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Document Approval Out for Re-Bid Bid Opening The Library Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. April 4 March 14 March 12
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NEW Library Hours! Monday-Wednesday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Thursday-Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sunday 1:00-5:00 PM
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Monday The Gale Virtual Reference Tuesday Library is now available on our website! With electronic reference Wednesday books, you can instantly access Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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March 2013
Adult Activities
Book Discussion Groups The Mystery Book Discussion Group is talking about Every Crooked Nanny, by Kathy Trocheck, when they meet on Wednesday, March 6 at 1 p.m. Come join other mystery lovers at a once-a-month discussion group that meets at the library. You are invited even if you havent read the book! Next months discussion is: April 3: Defending Jacob by Willliam Landay Room. Beginning and experienced genealogists are welcome to become members. Euchre Group Are you a euchre enthusiast looking for three other players? Join in the fun when the Euchre Group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a relaxing evening of fun with some great people at this free program on March 13 and 27! of using a computer, such as using a mouse, keyboard, and basic Windows. The class is offered on Thursday, March 28, at 3 p.m. Want to get started on Facebook? Already have a Facebook account but not sure what to do next? Come to the library for Facebook Fundamentals, a class for beginners that teaches you to set up your page, manage privacy settings, and connect with friends and family! Learn to update your status and add a photo, all while you interact with others online. An email address is required to register for Facebook, but the class is free and is offered on Tuesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. Painting Class Talented artist Jan Roland teaches a class in Watercolor Painting and Techniques on Thursday, March 21, at 10:15 a.m. No previous art experience is necessary, and the class fee of $12 includes all materials.
Intro to E-Books With the explosion Join other book lovers at a of e-readers such discussion group as the Nook, that meets at the Kindle, iPad and all library each month. the various apps to The General Group use with them, you may want to reads a wide variety try the free books the library has of genres and meets to download to your reading on the third device. Intro to E-Books is offered Wednesday of each at the library on Thursday, March month at 1 p.m. You 21, at 3 p.m., and it shows you are invited even if you havent how to search for, download and read the book! Calebs Crossing, read e-books for free from the by Geraldine Brooks, is the topic library website! Be sure to bring for this month, and the discussion along your reader! is in the Sumner Room on Computer Classes Wednesday, March 20. Next months discussion is: There is a free computer class at April 17: The Widowers Tale the library all about by Julia Glass Microsoft Word, software that Genealogy Club allows users to Join the Westfield create professional-quality Genealogy Club and documents, such as letters and share ideas, new rsums. The class is presented websites and on Monday, March 25, beginning sources about at 6:30 p.m family history, as well as meet some Introduction to terrific people. The Computers, is a free club meets on Saturday, March 2 computer class for at 10:15 a.m. in the Sumner beginners who want to learn the fundamentals
Please contact Information/Reference Services at 317-896-9391 Ext. 117 to register for any of these programs.
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March 2013
Childrens Activities
Baby Love Birth to 18 Months Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. March 7, 14, 21 and 28. Give your child a head start to early literacy with this unique program of rhyme, play and song. Free Storytime Every Monday and Tuesday through March 19, Miss Vicki brings you stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes , and there is also an art project, craft, or activity afterward. Times on Monday are 10:30 a.m. for Toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 accompanied by a caregiver) and 1 p.m. for Preschoolers (3 1/2 Kindergarten). On Tuesday, times are 10:15 a.m. for Preschoolers and 11:15 a.m. for Toddlers. The program is free, and registration is not required. Paws & Read All Ages Saturday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m. Sign up at the Children's Desk for 10 minutes to read to a dog who is a very good listener. Free Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club All Ages Second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Next Meeting: March 13. Bring your cards, play the games, trade cards, and have fun! Free Homeschool Day All Ages First Thursday of every month at 11 a.m. Next Meeting: March 7. A fun and social event for all those in the area who homeschool. Gather at the library the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. to play video games, make crafts and meet others in the community who homeschool. Pottery Classes Kids of all ages will have fun making and decorating clay creations with instructor Jeremy South. The project on Friday, March 22, is Folk Art/ Ukrainian Cow Registration and prepayment are required.
Tiny Tots (Ages 1-3) 2 p.m. Cost: $8 Preschool (Ages 3-6) 3 p.m.Cost: $9 Kids (Ages 6-12) 4 p.m. Cost: $16 LEGO Freebuild Bring your imagination to the library and get creative at a LEGO Freebuild. There will be plenty of legos and lots of room to work. Be part of the fun on Wednesday, March 20 at 2:30 p.m.
The library offers a wide range of materials and programs to enhance the homeschool experience. Please contact Childrens Services for more information.
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March 2013
New Arrivals
Unnatural Habits: A Phryne Fisher Mystery by Kerry Greenwood Girls are going missing in Melbourne. Little, pretty, golden-haired girls. And not just pretty. Three of them are pregnant, poor girls from the harsh confines of the Magdalene Laundry. Polly Kettle, a pushy, self -important girl reporter with ambition and no sense of self preservation, decides to investigateand promptly goes missing herself. It's time for Phryne and Dot to put a stop to this. Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas Justine discovers that someone cast a spell on her when she was born, with the result that she will never find her soul mate. Determined to change her fate, Justine finds a way to break the enchantment, never dreaming of the dangerous complications that will follow. Enemy of Mine: A Pike Logan Thriller by Brad Taylor A tentative peace between Israel and Palestine has been brokered by the United States. But the Taskforcea clandestine team operating outside of US law to protect the country from terrorismgets wind of an assassination attempt on the American envoy sent to solidify the treaty. The Taskforce must devote every resource to saving his lifeand preventing another bloody outbreak of violence. Out of Warranty By Haywood Smith Widowed Cassie Jones, still grieving for the love of her life and facing destitution because of her medical bills, decides she has to remarry for better health coverage. Enter one-legged hermit and curmudgeon Jack Wilson, on the same appointment schedule at their specialists, whos rude and obnoxious, but eventually tries to help. Not Taco Bell Material by Adam Carolla A memoir of Carolla's early childhood, through his raucous drug-fueled teens and twenties up to the present day as a comedian, actor, producer and writer. The book follows the framework of the various places he grew up in, the apartments he rented, to the homes he purchased and personally renovated when he found success. Each chapter focuses on the hilarious stories that took place while he lived in each abode. Secrets of an Organized Mom: From the Overflowing Closets to the Chaotic Play Areas: A Room-byRoom Guide to Decluttering and Streamlining Your Home for a Happier Family by Barbara Reich Just when one problem or responsibility is overcome, another trips us up. But help is on the way: Barbara Reich has all the strategies for staying ahead of the curveand shes wrapped them up into four easy steps that can be applied to any organizing project: 1. purge, 2. design, 3. organize, and 4. maintain. Remembering Whitney: My Story of Love, Loss and the Night the Music Stopped by Cissy Houston Cissy recounts her daughter's journey to becoming one of the most popular and successful artists of all time. Setting the record straight, Cissy also speaks candidly about Whitney's struggles in the limelight, revealing the truth about her turbulent marriage to singer Bobby Brown, her public attempts to regain her celebrated voice, and the battle with drugs that ultimately proved too much. The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies? by Jared Diamond The World Until Yesterday provides a mesmerizing firsthand picture of the human past as it had been for millions of yearsa past that has mostly vanishedand considers what the differences between that past and our present mean for our lives today.
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Audio/Visual
was the top contender. Among the sets of CSI and CSI Miami maybe Have you ever wondered what the there will be an episode to catch most popular movies are in each your attention! DVD/VHS category of the Audio/ Video Department? Here are the NEW DVDS surprising answers! Argo The most popular category in the AV section last year was the Family section. Out of the 2,400 movies checked out from this section, the most popular were the Barbie movies. She and her friends ranked in the top three for 11 months out of the year. Wow -- that is one popular doll! A Few Fun Facts About AV!
Red Dragon Rising: Blood of War by Larry Bond The Black Box by Michael Connelly Shiver by Karen Robards My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
The next most popular category is the Childrens section. With many different childrens series to choose from, some of the Skyfall favorites were Sesame Street, SpongeBob Squarepants, and NEW BOOKS ON Thomas the Tank Engine. But the CD most popular subject proves that The Big Cat even young children like the bilingual shows; the Dora the Nap Explorer series by Rita Mae made the top three lists every month Brown out of the year! Hola! Everyone! The TV Series section is steadily growing in popularity, with the most popular shows involving mystery and crime solving. NCIS and Midsomer Murders are among the top three, but the program that won the top spot was CSI. Nine months out of the year CSI
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Phone: 317-896-9391 FAX: 317-896-3702 www.wwpl.lib.in.us Sheryl Sollars, Director Sandy Rowland, Assistant Director The Westfield Washington Public Library will strive, in partnership with organizations, to provide quality services, materials and facilities that fulfill the educational, informational, technological, cultural and recreational needs of the entire community.
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Its time once again for a Friends The Friends of the Westfield of the Library Book Sale! Hundreds of bargains can be Library is an organization found, and the proceeds are used designed to promote and support to support library programs and events. There is a special Preview the mission of the Westfield Sale for Friends members on Friday, March 1, from 6 p.m. to 7 Washington Public Library. p.m. The sale is open to the general public during regular Through its fundraising efforts, Visit our webpage: library hours from Saturday, www.wwpl.lib.in.us/friends primarily book sales held every March 2, through the following Saturday, March 9. Please come Support a Good Cause other month, and our Annual Craft Donate your time by serving as a and browse -- you never know what you might find! cashier at a book sale! We are Bazaar and Silent Auction, the looking for volunteers to give as group raises money used to fund little as one hour (or as many hours as you can spare) of their library programs and to purchase time. You can pass the time reading or just people watching. If items that are not within the you can find some time to support an excellent cause, please call the library's operating budget. library at 317-896-9391 and ask for Carly or Sara.