November 7, 2007 Citizen News Library Column

Damaged Materials

Books, magazines, videos, dvd’s and cd’s are great inventions and useful resources for humans, responsible humans. We haven’t found any dogs, cats, goats, etc. that can read yet, at least that we know of. When checking out materials from the library, please, place them out of harm’s way. We know these animals are just itching to be able to read due to the condition of the materials when they are returned. Some slight clues that give this fact away are chewed corners, teeth marks, moist pages (possibly due to slobber?), ripped pages, scratched or broken in pieces dvd’s, ripped video tape, etc. All of these conditions can be attributed to infants and toddlers as well. We know our patrons would prefer not to have to pay for these materials and we hate to have to charge you, but when materials come back damaged, we are left with no choice. The library resources are free to all. Let’s try to take care of them!

Upcoming Programs for Adults and Teens

Weds., November 7, Author Visit, 7-7:45 pm, Patricia D’Ascoli, author of Diary of a Mediocre Mom will offer a talk for “ordinary moms” infused with humor about the joys and pitfalls of parenting in a modern world.

Fri., November 9, Make a Mini-Photo/Scrapbook Album, 6:30-7:30 pm. Tricia Gauert will assist teens and adults in completing a memory album perfect for keepsake or gift giving. Bring your favorite photos. A material fee of $15 will be collected at time of registration.

Sat., November 10, Home Healthcare Tips, 11 am – 2 pm. This program will present tips and strategies for the elderly and disabled remaining in their own home vs. entering a nursing home.

Wed., November 14, Page Turners Book Discussion, 6:45-7:45 pm. An informal book discussion group with the selection for this month being The Master Butcher’s Singing Club by Louise Erdrich.

Thurs., November 15, Artist Demonstration, Candlewood League of Artists, 1:30-4 pm. Sharon Holm, author and illustrator will demonstrate her method of producing artwork for publication.

Weds., November 30, Gift Wrapping, 6:30-7:30 pm. Learn how to wrap presents like a professional including using unusual items to add the finishing touch.

Upcoming Children’s Programs

Fri., November 9, Magic Tree House Adventures, 4:15-5 pm. Join Elyse Felicione as students in Grades 1-3 explore rainforests and make rain sticks.

Celebrate National Children’s Book Week with a Visit to the Library, November 12-18

Kindergarten Library Card Sign-Up Begins November 12-December 14

Tues., November 13, Mother Goose Visits the Library, 10:30-11:15 am. An interactive program including the classic nursery rhymes and fun activities for pre-school age children and their caregivers.

Wed., November 14, Turkey Time, 10:30-11 am. Elyse Felicione will conduct a turkey-themed storytime for children in Grades K-2. Participants will make a gobbling turkey.

Wed., November 14, Nutmeg Book Discussion, 4:30-5:30 pm. Students in Grades 4-6 will read Hatching Magic prior to this program and be ready to participate in a book discussion led by Susan Schenck.

Fri., November 16, Tellebration, 6:30-7:30 pm. New Fairfield will be participating in the international evening of Tellebration to honor the art of storytelling. Rob Reiser, author, comedian and storyteller will entertain families with stories geared for all!

Tues., November 27, Little Creators, 10:30-11:15 am. Led by Katie Stevenson, children ages four and five will make a Thanksgiving buddy to share the holiday spirit with.

Weds., November 28, Sparkling Snowflake Ornaments, 4:15-5:15 pm. Children in Grades 2 and up will make beautiful beaded snowflake ornaments.

Friday, November 30, Kaya, An American Girl, 4:15-5:15 pm. Children in Grades 3-5 will participate in activities related to Kaya and make a talking stick.

New Children’s Books

Wildfires by Seymour Simon; Childhood’s End by Arthur Clarke; Amy the Amethyst Fairy by Daisy Meadows; Bus Stop by Janet Stoeke; Worst Enemies/Best Friends by Annie Bryant; Survival (Island Book Two) by Gordon Korman; Letters from the Heart by Annie Bryant; Bad News/Good News by Annie Bryant; Secret Sabertooth by Wendy Caszatt-Allen; Magic Tree House Research Guide, Rainforests by Mary Pope Osborne; Mayflower Treasure Hunt by Ron Roy; Stolen Stegosaurus by Wendy Caszett-Allen.

New Adult Books

Kids Are American Too by Bill O’Reilly, Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson, Ultimate Nutrition for the Mind by Patrick Holford, Coldest Winter by David Halberstam, Sound of Butterflies by Rachael King, Short Horn Hobo by David Edwards, Starburst by Robin Pilcher, Amazing Grace by Danielle Steel, Mother Theresa :Come be my Light by Mother Theresa, Almost Moon by Alice Sebold, Murder on K Street by Margaret Truman, Indian Summer by Alex Von Tunzelmann, Down River by John Hart, My Grandfather’s Son by Clarence Thomas, Bridge of Sighs by Richarsd Russo, Beyond the White House by Jimmy Carter, Prime by Pepper Schwartz, Ever-Running Man by Marcia Muller, World Without End by Ken Follett, Schulz and Peanuts by David Michaels, Nureyev by Julie Kavanagh, How Starbucks Saved My Life by Michael Gill, Be the Pack Leader by Cesar Millan, Book of the Dead by Patricia Cornwell, Power to the People by Laura Ingraham, Pandora’s Daughter by Iris Johansen, Elves of Cintra by Terry Brooks, Become a Better You by Joel Osteen, Dark of the Moon by John Sandford, Dead Certain by Robert Draper, Now and Then by Robert Parker, Wonderful Tonight by Pattie Boyd, Fair Game by Valerie Plame, Welcome to Your Crisis by Laura Day, Health Insurance Resources by Dorothy Northrop, 20^th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill, Celebrity Detox by Rosie O’Donnell, Abraham’s Children by Jon Entine, Louder Than Words by Jennie McCarthy, Christmas with Paula Deen by Paula Deen, 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper, Best American Short Stories 2007

New Audio Books

World Without End by Ken Follett, Giving by Bill Clinton, Book of the Dead by Patricia Cornwell,

New Music CDs

Memory Almost Full by Paul McCarthy

New DVDs

El Cantante, Reign Over Me, Fantastic Four:Rise of the Silver Surfer, Red Dawn, Last Time, Lady in the Water, Good German, Knocked Up, Flying Scotsman, Dog Problem, Cupid & Cate, Contractor, Big Nothing, Treatment, Gracie, Evan Almighty, Days of Glory, Black Book, Diggers, The War, Spider Man 3, Talk to Me, License to Wed, Danielle Steel’s Safe Harbour,