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Dewey Dispatch Online Edition
September 3, 2010
772-4346
Contents:
Library Events & Info
Community Notes
New Books & More: (Fiction, Nonfiction, DVD)
About the E-mail Newsletter
Library Events & Info:
We have a great calendar of events on our Web site! ~Take a look at http://library.strathamnh.gov~and click on “Library Events.” ~ All of the following programs are free and open to the public.
- Library Raffle – Win a Nook E-Book Reader!
Raffle 9/1-9/25 ~~ Tickets available at the Library! Tickets $5 each or 5 for $20
The Nook E-book reader can be used with the library’s subscription to Overdrive where users can download ebooks for free! ~This reader has wireless capability, allows you to control font size, “bookmark” your place and highlight favorite quotes. ~With 2GB of memory, the Nook stores up to 1,500 books, newspapers and magazines (downloaded from Overdrive or purchased online). ~This prize, generously donated by a Friend of the Library, is worth $170.00 (with case). ~ALL proceeds support the library's
expansion/renovation.
Get Your Tickets Today!! ~
- Library Open House: Saturday, Sept. 25, 1 – 4 pm -- Presentations at 3 pm
Everyone is invited to join us for tours, entertainment, refreshments and the raffle drawing. Spend a fun afternoon celebrating all that the library has to offer! ~~
Upcoming Library Programs:
- Fish, Trees, Fish & Factories: The Environmental History of New Hampshire,
Monday, Sept. 13, 7 pm @ Firehouse, Morgera Community Room
The Stratham Historical Society and Wiggin Memorial Library present "Fish, Trees, Sheep & Factories: The Environmental History of New Hampshire," by UNH Professor Jeff Bolster. This richly illustrated talk about changes to the land and water of the Seacoast region from the Little Ice Age to the present, raises questions about history, stewardship and the future quality of life in this place we call home. Professor Jeff Bolster is the editor of Cross-Grained and Wily Waters: A Guide to the Piscataqua Maritime Region, and author of several other books and many articles.
- Mindful Eating with Susan Engle, Thursday, Sept. 16, 6:30 pm
Do you eat while reading, watching TV, or driving? If you do, you are like most Americans today. Eating while multitasking often leads to over eating. Mindfulness means "pure awareness", accepting the moment without judgment or criticism. How often do you let yourself enjoy your food in this way? Food is food, it is neither good nor bad. But we insist on giving these labels to foods and feel "guilty" eating certain foods. Mindful eating is about slowing down and being super aware of what you are doing. Are you eating out of habit? Are you letting yourself choose food that is satisfying? It is not realistic to eat this way all the time, but practicing mindful eating will help you get in touch with your own inner eating expert. Come discuss and experience mindful eating with Susan Engle,
registered dietitian and nutritionist.
- Knitting for Beginners, 10:30 – 11:30 am on Tuesdays Sept. 28 - Oct 26,
Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Did you know once but need a refresher course? Then come join our beginners knitting class and start knitting! Sign-ups are required - 8 person limit. This class is for adults age 18 and up.
Notes from the Children’s Room:
From Miss Jan:
- Sign-up sheets for elementary-aged programs are available at the Youth Circulation Desk.~ Feel free to pick up the September/October Children’s Room calendar outlining all upcoming programming including Baby Lapsits and Storytimes, which start up the week of October 4.~ The September side of the calendar includes some fun activities to do with your children at the library and at home.~ Sign-up sheets and handouts for the “Make a Difference Club” (K-5th) will be available next week, since we’ve been in contact with different organizations needing our help and wanted to be sure we had all the details available for parents before signing up their kids.~ Additional information for all children’s activities can also be found by clicking on “Library Events” on our web site at http://library.strathamnh.gov.~
From Miss Phyllis:
- Book Club Sign-Ups have begun. Children entering Grades 2 – 5 are welcome to sign up for an after school library book club. (Meeting dates and time to be determined once sign-ups are complete.) Details are at the Children’s Check-Out Desk. Feel free to contact Miss Phyllis by e-mail phyllis@wigginml.org or by phone at 772-4346 x 201.
- Knit-Wits resumes its monthly meetings. Knitting for 2nd through 5th grades will have its first school-year meeting on Thursday, October 14th 3:30-4:30pm. Join us if you can. We have plenty of yarn and knitting needles available for those interested in learning how to knit.~ Instructors: Mrs. Hunter and Miss Phyllis (phyllis@wigginml.org / 772-4346 x201
- Teachers!~ It’s time to renew your teacher card and your personal card (those of you who live outside of Stratham). If you are a new Stratham teacher, be sure to stop by and find out all about Wiggin Memorial Library’s teacher card privileges. Contact: Miss Phyllis phyllis@wigginml.org or 772-4346 x 201
- Library Strategic Planning Survey:
Every few years, the Library Board of Trustees and the staff work together on a strategic plan to guide the library's policies, budgeting and decision-making. ~These plans require public input, thoughtful consideration of Stratham today and its library needs, and a proactive outlook. ~
We're asking you to tell us what you think will be the most important library service areas (i.e. different types of things that libraries do for their communities) for the Wiggin Memorial Library over the next few years (and where we should be putting our resources!). ~Fill out our survey here http://library.strathamnh.gov/Pages/StrathamLibrary_Info/stratplan#surveys and let us know what you think. ~Or, print a copy to turn in at the library.
COMMUNITY NOTES:
Knit or Crochet a Troop Cap for U.S. Service Members to be distributed by Pease Greeters. Instructions for knitting or crocheting troop caps for service members are available both at the library and on the library’s website. Finished hats can be dropped off at the library, or you can contact JoAnne Schottler, 772-8620 for more information.
The Fixit Program for Seniors: is a program of volunteers who assist seniors (60 years old and older) or disabled homeowners with minor home repairs and maintenance. Any senior homeowner or disabled homeowner may call for assistance – there is no income requirement to use the service. To reach The Fixit Program, call 603-430-2923 or 1-800-856-5525.
NEW BOOKS & MORE
Books: Fiction:
Mystery & Suspense
Lindsay, Jeff, Dexter by Design
Ross, Ann B., Miss Julia Delivers the Goods
General Fiction
Sherwood, Ben, The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud
Nonfiction:
Literature, includes poetry, essays, humor writing (aka 800s)
Bee, Samantha, I know I Am, But What Are You?
Albert, John-Michael, 2010 Poet’s Guide to New Hampshire
History, Geography & Travel (aka 900s)
Blessing, Anna, Eat.Shop.Boston
Dane, Jan Faust, Eat.Shop.New England
Wellman, Kaie, Eat.Shop.Miami
DVD:
The French Chef
ABOUT THE E-MAIL NEWSLETTER
We publish this newsletter approximately once per week and send it to those people who have signed up to receive library news via e-mail. ~If you know someone who would like to receive this newsletter, please have them visit the web site http://library.strathamnh.gov/subscriber~and choose to subscribe to “Library News”. ~If you would no longer like to receive this newsletter, visit that same Web site and choose “Remove My Name from a List” and your e-mail address will be removed. ~Please do
not respond to these e-mails – if you need to contact the library in response to this newsletter send a message to Library@WigginML.org. ~~~
~--Tricia Ryden, Assistant Director
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