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President's Day - Monday - Feb. 15th
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People Who Make a Difference
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Each newsletter will spotlight a volunteer at RHL,
Rosemary Jackson has been a volunteer since 2009. She retired from Raytheon where she ran a mini bank there. Her work with figures and attention to detail has made her a valuable asset at RHL. Every week she comes in and double checks the packing lists against the orders for our books and materials, making our workflow accurate and efficient. She always comes in with a warm smile and enthusiastic attitude. The library has benefited so much because of her!
Thank you Rosemary!
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Movie Matinee for Kids
Wednesday - Feb 10th
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February 4th to March 3rd
Shaker Lane School
Clowns, Candy Hearts & Rainbows
The gallery will be showing work from the students at Shaker Lane February 4th to March 3rd. In these pieces the students explore and experience using color in their art. They are learning about color order and how colors are created and they are developing their skills at successfully mixing colors.
"These are all important steps in a student's artistic journey," states the art Teacher Andrea Romano. She explains that the students from the Transitional Class drew clowns of all kinds juggling primary and secondary color balls. There was a focus on naming the colors and placing them in the proper color order as they appear on the color wheel. The First grade class traced six hearts in a variety of directions, then labeled and painted them with one of the primary or secondary colors. The focus is placed on grouping and mixing secondary colors. Additionally, controlling the paint and managing the student work area is emphasized. The Second Graders represented in this show created a Roy G. Biv rainbow. This painting project combines a review of line variety with color order. Organizing the space in their painting and maintaining proper color order are key parts to this student project.
Be sure to stop and appreciate this student work when you visit the library in February.
Coming up March 3rd to March 31st at the gallery - Rob Franco, paintings
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A Little Romance to Brighten
the February Weather
by Margaret Geanisis
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We are experimenting with some new (new to us) romance authors. Please let us know what you think. We are always looking for suggestions for our contemporary romance section. If you have a favorite author, please let us know.
Jane Ashford, a resident of Cambridge, MA, writes Regency romances many of which have a upstairs/downstairs story lines. Great for Downton Abbey fans! Remember, you can always find additional titles through MVLC.
Tracey Ann Warren has been on our shelves for a while, her Regency romances were an instant hit, check her out if you haven't been reading her already. Katherine Ashe, who is a professor of European History also writes Regency era romances.
Rosanne Bittner loved author Louis L'Amour's books, but wanted stories that featured women. She writes romances set in the American West during the 1800s. While you're out west, Emma Cane writes a series about the heartwarming charters who live in Valentine Vally, CO. She also writes historical romances under the name Gayle Callen.
Laura Kaye lives in Maryland and writes suspense, paranormal and contemporary romance novels. Mary Wine writes everything from tales set in the Middle Ages to stories set in the future. She also makes historical costumes, check them out on her website.
Two more Regency era authors to check out are Susanna Ives, one of our newer writers, and Julianna Gray who lived in London for five years.
Please remember that most of our paranormal romance authors are found in our SciFi section or with the paperbacks. I'll feature some our Christian Romance authors next month.
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Library-Sponsored Programs
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Our Book-A-Librarian service allows you to spend up to 30 minutes with one of our friendly knowledgeable librarians who can offer assistance tailored to your needs.
We can help in many ways; typical requests may include:
- Learn to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, or music to your digital device
- Introduction to the library catalog - how to find a book, a CD or a DVD, place holds, manage your account
- Researching a topic beyond Google
- Setting up and using an email account
- Plus much more...just ask!
Some things we are unable to help with:
- We do not provide medical, legal or business advice or opinions.
- We cannot write, type or proofread your documents.
- We do not offer technical support or troubleshooting except when it relates to library resources.
- We cannot assist with credit card transactions.
We encourage you to bring your laptop or digital device with you to the library so that we may better help you. Please call the library at 978.540.2600 to set up an appointment, preferably one week in advance, with a librarian or fill out our online Book-A-Librarian form. Due to staff expertise and availability, your request might be declined. We appreciate your understanding. |
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Genealogy Club
meets the 2nd Monday from
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Littleton Origami Group
meets the 4th Thursday from
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mystery Book Discussion
meets the 4th Tuesday from
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Yarn Overs
meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday from
7:00PM - 9:00PM
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Reuben Hoar Library
Library Hours
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Monday
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10:00 - 4:00
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Tuesday
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1:00 - 9:00
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Wednesday
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10:00 - 9:00
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Thursday
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1:00 - 9:00
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Friday
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10:00 - 4:00
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Saturday
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10:00 - 4:00
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Sunday
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CLOSED
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Please explore everything we have to offer this month at the library. Pay close attention to our new "People Who Make a Difference" section where we highlight library volunteers that help us so much everyday!
There is also a link to our separate Children's Newsletter, information from the Friends of the Library and information on our new book clubs.
Please enjoy!
Sincerely,
Sam Alvarez
Director
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Children's Room Newsletter
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Book Clubs at the Library
by Susan Palmer
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The Library currently hosts two book groups: The Adult Book Group and The Mystery Book Club.
This month the Adult Book Group discusses A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway.
Begun in the autumn of 1957 and published posthumously in 1964, A Moveable Feast captures what it meant to be young and poor and writing in Paris during the 1920s. Limited copies of the books are available at the circulation desk.
Adult Book Group meets from 7:30-8:30 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, in February on the 17th. New members are always welcome.
Meeting on Saturdays during the winter months, this month's book for the Mystery Book Club is Capitol Threat by William Barnhardt. 'When Oklahoma attorney Ben Kincaid came to Washington, D.C., to defend a senator caught in a red-hot sex scandal turned murder case, he never dreamed he'd end up trading the courtroom for the senate chamber. And after his not-so-distinguished client stepped down, Ben found himself appointed to complete the sullied senator's term. Now, having barely gotten his political sea legs, he must rise to yet another challenge: advising the president's next Supreme Court nominee during the sometimes thorny confirmation process. Luckily, Judge Thaddeus Roush's popularity on both sides of the aisle looks to make him a shoo-in. Until he decides to out himself on national television-igniting a Beltway uproar and setting the stage for a bare-knuckle partisan brawl.'
The February meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 27th from 2:00-4:00.
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Blind Date with a Book
by Cheryl Hardy-Faraci
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Not sure what to read this month? Try a Blind Date with a Book!
The staff picks shelf is stocked with some wonderful books that you can't pick by their cover. Take a chance and challenge your usual read. Be brave enough to select a book based on a few clues. You may fall in love with a new author, a new genre or find exciting new character to love.
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Life without cable Class
February 17th at 7pm
Library Couper Room
What does this mean? You can save hundreds a year in cable bills. We'll show you how easy it is and what technologies you need to do this.
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Institute of Contemporary Art - Boston
Visit
www.littletonlibrary.org to reserve a pass today! Museum Passes provide discounts to some of your favorite area attractions.
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Friends of the Library Winter News
One of the most popular Friends of the Library events is around the corner. Visit the periodical area of the library on Saturday February 6th to be a part of the annual Love Your Library Cookie Sale. For a donation of $5 you get an empty box to fill with your choice of home baked goodies. Thanks to the baking skills of so many volunteers, the choices are endless. Many of the cookies will have copies of the recipes, but some are closely protected family secrets and this is one of the few opportunities you will have to enjoy them. The sale starts at 10:30 sharp and ends at 2:00. We have sold out a few times, so if you want a good selection to choose from, be there at 10:30.
Make sure you stop by the main circulation desk to enter the Candy Contest. All you have to do is guess the number of pieces of candy in the fish bowl. There are two prizes, one for the adult winner and one for the children's winner. The winners will be determined by the guess that comes closest to the actual number of pieces of candy in the bowl. The adult wins two tickets to Taste of Nashoba. The child wins a $25 gift certificate to Willow Books and the candy! To make sure the candy is eaten responsibly, a toothbrush is also part of the prize.
If you are planning to attend the Taste of Nashoba, you can save money and make a donation to the Friends of the Library all at once. Purchase your tickets at the main circulation desk for less that it will cost you at the event. Tickets are $25 ($30 at the door). Not only will you save money, but a portion of the ticket sales goes to the Friends of the Library.
The Friends of the Reuben Hoar Library is a volunteer organization that supports the library in a variety of ways. Fundraisers that occur throughout the year, along with money collected as dues go toward paying for a variety of things at the library. The museum passes are all paid for with Friends money. Many of the children's programs and several of the adult programs also benefit from these funds. Members get to enter the semi-annual book sale prior to the general public.
Individual and family memberships are available. Ask for a membership application at the main desk.
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ARCTIC
"Why then do we feel this strange attraction for these polar regions, a feeling so powerful and lasting, that when we return home we forget the mental and physical hardships and want nothing more than to return to them? Why are we so susceptible to the charm of these landscapes when they are so empty and terrifying?"
Jean-Baptiste Charcot
After our last winter, we New Englanders feel we have earned the right to say we survived a record- breaking winter! But in reality, after a hard day of shoveling, most of us returned to a warm meal in a warm house. Imagine spending your day in the Arctic and then spending your evening struggling to keep warm? This display features everything Arctic...just looking or reading these stories makes one feel warm and safe while enjoying an adventure most likely we'll never take!
Planet Arctic: life at the top of the world,
Wayne Lynch
Frozen in Time: an epic story of survival and a modern quest for last heroes of World War,
Mitchell Zuckoff
ACADEMY WINNERS
This display will feature past Academy Award winners. Some interesting Academy facts:
First Best Actress: 1927 Janet Gaynor
Highest nominated Best Actor/Actress: Spencer Tracey (7X)/ Meryl Streep (15X)
First Best Black Actor/Actress: Sidney Poiter (1963)/ Halle Berry (2001)
Oldest Best Actor/Actress: Harry Fonda (76)/Jessica Tandy (80)
Youngest Best Actor: Adrian Brody (29)
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