T hanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Bethel Public Library, and

fundraisers held by the Library Board, the Library will purchase a 3D

printer this summer. The printer will be the focal point of our new Innovation

Station maker space. Other equipment that will be added are five Raspberry

Pi computers—small credit card-sized computers that will be used to teach

programming.

A maker space is a place where people come together to create with tech-

nology. The maker space movement has been in libraries for about 5 years

and can be anything from a dedicated room filled with all sorts of technology-

related equipment to a small corner of a room with only one or two devices.

The Bethel Public Library’s Innovation Station will start as a mobile technology

lab that can be transported from room to room for use in a variety of pro-

grams.

Initially, programs will be targeted to the young adult audience, with pro-

grams for adults and children being offered over time. Library staff will pro-

vide instruction on programming in Scratch and Python, explain the basics of

computing hardware and software, and design and create 3D printed objects.

The Innovation Station will provide a long-term service for the Bethel com-

munity that will have a high educational impact. Stay tuned for updates as we

get this exciting new program under way!

~Lynn Rosato, Library Director

3D PRINTING IS COMING TO THE BETHEL PUBLIC LIBRARY

FRI ENDS BOOK CEL L AR : YOUR SOURCE F OR BARG AI NS YE AR -ROUND !

Be curious. Be enlightened. Be inspired. www.bethellibrary.org

The Bethel Public Library 189 Greenwood Avenue

Bethel, Connecticut 06801

L I B R A R Y H O U R S

Mon., Wed., Thurs. 10-8 Tues., Fri., Sat. 10-5

Sun. 1-5 (September—mid-June)

Closed Sundays in July and August; and July 3 & 4 in observance of

Independence Day.

I t’s the end of an era—the days of the “Big Book Sale” are gone. But don’t worry. Opportunities to pick up great

bargains in fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, and audio-visual still abound in the Friends’ Book Cellar, located

in the basement of the Bethel Public Library. You can now shop at your own convenience year-round on Mondays,

Wednesdays, and Saturdays (also Sundays during the school year). Stop by soon to see us and our ever-changing se-

lection of quality books and media. And to our faithful volunteers...we need your help in the Book Cellar!

Thank you to everyone who has joined or renewed membership in the Friends of the Bethel Public Library this

year. Friends membership dues help provide much-needed funds for programming and equipment for your library.

What a wonderful way to give to the community while getting to enjoy the benefits of your donation at the same

time! Not a member of the Friends? You can join us anytime. Attend our July 16 meeting, or get more information

and a membership form at the Circulation Desk, in the Book Cellar, or online at www.bethellibrary.org.

~Linda Curtis, President, Friends of the Library

2 Be curious. Be enlightened. Be inspired. www.bethellibrary.org

While summer is at its zenith, many parents are completing enrollment

forms and attending orientations for their young children starting school for

the first time. This period of transition brings anticipation as well as anxiety to

both children and parents. Children may be excited to start school, whether

pre-school or kindergarten, but may wonder what “school” really means. Par-

ents may wonder how to allay their children’s natural concerns.

The Michele Arnhold Children’s Library can help. Every year in August we

prominently display our “Back to School” books. New titles are added each

season resulting in a collection which now numbers over 100 fiction and non-

fiction children’s titles all about going back to school. The collection includes

fun stories about the first day of school in both pre-school and kindergarten

settings and children’s non-fiction on subjects such as teachers, principals and

school buses. There are picture books for parents to read to their children and

“easy readers” for beginning readers to tackle on their own.

This summer, as the first day of school approaches, look for the Back-to-

School collection at the Michele Arnhold Children’s Library.

~Grace Gullusci Children’s Library Assistant

T AKE T IM E T HI S SUM M ER TO CHECK OUT T HE BACK -TO -SCHOOL BOOK COLLECTION

THE L IBR ARY HAS MUCH TO OFFER LOC AL BUSI NESS OWNERS AND ORG ANI Z AT I ONS

TE E N STEAM AND SUM M ER RE ADI NG !

If you haven’t already started your

summer reading assignment, now’s

the time to come to the Teen Library!

We probably still have some summer

reading books left; but if we don’t, or

don’t have the one you want, we can

request it from another library for

you.

We also have purchased e-book

copies of many titles for downloading

to a computer or mobile device. The

loan period automatically expires, so

there are no overdue fines. Check

our website for the OverDrive link.

You’ll find it under the Services tab,

“Digital Media.”

This summer we are starting a

STEAM approach to our program-

ming. If you like our crafts and art

programs, good news—that’s the A

in STEAM! Join us on Thursdays,

starting July 2, for a casual “Learn to

Code” program in our Technology

Center. This will be a pressure-free

environment so don’t fear being a

beginner. If you’re already in-the-

know, come and help others.

Join our summer reading program,

Unmask! Like last year, prizes in-

clude pre-pub copies of teen books—

such as Daniel Kraus’ The Life and

Death of Zebulon Finch and Nicola

Yoon’s Everything, Everything. Pre-

pub means you’ll be among the first

to read them!

~Amy Schumann

Teen Librarian

For many years, despite space and budget constraints, the Library has pro-

vided invaluable services to the Bethel community. Now, in a new and ex-

panded building, the Library can offer more to individuals, local businesses,

groups, and organizations.

Local business owners and non-profit organizations can take advantage of

the Business and Technology Center with 9 computers, 2 scanners, and a col-

or laser printer. In addition, software programs such as Photoshop Elements

and Quickbooks are available for public use. Whether you want to practice

skills or create fliers or brochures for your business or group, the Library now

has the resources to help.

If you belong to a local group or non-profit organization, we would like to

invite your group to have an informational meeting at the Library to talk

about its mission, activities, and special projects. This will give your organiza-

tion more visibility in our community and may even encourage new member-

ships! Whether your group is small or large, we welcome you to make a

presentation.

Our goal is to make the Bethel community aware of the many resources in

the area that help support cultural, educational, or informational needs. Help

us share our knowledge and resources by sharing yours!

~Kate Soboleva

Adult Services Librarian

Kindles, Tablets, and iMacs Available

“Technology Petting Zoo” for all ages at the Library

Kindle Fire HD and Samsung Galaxy Tab3 in the Children’s Library

will provide opportunities for kids to play games and read down-

loadable books

Kindle Fire HD, Nexus 7, and iPad Air are upstairs at the Reference Desk for adults to try out before making a decision about whether to

purchase one for themselves.

Two iMacs are upstairs and available for public use

Be curious. Be enlightened. Be inspired. www.bethellibrary.org 3

CHECK IN ON YOUR L IBR ARY ACCOU NT !

Logging in to your library record

online is a fast and easy way to ac-

cess all sorts of information about

your account. You can check when

items are due and renew them, if

applicable. You can confirm the sta-

tus of requests and holds. You can

see if you have outstanding fines.

Finally, you can make sure that your

contact information is up to date,

change your user name and pass-

word, and/or add an email address

to your account.

To access your account, click on

“My Account” on the Bethel Li-

brary’s web page. The first time you

log in, your user name will be your

library card number, and your pass-

word will be the last four digits of

your phone number on record.

Once you are logged in, you will see

your account summary as well as

the tabs that will allow you to see

the rest of your information.

If you would like to keep a record

of all of the items you have ever

checked out, logging in to your ac-

count allows you to do that, too.

Under the tab “Account Prefer-

ences,” there is another tab called

“Search and History Preferences.”

Just check the box next to the ques-

tion “Keep a history of checked out

items?” and you will have a record

going forward of everything you

check out of the library.

For questions about this or other

Circulation services, please contact

the Library 203-794-8756 ext. 3.

~Priscilla Massmann Circulation Manager

Please email your review to

newsletter@bethellibrary.org

or bring to the Reference Desk.

3D Printing for Dummies by Kalani Kirk Hausman & Richard Horne

What is 3D printing? Simply put,

it’s a technology that allows users to

create an object by laying down suc-

cessive layers of material (a special

plastic-like filament) under computer

control. The object is of the maker’s

own design and can be replicated.

If you want to learn more, then 3D

Printing for Dummies is a good book

for beginners. In the tradition of all

“For Dummies” guides, this one

offers straightforward instruction.

But it’s not just a how-to book. It also

looks at the different types of 3D

printing technology, and it gives

artists, entrepreneurs, and hobbyists

insight into the amazing things 3D

printing has to offer.

I recommend this book for anyone

interested in this new technology.

Reviewer: R. E. Merritt

RE ADER TO RE ADER

The Library’s Writing Group celebrated

Poetry Month at its April meeting by

creating two poems. Each writer

contributed a word or short phrase,

hidden from the next person. When all

was finally revealed, poetry emerged!

Be Curious.

Be Enlightened.

Be Inspired.

The Glittering Guest The groovy statue fluctuated

like a vivacious coyote,

vibrant and tall, congealing

into an impressive basket

while hot clowns stormed

the misty slippers,

and the glittering guest galloped in

scary trousers.

Philtrum

Twirly curls,

the fragrance of an angel,

the storm clouds gathered,

peering through

a shadowed corner,

crept up the stairs,

running from footsteps.

SAVE THE DATE!

The Library’s Annual Wine Tasting

September 29, 2015 at the Library

B E T H E L P U B L I C L I B R A R Y

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BETHEL PUBLIC LIBRARY

189 GREENWOOD AVE. BETHEL, CT 06801

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Programs for All

3D Printing Here Soon!

Brand-New Museum Pass

Community Partnerships

Teen STEAM Summer

About Your Library Account

This Newsletter is co -sponsored by

R.E. Lawlor Graphics & Printing, LLC

and by the Friends of the Library.

CONTACT US

203-794-8756 Director x6

Children’s Services x5 Adult Services x4 Teen Services x0

Circulation Services x3

THE DOOR TO THE PAST IS OPEN! Visit the Seelye Local

History Room

Delve into Bethel’s Past Find a Place for Quiet Study

Research Your Family History Curl Up with a Good Book

Discover Local Lore

Monday 12-8, Tuesday 12-3, Wednesday 3-8,

Friday 10-3, Saturday 10-2

The Commemorative Library History book

is still available at a special price.

FRIENDS BOOK CELLAR

Sunday: 1 pm–5 pm

M & W: 10:30 am–7:30 pm

Saturday: 10 am–4 pm

Get email notification. Call us or sign up online!

Learn about programs; then

register through links to the

online calendar

Get holds and overdue notices

Discover what’s new at your

hometown library

Lunch Bunch Storytimes Wednesdays July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & August 5 11:30 am-12:00 pm For children 3-8 years old able to sit without parent/caregiver. Children will enjoy stories and more and should bring a snack or lunch. Parents/caregivers will not be in the program room, but must remain in the Library. No registration required

Summer Craft Days Thursdays July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & August 6 10:30-4:00 pm For kids of all ages; children under 7 must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. A new superhero-themed craft will be featured each week. No registration required

Bethel Public Library Programs for Children

For more information and to register for Children’s programs, please call 203-794-8756 x5.

Children under 12 years of age may not be left unattended in the Library at any time.

Auto Repair Reference Center

At your fingertips…

do-it-yourself car repair car care tips

repair cost estimates recall information

Check out this online database, accessible from the Library or

your own computer, and you’ll have access to over 150 illustrated

Chilton repair manuals!

See the Reference Librarian for more information about this resource

NEW MUSEUM PASS!

The EverWonder Children's

Museum cultivates a lifelong love-

of-learning in children by encour-

aging them to think, inquire, and

wonder about the world around

them. It offers hands-on exhibits

and programming to spark imagi-

nation in science, technology,

engineering, and math.

Available with a valid Bethel Library card at the Circulation Desk

DON’T OVERLOOK the

OVERSIZED BOOK!

Oversized books have been

reorganized into a new collection

to make browsing easier for you.

You’ll find them near the

Reference Desk on the 2nd floor.

Atlases as well as art, science, and

history titles, are just some of the

books in this collection.

Summer Reading Program: “Every Hero Has a Story” Now-August 8, 2015 For kids entering preschool—Grade 5 Register at the Children’s Services Desk. Read 6 books or more to participate and be eligible to play the program games and enter the raffle. Complete details are outlined in the flier availa-ble at the Children’s Services Desk.

Summer Reading Finale August 12, 2015 11:00 am-1:00 pm Kids who complete the summer reading program by 8/8/15 are invited to the Children’s Library to receive certificates and play the “Superhero Mania” game one more time. Special prizes will be awarded to everyone who plays!

Superhero Cartoon Workshop July 23 3:00-4:30 pm For kids entering Grades 3-5. In this hands-on workshop, Debbi the Super Cow-toonist shows kids how to design their own superhero poster. Registration required, beginning July 6, and limited to 20

Kids’ Movie Day August 4 1:30 pm For kids 4-10 years old; children under 7 must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. In keeping with our summer theme, it’s a superhero film! Registration required, beginning July 13, and limited to 30 children plus adults

Bethel Public Library Programs for Adults and Teens

Book Discussions July 13, 6:30-7:45 pm The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani July 29, 10:15-11:30 am The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani August 10, 6:30-7:45 pm That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo August 26, 10:15-11:30 am That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo

Registration not required

Big Screen Movie July 22, 6:30-8:35 pm Wrestling Ernest Hemingway (PG-13) Registration required

Open Lab for Novice Computer Users July 1, 6:30-7:45 pm Beginners get started honing their skills. Registration required and limited to 9 FOR ADULTS

Device Advice July 6, 6:30-7:45 pm Kindle Users Group Meeting Registration required August 3, 6:30-7:45 pm iPad Users Group Meeting Registration required FOR ADULTS

Facebook Open Lab July 8, 6:30-7:45 pm Learn how to open a FB account. Basic computer skills are required. Registration required and limited to 9 FOR ADULTS

Facebook Pointers July 15, 6:30-7:45 pm Learn how to use and maintain your FB page, including safety tips. All regis-trants must have an active FB account. Registration required and limited to 9 FOR ADULTS

For more information, please call 203-794-8756 x4 (Adult) or x0 (Teen), or check the online

Is your iPad or Kindle

collecting dust because

“something’s wrong” &

you can’t figure it out?

We offer Device Advice for iPad & Kindle users.

Attend a Users Group Meeting or make an

appointment by calling the Reference Desk.

QuickBooks in Two Parts Part 1: July 20, 6:00-7:45 pm Learn how to set up a company file and inventory, and create customer and ven-dor lists. Part 2: July 27, 6:00-7:45 pm Learn how to track a company’s inven-tory and expenses, and run reports. Registration required and limited to 9 FOR ADULTS

Excel Formulas & Functions August 1, 10:00-11:45 am For those with a basic knowledge of Excel who want to learn more of the basic and advanced operations. Registration required and limited to 9 FOR ADULTS

Teen Summer Reading Program: “Unmask!” Now-August 15, 2015 For teens entering Grades 6-12 Read and be eligible for prizes. Registration required Complete details about the Teen Sum-mer Reading Program are available at the Teen Services Desk.

Hour+ of Code Thursdays July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & August 6 6:30-7:45 pm Learn how to code in a no-pressure envi-ronment for beginners. Experienced coders are welcome to come and help. Registration required and limited to 9 FOR TEENS

Teen & Tween Whovians July 6 and August 3, 5:30-6:30 pm For ages 10-18. Love Doctor Who? Come to the party for games, cosplay, and trivia. Parents/caregivers of attendees ages 10-11 must remain in the Library. Registration required FOR TEENS

Saturday Morning Crafts July 18, 10:15-11:30 am Sharpie Tie Dye Teens entering Grade 6 and up will transform ordinary cotton tees and oth-er items into brightly colored works of art. Please bring your own shirts, alt-hough there will be a limited number available if you forget. Sharpie markers will be supplied to create tie dye and watercolor effects. Registration required and limited to 12 FOR TEENS August 15, 10:15-11:30 am Altered T-Shirts Teens entering Grade 6 and up will transform ordinary cotton tees into ex-traordinary ones. Please bring your own shirt, although there will be a limited number available if needed. Fabric paint, bleach solution, and awesome accessories will be supplied. Registration required and limited to 12 FOR TEENS

Make-It Table July and August, during regular Library hours of operation There will be a table set up with craft supplies in the Teen Library. We’ll offer suggestions, but teens and tweens are invited to let their creativity run free! Registration not required FOR TEENS