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Memorial Library
of Nazareth
& Vicinity
November 2018
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A Letter from the Director...
I am sure you would agree with me when I say that the Nazareth Library is beautiful. The exterior radiates historical charm and the interior is warm and welcoming. A large part of my role as Director is to ensure this community gem is well cared for and preserved.
As you visit the library over the next few months, you will notice a couple building projects underway. First, painting will begin on the front exterior porches and the library's original front entrance. Funding for this project is possible through a matching grant by the Nazareth Economic Development Committee. Second, there will be repairs made to the library's slate roof. Currently there are broken slates, small holes, and damaged snow catchers. It is important that these repairs are complete before the winter months set in to prevent additional damage. Funding for this project is made possible by the proceeds of the Library's November Lottery Calendar sales.
Melody Beattie once said, "Gratitude turns what you have into enough and more." Beattie's words resonate with me as we begin these projects, especially during the month of November as we prepare for Thanksgiving. On behalf of the Library Staff and Library Board, we are grateful for the support of the community and the philanthropic organizations who are assisting us to reach our goal to provide a beautiful well-maintained building that we are all proud to visit and call our own.
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In closing, I want to share a photo of the library building from 1940, decorated for the Bicentennial Celebration in all its grandeur. "Gratitude turns what you have into enough and more." I am certainly grateful for the library we have and I will continue to dedicate my time and efforts into making it more than a library, but a place for all of us to be proud of and a place where we come together to connect with one another.
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Have a blessed Thanksgiving --
See you at the library!
Holly Bennett
Library Director, Information Conductor, and Community Ambassador
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Harry Adams,
WWII Veteran &
Library Board Member
A resident of Nazareth Borough, Harry is a proud Veteran (he was a guest speaker at our 2016 Veteran's program) and serves on the Library Board. We are honored and humbled by his service to our country and to the library that he loves so dearly.
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Harry enjoys reading non-fiction (especially historical and military books), and highly recommends Tom Brokaw's book, The Greatest Generation. He frequents the library, and believes that the library staff is our most valuable resource, and that our greatest services are those aimed at early literacy and teaching life skills to seniors. He encourages everyone to stop by the library because there truly is something for everyone!
In Harry's spare time, he used to be an avid skier, but stopped that activity just a few years ago; now he enjoys spending time with his family, rooting for Penn State, and cooking for his entire family on every game day!
Some of you might recognize Harry from the Nazareth Halloween Parade just a few weeks ago, he is a celebrated WWII veteran, and we encourage you to thank him for his service when you will undoubtedly see him around town and, of course, at the library!
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The Library will
close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 21st, and be
closed all day on Thursday, November 22nd for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Regular hours will resume Friday, November 23rd.
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Friends of the Library Meeting:
Mark Your Calendar!
Tuesday, November 6th
~ 6:30pm
The Friends is a group of community members who raise money to provide programs and purchase items for the library collection which surpass the library's annual budget. Without the Friends, many of the annual events that you and your children participate in would not be offered.
Join this volunteer group to learn how
you can help make a difference!
For more information, click here.
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UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS
for ALL AGES
All events are held at the library, unless otherwise noted.
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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
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November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd ~ Library Basement
Visit the book sale to find out the daily specials!
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NCC Success Express!
November 5th & 19th
December 3rd & 17th
11:00am - 12:30pm
Northampton Community College's Success Express is going to start making scheduled stops at the library this month! This innovative RV is e
quipped with computers and internet access, and gives prospective students the ability to fill out applications, get career info and apply for financial aid.
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Check THIS Out and SAVE at the Crayola Experience!
Discover the magic of color at Crayola Experience, Crayola's premier, one-of-a-kind family attraction! Dozens of hands-on, creative activities and a full day of fun awaits families! Bigger, brighter and bolder than ever, the colorful adventures of Crayola Experience help kids and adults alike explore art and technology, express their creativity and experience color in a whole new way. Plan your visit today using this promotional code exclusively for our Library patrons!
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UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS
for ADULTS
All events are held at the library, unless otherwise noted.
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Need Help with Technology?
"Tech Tuesdays" is Your Answer!
Joe McMaster will be having
Tech Tuesdays every Tuesday night from 5:00-7:00pm.
These sessions will be held in
half hour blocks where patrons can schedule 1:1 time with Joe for assistance with any area of technology (e.g., Ipad, tablet, Google Suite, Microsoft suite, etc.).
Register at the main circulation desk in person, or by phone, for a time slot that
best fits your schedule!
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Neill Hartley as Woodrow Wilson
Thursday, November 8 ~ 6:30-7:30pm
Neill Hartley is president Woodrow Wilson in this exciting one-man show set in the turbulent days leading up to World War I. A world filled with international intrigue, deadly U-Boat attacks and secret diplomatic communiqués that would slowly draw America into war.
Registration is required, sign up at the main circulation desk today!
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Mindfulness Workshop:
Moms Night Out!
Thursday, November 15th ~ 6:00-7:30pm
at Lower Nazareth Library
Mindfulness is about learning to direct your attention to your experience as it unfolds, moment by moment, with open-minded curiosity and acceptance.
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Led by college professor, Wendy Barron,
you will learn how to start taking care of yourself through practicing and modeling mindful techniques.
Please note that this event will be located at the Lower Nazareth Municipal Building, 340 Butztown Road (this is there the Lower Nazareth library is located).
Space is limited to 15 and registration is open, sign up at the main circulation desk today!
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Holiday Basket Raffle:
Items Needed!
We are looking for new or collectible items and gift certificates to include in the annual
Nazareth Library Holiday Basket Raffle!
All donations need to be delivered to the library
by Friday, November 16.
All donor's business names will appear on our social media outlets. Donations are tax deductible. Please email
sellis@nazarethlibrary.org for more information.
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
for ADULTS
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All groups welcome new members, and meetings take place in the
Library living room, unless otherwise noted.
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Nazzies
Book Club*
Fri., Nov. 2
10:30am
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Nazareth
Book Club
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Nazareth
Book Club
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The Kitchen House
by Kathleen Grissom
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Manhattan Beach
by Jennifer Egan
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32 Yolks
by Eric Ripert |
*The first 10 people to register for Nazzies Book Club receive a free copy of the book
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(This is a PA Forward Initiative promoting Basic Literacy)
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UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS
for CHILDREN and TEENS
All events are held at the library, unless otherwise noted.
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November 10th & December 1st ~ 12:30-3:30pm
Hang out and have fun with your friends on these Saturdays -- board games, snacks, and drinks provided! (Must be a high school teen to participate.)
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Mindfulness Workshop:
for Children (Grades K-3)
and Parents!
Tuesday, December 6th ~ 6:00-7:00pm
at Lower Nazareth Library
Mindfulness is about learning to direct your attention to your experience as it unfolds, moment by moment, with open-minded curiosity and acceptance.
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Led by college professor, Wendy Barron,
you will learn how to work with your children and helping them find mindfulness. This workshop is building positive momentum in the Nazareth Area School District, ask your children about it!
Please note that this event will be located at the Lower Nazareth Municipal Building, 340 Butztown Road (this is there the Lower Nazareth library is located).
Space is limited to 8 children (each child must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
). Registration for this event opens November 19th in the Children's Department.
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UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS
for BABIES and PRESCHOOLERS
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Join Us on Monday, November 12th
at Tuskes Community Park for
Outside Storytime from 9:30-10:00am!
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Evening Story Time!
Wednesday, Nov. 14th ~
6:30pm
What a great way to unwind! Pajamas optional, this monthly story time is a must for our youngest patrons! No registration is required for this drop-in event.
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Story Times,
Shake & Boogie,
WEE Build!
Join us for story times at the library (morning, afternoon, and evening -- including Thursday mornings offsite in Lower Nazareth!), Shake & Boogie (at both the library and offsite in Bushkill Township), and Wee Build! We have multiple programs for babies and toddlers!
Click
here for a complete schedule!
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These programs are part of a PA Forward Initiative promoting Basic Literacy.
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Do you own a small business and are looking for a new way to advertise it?
Sponsoring this newsletter could be your answer!
Whether you work from home or a brick and mortar storefront,
small businesses are key to our community!
This newsletter reaches
over 5,600 subscribers in the Nazareth community and beyond;
if this opportunity interests you, please email sellis@nazarethlibrary.org for more information!
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Thank You for Your Support of Our
2018 Touch a Truck !
The drizzly day did not deter the hundreds of families who came out to Tuskes Fields for our 9th Annual Touch a Truck!
Our goal for Touch a Truck 2018 was to raise $10,000 to improve technolo
gy offerings and improve
spacial
use of the building by introducing new shelving and relaxing community areas. Thanks to our attendees and the following sponsors and donors, we were able to exceed that goal by raising $10,386 -- Thank You!
AAA Northampton County ~ C.F. Martin & Co ~ Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home ~ Beatty Contractors and Wreckers, LTD ~ Donald L. Keeney General Contractors ~ East Lawn Supply Co. ~ Farmers Insurance ~ Fogel's Fuel Service, LLC ~ Forever Friends Child Care, LLC ~ Frank Casilio & Sons ~ Galen and Sara Kise ~ Gary Asteak, Attorney At Law ~ Kids-Co-Op ~ Kitchen Magic ~ Koch 33 Auto ~ Lehigh Valley Health Network ~ Nazareth Dental Associates ~ Northampton Area Community College ~ Penn Quaker Site Contractors ~ Raymond Orwig Property Management ~ Sheetz ~ Susan Jarvis, CPA ~ Vigilance Hose Co 1 ~ West Truckers Franchise
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Thank You for Your Generous
Donations...
Alice Yeakel, IMO Bruce Applegate
Jack, JoAnn, & Skip Hommer, IMO Agnes Herster
Larry Stoudt, IMO Theresa Stoudt
V & J Menges, IMO Florence Schultz
It is truly thanks to patrons like you that we can continue to offer programming, resources, technology, and events at no cost to our community.
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A gift to your library is a gift to yourself.
Over the years, patrons and friends of the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity have made contributions in a variety of ways. They have taken advantage of the opportunity to reduce the cost of gifts through tax savings, while at the same time maintaining or increasing their value to the library. Memorial and other special gifts are a meaningful way of paying tribute or recognizing a special achievement. Contributions to the Library are tax deductible.
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Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity
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