Wilbraham Library News

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Spring 2019

Author VisitsScheduledThis Spring

Genealogy Classes Planned

E.J. Fleming"Death of an Altar Boy"Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 p.m.Fleming will discuss his 2018 book “Death of an Altar Boy,” which recounts the circumstances surrounding the unsolved murder of Danny Croteau of Springfield in 1972. Fleming has sought to uncover the culture of abuse in the Springfield Diocese of the Catholic Church during this period.

Local Author FairSaturday, April 6, 10 a.m. to noon.Attendees will hear each author speak briefly about his or her book and will have the opportunity to speak with the authors individually. The books will be available for purchase, and refreshments will be served.

Stephen Katz“Ware’s Boys of Summer”Sunday, April 14, 2 p.m.

Katz is a man of many talents. He is a retired lawyer and U.N. diplomat, but he also has a passion for baseball. In “Ware’s Boys of Summer,” Katz tells the stories of

seven major leaguers from one small town in Massachusetts.

-- Adult Services Librarian Caroline Welch

LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS: Workers put a fresh coat of paint on our inside walls and ceilings in January. Meanwhile, crews improved the HVAC system in the Brooks Room.

Hillary Schau, a professional, full-time genealogist, this May and June will present a four-part series designed to help genealogy enthusiasts with their research. From census and vital records to immigration and online resources, the classes will help beginner and experienced researchers discover their unique family histories. The classes will be offered at 6 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: May 8, 29; June 5, 12.

The library is now offering Kanopy, an acclaimed online streaming service with more than 30,000 classic and independent films and documentaries, including a rich selection for children. Patrons can stream up to 10 films a month, free. Questions? Our reference librarians will be happy to help.

Sign Up For Kanopy

Wilbraham Friends

Friends News and EventsSpring Bus Trip. Join us on Tuesday, May 7, for a visit to the very special Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven, Conn. The collection started in 1802, and the museum was formally established in 1866. With roughly 13 million specimens and objects collected from throughout the world, this museum will amaze and educate all visitors. It is home to 10 scientific collections that tell the story of our Earth, its life, history and cultures. Go to www.peabody.yale.edu for more information. The day trip will also include waterfront dining at Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale restaurant and a possible second attraction on the way home. Sign-up starts in a few weeks.

Banish Misfortune concert. Banish Misfortune is back for a ninth visit on

Tuesday, Feb. 26. Many of you have enjoyed this Celtic evening of music, refreshments and humor, and each visit has been SRO. There is a $7 charge, and doors open at 6 p.m.

Annual Book Sale. Our 2019 Book Sale will run from Tuesday, April 30, through Saturday, May 4. This project is critical to our fundraising in support of the library and its programming so PLEASE save your gently used books and media for this sale. Sharing books is a wonderful gift to the community, and you can always pick up some great material. Due to space constraints we cannot accept donations early but would welcome them Friday, April 26, through Monday, April 29, in the Brooks Room. More news coming, but start filling those boxes.

Wilbraham Friends of the Library Inc.

2018-19

Board Members Mary BandouveresRay BurkEdna ColcordKaren DemersJohn HarringtonNorma HillSusan MageeCheryl MalandrinosDeborah MontgomeryTanja OlsonCorry RooksJay Taylor

OfficersSusan Magee, PresidentDeborah Montgomery, TreasurerTBA, Clerk

Please direct questions or suggestions for the Friends to Susan Magee at friends@wilbrahamlibrary.org. Library News is written and edited by library staff and the Friends of the Library.

Hello everyone. This is a really busy time for the Friends group. The bulk of our projects fall in the next few months including our annual Book Sale (a major fundraiser for us), the Irish Music concert Banish Misfortune, the Peach Blossom Festival, Library Week, and of course the popular Spring Bus Trip. Whew!

We continue to look for help on these, so please think about volunteering. We are in particular need of volunteers to help set up and tear down the Book Sale. If you can give us time on April 26, May 5 or May 6, please email me at twin.javanet@rcn.com or call me at 413-596-6490.

Also, there are many new programs and attractions at the library. Take time to note their publicity and mark your calendars. Don't miss them!

- Sue Magee, Friends president

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Coming up: "Grassland" on March 25 and "Theeb" on April 22. Screenings start at 7 p.m. This monthly

series of foreign and independent films is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Letter from the President

Youth EventsMost of these programs are funded by the Friends of the Library. All are free but registration is required. Check website for details.

Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham, MA 01095 / 413-596-6141 www.wilbrahamlibrary.org

Children's ActivitiesSPRING STORY TIME. Two classes will meet over six weeks, March 6 to April 11: one for ages 2 to 3½ (with an adult) on Wednesday, 10 to 10:30 a.m.; the other for ages 3½ to 5 (independent) on Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Registration for Wilbraham residents began Feb. 13 in the library. Phone calls taken Feb. 22. Non-residents may register beginning Feb. 15.

SCHOOL VACATION WEEK ACTIVITIES

All sign-ups start April 1.

April 16, 10 a.m. Springfield Symphony Hall Musical Petting Zoo. Kids can hold and try instruments.

Ages 5 and up.

April 17. 10 a.m. to noon. Family movie, “Incredibles 2."

April 18. 11 a.m. to noon. If you love dinosaurs, Dino-Man will be at the library to entertain and educate kids ages 3 and up.

TEACHING CREATURES story time w/ real animals, ages 3 to 5 with a grown-up. 10-10:45 a.m. Two sessions: March 4 sign-ups start Feb. 19; March 18 sign-ups start March 4.

READ TO CADENCE. Children ages 5 and up read to therapy dog Cadence. Sign-ups for 10-minute slots for March 5 start Feb. 19, and sign-ups for April 23 start April 8.

- Children's Librarian Heidi Kane

Join us for Teen Paint Sip Fun! (grades 6-12) on Monday, March 11, 5 to 6:30 p.m., to paint “Hydrangeas at the Shore.”

During spring break on Thursday, April 18, from 2 to 4 p.m., teens can get their own henna tattoo from Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good Henna.

New members always welcome to join our Teen Advisory Board (grades 6-12), which meets monthly on Mondays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Our Teen Book Club (grades 8-12) meets Friday, March 8 at 3 p.m., to discuss “Five Feet Apart.” No registration required. Read the book before the movie comes out March 15 and join us.

– Teen Services Librarian Rachel Hapgood

Teen ActivitiesTeen MoviesOur next movie -- on Friday, March 15, at 1 p.m. -- is “The Hate U

Give” (PG-13), based on the bestselling YA book by Angie Thomas. During spring break, on Tuesday, April 16, we will show "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (PG) at 2 p.m. Movies are for grades 6-12, with pizza (sponsored by Pafumi’s To Go Or Stay), popcorn and candy. Movie license sponsored by LUSO Federal Credit Union.

Pathways for ParentsSupported Programs

2 STEAM PROGRAMS. Kids ages 3-5, with a grown-up, on March 15, 10-11:30 a.m., to make sensory bottles. Sign up March 4. Kids grades K-2, April 8, 4-5 p.m. for Tower and Bridge challenge. Sign up March 25.

YOGA STORYTIME with Heather Monson. March 18 & 25, ages 3-5 w/ adult. Registration starts March 4 for both.

New and renewing Friends, November 2018 through January 2019, excluding those who wish to remain anonymous.

Carol Albano, Carole Alderman, Al Artioli, Ann Bagge, Raymond & Susan Burk, Doug & Linda Burr, Joan & Robert Butler, Catherine & John Callaghan, Janemari & Brian Chateauvert, Claire Cloutier, Judith Cmero, Bernadette Collins, Bruce Cooley, Antonia Cote, Kristine Crimmins, Martha & Walter Damon, Pat & Maria DeAngelis, Johanna Desautelle, DiGrande Family, Richard & Eileen Duffy, Shirley Facey, M. Andree Fitzgerald, Becky & Terry Fleming, Elin & Phillip Pers Gaynor, Elizabeth & Timothy Geib, Barbara & David Gordon, Dan & Susan Hanscomb, Robert & Joan Heyman, Elaine & Robert Holdsworth, Audrey Hunt, Chet Jez, John & Margerie Kirchhof, Steve & Joyce Lewis, Jan Luczek, Ann & Frank Ludwig, Kristin Lynch, Harry MacLeod, Cynthia & Charles MacGowan, Steve & Linda Mandolesi, Thomas & Ann Mango, Gloria McDonald, Carol McMinn, Michele Mills, Gay Miltenberger, Nancy Morin, Nancy Nieske, Poppy & Terry Nelson, Patricia O'Connor, Mary Omartian, Nancy & Allan Peck, Sue & Gary Petzold, Sherry Phillips, Barbara Pilarcik, Connie & Jim Richmond, Melinda Rigney, Ann Riker, Janes & Corry Rooks, Carol Ross, Chris & Jeff Sagalyn, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Selva, Elizabeth & Harry Setian, William Siebert, Barbara Silverstein, Brad & Margaret Sperry, Fredy Steng, Claire & Ted Stevenson, Teri Strandberg, Margaret Superneau, Sara Taylor, Janie Tencza, Barbara Trombley, Phyllis Walsh, Barbara Wheeler, Albert D. and Mary E. Wihry.

Wilbraham Friends of the Library25 Crane Park DriveWilbraham, MA 01095

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Library NewsSpring 2019

In this issue:Bus Trip To YaleAnnual Book SaleVacation Week ActivitiesGenealogy Research Classes

New and Renewing Friends