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January 2011573 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828 Phone: 401-949-3630, Fax 949-0530 TDI 800-745-5555 www.yourlibrary.ws

SILENT AUCTION NEWSThe Library would like to thank the following people and companies for their donations to the HolidaySilent Auction. The proceeds were just over $3300.00 and will go towards the Library Building Fund.

Heather Grogan, Domine Vescera Ragosta, Robert Ragosta, Deborah Adler, Sarah Paquet, Joanna Cicilline, Stephen Cicilline, Dr. Juli Ip., Terri Kless, Elain Farley, Milo J. St. Angelo, Dorothy Swain, Rory Marcaccio Schaffer, Rose-mary Rose, Karalyne Spliid, Rebecca Tremblay, Carol Mulzer, Sandi Williams, Pauline Leaver, Patricia McIvor, Carol Paradis Beagan, Catalano Family, Pam Inman, Christine Mathieu, Donna Medeiros, Elizabeth Perry, Doris Tucker, Kathy Babcock, Mrs. Frances Beaton, Jackie Bell, Jody Furlani, Danielle Martin, Ann E. Murphy, Debra Bock, Joe Rushworth, Dana Ryan, Deb Ramos, Benjamin M. Scungio of Brennan, Recupero, Cascione, Scungio & McAllister, LLP, Linda Scungio, Anderson Winfield Funeral Home, Bella Restaurant, Boyle and Fogarty Con-struction, Cavanagh Company, Cerroni’s Auto Sales, DePetrillo’s Pizza & Bakery, Dillon Acoustical Ceiling, Inc. Freedom National Bank, Gracie’s Gourmet Goodies, Greenville Inn, O.A. Pagnozzi & Sons, Inc. Richard R. Zelano Insurance Agency, BankRI, Dave’s Marketplace, the Greenville Public Library Tuesday Knitting Club, the Staff and Trustees of the Greenville Public Library, Curves of Smithfield, Smithfield Liquor Mart, Festival Ballet Providence, the Sandra-Feinstein Gamm Theatre, Mother Nature’s Florist, Navigant Credit Union, AC Jewelers, Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson and Wales, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Mapleville Farms and the Ryan Family, NorthPaws Veterinary Center, Rt. 5 Auto Service, Debnor Flooring, OSSG Center, Amica Insurance Co., Parente’s Restaurant, and European Cafe.

Happy New YearGreenville Public Library Happenings

Adult News 1, 2 Children's News 3, 4

YA News 4, 5 New Titles 6, 7

Library Calendar at: www.yourlibrary.ws

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The Newsletter of the Greenville Public Library, Smithfi eld, Rhode Island

Members of Members of Members of The MYSTERY BOOK CLUB are meeting on Tuesday, January 4 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. to discuss”Long Lost” by Harlen Coben. New members are always welcome. Call 949-3630, ext. 1 for further informa-tion.

Members of the GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY TUESDAY KNITTING CLUB meet every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. New members are always welcome.

RHODE ISLAND HOUSING SEMINAR

Representatives from Rhode Island Housing will be at the li-brary on Tuesday, January 4 from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Please call Tammy at 457-1245 to register.

DOWSING FOR BEGINNERSLearn the ancient skill of locating ground water, buried metals or hidden gems on Saturday, January 8 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Registration is required. Please call the library at 949-3630 ext. 1 to register.

PICNIC TABLE READS BOOK CLUB members will meet on Thursday, January 20 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm to discuss the book “A Reliable Wife” by Rob-ert Goolrick. New members are always welcome.

RHODE ISLAND HOPE PROJECTThis program is on Saturday, January 22 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

A representative from MassMutual Insur-ance is presenting a program on different insurance options on Wednesday, January 26 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

The Greenville Public Library is open everyday, 58 hours per week (except during the summer when we are closed on Sundays).

Last year:•We served 126,961 walk-in patrons.

•Library staff answered 46,248 questions.•Patrons borrowed 200,709 items.

•Our on-line databases and other services were accessed over 7,000 times.•Staff processed 58,623 interlibrary loan items.

•We offered 719 programs which were attended by 8,136 people.•Our public computers were used 29,956 times.

•2,072 teens used the after-school center.•We raised $208,947 through grants, and $12,367 through personal donations.The Annual Report of the Director for July 2009-June 2010 is available at the

Library and on the Library’s web page: http://www.yourlibrary.ws/Directors/Reports.html.

Annual Auction attendees show delight with the Auction

Children’s Department News


StoryhoursRegistration for the winter session of preschool storyhours will be taken from January 3-8. Registered partici-pants sign up for the ENTIRE ten week session. The age groups are listed below:

Turtle-Time for ages 1 1/2- 2 1/2 years accompanied by a caregiver, will be held on Mondays at 10:15 or 11:15 am. The program begins January 10.

Toddler Storytime for ages 2 1/2-3 1/2 years accompanied by a caregiver, will be held Fridays at 10:15 or 11:15 am. The program begins January 14.

Preschool Storytime for ages 3 1/2-5 1/2 years will be held Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15 am and 1:15-2:00 pm. The program begins January 12.

Please call the Children’s Department at 949-3630 ext. 3 to register for the winter series.

Lego UniverseThe Lego Club will meet on January 10 and 31 at 4:00. Chil-dren ages 6-10 may bring their own legos and have fun creating with other children. Drop-in.

Mosaic AnimalsHave fun designing a 3D foam animal at the library on January 24 at 4:00pm. Practice your dex-terity in creating one of several animals using self-adhesive foam and some creativity. Children ages 6-10 may register for this craft beginning January 3.

Children’s Room Bubble Display

Katherine Niedzwiadek, a 4th grader at St. Philip School, will display her collection of pottery and papier mache masks. Kath-erine took art classes at RISD and created these items herself! Come visit the Children’s Room to see her creative collection

Art ClassChildren ages 5-11 may sign up for a class taught by artist and teacher Adele Karbowski on Thursday, January 20 from 4-5 pm. There will be a monthly class through May. Reg-istration will begin at the beginning of each month. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Greenville Library.

Bryant University and the Library

once again will team up to pro-vide tutoring to elementary age students from January to May. Registration forms are available in the Children’s Room and must be completed as soon as possible. Tutoring slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions will begin in late January.

Apple Blossom Garden Club Workshop

The Apple Blossom Garden Club invites children ages 6 to 10 to register for a Valentine’s Day floral workshop to be held on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 4 pmRegistration begins January 24.


YA Department NewsBabysitter’s Training Course

Created with input from youth like you, this fun, fast-paced course includes hands-on activities, exciting video, roleplays, and lively discussion to teach you how to:

*Supervise children and infants

*Perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding

*Choose age-appropriate games and toys *Handle bedtime and discipline issues

*Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries

*Care for common injuries and emergencies such as choking, burns, cuts, and bee stings

*Make good decisions and keep yourself safe

*Communicate effectively with parents

*Find and interview for baby sitting jobs

Join us for this great workshop, which is for those aged 10 - 16 on Tuesday, February 22 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. The program costs $50, which is due at registration. Checks should be made out to the American Red Cross - RI Chapter. For more information, please contact Aaron at 949-3630 x 103. You can register at the Reference Desk

Children enjoy

ballet at the library.


Rhode Island Teen Book Award Election

You may have wished that you could have voted in this past election in November, but you can now let your voice be heard. The tweens and teens of Rhode Island are going to be voting on their favorite novel from a list of nominees. You can find a list of the books at http://www.yourlibrary.ws/ya_webpage/ritba/ritba11/ritba11.htm. All you have to do is vote, is read at least three of the books on the list. Stop into the library to vote before February 25!

Gaming Fun

Tuesdays are days to play with the library’s Wii and Xbox consoles, and that means those between the ages of 11 and 18 are invited to drop into the library from 2:00-6:00 pm to have some group fun. We have the systems set up for participants to play a selection of games that includes Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Mario Kart, American Idol, and a number of other titles.

Anime Cinema

Are you into anime? Every Friday afternoon, you can come to the library and enjoy a free showing of some Japanese-themed cartoons at 2:30 pm. Following each showing, feel free to stay and discuss what you have watched. Over the course of the summer, the library will be showing episodes of Fruits Basket. Register quickly because space is limited!

Outburst

Screaming as loud as you can … at the library??? Yep, that is what we are asking you to do. Come and play this fun party game that is not unlike Family Feud on Monday, January 10 at 3:00 pm. Teens and Tweens welcome!

DIY Hot Cocoa Kits

Brrr! It’s cold outside. We could all use a quick and easy way to warm up when we get home. This fun ac-tivity will not only show you how to make little home-made kits to make your own hot chocolate, but you will get to do just that during the program. The fun starts at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, January 12. Those aged 11 and up can participate.

Pots of Candy Flowers

With winter in full bloom, we really need to add a little col-or and energy to the grayness. Flowers may not be ready to come out of hibernation, but those in middle school can come to the library to create their own in a program on Wednesday, January 19 at 3:00 pm. We will be using to make the flowers … and we won’t worry if you eat some of the materials.

Harry Potter Jeopardy!

Are you a master of all things Potter? Come and test your knowledge in this fun trivia game that was created to challenge your attention to detail. Those in middle or high school will provide the questions for all the answers we have provided. The challenge starts at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, January 20.

Program Helpers

The library is looking for a few good teens (and tweens) to help present a craft program for children on Monday, January 24 at 4:00 pm. The kids are out to make 3D foam animals, and they need your help to complete their zoo! If you like working with children, this is a great opportunity for you to fill those community service requirements

Apples to Apples

This fun twist on the match game will give you an op-portunity to be creative and share some laughter. Join the party in the library at 3:00 pm on Monday, January 31. All tweens and teens are welcome.


New Fiction Titles

New in the Library CollectionsNew in the Library CollectionsNew Non-Fiction Titles

A Chesapeake Shores ChristmasA Chesapeake Shores Christmas / Sherryl Woods. / Sherryl Woods. A Chesapeake Shores Christmas / Sherryl Woods. A Chesapeake Shores ChristmasA Chesapeake Shores Christmas / Sherryl Woods. A Chesapeake Shores ChristmasAlways the baker, never the bride / Sandra D. Bricker. Bryant & May off the rails : a Peculiar Crimes Unit mys-tery / Christopher Fowlertery / Christopher FowlerteryChristmas Eve at Friday Harbor / Lisa KleypasChristmas Eve at Friday Harbor / Lisa KleypasChristmas Eve at Friday HarborChristmas mourning / Margaret MaronChristmas mourning / Margaret MaronChristmas mourningCold magic / Kate ElliottDead man’s chest : a Phryne Fisher mystery / Kerry Dead man’s chest : a Phryne Fisher mystery / Kerry Dead man’s chest : a Phryne Fisher mysteryGreenwoodDining with Joy / Rachel HauckDining with Joy / Rachel HauckDining with JoyFront page teaser / by Rosemary HerbertFront page teaser / by Rosemary HerbertFront page teaserGhosting / David PoyerGhosting / David PoyerGhostingHappy ever after / Nora RobertsHappy ever after / Nora RobertsHappy ever afterHungry for happiness / James VillasHungry for happiness / James VillasHungry for happinessKnot Gneiss / Piers AnthonyLarry Bond’s Red dragon rising : edge of war / Larry Larry Bond’s Red dragon rising : edge of war / Larry Larry Bond’s Red dragon rising : edge of warBond and Jim De FeliceOcean state : stories / by Jean McGarryOcean state : stories / by Jean McGarryOcean state : storiesOn Christmas eve : a Cape Light novel / Thomas On Christmas eve : a Cape Light novel / Thomas On Christmas eve : a Cape Light novelKinkade and Katherine SpencerOne day / David NichollsOne day / David NichollsOne dayOut of the dark / David WeberOut of the dark / David WeberOut of the darkStar Island / Carl HiaasenStar Island / Carl HiaasenStar IslandThe Athena project : a thriller / by Brad ThorThe Athena project : a thriller / by Brad ThorThe Athena project : a thrillerThe boat house / Pamela OldfieldThe debutante / Kathleen TessaroThe dressmaker : a novel / by Posie Graeme-EvansThe dressmaker : a novel / by Posie Graeme-EvansThe dressmaker : a novelThe elephant’s journey / Jose Saramago translated The elephant’s journey / Jose Saramago translated The elephant’s journeyfrom the Portuguese / Margaret Jull Costa/ Margaret Jull Costa/The fall / Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck HoganThe first assassin : a novel. Miller, John J.The identity man / Andrew KlavanThe mischief of the mistletoe / Lauren WilligThe shooting in the shop / by Simon BrettThe snow globe / Sheila RobertsThe twelfth Imam / Joel C. RosenbergValley Forge / Newt Gingrich

200 tips for decluttering : room by room/out-200 tips for decluttering : room by room/out-door spaces/eco tips / Daniela QuartinoA year of Hitchcock : 52 weeks with the mas-ter of suspense / Jim McDevittAmerica by heart : reflections on family, faith, and flag / Sarah Palinand flag / Sarah Palinand flagAngels : a history / David Albert JonesAngels : a history / David Albert JonesAngels : a historyAt home: a short history of private life Bill BrysonBarefoot Contessa, how easy is that? / Ina Barefoot Contessa, how easy is that? / Ina Barefoot Contessa, how easy is that?GartenBobby Flay’s Throwdown! / Bobby Flay with Stephanie Banyas and Miriam GarronCesar’s rules : your way to train a well-be-haved dog / Cesar Millan haved dog / Cesar Millan haved dogColonel Roosevelt / Edmund MorrisCountry & cottage water systems : a complete out-of-the-city guide to on-site water & sewage systems including pumps, plumbing, water purification & alternative toilets / Max Burnspurification & alternative toilets / Max Burnspurification & alternative toiletsCrimes against liberty : an indictment of Presi-dent Barack Obama / David LimbaughEarth (the book) : a visitor’s guide to the hu-man race / Jon Stewart First family : Abigail and John / Joseph Ellis I live in the future & here’s how it works : why your world, work, and brain are being creative-ly disrupted / Nick Biltonly disrupted / Nick Biltonly disruptedLet’s take the long way home Gail CaldwellLife / Keith RichardsObama’s wars / Bob WoodwardOogy: the dog only a family could love / Larry LevinPatti LuPone : a memoir / Patti LuPonePatti LuPone : a memoir / Patti LuPonePatti LuPone : a memoirPower thoughts : 12 strategies to win the battle of the mind / Joyce Meyerbattle of the mind / Joyce Meyerbattle of the mindRestoring sanctuary Green, T. PittSeeing in darkness a true story of friendship and courage Wade, AnnStay of execution : saving the death penalty from itself / Charles Lanefrom itself / Charles Lanefrom itselfThe Disney song encyclopedia / Thomas S. Hischak, Mark A. RobinsonThe ecological house / Sergi Costa DuranThe food matters cookbook / by Mark Bittman The food matters cookbook / by Mark Bittman The food matters cookbook

The River Cottage preserves handbook / by Pam The River Cottage preserves handbook / by Pam The River Cottage preserves handbookCorbin Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstallThe secret societies bible Joel LevyThrough a dog’s eyes / Jennifer ArnoldVintage crochet for your home / Coats & Clark. Waiting for Superman : how we can save America’s failing public schools / edited by Karl Weber. failing public schools / edited by Karl Weber. failing public schoolsWashington : a life / Ron ChernowWhite House diary / Jimmy CarterWitchcraft in early North America / Alison Games.


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Computer Classes at the Greenville Public LibraryThe library offers two types of computer instruction:

1. formal 12 to 15 week classes with Milo J. St. Angelo2. 1 hour individualized instruction with Ray Hetherington

on the topic of your choice.Call the library at 949-3630 for more information.

Large Print Fiction

Large Print Non-Fiction

American assassin American assassin / Vince Flynn/ Vince FlynnAn unforgettable lady / J.R. Ward An unforgettable lady / J.R. Ward An unforgettable ladyBad blood / John SandfordChristmas Eve at Friday Harbor Kleypas, LisaChristmas Eve at Friday Harbor Kleypas, LisaChristmas Eve at Friday HarborCorduroy mansions McCall SmithCorduroy mansions McCall SmithCorduroy mansionsCross fire / James PattersonHappy ever after / Nora RobertsHappy ever after / Nora RobertsHappy ever afterHector and the search for happiness Lelord, FranHector and the search for happiness Lelord, FranHector and the search for happinessInfamous / Suzanne BrockmannInfamous / Suzanne BrockmannInfamousIsland beneath the sea / Isabel Allende Killer heat / Brenda NovakKiller heat / Brenda NovakKiller heatLoving / Danielle SteelLoving / Danielle SteelLovingMothers and other liars / Amy BourretMothers and other liars / Amy BourretMothers and other liarsNemesis / Philip RothSanta in Montana / Janet DaileySolomon’s oak Mapson, Jo-Ann.Solomon’s oak Mapson, Jo-Ann.Solomon’s oakThe distant hours Morton, Kate.The distant hours Morton, Kate.The distant hoursThe last talk with Lola Faye / Thomas H. CookThe particular sadness of lemon cake / Aimee BenderThe ring / Danielle SteelThe templar salvation Khoury, RaymondThe widower’s tale / Julia GlassWhat is left the daughter / Howard NormanWhat is left the daughter / Howard NormanWhat is left the daughter

A better way of dying : how to make the best choices at the end of life / Jeanne Fitzpatrick, M.D.America by heart / Sarah PalinAmerica by heart / Sarah PalinAmerica by heartComposed : a memoir / by Rosanne CashComposed : a memoir / by Rosanne CashComposed : a memoirDecision points / George W. BushDecision points / George W. BushDecision pointsDewey’s nine lives : the legacy of the small-town library cat who inspired millionslibrary cat who inspired millionsli / Vicki Myronbrary cat who inspired millions / Vicki Myronbrary cat who inspired millionsHere we go again : my life in television / Betty WhiteOogy: the dog only a family could love / by Larry LevinSmoke-free in 30 days : the pain-free, permanent way to quit / by Daniel F. Seidman to quit / by Daniel F. Seidman to quitThe dog who ate the truffles : a memoir of stories and recipes from Umbria / by Suzanne CarreiroThe envoy / Alex KershawThe envoy / Alex KershawThe envoyThe frugal foodie cookbook / Lara Starr The frugal foodie cookbook / Lara Starr The frugal foodie cookbookThe nine rooms of happiness Lucy DanzigerThe nine rooms of happiness Lucy DanzigerThe nine rooms of happiness

Washington : a life / by Ron ChernowWhat a difference a dog makes Dana Jennings.

A Christmas carolA Christmas carolA tale of two sistersAn inconvenient truth Beauty and the beast Charlie St. Cloud CSI, crime scene investigationDangerous dames collectionDespicable meEat pray love .How to train your dragon Inception Knight and day Lottery ticket Lottery ticket Nanny McPhee Scott Pilgrim vs. the world Sex and the city 2 Soap. The complete fourth season Soap. The complete third season.SpliceThe A-Team The expendables The last airbenderThe other guys The sorcerer’s ap-prentice ..The strange woman The town The twilight saga: Eclipse Toy story 3Vampires suckTapped

Charlie St. Cloud Despicable me Eat pray love Halloween Knight and day Lady in the waterLottery ticket Nanny McPhee returns Scott Pilgrim vs. the world Shrek forever afterSplice The A-TeamThe expendables .The last airbender..The other guys The sixth sense The Sorcerer’s apprenticeThe town The twilight saga. Eclipse Vampires suck

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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEESStephen Cicilline, PresidentTerri Kless, Vice PresidentHeather Grogan, TreasurerElaine Farley, SecretaryVirginia HarnoisHarold HembergerJulie Ip, MDGeorge KelleyBarbara LysiksJames PetersDomine Vescera RagostaMilo J. St. AngeloFlora Leigh-Curry, Emerita

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