june 2015 newsletter

@ the Westfield Washington Public Library

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Monday-Wednesday

10 AM8 PM

Thursday & Friday

10 AM6 PM

Saturday

10 AM5 PM

Sunday

15 PM

Summer Reading

June 9August 17

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Westfield Washington

Public Library Board of Trustees:

Mike Thomas,

President

Brian Morales,

Vice President

Paul Catlin,

Treasurer

Nancy Knochel,

Secretary

Members,

Birch Dalton

Dan Pitcock

David Weiss

The Library Board

meets on the

second Wednesday

of each month

at 7:00 p.m.

June 2014 Volume 12, Issue 06

Summer Reading Program 2015 Every year we have three distinct programs; one for children, one for teenagers, and one for adults. The overall theme changes from year to year, and this year is all about heroes!

The theme for this years program for children is Every Hero Has a Story! This program prepares children for success by developing and practicing early language skills. Children can attend fun and educational programs and earn incentive prizes for reading. See pages 4-5 for more information.

The theme for teens is Unmask! We encourage teens to continue developing their reading skills during the summer by providing goals and incentives for them. See page 6 for more information.

Escape the Ordinary is the theme for adults this year. This program provides motivation for lifelong learning and encourages families to read together. See page 7 for more information.

A majority of the incentives, drawing prizes, and special events are sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield Library and several other community organizations. We couldnt do it without them! For a list of this years sponsors, see page 2.

Saturday, June 27 @ 1:00 PM Join us for a health and education event right here in the library, courtesy of Dr. Mark Jones of Jones Chiropractic and Maximum Health in Westfield. Receive a FREE computerized spinal scan that gives a complete health assessment of the spine (in only 1 minute) and a 10 minute chair massage. There will be fun contests for children with the chance to win a $20 Target gift card! Dr. Jones will be happy to give an exam and X-ray in his office for only $25 to every new patient who schedules at that time (a $150 savings to the patient), and he will donate that $25 directly to the Friends of the Library fund. This is a great way to meet Dr. Jones and also help fund your local library!

Free Computerized

Spinal Scans

Volume 13, Issue 2 Summer 2015

Summer Reading June 1August 9

CLOSED July 4-5

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Summer Reading Program Sponsors

Saturday, July 18 @ 1:00 PM

Local author Casey Glanders, writer of the Gailsone series, will be speaking on writing and publishing fantasy fiction.

Casey Glanders has ghost written horror anthologies, westerns, business guides, training manuals, web content and advertisements for years. This is his first official release under his own name. When not writing, he can be found leading corporate training on computer systems and spending his free time with his wife and four children. http://www.gailsone.com/

Almost Home Boarding Kennel Arctic Zone Iceplex Beauty Brands Best Buy Betty Overman WWPL Endowment Fund Bagger Daves Best Buy Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park & Resort Buffalo Wild Wings Charlestons Children's Museum of Indianapolis Childrens Museum Guild Chilis Chipotle Mexican Grill Climb Time Indy

Coldstone Creamery Conner Prairie Dominos First Watch Caf Friends of the Westfield Library Gigis Cupcakes Granite City Hardees Indiana Beach Indiana Repertory Theater, Inc. Indy Dance Academy Jazzercise Jones Chiropractic & Maximum Health Laser Flash The Wandering Peacock Yogo Passion

Summer 2015

Author Visit: Casey Glanders

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From the Westfield Washington Public Library Board

This year has brought about some staff changes at WWPL. Sandy Rowland , Assistant Director, retired at the first of February, and Sara Reitmeyer, IT manager, resigned in April. We wish them both well in the future, but we will miss them as part of the library staff. Sandy is volunteering for the library a few hours each week, and Sara has promised to carry on with her Friends of the Library office and duties, so at least we will still see them once in a while. The librarys current Strategic Plan ends at the end of 2015, so the library board will be preparing a new plan for the library. We hope to have a plan that is based on community needs and focused on how library services can help to meet those needs. We are in the process of hiring a consultant to help with the planning process. Stay tuned for more information on the exciting new plan. We hope to have focus groups with staff, the board, and community members. The Indiana State Board of Accounts audited the librarys finances for the years of 2011-2014. We received a good report with no problems. Circulation of library materials continues to increase over last years numbers. The librarys new community room is getting a lot of use. If you would like more information on using this room, please contact the library at 317-896-9391. The library also launched a new website this spring. We hope the new look and user friendliness will enhance our patrons library experience. Visit us at wwpl.lib.in.us if you havent already.

The Library Board meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7:00 PM. June 10 July 8 August 12

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Children

Story Times Toddlers 18 months to 3 1/2 Monday @ 10:30 AM Tuesday @ 11:15 AM

Preschoolers 3 1/2 to Kindergarten Monday @ 1:00 PM Tuesday @ 10:15 AM

June 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 29 & 30 July 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27 & 28 No 1:00 PM story time on July 20. Go to Fire Station #82 for special Fire Safety Day program!

Baby Love Birth to 18 Months Thursday @ 10:30 AM June 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13

Paws & Read All Ages Saturday @ 10:30 AM June 13, July 11, August 8

Clubs All Ages Puppet Club Friday @ 10:30 AM June 26, July 10 & 31

Chess Class* All Ages Wednesdays @ 6:00 PM $50 a child for a 6 week session. Registration required. June 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15

Computer Game Programming Camp* Ages 11+ Cost: $220 per student (10% discount for each additional sibling) Meets July 20-23, 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Previous exposure/experience in programming is not required. Please bring your own laptop.

School Age Scene School Age Wednesday @ 2:00 PM June 17: Tie Dye July 1: Pet Parade July 8: Are You Feeling Lucky Today? July 15: Origami

Summer Safety Fire Day All Ages Learn all about fire safety, see all of the vehicles up close, and prepare to get wet! *Meet at Station #82 Monday, July 20 @ 1:30 PM

Art Classes* Preschool $12 a child/session ($2 discount for each sibling). Registration required. Tuesday @ 1:00 PM

Kids $15 a child/session ($2 discount for each sibling). Registration required. Tuesday @ 2:00 PM June 23:Curious George Builds a Home July 7: Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses July 28: Monsters Dont Eat Broccoli

Special Programs Silly Safaris Amazon John All Ages Join us for a live animal show, with audience participation! Friday, June 5 @ 10:30 AM Friday, June 5 @ 12:00 PM

Frozen Sing Along All Ages Wednesday, June 17 @ 10:30 AM

Magical Creatures Art Installation All Ages Friday, June 19 @ 10:30 AM

Superhero Day All Ages Join us for a fun event for the whole family! Everyone is encouraged to wear a costume. Make a Superhero cape, decorate a Superhero bookmark, make a flying Superman or Batman, and pin the S on Superman. Spin the Wheel of Wow for a prize! Have your name written in Kryptonian and take a picture with our city skyline photo booth. Wednesday, June 24 @ 2:00 PM

Super Genius Art Kits School Age Friday, July 17 @ 10:30 AM

My Little Pony Party All Ages Wednesday, July 29 @ 1:00 PM

Subzero Ice Cream Demonstration & Tasting All Ages See how liquid nitrogen can be harnessed to freeze fresh ingredients into ice cream. Learn about concepts such as the elemental properties of nitrogen, gas laws, the Leidenfrost Effect

and the application of science to food. The first 50 children to arrive get a free sample of ice cream! Friday, July 31 @ 4:00 PM

Super Teddy Bear Picnic Toddlers and Preschoolers Monday, August 3 @ 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 4 @ 11:00 AM

Little Pet Shop Play Day All Ages Wednesday, August 5 @ 10:30 AM

Xtreme Science Magic Show All Ages Two parts science, one part magic, and a large dose of audience participation! Friday, August 7 @ 1:00 PM

*Unless noted, programs are free, and registration is not required.

Lego Free Build All Ages Friday @ 10:30 AM June 12, 26 July 10, 24

Board Game Day All Ages Thursday @ 11:00 AM June 11 July 9

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Homeschool Fall Preview The library offers a wide range of materials and programs to enhance the homeschool experience. Please contact

Childrens Services for more information.

Children

Homeschoolers, weve got a great line-up of fall classes planned for you! We will have two sessions of Chess class on Wednesdays, from 1:40 to 2:30. The first session runs from September 2nd through October 7th, and the second session runs from October 14th through November 18th. Each session is $50.00 per student. Art will also be offered again this fall, on Fridays from September 18th through November 6th. The class for ages 611 is scheduled to meet from 10:30 to 12:30, while ages 1218 will meet from 1:00 to 3:00. The cost of the art class is $64.00 per student, plus the cost of supplies. A list of necessary supplies will be provided upon registration. We are in the process of scheduling Drama, Fundamentals of English Composition, Hebrew & Russian Culture, and Dance classes. These would be offered on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Details will be forthcoming. Spanish, Math, Yoga, and Computer Programming classes are also being considered for possible addition to our fall schedule, so be sure to check our new and improved website for details on fall classes, as they become available! Beginning in September, Acorns to Oaks homeschool group, for ages 11 and under, will meet at the library from 1:00 to

4:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for group social and learning activities that are both fun and engaging!

How to participate: Beginning June 1, register in person or online at: wwpl.lib.in.us. How it works: Stop by the Childrens desk to collect your signup prize! Then you will earn coupons for local restaurants and attractions at each level.* Preschool (Birth to Kindergarten)

Read/listen 1 hour & collect your prize

Read/listen 3 hours & collect your prize

Read/listen 12 hours & collect your prize School Age (Grades K to 4)




For each additional 5 hours read, you earn 1 chance to win a drawing prize.

Xtreme School Age (Grades 4 to 7)




For each additional 5 hours read, you earn 1 one chance to win a drawing prize.

*Coupons are awarded on a while-they-last basis. Prize books are generously provided by the Betty Overman Endowment Fund.

The Childrens Summer Reading Program prepares children for success by developing and practicing early language skills. Children can attend fun and educational programs and earn incentive prizes for reading.

Summer Reading Volunteer Orientation Wednesday, May 27 @ 3:00 PM Thursday, May 28 @ 4:00 PM

Summer Reading Volunteers Pizza Party Thursday, August 6 @ 12:00 PM Thank you for volunteering at the library this summer!

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Teens

Movies Snacks provided. Thursdays @ 2:00 PM June 4 The Avengers June 11 Man of Steel June 18 Iron Man June 25 The Incredibles July 2 The Incredible Hulk July 9 Thor July 16 The Dark Knight July 23 The Dark Knight Rises July 30 Guardians of the Galaxy August 6 The Amazing Spiderman

Crafts Comic Strip Mad Libs Tuesday @ 2:00 PM June 9 Comic Book Magnets Tuesday @ 2:00 PM July 7 Paint Chip City Skyline Art Tuesday @ 2:00 PM August 4

Superhero Selfies All summer Take your picture in the Teen room photo booth! Tag us on Instagram @wwpl46074 and use the hashtag #wwplsuperheroselfie for an extra drawing prize entry! (1 per person)

Games

Guitar Hero Tournament Saturday @ 1:00 PM June 13 Heroes Jeopardy Tuesday @ 2:00 PM July 7

The Teen Summer Reading Program encourages teens (grades 7-12) to continue developing their reading skills during the summer by providing goals and incentives for them.

How to participate: Beginning June 1, register in person or online at: wwpl.lib.in.us Pick up your sign-up prize in the Teen Department. How it works: For each book read or library event attended, you will receive one entry slip for the drawing prize of your choice. When you have 5 entries, you may pick up a prize. When you have 10 entries, you have completed the program and may pick up a prize.

You may continue reading and attending events to earn even more drawing prize entries for a greater chance at winning. All entries must be submitted by August 9 to count to-ward drawings. The last day to pick up prizes is September 30.

*Unless noted, programs are free, and registration is not required.

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Book Discussions Mystery Book Discussion Group Wednesday @ 1:00 PM June 3 Death at La Fenice July 1 Mr. Churchills Secretary August 5 The Last Policeman Regular Book Discussion Group Wednesday @ 1:00 PM June 17 The Husbands Secret July 15 I Am Malala August 19 The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Technology Classes *Registration required * Monday @ 6:30 PM June 8 Microsoft Publisher July 13 Library Extras August 10 Microsoft Access Tuesday @ 6:30 PM June 16 Email Basics July 21 Online Job Search Tips August 18 Intro to the Internet Wednesday @ 1:00 PM June 10 Intro to Tumblr July 8 Intro to eBooks August 12 Intro to Twitter Thursday @ 1:00 PM June 18 Email Basics

American Mahjong Tuesday @ 6:00 PM June 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18, 25 Fridays @ 11:30 AM June 5, 12, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21, 28

Special Programs Superhero Day Wednesday, June 24 @ 2:00 PM Join us for a fun event for the whole family! Everyone is encouraged to wear a costume. AdultsEscape the Ordinary and complete a library scavenger hunt, make origami, and more! Author Visit: Casey Glanders

Saturday, July 18 @ 1:00 PM Local author Casey Glanders, writer of the Gailsone series, will be speaking on writing and publishing fantasy fiction. Casey Glanders has ghost written horror anthologies, westerns, business guides, training manuals, web content and advertisements for years. This is his first official release under his own name. When not writing, he can be found leading corporate training on computer systems and spending his free time with his wife and four children. www.gailsone.com

The Adult Summer Reading Program provides motivation for life-long learning and encourages fami-lies to read together.

How to participate: Beginning June 1, register in person or online at: wwpl.lib.in.us Pick up your sign-up prize at the Information desk. How it works: For each book read or library event attended, you will receive one entry slip for the drawing prize of your choice donated by local sponsors. Ten entries will complete the programpick up your completion prize at the Information desk.

Upon completion, readers may con-tinue reading and attending events to earn even more drawing prize entries for a greater chance at winning. All entries must be submitted by August 9 to count toward drawings. The last day to pick up prizes is September 30.

Adults

Euchre Wednesday @ 5:30 PM June 3,10,17,24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Watercolor Class Thursday @ 10:30 AM June 18, July 16, August 20

Genealogy Group Saturday @ 10:15 AM June 13, August 1

Writers Group Thursday @ 1:00 PM June 25, July 23, August 27

June 2014

Friends of the Westfield Library

Friends Board:

Sara Reitmeyer, President

Carly Schull, Vice President

Jeanette Wachtel, Treasurer

Marie Albertson, Secretary

The Friends of the Westfield Library is an organization designed to promote and

support the mission of the Westfield Washington Public

Library. Through its fundraising efforts, primarily book sales held in the library and online, the group raises money used to fund library programs and to purchase

items that are not in the library's operating budget.

Westfield Washington Public Library 333 W. Hoover Street

Westfield, IN 46074

Phone: 317-896-9391

FAX: 317-896-3702

www.wwpl.lib.in.us

www.facebook.com/WWPL46074

Sheryl Sollars, Director

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Postage paid by: The Friends of the Westfield Library

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.

Where do your membership dollars go? All of the Friends of the Westfield Library board members are unpaid volunteers, so only a fraction of the money we collect is used for overhead. Of course there are some operational supplies that we can't go without, but most of the FOWL income goes directly toward forwarding our mission. We work out of the library, which allows us to put more back into the library. For instance, we're planning to buy all new radio controlled atomic clocks for the building. While a clock here and there doesn't cost that much individually, buying one for over a dozen walls that until recently didn't exist, adds up! So, if you want to ensure that your money is going right back to benefit the community, join the Friends of the Westfield Library today!

www.facebook.com/FOWL46074

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