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Greenville Public Library Happenings

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Holiday Silent AuctionHoliday Silent Auction

Food for FinesThe Library will once again be collecting non-perishable food items in lieu of fi nes from November 1 to Novem-ber 10. All food will be donated to the Smith-fi eld Welfare Offi ce.

Genealogy ClassGENEALOGY CLASSES will be held on Saturday, November 28 from 10:00 am –Noon and from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The morning class taught by Jeanne Jeffrieswill concentrate on general genealogy questions. The afternoon class will focuson genealogy pertaining to veterans. Registration is required. Please call 949-3630ext. 1 to register. This class is free and open to the public.

Holiday CardsMrs. Deborah Suther-land will teach how to make your own personal holiday cards on Tuesday, Novem-ber 17 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Registra-tion is required. Please call 949-3630 ext. 1 to register. This program is free and open to the public.

Rhode Island Housing Seminar

Representatives from Rhode Island Housing will be at the library on Monday, November 23 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm to present a Homebuyer’s Seminar. Please call Tammy at 457-1245 at Rhode Island Housing to register.

COST EFFECTIVE MARKET-ING FOR SMALL BUSINESSMs. Elizabeth Galligan president of Newberry Public Relations & Mar-keting will discuss the Top 10 most effective, low- or no-cost ways to spread the word about your products and services, reinforce your brand, and attract new customers, on Friday, November 13 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Registration is required. Please call 949-3630 ext. 1 to register. This lunchtime business program is free and open to the public.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUBMembers of the Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss the book “Her Royal Spyness” by Rhys Bowen on Tuesday, November 3 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. New members are welcome.

Blood PressureA representative from Greenville Center will be at the library on Monday, November 16 from 11:00 am to Noon to do blood pressure readings. This program is free and open to the public.

Steven Cicilline Elected President of the Greenville Public Library

Board of Trustees

Outgoing President Domine Vescera Ragosta receives award.

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Children’s News

Thanksgiving CenterpieceChildren ages 5-12 are invited to register for this workshop presented by the members of The Apple Blossom Garden Club to be held on Thursday, November 19 at 4:00 pm. Create a wonderful centerpiece for your hol-iday table. Registration is being taken now.

Art ClassesChildren ages 6-10 may now sign up for a class taught by artist and teacher Adele Karbowski on Thursday, Nov.12 from 4-5 pm. Adele will teach art inspired by nature. Registration is required and must be done in person. A $5.00 materials fee will be required at registration. A second class will be held on December 10 from 4-5 pm. Register for one or both.

Decorate a Fall CraftChildren ages 6-10 are welcome to join us on Monday, November 23 at 4 PM, for a fun fall craft! Children will hear a Thanksgiv-ing story and make an autumn craft. Registration is being taken now.

LOWER BACK PAIN WORKSHOPDr. Herbert Curtis, Jr. from Lincoln Chiropractic will discuss Lower Back Pain and options that are available for relieve on Tuesday, November 10 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Please call 949-3630 ext. 1 to register. This program is free and open to the public.

THE RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER COACH will be here on Friday, Novem-ber 6 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. for anyone interested in donating blood.

HORMONE WORKSHOPDr. Herbert Curtis, Jr. from Lincoln Chiropractic will discuss Hor-mone Therapy treatments that are currently available on Tuesday, November 3 from 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm. Please call 949-3630 ext. 1 to register. This program is free and open to the public.

KNITTING, KNITTINGDiane Junior will teach knitting on Tuesdays in November from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.There will be a $5.00 materials charge. Please call 949-3630 ext. 1 to register. Thisprogram is open to the public.

Diane Junior will teach a “brown bag” knitting class on Tuesdays from 12:00 pm to1:00 pm. There will be a $5.00 materials charge for this lunchtime knitting class.Please call 949-3630 ext. 1 to register. This pro-gram is open to the public.Book Signing

Mr. Raymond Wolf will be at the li-brary on Saturday, Nov. 7 for a sign-ing of his new book Lost Villages of Situate from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Mr. Bill Wright is presenting a College 101 Pro-gram on Thursday, November 19 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Registration is required. Please call 949-3630 ext. 1 to register. This program is free and open to the public

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DisplaysChildren’s Room Bubble

During the month of November, Paige Hoffman will display her Webkinz collection in the children’s room bubble. Paige is eleven-years-old and enjoys collecting Webkinz, “because they are cute and cuddly.” So be sure to stop by the children’s room to view Paige’s collection!

The lobby trees are decorated monthly with crafts made by Girl Scout Troop 544 under the direction of Mrs. Diane Maione.

The Children’s Room is decorated with artwork from children at the Greenville Nursery School. Come in and check out the work of these talented young artists!

Juliana & Adelina Rivelli display their teapot collection.

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Young Adult Department News

Wii FunTuesdays are Wii days, and that means those between the ages of 11 and 18 are invited to drop by the library from 2:00-6:00 pm to play Wii. We have two systems set up for participants to play a selection of games that includes Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Ma-rio Kart, American Idol, and a number of other titles.

Paper Basket WeavingDesign a basket masterpiece to help store some of your school supplies or to store a small col-lection. They are also a great way to decorate your desk. Tweens and teens are welcome to join us for a little weaving party on Wednesday, Novem-ber 4 at 3:00 pm.

Anime CinemaAre you into anime? Every Friday afternoon, you can come to the library and enjoy a free showing of some Japanese-themed cartoons at 2:30 pm. Following each showing, feel free to stay and discuss what you have watched. Over the course of the autumn, the library will be showing episodes of Black Cat and School Rumble. Register quickly because space is limited!

Win, Lose, or Draw!: Pictionary

Whether you can draw or not, this fun party game is guaranteed to get everyone involved. Work in teams with your friends or make new ones as we try to guess what that object being drawn really is. The festivities will kick off at 3:00 pm on Monday, Novem-ber 9, and those ages 11-18 are welcome to participate

Plate DecoratingWith Thanksgiving just around the corner, the library wants to help you set a table to remem-ber. We will supply plates and paints for you to decorate just for the holiday. After just backing in the paint to seal it, you will have a decoration to make your family day spe-cial. The fun starts at 3:00 pm on November 18 for those in middle and high school

Tween Scene-it?If you are on top of all the newest music, movies, and television, this might be the program for you. Those ages 11 – 13 are welcome to stop into the library for this fun, interactive program that uses puzzles, clips for movies and television, and trivia to create a competitive game. The pro-gram will start at 3:00 pm on Thursday, November 19 and lasts for two hours.

OutburstRemember Family Feud? Come to the library and build a team of friends to compete to see who can name the top answers for various questions. Teens and tweens of all ages are welcome to participate in this fun and LOUD program, which will take place on Monday, November 23 at 3:00 pm. Didn’t you always want be loud at the library?!?

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Board of TrusteesGreenville Public Library

2009

Domine Vescera Ragosta, out going president of the Greenville Public Library

Board of Trustees receives an award honor-ing her years of service to the library

Steven Cicilline is elected president of the Greenville Public Library Board of Trustees

Terms Expiring 2012

Virginia HarnoisElaine Farley, Secretary*

Milo J. St. AngeloHarold Hemberger

Terms Expiring 2011

Sue MarineauStephen Cicilline, President*Terri Kless, Vice President*

Terms Expiring 2010

Domine Vescera RagostaJulie Ip

Barbara LysikHeather Grogan, Treasurer*

Greenville Public Library Board of Trustees2009

* = Term expires 2010

The Newsletter of the Greenville Public Library, Smithfi eld, Rhode Island Page 6November 2009 Events at The Greenville Public Librarybrarybrary

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10:00 AM Quilters10:15 AM Turtle-time Storytime11:15 AM Turtle-time Storytime

310:00 AM BA-SIC I COMPUT-ER CLASS12:00 PM Brown Bag Knitting1:30 PM Mystery Book Club2:00 PM Wii Fun for Teens - YA6:00 PM Knit-ting Class 6:30 PM Hormone Workshop

410:00 AM Computer Skills10:30 AM Preschool Storytime1:15 PM Preschool Storytime3:00 PM Paper Basket Weaving - YA3:00 PM Smithfi eld YMCA

510:00 AM COM-PUTER CLASS (EXCEL)10:30 AM Home-schooler’s Art Class12:15 PM Home-schooler’s Art Class

610:00 AM Rhode Island Blood Center Coach10:15 AM Toddler Storytime11:15 AM Toddler Storytime2:30 PM Anime Cinema - YA

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8 910:00 AM Quilters10:15 AM Turtle-time Storytime11:15 AM Turtle-time Storytime3:00 PM Win, Lose or Draw!: Pictionary 7:00 PM Board of Trustees meeting

1010:00 AM BA-SIC I COMPUT-ER CLASS12:00 PM Brown Bag Knitting2:00 PM Wii Fun for Teens - YA6:00 PM Knitting Class 6:30 PM Lower Back Pain Workshop

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1210:00 AM COM-PUTER CLASS (POWERPOINT)10:30 AM Home-schooler’s Art Class12:15 PM Home-schooler’s Art Class4:00 PM Art Class6:30 PM Cesareo’s Circle

1310:15 AM Toddler Storytime11:15 AM Toddler Storytime12:30 PM Cost Effective Market-ing for Small Business Program2:30 PM Anime Cinema

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15 1610:15 AM Turtle-time Storytime11:00 AM Green-ville Skilled Nursing Assn. Blood Pres-sure Clinic11:15 AM Turtle-time Storytime6:00 PM Home and Hospice Monthly Drop-In Meeting

1710:00 AM BA-SIC I COMPUT-ER CLASS12:00 PM Brown Bag Knitting2:00 PM Wii Fun for Teens - YA6:00 PM Knitting Class7:00 PM Holiday Card Program

1810:00 AM Computer Skills 10:30 AM Pre-school Storytime1:15 PM Preschool Sto-rytime 3:00 PM Plate Decorating - YA3:00 PM Smithfi eld YMCA 6:30 PM North Scituate Rainbow Girls Ad. Bd. Mtg.

1910:00 AM COM-PUTER CLASS (POWERPOINT)10:30 AM Home-schooler’s Art Class12:15 PM Home-schooler’s Art Class3:00 PM Tween Scene-It? - YA4:00 PM Apple Blossom Garden Club Activity

2010:15 AM Toddler Storytime11:15 AM Toddler Storytime2:30 PM Anime Cinema - YA

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22 2310:15 AM Turtle-time Storytime11:15 AM Turtle-time Storytime3:00 PM Outburst 4:00 PM Children’s Craft Program6:00 PM NorthWest Community Health Center Mtg. 6:00 PM Rhode Island Housing Homebuy-er’s Seminar

2410:00 AM BA-SIC I COMPUT-ER CLASS12:00 PM Brown Bag Knitting2:00 PM Wii Fun for Teens - YA6:00 PM Knitting Class

2510:00 AM Computer Skills3:00 PM Smithfi eld YMCA

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27 2810:00 AM Gene-alogy Class

29 3010:15 AM Turtle-time Storytime11:15 AM Turtle-time Storytime

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New Fiction Titles

101 toughest interview questions : and answers that win the job! Porot, DanielA big little life : a memoir of a joyful dog Koontz, Dean RArt of happiness in a troubled world Dalai Lama XIVArt of happiness in a troubled world Dalai Lama XIVArt of happiness in a troubled worldBarack and Michelle : portrait of an American marriageAndersen, Christopher P.Battle for America, 2008 : the story of an extraordinary elec-tion Balz, Daniel J.Before the big bang Clegg, Brian.Born to run : a hidden tribe, superathletes, and the greatest race the world has never seen McDougall, ChristopherBride’s etiquette guide: etiquette made easy Lach, Pamela A.Cheating death : the doctors and medical miracles that are saving lives against all odds Gupta, Sanjay.Ciao Italia fi ve-ingredient favorites : quick and delicious recipes from an Italian kitchen Esposito, Mary Ann.Conquering fear Kushner, Harold S.Conquering fear Kushner, Harold S.Conquering fearDeen Bros. take it easy : quick and affordable meals the whole family will love Deen, Jamie.Family of mine: what it was like growing up Gotti Gotti, VFearless : imagine your life without fear Lucado, Max.Flat belly diet! cookbook Game plan for life : your personal playbook for success Gibbs, JoeGovernor / Rod BlagojevichGovernor / Rod BlagojevichGovernorGround truth : the untold story of America under attack on 9/11 Farmer, John J.Have a little faith : a true story Albom, MitchHealing of America : a global quest for better, cheaper, and fairer health care Reid, T. R.Heart of a patriot : how I found the courage to survive Viet-nam, Walter Reed and Karl Rove Cleland, MaxHigh on arrival Phillips, Mackenzie.Hope for animals and their world : how endangered species are being rescued from the brink Goodall, JaneHow did that happen? : holding people accountable for results the positive, principled way Connors, RogerHow to raise the perfect dog: through puppyhood and beyondMillan, CesarJerry Baker’s terrifi c tomatoes, sensational spuds, and mouth-watering melons: 1,274 super secrets for growing prize-winning vegetables Baker, JerryLibrarian’s book of quotes Eckstrand, TatyanaMadoff with the money Oppenheimer, Jerry.Manhood for amateurs: the pleasures and regrets of a hus-band, father, and son Chabon, MichaelMeaning of Matthew: my son’s murder in Laramie, and a world transformed Shepard, JudyMurder of King Tut: the plot to kill the child king: a nonfi c-tion thriller Patterson, JamesNurtureshock: new thinking about children Bronson, Po, On the line Williams, SerenaPlanning parenthood : strategies for success in fertility as-sistance, adoption, and surrogacy Real Messiah: the throne of St. Mark and the true origins of Christianity Huller, StephanRejuvenated jewels: new designs from vintage treasures Hanna, Amy

Seven days of rage: the deadly crime spree of the Craigslist killer Larosa, PaulSports rules book Human KineticsSports rules book Human KineticsSports rules bookTraveling with pomegranates : a mother daughter story Kidd, Sue True compass: a memoir Kennedy, Edward M. True compass: a memoir Kennedy, Edward M. True compass: a memoirUncomplicated guide to diabetes complicationsWhy Iceland? Jansson, Ãsgeir.Why our health matters: a vision of medicine that can transform our future Weil, Andrew.Winter harvest handbook: year-round vegetable production using deep-organic techniques and unheated greenhouses Coleman, EliotYou were always mom’s favorite! Tannen, Deborah. Zeitoun

13 1/2 Barr, Nevada.A change in altitude : a novel Shreve, Anita.A change in altitude : a novel Shreve, Anita.A change in altitude : a novelA taste of fame : a novel A taste of fame : a novel A taste of fame : a novel Shepherd, Linda E.An echo in the bone : a novel Gabaldon, Diana.Born of Night Kenyon, SherrilynBreaking the rules Bradford, Barbara TaylorCapitol offense : a novel Bernhardt, WilliamDark tiger Tapply, William G.Dark tiger Tapply, William G.Dark tigerEvidence of murder Black, LisaEvidence of murder Black, LisaEvidence of murderFinger lickin’ fi fteen Evanovich, Janet.Hardball Paretsky, Sara.Hardball Paretsky, Sara.HardballHeat seeker Leigh, Lora.Her fearful symmetry : a novel Niffenegger, Audrey.Her fearful symmetry : a novel Niffenegger, Audrey.Her fearful symmetry : a novelHothouse orchid Woods, Stuart.Hothouse orchid Woods, Stuart.Hothouse orchidJuliet, naked Hornby, Nick.Juliet, naked Hornby, Nick.Juliet, nakedLakeshore Christmas Wiggs, Susan.Little bird of heaven : a novel Oates, Joyce CarolLittle bird of heaven : a novel Oates, Joyce CarolLittle bird of heaven : a novelLove and summer Trevor, WilliamMama dearest : a novel Harris, E. Lynn.Nine dragons : a novel Connelly, MichaelNine dragons : a novel Connelly, MichaelNine dragons : a novelPilgrims : a Wobegon romance Keillor, Garrison.Rough country Sandford, JohnSkull duggery Elkins, Aaron J.Spooner Dexter, PeteSpooner Dexter, PeteSpoonerBrutal telling Penny, Louise.Eleventh victim Grace, NancyGhost king Salvatore, R. A.Guilty client Rogow, RobertaGuilty client Rogow, RobertaGuilty clientLost art of gratitude McCall Smith, AlexanderLost symbol : a novel Brown, DanNeighbor Gardner, Lisa.Ninth daughter Hamilton, Barbara.Perfect Christmas Macomber, Debbie.Professional Parker, Robert B.Spire : a novel Patterson, Richard North.Sword of the lady : a novel of the change Stirling, S. M.Tale of Applebeck Orchard : the cottage tales of Beatrix PotterAlbert, Susan Wittig.Year of the fl ood : a novel Atwood, MargaretThere goes the bride : an Agatha Raisin mystery Beaton, M. C.Top producer : a novel of dark money, greed, and friendship Vonnegut, Norb.Tragic magic Childs, Laura.Vanilla ride Lansdale, Joe R.Where eagles fl y Norato, Lisa.

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NOVEMBER

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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEESStephen Cicilline, PresidentTerri Kless, Vice PresidentHeather Grogan, TreasurerElaine Farley, SecretaryVirginia HarnoisHarold HembergerJulie Ip, MDBarbara LysikSusan MarineauDomine Vescera RagostaMilo J. St. AngeloFlora Leigh-Curry, Emerita

Christopher LaRoux, Director

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The Library will be closed the following times:Wednesday, November 11 Veterans’ Day

Wednesday, November 25 at 5:00 pmThursday, November 26 Thanksgiving