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LIBRARY ADVOCATE
July
28, 2010
Hurricanes, tornadoes, and oil spills – oh my. We’ve got enough worries to last a lifetime, don’t you agree? While we can’t do much as individuals about these disastrous events, it’s wonderful to know that Thayer Public Library can help you keep informed and up to date. Somehow, that helps. The fifth anniversary of one of America’s deadliest natural disasters is August 25. Over 1,800 people lost their lives to Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
“1 Dead in the Attic” is a collection of personal accounts by author Charlie Rose of the consequences of Hurricane Katrina. The library has numerous DVDs, books, and online resources if you want to learn more about Hurricane Katrina or other disasters. Visit our online catalog located on our website at
www.thayerpubliclibrary.net. Remember, you can place holds for materials online and have them delivered for pickup at our circulation desk. If we don’t have what you want, we can get it for you from one of our OCLN member libraries. All free, all easy, and if you don’t find it so, our friendly helpful staff is only a phone call away.
Thayer Public Library’s website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net is a hidden treasure. When was the last time you visited us virtually? Did you know that if you don’t already have a Braintree OCLN library card, you can sign up for a temporary e-card right on our site? The e-card is good for accessing our online products without ever having to come into the library. You will be amazed at our offerings. For example, visit Fiction Connection or NonFiction Connection. If you want recommendations for your next great read, these are very helpful products. You can browse books by topic, genre, setting, character, location, or timeframe. So if you like humorist David Sedaris and want more topics or writing style like his, simply click on the genre tab in NonFiction Connection and then on the keyword
‘humorist.’ It’s easy, it’s located right on our library’s homepage, and the best part is, you won’t have to leave your house or get out of your pajamas to use the resources of Thayer Public Library.
Another way to use our website (have you caught the theme?) The 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 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.
Did you know that Thayer Public Library has more than just major motion pictures on DVD? You'll find non-fiction DVDs, including documentaries, exercise, travel, how-to, home improvement and lots more on the lower level . We've recently added many popular PBS miniseries such as
"Ken Burns' Baseball," "The American
President," "The National Parks," "The
War," and more. Stop by to find a DVD on a subject you're interested in learning more about. If you need help finding what you want, speak up. The staff is eager to assist and won’t make fun of you if you’re choosing disaster movies instead.
DATE CORRECTION: Braintree Kids Have Talent. On Wednesday, July 28 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.
On Thursday, August 12 at 6 p.m., our Young Adult Department hosts an author visit with local author Steven Krasner. Steven is an award winning children’s book author and a retired sports writer who covered the Boston Red Sox on a daily basis for 22 of the 33 years he worked at the Providence (RI) Journal. Open to all ages. This workshop is made possible through a federal Institute for Museum & Library Services LSTA grant, administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Coming up on Saturday, August 14, the Trustees are hosting an Arts & Crafts Fair in conjunction with a book sale by the Friends of the library. Visit us from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with free face painting and balloon art from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. With the Farmers Market across the street, it’s a must attend event. Crafters, there is still time to rent a booth for a $35 fee. Contact Sunny Shaw at 781-848-6724 for more information.
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.
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