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LIBRARY ADVOCATE
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.
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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.
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