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Volume 8, Issue 8
May 1, 2016
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NBPL News
“The True University of these Days is a Collection of Books”
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Library Closings
Mon. May 30
Congratulations to the Friends of the Library for another successful book sale. It is amazing
Memorial Day
how this group of volunteers transforms our Community Room into a vast ocean of books
for their four-day sale. They are truly a very hard working and dedicated group who raise a substantial amount of
funding for the library. Not only is it amazing how they set up the book sale but more amazing is how they take it
down in 2.5 hours!
We have exciting news! The Teen Department has been awarded a grant from the Foundation of Greater New
Britain for a summer Hip Hop Dance Workshop. There will be 2 workshops: one for kids and another for teens,
which will meet on Thursdays for 5 weeks starting in July. Workshops will be taught by a professional hip hop artist,
Justin “JuS” Hues. Keep your eye out for the signups.
Save the Date. Literary Libations, Vol. IV, our popular fundraiser, returns! Mark your calendars for Friday,
September 9, 2016 from 5 pm – 8 pm. It will be held at Trinity on Main. Come meet our New Britain talent as we
present a showcase of local authors. Food will be provided by Angelo’s Market. More details will be coming. Join us
and celebrate the library.
Pat Rutkowski, Director
A d u l t
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Herbal Sleep Pillow Workshop
Open Mic Poetry Reading
Wed. May 4, 6:30 pm Community Room.
Herbal sleep pillows help relieve stress
and anxiety and have been linked to a
more restful sleep. Ehris Urban will conduct a brief
presentation on the benefits of herbs and will then show
you how to make your own sleep pillows. Call the
Information Desk at 860-224-3155 ext. 125 to register by
May 2.
Sat. May 14, 2-4 pm Community Room.
Bring two poems to share. Ages 16+
Medicare 101
Thurs. May 12, 10 am Community Room.
Maxine Cunningham, a Medicare
Consultant, will help clarify some of the
most common questions people have
about Medicare. Bring any questions you
may have about Medicare. Registration is
recommended, but not required. Please call the
Information Desk at 860-224-3155 ext. 125.
NBPL Chess Club
Saturdays, May 14 & 28, 11-3 pm
Learn the game of chess or play a match on
the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.
Senior Book Discussion Group
Tues. May 17, 1 pm Senior Center.
The book will be Yes, Chef by
Marcus Samuelsson. New members
welcome. Copies available at Check Out Desk.
Book Discussion Group
Tues. May 17, 7 pm Community Room.
The book will be The Reader by Bernhard
Schlink. New members welcome. Copies
available at Check Out Desk.
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Cookies and Coloring Club
Lunchtime Matinee
Wed. May 18, 6:30-7:30 pm
Community Room.
Join us for our monthly adult coloring club. We will
provide the art supplies and the cookies.
Wed. May 25, 12 noon Community Room.
Indiscreet. An American diplomat in
London falls in love with an actress, but
tries to protect himself by saying that he is
married.
Third Thursday Theater
Thurs. May 19, 1 pm Community Room.
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Portia Nathan, who is up for a major
Tex Mex Music
promotion, takes a professional risk after
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Save the Date
Wed. June 29
Bring the Hoopla!
Hula hoop class
for adults and teens.
Sign up at the Information Desk.
Del Mero Corazon is a documentary that
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concentrates on the romantic side of conjunto
Teen Advisory Board
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Wed. May 4, 4-5 pm Teen Room.
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Fri. May 20, 3:30-4:45 pm
Teen Room.
Calling all Supernatural fans!
Share your love for the show with
other fans, enjoy an episode, compete in a trivia
contest, win prizes, and get a slice of pie.
Teen Movie: The 5th Wave
Tues. May 10, 4 pm Community Room.
Join us for a showing of The 5th Wave
and enjoy a free snack.
Teen Gaming: Wii U
Wed. May 11, 4-5:30 pm Teen Room.
Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun.
Wii U and board games provided.
Make It Yours: Owl Pellet Lab
Wed. May 18, 4-5:30 pm
Teen Room.
Learn about owls with a hands-on
science activity.
Homework Center
Need free help with a school subject?
Call 860-224-3155 ext. 130 to schedule an
appointment. For grades 6-12.
Funded by the American Savings
Foundation.
Teen Movie: Alice in Wonderland
Tues. May 24, 4 pm Teen Room.
Join us for a showing of Alice in Wonderland
and a free snack.
Teen Gaming: Wii U
Wed. May 25, 4-5:30 pm Teen Room.
Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun.
Wii U and board games provided.
Divergent Party
Thurs. May 26, 4-6 pm
Community Room.
Divergent has been voted
the most popular teen book
at the New Britain Public
Library! Join other teens at our Choosing Ceremony,
and participate in activities base on your faction.
Dauntless will compete at Smash Bros Wii U, Erudite will
lead a scavenger hunt, and more! If you participate in all
five activities, you will be declared Divergent, and
eligible to participate in a special prize drawing. Snacks
will be provided.
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Children’s Department
Mother’s Day Story/Craft
Terrific Tots
Thurs. May 12, 6:30 pm
Best suited for children ages 3-8 years,
accompanied by a caregiver.
Mon. May 2 & 9, 10 am
Storytime for children ages 2½-3½ and their
caregivers. Activities include stories, a simple craft,
and time to play with library toys at the end of the
program.
Chapter to Scene
Super Kids
Wed. May 4, 11, 18, & 25, 10 am
Storytime for children ages 3-5. Stories,
finger plays, songs, and a craft or short film.
Family Story Hour
Thurs. May 5 & 19, 6:30 pm
Storytime for children ages 3-8. Stories and short film.
Time for Tots
Fri. May 6 & 13, 10 am-11:30 am
Storytime and time to play with toys for children
under 3 years accompanied by an adult.
Sat. May 14, 2 pm
Children in kindergarten through third
grade will read a story, then bring it to life.
Working together, everyone will be part of
the exciting tale. Afterwards, they will
present their play for family and friends.
Registration Required.
Make Way for Ducklings
Thur. May 26, 6:30 pm
We will celebrate the 75th anniversary of
this classic tale. Best suited for children
ages 3-8 years, accompanied by an
caregiver.
Stories for Mom
Check out these titles or any of our other wonderful stories about mothers.
Cuddle up, read together, and show Mom how much you love and appreciate her.
What NOT to
Give Your
Mom on
Mother's Day
by Martha
Simpson
Mother's Day
Mess by Karen
Gray Ruelle
Love to
Mama: A
Tribute to
Mothers by
Pat Mora
T. Rex and the
Mother's Day
Hug by Lois G.
Grambling
A Present for Mom
by Vivian French
My Very Own
Mother's Day: A
Book of Cooking
and Crafts by
Robin Wes
Mother's Day
Mice by Eve
Bunting
Mother's Day
Crafts by Arlene
and Herbert
Erlbach
Mother You’re
the Best, (But
Sister, You're a
Pest!) by
Diane deGroat
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F r i e n d s
o f
N B P L
Our April book sale was a winner, raising much needed money for materials and programs
for the library that the budget cannot provide. This successful sale is the result of generous
donations of books and media, and the contributions of time, energy and expertise by
library staff and volunteers. Thank you all for your support. Special thanks to Capitol Lunch
who brought us some of their famous (and really delicious) hot dogs one afternoon much to
the delight of hungry workers. Special thanks also to the CREC Medical Professions and
Teachers Preparation Academy Girls Volleyball team and the Middle School Track and Field
team who, along with the National Junior Honor Society, their coaches and advisors, helped
us set up and take down the sale. The sale does require many hours of hard work, but it is so much fun for us to
once again see loyal book lovers who never miss the Friends’ book sales and to meet new book lovers.
Save the dates: the Friends’ Fall Sale will be held in October beginning with the Preview on Wednesday October 12
and continuing through to Saturday, October 15. We hope to see you there.
Donations of books and media (no VHS tapes please) are accepted year round and can be left on the tables inside
the double doors on the parking lot level of the library. Please mark the box or bag “Friends Donation.”
Special categories at the Every Day Book Sale for May are Military History and Summer Cooking featuring cook
books about grilling and barbeque. The author of the month is Ruth Rendell.
Hours & Locations
Main Library
20 High Street
(860) 224-3155
Kelley Kelly, from The Path
Untangled, demonstrates
several different zentangle
patterns in a zentangle
program that was held at the
library in mid-April.
HOURS
Monday-Thursday
9 am-9 pm
Friday & Saturday
9 am-5 pm
Children's Dept.
Monday-Thursday
9 am-8 pm
Friday & Saturday
9 am-5 pm
Teen Room
Monday-Thursday
2 pm-8 pm
Friday
2 pm-5 pm
Saturday
10 am-5 pm
Jefferson Branch
140 Horse Plain Road
(860) 225-4700
Monday & Tuesday
9 am-6 pm
Wednesday & Thursday
9 am-5 pm
Friday
9 am-3 pm
On Display @ the Main Library
Hall Case
Front Case
Children’s Poster Contest
Paintings
New Britain Symphony
Christine and Akira Gunawan
Free Computer Classes
Please visit or call the Information Desk if you would like help
with computers, software, tablets, or e-readers. We can
schedule time for one-on-one assistance. We will also offer small
group classes for PC basics, Internet, email, and Word.
Other software we cover includes:
Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Intro to Ancestry.com (genealogy database),
Encore (online public library catalog).
Editor: Pat Rutkowski, Director
Layout Design: Jason Villani