November/December 2015
Issue No. 2

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 


Home to Thanksgiving by Currier and Ives (1867)


On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 4:00 PM, the library will close early in observance of Thanksgiving.  The library will remain closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th.  
 
Freedom from Want
 by Norman Rockwell (1943)

"I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving..."  -  President Abraham Lincoln's Proclamation of Thanksgiving, written by Secretary of State, William H. Seward, October 3, 1863.  To read more about the proclamation, click here.  

BOOK SALE

The library will host a book sale on Saturday, November 28th and Monday, November 30th.  In between Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, stop by the library to fill a bag* with books and pay $1.00! 

*Bags will be provided and/or patrons can bring own bags.
  
CHILDREN'S CORNER
There are many exciting programs for children of all ages at the library! Please call or visit the library to register for children's programming.  A Fairview Library card in good standing is required to register for programs.
December Calendar. 

Please note, the library will close early on December 15, 2015 at 5:00 PM for a special children's program!

YOUNG ADULTS
 
Beginning in December, young adults (age 12-18) are invited to an after school reading group.  Students will read from current non-fiction and fiction books to practice English reading and speaking skills. This is a drop-in program, registration is not required.  Space is limited and restricted to Fairview residents.  The group will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  
  

   ADULT PROGRAMS

The Age of Adaline
Thursday, December 17th 
 6:00 PM
Rated PG-13; 112 minutes

After miraculously remaining 29 years old for almost eight decades, Adaline Bowman has lived a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charismatic philanthropist Ellis Jones reignites her passion for life and romance. When a weekend with his parents threatens to uncover the truth, Adaline makes a decision that will change her life forever.

 Registration is not required.  Questions, please call
 (201) 943-6244.






DID YOU KNOW?
The library offers a free subscription to Mango Languages?  All you need is a library card to use it! 

Library patrons can use their library card to learn 71 languages with Mango Languages. Languages include Spanish, French, Italian and English for Spanish, Arabic, Turkish and 16 other language speakers.  



 
REFLECTIONS

I heard a bird sing
In the dark of December
A magical thing
And sweet to remember.
'We are nearer to Spring
Than we were in September,'
I heard a bird sing
In the dark of December.
-   Oliver Herford, I Heard a Bird Sing