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MAY 2015 The newsletter of the Windham Public Library Windham, Maine

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WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 217 Windham Center Road, Windham, Maine 04062

(phone) 207-892-1908

(emai l ) jaa lv ino@windhammaine .us

Movies this month - Page 4

Summer Reading t-shirts - Page 3

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May

25th

Genealogy Workshop - Page 2

Monday, May the 4th

We have something for

Jedi and Sith of every age

throughout the day!

All ages are welcome to

come in costume.

For more information, check our

online calendar or call the library.

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12:00pm – 12:45pm

Star Wars Day event- Parade and party on Endor

Costume parade, followed by munchies, games and photos

with Princess Leia

2:15pm – 4:30pm

Cupcake craft and movie

Decorate a cupcake with your favorite Star Wars image then

watch the animated movie Star Wars the Clone Wars

6:00pm – 6:45pm

Star Wars Day event- Parade and party on Endor

Costume parade, followed by munchies, games and photos

with Princess Leia

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WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 217 Windham Center Road, Windham, ME 04062 MAY 2015

Director’s Note:

April was a month of celebration! We celebrated the hard work of our staff, our dedicated volunteers and

libraries in general as an important institution for learning and fun for the community during National

Library Week, National Library Workers’ Day and National Volunteer Week. The staff and volunteers here

at the library are what make this library special and keep it running so successfully. Each individual is hard

working and committed to helping this community receive the best library service possible and I so

appreciate their efforts. Thank you!

This month, it will be six months since our entry into the Minerva consortium. The service has

taken off and many of you are taking advantage of all the consortium has to offer. Search the

catalog and see all that we have to offer. You will be amazed at what you find!

Finally, you know the saying… April showers bring May flowers… have you started

planning your flower garden? Looking to start a vegetable garden? Are you ready for that

first cookout of the season? We have the resources for you! We have some great new

books on gardening, outdoor cooking and cooking with summer seasonal vegetables.

Check them out!

Don’t forget to visit the library website and click Calendar to see all our events going on

at the library. There’s something for everyone.

I hope to see you in the library soon!

~Jen Alvino

Library Director

Tid-Bit O’ Little Lit

Can you say “Tid-Bit O’ Little Lit” three times fast? Did you know that tongue twisters are good for children’s brain development? For the next few months, Mrs. Currier will start off Books and Babies, very briefly, with a little Tid-Bit (such as that) about young children and the importance of literacy.

Monthly Genealogy Workshop

Friday, May 8th, 1-3 pm

Does the thought of researching your family tree overwhelm you? Don’t let it – it’s easier

than you think. During these classes, you’ll receive guidance for locating family information

at home, and in digitized records, books, indexes and other online sources.

Please call Jen @ the Library (892-1908) with questions about these free workshops.

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Children up to age 5 and their parents or caregivers. This

program includes two stories and several songs. Children

should be able to sit attentively throughout the 30 minute

program. You may wish to call to verify that program is still

being held that day.

Ages 6-24 months and their parents or caregivers. Books

and Babies lasts approximately 20 minutes, and includes

songs, fingerplays, and a story. You may wish to call to

verify that program is still being held that day.

Books and Babies

Tuesdays, 10:15 am

Preschool Story Times

Mondays, 10:30 am and

Thursdays, 10:30 am

WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 217 Windham Center Road, Windham, ME 04062 MAY 2015

Ongoing programs and displays For more information about these or any other library programs, contact the library

or go to www.windham.lib.me.us/calendar

Cornerstones of

Science Display

May & June’s theme:

Zoology!

The Cornerstones of Science works with libraries to create

experiences of science that spark curiosity and foster a

deeper connection to the world around us. The Windham

Public Library maintains a display in the Children’s Room with

handouts, library materials, and various objects revolving

around a topic. All ages are welcome to browse the display.

A picture (book) is worth a thousand words

In the Children’s Room, can you guess which picture book has been

shredded and put into a jar? There will be a sweet treat in your future,

Summer Reading Program T-Shirt Sale!

The childrens’ Summer Reading Program theme “Every Hero Has a Story” can be

celebrated with the purchase of a $5.50 shirt. (Adult sizes also available, some $7.50)

See the folks in the Children’s Room for details. Shirts will be available to try on to be

sure you get the right size. They are a great shade of blue. Come take a look.

The Summer Reading Program calendar for all

ages will be available June 1st. Activities will be

offered throughout the summer. Recognitions and

raffles for prizes will be announced.

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Book

Group The topic for discussion will be Readers' Choice. Whatever your

reading selection, come prepared to share what you liked (or didn't

like) about your book. Please call the Library for more information:

892-1908. This group is aimed at an adult audience, but all ages are

welcome to attend.

This month:

May 26th, 6:15 pm

WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 217 Windham Center Road, Windham, ME 04062 MAY 2015

Join us in the meeting room for free popcorn and a movie. TNT Club programs are

aimed at ‘tweens and teens (ages 10-18), but all ages are welcome. More info at

http://www.windham.lib.me.us/teens

TWEEN MOVIE- Wednesday May13th, 2:15 pm

The Boxtrolls (2014, rating PG, 100 minutes)

TEEN MOVIE- Wednesday May 27th, 2:15 pm

The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies (2014, rating PG-13, 144 minutes)

TNT Club

Movies

This month:

May 28th, 1 pm

Bring your own snacks and join us in the library meeting room for a

movie. This month we'll be watching The Theory of Everything

(2014, PG-13 rating, 123 minutes) starring the Oscar-winning

performance by Eddie Redmayne.

This movie group is aimed at an adult audience, but all ages are

welcome to attend. Please call Barbara for more details: 892-1908.

Movie

Time

Monthly meeting is open to fiction writers of all genres and all skill

levels. Read and give feedback on in-progress stories and novel

excerpts, while also discussing writing craft in general. For more

information please contact the facilitator, Garrin Bufo

(garrin.bufo@gmail.com) or 730-2361.

Fiction Writing

Group

This month:

May 12th, 6-7:30 pm

The library hosts an informal tea in the meeting room. Folks are

encouraged to drop in, share conversation, tea, and goodies.

The tea is open to anyone who would like to stop by that

afternoon, whether you have a library account with us or not.

All ages– kids to adults– are welcome, and the atmosphere is

quite relaxed (no need to dress up, unless you wish). We hope

you (and friends) will come!

Tea For You

@

The Library

No Tea in May; next Tea June 9th

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Exhibit Case

May 1, 2015 -

July 31, 2015

A glimpse of

the past

Art Display

May 1, 2015 -

July 31, 2015

Lindsey Flint

For more information about our displays, go to http://www.windham.lib.me.us/exhibits

WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 217 Windham Center Road, Windham, ME 04062 MAY 2015

to see updates on new

materials, reminders about

programs, and other info

If you are reading a paper copy of this newsletter, please recycle it when you are

through. Thank you. PS- Sharing it with friends is a great way to recycle it!

YOUR LIBRARY STAFF

Library Director: Jen Alvino

Adult Services Librarian: Sally Bannen

Reference/Technology Librarian: Barbara Kelley

Children’s Librarian: Laurel T. Parker

Children’s Room Coordinator: Diana Currier

Library Aides: Janet Stover, Jennifer Dupree

LIBRARY HOURS

Mon & Wed

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tues, Thurs & Fri

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat & Sun

closed

Access our library events calendar at

www.windham.lib.me.us/calendar

Browse our newest library materials at

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Whether you knit, crochet or do any other form of needlework, you

are welcome to join one of our informal groups. Bring your own

project to work on. All ages welcome!

We have a group that meets twice a month in the afternoon, and a

group that meets once a month in the evening. You are welcome to

join any of them. * If attending the evening group and will be

arriving after 6 pm, be sure to call the library before 6 pm so

someone will meet you at the door.

This month:

Afternoon group-

May 12th & 26th, 1-3 pm

Evening group- *

May 14th , 5:30-7 pm

Knitting

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