such as “101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview,” and “101 Great
Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions.” Stop by the lower level to
browse through a sampling of titles. And don’t forget our online Jobview
resource that includes thousands of job listings, available on our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
Coming up on Wednesday, July 14 from 7 to 8 p.m., join Skip and Martha Empey of
Friends of Boston Harbor Islands for a discussion of Boston harbor and its
lighthouses. They will talk about their love for lighthouses in general and
Boston Light in particular. No sign up required. And don’t miss their ongoing
display for the month of July, in the display case at the Washington Street
entrance.
Are you tired of buying video games that are used for only a week or so? Looking
to test out games before buying? Check out up to three PlayStation 2,
PlayStation 3, Wii or XBox 360 titles from the library instead. Go to our
website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net,
click on catalog, and select "Braintree" from the library drop down
menu. Then choose "Advanced Search" and in the "word or
phrase" menu, type in the game platform you want. If this seems too much
trouble for your lazy, hazy summer day, simply visit us and browse the shelves
in the YA Room on the lower level or the Children's Department on the upper
level. And remember that our friendly, knowledgeable staff members are always
ready to help you find what you need, so please don’t be afraid to ask.
Parenting 101. Help your child create fond lifelong memories of story times and
arts and crafts programs by bringing him or her to the library on a regular
basis. It’s one of the best things you can do for your child. Upcoming summer
reading events for children include: Pajama Storytime on Wednesday, July 14 at
6:30 p.m. Hear stories and sing songs in the stained glass story nook of the
Children's Department, upper level. For children of all ages. Other pajama story
times will be July 20, August 10 and August 23. Part of the "Go Green at
your library" Summer Reading Program. Children can sign up for the reading
program in the Children's Department and join in the fun all summer long. No
signups for individual programs.
Crafts for Kids, a fun craft each week, will be held on Thursday, July 15 at 2
p.m. We will use items that might be recycled in a new way. This weekly series
goes through August 5, and again on August 26. For children of all ages. Part of
the "Go Green at your library" Summer Reading Program.
Friday afternoons at 2 p.m., stop by the Children’s Department on the upper
level for a variety of exciting and fun programs. July 16 Drama Kids; July 23
Animal Games; July 30 Environmental Science. For more information on these and
other summer programs for children, contact estrachan@braintreema.gov
or call 781-848-0405 x4426.
A special concert for children of all ages. Join us in Logan Auditorium on
Tuesday, July 27 at 3:30 p.m. for Tunes & Tales by Tina Stone, musician.
Tina's concert is part of the "Go Green @ your library" Summer Reading
Program, supported in part by a grant from Braintree Cultural Council, a local
agency, which is part of Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Braintree Kids Have Talent. On Thursday, July 29 at 2 p.m., see the talents of
Braintree's children and the SPARKS Summer Program. We will entertain elders and
other folks of Braintree. If you are interested in showing your talents in a
future talent show, contact Elisabeth Strachan, Children’s Librarian at
781-848-0405 x4426.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at ThayerPublicLib.
Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library
with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to
highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and
its services.
July
7, 2010
LIBRARY ADVOCATE
Lately it’s been oh-so hot outside but cool within. If the heat is getting to
you, come into the library to check out some of our new DVDs, including the
romantic comedy “When in Rome.” If you’re in the mood for something more
sinister try “Shutter Island.” We’ve also got a great collection of TV
shows on DVD. “True Blood,” “The Tudors,” and a large selection of BBC
shows are available for checkout. We’ve got many new releases, so save rental
fees and come check out what’s new on our shelves.
The new Harry Potter movie won’t be out for a few months, November to be
exact, but that doesn’t mean you need to be HP deprived until then. We’ve
got Harry Potter books, audios, movies, and video games. Don’t wait for the
next movie to get excited about Harry Potter again.
More ways to use the library on a hot summer day: stop by the Friends Café for
a cool drink and snack. Read a newspaper or magazine. Bring your laptop and take
advantage of free wireless service throughout the building. Check out an
audiobook for listening while you garden. Find a Wii, Playstation 2, PS3, or
XBox game to check out for the kids. Next time you are feeling guilty about
sitting and reading a book on a beautiful sunny day while your kids entertain
themselves, let it go. Take a deep breath. Chase away the guilt and keep on
reading.
Join the Trustees of the library for a summer arts and crafts fair to be held on
Saturday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will host 25 to 30 crafters plus free
face painting and balloon sculpting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with award winning
artist Maureen Mahoney. To make the event even more festive, the Friends of
Thayer Public Library will be sponsoring a book sale on our grounds. So many
books, all at a great price. And with the Farmers Market across the street, it
all adds up to a must attend event. For more information call Sunny Shaw at
781-848-6724.
Coming up on Wednesday, July 14 from 7 to 8 p.m., join Skip and Martha Empey of
Friends of Boston Harbor Islands for a discussion of Boston harbor and its
lighthouses. They will discuss their love for lighthouses in general and Boston
Light in particular.
Braintree Kids Have Talent. On Thursday, July 29 at 2 p.m., see the talents of
Braintree's children and the SPARKS Summer Program. We will entertain elders and
other folks of Braintree. If you are interested in showing your talents in a
future talent show, contact Elisabeth Strachan, Children’s Librarian at
781-848-0405 x4426.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at ThayerPublicLib.
Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library
with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to
highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and
its services.
June
30, 2010
LIBRARY ADVOCATE
In the past few days the temperature hit the 90s. I picked wild black
raspberries in my yard. I turned on every fan in my house. And, I got stuck in
Route 128 traffic in my car with its broken air conditioner, trying to get to my
weekly meeting at Town Hall on time. (I was late, but Mayor Sullivan very nicely
forgave me.) What do all these events have in common? Signs of summer, all. And
that means that summer hours at Thayer Public Library have begun. We are open 9
a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are
closed on Saturdays through Labor Day. We apologize for any inconvenience the
reduced hours may bring.
Thayer Public Library’s Go Green Summer Reading Program is in full swing. Go
Green performances for children continue with “Silly Stories for a Summer
Day” on Wednesday, June 30 at 3:30 p.m. Mark Binder, storyteller, will
entertain with his engaging tales. Many of his stories are taken from funny
episodes in his own life. Both events are supported in part by a grant from
Braintree Cultural Council, a local agency, which is part of Massachusetts
Cultural Council, a state agency.
Teen Writing Workshop with local author Mark Peter Hughes is set for Wednesday,
July 7 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mark is the author of “I am the Wallpaper”
and “Lemonade Mouth,” which has been optioned by Disney for their
next teen music drama and starts shooting this summer. This workshop will be
Mark's last event in Massachusetts before he heads down to New Mexico to watch
the filming. Don't miss it. Sign up now, space is limited. This workshop is made
possible through an LSTA Tweens & Teens grant administered by the
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. For more information call
781-848-0405 x4415 or email rtierney@braintreema.gov.
This summer, we continue our YA series "Books that have been made into
movies" with bi-monthly screenings of assigned summer reading books. We
start on Thursday, July 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with the romantic tale, A Walk
to Remember, based on the book by Nicholas Sparks and starring Mandy Moore
and Shane West. Come watch this movie on the big screen and discuss the
adaptation from the book while enjoying free snacks.
Join the Trustees of the library for a summer arts and crafts fair to be held on
Saturday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will host 25 to 30 crafters plus free
face painting and balloon sculpting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with award winning
artist Maureen Mahoney. To make the event even more festive, the Friends of
Thayer Public Library will be sponsoring a book sale on our grounds. So many
books, all at a great price. And with the Farmers Market across the street, it
all adds up to a must attend event. For more information call Sunny Shaw at
781-848-6724.
Coming up on Wednesday, July 14 from 7 to 8 p.m., join Skip and Martha Empey of
Friends of Boston Harbor Islands for a discussion of Boston harbor and its
lighthouses. They will discuss their love for lighthouses in general and Boston
Light in particular.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at ThayerPublicLib.
Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library
with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to
highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and
its services.
June
23, 2010
Summertime, and the living is easy. Summer hours at Thayer Public Library begin
Monday, June 28. We will be open 9am to 8pm Monday through Thursday, and Friday
9am to 5pm. We will be closed on Saturdays through Labor Day. We apologize for
any inconvenience the reduced hours may bring.
“When you read, you score!” So say the Boston Bruins, an official sponsor of
the 2010 Statewide Summer Reading Program. We’re all abuzz. Why? Because this
year, our library has been chosen as the only library on the South Shore to
receive a special visit from the Bruins. Stay tuned for their visit date to be
announced.
Thayer Public Library’s Go Green Summer Reading Program has started. Signups
for children through grade 6 are in the Children’s Department. To kick off
summer reading, Kavi Carbone will perform a musical concert on Thursday, June 24
at 3:30pm. His program “Honoring the Earth and Each Other" involves the
audience and is appropriate for children of all ages.
Go Green performances for children continue with “Silly Stories for a Summer
Day” on Wednesday, June 30 at 3:30pm. Mark Binder, storyteller, will entertain
with his engaging tales. Many of his stories are taken from funny episodes in
his own life. Both events are supported in part by a grant from Braintree
Cultural Council, a local agency, which is part of Massachusetts Cultural
Council, a state agency.
If you will be entering grades 7 through 12 this fall, or are in that
approximate age group, our summer reading program for young adults is just right
for you. tnk grEn (Think Green) Recycling & Environmental Forum will be held
on Thursday, June 24 from 2 to 3pm. Can you make a difference? We think so. Come
help us kick off our summer reading theme with this forum on ways you can
reduce, reuse and recycle, and be a better steward of the environment. Learn
some tips and share ideas with other teens who are dedicated to making the world
a better place.
This summer, we continue our YA series "Books that have been made into
movies" with bi-monthly screenings of assigned summer reading books. We
start on Thursday, July 8 from 6 to 7:30pm with the romantic tale, A Walk to
Remember, based on the book by Nicholas Sparks and starring Mandy Moore and
Shane West. Come watch this movie on the big screen and discuss the adaptation
from the book while enjoying free snacks.
Join the Trustees of the library for a summer arts and crafts fair to be held on
Saturday, July 10 from 9am to 2pm. We will host 25 to 30 crafters plus free face
painting and balloon sculpting from 10am to 1pm with award winning artist
Maureen Mahoney. To make the event even more festive, the Friends of Thayer
Public Library will be sponsoring a book sale on our grounds. So many books, all
at a great price. And with the Farmers Market across the street, it all adds up
to a must attend event. For more information call Sunny Shaw at 781-848-6724.
If you usually enter the library through the main entrance on the parking lot
side, don’t forget the often beautiful, educational and always informative
displays in the cases at the Washington Street entrance. For the month of July,
Braintree Farmers Market and Boston Harbor Islands displays.
Coming up on Wednesday, July 14 from 7 to 8pm, join Skip and Martha Empey of
Friends of Boston Harbor Islands for a discussion of Boston harbor and its
lighthouses. They will discuss their love for lighthouses in general and Boston
Light in particular.
If you want to find the Friends of Thayer Public Library, it’s easier than
ever to communicate with us. We now have our own telephone number: 781-848-0405
x4002, and new email address: friendsofthayerpl@braintreema.gov.
Please contact us at any time, leave a message, and a member of the Friends will
get back in touch with you. Call or email today.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at ThayerPublicLib.
Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library
with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to
highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and
its services.
June
16, 2010
In an effort to better communicate the wonderful variety of resources
of Thayer Public Library to the community we serve, and in keeping with our
mission, we are pleased to announce that this spring marks the first edition of
the library's new biannual newsletter. We couldn’t think of the perfect name,
so we’re inviting you to help name it. Offer your suggestions either at one of
the boxes inside the library or via email to referencedesk@braintreema.gov.
Remember to include your name and contact information with your idea because the
winning entrant will receive a $100.00 gift certificate to Best Buy, courtesy of
the Friends of Thayer Public Library. We are looking forward to receiving your
creative and thoughtful suggestions for a new name for our great new newsletter.
Coming up soon: Summer hours at Thayer Public Library. Beginning Monday, June
28, we will be open 9am to 8pm Monday through Thursday, and Friday 9am to 5pm.
We will be closed on Saturdays through Labor Day. We apologize for any
inconvenience the reduced hours may bring.
With summer arriving, your thoughts might be turning to how to start a vegetable
or flower garden and how to care for it all season. At Thayer Public Library we
have plenty of information on how to be a successful gardener. Some days,
though, it will be just too hot to garden, so plan on stopping by our cool spot
on a hot summer day. Instead of gardening tips I am giving tips on how to be a
successful reader. Reading and visiting your library are enjoyable pastimes like
gardening that bring great pleasure. Here are some tips on how to keep your
interest in reading growing strong all summer long.
Tips: Just do it - read at the beach, park or sitting on your porch. Look for a
book with a theme you’ll enjoy. It may be a mystery, romance or a book about
computers, cooking or camping. Or, get started with a magazine. The library has
a wide variety. Magazines are light weight and portable; you can pack them up
and take them to a cafe, the doctor’s office, babysitting, or put them on your
coffee table. Think about sitting on your deck on a summer afternoon browsing
“People” or “Outdoor Life.”
The key to your library success is finding materials that fit your lifestyle and
interests. Remember, the library also has DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks in many
formats, even Wii games. The benefits of reading and becoming a library user are
many. Reading improves memory and creativity. Reading out loud creates a bond
between a parent and child. This summer, visit Thayer Public Library, stay cool,
and read, read, read.
Speaking of audiobooks, when are you going to download a book from our free
online Overdrive account? Go to our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net
and click on Overdrive. You need a valid library card. If you don’t have one,
sign up for a temporary E-card, also available on our site. Overdrive has
downloadable ebooks and audiobooks for library cardholders. Listen to “Traffic:
Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us)”, a great
non-fiction book about our driving habits. Or try “The Help”, Kathryn
Stockett’s massively successful novel set in Mississippi in 1962. All the
great titles in Overdrive can be downloaded to PCs. A large selection are also
MP3, iPod, and Mac compatible.
Graphic novels are real books with pictures similar to comic books. They
aren’t just for kids. Did you know that before Matt Groening famously drew
Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie, he wrote a comic book about a family of
rabbits? “The Big Book of Hell”, now available at the library in our
adult graphic novel section on the main level, is the complete compilation of
this series. If dark humor isn’t your thing, check out award winning author
Reinhard Kleist, chronicling Johnny Cash’s life and career in his graphic
novel, “Johnny Cash: I see a Darkness.”
If you want to find the Friends of Thayer Public Library, it’s easier than
ever to communicate with us. We now have our own telephone number: 781-848-0405
x4002, and new email address: friendsofthayerpl@braintreema.gov.
We are always happy to hear any questions and suggestions you may have about
joining the Friends, supporting the library, and the many programs sponsored by
the Friends. Please contact us at any time, leave a message, and a member of the
Friends will get back in touch with you. Call or email today.
Slow, sustainable exercise will keep you healthy for life, and Qi Gong, a form
of Tai Chi may be just right for you. Stop by on Saturday, June 19 from 3 to 4pm
for a demonstration. Peggy Leung RN, will lead you through Wild Goose Qi Gong,
the healing dance. This is natural movement for healthy living, suitable for
beginners. Wear comfortable clothes. No sign up; all are welcome.
Do you have opinions? I mean, opinions specific to the library? If you do,
don’t miss the chance to fill out our Strategic Plan Survey, available this
week on all floors of the library and online at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
We ask you a few questions and give you the chance to tell us which ways you’d
like to see the library move ahead in the next 3 to 5 years. Your opinions are
important to us, and will be compiled for our Strategic Planning Committee to
take a good look. Thank you in advance for offering a few minutes of your time
to help us plan ahead.
Crafters, applications are still available for vendor spots at the library’s
summer craft shows to be held on Saturday, July 10 and Saturday, August 14 from
9am to 2pm. The fee of $35 per event goes to the Friends of Thayer Public
Library. Pick up applications at the library or call Sunny Shaw at 781-848-6724.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at ThayerPublicLib.
Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library
with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to
highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and
its services.
June
9, 2010
LIBRARY ADVOCATE
Calling all teens – listen up, please. We need you to tnk grEn (think green)
this summer by getting involved with your library. How’s that green, you ask?
Let me tell you. Your very own public library is the best recycling machine ever
invented, imho. Did you know that last year the library owned approximately
125,000 items that can be borrowed? And that we loaned out almost 400,000 items
last year alone? That means last year each item was used on average over 3
times. Multiply that by the several years each item is on the shelf, and
you’ll discover that much of our collection is used 20 times or more before
being discarded. That’s a lot of people reusing and recycling.
We need your help to keep our mean recycling machine healthy, vibrant, and
targeted in on the needs of you and your friends. So please join the Teen
Advisory Group which is meeting in the YA Room on Saturday, June 19 from 2 to
3pm. TAG meets monthly to plan activities and events for teens ages 12-18. And
at 3pm on that same day, the YA Book Club will be discussing “Graceling”
by Kristen Cashore. We will meet in the YA Room following TAG. Come for either
event, or come for both. See you there. Snacks will be provided.
If you are unemployed, looking to change jobs, or simply need to refresh your
resume, this is the workshop for you. Resume Writing Review workshop with human
resources specialist and consultant Gary Gekow will be held on Thursday, June 10
from 6:30 to 8:30pm. This is a round table group format where we will discuss
resume writing in general, including key word search techniques. We will also
study and discuss both chronological and functional resume samples. Note that
participants are encouraged to bring their existing resume for confidential
one-on-one analysis. Gary has presented at many libraries across the state; this
is a return visit for him to Thayer Public Library. No signup required.
Our final author in the spring lineup for the 2010 Author/Speaker Series is
Juliette Fay presenting her book “Shelter Me”. This debut novel, on
the 2009 Indie Next List, features family, friends, and grief in a touchingly
warm and funny way. Cry and laugh with Janie LaMarche as she figures out how to
go on living without her beloved husband. Fay's characters run the gamut and
could live next door to any of us. Author talk and book signing. Ms. Fay's book
will be for sale courtesy of the Friends of Thayer Public Library. Tuesday, June
15 from 7 to 8:30pm.
Slow, sustainable exercise will keep you healthy for life, and Qi Gong, a form
of Tai Chi may be just right for you. Stop by on Saturday, June 19 from 3 to 4pm
for a demonstration. Peggy Leung RN, will lead you through Wild Goose Qi Gong,
the healing dance. This is natural movement for healthy living, suitable for
beginners. Wear comfortable clothes. No sign up; all are welcome.
Do you have opinions? I mean, opinions specific to the library? If you do,
don’t miss the chance to fill out our Strategic Plan Survey, available this
week on all floors of the library and online at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
We ask you a few questions and give you the chance to tell us which ways you’d
like to see the library move ahead in the next 3 to 5 years. Your opinions are
important to us, and will be compiled for our Strategic Planning Committee to
take a good look. Thank you in advance for offering a few minutes of your time
to help us plan ahead.
Crafters, applications are still available for vendor spots at the library’s
summer craft shows to be held on Saturday, July 10 and Saturday, August 14 from
9am to 2pm. The fee of $35 per event goes to the Friends of Thayer Public
Library. Pick up applications at the library or call Sunny Shaw at 781-848-6724.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at ThayerPublicLib.
Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library
with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to
highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and
its services.
June
2, 2010
LIBRARY ADVOCATE
Coming up in June through August is Thayer Public Library’s Summer Reading
Program. We have a great lineup of upcoming events for children and young
adults. This year’s children’s theme is “Go green @your library.”
Another way to say it is the teen theme, ”tnk grEn,” for texting aficionados
everywhere.
Whatever way you look at it, green is the color to be and Thayer Public Library
is where it’s at if you care about the environment and want to learn more in a
very entertaining way. To kick off the go green summer reading program, Honoring
the Earth and Each Other, a performance of stories and songs for children of all
ages will be held on Thursday, June 24 at 3:30pm. On Wednesday, June 30 at
3:30pm, join us for Silly Stories for a Summer Day. Get ready to laugh with
performer Mark Binder’s funny tales for all ages. Performances this summer are
sponsored in part by Braintree Arts Lottery Council and Massachusetts Cultural
Council; and in part by a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library
Services. For more information on children’s summer reading, contact Elisabeth
Strachan, Children’s Librarian at 781-848-0405 x4426. For more information on
teen summer reading, contact Reba Tierney, YA Librarian at 781-848-0405 x4415.
Do you have opinions? I mean, opinions specific to the library? If you do,
don’t miss the chance to fill out our Strategic Plan Survey, available this
week on all floors of the library. We ask you a few questions and give you the
chance to tell us which ways you’d like to see the library move ahead in the
next 3 to 5 years. Your opinions are important to us, and will be compiled for
our Strategic Planning Committee to take a good look. Thank you in advance for
offering a few minutes of your time to help us plan ahead.
Listening skills are important for school readiness. Children develop good
skills by having parents and caregivers read picture books to them, having
conversations, and by listening to programs like Big Ryan’s Tall Tales, on
Saturday, June 5 at 10:30am. Big Ryan brings his funny stories and puppets for
children ages infant to 4. Funding provided by Community Care for Kids, through
a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Other children’s programs for pure fun and developing good listening skills
are Storytimes. Library staff members will present Storytimes for ages 3 to 5 on
Wednesday, June 9 at 10am and 1pm, and for all ages on Saturday, June 12 at
10:30am.
If you are unemployed, looking to change jobs, or simply need to refresh your
resume, this is the workshop for you. Resume Writing Review workshop with human
resources specialist and consultant Gary Gekow will be held on Thursday, June 10
from 6:30 to 8:30pm. This is a round table group format where we will discuss
resume writing in general, including key word search techniques. We will also
study and discuss both chronological and functional resume samples. Note that
participants are encouraged to bring their existing resume for confidential
one-on-one analysis. Gary has presented at many libraries across the state; this
is a return visit for him to Thayer Public Library. No signup required.
Our final author in the spring lineup for the 2010 Author/Speaker Series is
Juliette Fay presenting her book “Shelter Me”. This debut novel, on
the 2009 Indie Next List, features family, friends, and grief in a touchingly
warm and funny way. Cry and laugh with Janie LaMarche as she figures out how to
go on living without her beloved husband. Fay's characters run the gamut and
could live next door to any of us. Author talk and book signing. Ms. Fay's book
will be for sale courtesy of the Friends of Thayer Public Library. Tuesday, June
15 from 7 to 8:30pm.
Crafters, applications are still available for vendor spots at the library’s
summer craft shows to be held on Saturday, July 10 and Saturday, August 14 from
9am to 2pm. The fee of $35 per event goes to the Friends of Thayer Public
Library. Pick up applications at the library or call Sunny Shaw at 781-848-6724.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at ThayerPublicLib.
Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library
with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to
highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and
its services.
May
26, 2010
LIBRARY ADVOCATE
Once in awhile, everything that has been good or even great comes crashing down
around your head, and you have to scramble for cover. I’ve felt that way, have
you? If you need moral support and general guidance for handling difficulties in
your life, I have a book that might just help. “When Bad Things Happen to
Good People” by Rabbi Harold Kushner, was first published in 1981. Rabbi
Kushner wrote this book after the death by a rare disease of his 14 year old
son. His thoughtful, life-affirming words may help you cope with hard times and
personal pain. Filled with compassion, it may give you comfort and strength when
tragedy threatens to take away your faith. I had the opportunity a few weeks ago
to hear Rabbi Kushner speak at a public library in the suburbs west of Boston.
He was as articulate, generous, and intelligent in person as anyone I’ve ever
met. After his talk, I asked him if he would be willing to come to Braintree to
speak. Unfortunately he feels it’s too far from his home. The next best thing
is to check out one of his superbly written books.
On Tuesday, June 1 from 6 to 8pm, join noted genealogist Marcia Melnyk for a
family tree scrapbooking lecture. Do you have family documents, photos, and
keepsakes stuffed into a closet? Marcia's advice will help you organize your
family history into a scrapbook so that you can revisit your family memories
time and again. Ms. Melnyk is a founding member and the current president of The
Italian Genealogical Society of America. Please note this is a lecture, not
a hands-on workshop. For more information, call 781-848-0405 x4420.
If you are unemployed, looking to change jobs, or simply need to refresh your
resume, this is the workshop for you. Resume Writing Review workshop with
human resources specialist and consultant Gary Gekow will be held on Thursday,
June 10 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. This is a round table group format where we will
discuss resume writing in general, including key word search techniques. We will
also study and discuss both chronological and functional resume samples. Note
that participants are encouraged to bring their existing resume for confidential
one-on-one analysis. Gary has presented at many libraries across the state; this
is a return visit for him to Thayer Public Library. No signup required.
Our final author in the spring lineup for the 2010 Author/Speaker Series is
Juliette Fay presenting her book “Shelter Me.” This debut novel, on
the 2009 Indie Next List, features family, friends, and grief in a touchingly
warm and funny way. Cry and laugh with Janie LaMarche as she figures out how to
go on living without her beloved husband. Fay's characters run the gamut and
could live next door to any of us. Author talk and book signing. Ms. Fay's book
will be for sale courtesy of the Friends of Thayer Public Library. Tuesday, June
15 from 7 to 8:30pm.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at ThayerPublicLib.
Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library
with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to
highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and
its services.
May
19, 2010
LIBRARY ADVOCATE
April showers bring May flowers. And oh, what a lovely month May is. Here are a few fun facts about May. May was named for the Greek goddess
Maia, and later identified with the Roman goddess of fertility, Bona Dea whose festival was held in May. The birthstone for May is the emerald, which signifies love or success. Guinevere sang of her Lancelot and the lusty month of May in Lerner and Lowe’s “Camelot.” “May…that lovely month when everyone goes blissfully astray.” May Day, complete with maypole, is celebrated in many countries along with Mothers Day in the US, Children’s Day in Japan and Korea, Victoria Day in Canada, and Europe Day in the European Union. The League of American Bicyclists promotes Bike-to-Work Day in May. And of course we end May with Memorial Day to honor our past. Just like the library, there’s truly something for everyone in the glorious month of May.
Coming up on Saturday, May 22: Trustees Spring Tea. The trustees of the library are sponsoring a tea to celebrate spring. To make the celebration complete, at the same time the Friends are hosting a book sale with great quality items at low prices. Sign up for the tea online at
www.thayerpubliclibrary.net, click on Upcoming Events. There are two sessions; sign up for the 1-2:30pm or the 2:30-4pm session. We’ll be serving tea and cookies on fine china. Wear your dress up clothes and bring your neighborly good manners and polite conversation. All ages are welcome.
On Tuesday, June 1 from 6 to 8pm, join noted genealogist Marcia Melnyk for a family tree scrapbooking lecture. Do you have family documents, photos, and keepsakes stuffed into a closet? Marcia's advice will help you organize your family history into a scrapbook so that you can revisit your family memories time and again. Ms. Melnyk is a founding member and the current president of The Italian Genealogical Society of America. Please note this is a lecture, not a hands-on workshop. For more information, call 781-848-0405 x4420.
If you are unemployed, looking to change jobs, or simply need to refresh your resume, this is the workshop for you. Resume Writing Review workshop with human resources specialist and consultant Gary Gekow will be held on Thursday, June 10 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. This is a round table group format where we will discuss resume writing in general, including key word search techniques. We will also study and discuss both chronological and functional resume samples. Note that participants are encouraged to bring their existing resume for confidential one-on-one analysis. Gary has presented at many libraries across the state; this is a return visit for him to Thayer Public Library. No signup required.
Our final author in the spring lineup for the 2010 Author/Speaker Series is Juliette Fay presenting her book “Shelter
Me.” This debut novel, on the 2009 Indie Next List, features family, friends, and grief in a touchingly warm and funny way. Cry and laugh with Janie LaMarche as she figures out how to go on living without her beloved husband. Fay's characters run the gamut and could live next door to any of us. Author talk and book signing. Ms. Fay's book will be for sale courtesy of the Friends of Thayer Public Library. Tuesday, June 15 from 7 to 8:30pm.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level, unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at
ThayerPublicLib. Check out our website at
www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and its services.
May
12, 2010
LIBRARY ADVOCATE
People come and go, the seasons change, and the fortunes of fate can be fickle. But there’s one thing we’ve always been able to count on at Thayer Public Library. That is, the service of Mrs. Nanette Ramsay, our dedicated secretary/bookkeeper. We recently celebrated Nanette’s 35th year of employment with the Town of Braintree. Yes, you read it right – 35 years. A few weeks back, library staff and trustees conducted a wonderful surprise party for Nanette. Mayor Sullivan presented a certificate of appreciation from him and the Town. The trustees gave Nanette a framed photograph of the library dedicated to her service. The staff gifted Nanette with an engraved pen set and paperweight. Many of her friends and family attended to help celebrate. It was a lovely event. Congratulations, Nanette, for your 35 years of exceptional service.
Now's the time to plan your summer vacation or "staycation.” Whether you're planning to travel far and wide or stay home this summer, you'll find travel books and videos on the lower level of the library to help you make the most of your vacation time. Not planning to travel far? We have guide books for Boston and Massachusetts -- and don't forget to use Thayer Public Library museum passes to make the most of a staycation.
Does your child like crafts? He or she will enjoy creating a fun spring project at the library. Wednesday, May 12 at 3:30pm is a crafts program for grades three and up. Children age 6 and up can attend on Tuesday, May 25 at 3:30pm. For more information, contact 781-848-0405 x4426.
Spring electronics collection, sponsored by The Friends of Thayer Public Library, will be in conjunction with Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, May 15 from 9am until noon, at the Ivory Street Recycling Center. Safely dispose of those items with hazardous material in them, and Thayer Public Library will benefit from the proceeds. Fee for TV’s up to 24”, computer monitors, and air conditioners, $15; large portable TV’s and TV consoles, $20; dehumidifiers, microwaves and small fridges, $10. The Friends also will collect tires and batteries. Fees are $20 for truck tires; $5 for car tires and batteries; $2 for rims. For more information call 781-413-1327.
Jazz at the Library. The Ed Sorrentino/Perry Rossi jazz group will perform a concert on Sunday, May 16 at 3pm. Perry Rossi will be at the piano and keyboard as well as providing vocals. Ed Sorrentino will be the percussionist, and will be joined with other instrumentalists performing as well. This is an excellent group which plays jazz standards and provides a lively and very entertaining program. This is the final program in The Friends Sunday Concert Series until the fall. Though it is free and open to the public, donations are gratefully accepted. For information call 781-413-1327.
2010 Author/Speaker Series continues on Tuesday, May 18 from 7pm to 8:30pm with author Justin Locke, who will discuss and sign his book "Real Men Don't Rehearse." Mr. Locke spent 18 years as a professional bass player in Boston, playing with the Boston Pops and the Boston Symphony, operas, ballets, and Broadway shows. He gives a hilarious inside look at the secret world of professional orchestras. Mr. Locke has appeared on WGBH with Emily Rooney, CBS radio, and Chronicle. His book will be for sale courtesy of the Friends of Thayer Public Library, with refreshments provided by the Reading Group Book Club. Don’t miss this humorous and highly entertaining event.
Coming up on Saturday, May 22: Trustees Spring Tea. The trustees of the library are sponsoring a tea to celebrate spring. To make the celebration complete, at the same time the Friends are hosting a book sale with fantastic items at great prices. Sign up for the tea online at
www.thayerpubliclibrary.net, click on Upcoming Events. There are two sessions; sign up for the 1-2:30pm or the 2:30-4pm session. We’ll be serving tea and cookies on fine china. Wear your dress up clothes and bring your neighborly good manners and polite conversation. All ages are welcome.
On Tuesday, June 1 from 6 to 8pm, join noted genealogist Marcia Melnyk for a family tree scrapbooking lecture. Do you have family documents, photos, and keepsakes stuffed into a closet? Marcia's advice will help you organize your family history into a scrapbook so that you can revisit your family memories time and again. Ms. Melnyk is a founding member and the current president of The Italian Genealogical Society of America. Please note this is a lecture, not a hands-on workshop. For more information, call 781-848-0405 x4420.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level, unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at
ThayerPublicLib. Check out our website at
www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and its services.
May
5, 2010
Thank you to all those generous library patrons who resolved their overdue library fines and fees by donating food through our Food for Fines program. We celebrated National Library Week in style by collecting almost 600 food items that were packed into 23 cases and delivered to the Marge Crispin Holiday Food Pantry. What a great way to help your community and the library at the same time.
Does even the thought of going to a museum make you want to take a nap? Well I’ve got news for you. The library now carries 19 different passes to attractions and entertainment that will make you sit up and take notice instead. For Braintree residents only with OCLN library card in good standing, our passes allow you to hike, bike, see the sights, see a show, watch a game, go back in time, view an exotic animal, and yes, attend a number of exceptional museums, all for free or greatly reduced admissions. Especially during weekdays, there are opportunities galore. So come on folks, get off the couch and bring yourself and your friends to Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum, Fuller Craft Museum, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Heritage Gardens Museum & Gardens, Institute of Contemporary Art, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Mass Audubon, Massachusetts
ParksPass, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, Old Sturbridge Village, Pawtucket Red Sox, Plimoth Plantation, The Sports Museum, Wheelock Family Theatre, or Zoo New England.
New at Thayer Public Library for residents of Braintree. Take your family out to the ballgame with a Paw Sox pass. Each pass allows for up to 6 people to attend selected Pawtucket Red Sox games for a flat rate of $18, a great discount over regular prices. To book your pass, visit
www.thayerpubliclibrary.net and click on Museum Passes Online. You must have a valid OCLN library card in good standing and be a resident of Braintree. Paw Sox schedules are available in the reference department on the lower level. For more information or help with booking, call 781-848-0405 x4417.
Does your child like crafts? He or she will enjoy creating a fun spring project at the library. Wednesday, May 12 at 3:30pm is a crafts program for grades three and up. Children age 6 and up can attend on Tuesday, May 25 at 3:30pm. For more information, contact 781-848-0405 x4426.
On Monday, May 10 from 6 to 8pm, noted genealogist Marcia Iannizzi Melnyk will present a genealogical research and techniques lecture for those interested in Italian heritage. Ms. Melnyk is a founding member and the current president of The Italian Genealogical Society of America. She has traced her own Italian ancestry back to the late 1700s in Italy. Open to all.
Jazz at the Library. The Ed Sorrentino/Perry Rossi jazz group will perform a concert on Sunday, May 16 at 3pm. Perry Rossi will be at the piano and keyboard as well as providing vocals. Ed Sorrentino will be the percussionist, and will be joined with other instrumentalists performing as well. This is an excellent group which plays jazz standards and provides a lively and very entertaining program. This is the final program in The Friends Sunday Concert Series until the fall. Though it is free and open to the public, donations are gratefully accepted. For information call 781-413-1327.
Spring electronics collection, sponsored by The Friends of Thayer Public Library, will be in conjunction with Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, May 15 from 9am until noon, at the Ivory Street Recycling Center. Safely dispose of those items with hazardous material in them, and Thayer Public Library will benefit from the proceeds. Fee for TV’s up to 24”, computer monitors, and air conditioners, $15; large portable TV’s and TV consoles, $20; dehumidifiers, microwaves and small fridges, $10. The Friends also will collect tires and batteries. Fees are $20 for truck tires; $5 for car tires and batteries; $2 for rims. For more information call 781-413-1327.
2010 Author/Speaker Series continues on Tuesday, May 18 from 7pm to 8:30pm with author Justin Locke, who will discuss and sign his book "Real Men Don't Rehearse." Mr. Locke spent 18 years as a professional bass player in Boston, playing with the Boston Pops and the Boston Symphony, operas, ballets, and Broadway shows. He gives a hilarious inside look at the secret world of professional orchestras. Mr. Locke has appeared on WGBH with Emily Rooney, CBS radio, and Chronicle. His book will be for sale courtesy of the Friends of Thayer Public Library, with refreshments provided by the Reading Group Book Club. Don’t miss this humorous and highly entertaining event.
Coming up at the end of May: Trustees Spring Tea. The trustees of the library are sponsoring a tea to celebrate spring. Sign up online at
www.thayerpubliclibrary.net, click on Upcoming Events. There are two sessions; please sign up for the 1-2:30pm or the 2:30-4pm session. We’ll be serving tea and cookies on fine china. Wear your dress up clothes and bring your neighborly good manners and polite conversation. All ages are welcome. Saturday, May 22 in Logan Auditorium.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level, unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at
ThayerPublicLib. Check out our website at
www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and its services.
April
28, 2010
Thank you to all those generous library patrons who resolved their overdue
library fines and fees by donating food through our Food for Fines program. We
celebrated National Library Week in style by collecting almost 600 food items
that were packed into 23 cases and delivered to the Marge Crispin Holiday Food
Pantry. What a great way to help your community and the library at the same
time.
Thayer Public Library proudly presents an evening with bestselling author Dennis
Lehane on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:30pm, to be held at Thayer Academy’s Center for
the Performing Arts. Mr. Lehane will discuss Shutter Island, his
bestselling book, made into a movie currently showing in theaters across the
country. Dennis Lehane is also the author of blockbuster novel and
made-into-movie Mystic River. Mr. Lehane will be available to sign copies
of his books after the presentation. A variety of his books will be available
for sale courtesy of the Friends of Thayer Public Library. Admission is free;
donations to Thayer Public Library to defray the cost of the event will be
gratefully accepted. For tickets, stop by Thayer Public Library during open
library hours. There will be absolutely no admission without a ticket. Many
thanks go to Thayer Academy for allowing use of their new Center for the
Performing Arts. To check ticket availability, call 781-848-0405 x4420.
Does even the thought of going to a museum make you want to take a nap? Well
I’ve got news for you. The library now carries 19 different passes to
attractions and entertainment that will make you sit up and take notice instead.
For Braintree residents only with OCLN library card in good standing, our passes
allow you to hike, bike, see the sights, see a show, watch a game, go back in
time, view an exotic animal, and yes, attend a number of exceptional museums,
all for free or greatly reduced admissions. Especially during weekdays, there
are opportunities galore. So come on folks, get off the couch and bring yourself
and your friends to Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum,
Fuller Craft Museum, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Heritage Gardens Museum
& Gardens, Institute of Contemporary Art, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum,
John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Mass Audubon, Massachusetts ParksPass,
Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, Old Sturbridge
Village, Pawtucket Red Sox, Plimoth Plantation, The Sports Museum, Wheelock
Family Theatre, or Zoo New England.
New at Thayer Public Library for residents of Braintree. Take your family out to
the ballgame with a Paw Sox pass. Each pass allows for up to 6 people to attend
selected Pawtucket Red Sox games for a flat rate of $18, a great discount over
regular prices. To book your pass, visit www.thayerpubliclibrary.net
and click on Museum Passes Online. You must have a valid OCLN library card in
good standing and be a resident of Braintree. Paw Sox schedules are available in
the reference department on the lower level. For more information or help with
booking, call 781-848-0405 x4417.
On Monday, May 10 from 6 to 8pm, noted genealogist Marcia Iannizzi Melnyk will
present a genealogical research and techniques lecture for those interested in
Italian heritage. Ms. Melnyk is a founding member and the current president of
The Italian Genealogical Society of America. She has traced her own Italian
ancestry back to the late 1700s in Italy. Open to all.
Spring electronics collection, sponsored by The Friends of Thayer Public
Library, will be in conjunction with Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday,
May 15 from 9am until noon, at the Ivory Street Recycling Center. Safely dispose
of those items with hazardous material in them, and Thayer Public Library will
benefit from the proceeds. Fee for TV’s up to 24”, computer monitors, and
air conditioners, $15; large portable TV’s and TV consoles, $20;
dehumidifiers, microwaves and small fridges, $10. The Friends also will collect
tires and batteries. Fees are $20 for truck tires; $5 for car tires and
batteries; $2 for rims. For more information call 781-413-1327.
The Friends of Thayer Public Library Concert Series committee is looking for one
or two music lovers to help select performers for the 2010-2011 concert season.
If you have enjoyed these Sunday concerts, know something about classic forms of
music, or simply want to get more involved, please call the director at
781-848-0405 x4420. We also need helpers to set up, clean up, and provide
refreshments. The concerts are guaranteed fun and you’ll feel good about
helping bring out the best in your community.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at ThayerPublicLib.
Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library
with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to
highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and
its services.
April
21, 2010
Thayer Public Library proudly presents an evening with bestselling
author Dennis Lehane on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:30pm, to be held at Thayer
Academy’s Center for the Performing Arts. Mr. Lehane will discuss Shutter
Island, his bestselling book, made into a movie currently showing in
theaters across the country. Dennis Lehane is also the author of blockbuster
novel and made-into-movie Mystic River. Mr. Lehane will be available to
sign copies of his books after the presentation. A variety of his books will be
available for sale courtesy of the Friends of Thayer Public Library. Admission
is free; donations to Thayer Public Library to defray the cost of the event will
be gratefully accepted. For tickets, stop by Thayer Public Library during open
library hours. Braintree residents can request one or two free tickets through
Saturday, April 24. Remaining tickets will be available to all beginning Monday,
April 26. There will be absolutely no admission without a ticket. Many thanks go
to Thayer Academy for allowing use of their new Center for the Performing Arts.
For more information, call 781-848-0405 x4420.
With spring finally here everyone is ready to get out and do the chores that
need to be done around the house and yard. Let us give you a hand with books
full of great home and garden improvement ideas. We have how-to books on
hundreds of subjects, from repairing your mower, to renovating your bathroom, to
planting a border, to sewing drapery. Help all of your projects go smoothly,
visit the display on the lower level this month.
New at Thayer Public Library for residents of Braintree. Take your family out to
the ballgame with a Paw Sox pass. Each pass allows for up to 6 people to attend
selected Pawtucket Red Sox games for a flat rate of $18, a great discount over
regular prices. To book your pass, visit www.thayerpubliclibrary.net
and click on Museum Passes Online. You must have a valid OCLN library card in
good standing and be a resident of Braintree. Paw Sox schedules are available in
the reference department on the lower level. For more information or help with
booking, call 781-848-0405 x4417.
Registration is now open for computer classes scheduled in May and June. Topics
include email, Microsoft Word 2007, and the popular 3-part series introducing
computers and Internet searching. Classes are free but registration is required.
You may register through our online calendar, in person on the lower level, or
call 781-848-0405 x4417. Do it now, because space is limited. Registrants for
all classes must have a basic familiarity using a mouse and keyboard.
Our 2010 Author/Speaker Series continues on Tuesday, April 27 at 7pm with an
author talk and book signing. "The Crime of the Century: How the Brink's
Robbers Stole Millions and the Hearts of Boston" by Boston Herald
reporter Stephanie Schorow will be featured. Ms. Schorow will show short movie
clips and discuss her work including historical connections to Braintree. The
first history in thirty years of Boston’s most celebrated heist details the
inside story of what was dubbed “the crime of the century” and how the
robbery caught the imagination of Boston and the world. The author's books will
be for sale courtesy of the Friends of Thayer Public Library.
In our display cases at the Washington Street entrance through the end of April:
Accomplished Italian Americans, sponsored by the Italian American Club.
There’s a lot to see – make a point to stop by and take a long look.
On Monday, May 10 from 6 to 8pm, noted genealogist Marcia Iannizzi Melnyk will
present a genealogical research and techniques lecture for those interested in
Italian heritage. Ms. Melnyk is a founding member and the current president of
The Italian Genealogical Society of America. She has traced her own Italian
ancestry back to the late 1700s in Italy. Open to all.
Sleepless nights and all stressed out - why not read? Reading can reduce stress
and help you relax. Reading offers an escape into other universes, countries,
time periods, or another life. You can go to the beach, see a sunset, or visit
an exotic country from the coziness of your own home. Many different types of
reading materials can offer an escape from the world, so if reading a long novel
is not possible, try a magazine or graphic novel, or listen to an audiobook.
Thayer Public Library subscribes to more than 200 periodicals that cover a
variety of interests from hobbies and health to people-watching. So next time
you are feeling stressed or can’t sleep, escape into a good book.
The Friends of Thayer Public Library Concert Series committee is looking for one
or two music lovers to help select performers for the 2010-2011 concert season.
If you have enjoyed these Sunday concerts, know something about classic forms of
music, or simply want to get more involved, please call the director at
781-848-0405 x4420. We also need helpers to set up, clean up, and provide
refreshments. The concerts are guaranteed fun and you’ll feel good about
helping bring out the best in your community.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter at ThayerPublicLib.
Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library
with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to
highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and
its services.
April
14, 2010
New at Thayer Public Library for residents of Braintree. Take your family out to
the ballgame with a Paw Sox pass. Each pass allows for up to 6 people to attend
selected Pawtucket Red Sox games for a flat rate of $18, a great discount over
regular prices. To book your pass, visit www.thayerpubliclibrary.net
and click on Museum Passes Online. You must have a valid OCLN library card in
good standing and be a resident of Braintree. Paw Sox schedules are available in
the reference department on the lower level. For more information or help with
booking, call 781-848-0405 x4417.
Our 2010 Author/Speaker Series continues on Tuesday, April 27 at 7pm with an
author talk and book signing. "The Crime of the Century: How the Brink's
Robbers Stole Millions and the Hearts of Boston" by Boston Herald
reporter Stephanie Schorow will be featured. Ms. Schorow will show short movie
clips and discuss her work including historical connections to Braintree. The
first history in thirty years of Boston’s most celebrated heist details the
inside story of what was dubbed “the crime of the century” and how the
robbery caught the imagination of Boston and the world. The author's books will
be for sale courtesy of the Friends of Thayer Public Library.
Are you planning a vacation and looking for a great read while you’re away?
“The Ruins” by Scott Smith is a horror novel that brings a new
definition to vacation. You will be truly terrified. If horror stories are not
your thing, pick up one of our readers’ advisory fliers located on the
what-do-I-read-next wall on the main level. Included in these flyers are many
suggestions from our professional librarians on great books, from mysteries to
action/adventure to gentle reads. Or for a quick pick, browse the preselected
book displays that can be found on each floor of the library. Rita Mae Brown,
author of the Mrs. Murphy mystery series, was once quoted as saying, “When I
got my library card, that's when my life began.” So with spring finally here
and vacations on the horizon, come on in and sign up for a free Thayer Public
Library card.
In our display cases at the Washington Street entrance through the end of April:
accomplished Italian Americans, sponsored by the Italian American Club.
There’s a lot to see – make a point to stop by and take a long look.
Through April 17 only, Food for Fines returns to Thayer Public Library. The
world keeps spinning, but some things never change. Do you have library
materials that are overdue? Afraid to return them for fear of the massive fines
they might incur? Afraid to show your face at the library? If this describes
you, I have just the fix to bring you back into our good graces. To celebrate
National Library Week, through April 17 the library is conducting our third
annual Food for Fines program. The library will waive your overdue fines in
exchange for one nonperishable, unexpired, unopened food or personal care item
per dollar owed. For details, pick up a flyer at the library. All items
collected during this period will be donated to local Braintree food pantries.
All at the same time, you can clear up your library record, bring back those
long overdue materials, get rid of your overdue fines, and help your community.
Are we friends again?
The Friends of Thayer Public Library Concert Series committee is looking for one
or two music lovers to help select performers for the 2010-2011 concert season.
If you have enjoyed these Sunday concerts, know something about classic forms of
music, or simply want to get more involved, please call the director at
781-848-0405 x4420. We also need helpers to set up, clean up, and provide
refreshments. The concerts are guaranteed fun and you’ll feel good about
helping bring out the best in your community.
Speaking of which, the Friends of Thayer Public Library Concert Series presents
best of Broadway featuring Bobbi Carey and Will McMillan, vocalists with Doug
Hammer, pianist on Sunday, April 18 at 3pm. Come early for a great seat.
Attention American Idol fans. Come enjoy the talents of Braintree’s amazingly
talented children at our “Braintree Kids Have Talent” show on Thursday,
April 22 at 6:30pm. Twelve children will perform including gymnasts, a magician,
and a piano player. Library Trustee Janice Weitbrecht hosts this evening show.
Performance slots are already filled, but do plan to attend to cheer your young
friends and neighbors on.
YA Poetry Workshop: on Thursday, April 22 from 3 to 4:30pm, help us celebrate
National Poetry Month. Join us in the Young Adult Room for an afternoon of
poetry. Whether you've written poetry before, or you've always wanted to, anyone
between the ages of 12-18 are welcome. We will have some icebreakers, exercises,
tips and ideas about writing poetry. If you'd like to share some original or
favorite poetry, or just show off how much you learned, we will have open poetry
share time from 4-4:30pm. And yes, snacks will be served. For more information
on all teen/young adult programs, contact rtierney@braintreema.gov
or call 781-848-0405 x4415.
All programs are
free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to
attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level, unless otherwise
noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director at 781-848-0405
x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring photo ID and
proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer Public Library is
located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more information, call
781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter
at ThayerPublicLib. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer
Public Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our
goal is to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the
library and its services.
April
7, 2010
National
Library Week arrives annually just in time to celebrate spring. This year’s
theme is “Communities Thrive @ Your Library.” As an unrelenting advocate for
public libraries in general and for Thayer Public Library in particular, I can
attest to the truth of this theme. Did you know that on average, 800 people walk
through the doors of our library every day we are open? That our total
circulation activity last year was almost 400,000 items? That over 800 children
participated in last year’s summer reading program? That annually our meeting
and conference rooms are used by the community close to 900 times? That in a
typical week 694 people use our free Internet computers? That last year 7,600
people of all ages attended library sponsored programs? There is truly something
for everyone at your library, where the entire community is welcome. If you feel
as strongly as I do, please take the time to thank your town leaders and library
trustees for their continuing robust support of this fine institution.
Food for Fines returns to Thayer Public Library. The world keeps spinning, but
some things never change. Do you have library materials that are overdue? Afraid
to return them for fear of the massive fines they might incur? Afraid to show
your face at the library? If this describes you, I have just the fix to bring
you back into our good graces. To celebrate National Library Week, April 12
through 17, the library is conducting our third annual Food for Fines program.
The library will waive your overdue fines in exchange for one nonperishable,
unexpired, unopened food or personal care item per dollar owed. For details,
pick up a flyer at the library. All items collected during this period will be
donated to local Braintree food pantries. All at the same time, you can clear up
your library record, bring back those long overdue materials, get rid of your
overdue fines, and help your community. Are we friends again?
Attention American Idol fans. Come enjoy the talents of Braintree’s amazingly
talented children at our “Braintree Kids Have Talent” show on Thursday,
April 22 at 6:30pm. Twelve children will perform including gymnasts, a magician,
and a piano player. Library Trustee Janice Weitbrecht hosts this evening show.
Performance slots are already filled, but do plan to attend to cheer your young
friends and neighbors on.
YA Poetry Workshop: on Thursday, April 22 from 3 to 4:30pm, help us celebrate
National Poetry Month. Join us in the Young Adult Room for an afternoon of
poetry. Whether you've written poetry before, or you've always wanted to, anyone
between the ages of 12-18 are welcome. We will have some icebreakers, exercises,
tips and ideas about writing poetry. If you'd like to share some original or
favorite poetry, or just show off how much you learned, we will have open poetry
share time from 4-4:30pm. And yes, snacks will be served. For more information
on all teen/young adult programs, contact rtierney@braintreema.gov
or call 781-848-0405 x4415.
Teens 13 and older, you’re missing out if you haven’t joined us for our year
of "books that have been turned into movies" series. We are showing
“Confessions of a Shopaholic” on Thursday, April 8 at 6:30pm. Watch this fun
romantic comedy starring Isla Fisher. If you register online in advance, you'll
go home with a swag bag, filled with samples and goodies. To register, visit www.thayerpubliclibrary.net,
click on Upcoming Events, then click on the date.
More for young adults at Thayer Public Library. Got Wii skills? Show them off at
teen Wii time on the big screen on Tuesday April 13 from 2:30 to 4pm. Join other
teens for open playing time. We'll have games like Smash Brothers, Mario Kart,
Mario & Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games, Wii Sports Resort and more.
Registration is not required, but if you sign up, you will be guaranteed playing
time. Gamers. bring your own clearly labeled Wii-motes if you wish. And don't
worry about working up an appetite - we'll have plenty of snacks and drinks.
Friends of Thayer Public Library Concert Series presents best of Broadway
featuring Bobbi Carey and Will McMillan, vocalists with Doug Hammer, pianist on
Sunday, April 18 at 3pm. Come early for a great seat.
Crafters, applications are now available for vendor spots at the library’s
summer craft shows to be held on Saturday, July 10 and Saturday, August 14 from
9am to 2pm. The fee of $35 per event goes to the Friends of Thayer Public
Library. Pick up applications at the library or call Sunny Shaw at 781-848-6724.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter
at ThayerPublicLib. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public
Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is
to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library
and its services.
March
31, 2010
My, how
the world is changing, and right along with it, Thayer Public Library. For those
of you who can’t live without your handheld devices, use our new mobile apps
to connect with your library - anywhere, any time. Apps are available courtesy
of our OCLN library computer network. Try these out today.
“Access My Library”: view online library resources 24/7. Includes magazines,
journals, encyclopedias, how-to guides and more. Available for iPhone.
“BookMyne”: use this app to find a participating local library so you can
search the library catalog, renew checked out materials, place and cancel hold
requests, check your account details and navigate to the library’s home page.
Available for iPhone.
“WorldCat”: use your mobile phone to find materials in libraries near you,
and help test this service. Available in the U.S. only, the year-long pilot
program lets you try out mobile search of WorldCat libraries and suggest
improvements or additional features. For Blackberry, iPhone, and Windows.
“Overdrive”: Use the OverDrive Media Console app to download Thayer Public
Library's OverDrive online audiobook and e-book titles. It makes downloading
easy and convenient. Available for Android, Blackberry, and Windows.
“Twitter”: Don't forget the easy way to keep up with everything going on at
the library. Follow us on Twitter at ThayerPublicLib.
The world keeps spinning, but some things never change. Do you have library
materials that are overdue? Afraid to return them for fear of the massive fines
they might incur? Afraid to show your face at the library? If this describes
you, I have just the fix to bring you back into our good graces. To celebrate
National Library Week, April 12 through 17, the library is conducting our third
annual Food for Fines program. The library will waive your overdue fines in
exchange for one nonperishable, unexpired, unopened food or personal care item
per dollar owed. For details, pick up a flyer at the library. All items
collected during this period will be donated to local Braintree food pantries.
All at the same time, you can clear up your library record, bring back those
long overdue materials, get rid of your overdue fines, and help your community.
Are we friends again?
Last call to support our Scrabble teams on their quest for immortality at the
National School Scrabble Championship in Orlando, Florida. On Saturday, April 3,
a silent auction will be held from 12:30 to 3:30pm in Logan Auditorium. All
proceeds go to the Friends of Thayer Public Library to help with the teams’
travel expenses. The excitement is building, but we can only do it with the help
of our community and businesses like yours. Please consider your support of this
terrific event. Donations are still being accepted. For more information, please
email tplscrabble@pattnet.com.
Poet alert. Join us for half of your 15 minutes of fame. Our second annual Open
Mike Poetry Night will be held on Tuesday, April 6 from 7 to 8:30pm. All poets
and friends of poets are welcome to join the Library Director for refreshments
and poetry appreciation. Returning readers are welcome. We’ll have ten
8-minute spots available for you to read your own work or that of your favorite
poet. Sign up online by clicking on Upcoming Events, then click on the date; or
call 781-848-0405 x4417. All ages welcome; bring family and friends.
Teens 13 and older, you’re missing out if you haven’t joined us for our year
of "books that have been turned into movies" series. We are showing
“Confessions of a Shopaholic” on Thursday, April 8 at 6:30pm. Watch this fun
romantic comedy starring Isla Fisher. If you register online in advance, you'll
go home with a swag bag, filled with samples and goodies. For more information,
contact rtierney@braintreema.gov
or call 781-848-0405 x4415.
Crafters, applications are now available for vendor spots at the library’s
summer craft shows to be held on Saturday, July 10 and Saturday, August 14 from
9am to 2pm. The fee of $35 per event goes to the Friends of Thayer Public
Library. Pick up applications at the library or call Sunny Shaw at 781-848-6724.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter
at ThayerPublicLib. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public
Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is
to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library
and its services.
March
24, 2010
March
madness, and there’s too much happening at the library to list it all here. If
you’ve never visited our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net,
now’s the time. Click on Upcoming Events and see just how many programs and
services your local library offers you. Everything’s free, so come on down.
Join us for a movie showing of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window starring
Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly. It’s the story of a New York photographer, L.
B. Jefferies, who is confined to his small apartment with a broken leg. To pass
the time he snoops on his neighbors, believing there’s been a murder. It only
takes one witness to spoil the perfect crime. Sponsored by the library
Readers’ Group Book Club on Tuesday, March 30 at 6:30pm.
For children ages 3 and up. Uno, Dos, Tres is a lively program for
children which introduces Spanish through music and stories. Maureen Holbrook
will present Uno, Dos, Tres starting Saturday, March 27 from
10:30-11:30am. The series will continue on the next four Saturdays through April
24. Ms. Holbrook is a musician and Spanish educator, and has performed this
program in many libraries. To sign up go to www.thayerpubliclibrary.net,
click on Upcoming Events, then on the date March 27. This series is funded in
part by a grant from the Braintree Arts Lottery Council, a local agency of the
Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The mission of the MCC is to
promote excellence, education, access and diversity in the arts, humanities and
interpretive sciences in order to improve the quality of life for all
Massachusetts residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our
communities.
News for teens: DVD and CD titles have been added to the YA room collection.
And, we’ve added almost 50 new video games this week for four gaming
platforms: Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 & 3. Don’t forget to keep checking
our website’s teen page for Reba Recommends. Reba Recommends is meant to be
readers’ interactive experience, so please email Reba at rtierney@braintreema.gov
with comments or suggestions.
On Thursday, March 25 from 6 to 8:30pm we’re showing YA Movie Night on the big
screen, in a continuation of our year of "books that have been turned into
movies" series, just for young adults. Get ready for heart pounding
excitement and high stakes action. Matt Damon plays Jason Bourne, an amnesiac
fighting for his life in “The Bourne Identity”. We'll have free food
and drinks. Because this film is rated PG-13, the event is open to ages 13-18
only. For more information, contact Reba Tierney, Young Adult Librarian at
781-848-0405 x4415 or rtierney@braintreema.gov.
On Saturday, March 27 from 2 to 3:30pm, Thayer Public Library is proud to
present acclaimed young adult author Mark Peter Hughes, who wrote “I am the
Wallpaper” and “Lemonade Mouth.” Mark will present a program
called A Writer’s Journey. Come hear what it is like to make your
living as a writer, and see how Mark has become the success that he is today.
Books will be for sale courtesy of the Friends of Thayer Public Library, or
bring your own copy for him to sign. This program is funded in part by a grant
from the Braintree Arts Lottery Council, a local agency of the Massachusetts
Cultural Council, a state agency; and by a grant from the Institute for Museum
and Library Services. Especially for tweens and teens, but all are welcome.
Give moral and financial support to your community school Scrabble champs and
wish them victory as they compete at the National School Scrabble Championship
on April 9-10 in Orlando, Florida. All proceeds will go to the Friends of TPL to
support the teams’ travel expenses. On Saturday, April 3 from 11am to 4pm, the
group will host a silent auction in Logan Auditorium. For more information,
contact tplscrabble@pattnet.com.
Our second annual Open Mike Poetry Night will be held on Tuesday, April 6 from 7
to 8:30pm. All poets and friends of poets are welcome to join the Library
Director for refreshments and poetry appreciation. Returning readers are
welcome. We’ll have ten 8-minute spots available for you to read your own work
or that of your favorite poet. Sign up online by clicking on Upcoming Events,
then click on the date; or call 781-848-0405 x4417. All ages welcome; bring
family and friends.
Crafters, applications are now available for vendor spots at the library’s
summer craft shows to be held on Saturday, July 10 and Saturday, August 14 from
9am to 2pm. The fee of $35.00 per event goes to the Friends of Thayer Public
Library. Pick up applications at the library or call Sunny Shaw at 781-848-6724.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To volunteer at the library, call the assistant director
at 781-848-0405 x4414. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Follow us on Twitter
at ThayerPublicLib. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public
Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is
to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library
and its services.
March
17, 2010
Emily
Dickinson wrote: A light exists in spring/Not present on the year/At any other
period/When March is scarcely here. Maybe that’s why April is National Poetry
Month, because it’s the time of year when we yearn for that fresh light and
new green growth, and the inspiration that poetry can provide to get us through
the cold dark nights. I myself can scarcely wait for spring to arrive. That’s
why I’m calling for a second annual Open Mike Poetry Night on Tuesday, April 6
from 7 to 8:30pm. All poets and friends of poets are welcome to join me for
refreshments and poetry appreciation. Returning readers are welcome. We’ll
have ten 8-minute spots available for you to read your own work or that of your
favorite poet. Sign up online by clicking on Upcoming Events, then click on the
date; or call 781-848-0405 x4417. All ages welcome; bring family and friends.
Not only starving poets are unemployed these days. Looking for work? Come to our
training class where you will learn about online resources that can help find
your next dream job. During the session you will learn to search our JobView
database, set up a monster.com account, learn how to search monster.com and
Yahoo Hot Jobs, learn how to upload your resume to a job site, search local job
listings and avoid employment scams. Participants must have basic Internet
skills, a valid email address, and an electronic copy of their resume. Choose
from two sessions, Tuesday, April 6, 7 to 8:30pm or Wednesday, April 7, 9:15 to
10:45am. Space is limited. Register at the information desk on the lower level,
by calling 781-848-0405, x4417 or sign up through our online calendar.
Friends of Thayer Public Library concert series hosts Artem Belogurov, pianist,
who will present a program of Hayden, Beethoven, and Chopin. Sunday, March 21 at
3pm. Come early for a good seat.
Join us for a movie showing of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window starring
Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly. It’s the story of a New York photographer, L.
B. Jefferies, who is confined to his small apartment with a broken leg. To pass
the time he snoops on his neighbors, believing there’s been a murder. It only
takes one witness to spoil the perfect crime. Sponsored by the library
Readers’ Group Book Club on Tuesday, March 30 at 6:30pm.
Give moral and financial support to your community school Scrabble champs and
wish them victory as they compete at the National School Scrabble Championship
on April 9-10 in Orlando, Florida. All proceeds will go to the Friends of TPL to
support the teams’ travel expenses. A Papa Gino’s Community Fundraiser will
be held on St Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17 from 4 to 9pm at 240 Grove
Street, Braintree. Celebrate this special day and bring your family out to eat.
Our teams will earn 20% of the sales. Pick up a flyer first at the library.
Then, be sure to submit your flyer when ordering at the restaurant. And on
Saturday, April 3 from 11am to 4pm, the Friends of TPL will host a silent
auction in Logan Auditorium. .
Teen events: Thursday, March 25 from 6 to 8:30pm we’re showing YA Movie Night
on the big screen, in a continuation of our year of "books that have been
turned into movies" series, just for young adults. Get ready for heart
pounding excitement and high stakes action. Matt Damon plays Jason Bourne, an
amnesiac fighting for his life in “The Bourne Identity.” We'll have
free food and drinks. Because this film is rated PG-13, the event is open to
ages 13-18 only. For more information, contact Reba Tierney, Young Adult
Librarian at 781-848-0405 x4415 or rtierney@braintreema.gov.
On Saturday, March 27 from 2 to 3:30pm, Thayer Public Library is proud to
present acclaimed young adult author Mark Peter Hughes. Mark is the author of
“I am the Wallpaper” and “Lemonade Mouth.” He will meet
with readers to discuss his experiences and his writing. At the end of his
presentation, he will be happy to take any questions and sign books, which will
be for sale courtesy of the Friends of Thayer Public Library. Snacks will be
served. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to hear and meet a successful
author. Especially for tweens and teens, but all are welcome.
Crafters, hold the dates: Coming to the library this summer is a repeat of our
fabulous craft shows in the parking lot on Washington Street. Our unique
crafters will return with new and exciting items. Craft show dates are Saturday,
July 10 and Saturday, August 14 from 9am to 2pm.We welcome everyone who wants to
participate and support the library. The fee of $35.00 per event goes to the
Friends of Thayer Public Library. Pick up applications for the craft shows at
the library or call Sunny Shaw at 781-848-6724. In addition to the craft show,
the Braintree Farmers Market will be open and the Braintree Historical Society
may have a program in the same area. We strive to make the day fun for the young
and the young at heart. Mark your calendar now and plan to attend our town
square social.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
Follow us on Twitter at
ThayerPublicLib.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public
Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is
to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library
and its services.
March
10, 2010
Calling
all Friends. Now is the time for all good Friends to come to the aid of their
library. The Friends of Thayer Public Library need not only your financial
support. We also need your volunteer energy and skills to help us solidify and
expand our services to the library. Do you have a few hours a month to become a
working Friend? Do you have expertise or interest in any of the following areas:
membership, music concerts, book sale, Friends café, hazardous waste day,
author series, library program assistance, executive board, fundraising,
publicity? Even if your only skill is lifting heavy objects, we need you –
actually, we especially need you if you can lift heavy objects. Why not get your
whole family to join the Friends? The library is your community resource –
please support it financially and through your volunteer efforts with the
Friends. We need you now, we need you today. Friends membership brochures are
available at the library. Contact Betsy Wolfe, Library Director, for more
information at 781-848-0405 x4420 or ewolfe@braintreema.gov
(email subject: Friends Volunteer.)
Looking for work? Come to our training class where you will learn about online
resources that can help find your next dream job. During the session you will
learn to search our JobView database, set up a monster.com account, learn how to
search monster.com and Yahoo Hot Jobs, learn how to upload your resume to a job
site, search local job listings and avoid employment scams. Participants must
have basic Internet skills, a valid email address, and an electronic copy of
their resume. Choose from two sessions, Tuesday, April 6, 7 to 8:30pm or
Wednesday, April 7, 9:15 to 10:45am. Space is limited. Register at the
information desk on the lower level, by calling 781-848-0405, x4417 or sign up
through our online calendar.
March Madness! New releases are hot off the press. If you are planning a trip in
March and want to catch up on the most current fiction, look for these titles
coming soon. “House Rules” by Jodi Picoult - Picoult never fails to
grip your emotions and this novel is no different. The story is about a teenage
boy with Aspergers syndrome. Critically acclaimed author Ian McEwan’s novel
“Solar” delves into the issue of global warming, and is scheduled for
release March 18. If you need to pack light, pack a paperback. “Rouge
Forces” by Dale Brown is a military adventure due to be released in
paperback this month. Brown is one of the best writers of military fiction. When
planning your vacation don’t forget to visit the travel section of the
library. All items can be accessed through our catalog located on our website at
thayerpubliclibrary.net.
Give moral and financial support to your community school Scrabble champs and
wish them victory in Orlando. Two teams of Braintree middle school students will
compete at the National School Scrabble Championship on April 9-10 in Orlando,
Florida. To make this possible, they must raise funds to offset the associated
costs. All proceeds will go to the Friends of TPL to support the teams’ travel
expenses. There will be a Scrabble Tournament on Saturday, March 13 from 1 to
7pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 519 Washington Street, Braintree. This
tournament is for experienced players only. Entrance fee is $10 per team.
Register in advance by email to tplscrabble@pattnet.com.
A Papa Gino’s Community Fundraiser will be held on St Patrick’s Day,
Wednesday, March 17 from 4 to 9pm at 240 Grove Street, Braintree. Celebrate this
special day and bring your family out to eat. Our teams will earn 20% of the
sales. Be sure to submit your flyer when ordering. Flyers can be found at all
levels at the library. And on Saturday, April 3 from 11am to 4pm, the Friends of
TPL will host a silent auction in the Logan Auditorium.
Learn more about researching your Irish heritage by attending Erin in the
USA: Irish Research on this Side of the Atlantic with Michael Brophy,
genealogist. Presented on Thursday, March 11 at 6:30pm, this PowerPoint
presentation is intended for an intermediate level research audience, but all
are welcome. You have found a place name for your Irish ancestor in the Emerald
Isle. Now it is time to explore Irish records and resources available here in
the United States to make the most of your Irish research trip.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
Follow us on Twitter at
ThayerPublicLib.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public
Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is
to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library
and its services.
March
3, 2010
The
weather outside is frightful –it’s March in New England, after all. But
don’t let the weather stop you from donating your gently used books to the
Friends of Thayer Public Library. We know there is a lot of competition out
there for your used books and clothing. You may see donation bins in supermarket
parking lots and other convenient drop off locations. But did you know that
these donation boxes don’t always directly benefit a charity? Some are
for-profit companies; others are non-profit but send shredded materials bulk
rate far overseas. I encourage you to directly benefit your own community by
taking the extra time to bring your book donations into the library and your
used clothing to known, local charities. That’s the only way you can be
certain that 100% of your good will efforts benefit your community directly.
Charity begins at home, the old saying reminds us. And there is no worthier
community home base than Thayer Public Library.
If you haven’t visited our YA Room lately, located on the lower level,
you’re missing a creative and engaging space that draws more teens to the
library every day. Young Adult Librarian Reba Tierney has been invited to serve
on a panel discussing Teen Spaces in Libraries. This panel will be part of a day
of workshops and presentations at the second annual Statewide Teen Librarian
Summit on Tuesday, March 16. The Summit is sponsored by the Massachusetts
Regional Library System. Congratulations, Reba.
Registration is now open for computer classes scheduled in March and April.
Topics include email, Microsoft Word 2007, online job hunting, and the popular
3-part series introducing computers and Internet searching. Classes are free but
registration is required. You may register through our online calendar, in
person on the lower level, or call 781-848-0405 x4417. Do it now, because space
is limited. Registrants for all classes must have a basic familiarity using a
mouse and keyboard.
Thayer Public Library is going national, thanks to the ongoing efforts of
Reference Librarian Priscilla Crane and sponsorship by the Friends of Thayer
Public Library. The Friends will be represented by two teams of middle school
students at the National School Scrabble Championship on April 9-10 in Orlando,
Florida. To make this possible, they must raise funds to offset the associated
costs. All proceeds will go to the Friends of TPL to support the teams’ travel
expenses. There will be a Scrabble Tournament on Saturday, March 13 from 1 to
7pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 519 Washington Street, Braintree. This
tournament is for experienced players only. Entrance fee is $10 per team.
Register in advance by email to tplscrabble@pattnet.com.
A Papa Gino’s Community Fundraiser will be held on St Patrick’s Day,
Wednesday, March 17 from 4 to 9pm at 240 Grove Street, Braintree. Celebrate this
special day and bring your family out to eat. Our teams will earn 20% of the
sales. Be sure to submit your flyer when ordering. Flyers can be found at all
levels at the library. And on Saturday, April 3 from 11am to 4pm, the Friends of
TPL will host a silent auction in the Logan Auditorium. Give moral and financial
support to your community Scrabble champs and wish them victory in Orlando.
You’re in for a special treat on Tuesday, March 9 from 7 to 8:30pm. We are
proud to host an evening with author, state senator, and UMASS President William
M. Bulger, as he discusses his book “James Michael Curley: A Short Biography
with Personal Reminiscences.” Special guest, Braintree Mayor Joseph Sullivan
will introduce Mr. Bulger, who is a gifted and entertaining speaker. Following a
discussion and question/answer session, Mr. Bulger will be available to sign
copies of his book, which will be made available for sale at the event courtesy
of The Friends of Thayer Public Library. Come early to make sure to get a seat.
Just in time for St. Patty’s day, learn more about researching your Irish
heritage by attending Erin in the USA: Irish Research on this Side of the
Atlantic with Michael Brophy, genealogist. Presented on Thursday, March 11 at
6:30pm, this PowerPoint presentation is intended for an intermediate level
research audience, but all are welcome. You have found a place name for your
Irish ancestor in the Emerald Isle. Now it is time to explore Irish records and
resources available here in the United States to make the most of your Irish
research trip. Census substitutes such as Griffith’s Valuation and the Tithe
Applotments will be discussed and explained along with the householder’s index
for both. Church records and vital records for Ireland will be examined.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
Follow us on Twitter at
ThayerPublicLib.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public
Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is
to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library
and its services.
February
24, 2010
Sometimes,
reaching a conclusion is easy, like knowing that 2 x 2 = 4, or that the sky is
blue. Other times, issues are more complex. You wish to form an opinion but need
more information. If you want to know what you’re talking about before you
speak, try our Opposing Viewpoints database. It is a premier full text resource
which covers all of today’s hottest issues, from terrorism to endangered
species, stem cell research to gun control. Pulling together information from
magazines, academic journals, newspapers, government statistics, and even
podcasts, it’s perfect for many middle and high school assignments, but it is
also comprehensive enough to provide new information to all of us who place a
premium on staying well informed on both sides of the tough issues. You can
access the database from the Opposing Viewpoints icon right on our website.
Just in time for St. Patty’s day, learn more about researching your Irish
heritage by attending Erin in the USA: Irish Research on this Side of the
Atlantic with Michael Brophy, genealogist. Presented on Thursday, March 11 at
6:30pm, this PowerPoint presentation is intended for an intermediate level
research audience, but all are welcome. You have found a place name for your
Irish ancestor in the Emerald Isle. Now it is time to explore Irish records and
resources available here in the United States to make the most of your Irish
research trip. Census substitutes such as Griffith’s Valuation and the Tithe
Applotments will be discussed and explained along with the householder’s index
for both. Church records and vital records for Ireland will be examined.
You’re in for a special treat on Tuesday, March 9 from 7 to 8:30pm. We are
proud to host an evening with author, state senator, and UMASS President William
M. Bulger, as he discusses his book “James Michael Curley: A Short
Biography with Personal Reminiscences.” Special guest, Braintree Mayor
Joseph Sullivan will introduce Mr. Bulger, who is a gifted and entertaining
speaker. Following a discussion and question/answer session, Mr. Bulger will be
available to sign copies of his book, which will be made available for sale at
the event courtesy of The Friends of Thayer Public Library. Come early to make
sure to get a seat.
Do your children like to make crafts? If so, bring them to the Children’s
Department on Tuesday, March 2 at 3:30pm when children in third grade and up
will make a fun craft. If your child is kindergarten age or older, the next date
for crafts is Thursday, March 11 at 3:30pm.
Join us on Thursday, Feb 25 from 7-8pm in the Young Adult room for our extra
special teen YA Café, an acoustic night of music and entertainment. If you
sing, write poetry, or play an instrument, stop by the YA room to share your
talent. There will be food and drink, and all teens ages 12-18 are invited. We
will also have several board and card games available if you need to take a
study break. You can sign up to perform by registering online or stopping by the
reference desk, located on the lower level of the library. If you don't get a
chance to signup, you are still welcome to come by and perform, grab a snack, or
just enjoy the music. Contact rtierney@braintreema.gov
for more information, or follow us
on Twitter at ThayerPublicLib.
Don’t get snowed in without at least one good book. Instead, get through these
long winter nights with a book series. Titles in a series offer a variety of
characters that develop throughout each book. Some of the most popular series
titles are Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, and the Twilight series. Consider
reading the Southern Vampire Mysteries series, also known as “True Blood”
by Charlaine Harris. “Dead Until Dark” won the Anthony Award. If you
like action and adventure read the Bourne series by Robert Ludlum or Horatio
Hornblower series by C.S. Forester. For a gentler read consider the Mitford
Years series by Jan Karon or the Heritage of Lancaster County series by Beverly
Lewis.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public
Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is
to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library
and its services.
February
17, 2010
I’m
wondering if you’ve heard of the Audie awards? Audie awards, sponsored by the
Audio Publishers Association (APA), have been given annually since 1987 to the
best audio books in the industry. Many categories are considered such as
fiction, humor, history, and mystery. The award is not only for the quality of
the writing, but also the quality and interpretation of the narration
performance. 2009 winners include: “Duma Key” by Stephen King,
narrated by John Slatter; “Elmer Gantry” by Sinclair Lewis, narrated
by Anthony Heald; and “Child 44” by Tom Rob Smith, narrated by Dennis
Boutsikaris. To see a list of more winners and nominated titles for 2009, visit
our reference department. To place a hold on any of these titles visit us at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
Audio books are easy, convenient, and come in a variety of formats. Listen up,
we have just the thing for you. Try a Playaway (an audio book on MP3 player, all
self inclusive in the package – all you need are earphones) or an audio book
on CD. You can also download books through our Overdrive account on our website.
Overdrive books are free to borrow. Simply set up an account with your library
card number, then download an audio MP3 file to your computer. Listen on your
computer, or transfer it to your handheld if you like. Overdrive has hundreds of
new titles of spoken audio books and - news flash - now carries e-books in pdf
and epub file formats. You can even download Overdrive titles to your Sony
E-Reader or Barnes & Noble Nook reader. With so many options for listening
and reading electronically, you may never go back to the printed word on paper
again. But whatever way you get your reading in, remember, reading is
fundamental.
Please note this special opportunity to hear a true library supporter and gifted
author speak. On Tuesday, March 9 from 7 to 8:30pm, we are proud to host an
evening with author, state senator, and UMASS President William M. Bulger, as he
discusses his book “James Michael Curley: A Short Biography with Personal
Reminiscences.” Special guest, Braintree Mayor Joseph Sullivan will
introduce Mr. Bulger. Following a discussion and question/answer session, Mr.
Bulger will be available to sign copies of his book, which will be made
available for sale at the event courtesy of The Friends of Thayer Public
Library. Come early to make sure to get a seat.
Some people just can’t get enough of Valentine’s Day. If you’re one of
them, visit our valentine display on the main level. Romance novels are a great
escape and always have a wonderful ending. Treat yourself to a romance suspense
novel. “Deep Down” by Karen Harper takes you high into the
mountains of Kentucky to solve a disappearance and on country roads discovering
love. If you enjoy something a little less heart pounding, read “True Love
and Other Disasters” by Rachel Gibson. Who would think true love could be
such a disaster? To place a hold on these titles or to find other books written
by these authors please visit our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
The Ides of March are approaching, and I know for a fact, you still haven’t
signed up to follow our Twitter
account. To meet our goal of 300 followers, please act soon. Click on our
website, then link to follow us on Twitter.
It’s a fun, easy way to keep up with what’s happening at your library.
In the display cases at the Washington Street entrance through the end of
February, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts celebrate their 100th anniversary. Our
March display will be something entirely different: an exhibit of porcelain
dolls by a local collector. Each month brings new displays. Even if you enter
the library through our main entrance parking lot side, try to make a point to
stop by our display cases at the Washington Street entrance to see something new
and interesting.
Concert for flute and piano. On Sunday, Feb 21, Donald Zook, flute and Stephen
Young, piano, will perform at 3pm. They will play works of Mozart, Foss, Barber,
Dvorak and Doppler. This performance is sponsored by The Friends of the Library
and supported, in part by The South Shore Playhouse Associates. It is free and
open to the public. For information call 781-413-1327.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public
Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is
to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library
and its services.
February
10, 2010
What’s
so special about February 14? If you guessed Valentine’s Day, you’d be only
partially correct. This year, our day of hearts, roses, and chocolates is also
Chinese New Year. Did you know that 2010 is year 4707 in the Chinese calendar?
And each year is named for one of 12 animals.
To usher in the Year of the Tiger, the Children’s Department will host a
colorful display of pictures and belongings related to this holiday. There are
pink child’s shoes from China, lucky money envelopes and more. Come celebrate
by making a Chinese New Year crafts project. The next session of Afterschool
Crafts for children is Thursday, Feb 11 at 3:30pm. For children in kindergarten
and up; no sign-up needed.
If you would like to share a book about this holiday with a young one, “Lion
Dancer” by Kate Waters is an introduction to Chinese New Year. The story
follows Ernie, in words and photographs, as he prepares to wear the dancing
dragon costume in the annual parade. In the library, copies are under JE 394.2
WAT on the upper level, or ask a staff member for help.
Teens, are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Join us on Thursday, Feb 11, from
6:30 to 8:30pm as we continue our books-that-have-been-made-into -movies series
with “10 Things I Hate About You.” This series is intended for teens
ages 13-18. Rated PG-13, you must be 13 to attend. “10 Things I Hate About
You” was Heath Ledger’s break-out role, features an all star cast, and
was loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. It is free,
and we will have sweet snacks and drinks, too.
The Teen Anime/Manga Club will meet on Saturday, Feb 13, from 2:30 to 4pm. If
you are between the ages of 12-18 and like to draw, watch Anime, read Manga, and
discuss favorite books, characters and more, please join us. Snacks, drinks and
drawing materials are all provided.
Stay tuned for more details on our Young Adult Karaoke and Open Mic event to be
held on Saturday, Feb 20 from 2-4:30pm. For ages 12 to 18.
Speaking of love and Valentine’s Day, next time you are in the library check
out our romance and love books. We stock historical romances, supernatural
romances (vampires and such), chick lit, and more. It’s easy to find romance
titles using our online catalog. Go to our website at thayerpubliclibrary.net
and click on the Catalog tab at the top. Type “romance” into the search box
and click on subject. We have everything from DVDs such as “Moonlight
Serenade” starring Amy Adams, to paperbacks like “She Ain’t the One”
by bestselling authors Carl Weber and Mary B. Morrison. We're in the mood for
romance, aren’t you?
Concert for flute and piano. On Sunday, Feb 21, Donald Zook, flute and Stephen
Young, piano, will perform at 3pm. They will play works of Mozart, Foss, Barber,
Dvorak and Doppler. This performance is sponsored by The Friends of the Library
and supported, in part by The South Shore Playhouse Associates. It is free and
open to the public. For information call 781-413-1327.
Show a little love to your library this Valentine’s Day; or if you prefer, the
strength of a tiger in your convictions. Either way, the Friends of Thayer
Public Library urgently need your donations to stock their ongoing book sale.
Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends. Paperbacks are
especially needed, but all books in good condition, except textbooks, are
welcome. Bring your donations to the lower level of the library anytime the
library is open. All proceeds benefit the library. It’s time to demonstrate
the wisdom of the ages in your actions. In turn, we thank you with open hearts
and generous wishes for a prosperous New Year.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public
Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is
to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library
and its services.
February
3, 2010
To
tweet or not to tweet, that is the question. Thayer Public Library started a
Twitter account a few months back, and we now have 60 followers. We have a goal
to expand to 300 followers by the Ides of March (for those who haven’t read
Shakespeare since high school, that’s March 15.) It’s easy - from our
website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net,
click on the Twitter link and
open up your own account. Become a follower today, and receive text messages
about what’s happening at the library, all retrievable from your computer or
handheld device. Wherefore art thou, if not keeping up to date with what’s new
at Thayer Public Library?
In honor of President's Day this month our librarians have created a display of
books dedicated to the lives of United States Presidents. Stop down to the lower
level and browse through our nation's history. Julius Caesar beware - some of us
prefer to read about George Washington.
Teen news: we’ve started a new DVD and CD collection just for teens. Come in
and check it out, and feel free to leave suggestions for new titles. Love to
read but not sure what to read next? Have a book or idea you want to discuss?
Check out “Reba Recommends”, a new link off the teen page of our website at thayerpubliclibrary.net,
where Reba, the YA librarian, shares her current reads and recommendations. If
you do have ideas, comments or suggestions, email Reba at rtierney@braintreema.gov,
and she will post your email and respond.
The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) will meet on Saturday, Feb 6 from 2-3pm in the
Young Adult room. Food and drinks will be provided. If you are not yet a member
of TAG and are interested in joining, please contact Reba
Tierney.
During the school year, the Young Adult Literature Club will meet once a month
to practice writing and discuss favorite book and authors. This month, the
meeting will take place in the Young Adult room Saturday, Feb 6 from 3:30-4:30pm
to discuss The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. And of course, we will
have snacks. .
All the world’s a stage. Stay tuned for more details on our Young Adult
Karaoke and Open Mic event to be held on Saturday, Feb 20 from 2-4:30pm. For
ages 12 to 18.
For future Shakespeare lovers: Monday morning winter story times continue
through Feb 22. At 9:15am, there is the Book Babies series. Simple books and
songs are enjoyed by infants and toddlers through 24 months and their
caregivers. Book Babies story times last about 20 minutes; no sign up is
required. At 10am and 11am, story times for ages 2 and 3 are scheduled. Stories,
songs and a simple craft are presented; no sign ups.
Longer stories, songs and a more involved craft are available for ages 3-5 on
Wednesdays at 10am and 1pm. Sign up for the 7 week session through our online
registration system. At www.thayerpubliclibrary.net,
click on Upcoming Events and then click on the listing. Use the REGISTER button
to add your information. If you have a difficulty registering online, call the
Children's Department at 781-848-0405 x4425.
The Friends of Thayer Public Library urgently need your donations to stock their
ongoing book sale. Have you read your copy of Macbeth twice? Got an extra copy
of Midsummer Night’s Dream? Please consider donating your gently used books to
the Friends. Paperbacks are especially needed, but all books in good condition,
except textbooks, are welcome. Bring your donations to the lower level of the
library anytime the library is open. The Bard thanks thee; we thank you most
sincerely for supporting your local library.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public
Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is
to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library
and its services.
January 27, 2010
Book lovers everywhere take delight in their public libraries. One frequent user of Thayer Public Library has this to say: “I am an avid reader and cannot imagine having to buy all the books I read.” Another adds, “It sounds cliché, but as I tell my daughter, when you have a library card, you have all the knowledge in the world available to you.” Wiser words from your neighbors and friends were never spoken about the value of your local library. Please visit us today, and the week after, and the week after that.
For our youngest book lovers: Monday morning winter story times continue through Feb 22. At 9:15am, there is the Book Babies series. Simple books and songs are enjoyed by infants and toddlers through 24 months and their caregivers. Book Babies story times last about 20 minutes; no sign up is required. At 10am and 11am, story times for ages 2 and 3 are scheduled. Stories, songs and a simple craft are presented; no sign ups.
Longer stories, songs and a more involved craft are available for ages 3-5 on Wednesdays at 10am and 1pm. Sign up for the 7 week session through our online registration system. At
www.thayerpubliclibrary.net, click on Upcoming Events and then click on the listing. Use the REGISTER button to add your information. If you have a difficulty registering online, call the Children's Department at 781-848-0405 x4425.
An afterschool craft program for children ages five and older will be held on Thursday Jan 28 at 3:30pm. Come create a craft snowman. All supplies are provided. No signups.
It’s time for the National School Scrabble Championship for students in grades 5 through 8. The library playoffs are on Saturday, Jan 30 at 1pm. The top two scorers will be invited to participate as a team in the National School Scrabble Championship in Orlando, Florida on April 9-10. The Friends of Thayer Public Library will provide for the registration fees for the team, but each team member is responsible for his own travel expenses. Everyone in grades 5 - 8 is welcome but be warned - this is not a beginner’s game. The library hosts open practice on Thursday nights at 6:30 on the lower level.
Teens, don’t let the wintry start to 2010 get your spirits down. If you are between the ages of 12 and 18, why not stop by the library and give us a try? You’ll be amazed at how much we have to offer you and your friends. For example, on Thursday, Jan 28, from 7-8pm, the library will host a special YA Café. Come spend an hour in the YA room on the lower level. Listen to music, play board games, even share your musical or literary talent. For more information on teen programs, contact
rtierney@braintreema.gov or call 781-848-0405 x4415.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level, unless otherwise noted. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Check out our website at
www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and its service.
January
20, 2010
You made a New
Year’s resolution to read more, but already finding you don’t have the time?
Don’t despair; instead, try a short story. Short stories will fit right into
your schedule. “Last Rung on the Ladder” by Stephen King will have you
hooked. Edgar Allen Poe’s detective stories are fast paced and just as
satisfying as a mystery novel. You won’t be disappointed in “The Murders of
Rue Morgue “or “The Purloined Letter.”
How about a collection of short stories? Try “Under the Red Flag” by Ha Jin,
who won the Flannery O’Connor award for short fiction. Each story is steeped
in Chinese culture. To find these short stories and many more, go to wwww.thayerpubliclibrary.net
and click on catalog.
For our youngest book lovers: Monday morning winter story times continue through
Feb 22. At 9:15am, there is the Book Babies series. Simple books and songs are
enjoyed by infants and toddlers through 24 months and their caregivers. Book
Babies story times last about 20 minutes; no sign up is required. At 10am and
11am, story times for ages 2 and 3 are scheduled. Stories, songs and a simple
craft are presented; no sign ups.
Longer stories, songs and a more involved craft are available for ages 3-5 on
Wednesdays at 10am and 1pm. Sign up for the 7 week session through our online
registration system. At www.thayerpubliclibrary.net,
click on Upcoming Events and then click on the listing. Use the REGISTER button
to add your information. If you have a difficulty registering online, call the
Children's Department at 781-848-0405 x4425.
An afterschool craft program for children ages five and older will be held on
Thursday Jan 28 at 3:30pm. Come create a craft snowman. All supplies are
provided. No signups.
It’s time for the National School Scrabble Championship for students in grades
5 through 8. The library playoffs are on Saturday, Jan 30 at 1pm. The top two
scorers will be invited to participate as a team in the National School Scrabble
Championship in Orlando, Florida on April 9-10. The Friends of Thayer Public
Library will provide for the registration fees for the team, but each team
member is responsible for his own travel expenses. Everyone in grades 5 - 8 is
welcome but be warned - this is not a beginner’s game. The library hosts open
practice on Thursday nights at 6:30 on the lower level.
Teens, don’t let the wintry start to 2010 get your spirits down. If you are
between the ages of 12 and 18, why not stop by the library and give us a try?
You’ll be amazed at how much we have to offer you and your friends. For
example, on Thursday, Jan 28, from 7-8pm, the library will host a special YA Café.
Come spend an hour in the YA room on the lower level. Listen to music, play
board games, even share your musical or literary talent. For more information on
teen programs, contact rtierney@braintreema.gov
or call 781-848-0405 x4415.
Did you know that our library now has a Twitter account? You can see for
yourself on our webpage at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
Become a follower of ThayerPublicLib tweets, and have these same messages texted
to your handheld or emailed to you. Go to
twitter.com to set up your own personal account.
The Friends of Thayer Public Library will host an electronics drop off
collection in the parking lot of Town Hall on Saturday, Jan 23 from 9am to noon.
All old equipment including televisions, computer screens, small refrigerators,
microwaves, toaster ovens, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers will be accepted;
however, no hazardous waste allowed. Storm (heavy snow) date is Jan 30.
John Cramer, pianist and composer, will perform at the library on Sunday, Jan 24
at 3pm. This free concert is sponsored by The Friends of Thayer Public Library
ongoing concert series. Sunday concerts are popular, so come a little early to
ensure a seat.
The Friends of Thayer Public Library need your gently used books for their
ongoing book sale located on the lower level of the library. Paperbacks and hard
covers are appreciated. We cannot accept textbooks, magazines, newspapers, or
books in poor condition. All donations benefit the library and may be brought to
the lower level. Thank you for supporting your library.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public
Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is
to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library
and its services.
January 13, 2010
January is a
blockbuster month for teens at Thayer Public Library. If you are between the
ages of 12 and 18, why not stop by the library and give us a try in 2010?
You’ll be amazed at how much we have to offer you and your friends. For
starters, on Thursday, Jan 14 at 6pm, we will kick off a new young adult movie
series featuring books that have been made into movies, showing on the big
screen in Logan Auditorium. Our first viewing is the award winning movie, Friday
Night Lights. There will be game day snacks, NFL trivia and more. The movie is
rated PG-13; you must be at least 13 to attend this event.
Saturday, Jan 16, from 2:30-4pm, the Teen Anime/Manga Group will meet. If you
are between the ages of 12-18, and like to draw, watch Anime, read Manga, and
discuss favorite books, characters and more, please join us. Snacks, drinks and
drawing materials are all provided.
Tuesday, Jan 19, from 2:30-4pm, the library will host Teen Wii Time, projected
on the big screen in Logan Auditorium. Young adults between the ages of 12-18
are welcome to join us as we play Smash Brothers, Mario Kart and more. Register
for this event at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net, click on Upcoming Events and the
Jan 19 listing. While registration is not necessary, registered participants
will be given priority playing time.
Thursday, Jan 28, from 7-8pm, the library will host a special YA Café. Come
spend an hour in the YA room on the lower level. Listen to music, play board
games, even share your musical or literary talent. For more information on teen
programs, contact rtierney@braintreema.gov
or call 781-848-0405 x4415.
The Friends of Thayer Public Library will host an electronics drop off
collection in the parking lot of Town Hall on Saturday, Jan 23 from 9am to noon.
All old equipment including televisions, computer screens, small refrigerators,
microwaves, toaster ovens, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers will be accepted;
however, no hazardous waste allowed. Storm (heavy snow) date is Jan 30.
John Cramer, pianist and composer, will perform at the library on Sunday, Jan 24
at 3pm. This free concert is sponsored by The Friends of Thayer Public Library
ongoing concert series. Sunday concerts are popular, so come a little early to
ensure a seat.
For our youngest book lovers: Monday morning winter story times are starting
this week, through Feb 22 (closed for Jan 18 Martin Luther King Jr Day.) At
9:15am, there is the Book Babies series. Simple books and songs are enjoyed by
infants and toddlers through 24 months and their caregivers. Book Babies story
times last about 20 minutes; no sign up is required. At 10am and 11am, story
times for ages 2 and 3 are scheduled. Stories, songs and a simple craft are
presented; no sign ups.
Longer stories, songs and a more involved craft are available for ages 3-5 on
Wednesdays at 10am and 1pm. Sign up for the 7 week session beginning January 13
through our online registration system. At www.thayerpubliclibrary.net,
click on Upcoming Events and then click on the January 13 listing. Use the
REGISTER button to add your information. If you have a difficulty registering
online, call the Children's Department at 781-848-0405 x4425.
It’s time for the National School Scrabble Championship for students in grades
5 through 8. The library playoffs are on Saturday, Jan 30 at 1pm. The top two
scorers will be invited to participate as a team in the National School Scrabble
Championship in Orlando, Florida on April 9-10. The Friends of Thayer Public
Library will provide for the registration fees for the team, but each team
member is responsible for his own travel expenses. Everyone in grades 5 - 8 is
welcome but be warned - this is not a beginner’s game. The library hosts open
practice on Thursday nights at 6:30 on the lower level.
There is still time to sign up for computer classes scheduled for January and
February. Topics include email, Microsoft Word 2007, online job hunting, and a
3-part series introducing computers and Internet searching. Classes are free but
class size is limited and registration is required. You may register in person
on the lower level or call 781-848-0405 x4417. Registrants must have basic
familiarity using a mouse and keyboard.
The Friends of Thayer Public Library need your gently used books for their
ongoing book sale located on the lower level of the library. Paperbacks and hard
covers are appreciated. We cannot accept textbooks, magazines, newspapers, or
books in poor condition. All donations benefit the library and may be brought to
the lower level. Thank you for supporting your library.
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident
of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level,
unless otherwise noted. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring
photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer
Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more
information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
This column is submitted by Betsy Wolfe, Director of Thayer Public Library
with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to
highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and
its services.