Winter 2015-2016 Newsletter Volume 13, Issue 4

LIBRARY RESOURCES

TESTING AND EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER

Testing & Education Reference Center is a start-to-finish resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident decisions to shape the rest of your life.

Over 300 practice tests and courses

Dozens of eBooks containing valuable study material and practice tests

Information on over 4,000 accredited schools

Scholarship search featuring $8 billion in available scholarships

Resume builder with over 1,000 brainstorming phrases to get you started

Career modules covering subjects from career change to salary negotiations

MANGO LANGUAGES

Learning a new language with Mango Languages is free

for all library patrons, and offers a fast and convenient solution

for our community’s increasing language-learning needs. Each

lesson combines real life situations and audio from native

speakers with simple, clear instructions. The courses are

presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance and real-

world application that integrates components of vocabulary,

pronunciation, grammar and culture. Users learn actual

conversation, breaking down complex linguistic elements within

an audio-visual framework that draws important connections

and builds on information they have already learned. You can

also create a profile which will track your learning progress.

Languages currently available include: Chinese

(Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese,

Portuguese, and Spanish (Latin America). There are also English

courses for Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese and Spanish speakers.

*You must have a valid library card number to login.

LIBRARY HOURS

Monday-Wednesday

10:00 AM—8:00 PM

Thursday-Friday

10:00 AM—6:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM—5:00 PM

Sunday

1:00 PM—5:00 PM

LIBRARY CLOSINGS

Thursday, December 24

Friday, December 25

Thursday, December 31

Friday, January 1

Monday, January 18

Westfield Washington Public 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.

The library board hired Kim and Rob Cullin, of Kimberly

Bolan and Associates, to help us with our new Library Strategic

Plan. We held 10 focus group sessions with staff and the public

and had an online survey. The consultants are compiling the data

and we will be having a planning retreat on November 12, 2015.

The library board hopes to vote on the new strategic plan at the

December 9th board meeting.

The library board decided to lease 35 new computers for

the staff and for public use. We will be replacing almost all of the

computers in the library. Hopefully these computers will help the

staff to better serve you and provide a better computer

experience for the public.

The 2016 Library budget was adopted at the October

Board meeting. The proposed tax rate for the library is $0.0417.

The My Library Rewards program is now up and running.

This program is a reading incentive program that promotes liter-

acy, learning and community engagement with local businesses

in our library district. Patrons can earn reward points simply by

checking out items and then go to the marketplace to redeem

coupons for use at participating businesses.

FREEGAL

FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD

The library has a lot more to offer

than just books. We also provide access

to downloadable and streaming content

that is available to you day or night.

Freegal® is a free music service from

your library. All you need is your library

card number and PIN. Freegal offers

access to about 9 million songs, including

Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists,

and over 15,000 music videos. Each

week, you will have 5 downloads. You

may opt in to receive twice-weekly email

reminders of your available downloads.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mike Thomas

President

Brian Morales

Vice President

Paul Catlin

Treasurer

Nancy Knochel

Secretary

Birch Dalton

Member

Dan Pitcock

Member

David Weiss

Member

The Library Board meets

on the 2nd Wednesday of

each month at 7:00 PM.

CHILDREN’S EVENTS

School Age Programs

Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (Grades K-6)

Wednesday, Dec. 16 @ 4:30 PM

Make a snowman decoration that’s sure not to melt in summer!

Brickmasters LEGO Build (Grades K-6)

Wednesday, Dec. 30 @ 1:30 PM

Wednesday, Jan. 20, & Feb. 17 @ 4:30 PM

Beginners & brickmasters are welcome for LEGO building.

Book-a-Roo Bonzai (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday, Jan. 27 @ 4:30 PM

The Teacher’s Funeral by Richard Peck

Copies available to pick up over Christmas Break

Wednesday, Feb. 24 @ 4:30 PM

Scat by Carl Hiassan. Copies available mid-January.

Homeschool Classes

Visit the Children’s Department to register and pay for classes.

More classes will be scheduled soon, including Chess, Science, and

Computer Science.

Classes beginning in January:

Creative Writing—Wednesdays @ 11:00 AM

Writing (Elementary)—Wednesdays @ 1:00 PM

Writing (Middle School)—Wednesdays @ 2:00 PM

Chess—Wednesdays @ 1:40 PM (beginning Jan. 20)

High School Spanish 1—Thursdays @ 10:00 AM

Classes beginning in February:

Art (Ages 6-11)—Fridays @ 10:30 AM

Art (Ages 12-18)—Fridays @ 1:30 PM

Acorns to Oaks

Acorns to Oaks is a homeschool group for ages 11 and

under which meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month

at 1:00 PM—4:00 PM for group social and learning

activities that are both fun and engaging!

STORY TIMES

Baby Love

Thursdays @ 10:30 AM

Dec. 3, 10, 17

Jan. 14, 21, 28

Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25

Toddlers

Mondays @ 10:30 AM

Nov. 30, Dec. 7

Jan. 11, 18, 25

Feb. 1,8,15,22,29

Tuesdays @ 11:15 AM

Dec. 1, 8

Jan. 12, 19, 26

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23

Preschool

Mondays @ 1:00 PM

Nov. 30, Dec. 7

Jan. 11, 18, 25

Feb. 1,8,15,22,29

Tuesdays @ 10:15 AM

Dec. 1, 8

Jan. 12, 19, 26

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23

Paws & Read

Sign up at the Children’s

Desk to read to a dog who

is a very good listener!

2nd Saturday @ 10:30AM

Dec. 12

Jan. 9

Feb. 13

RECURRING

EVENTS

Canasta

Mondays @ 10:30 AM

American Mahjong

Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM

Wednesdays @ 1:00 PM

Euchre

2nd Wed. @ 5:30 PM

4th Wed. @ 5:30 PM

ESL Classes

Registration required.

Mondays @ 11:30 AM

Mondays @ 6:00 PM

Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM

Saturdays @ 1:30 PM

Genealogy Group

Beginners & experienced

genealogists welcome!

1st Sat. @ 10:15 AM

Watercolor Class

Registration required.

3rd Thurs. @ 10:15 AM

Writers Group

4th Thurs. @ 1:00 PM

ADULT EVENTS

Technology Classes

Are you feeling left behind in trying to keep up with

today’s technology? The library has a range of technology

classes, tailored to fit your needs! Registration Required.

Wednesday, Dec. 9 @ 1:00 PM

Introduction to Tumblr

Monday, Dec. 14 @ 6:30 PM

Microsoft Publisher

Monday, Jan. 11 @ 6:30 PM

Introduction to eBooks

Wednesday, Jan. 13 @ 1:00 PM

Library Extras

Monday, Feb. 8 @ 6:30 PM

Microsoft Access

Wednesday, Feb. 10 @ 1:00 PM

Introduction to Twitter

Mystery Book Discussion

Meets @ 1:00 PM on the 1st Wednesday of the month

Jan. 6—Pleasantville by Attica Locke

Feb. 3—A Beautiful Place to Die by Malla Nunn

Monthly Book Discussion

Meets @ 1:00 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of the month

Jan. 20—Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand

Feb. 17—Us by David Nicholls

Anime Manga Club Mondays @ 3:00 PM

Meet in the Story Pit to watch videos, share stories & hang out.

Wii Wednesday Wednesdays @ 3:00 PM

Play the Wii with friends in the teen room.

Teen Advisory Group 4th Tuesday @ 3:00 PM

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is open to all teens in

grades 6-12 (or equivalent for homeschool). Help plan teen

programs, suggest materials for the Young Adult collection, and

earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.

Craft: Paperback Book Trees

Tuesday, Dec. 8 @ 3:00 PM

Safe Sitter Class

Become a Safe Sitter. Learn the skills, knowledge, and

attitudes to be a safe babysitter! Registration required. Student

contract & parent permission slip must be signed. Ages 11-13.

Cost: $55 due day of class (scholarships available if needed to

reduce price). Please pack a lunch.

Saturday, Dec. 12 @ 10:00 AM—3:30 PM

#tbt Teen Movies

Join us for #throwbackthursday movies in the teen room!

Snacks provided.

Thursday, Dec. 17—The Goonies

Thursday, Jan. 14—Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Thursday, Feb. 18—Pretty in Pink

Un-Valentine Party

Friday, Feb. 12 @ 3:00 PM

TEEN EVENTS Need a good book to read?

Try one of the 2016-2017

nominees for the Eliot

Rosewater Indiana High

School Book Award!

All the Bright

Places

Avalon

The Beginning

of Everything

Belzhar

Dear Killer

Don’t Look Back

Fake ID

Faking Normal

The Family Romanov

Gabi, A Girl in Pieces

Half Bad

In Real Life

The Kiss of Deception

The Naturals

Next

Nil

Noggin

One Man Guy

Positive

Shadow and Bone

Since You’ve Been

Gone

Slated

Some Assembly

Required

Through the Woods

A Time to Dance

FRIENDS BOARD

Sara Reitmeyer President

Jeanette Wachtel Treasurer

Marie Albertson Secretary

FRIENDS OF THE WESTFIELD LIBRARY

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.

Become a member—Your dues support our mission

and your ideas are the key to our success. Members enjoy bene-

fits of up to 40% off new books ordered through the Friends, 10%

off Friends merchandise (used books and tote bags), a copy of

the quarterly newsletter sent by mail, and the option to partici-

pate in volunteer activities.

Donate resources—We accept gently used books,

DVDs, and CDs which may be added to the library’s collection or

sold in the book sale. Recycling your donated cell phones also

helps bring in additional funds.

PLEASE

PLACE

STAMP

HERE

Westfield Washington Public Library

333 W. Hoover Street

Westfield, IN 46074

Phone: 317-896-9391

Fax: 317-896-3702

E-mail: librarian@wwpl.lib.in.us

Director: Sheryl Sollars

Find us online:

wwpl.lib.in.us

facebook.com/wwpl46074

twitter.com/wwpl46074

instagram.com/wwpl46074

Postage paid by:

Friends of the Westfield Library

Find us online:

facebook.com/fowl46074

Book Sale Dec. 5-20th

Shop for nearly new items

suitable for gift giving!