Library News

Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Tel: 4135966141 www.wilbrahamlibrary.org

We have a greatsummer of readingand programs linedup for 2016! Theadult theme is"Exercise YourMind READ," and with that in mindwe've included ways to stretch your brainas well as health and wellness programs.Summer Reading sign ups beginSaturday, Jun. 18 online. Go to ourwebsite and follow the link or go tohttp://bit.ly/1X8r2U4. Adults should pickup a BINGO sheet at the library. Forevery task you complete, you get a raffleticket for our weekly raffle held everyFriday afternoon. For every BINGOscored, you will receive a raffle ticket forour Grand Prize Raffle, held on the finalday of the program, August 12.This year, we are introducing weeklychallenges to learn something new about

technology and the library download alibrary ebook, explore one of our onlineresources, and more. Look for a newchallenge to be introduced everySaturday!We'll also have the following programs,which you're welcome to attend whetheryou've signed up for summer reading ornot:•Cookbook Club•Preventing Tick and MosquitoborneIllnesses•Gentle Yoga•Personalized Medicine•Boston Marathon History by the MileLook for more information on each ofthese programs at the library or byvisiting our Event Calendar atwww.wilbrahamlibrary.org.Happy reading!Mary Bell, Adult Services Librarian

Hours:Mon.Wed. 108Thu.Fri. 105Sat. 102Sun. 15 (Labor Day Memorial Day)Closed Holidays

Summer 2016

Celebrate the start of the summer with our brandnewcookbook club! We'll be reading and cooking from TheSummer Book: From the Heart of the Home bySusan Branch. Come ready to discuss the book, trynew recipes and tell us a little about a book you love orrecently read.Following this meeting, we will meet every other monthon the last Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Let usknow what you think of this format and if you want to try something different,such as themes (baking in December, Mediterranean food).Pick up a copy of the book at the Front Desk beginning June 1. Sign up andlet us know what you'll be making by June 15 so we don't duplicate recipes.Call us at 4135966141 for more information.

The library is offering amonthly coloring session foradults every third Thursdayof the month from 2:004:00p.m.Adult coloring has beenhuge this year, with regularcoloring parties across thecountry, books showing upon bestseller lists andpeople from all walks of lifefinding how much fun andstressrelieving it can be tocolor.One page of a complexpattern and colored pencilsare provided. Call the libraryat 4135966141 for moreinformation. No advancesign up is necessary.

Cookbook Club

Adult Summer Reading

Adult Coloring

Notes from the Friends

New and renewingFriends' members fromFeb.Apr. (excluding thosewho wish to remainanonymous):Mr. & Mrs. William AgnewSarah & James AlgieLynda & Gordon AllenJo M. AyersPauline* & Gary BabineauDouglas E. BakerEvan & Mary BandouveresMary BellJeanne BergeronMary BeskoRobert & Jane BoilardJohn & Suzanne BoudreauDonald & Barbara BourcierThe Camire FamilyRichard & Felice CoffeySheila CreggSusan DominickJoyce & Larry EmerleCandy & Rick EricksonEllen & Kirk FarquharsonJohn & Kathleen FarrellShirley Fusco

Guerin FamilyHaislipHansberry FamilyJohn HarringtonSandra & Lawrence HarrisGlenn HavicanHenshon FamilyMary HernandezLoren & Norma HillRich & Judy HoffmanEthel HoldenSalley HowardLiz & Steve JonesTim & Heidi KaneRoss & Ruth KarlsonAlan KarplusVirginia & Robert KastenJanice KnittleJames & Virginia LasondeBrad & Nancy MacPhersonMalysz FamilyCarol MarchesseaultPatrick MartowskiArdie* & Jim McEathronBarbara & Dick McFarlandLois McGeeJo Ann MillerLinda & Gilbert MorenoDonna Morrison

Joan Morton NoonanHelene NowakowskiTanja OlsonGeorge & Barbara PallottaLucy PellandLouise PhelanCarla PierceFrank & Kathy SarnelliRoger & Patricia SchifferliPatricia SerraDmytro ShabanDaniel & Janet SheaLois & Jack StearnsSarah & Hugh TaylorFrank & Jane TenczaPatricia TessierJack & Judith ThorntonGloria TomassettiMark & Karen TreschMr. & Mrs. Gerald UrlageRoger & Connie White*The Friends of the Libraryare saddened to learn ofthe recent passing of thesemembers.

Wilbraham Friends ofthe Library, Inc.Board Members 20152016

Ray BurkEdna ColcordKaren DemersJohn HarringtonSusan MageeCheryl MalandrinosDeborah MontgomeryTanja OlsonNancy PeckRoger SchifferliOfficers

Susan Magee, PresidentNancy Peck, ClerkDeborah Montgomery,TreasurerIf you have any questions orsuggestions for the WilbrahamFriends of the Library, pleasedirect them to Susan Magee atfriends@wilbrahamlibrary.org.Library News is written andedited by the Wilbraham PublicLibrary staff and the Friends ofthe Library.

Hello everyone. We are in the midst of one of the busiest andprettiest seasons and everyone is thinking ahead to plans andprojects. So too for the Friends of WPL.The annual meeting of the Friends will be on Jun. 14 at 6:30p.m. in the Brooks Room. We will present highlights of thisyear and plans for the coming year. All are welcome to attendand refreshments will be served.

This newsletter focuses on the many summer offerings at the Library andwe hope you partake of as many as possible. Enjoy the wealth ofknowledge and fun... Susan Magee, Friends of the Library President

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Friends memberships arevery important for us andwe welcome new folks allyear. Dues are renewableannually and we try toremind members a monthin advance of membershipexpirations. Please helpus by renewing and alsohelping us to grow.Forms are alwaysavailable at the Library. Ifyou have any questionregarding yourmembership, pleasecontact Susan Magee.

Letter from the President

New and Renewing MembersMemberships &Renewals

Youth Services

Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Tel: 4135966141 www.wilbrahamlibrary.org

From the Children's Dept.We are very excited about our SummerReading Club this year,"On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!"The goal is to read for 20 minutes a dayfor 21 days. Every child that reachesthat goal will receive a free paperbackbook and a invitation to a private rollerskating party at Interskate91 on Aug.11 from 6:008:00 p.m.This year we will have several differentraffle baskets on display. Each day achild reads, they will earn a raffle ticket.Each ticket can be entered into a rafflebasket of their choice!Kids ages 210 will be able to beregistered online at our website startingJun. 18. Just click on the summerreading icon for children's programs.Then click on "Join Here" and enteryour child's information.Once registered, stop by the library for

your folder and start tracking yourreading!Special Summer Events include:•Kick off Ice Cream Social•This AWay Mezudio with MaryJoMaichack•Ready, Set, Play Games•LEGO•Storytimes•Juggling Nutrition Magician•Minecraft•Chess•Yoga with Lisa Katz•Swimmy Puppet Show•Magic Show with Peter Boie•Family Movie DayPlease go to our website or visit theChildren's Department for dates andtimes of shows and registrations.Thank you and have fun reading thissummer!Heidi Kane, Youth Services

Our 2016 Teen Summer Reading theme is Get in the Game READ! Grades 6 – 12 can register online atwww.wilbrahamlibrary.org and check it often for fun teenprograms, book reviews, and recommended reads. Read300 pages and post a review for a FREE paperback book ofyour choice. Earn 1 more raffle ticket for every 300 page; sothe more you read and review, the more raffle tickets youearn. Our awesome raffle prizes this year include gift cards, movie tickets,books, posters and more!Teen Summer Reading kicks off on Saturday, Jun. 18 with the Need toBead in the teen Loft! Other teen summer programs are: Coloring Party,Get in the Games (board games & more), Yoga, Cupcake Wars, TeenCooking with Chef Delaney, Chess, Movie Night, and Zumba®. Checkout our website for dates and times.

Teens

I'm Going to KindergartenSTORYTIMEThis special Storytime isfor Wilbraham childrengoing into kindergarten atMile Tree School this fall.We will have one class onAug. 22 at 10:15 that willinclude stories, a simplecraft, and a practice busride to Mile Tree Schooland back!Registration for this eventstarts Aug. 15. Stop by thelibrary or call to sign up forthis very special event.

The library now has amovie license, courtesy ofLuso Federal Credit Union.Movie Licensing USAcovers most major motionpicture studios, includingpopular and recent titles.We're planning on offeringfamily movies and teenmovie nights every othermonth, as well asoccasional showings ofclassic movies for adults.Look for more informationon titles and times bycoming into the library orcheck out the EventCalendar atwww.wilbrahamlibrary.org.

Movie Nights@Your Library

Book Sale ReportWe have just completed our major fund raiser for 2016 the Book Sale and it went really well. Thanks to our chairs Tanja Olson, Pat Schifferli andBrad MacPherson, more than 50 volunteers and generous donations, weare on track to meet our annual goal of raising $20,000 for libraryprogramming and support. We couldn’t do it without strong communitysupport THANK YOU!

Wilbraham Friends of the Library25 Crane Park DriveWilbraham, MA 01095NONPROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE PAIDWILBRAHAM, MAPERMIT NO. 2863

Library NewsSummer 2016

In this issue:Cookbook ClubSummer Reading for All AgesFriends' Annual MeetingMovies at the Library

The spring trip to the Worcester Art Museum and The Sole Proprietor was greatly enjoyed by 40 peopleand also helped to raise funds for the library. John Harrington is now mulling over ideas for our 2016 falltrip and welcomes your ideas. Our tentative plan for the 2017 spring trip is to the Boston Fine ArtsMuseum show “Art In Bloom”. As details are set, we’ll keep you informed!The annual Friends Art Show will be held in November. This show is always popularas we are blessed with a raft of artistic talent among our members and works frommany Friends members will be showcased. Chairman Mary Bandouveres is nowplanning the show and more information will be available in late summer.

Upcoming Friends' Events