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Many of you know Peter Cady through his long tenure as a Rye Junior High Science Teacher. Two things you might not know about him: 1. He is a dedicated and accomplished painter, and 2. He is now filling in for us on the Rye Public Library staff!
As an added bonus Peter recently refreshed our library space with a vibrant show of his paintings. Sadly, we can't offer public access to the show, but didn't want our staff to be the only ones to enjoy it. So, in the way of 2020, we have adapted and present a video tour of the artwork above.
Peter has titled the show Wicked Color and shares his work in this video compilation.
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Little Free Library 2020 Season Cancelled
We have had lots of inquiries as to the status of the Tricia Quinn Memorial Little Free Library on Cable Road extension during this pandemic summer.
Rather than continue watching conditions and waiting for scientific book surface studies to be released, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the season for the Little Library. This way everyone knows what to expect and can look forward to a hopeful 2021 season.
Other local little free libraries might be available and can be found here. Bear in mind that the exchange of unregulated book materials is best undertaken with serious
consideration of health repercussions.
Thanks for your understanding as we continue to make every effort to prevent any library service from becoming a heath danger to the Rye Community.
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Summer Tutoring Sessions With Marcia
10:00-10:30 Teaching Skills & Practice
10:30-11:00 Open Tutoring
Marcia Beckett is a certified K-8 educator. She will start tutoring sessions Monday, June 8th. They will be held on Zoom every Monday this summer. Each session will be for specific age ranges and will change each week. Participants will need to sign-up in advance to receive Zoom meeting information. Please email [email protected] for a full schedule or register for sessions on our website.
June 8th Information
Age range:4-6
Subject: Math (addition numbers 1-10)
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Remember that Rye Public Library Patrons are now able to borrow SEVEN items each month through Hoopla. This easy to use, universally available resource offers thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, TV and film selections, comics and more ! Please enjoy two more items each month as our thank you for your patience and flexibility as we all navigate this unprecedented period in public library service.
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Rye Public Library is a proud member of SAL: Seacoast Area Libraries.
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581 Washington Road, Rye N.H. 03870 603-964-8401
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I thought the photo above was worth a thousand words in terms of expressing summer serenity.
Please enjoy this issue of the RPL Booster with our usual selection of reviews and suggestions. We continue to develop plans consistent with broader advisories and conditions and hope to offer additional varieties of service to our current
foyer and computer work session options in the near future. In the mean time, we are happy to take your requests for library materials and prepare them for you to pick up in our lobby. Remember our photo copy and other electronic services by request too.
I hope you are enjoying the summer to the fullest and managing to come to terms with the realities it presents.
Please Be Well, Andy Richmond
Director, RPL
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A Big Summertime Confabulation
with Gwen and Shawna
This spring and summer has been quite unusual but we are finally back at the the library helping with foyer service and got a chance to reconnect and discuss how we have filled our time at the start of the summer season.
We both have been bike riding quite a bit up and down the coast and have enjoyed the warm ocean water for some swimming. And of course, reading books!
Shawna: I decided to start with an old classic that I should have read in high school. I devoured
East of Eden
by John Steinbeck. It was a masterpiece. I was in love with the two family's characters, notably Sam Hamilton, and the style of Steinbeck's writing. Unfortunately, the books I read afterward, although good, could not compare, I have been spoiled by Steinbeck.
Gwen: By contrast, I have recently read a contemporary pick, Jennifer Weiner's new book,
Big Summer
. It surprised me by turning into a murder mystery. I found that the most entertaining part cast a critical eye to the impact of social media, as the main character was an instagram "influencer." My favorite book by Weiner is her previous novel,
Mrs. Everything
. This book is has more depth and content and weaves in an intergenerational story with the theme of feminism.
Shawna: Another book I enjoyed was
Let the Great World Spin
by Colum McCann. He wove one event, Philippe Petit's tightrope walk in NYC, throughout the book and into the characters lives that were wowed as they watched this feat. They were colorful, and down on their luck, with incredible influence over each other, although many of them never meet in the book. I am currently listening to Apeirogen, also by McCann. Although completely different in theme, Philippe Petit again appears on foot, high in the sky. I am enjoying McCann's Irish brogue on this audio version.
Gwen: I am currently reading
We Ride Upon Sticks
by Quan Barry. This book is a very funny and witty story about a Danvers MA girl's field hockey team in the late 1980's. It weaves in the narrative of the Salem Witch Trials by which the girls utilize the "witchcraft" of their ancestors to enhance their team spirit and success on the field. Barry's use of the landmarks of the area during this time frame and the teenager's behavior truly resonate with this native of Andover MA!
Shawna: Another book I have recently read is The
Red Lotus
by Chris Bohjalian. It tackles a pandemic spread through rats that have survived Agent Orange in the Vietnam War and are immune to antibiotics. I felt the book had a slow start but built as the characters began to evolve and the rats take center stage. Bohjalian has written many books and this is one to add to your list, but perhaps with the pandemic, might be enjoyed at a later date.
Gwen: My current holds list includes:
Death in Her Hands
by Ottessa Moshfegh and
The Vanishing Half
by Brit Bennett. I read
Eileen
by Moshfegh awhile ago and was astonished at the quality of her writing. Despite the disturbing storyline, about a young woman who takes care of her alcoholic father and is employed at a boy's prison, I found it to be compelling and a satisfying read. I also read Brit Bennett's debut novel entitled
The Mothers
, when it was first released and am looking forward to her next, The
Vanishing Half
. Bennett's first novel follows a young couple in a black community that must deal with the consequences of an unintended pregnancy. The
Vanishing Half
is a story about sisterhood, secrets and racial identity. This novel comes at a time when we are all thinking about our part in racial equality...I look forward to this timely perspective from this talented writer.
Happy reading everyone and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Best wishes,
Gwen and Shawna
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STILL LIFE by Louise Penny
~ The Book and The Movie
reviews by Juliette Doherty
Every once in a while someone will return the book Still Life to the library and comment on how good it was. The second in the series, A Fatal Grace, is often then requested. I kept telling myself I would check this series out during the long winter months and see what everyone was talking about. Well, I never did until the recent stay-at-home weeks stretched before me, and it seemed like a good idea.
Still Life is indeed an enjoyable read even if mysteries are not your first choice for leisurely reading. The setting is the little Canadian village of Three Pines that conjures up such a delightfully cozy image I want to visit there. Armand Gamache is the clever and kind inspector that leads us through the story filled with clues and twists. There is a murder, for certain, but we also read about love and friendship and small town life. The story allowed me into the thoughts of such quirky and interesting characters, I wish I could know them in person. The bistro scenes made me crave a warm croissant and cafe' au lait, not to mention the licorice pipes, which are just what they are named... pipes made from licorice! How have I never heard of these?
As one reads along, the faces of the characters come to mind, and I was curious to see how the movie
Still Life
(based on Penny's novel) would compare. I located the movie through the RPL website on Hoopla, a first time experience for me. I got cozy with my laptop, afghan and cup of tea, and watched from start to finish. Having just read the novel I knew what was going to happen, but I enjoyed the advantage of knowing the characters' deepest thoughts.
Inspector Gamache was different from what I envisioned. In my mind's eye he was a tad older, shorter and wider, possibly with a mustache. The movie cast was excellent in general, however, and I was delighted to find the character of Ruth exactly as I pictured her. There is some lovely Canadian fall scenery to enjoy. I was a little disappointed there was only one bistro scene and it did not involve food, a most enjoyable part of the novel for me. Not a licorice pipe in site.
All in all, it's not a bad way to spend some time on a rainy day ... read a good mystery, watch a good mystery. Still Life is the first in the Inspector Gamache series, now reaching number sixteen published this year. I'm happy to know the Three Pines family lives on.
Most titles are available through the RPL website on Libby and Hoopla along with print copies upon request.
I'm hooked. It's on to book number two for me, A Fatal Grace. Happy reading!
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Great Stone Face Reviews
By Brenda Nolette
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Thursday, July 23rd
Toddler and Preschooler Story Time
Story time features interactive songs, books, rhymes, and movement and ends in a fun craft!
It's baseball season at the library! We'll read a fun version of Abbott & Costello's,
Who's On First? and make our own sports pennant!
You'll need a wooden chop stick, paper, cloth or felt, stickers and markers.
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We're excited to share Summer Reading news with you!
We will be using Beanstack for our 2020 Summer Reading Program. Beanstack is an online platform that allows you to track your reading progress, log activities, earn e-badges, and earn entries into our grand prize drawings of two Kindle Fires! There will be TWO winners!
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We hope you enjoyed this week's special edition Booster! We welcome your feedback and suggestions for future issues. Please be well, and continue to take care of yourselves and others until our paths cross again next week.
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