July/August 2010
UPCOMING PROGRAMS - Please call 860-434-2272 to register for any of the programs below unless specified otherwise.
Make A Splash! Read! – Summer Reading Program – July 6 and 20, and August 3 at 7:00 P.M.
The summer reading program continues with 3 programs led by Kristen Thornton.
July 6 – Sea Creature 3D Painting
July 20 – Textured Watercolor Collage
August 3 – Seashell Treasure Boxes & Animals.
Children may attend any or all programs. The reading lists for the different grade levels can be downloaded or printed from the Regional Disrict18 web site http://www.region18.org/. You may also access the site from the library web page by clicking on the Regional District 18 link from the menu on the left.
ADULT/FAMILY PROGRAMS
Library Book Club
The Library Book Club is on hiatus for the summer. When the group
meets again in September, it will discuss the 2010 One Book One Region title
A Pearl in the Storm by Tori Murden McClure. Information about the book and
the author is available at
http://onebookoneregion.org. The Library has multiple copies of the title
on order.
Haiti: Heartbreak and
Hope presented by Kyn Tolson – Thursday, August 5 7:00
Months have passed since the catastrophic
earthquake shook Haiti, killing more than 230,000, maiming hundreds of thousands
of others, and leaving millions homeless. While the emergency response from
around the world was in itself phenomenal, the real recovery and reconstruction
efforts have yet to begin. Tent camps—both massive and small—cover the capital
city of Port-au-Prince. Public buildings, schools, stores, and churches still
lie in heaps of rubble. And towns and cities
throughout the country struggle to absorb a flood of refugees. The rainy season
and imminent hurricane season pose ominous threats.
Even before Jan. 12th , Haiti had little—if nothing—in the way of public health, public welfare, public education, public transportation. Today, Haiti aims to rebuild itself as it has never been. Kyn Tolson, the development director of Haitian Ministries, will give a presentation about the devastation in Haiti and efforts of Haitian Ministries to help rebuild lives and futures. She has been to Haiti three times since the earthquake as part of emergency relief efforts.
Haitian Ministries, which has worked in Port-au-Prince for a quarter of a century, never imagined celebrating this milestone anniversary year by delivering emergency aid to thousands of desperate people. In the last six months, the agency has given assistance and hundreds of thousands of dollars to the children and families in programs and communities that have been its partners for many years. Haitian Ministries for the Diocese of Norwich is also known as Partners for Haiti. It is an independent non-profit that does not discriminate in any way in its work in Haiti nor in its hiring practices. It seeks to help those in need, regardless of faith or affiliations. Please call to register.
READING GROUP
Reading Group does not meet in July and August. Regular meetings will resume in September.
LIBRARY NEWS
Rag and Bone
by James R. Benn – Book Launch Party – Friday, August 27 at 7:00 P.M.
Join us to celebrate the publication of the fifth book in the
Billy Boyle World War II Mystery series by Lyme author Jim Benn. Rag and
Bone finds Billy in London investigating the death of a Soviet official that
might be revenge for the Katyn Forest massacre. When Billy’s friend Kaz is named
the prime suspect by Scotland Yard, Billy risks his life to solve the crime and
clear his friend’s name. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the
publication of the latest book in the Billy Boyle series that is becoming
more popular with every new title
Jim will make a brief presentation, sign books, and there will be delicious refreshments. Copies of Rag and Bone will be available for purchase at the event. The Library also has signed copies of Billy Boyle, The First Wave, and Evil for Evil available for sale now as well as copies available for loan if you are new to the series and want to catch up, or you just want to refresh your memory. Go to www.jamesrbenn.com for more information about any of the Billy Boyle novels and news about Rag and Bone. This is a great opportunity to get signed copies for you or to give as birthday and holiday gifts!
Coffee Break at the
Library|
Need a break from studying, research, or endless errands? Now you
can purchase coffee, tea, and hot chocolate at the library from our new Keurig
machine. The price is $1.25 per cup, and you can choose from Columbian,
Cappuccino, decaf, hot chocolate and a variety of teas. You may relax with your
beverage at a table or in an easy chair. However, beverages are not allowed
near the computers.
Book sale
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make our sale a success again
this year. We couldn’t have done it without their help. We were fortunate to
have beautiful weather, and it was fun to catch up with patrons and neighbors
who came to stock up on reading material.
The Library accepts donations year round for the sale. Whenever you get around to cleaning out your bookshelves, you can bring them to the library if you wish to donate them to our sale.
Library Policies –
Museum passes
Due to the popularity of some of our museum passes, the library has
instituted a new policy. Patrons may reserve each library pass in advance once
per month. After that, they may stop in or call the library on the day they
wish to use the pass, and if it is available, they may check it out. The
Library currently has the following passes available for loan: Mystic Aquarium
and Institute for Exploration, Florence Griswold Museum, No Child Left Inside CT
State Park Pass, CT Old State House Pass, New Britain Museum of American Art,
and the Wadsworth Atheneum.
PATRON’S CHOICE
Patrons have recommended these titles that they have checked out of the Lyme Public Library:
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. – A Chinese-American who has recently lost his wife recalls his past and his forbidden friendship with a Japanese girl just as the US begins sending Japanese-Americans to the internment camps.
Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok – A coming of age story about an 11 year-old girl, Ah-Kim Chang (Americanized to Kimberly,) who moves to Brooklyn from Hong Kong with her mother after her father dies. While she and her mother live in poverty, she excels academically and mingles with the elite. The book tells in her unique voice of her struggle to bridge two worlds and cultures.
Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakespeare by James Shapiro – Shapiro delves in to the mystery of why so many people doubt Shakespeare’s authorship, why it matters, and examines the evidence on both sides.
The Last Hero: a Life of Henry Aaron by Howard Bryant and Willie Mays: the Life, the Legend by James S. Hirsch – 2 new biographies about two of the greatest players in Major League Baseball.
Top Ten New Mysteries/Thrillers for Summer Beach Reading in the Library Collection (in alphabetical order by author)
10. Deliver Us from Evil – David Baldacci
9. 61 Hours – Lee Child
8. The Lion – Nelson DeMille
7. Sizzling Sixteen – Janet Evanovich
6. This Body of Death – Elizabeth George
5. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest – Stieg Larsson
4. The Double Comfort Safari Club – Alexander McCall Smith
3. Still Midnight – Denise Mina
2. The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard
1. Innocent – Scott Turow
Attention
Library Lovers: If you have an idea for a top ten list related to the
Lyme Library, libraries in general, books, reading, or Emma the cat we invite you to submit a list to be considered for
publication in future newsletters. The list
can be humorous or serious. Be sure to include
your name (and age if under 18). The library
reserves the right to edit for space, accuracy and clarity.
Send your submissions to Theresa Conley, Lyme Public Library,
July 6 Summer Reading 7:00
July 20 Summer Reading 7:00
July 28 Library Board 4:00
Aug. 3 Summer Reading 7:00
Aug. 5 Haiti 7:00
Aug. 27 Rag and Bone Book Launch Party 7:00
LYME PUBLIC LIBRARY, 482
Hamburg Road, Lyme 860-434-2272
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