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Connections
The official newsletter connecting you to your Library
November 2015

What's NEW at the MFL
November 1 ~ December 12
FOOD FOR FINES
Bring in a non-perishable food item and take $1.00 off your library fines, up to $5.00 per transaction.  This does not include lost or damaged fines.
Donations support Monson's Open Pantry.
The Library will be CLOSED November 11 to honor our Veterans and we will be closed on November 26 to celebrate Thanksgiving.  
Don't forget, we have lots of recipe and mixology books to help create a memorable Thanksgiving!
Support the Friends of the Monson Free Library!
Next Meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6pm.  
We are always looking for new members to help with bake sales, fundraisers and programs.  Did you know your Friends purchase the museum passes? Movie license? Kid's and adult's programs?  Come to a meeting and bring a friend!

Next Bake Sale is Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 2-6pm. 

Don't forget to visit the Friends booth in Memorial Hall during the Holiday Crafts Fair, November 28 & 29th.
Hand-knit items, Library merchandise and of course, their famous Raffle!
 "EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY @ THE MFL"
Register for a one-on-one session on how to use email on your laptop, tablet, e-reader or phone.  All you need is a library card, an email address, and your device.  If you do not have a device we  have some available for demonstration. 
If you have questions about Overdrive or other on-line resources Tegan can answer those questions too!
Tuesdays, 11-1 and Thursdays 5-7.  Sessions run approx 1/2 hour.
Sign up at the Circulation Desk, email Tegan at
tmannino@cwmars.org, or call the library at 413-267-3866.

Introducing UNIVERSAL CLASS

 500 courses for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning!!   What do you want to know more about?  History, Science, Real Estate,    Law, Art, Cooking, Business, Teaching...or something else?  CEU's    available for some courses.  All you need is a library card!

Click
here to get started or visit our homepage at www.monsonlibrary.com

Adult Programs

NOVEMBER

Explore TechnologyTuesdays 11-1, Thursdays 5-7
This month we’ll be focusing on email, but don’t let that stop you from asking other questions.  If you need an email address, it’s a great time to get help creating one.  Sign-up at the Circulation Desk or email Tegan.
 

Experience Meditation in Many Forms, September 15 – November 10, 7:05-7:50 PM (arrival at 6:55 PM)
Available for Beginner to Advanced.  This Meditation experience is offered as a free will donation with the intention of making it accessible to everyone.  Please offer what authentically honors you each evening you attend.
 

**NEW**  NOVEMBER 10, Tuesday Morning Book Chat,  10:30 AM
First meeting!  What are you interested in?  Come take part!  Light refreshments and great discussion
 

Appetite for Art discussion group, Wednesday, November 18, 12-1:00 PM
Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy exploring a different artist or style of art and learning how to look at and talk about art.  No experience necessary.  This month we’ll be discussing Abstract Expressionism and the works of Richard Diebenkorn and Mark Rothko, books are available at the library.  Come ready to discuss!
 

Book Group, Thurday, November 19, 6:00 PM
Join us each month as we take a journey to “A Land Far Away.”  We’ll be reading A Spear of Summer Grass by Deanna Raybourn this month, copies available for pickup at the Library!
 

Friends of the Monson Free Library Bake Sale! Tuesday, November 24, 2:00-6:00 PM
Amazing home baked treats and supporting the library, what’s not to love?  The Friends of the Monson Free Library are running a monthly bake sale at the Library!
 

Scrabble Night, Tuesday, November 24,  6:00 PM
Join us on the 4th Tuesday of every month for a friendly game of Scrabble.
 

Monson Craft Fair, November 28 & 29
The Friends of the Monson Free Library will be at the Monson Craft Fair, stop by, say hi, and see what’s on display!

      Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 5,  from 1:00-2:30 pm at the MFL!

Reading and Book-signing with Jay Atkinson, author of Massacre on the Merrimack.
About the author:
Jay Atkinson, called “the bard of New England toughness” by Men’s Health magazine, is the author of eight books.  Legends of Winter Hill spent seven weeks on the Boston Globe hardcover bestseller list. He has written for the New York Times, Boston Globe, Newsday and Men’s Health, among other publications. Atkinson teaches writing at Boston University and has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize three times. He grew up hearing Hannah Duston's story in his hometown of Methuen, Massachusetts, which was part of Haverhill until 1726.  Visit Jay at http://jayatkinson.com/

Thanks to the friends of the MFL, the Friends of the Wilbraham Public Library and the Palmer Public Library for jointly supporting this program.
R.E.A.D.
Reading Education Assistance Dogs


This program improves children's reading and communication skills by having them read to a dog.  R.E.A.D. dogs are registered therapy animals that have been trained and tested for health, safety, appropriate skills and temperament. When a R.E.A.D. dog is listening, a child's reluctance to read is transformed into eager anticipation and learning occurs.

 Join us and our newest volunteer, Ben, every other Wednesday from 4:30-5:30pm.  Sessions are 20 minutes. For children entering grades k-3. Registration is required.  Call the library at 267-3866.  
Call TODAY to reserve your spot with Ben...he's getting very popular!!

Tween and Teen Programs

Stacks and Snack Book Club, November 10, 3:30-4:30
Snacks & book chat!  Join us as we discuss Zero Tolerance by Claudia Mills.  Grades 5-7, New members welcome.  For December we’ll be reading Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin.
 

Teen Advisory Board, November 17, 4:00
Your Library, your voice, grades 7-12, all welcome.  Do you have ideas for programs or books you would like to see at the Library?  Now is your chance!  Join us, there will be snacks.  Questions? Contact Sandy.


ALA's International Games Day @ Your Library, November 21, 10:00 AM-1:45 PM
Drop-In Games, all ages, all day

Children's Programs

 Pre-School STORY TIME 

Every WEDNESDAY at 10:30 am. 
 
 Bounce & Rhyme Baby Time
Every FRIDAY at 10:30 am.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

READ with Ben, November 4 & 18, 4:30-5:30
Ben the Poodle loves it when kids read to him!  Sign up to read your favorite book to Ben.Reading Education Assistance Dogs is part of the Intermountain Therapy Dog Program.  Ben the Poodle and Nancy Kida generously donatetheirtime for this special program!  Grades K-3, Registration required.\

Wonder ClubNovember 19, 6 PM
I SPY Night!  Stories, crafts, fun!  For children grades K-4, siblings always welcome.
 

ALA’s International Games Day @your Library!, November 21,               10:00 AM-1:45 PM
Drop-In Games, all ages, all day

 Don't forget our other services:

 
-Museum Passes.  Click HERE for the complete list..
 
-"Library at Your Door" Monthly homebound delivery service for those who can not get to the library.  Call the library for more information.
 
-Books for Sale....lots of bargains!
 
-Fax, Copy, Wifi, and Printing available.

- Notary Public on staff.
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* NEW July 1st!*
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Sun          Closed
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