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Greenville Public LibraryMarch 2016 Newsletter

Join us for a performance by musicians Phil Edmonds, Kevin Fallon & Mary King that embraces Irish history and culture in story and song. Please call

the library or visit www.yourlibrary.ws to register.

Kevin Fallon, fiddle, hails from a big Rhode Island Irish Catholic family and learned little ditties at home. Phil Edmonds, button accordion, is a native of Killaloe, Country Clare, Ireland. Mary King’s parents are both from Ireland. For more on these performers visit: www.celticharpri.com.

The Mystery Book Club will be reading A Fine and Bitter Snow by Dana Stabenow. The group will meet on Tuesday, March 1st at 1:30 pm.

The Picnic Table Reads Book Club will be read-ing Away by Amy Bloom. The group will meet on Thursday, March 17th at 1:00 pm

Cesareo’s Circle will be reading The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. The group will meet on Thursday, March10th at 6:30 pm

Celebrating Ireland in Story & SongSaturday, March 5th, 4:00 - 5:00 PM. At 3:30, before the main

performance, Mary King will teach a jig. Big and small kids are invited to learn!

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MEMORIAL DONATIONSMemorial donations are used to purchase books for the Library with book plates affixed denoting the donor and honoree, or to fund pro-grams. The donor tells us how to best use the gift. Donations are tax deductible. We also accept donations in honor of people for their birthdays, anniversaries, or other celebrations. Following is a list of memorial donations we have received in February 2016:

MEMORIAL DONOR

David M. DeFilippo David F. DeFilippo

Mary C. Costa Doris F. Costa

Monday Matinee for Grownups: Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Monday, March 7th at 1:00 pmMarch 7th kicks off our new program Monday Matinee for Grownups. On the first Monday of each month, adults are welcome to join us for a film screening and light refresh-ments followed by an informal discussion. Films chosen draw from AARP’s Movies for Grownups selections and will represent a variety a genres. Suggestions for future titles are welcome. Please call the library at 401-949-3630 or visit www.yourlibrary.ws to register.

Indie Cycle E-Waste Recycling EventSaturday, March 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Drop off your electronics clutter for free recycling from Indie Cycle from 10-1. Visit the Indie Cycle website at www.indiecycle.blogspot.com for a full list of accepted items. All tube TV’s, Monitors (CRT) printers and copiers will require a $10 disposal fee per item. A portion of the proceeds from this fee will benefit the Friends of the Greenville Public Library. Indie Cycle will accept cash, check or credit card for the $10 fee.

Natural Solutions for Headache Pain, Monday, March 28th

at 6:00 pm

Dr. Herb Curtis of Lincoln Chiro-practic returns to the Greenville Library to deliver a workshop for headache sufferers. Please call 401-949-3630 to register or visit our event calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws

The History of Millinery in Rhode Island & Downton Abbey Tea PartySaturday, March 19th at 2:00 pmJoin us for afternoon tea and re-freshments followed by an informa-tive talk on the history of hatmak-ing in Rhode Island. Milliner Elsie Collins delivers the talk. Attendees are welcome to don vintage attire, including their own magnificent period hats. See Collins’ gorgeous hats on display in the library for the month of March. Please call 401-949-3630 to register or visit our event calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws

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Children’s Department News

LEGO Club Children ages 4- 10 and their parent/caregiver are invited to attend LEGO Club on Satur-day March 12th from 11:00 – 12:30 pm.Come create, build and share your creations with other kids who are crazy about building with LEGOS! Drop in program, no sign ups are necessary.

Read Across America Day is on Wednesday March 2nd “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child. “ Celebrate the birthday of be-loved author Dr. Seuss by visiting the children’s room and checking out a book or two written book written by this popular author. You will also find a make it take it Seuss craft to create here or to take home.

PAWS to ReadDoes your child need practice with their reading skills? Here is an opportunity to read with a therapy dog who LOVES to listen to stories! Children ages 6-11 may sign up for one 20 minute session per month. The next session is March 14th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.

Bubble DisplayKate Mayer, age seven, will display her Beanie Boos collection in the children’s bubble. Kate wants to show her Beanie Boos collection because she enjoys collecting them!

Bedtime StorytimeChildren ages 3-6 are invited to join us for a special evening story time. Children will hear stories and songs and make a fun craft! Bedtime story time will take place on Wednesday, March16 at 6:30 PM. Registration, which begins March1, can be done at the children’s desk or by phone at 949-3630 ext 2. Children may wear their pajamas!

Share a Story Book Discussion Group This discussion group is for 4th /5th graders and their parent/caregiver, we meet each month to discuss a book we have all read that has been chosen by the children’s librarian. This month we will meet on Wednesday March 16th at 4:00. Please call 949-3630 x2 for more information. See you soon at the library!

After School Art class with Miss AdeleChildren ages 6 -10 are invited to attend an art class with Adele Karbowski who is an artist and teacher. This month will feature a special edition celebrating St. Pat-rick’s Day on Thursday March 17th at 4:00 pm! Please call the children’s room at 949-3630 x2 to register or stop by the children’s room to sign up.

March Fun Facts:March is not only National Craft month and Women’s His-tory month- it is also Sing with Your Child Month! Drop by the library to browse and borrow some of our many entertaining children’s music CDs!

Storyhour Spring Session Registration for the spring storyhours will run from March 21- March 26. The eight week session will be from March 28 – May 27. Turtle Time for children 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 and their parent/caregiver on Mondays. Toddler Story-hour for children 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 and their parent caregiver on Fridays. Preschool Storyhour for children ages 3 1/2 - 5 on Wednesdays. Please call the children’s room at 949-3630 x2 to register or in person anytime.

Rhody Ram’s Rhode Island Adventure by Kerri E. LanzieriPlease join us on Saturday March 26th anytime between 10:00 -12:00 pm to welcome RI based author and URI alumni Kerri Lanzieri. She will be available for book signing and to share her experience writing and pub-lishing a book. This is a drop in program, no registration is required.

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Darth Vader celebrates Valentine Day.

LEGO engineers having fun building together on Saturday February 13th!

Creating a Confetti Bowl

Serious collaboration happening in the Baker After School Center.

“Blind Date with a Book.” Books were chosen, wrapped and promoted by the Teen Volunteers.

Creating a Chinese New Year Make it Take it craft !

Preschool storyhour friends exploring collage crafting.

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Baker AfterSchool Center Need a place to go any afternoon after

school? Everyone in grade 6-12 is welcome. The hours are from 2:00-5:30 on

Monday-Thursday and 2:00-5:00 on Friday. It is located

in the Baker Room which is on the lower level of the library. There you will find computers, tables to use for homework or group projects and a librarian to assist you. No sign up is needed! Check our Facebook page for updates on special craft projects, snacks or gaming days. Scheduled this month in the Baker Room between 3:00-4:00--- March 3rd Learn how to make your own Lip Balm March 8th Stop by to explore our digital resources

Celebrate Teen Tech Week

March 11th

3D Printer Minecraft Demo March 17th Green Cookie in a Mug March 22nd Jelly Bean Bracelets March 28th Spring Flower Vase Hope you can join us. No sign up necessary!

Like us on Facebook. Keep up with young adult news at “Greenville Public Library TeenScape”

Young Adult Area There is a suggestion box available, just for teens. I would love to know titles/genres/series that you enjoy! You can also always email Rhonda at yourYAlibrarian@yahoo.com Enter our monthly contest. January’s winner was Jack Sacco, congratulations!

Building their “Brownie in a Mug” at the Baker AfterSchool Center was both fun and yummy.

New Non-Fiction Titles

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A passion for leadership : lessons on change and reform from fifty years of public service / Robert M. Gates.A sliver of light : three Americans imprisoned in Iran / Shane Bauer, Josh Fattal, Sarah Shourd.A year of programs for millennials and more / Amy J. AlessioAssessing service quality : satisfying the expectations of library customers / Peter HernonBeen there, done that : family wisdom for modern times / Al Roker, Deborah Roberts with Laura Morton.Before I forget : love, hope, help, and acceptance in our fight against Alzheimer’s / B. Smith.Black flags : the rise of ISIS / Joby Warrick.Dark money : the hidden history of the billionaires behind the rise of the radical right / Jane Mayer.Daughters of divorce : overcome the legacy of your parents’ breakup and enjoy a happy, long-lasting relationship / Terry Gaspard, Tracy Clifford.Deck designs : great design ideas from top deck designers / Steve Cory.Deep work : rules for focused success in a distracted world / Cal Newport.Gratitude / Oliver Sacks.How to retire with enough money : and how to know what enough is / Teresa Ghilarducci.Life is good : the book / Bert and John Jacobs.Luke Skywalker can’t read : and other geeky truths / Ryan Britt.On my own / Diane Rehm.Pray like a gourmet : creative ways to feed your soul / David Brazzeal.Small business and the public library : strategies for a successful partnership / Luise WeissSoup & comfort : a cookbook of homemade recipes to warm the soul / Pamela Ellgen.Spark joy : an illustrated master class on the art of organizing and tidying up / Marie Kondo..The everything guide to homeschooling : all you need to create the best curriculum and learning environment for your child / Sherri Linsenbach.The fight : a Secret Service agent’s inside account of security failings and the political machine / Dan Bongino.The First Congress : how James Madison, George Washington, and a group of extraordinary men invented the government / Fergus M. Bordewich.The little book of big change : the no-willpower approach to breaking any habit / Amy Johnson, PhDThe lost airman : a true story of escape from Nazi-occupied France / Seth Meyerowitz with Peter F. Stevens.The oxygen advantage : the simple, scientifically proven breathing techniques for a healthier, slimmer, faster, and fitter you / Patrick Mckeown.The Road to Little Dribbling : Adventures of an American in Britain / Bill Bryson.The shred power cleanse : eat clean, get lean, burn fat / Ian K. Smith.This is your brain on sports : the science of underdogs, the value of rivalry, and what we can learn from the T-shirt cannon / L. Jon Wertheim and Sam Sommers.When breath becomes air / Paul Kalanithi.Wine trails : plan 52 perfect weekends in wine country /Mark Andrew.

The Newsletter of the Greenville Public Library, Smithfield, Rhode Island Page 7New Fiction Titles

A Call to Arms : a novel of the Honorverse / David Weber & Timothy Zahn with Thomas Pope.A taste for nightshade : a novel / Martine Bailey.American blood / Ben Sanders.Angels burning / Tawni O’Dell.Blackout / David Rosenfelt.Blue : a novel / Danielle Steel.Breakdown : an Alex Delaware novel / Jonathan Kellerman.Breaking wild / Diane Les Becquets.Dictator / Robert Harris.Dig two graves / Kim Powers.Jane and the Waterloo map : being a Jane Austen mystery / Stephanie Barron.My name is Lucy Barton : a novel / Elizabeth Strout.New leaf : a Mystic Creek novel / Catherine Anderson.Not all bastards are from Vienna / Andrea Molesini.NYPD Red 4 / James Patterson and Marshall Karp.Presumed puzzled : a Puzzle Lady mystery / Parnell Hall.Robert B. Parker’s Blackjack / Robert Knott.Sage’s eyes / V.C. Andrews.The art of war : a novel / Stephen Coonts.The ex : a novel / Alafair Burke.The man without a shadow : a novel / Joyce Carol Oates.The muralist / a novel / B. A. Shapiro.The restaurant critic’s wife / Elizabeth LaBan.The Swans of Fifth Avenue : a novel / Melanie Benjamin.The wolves / Alex Berenson.

The 33Black MassBridge of SpiesBurntCrimson PeakDownton Abbey Season 6EverestFrasier seasons 1-9GoosebumpsHotel Transylvania 2Infinitely Polar BearThe InternIraational man

Jem and the HologramsThe Last KingdomThe Last Witch HunterLearning to DriveThe Lizzie Borden ChroniclesLove the CoopersThe MartianMercy StreetMississippi GrindOur Brand is CrisisPawn SacrificeThe Prophet

Rock the KasbahScouts Guide to the Zombie ApocalypseSeinfeld Seasons 1-9Show me a HeroSinister 2SpectreSteve JobsStraight Outta ComptonTrumboUgly Betty Seasons 1 & 2The West Wing Seasons 1-7Woodlawn

New DVD Titles

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