m.t. anderson brings shostakovich to the fletcher free library!
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M.T. Anderson brings Shostakovich to the Fletcher Free Library! On Thursday, March 31st, at 7:00
pm M.T. (Tobin) Anderson, National
Book Award winner and acclaimed
author of Feed, will read from his
new book, Symphony for the City of
the Dead in the Main Reading Room
of the Fletcher Free Library, 235
College St. in Burlington. In this
young adult novel, Anderson tells the
story of the Leningrad siege, one of the most horrific chapters in Soviet history,
highlighting the role played by Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich and his
Seventh Symphony.
Symphony for the City of the Dead
follows Shostakovich as he began
composing the symphony in a besieged
Leningrad and later finished it in Moscow.
Anderson describes the triumphant
performance of the symphony in
Leningrad during the siege – how it
comforted and rallied a population
subjected to years of suffering in the city,
and how the symphony also rallied
worldwide sympathy for Russia’s plight.
Anderson writes in the prologue “it is a
story about the power of music and its
meanings.” Anderson’s book is dedicated
“to all young musicians: Thank you for
what you give the rest of us.”
The reading will be followed by members of the Burlington Chamber Orchestra
performing Shostakovich’s 8th String Quartet. This event will commemorate the 74th
anniversary of the world premiere of Shostakovich’s 7th Symphony on in March 1942.
Copies of Anderson’s new book will be available for discounted purchase (and
signing!) at the event via The Flying Pig Book Store.
MARCH, 2016
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Friends Corner Greetings! As
always, we hope
you’ve had a
chance to take
advantage of
one or all of the
many events happening at our
exceptional public library this
winter. There’s always something
interesting and worthwhile
attending if you have the time.
We, the Friends of the Fletcher
Free Library invite you to attend
our Annual Meeting to be held
Tuesday, March 8 at 11:30. We
will meet upstairs in the Fletcher
Room. All members are welcome.
Not a member? Consider joining
us to learn more about our
organization. Find out how we
support the library throughout
the year. You may be aware of
our annual book sales, book stall,
or ongoing community projects,
AND we’re always open to new
ideas. Our annual meeting will
include among other topics
distribution of our annual report,
election of officers/board
members for the coming year,
and planning for the upcoming
June Book Sale.
Join the Friends and make a
difference. An Annual
membership ($10.00) is one way
that you contribute. With your
membership you not only
contribute to a great cause, but
you get an invitation to Member’s
Night at the Annual September
Book Sale. Membership forms
are available at the Circulation
Desk of the Library. Volunteering
is another means of lending
support if that’s something you
enjoy. Whether you help at
specific events (such as book
sales) or lend a hand on a regular
basis, you're energy will be well
used (and appreciated). We also
engage in outreach activities
within the city if that’s an interest
of yours.
Interested? Bring your ideas
and energy to our group.
Consider becoming a member!
www.fletcherfree.org/Friends.htm
Book Review
One Man Against the World: The Tragedy of Richard Nixon by Tim Weiner
This book can be found in the Library’s Biography section on the Mezzanine:
B NIXON, RICHARD M.
Richard Nixon’s time in the White House was a dismal failure. He was arrogant and
thought he could be the most influential man in the world. It never came to pass.
We spent millions of dollars on the Vietnam War to no avail. It was still going on
when Nixon left office in 1974. He took a lot of trips to try and convince the Russian
and Chinese leaders to stop arming the North Vietnamese, but he never got much
cooperation from them. Thousands of American servicemen were killed. Nixon had
a very bad way of talking when he was in the company of his advisors, using lots of
profanity, and he taped many of his conversations, and that provides the proof.
When he was campaigning for reelection in 1972, Nixon ordered his men to bug and
to break into the Watergate Hotel for information about his political rivals. When
all of this came to light, it cost Nixon the presidency. He resigned on August 9, 1974,
shortly after he was elected to a second term as president. Many of his men went to
prison after the Watergate trials, but Nixon was pardoned almost immediately by
Gerald Ford, the next president. Just before he got on Marine One (the presidential
helicopter) to leave the White House for the last time, Nixon gave his trademark
salute with both hands raised in a V sign for victory. What victory? I’d call it a
disgrace!
—Doris Barton
Fletcher Free Library Outreach Patron
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B I B L I F I L E March, 2016 - page 2
Adult Programs POETRY EXPERIENCE
First and Third Saturday of every month, 1-3 pm, March 5 & 19, Pickering Room
AARP TAX AIDE SESSIONS: To make an appt. call the Heineberg Senior Center 863-3982. Sundays, March 6, 13 & 20, 12 noon to 5 pm, Fletcher Room
BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: “The Irish Influence on the Burlington Police Department”, Dr. Jim Gorman
Friday, March 11, 12-1 pm, Pickering Room
Irish Harp & Song with Dominique Dodge Saturday, March 12, 10 am - 12 noon, Pickering Room
GUITAR OPEN MIC: All levels of skills and styles are welcome. Bring your guitar! Saturday, March 12, 4:30-5:30 pm, Pickering Room
AUTHOR TALK: Toward a 99% Revolution? The 2016 Election and the Future of Progressive Politics with Jonathan Martin and Terry Bouricius
Wednesday, March 16, 6:30 pm, Fletcher Room
ANNUAL BURLINGTON SEED SWAP Saturday, March 19, 12 noon—3 pm, Fletcher & Pickering Rooms
GARDENING WORKSHOPS Garden Planning: Saturday, March 19, 1:00 pm, Pickering Room Spring Seed Starting For Less: Saturday, March 19, 2:30 pm, Pickering Room
FLETCHER FREE LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION: Manuscript by Marc Estrin Wednesday, March 23, 6:30 pm, Local History Room
UKULELE MELEE 2nd & 4th Sunday each month, 4:30-6 pm, March 13 & 27, Fletcher Room
AUTHOR TALK & CONCERT: Symphony for the City of the Dead Award-winning author, Matthew Tobin Anderson, will discuss his new book. Concert follows.
Thursday, March 31, 7 pm, Main Reading Room
Youth Programs Stories with Megan
Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 11:00-11:30 am Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with songs, rhymes and stories that feature African American authors and illustrators. Ages 2-5. No preregistration needed.
Spanish Musical Kids Tuesdays, March 8, 15, 22 & 29, 11:00-11:45 am
Hola Amigos! Vengan a cantar y aprender! Share Constancia's love of Spanish in a program of Latin American songs and games. Ages 1-5 years. No preregistration needed.
Creative Tuesdays March 8, 15, 22 & 29, 3:00-5:00 pm
Join us for arts & crafts incorporating traditional African American techniques on February 9th & 16th. Create with Legos on March 8th! All ages under 8 with an adult helper, please. No preregistration needed. Gaming for Teens and Adults
Tuesdays in March , 5-7:45 pm 802MTG partners with the Fletcher Free Library to bring free, weekly Magic The Gathering and other tabletop games to the community. All skill levels and formats are welcome, as well as beginners looking to learn. Participants under age 13 may attend with an adult or parental permission. No preregistration needed.
Music with Robert Fridays, March 11th & 18th, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Sing along with Robert for great family fun! Free. All Ages. No preregistration needed.
BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Children’s Crafts
Saturday, March 12, 10 am - 12 noon, Fletcher & Pickering Rooms Make a traditional Irish craft to take home. Free. For more information: www.burlingtonirishheritage.org
Please note: All groups must receive special permission to attend any program from Rebecca Goldberg. Daycares are welcome to programs with a caregiver/every two children. Please call 865.7216.
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COMPUTER WORKSHPS
INTRO TO POWERPOINT Sat., Mar. 5, 10:30 am - noon
iPHONE Mon. Mar. 14, 3:00 -4:30 pm
DIGITAL PHOTO BASICS Sat., Mar. 19, 10:30 am - noon
INTRO TO WORD Sat., Mar. 26, 10:30 am - noon
Click here for description and complete Spring schedule!
Reservations required: Please call the Reference Desk 865.7217
ELL PROGRAMS
BEGINNER Every Wednesday, 6:30-8 pm Pickering Room, 2nd Floor
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Every Wednesday, 6:30-8 pm Admin. Conf. Room, 2nd Floor
LAPTOP LITERACY Saturdays, March 19 & 26 NEPALESE: 1-3 pm
BURMESE: 3-5 pm
CONVERSATION GROUPS
Join these groups to practice foreign language conversation.
Fluency not required (nor is attendance at every meeting).
FRENCH - "DIMANCHES" Every Sunday, 4:00 pm Local History Room For all levels! Practice your French language skills and meet up with other Francophiles.
GERMAN First and Third Wednesday of every month, 6-7:30 pm March 2 & 16 Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Meet others in the community who do too.
RUSSIAN Every Wednesday 6:00-6:45 - Beginner level 6:45-7:30 - Intermediate level Community Room
Учитесь говорить по-русски. Learn to speak Russian. Two levels this year!
SPANISH - INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED March 23, 6-7:30 pm Local History Room Join Spanish instructor Maigualida Gomez for conversation en Español. Best for those with intermediate to advanced proficiency.
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