Dorothy Alling Memorial Library
October 2014 Newsletter
News From the Director
Dear Patron,
IN THIS ISSUE
News From the
Director
On Display This
Month
Hot New Items
Youth Programs
Adult Programs
QUICK LINKS
Kids@DAML
Teens@DAML
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday 10-8
Tuesday 10-6
Wednesday 10-8
Thursday 10-6
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-3
LIBRARY CLOSED
October 13th
(closed for Columbus
Day)
We often hear things like “The library should…” At the end of the sentence it
turns out that the library has been doing “…”, sometimes for years, sometimes just
recently.
Here is a list of some of the things people didn’t realize that we already do.
“…have the patio open more often.” The patio is always open. You may
access the patio from the library during any hour that we are open, from melt of
snow to first snow fall. The patio is even open after-hours year-round if you access
if from the town green. The only exception is when there is construction going on.
Unfortunately, we have had quite a bit of construction over the last year or so.
Right now, the patio is closed while a shade pergola is being built by Eagle Scout
candidate, Thomas Lang, and French drains are being repaired.
“…subscribe to New York Times.” The library started subscribing to New York
Times online this spring. You may access it for free from anywhere with your own
computers or personal devices or on a library computer by checking out a four
week free access card. When the card expires, just check out another access card.
“…have Consumer Reports magazine.” We do subscribe to Consumer
Reports magazine and a single user online subscription. However, you will find
Consumer Reports with our reference books and not available for check out. We
found that the magazine was not being returned reliably for others to use. Feel
free to read the magazine in a comfy chair or make a photocopy of the article(s)
you want. You can also get the most up-to-date information in a single search of
the online subscription and print out the article to take home, save it to a thumb
drive or email it to yourself. Just ask a staff person to log you in.
“…have classes to teach people how to use their online library account,
use your databases, access ebooks and eaudio, etc.” We would rather offer
you our undivided one-on-one attention. We sometimes offer classes but we find
that attendance is low and people are at very different levels from each other. You
can call the library and set up a private appointment with library staff anytime or
with our teen tech tutor twice a month.
“…provide notary service.” We have been providing notary service for five
years. All library staff are notary publics and can help you any time the library is
open, even Saturdays and evenings. There is no charge for notary services.
Watch this article for more services you never knew we offered.
Sincerely,
Marti Fiske, Director
This Month’s Featured Service
October 17th
(closed for staff
training)
Elder Enrichment Education Pass
We have a new pass to loan to patrons. It is for the Elder Education Enrichment
lecture series. The lectures normally cost $5.00 per person, free for members. The
pass allows two people to attend one lecture each “semester” (fall & spring) free
of charge. You may view the lecture schedule at http://www.eeevermont.org/ or
take a brochure from the rack in the lobby.
On Display This Month
Gallery: Photography by Chantal Lawrance
Lobby Cases: Williston 4H
Youth Cases: Art by WCS students of M.C. Baker
Some of the Hot New Items Arriving Soon
Call 878-4918 or email [email protected] you would like to put a reserve on
a title. Adult book and DVD listings are titles being released or purchased this
month. As a newsletter subscriber you are able to make reservations before the
general public.
Fiction
To see more information about new items please
visit our website by clicking here.
Connolly, John
The Wolf in Winter
Cussler, Clive
Havana Storm
Eggers, Dave
Visitants
Evans, Richard Paul
The Mistletoe Promise
Faber, Michel
The Book of Strange New Things
Francis, Felix
Dick Francis’s Damage
Grisham, John
Gray Mountain
Hilderbrand, Elin
Winter Street
Kinsella, Sophie
Shopaholic to the Stars
Landvik, Lorna
Best to Laugh
Macomber, Debbie
Mr. Miracle
Mankell, Henning
An Event in Autumn
McCall Smith, Alexander
The Handsome Man’s Deluxe Cafe
Moyes, JoJo
The Ship of Brides
Palahniuk, Chuck
Beautiful You
Parker, T. Jefferson
Full Measure
Picoult, Jodi
Leaving Time
Rendell, Ruth
The Girl Next Door
Rice, Ann
Prince Lestat
Robinson, Marilynne
Lila
Sandford, John
Deadline
Smiley, Jane
Some Luck
Steele, Danielle
Pegasus
Toibin, Colm
Nora Webster
Woods, Stuart
Paris Match
Adult Non-Fiction
To see more information about new items please
visit our website by clicking here.
Ackroyd, Peter
Rebellion: The history of England from James I to the
Revolution
Armstrong,
Karen
Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence
Auricchio, Laura
The Marquis: Lafayette Reconsiderd
Binchy, Maeve
Maeve’s Times: In Her Own Words
Follis, Edward
The Dark Art: My Undercover Life in Global NarcoTerrorism
Guelzo, Allen C.
Life Lincoln: An Intimate Portrait
Larson, Edward J.
The Return of George Washington, 1783-1789
Leaming, Barbara
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: The Untold Story
Marom, Malka
Joni Mitchell: In Her Own Words
Panetta, Leon
Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and
Peace
Virgin Galactic: The Ultimate Experience
Adult DVDs
To see more information about new items please
visit our website by clicking here.
Feature
Awakenings
Dead Poets Society
The Fisher King
Good Morning, Vietnam
Series
Person of Interest: Season 3
Documentary
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
Children's Books
To see more information about new items please
visit our website by clicking here.
Barnhill, Kelly
The Witch's Boy
Gantos, Jack
The Key That Swallowed Joey Pigza
Gliori, Deb
Dragon's Extraordinary Egg
Graves, Keith
Monsterator
Holub, Joan
Mighty Dads
Korman, Gordon
The Hypnotists
Light, Steve
Planes Go
McCall Smith, Alexander
The Mystery of the Missing Lion
McCreely, Havelock
My Zombie Hamster
McGhee, Alison
The Sweetest Witch Around
Nix, Garth
Clariel: The Lost Abhorsen
Novak, B.J.
The Book with No Pictures
Palacio, R.J.
365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Book of
Precepts
Pinkney, Andrea
The Red Pencil
Prineas, Sarah
Home: The Magic Thief #4
Riordan, Rick
The Blood of Olympus: Heroes of Olympus #5
Riordan, Rick
The Lost Hero Graphic Novel
Russell, Renee
Tales From a Not-So-Happily Ever After: Dork
Diaries #8
Sage, Angie
Pathfinder: Todhunter Moon #1, World of
Septimus Heap
Stilton, Geronimo
Don't Wake the Dinosaur
Sutton, Sally
Construction
Tullet, Herve
Mix It Up!
Young Adult Books
To see more information about new items please
visit our website by clicking here.
Betts, A.J.
Zac & Mia
Duyvis, Corinne
Otherbound
Farmer, Nancy
The Lord of Opium
Gibbons, Faye
Halley
Grant, Michael
Messenger of Fear
Hosie, Donna
The Devil's Intern
Legrand, Claire
Winterspell
Lu, Marie
The Young Elites
MacHale, D.J.
Strike: SYLO Chronicles #3
Marr, Melissa
Made for You
Moracho, Cristina
Althea and Oliver
Myracle, Lauren
yolo: The Internet Girls
Nelson, Jandy
I'll Give You the Sun
Ostow, Micol
Amity
Vail, Rachel
Unfriended
Youth Non-Fiction
To see more information about new items please
visit our website by clicking here.
Bang, Molly
Buried Sunlight: How Fossil Fuels Have Changed the
Earth
Besel, Jen
Custom Confections: Delicious Desserts You Can Create
and Enjoy
DePrince,
Michaela
Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Ballerina
Dolan, Hannah LEGO Ninjago: The Visual Dictionary
Fleischman,
Paul
Eyes Wide Open: Going Behind the Environmental
Headlines
Hunter, Nick
National Archives World War I Unclassified
Jenkins, Steve
Creature Features
Mercer, Bobby
The Robot Book: Build & Control 20 Electric Gizmos,
Moving Machines and Hacked Toys
Overdeck,
Laura
Bedtime Math: This Time It's Personal
Parker, Steve
Super Human Encyclopedia: Discover The Amazing
Things Your Body Can Do
VanderMeer,
Jeff
The Steampunk User's Manual
Audiobooks for Adults
To see more information about new items please
visit our website by clicking here
On CD
McEwan, Ian
Children Act
Mitchell, David
The Bone Clocks
Patterson, James
Private Down Under
Penny, Louise
The Long Way Home
Perry, Anne
Blood on the Water
Vreeland, Susan
Lisette’s List
On Playaway
Brown, Sandra
Mean Streak
Hood, Ann
An Italian Wife
Kellerman, Faye
Murder 101
Reichs, Kathy
Bones Never Lie
Audiobooks for Youth
To see more information about new items please
visit our website by clicking here.
Frost, Helen
Salt: A Story of Friendship in a Time of War
Hiaasen, Carl
Skink – No Surrender
Korman, Gordon
Flashpoint: 39 Clues Unstoppable Book 4
Lupica, Mike
Fantasy League
Roy, Ron
Calendar Mysteries Books 7-13
Woodson, Jacqueline Brown Girl Dreaming
Youth Programs
Note: To register for programs you may sign up at the library, call us at 878-4918
or email [email protected]. Early registration is encouraged. Space is limited
in some programs.
Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult while at
the library.
Babytime Playgroup: Wednesday, October 1, 6-7:30 pm (first Wed. of each
month). Playgroups are designed for children birth-2 years and their caregivers.
Age appropriate toys, stories and fingerplays. For information call 876-7555.
Sponsored by Building Bright Futures.
Food for Thought Teen Advisory Group: Thursday, October 2, 4-5 pm. Teens
meet for pizza, discussion, book/DVD selection, and planning special events for the
library. Community service opportunity. Gr. 7-12. New members welcome!
Preschool Music: Mondays, 11 am with Peter Alsen & Thursdays, 10:30 am with
Derek Burkins. Except Monday, October 13. Up to age 5 with a caregiver. No preregistration. Limit: one session per week per family
Fall Story Time: Tuesdays, 11 am. Preschoolers are introduced to a variety of
books and authors while gaining early literacy skills. Followed by a simple craft
activity. Oct. 7: Be Creative! Oct. 14: Wild Animals; Oct. 21 Science Story Time
with Kristen Littlefield: Stones and Bones; Oct. 28: Pumpkins. For children ages 35. No pre-registration
Babies and Toddlers Time; Early literacy storytime: Wednesday, October 8,
10:30 am. Encourage early literacy with rhymes, simple books, songs, and
playtime. For children up to age 3 with a parent or caregiver.
*Sumo Bots: Robotics Club: Wednesdays, 3-4 pm, 3-week series, October 822. Students learn to build and program autonomous robots that battle against
each other in the Sumo Bot ring. Students will use the scientific method to test
their ideas and learn to apply basic physics to improve their design. Presented by
Christine Braun of R4-K2 (Robots for Kids Too). Ages 6-9. Pre-register at 8784918. Full - waitlist available.
After-School Games: Monday, October 20, 3-4 pm. Bring your own trading
cards (Magic, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh) or play one of the library’s games. Gr. 3 &
up. Snacks provided.
Science Story Time: Stones and Bones! Tuesday, October 21, 11 am. Special
stones called fossils tell a story about life long ago. Come and explore the wild
world of fossils with Kristen Littlefield (Professor Fizzywig). Crafts include "bone"
collages, make your own fossil ornaments and fossil bookmarks. Ages 3 and up.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
*Read to a Dog! Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm. Bring a book and read to one of our
registered therapy dogs. All dogs registered with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. All
ages. Call 878-4918 to pre-register for individual sessions.
Movie: Friday, October 24, 3 pm. “ParaNorman”. Rated PG, 87 min. Gr. 1 & up.
Free popcorn. Children 8 & younger must be accompanied by adult.
Spanish Musical Playgroup: Saturday, October 25, 10:30 am. Spanish rhymes,
books, and songs for children birth to age 5. Includes a craft activity and snack.
Music with Constancia and crafts with Natasha. Sponsored by Building Bright
Futures.
*Read to Van Gogh the Cat: Monday, October 27, 3:30-4:30 pm. Call 878-4918
to pre-register for 10 minute reading sessions. All ages.
*Squishy Circuits: Creepy Creatures: Tuesday, October 28, 3 pm. Make a
creature using play dough and LED lights. K & up. Pre-register at 878-4918.
Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult while at the
library. Pre-register at 878-4918.
Halloween Stories: Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 pm. Bring kids in PJs or
costumes with their favorite stuffed animal for stories, a craft & a bedtime
snack. Presented by Building Bright Futures.
Adult Programs
Shape and Share Life Stories: Monday, October 6 and 27, 12:30 - 2:30 pm.
Learn to craft engaging stories from life experiences. Led by Recille Hamrell.
Chair Yoga with Jill Lang: Tuesday, October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 1-2 pm.
Presented by Williston resident, Jill Lang. Come and enjoy free classes. Please
bring your own mat.
Gentle Yoga with Jill Lang: Tuesday, October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 5:30-6:30 pm.
Presented by Williston resident, Jill Lang. Come and enjoy free classes. Please
bring your own mat.
*The Tech Tutor: Wednesday, October 8 and 22, 5:30-8 pm. Stop by anytime
during tech hours for one-on-one technology help from a teen. Guarantee a time
by making a 15 minute appointment 878-4918.
Brown Bag Book Club: Friday, October 10, 12:30-1:30 pm. Looking to meet
others who love to discuss books? This month we will discuss “Lowland” by
Jhumpa Lahiri. Books available at the front desk. Coffee, tea, juice and dessert
provided. Free and open to all.
Dorian Michael Guitar & Storyteller: Wednesday, October 15, 6:307:45pm. Guitarist Dorian Michael will play a mix of fingerstyle instrumentals and a
big bunch of blues, from original tunes to traditional American roots music with a
focus on the blues. For over 40 years Dorian Michael has been playing his unique
blend of blues, jazz, folk and rock and roll. His music is both exciting and lyrical as
he travels with enormous ease through the possibilities of the guitar.
Armchair Tour of Historic Williston Village: Saturday, October 18 at 11am.
Local historian and author Richard Allen will offer a slide-talk presentation on
“Along the Winooski Turnpike: Historic Tour of Williston Village”. Come explore the
past and present buildings and streetscapes, and the stories that have defined the
main street of Williston over the last 150 years. Sponsored by the Friends of
Dorothy Alling Memorial Library.
Putting Your Garden to Bed: Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 pm. Local Author
Ron Krupp will read from his new book “Woodchuck Returns to Gardening” and
talk about putting your garden to bed. Bring your questions. Book signing
available.
*Pre-registration Required