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HALLOWEEN - THANKSGIVING - HANUKKAH - CHRISTMAS
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Join us and find that perfect treasure for a gift, to treat yourself
or decorate for the holidays! Shop for:
- Bakery items: breads, pastries, cookies and more
- Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas decorations
- Jewelry
- Handmade items, such as mittens and scarves
- Gift items
Enjoy mulled cider or a cup of coffee and fresh baked good, and
be sure to visit the bookstore!
* Accepting donations until 10/5. If you have items to donate past this date,
please price accordingly. Thank you! *
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October is Whelden Library's Month at the
Barnstable Transfer Station
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We Need You!
Whelden Library can make up to $5,000 by collecting returnable soda and beer bottles. We NEED your bottles and if at all possible, the donation of a couple of hours of your time. There is a shift sign-up sheet at the library!
Or, you can call Pooch at (508) 362-8347 or Christy at
(508) 428-5926 if you are willing and able to donate three hours to sort bottles. Thank you!
:: WORK SHIFTS ::
7:30 - 10:00 10:00 - 1:00 1:00 - 3:30
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Let's Recycle!
You may have noticed, but Whelden now has a new recycling bin situated in our back parking lot, thanks to an ongoing bottle and can recycling effort put in place by library Trustees.
Lets all assist in making our environment a
greener one!
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:: BOOKSTORE HOURS ::
October 7th,
October 14th and October 28th
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
* Please note that the bookstore WILL be open during the Holiday Bazaar on 10/7 *
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Stitching at Whelden
Stop by during the 2nd or 4th Wednesday of each month between 2:00-4:00 pm for an informal get-together. Come to knit, crochet, sew or enjoy any other type of needlecraft. Bring a project and work in the company of our cozy library.
Beginners welcome!
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OTHER THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS FALL:
INTERACTIVE STORYTIMES, FUN SEASONAL EVENTS, SOCIAL MEDIA PROGRAMMING, NEW GENEOLOGY SERIES, AUTHOR VISITS AND HISTORICAL TALKS
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On Wednesday, October 4th, Whelden will be hosting our first movie night! Families are encouraged to stop by the library promptly at 6:00 p.m. for a showing of Captain Underpants, the story of a special superhero! Adult accompaniment is required and popcorn will be served!
Call to pre-register!
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Join us at Meetinghouse Farm on
Friday, October 6th between 1:00-3:00 p.m., for fun with fairy houses! We will gather natural materials to create our own special projects. Suitable for ages six and up with adult accompaniment. Be sure to dress accordingly. Call to pre-register!
* Donations gratefully accepted *
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Storybook Yoga with
Miss Anina
Attention:
Miss Anina will be taking a brief break from her weekly yoga at Whelden. Regular classes will return in the Spring, though we will be offering
special holiday classes, beginning with
Halloween Yoga
on
Saturday, October 28th
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Stay tuned for more Holiday Yoga class dates.
* Registration is required and children must be accompanied by an adult *
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What we're loving this month...
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Highly Recommended:
Cozy Mystery Series with a Needlecraft/Knitting Theme
{Submitted and Adapted by Ellen Russon}
'Stitching at Whelden' is a popular informal get-together every 2nd or 4th Wednesday of the month between 2:00-4:00 p.m. Beginning and advanced needlecrafters get together to knit, crochet, sew, or work on any other type of needlecraft project in our cozy library.
This October we are also featuring some cozy mystery series with a needlecraft/knitting theme. Cozy mysteries, a subgenre of classical mystery and crime fiction, offer fun, entertaining, engaging reads without graphic violence. The protagonists are amateur sleuths, who are often intelligent and intuitive women who own small businesses and do their detective work in small towns and communities.
Come and see our display to get to know some cozy mystery authors that may be new to you:
Monica Ferris writes the Needlecraft Mystery series. When Betsy Devonshire inherits the Crewel World needlework/yarn shop, she has to learn about needlework as well as solve mysteries.
"Fans will enjoy the needlework lore, the included pattern, and the ongoing adventures."-Kirkus Reviews
Sally Goldenbaum's Seaside Knitters Mystery series feature Izzy Chambers, who owns the Seaside Knitting Studio in Massachusetts. "Goldenbaum's plotting is superb, her characters are richly drawn...and her prose is seamless."-Richmond Times-Dispatch
Sadie Hartwell writes the Tangled Web Mystery series about Josie Blair, a yarn shop owner in Dorset Falls, Connecticut. The books include knitting patterns. "A tale of murder and intrigue that will ensnare knitters and non-knitters alike. I couldn't put it down."-Barbara Ross
Betty Hechtman's Yarn Retreat Mystery series features a dessert chef who inherits a yarn retreat business.
"A cozy mystery that you won't want to put down...combines cooking, knitting, and murder in one great book!"-
Fresh Fiction
Maggie Sefton writes the Knitting Mystery series. Kelly Flynn teaches knitting at the House of Lambspun and also sleuths. "Well-drawn characters and a wickedly clever plot-you'll love unraveling this mystery."-Laura Childs, New York Times bestselling author
Lea Wait writes the Mainely Needlepoint Mystery series set in Maine. "Offers a wonderful sense of place and characters right from the very beginning. Highly recommended." -Suspense Magazine
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- New Additions to Our Collection -
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Some of our latest and greatest...
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By Beverly Lewis
Having left the Amish life for the English world, Amanda Dienner is shocked when she learns that her mother has passed and left her Lancaster County's most popular Amish bed-and-breakfast. The catch is she has to run it herself for one year, acting as hostess. Amanda accepts the terms, but coming home to people she left behind won't be easy.
-Goodreads
OTHER NEW & NOTEWORTHY READS:
"The Unquiet Grave" by Sharyn McCrumb
"Map of the Heart" by Susan Wiggs
"Sunday Kind of Love" by Dorothy Garlock
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From prehistoric dinos, to rocket travel and wild imaginations...
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Who Counts?
100 Sheep, 10 Coins, and 2 Sons
By Amy-Jill Levine and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Oh, no! The man is missing his sheep! The woman is missing her coin! The father is missing his son! Can you help them find what they are looking for?
Who Counts? is a creative retelling of three of Jesus' most popular parables: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. As young readers count to help the characters find what's missing, Who Counts? teaches that every one of us counts in God's eyes and that everyone should feel counted.
The stories are beautifully illustrated with modern-day characters and a diversity of ethnicities so that all children will be able to see themselves in the stories. Ideal for children ages 4-8. Includes a note for parents and teachers.
-Goodreads
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Meet the Adorable "Abby"!
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This month's fundraising auction is Abby, and she comes with a complete wardrobe!
Starting bid is $50; auction sheet available at the library. We'll be taking offers until Saturday, December 2nd -- it's the perfect addition to this year's holiday list!
* Clothing and accessories lovingly made by Mary *
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A Few Good Yarns
Cozy Mystery Series with a Needlecraft / Knitting Theme
October brings cool weather, beautiful landscapes and
cozy mysteries in which to curl up with!
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