January Newsletter

JOIN US FOR THESE PROGRAMS

Help! I Got an E-reader! Now What?

Drop-in and Learn – offered at      4 PM on the following Sundays:

January 8, January 15, January 22 & January 29

Please register at the library or by calling and leaving a message at 413-423-3348 and please, if you have one, bring your e-reader with you.

The Library closes at 4 PM on Sundays, but we’ve set aside this quiet time for you to learn how to use your e-reader or ours, and to learn how to get free books from libraries on your e-reader, home computer, smartphone, or tablet. If you do not have a device we will show you how to download e-books and audiobooks one of our computers.

Craft Day on Sunday, January 8th from  1:30 to 3:30.

Library Closings

The library will be closed:

January 1^st & 2^nd to celebrate the New Year.

January 16^th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Listen to WHAI for snow closings

 

E-Reader Policy Approve by Trustees

E-readers will be used at the Erving Public Library and circulated to adults starting in January. The Trustees have adopted a policy for use.

Borrowing Rules

• Patron must have a current Adult (18 and older) library card in good standing from Erving or another library in the C/WMARS network.

• The E-Reader must be checked out and returned      at the Erving Library desk and handed directly to a staff person to check      in.
• The E-Reader may not be returned to another      library, nor placed in the book or media drop outside.
• E-Readers are loaned for two weeks and are not      renewable. Patrons are encouraged to return E-Readers when their need is      met.
• E-Readers cannot be “Claimed Returned”
• If overdue, the fee is $1 per day.

Patrons will be charged the full price of the e-reader if lost or damaged. Any lost or damaged cables or cases will also be the responsibility of the user as will any items added to the e-reader either intentionally or accidentally. There will be a $10 charge if used for Internet purposes and sites are not cleared upon return.

Liability                                                                                                    The Library is not responsible for any liability, damages or expense resulting from use or misuse of the device, connection of the device to other electronic devices, or data loss resulting from use of device. The Library is not responsible for downloaded content on the device. Any use of the device for illegal purposes, unauthorized copying of copyright-protected material in any format, or transmission of threatening, harassing, defamatory or obscene materials is strictly prohibited.

The above is an excerpt from the policy approved by the Erving Public Library Board of Trustees on  December 1, 2011, subject to further review.

 

EVERGREEN MIGRATION DELAYED AGAIN

We wanted to inform you that there will be another delay for the Evergreen software coming to our C/W MARS catalog. The

Central/Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing (C/W MARS) system,  accessible online at: http://www.cwmars.org will continue to provide access to all of the library resources in our area, but the software is changing to a system called Evergreen.

When the new system is online, the Friends of the Library will be offering public information sessions. If you encounter any difficulty, I’m here to help.

Barbara Friedman, EPL Director    413-423-3348

 

On Monday, December 12, 2011,                                

C/W MARS launched a redesign of its OverDrive Digital Catalog, http://digitalcatalog.cwmars.org. All the information you are used to having available will still be there, but in a new, cleaner layout. Additional enhancements such as browsing specific format collections (EPUB, MP3, Kindle), suggested read-alikes for titles, and new filters for searching will be introduced. Patrons should find the new catalog a great tool for finding downloadable ebooks and audiobooks.

 

The Erving Library Buys the Hottest Books, CDs & DVDs – If you don’t find them on the shelf, they’re being read or viewed. Reserve these new or “soon to be released” titles.                     

More listed at:       http://wmars.cwmars.org/search~S80  

Some CDs Recently Added to EPL

Clear As Day (Scotty McCreery)

Need You Now (Lady Antebellum)

Own The Night (Lady Antebellum)

Revelation Road (Shelby Lynne)

Wynton Marsalis & Eric Clapton

Play The Blues

DVDs: New or soon to Arrive at EPL

Apollo 18

Cars 2

The Change-Up

The Debt

The Help

Midnight in Paris

Mr. Poppers Penguins

Real Steel

Sleepy Hallow

The Smurfs

Spy Kids 4

Super 8

Thomas & Friends / Rescue on the Rails

Water for Elephants

Winnie the Pooh

FOR READERS WHO LOVED THE HUNGER GAMES—-RESERVE THESE TITLES!

-Uglies Series by Scott Westerfeld

- Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi.

- The Other Side of the Island by Allegra Goodman

- Michael Vey: the prisoner of cell 25  by Evans,

Richard Paul

- The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson

- The Fox Inheritance by Mary E. Pearson.

- Epitaph Road by David Patneaude

- Under the Dome by Stephan King (for older readers)

- The Maze Runner series – James Dashner

- Gone by Michael Grant

- Lockdown by Alexander Gordon Smith

- Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve

- Unwind by Neal Shusterman

- Dirt Eaters by Dennis Foon

- The Knife of Never Letting Go – Patrick Ness

 

December Newsletter

JOIN US FOR THESE PROGRAMS

 

December 4^th – 1- 3 PM Craft Day- Make a winter craft, sponsored by Friends of the Erving Library

 

December 15^th  Monday 6:30 PM – “Snow” – A PJ Story Hour sponsored by CNC

 

December  22^nd – Thursday 6:30 PM – Jr. Book Club – We will be making a holiday craft & we will talk about books to put on your holiday list and/or to reserve for vacation week reading.

 Library Hours      

Sundays        1-4 PM

Mondays        1-7 PM

Wednesdays 10-4 PM

Thursdays      1-7 PM

 The Library will be closed on

December 25^th & 26^th & January 1^st & 2^nd

 

Please Use our book drop to avoid fines

 

Reserve, Renew, Pay Fines & search for Books, CDs,DVDs, ebooks and downloadable audiobooks at the Erving Public Library link to the C/W MARS catalog:

 

http://wmars.cwmars.org/search~S80

                       

Library Wish List

(Santa, are you listening?)

 

Holiday LED lights

Paper and Craft Supplies

2011 Books & DVDS in good condition

Story Hour Carpet or Mats

More space!

 

 

Please Welcome Cynthia Rucci

Cynthia Rucci, our new library technician joined us in November. Cindy has a wealth of library experience. She is a resident of Greenfield and a graduate of Smith College, and worked at Smith’s Music Library. She brings other computer skills and a customer service personality to the job. If you haven’t been to the library in November, stop by, say “hi”.

Enjoy our holiday decorations and all the library has to offer to make your spirits bright during this season.

New Technology Update….

This month we are showing off our new ebook readers. During December, we will feature “playtime” with our new devices. Then, in the new year, we will be circulating the ebook readers for those who request a book that we can’t provide in hard copy.

 

If you missed our November session of downloads and donuts, you can still learn how to download FREE ebooks from our library system C/W MARS through the Overdrive Digital Catalog at http://digitalcatalog.cwmars.org

 

Let us know if you need help.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN DOWNLOAD EBOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS AT HOME TO YOUR COMPUTER OR TO MOST EBOOK READERS, NOW INCLUDING THE KINDLE.

Kindle books are now available on the C/W MARS Digital Books website…. Start at:

http://digitalcatalog.cwmars.org

The transaction will be FREE!                                                            Kindle ebook loans are for 7 or 14 days.

• Not every ebook title will      be available in Kindle format, nor will patrons have access to all Kindle      titles on the Amazon website. They are still limited to the C/W MARS      OverDrive Catalog.
• Patrons will be able to use      the highlighting and annotation features of their Kindle with library      ebooks, and if they choose to check out or purchase the title at a future      date, everything they annotated will be available again.
• Wireless sync of Kindle      titles will only be available through wifi. Kindles with only 3G, or no      wifi access, can still transfer their Kindle title using the USB cable, similar to other ereaders.

EVERGREEN MIGRATION

 

Ho! Ho! Ho! A gift from C/W MARS coming soon, and appropriate to the season, it is called Evergreen.

 

Central/Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing (C/W MARS) accessible online at: http://www.cwmars.org will continue to provide access to all of the library resources in our area, but the software is changing to a system called Evergreen. The Massachusetts Library System, a recently merged state agency, is now providing delivery for libraries throughout the state. EPL greatly appreciates the services of these 2 state agencies.

When the new system is online, if you encounter any difficulty when placing holds from your home computer or when trying to renew need assistance, I’m here to help.

Barbara Friedman, EPL Director    413-423-3348

The Erving Library Buys the Hottest Books, CDs & DVDs – If you don’t find them on the shelf, they’re being read or viewed. Reserve these new or “soon to be released” titles.                     

More listed at:       http://wmars.cwmars.org/search~S80  

Psst! This is also a great gift list.            

Books: New or soon to Arrive at EPL

he Erving Library Buys the Hottest Books, CDs & DVDs – If you don’t find them on the shelf, they’re being read or viewed. Reserve these new or “soon to be released” titles.                    

More listed at:       http://wmars.cwmars.org/search~S80   Psst! This is also a great gift list.           

Books: New or soon to Arrive at EPL

11/22/63 – Stephen King

Betty and Friends – Betty White

Change Happens: When to Try Harder and When to Stop Trying

Dog Who Knew Too Much – S. Quinn 

Growing Up Laughing – Marlo Thomas         

Kill Alex Cross – James Paterson               

Mayo Clinic Diabetes Book                         

New Front Yard Idea: *Entries    *Driveways *Pathways  *Gardens                              

Then Again – Diane Keaton                     

Zero Day – David Baldacci  

Audiobooks on cd: New or soon to Arrive at EPL (Commuters: Listen Up!)

Litigators – John Grisham

My Song – Harry Belafonte

Steve Jobs – Walter Isaacson

Time of our lives – Tom Brokaw            

DVDs: New or soon to Arrive at EPL

Apollo 18 – Gonzalo López-Gallego                  

Art of Getting By – Freddie Highmore               

The Change-Up – Ryan Reynolds                                                 

 The Debt – Sam Worthington                                                    

 Dream With Me – Jackie Evancho                

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 – Daniel Radcliffe                                         

I Don’t Know How She Does It – Sarah Jessica Parker                                                                           

Larry Crowne – Tom Hanks                                

Lorax – Dr Seuss                                                                    

Mr. Popper’s Penguins – Jim Carrey                    

One Day – Anne Hathaway                                   

Real Steel – Hugh Jackman

Spy Kids 4 – Jessica Alba

Sleepy Hollow – Johnny Depp                

The Smurfs – Neil Patrick Harris                      

Snow Flower & Secret Fan – Bingbing Li                                                            

Super 8 – Elle Fanning                       

Thomas…Rescue on the Rails                      

Winnie The Pooh – Jim Cummings

December 15^th at 6:30       

PJ Story Hour                            

SNOW STORIES

Wear your PJ’s, bring a pillow or cozy teddy. Come to hear some stories and books, and enjoy a cozy night out with family and friends! Have a small snack and fun activity too!

 

All families are welcome, but most appropriate for children 3^rd grade and younger.

Questions? Contact CNC: 978-544-5157 or budine@erving.com

“Funded by a grant from the Erving Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, offered in collaboration with the Community Network for Children program.  (A CFCE  grant program from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care) and the Erving Public Library.”

Closed October 31st

Mother Nature continues with her tricks on Halloween. We are sorry to announce that we will be closed today.

Closed on October 30th

The Erving Public Library will be closed today, October 30th, due to road conditions. However, tomorrow we will be open for Halloween. Stop by for treats all day from 1 to 7 PM. We will be in costume. Hope you will too!

It’s Riana’s last day. Please come by to wish her well.

Barbara

 

Erving Public Library Newsletter – October 2011

October 31^st
Halloween! Open 1 to 7 PM

The library will be open its
usual hours during Trick-or-Treat Come to the Erving Library in
costume and receive a treat and have your photo taken for our scrapbook. Come
in a book inspired costume and receive a special prize.

October 2^nd -
Friends Monthly Craft Days – Don’t forget our 1^st Sunday of the
Month Craft Days sponsored by our newly formed Friends of the Library Group,
led by Katie Stetson and Rebecca Hubbard

Crafts are easy enough for a toddler to make with the help of a
parent, but even adults love the crafts that Katie and Becky create. There is
no age limit, and if you see craft materials on our craft table after the first
Sunday, feel free to pick up the directions and leave the library with your own
creation. Creativity doesn’t stop after childhood. Enjoy!

October 13^th –
Thursday 6:30- Jr. Book Club

Jr. Book Club – What it’s all about?

It’s about reading just for the fun of it. It’s about discussing
books you like to read. It’s about enjoying the library with friends. It’s
about sharing ideas and a snack with kids that like sharing ideas. It’s about
entering contests about literature. It’s a monthly get-together for children in
grades 3 through 6. Join us!

EVERGREEN SOFTWARE DELAYED

In the September issue of Around Town, we told you that our
library software that connects our library to hundreds of other libraries in
Central and Western Massachusetts (C/W MARS), was going to change in October.
This transition has been delayed until early winter. Please talk to the Library
Director if you have concerns about downloading your library history.

Programming Preview

The Erving Library staff and the Friends of the Library put a lot of planning and effort into the summer programs, and we are already planning some exciting events for Summer 2012.
Here are just some of the ideas that are being considered:

Yes, ‘shiver me timbers’ we are planning a pirate party for summer of 2012, along with a drumming programming for teens and adults, and an animal program for children of all
ages. We will let you know our final plans and dates in the May issue of Around
Town. If you have a talent that you would like to share with Erving residents,
please let us know, or if you would like to help with setting up for programs,
publicity, or providing refreshments, we would love to hear from you.

Before we get to summer, we are working on the following fall and winter programs:

For children:

• Erving Library will be hosting programs sponsored by the
  Children’s Network, a series of Sunday programs in November and a pajama
  time featuring snow stories December 15^th
• Jr. Book Club continues
• The public & school libraries will be working together on a
  reading program for children

For adults:

• We’ll be rescheduling the Civil War Program that was postponed
  this summer
• Celebrate the New Year!Rejuvenate your skin!
• Another countywide book discussion series
• And, possibly another art session with Greg Maichack
• Donuts and Downloads (ebooks & audiobooks)

Sound interesting? Want to
help? Contact us:

Barbara Friedman, ervinglibrary@netscape.net

or Becky Hubbard ervinglibraryfriends@gmail.com

 

Library Hours
Sundays        1-4 PM               Mondays        1-7 PM Wednesdays

10-4 PM                Thursdays      1-7 PM

The Library will be closed on

October 10^th in observance of Columbus Day

Please Use our book drop to avoid fines

Reserve, Renew, Pay Fines & search for Books,
CDs,DVDs, ebooks and downloadable audiobooks at the Erving Public Library link
to the C/W MARS catalog:  http://wmars.cwmars.org/search~S80

 GIVE US YOUR EMAIL! The library will notify you 2 days
before books are due to AVOID FINES!

We missed the deadline for the September Around Town to
announce the final winners for our Summer Reading Program prizes.

Here are our winners awarded
prizes at the August14th End of Summer Concert with John Root sponsored by the
Erving Cultural Council and hosted by Friends President, Rebecca Hubbard

Back to School Backpack winner Carol Gregory

Donated
by the Erving Public Library, the Friends of the Library, and the Dubay Family

• Two $50 gas cards donated by Sandri Companies of Greenfield to:

Laura
Bezio and Arlene Wonsey

• Two tickets to the Big E donated by the Western Massachusetts
  Library Advocates to: Brittany Richotte

Thank you Arlene Wonsey for planting the flowers in front of the library.

 

Beautiful!

 

Library Tech Position Opening

Library Tech Position Opening

Our library tech, Riana Figueroa will be leaving the
Erving Public Library soon. Riana has done an outstanding job and we hate to
see her go. She will be working part-time at the Monson Public Library.

 What does a library tech do?

Here are the duties for the Library Tech position at  the Erving Public Library:

• Check
  materials in and out.
• Reserve
  materials.
• Create
  and maintain patron database records.
• Answer
  phone calls and fulfill patron requests.
• Open
  and close the library.
• Check-in
  and organize inter library loans. Inform patrons through phone or e-mail.
• Answer
  basic reference questions.
• Aid
  patrons in locating materials.
• Shelve
  material and keep the library in order.
• Assist
  with library programs and events and promote by creating bulletin boards,
  flyers, signs, posters & handouts.
• Process
  some new materials.
• Troubleshoot
  any problems that may arise.
• Assist with patron
  computer needs. Working knowledge of all Microsoft Suite applications is a
  must.

If you or someone you know is  interested in applying for this position, please apply online by 10/15/11 by  sending a cover letter and resume to ervinglibrary@netscape.net
See posting at:  http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/index.php

Evergreen is Coming!

The New C/W MARS Catalog 

(Coming Fall 2011)

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Limit your searches to materials that are currently available (on the shelf).

•  See all available formats of a title with one search by using Group    Formats and Editions. Don’t care if you get the print or CD version? Place a single request for all  acceptable  formats—get the first one that is available!
•  Change your search from your local library collection to materials at all  C/W MARS libraries (Central & Western) with just a couple of clicks.
• Create your own user preferences for when you are logged into the catalog—unique usernames, library searches, and more!
• Save titles to lists, for yourself or to share with other people through an RSS feed.

 

PATRON ACCOUNT

Access your patron account through the catalog by clicking “My Account” on the C/W MARS Catalog Homepage or in the links on the left of the other pages.

LOGIN

Use your library card and assigned password (last four digits of library card for existing patrons, assigned at library for new patrons). The system will ask you to create a new password the first time you log in.

DASHBOARD

Click through all your account information from one screen: Account Summary, Items Checked Out, Items On Hold, Fines, Account Preferences, My Lists.

SPECIAL FEATURES in your account include:

•  Account Summary—Create your own username for login instead of your library card number, update your password or email address at any time.
•  Account Preferences—Settings such as number of search results, search location and range can be personalized while you are logged in.
•  My Lists—Your lists can now be made public to share with others. Options to access them include through links or an RSS feed.

BASIC SEARCHING

The Homepage for the C/W MARS catalog allows you to search for books and other items at your library or at any library in the C/W MARS network. It contains a single search box for you to enter search terms.

Search by:

•  Keyword—finds the terms you enter anywhere in the entire record of an item. This includes title, author, subject, and other information.
• Title—finds the terms you enter in a title of an item.
• Author—finds the terms you enter in the author of an item. You can type first name, then last name, or reverse.
• Subject—finds the terms you enter in the subject of an item. Subjects are           categories assigned to items, in this case the Library of Congress Subject Headings.
• Series—finds the terms you enter in the title of a multi-part series.

FORMATES

You can also limit your search by format:

•  Books
• Large Print Books
• E-Books
• Audiobooks (CD & Cassette)
• Video Recordings (VHS, DVD, etc.)
• Music
• Electronic Resources (databases or other resources available electronically in the library or online)

LIBRARIES

If you are using the catalog in a library or accessing your library’s catalog from its homepage, the search will return items for your local library. If your library has multiple branches, the result will display items available at your branch only. To see results from all your      library’s branches (e.g. Amherst, Springfield, Worcester), click “Choose a library to search” on the catalog homepage and pick “Town/College”, then the town your library is in. You can also search libraries in your region (Central or Western) or all of C/W MARS.

ADVANCED SEARCHING

Access the Advanced Search page by clicking “Advanced Search” on the C/W MARS     Catalog Homepage or in your Search Results screen.

By default, the search results are in order of greatest to least relevance. You can change this and select to order results by relevance, title, author, or publication date.

Group Formats and Editions

Click this checkbox to have all formats and editions of the same title grouped together as one result. For example, the DVD, audiobook and first and second print editions of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets will appear together.

Limit to Available

Click this checkbox to limit to items that are currently available. Titles without available items in the library will not be displayed.

Search Filters

You can limit your searches by Item Type, Language, Audience and Publication Year.

The Advanced button next to the filter name creates a more detailed menu to choose from. For each filter type, you can select multiple criteria by holding down the CTRL key as you click options.

If you are searching a particular library, you can also limit your search by Shelving Location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

September Newsletter

EBOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS & VIDEOS

The use of downloadable Ebooks, Audiobooks, and Videos from your central library site at C/W MARS nearly tripled during the past fiscal year! From 78 downloads in FY10 to 210 in FY 11. We expect this trend to increase as more people buy e-readers and discover the free resources online. Visit the C/W MARS catalog at: http://digitalcatalog.cwmars.org/

New to ebooks? Ask us at the desk and watch the Around Town for dates of our Downloadables & Donuts workshops to be held in November

Get ready for Changes to C/W MARS … A new Library software system is coming: Evergreen.

This fall, the catalog will get a brand new look, and some great new features!
The Erving Catalog will continue to be located at:

http://wmars.cwmars.org/search~S80

BUT….
Your Reading History
and Current Wish Lists won’t
move with us, so save them now!  There is
a button to choose “Export List” at the top of each list. We
recommend that patrons choose “Brief Display” for their list; this
will give you the title, author, and publishing information. These can be sent
to an email address as a text file or displayed on the computer for printing.

Patrons who wish to export their Reading History or Wish Lists should
do so by September 30th, 2011.

New Catalog: What Patrons Need To Know

Public Library users will see some changes to the C/W
MARS catalog in October 2011 as they move to the new Evergreen system. There
will be some differences

All library items in one place! Both Central and Western Massachusetts libraries will
have their items in one catalog, so you can easily request from both.

Patron Dashboard. Your library account will show all checkouts, holds, fines, etc.
in one place.

RSS Feeds for lists. You can create a “published” list to share
with others.

Outstanding Holds. Your current requests will
transfer to the new catalog

Change to Current PIN. You will be required to create a new password when you
login for the first time.

Programming, Programming, Programming, Programming….

At the Erving Public Library we love to bring programs to our community. During FY11, there were forty programs offered at the library. Some traditional programs, like story hours aimed at our youngest users, encourage them to enjoy reading and their library. Jr. Book Club attempts to keep students reading at the age when they are most likely to stop reading for pleasure. And our big summer programs attract all ages just for fun.

Sometimes our library is filled to capacity with participants. Over 50 people attended the Animal Experience sponsored by the Cultural Council this summer and we had a lively crowd for the Stupendous Mr. Magichead sponsored by the Children’s Network. Throughout the past fiscal
year, there were 575 attendees at programs. We are grateful to those who help with sponsoring, hosting, presenting, and setting-up for these programs. Please visit us on Facebook (search Erving Public Library) to see all their smiling faces.

We are looking forward to another great year of programs. Please help us by telling us what you think of our programs and give us your suggestions. Tell us what you liked or disliked. The easiest way is to write us a brief note to ervinglibrary@netscape.net or call me at 413-423-3348. An anonymous note can be dropped in our green suggestion box in the library.

We apply for Cultural Council in October.
So hurry! We want to hear from you. Please give as your feedback soon.

It takes a village to run a libray summer reading program….

Thank you to our performers and presenters, event planners, and volunteers,
and to the Erving Cultural Council, the Friends of the Library, and the
Children’s Network for your help in making the summer programs such a success. 

• Katie Stetson & Becky Hubbard for the coordinating the craft
  table
• Becky Hubbard and Katrina Richotte for the story hour planning
  & presentation
• McKensey Baily for the amazing castle cake for the Princess Party
• Sarah Friedman for the princess cupcakes
• Gillian Budine and the Children’s Network for sponsoring the
  Stupendous Mr. Magichead
• Jane Urban for help with materials on the summer reading list
• John Root for the World of Music
• Luc Bodin, Natural Cosmetics
• Matt Gabriel of Animal World Experience
• And to Mr. Wizard from Mad Science

AND we could not have done
the summer program without you, our volunteers!

• Ann Lucas
• Becky Hubbard
• Cassie Harris
• Claire Johnson
• Corey Johnson
• Courtney Benoni
• Greg Greuling
• Jill Harris
• Katrina Richotte
• Marion Overgaard
• Michael Labonte
• Rob Fletcher
• Tessa Burt
• And all the other who lent a hand

Thank you to all who contributed to our THEMED BASKETS FOR
SUMMER READING PRIZES. This seemed to be real incentive to participate in the
summer program. We hope to do it again next year with your help.

Let’s go Camping won by Tina Corliss-DeForge

Donated
by the Erving Public Library, the Friends of the Library, and Joanne Drumgool

Traveling won by Elizabeth Adams

Donated
by the Erving Public Library, the Friends of the Library, and an anonymous donor

Beach Party won by Eden Mast

Donated by the Erving Public Library, the Friends of the Library, and the Wonsey family

Backyard Vacation won by Sarah Waldren

Donated by the Erving Public Library, the Friends of the Library,the Dubay Family, and Greenfield

Cooperative Bank

Going to Grandma’s & Grandpa’s won by Donna Laford

Donated by the Erving Public Library, the Friends of the Library, the Wonsey family and
Becky Hubbard

And
thanks To the Gregory’s for donating the baskets and to Ann Lucas for her
donations, and others.

Back to School Backpack

Donated by the Erving Public Library, the Friends of the Library, and the Dubay Family, won by Carol Gregory

$50 gas card donated by Sandri Companies of Greenfield won by Laura Bezio

Two tickets to the Big E donated by the Western Massachusetts Library Advocates

Summer Readers! We hit a record high for sign-ups for the Summer Reading Program.

Over 130 people! By our estimates they
read over 1000 hours in eight weeks! We really enjoyed helping you find your
summer reading books, enjoyed discussing them with you, and hope the reading
habit continues throughout the year.

Barbara & Riana

One World Many Stories is the Summer Reading Program theme all over Massachusetts!

 Don’t miss Erving Library’s great line-up of activities!

 The Amazing Mr. Magichead**

Sunday, June 26th at 4 PM

 The Wonderful World of Mad Science*

Sunday, July 31st at 4 PM

 Animal world

Experience*

Monday July 18th at 6:30 PM

 The World of Music          with John Root*

Sunday August 14th at 4 PM

 *sponsored by the Erving Cultural Council

 ** Supported by Community Network for Children/ CFCE grant funds from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care    

 Story Hours on Thursdays at 11 AM

There will be six themed story hours offered during the summer. All story hours are held at 11 AM on Thursdays. This is a change from last year.

 June 29^th – Spain

July 7^{th      –} China

July 14^th  - Russia

July 21^st  - Africa

July 28^th  – The Netherlands

August 11^th   France

 There will be no Story Hour on Thursday, August 4^th, but on August 3^rd there will be a Prince & Princess Party for children under six and their siblings and parents.

 Adults and Young Adults –There are Programs for you too!

Don’t miss

• July 11^th – Peace Corps Volunteer Robin Sarafconn talks about her days in Paraguary
• July 25^th – Brad Peters & Jan Ross talk about the Civil War and share their collection of artifacts to view
• August 1^st – Cosmetologist, Luc Bodin, talks about natural cosmetics

 Teen Table

Stop by our Summer Teen Table whenever you visit the Library. For teens who are looking for something to do during the summer, we suggest stopping by the library’s teen table to: 

• Sign-up to be a teen volunteer
• Sign-up to win prizes in the summer reading program
• Meet Robin Sarafconn, recent Peace Corps Volunteer on July 11th at 7 PM
• Visit our Craft Table (changing weekly… Make good stuff!)
• Participate in our teen band & ice cream day on Sunday, August 7th at 4 PM
• Find out about Natural Cosmetics on August 1st at 7 PM

 For those going into 4th 5th & 6th Grades…

Join our Jr. Book Club on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM. We’ll snack, chat, and craft about books you love! Starts June 29th and runs for 6 weeks!

Summer Readers!

New Chances to win!

This year, summer reading participants will have a chance to win themed baskets.

Here are the themes:

• Let’s go Camping
• Traveling by Air
• Beach Party
• Backyard Vacation
• Going to Grandma’s & Grandpa’s
• Have a Safe Summer
• Back to School Backpack

Want to help make this a fun summer?

If you have items that you want to donate to our themed baskets, please drop them off at the library. (All items should be new and in original packaging)

Anti-Itch Spray		Locker decorations
Backyard Game		Paper plates; cups;
Band-aids		Pencil case
Barbeque utensils		Pencils
Binoculars		Pens
Blanket		Pens & Pencils
Books		Photo Albums
Brush & Comb		Plastic forks and knives
Bug net		Puzzle
Bug spray		Scrapbook
Calimine		Small travel shampoo…
Camera		Snacks
Canteen		Sunglasses
Compass		Suntan Lotion
Cookie Cutters		Table Cloth
Cookie Mix		Towel
Cooking items		Trail Snacks
DVDs		Travel Books/Diary

Book Sale Continues for a few days

If you missed the booksale on Saturday, stop by for bargains throughout the week. We still have great and $RARE books, books-on-tape, VHS tapes, seeds and more!  Support the NEW Friends of the Library efforts.