This Week @ Your Library...
Tuesday
Drop-In Knitting from 10:00AM-Noon
Bring your current project and join our group of knitters and crocheters. All skill levels are welcome. In Stitches meets the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of the month.
Preschool Story Time @ 10:30AM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
High School Drop-In Role Playing Game Night from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Led by volunteer Alex Jozitis, this drop-in fantasy/sci-fi role-play game group meets every other Tuesday. Drop-in and check it out!
Wednesday
Preschool Story Time @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Adult Book Group @ 6:30PM
Friday
Infant Story Time @ 10:30AM
Book Babies is a lap-sit program for infants (newborn-18 months) and their caregivers. This 20-minute program includes simple board books, rhymes and songs.
Toddler Story Time @ 11:30AM
Tiny Tales is a lap-sit program for toddlers (18-35 months) and their caregivers, bridging Book Babies and Preschool Story Time. This program includes simple stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive fun.
Adult Book Group @ 1:00PM
Check Out What Our Book Clubs are Reading...
Book of the Month Club (adults): Imagine Me Gone by Adam Haslett
Page Turners (grades 6-8): Far Far Away by Tom McNeal
Book Bunch (grades 3-5): The Aviary by Kathleen O'Dell
Upcoming Classes, Workshop and Events
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This Week @ Your Library...
Preschool Story Time @ 10:30AM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Wednesday
Preschool Story Time @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Thursday
Drop-In LEGO Club from 6:00-8:00PM
Kids in grades 1-6 build theme-based LEGO creations that are put on display.
Come find out just what a Mentalist does at this fun interactive event.
Friday
Infant Story Time @ 10:30AM
Book Babies is a lap-sit program for infants (newborn-18 months) and their caregivers. This 20-minute program includes simple board books, rhymes and songs.
Toddler Story Time @ 11:30AM
Tiny Tales is a lap-sit program for toddlers (18-35 months) and their caregivers, bridging Book Babies and Preschool Story Time. This program includes simple stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive fun.
Check Out What Our Book Clubs are Reading...
Page Turners (grades 6-8): Far Far Away by Tom McNeal
Book Bunch (grades 3-5): The Aviary by Kathleen O'Dell
Upcoming Classes, Workshop and Events
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Preston Heller, The Mentalist on Thursday
Preston Heller will not tell you what a
mentalist does, he will show you! In so doing, every audience member will
have a unique, personal experience with the “unseen”, including thought
implantation or ‘influence’, revealing of information known only to the
spectator, reading of body language and voice patterns, psychometry and much
more.
Join us on Thursday, October 26th in the Litchfield Middle School cafeteria at 7:00PM for Seeing the Unseen.
Seeing the Unseen is offered to libraries at no cost as part of Heller's 2017 Fighting Hunger Tour. Instead of payment, he encourages attendees to bring canned or dry goods for our local food pantry.
Join us on Thursday, October 26th in the Litchfield Middle School cafeteria at 7:00PM for Seeing the Unseen.
Seeing the Unseen is offered to libraries at no cost as part of Heller's 2017 Fighting Hunger Tour. Instead of payment, he encourages attendees to bring canned or dry goods for our local food pantry.
This free program is open to the public, and 100% family
friendly for ages
12 and up.
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Kid's Book Group Reads The Aviary for November 15th
Book Bunch reads The Aviary by Kathleen O'Dell for their meeting on Wednesday, Month Day. Join the group at 4:00PM for a discussion of the book and a short activity.
Copies of the book are available in the Young Readers' Room.
About the Book
Twelve-year-old Clara Dooley has spent her whole life in the Glendoveer
mansion, where her mother is a servant to the kind and elderly matron of
the house. Clara has never known another home. In fact, she's confined
to the grand estate due to a mysterious heart condition. But it's a
comfortable life, and if it weren't for the creepy squawking birds in
the aviary out back, a completely peaceful one too.
But once old Mrs. Glendoveer passes away, Clara comes to learn many dark secrets about the family. The Glendoveers suffered a horrific tragedy: their children were kidnapped, then drowned. And their father George Glendoveer, a famous magician and illusionist, stood accused until his death. As Clara digs deeper and deeper into the terrifying events, the five birds in the aviary seem to be trying to tell her something. And Clara comes to wonder: what is their true identity? Clara sets out to solve a decades-old murder mystery—and in doing so, unlocks a secret in her own life, too. Kathleen O'Dell deftly weaves magic, secret identities, evil villians, unlikely heroes, and the wonder of friendship into a mystery adventure with all the charm of an old fashioned classic.
But once old Mrs. Glendoveer passes away, Clara comes to learn many dark secrets about the family. The Glendoveers suffered a horrific tragedy: their children were kidnapped, then drowned. And their father George Glendoveer, a famous magician and illusionist, stood accused until his death. As Clara digs deeper and deeper into the terrifying events, the five birds in the aviary seem to be trying to tell her something. And Clara comes to wonder: what is their true identity? Clara sets out to solve a decades-old murder mystery—and in doing so, unlocks a secret in her own life, too. Kathleen O'Dell deftly weaves magic, secret identities, evil villians, unlikely heroes, and the wonder of friendship into a mystery adventure with all the charm of an old fashioned classic.
Labels: book bunch, book discussion for kids, events/activities for kids, KiDS' RooM News
Tween Book Group Reads Far Far Away for November 9th
Page Turners, our book group for tweens in grades 6-8, is reading Far Far Away by Tom McNeal for their get-together on Thursday, November at 2:05PM in Room 10 of the Litchfield Middle School. Page Turners begins with an after-school snack, followed by a discussion of the book, and a short activity.
Copies of the book are available in the upper-level Teen area and the lower-level Young Readers’ Room.
About the Book
Jeremy Johnson Johnson hears voices. Or, specifically, one voice: the ghost of Jacob Grimm, one half of The Brothers Grimm. Jacob watches over Jeremy, protecting him from an unknown dark evil whispered about in the space between this world and the next.
Labels: book discussion for tweens, events/activities for tweens, kid’s room news, page turners, TeeN RooM News
This Week @ Your Library...
Kid’s Make ’n Take Craft
Stop in the Young Readers’ Room to assemble a candy corn craft to take home and enjoy! Note: This craft is not available during Story Times.
STEM Fun with Qubits Construction Toy
Qubits are available at the desk for exploration by kids in grades 1-6.
Tuesday
Drop-In Knitting from 10:00AM-Noon
Bring your current project and join our group of knitters and crocheters. All skill levels are welcome. In Stitches meets the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of the month.
Preschool Story Time @ 10:30AM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
High School Drop-In Role Playing Game Night from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Led by volunteer Alex Jozitis, this drop-in fantasy/sci-fi role-play game group meets every other Tuesday. Drop-in and check it out!
Wednesday
Preschool Story Time @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Kid's Book Group @ 4:00PM
Book Bunchers in grades 3-5 meet to discuss Fenway and Hattie by Victoria Coe and complete a short activity.
Friday
Infant Story Time @ 10:30AM
Book Babies is a lap-sit program for infants (newborn-18 months) and their caregivers. This 20-minute program includes simple board books, rhymes and songs.
Toddler Story Time @ 11:30AM
Tiny Tales is a lap-sit program for toddlers (18-35 months) and their caregivers, bridging Book Babies and Preschool Story Time. This program includes simple stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive fun.
Check Out What Our Book Clubs are Reading...
Page Turners (grades 6-8): Far Far Away by Tom McNeal
Book Bunch (grades 3-5): Fenway and Hattie by Victoria Coe
Upcoming Classes, Workshop and Events
1-23-18, 7:00PM @ Library
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This Week @ Your Library...
24/7 Self-Service Book Sale on the Porch
STEM Fun with Qubits Construction Toy
Get
great deals on gently used books, audiobooks, dvds, and more! Sale ends
October 16th. Selection refilled as space allows. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
STEM Fun with Qubits Construction Toy
Qubits are available at the desk for exploration by kids in grades 1-6.
Tuesday
Library Closed for Staff Development
Wednesday
Preschool Story Time @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Thursday
Tween Book Group @ 2:05PM
Page Turners, a book group for tweens in grades 6-8, meets at LMS in room 10 at 2:05PM. After a snack, they discuss Smile by Raina Telgemeier, and complete a fun activity, all in time to take the late bus home.
Drop-In LEGO Club from 3:00-5:00PM
Kids in grades 1-6 build theme-based LEGO creations that are put on display.
Friday
Infant Story Time @ 10:30AM
Book Babies is a lap-sit program for infants (newborn-18 months) and their caregivers. This 20-minute program includes simple board books, rhymes and songs.
Toddler Story Time @ 11:30AM
Tiny Tales is a lap-sit program for toddlers (18-35 months) and their caregivers, bridging Book Babies and Preschool Story Time. This program includes simple stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive fun.
Adult Coloring @ 1:00PM
Rediscover the joys and relaxation of coloring. Come with friends or meet new ones! We provide the supplies, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
Check Out What Our Book Clubs are Reading...
Page Turners (grades 6-8): Smile by Raina Telgemeier
Book Bunch (grades 3-5): Fenway and Hattie by Victoria Coe
Upcoming Classes, Workshop and Events
10-14-17, 1:00PM @ Moore's Falls, Registration required
1-23-18, 7:00PM @ Library
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Adult Book Group Reads The Story Hour for November 1st or 3rd
About the Book
An experienced psychologist, Maggie carefully maintains emotional distance from her patients. But when she meets a young Indian woman who tried to kill herself, her professional detachment disintegrates. Cut off from her family in India, Lakshmi is desperately lonely and trapped in a loveless marriage to a domineering man who limits her world to their small restaurant and grocery store.
Moved by her plight, Maggie treats Lakshmi in her home office for free, quickly realizing that the despondent woman doesn’t need a shrink; she needs a friend. Determined to empower Lakshmi as a woman who feels valued in her own right, Maggie abandons protocol, and soon doctor and patient have become close friends.
But while their relationship is deeply affectionate, it is also warped by conflicting expectations. When Maggie and Lakshmi open up and share long-buried secrets, the revelations will jeopardize their close bond, shake their faith in each other, and force them to confront painful choices.
An experienced psychologist, Maggie carefully maintains emotional distance from her patients. But when she meets a young Indian woman who tried to kill herself, her professional detachment disintegrates. Cut off from her family in India, Lakshmi is desperately lonely and trapped in a loveless marriage to a domineering man who limits her world to their small restaurant and grocery store.
Moved by her plight, Maggie treats Lakshmi in her home office for free, quickly realizing that the despondent woman doesn’t need a shrink; she needs a friend. Determined to empower Lakshmi as a woman who feels valued in her own right, Maggie abandons protocol, and soon doctor and patient have become close friends.
But while their relationship is deeply affectionate, it is also warped by conflicting expectations. When Maggie and Lakshmi open up and share long-buried secrets, the revelations will jeopardize their close bond, shake their faith in each other, and force them to confront painful choices.
Labels: all booked up, book discussion for adults, events/activities for adults, ReaDiNG RooM News, reading suggestions
Annual Book Sale Underway
Awesome deals can be had on great titles:
Kid's paperbacks...25¢ or 5/$1.00
Small paperbacks...50¢ or 3 $1.00
Large paperbacks...75¢ or 3/$2.00
All Hardcovers...$1.00 or 3/$2.50
Audiobooks, DVDs, Music CDs, Video Games, and Software...$1.00 or 3/$2.50
Volunteers will add more items as space becomes available.
Sale ends October 16th.
Labels: book sale, FRieNDS' CoRNeR News
October's Book of the Month is Imagine Me Gone
About the Book
When Margaret's fiancé, John, is hospitalized for depression in 1960s
London, she faces a choice: carry on with their plans despite what she
now knows of his condition, or back away from the suffering it may bring
her. She decides to marry him. Imagine Me Gone is the
unforgettable story of what unfolds from this act of love and faith. At
the heart of it is their eldest son, Michael, a brilliant, anxious music
fanatic who makes sense of the world through parody. Over the span of
decades, his younger siblings -- the savvy and responsible Celia and the
ambitious and tightly controlled Alec -- struggle along with their
mother to care for Michael's increasingly troubled and precarious
existence.
Told in alternating points of view by all five members of the family, this searing, gut-wrenching, and yet frequently hilarious novel brings alive with remarkable depth and poignancy the love of a mother for her children, the often inescapable devotion siblings feel toward one another, and the legacy of a father's pain in the life of a family.
With his striking emotional precision and lively, inventive language, Adam Haslett has given us something rare: a novel with the power to change how we see the most important people in our lives.
Told in alternating points of view by all five members of the family, this searing, gut-wrenching, and yet frequently hilarious novel brings alive with remarkable depth and poignancy the love of a mother for her children, the often inescapable devotion siblings feel toward one another, and the legacy of a father's pain in the life of a family.
With his striking emotional precision and lively, inventive language, Adam Haslett has given us something rare: a novel with the power to change how we see the most important people in our lives.
corrected 10-9-17
Labels: book of the month club, ReaDiNG RooM News, reading suggestions
This Week @ Your Library...
All Week
24/7 Self-Service Book Sale on the Porch
Get great deals on gently used books, audiobooks, dvds, and more! Sale ends October 16th. Selection refilled as space allows. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Tuesday
Drop-In Knitting from 10:00AM-Noon
Bring your current project and join our group of knitters and crocheters. All skill levels are welcome. In Stitches meets the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of the month.
Preschool Story Time @ 10:30AM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
High School Drop-In Role Playing Game Night from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Led by volunteer Alex Jozitis, this drop-in fantasy/sci-fi role-play game group meets every other Tuesday. Drop-in and check it out!
Wednesday
Preschool Story Time @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Adult Book Group @ 6:30PM
Thursday
Amelia Bedelia Joins Pajama Story Time @ 6:30PM
Bring the kids in for a fun half-hour of stories, songs and fun with Miss Carrie-Anne and Amelia Bedelia. Wearing your pajamas makes it even more fun!
Friday
Infant Story Time @ 10:30AM
Book Babies is a lap-sit program for infants (newborn-18 months) and their caregivers. This 20-minute program includes simple board books, rhymes and songs.
Toddler Story Time @ 11:30AM
Tiny Tales is a lap-sit program for toddlers (18-35 months) and their caregivers, bridging Book Babies and Preschool Story Time. This program includes simple stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive fun.
Adult Book Group @ 1:00PM
Check Out What Our Book Clubs are Reading...
Page Turners (grades 6-8): Smile by Raina Telgemeier
Book Bunch (grades 3-5): Fenway and Hattie by Victoria Coe
Upcoming Classes, Workshop and Events
10-14-17, 1:00PM @ Moore's Falls, Registration required
1-23-18, 7:00PM @ Library
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