@ the Westfield Washington Public Library

A publication of Friends of the Westfield Library

Volume 8, Issue 6

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2011

Westfield
Washington It’s time once again for the Summer Reading Program at the Westfield
Public Library Washington Public Library, and the staff is busy planning lots of programs. The
Board of Trustees: reading program officially begins June 6 and continues until August 13. Advance
sign up begins on Monday, May 30, at our Web site www.wwpl.lib.in.us, or you
Mike Thomas, may sign up at the library beginning Monday, June 6. Of course, there will be
some terrific prizes to work toward by reading or listening, including prizes
President
donated from around the Westfield business community. And while you’re at the
Carolyn Wheeler, Web site, be sure to check out all the opportunities to take a virtual trip to many
Vice President destinations at WWPL!
Paul Catlin,
eading Program Get a prize just for signing up, then one
Adult Summer R
Treasurer
for completing five books and another for
Mic Mead, completing the program with ten books.
Secretary There will be a wide variety of drawing
prizes to win, as well, plus a summer full
Molli Cameron of special programs!
Nedra Hoard
David Weiss
Teen Summer Reading Program
Get a prize just for signing up,
The Library Board then one for completing five
meets on the books and another for completing
second Wednesday of the program with ten books. You
each month at are rewarded with a drawing
ticket for every book read and for
7:00 p.m. attending programs, too!

Children’s Summer Reading Program

Library Hours
Monday-Thursday
10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM-6:00 PM Get a prize just for signing up. Additional prizes are earned at hourly levels for
Saturday each age group, and reading or listening to a story counts!
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Closed Sunday Preschool: (birth -K) Level 1 - 1 hour, Level 2 - 3 hours, Level 3 - 12 hours
School Age: (grade K-4) Level 1 - 2 hours, Level 2 - 8 hours, Level 3 - 18 hours
Xtreme School Age: (grade 4-7) Level 1 - 3 hours, Level 2 - 16 hours, Level 3 -
24 hours
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From the Board of Trustees

The board meeting minutes and 35,955, and of those, 2,017 were and objectives. The director,
packets are posted on the library’s from Hamilton County Reciprocal Sheryl Sollars, provided the board
Web site at www.wwpl.lib.in.us. borrowers. 108 items were with updates on the progress of
circulated by patrons from other the staff on each of the objectives.
May 11, 2011 Evergreen Libraries, and a total of The board continued to brainstorm
Board Meeting 611 items from WWPL were sent new programs and services to
to other Evergreen Libraries. We enhance this service response.
The Library Board passed a issued 169 new library cards, and The library board will continue
resolution to appropriate funds out of those, 19 were issued to reviewing each service response
of the Library Improvement Hamilton County Reciprocal of the plan at their monthly board
Reserve Fund to purchase a new Borrowers. 1,207 items were meetings.
telephone system for the library. checked out using the Self Check
The new telephone system will be station. At the Evergreen Indiana Annual
installed in June after receiving Meeting it was reported that the
final approval from the The Library Board reviewed the Westfield Washington Public
Department of Local Government section of the Library’s Strategic Library now ranks 10th in Indiana
Finance. Plan titled “Education and in providing materials to other
Learning.” They discussed the libraries.
Circulation for April 2011 was progress we’ve made on the goals

Did You Know?

♦ The library recently received a ♦ In 2010, our patrons checked ♦ AARP will offer a driver safety
gift, and we don’t out a total of 153,436 items from class at the library on Wednesday,
know whom to WWPL. Of that, 128,455 items July 27, from 1 until 5 p.m. in the
thank. A letter and were print materials, and 24,981 Sumner Room. The class is
book arrived from items were A/V designed as a refresher for people
author Dr. Michael materials. Using an age 50 and over to keep their
Palmer informing average book price license longer,
us that one of our of $28.09 and an adapt to
“loyal supporters” average DVD price changing roads
had nominated the of $12.00, we (like roundabouts)
library to receive a signed copy of saved our patrons and to keep
his latest thriller, A Heartbeat $3,908,072 in 2010! abreast of new
Away. WWPL was one of 15 driving laws. It
libraries chosen ♦ According to a report from may qualify for a deduction with
from over 100 Evergreen Indiana, the Westfield some car insurance companies
requests. The novel Washington Public Library ranked and will be especially helpful with
follows the events 10th in Indiana in providing all the construction that we are
that occur when a materials to other libraries for about to experience! The cost
terror group 2010. This ranking put us above includes a workbook and all
releases a deadly IUPUI University Library (11th) materials, and is $12 for AARP
virus at the State of and Purdue University (16th)! members and $14 for
the Union Address, non-members. Please register
and the President is forced to with Information/Reference
quarantine the Capitol. Our Services or call them at 317-896-
sincere thanks to the thoughtful 9391.Checks made payable to
patron that nominated WWPL. AARP are due at the beginning of
the class.
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Adult Activities
Book Discussion Groups Learn to navigate the Internet with
These groups are a great way to Genealogy Club basic searching skills, along with
chat with others who have read Join the Westfield an introduction to the library Web
the book, or you can just come Genealogy Club and site and its various resources.
and listen. You are invited even if share ideas, new Previous mouse and keyboard
you haven’t read the book! Web sites and experience is recommended. The
sources about fam- class is offered on Tuesday, June
The Mystery Book ily history, as well as 28, at 6:30 p.m., and again on
Discussion Group, meet some terrific Thursday, June 30, at 3 p.m.
which meets the people. The club
first Wednesday of meets on Saturday, June 4, at Watercolor Painting Class
each month is 10:15 a.m. in the Sumner Room. Talented artist Jan Roland
talking about Beginning and experienced teaches a class in Watercolor
Saving Mattie by genealogists are welcome to Painting and
Phil Dunlap, on become members. Techniques on
Wednesday, June 1, at 1 p.m. Thursday, June
Future discussions are: Euchre Group 16, at 10:15
So you’re a euchre enthusiast a.m. No
July 6: Tilt-a-Whirl looking for three previous art
by Chris Grabenstein other players? experience is
August 3: The Surgeon Then join in the necessary, and the class fee of
by Tess Gerritsen fun when the $12 includes all materials. Come
Euchre Group enjoy expressing your creativity!
The General Group meets at 6 p.m. the second and
reads a wide fourth Wednesday of each month.
variety of genres Come enjoy a relaxing evening of
and meets the third fun with some great people at this Have You Read Our Blog?
Wednesday of free program on June 8 and 22. A better question might be “Do
each month. Half you know what and where it is?”
Broke Horses by Computer Classes
Jeannette Walls There is a free Computer Class at WWPL and Friends is the
will be the topic on the library all library’s very own blog, which is
Wednesday, June 15, at 1 p.m. about Microsoft filled with book reviews, links to
Future discussions are: Excel. Learn to helpful Web sites, author
create information and many other items
July 20: My Name is Mary spreadsheets to of interest.
Sutter help you with
by Robin Oliveira household budgets, tax records Every week there is Featured
August 17: Page from a and projects at work. The class is Fiction Friday , which gives a
Tennessee Journal presented on Thursday, June 16, synopsis of a book from our
by Francine Thomas at 3 p.m., and again on Monday collection, along with a link to our
Howard June 20, at 6:30 p.m. catalog so you can put the book
on hold for pick up at the library.
You’ll be interested in obtaining a Learn to access
copy of one of the books and the vast world of Visit our Web site at
participating in this free program, electronic www.wwpl.lib.in.us, and on the
so please contact Information/ information at a upper left side of the home page
Reference Services at 317-896- free computer class is the link that says “Library
9391. called Welcome to the Internet. Blog.” Check it out!
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Children’s Activities
Baby Love Sign up at the Children's Desk Next Meetings: June 4 & 18
Birth to 18 Months for a 15 minute time slot to read For fans of Heroscape, Risk, and
Thursdays at to a dog who is a very good lis- those games that are more fun to
10:15 a.m. tener. Free play with friends. Bring your
June 16, 23 and 30 games and some friends and
Give your child a head start to ReUse Crafting spread out in the craft room. Free
early literacy with this unique Club
program of rhyme, play and All Ages Lego Freebuild
song. Free First Thursday School Age
of each month at Fridays, 2-4 p.m.
Storytime 4:30 p.m. Next Meetings:
Miss Vicki will read a story, and Next Meeting: June 17 & 24
there will be a craft afterward. June 2 Play around with
Mondays, beginning June 13, Join in the fun and use creative legos and create
times are 10:30 a.m. for Toddlers imagination with items saved from whatever strikes your fancy while
(18 months to 3 1/2 accompanied the landfill. Learn to recycle trash you hang out with other Lego-
by a caregiver) and 1 p.m. for into treasures. lovers. There will be plenty of
Preschoolers Legos and lots of room to work.
(3 1/2 - Kindergarten). Yu-Gi-Oh!/Pokemon Club Free
All Ages
Second Wednesday of every Lego Mindstorms Team
month at 6:30 p.m. Parents’ Meeting
Next Meeting: June 8 The WWPL Lego
Tues- Bring your cards, play robotics team
days, beginning June 14, times the games, trade competes against
are 10:15 a.m. for cards, and have fun! other teams each
Preschoolers and 11:15 a.m. for fall. Learn all
Toddlers. American Girls about this fun and
Club educational program and how
Registration is not required for this All Ages your child can become part of the
free program. Second Thursday team (for ages 9 to 14) on
of every month at Tuesday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m.
School Age Stuff 5:30 p.m. Kids are welcome to attend, too.
Grades K-4 Next Meeting:
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. June 9 Kid’s Marketplace
June 15 This program is about the School Age
collection of dolls based on Wednesday, June 22,
Weird Pets pre-teen girl characters from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
June 22 various periods of American Bring your homemade creations
Jazzy Jewelry history. Dress up as an American and/or old toys and books to sell !
June 29 Girl, bring your doll, play American Homemade craft items, baked
We All Scream Girl games and create some cool goods, whatever, but kids’ items
for Ice Cream crafts. Registration is not required only, and no clothes, please. Have
Free for this free program. cash (and change) to shop, barter,
and trade with other kid vendors.
Paws & Read Strategy Games Club Free
All Ages School Age to
Saturday, Adult. First & Third
June 11, at Saturday of every
10:30 a.m. month at 1 p.m.
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Special Programs for Kids
Little Gardeners
Take part in a growing experience
with Little Gardeners. Kids do more
than just gardening in this fun
summer science program. They
plant, weed and harvest a Shade
Garden here at the library every
Thursday for 11 weeks - June 2 to
August 18. Cost for the program is $88, which may
be pro-rated. Prepayment and registration are
required.
Projects from Around the World
Inspired by our summer reading theme, “One World,
Many Stories,” Projects from
Around the World is presented
every Thursday. The program
begins at 1 p.m. each week for 11
weeks - June 2 to August 18, and
the cost is $8 for each session.
Prepayment and registration are
required.
Chess Camp
Learn more strategies and
ideas with the World's
Greatest Game at the
library’s Chess Camp,
June 15. Aaron Dean’s
Learning Through Games Group teaches chess to
kids age six to 13 in a very child friendly manner.
The program is from 1 to 4 p.m., with a cost of $20, if
paid prior to June 11 (cost goes up to $24).
Pre-payment and registration are required.
Silly Safaris with Amazon Jungle John
Do you want to get really close to
some amazing animals? Would
you like to touch some of your
favorites? Join us on Friday, June
10, for Silly Safaris with Amazon
Jungle John. There are two big
shows: 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.,
and the program is free.
June 2011
The Art of Paper: Painting with Scissors
Henri Matisse constructed colorful
worlds using only scissors and paper.
How did he do it? Find out with “The
Art of Paper: Painting with Scissors.”
Create a paper world of your own and
learn about the multi-cultural art of
paper cutting. The program is Friday,
June 17, at 10:30 a.m., and you
MUST have good cutting skills to sign
up for this program. Please bring a pair of precision
scissors, if you can. This program is free, but please
register.
Father’s Day “Make It and Take It”
Father’s Day “Make It and Take
It” is from 10:30 a.m. until 4
p.m. on Saturday, June 18.
Kids ages three and up can
drop in and make a special gift
just for dad or anybody else
they choose. The cost is $1 per
item, and children will leave with wrapped, ready-to-
give gifts. No registration is required .
Superhero Day
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird!
It’s a plane! No, it’s Superhero
Day at the library! On Tuesday,
June 21, from 2 to 4 p.m., meet
some of your favorite
superheroes. Bring your
camera! Get autographs! Come
dressed as a
superhero. There will be games, crafts and other
activities, too, plus it’s all free!
Fourth of July Party
Come to the library on Thursday,
June 30, for a Fourth of July
Party. Celebrate the birth of our
nation with games, crafts, and
lots of fun. The free program
begins at 5 p.m., so don’t miss the excitement!
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Special Programs for Adults

Dr. Mark Jones of Jones Take a virtual trip to many
Chiropractic and Maximum Health destinations with Summer Movie ASL CLASS
is in the Craft Time in the Story Pit. On Friday,
Room on June 10, at 2:30 p.m., is a at WWPL
Tuesday, showing of the classic Roman
June 7, and Holiday (© Paramount Pictures, The library is offering a three week
Friday, June Not Rated), course of Beginning American
10. Sign Language (ASL). The class
meets on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30
p.m. beginning June 13.

The course is
Dr. Jones is offering free intended for
computerized spinal stress scans students
to help you visualize spinal having little or
misalignments that can affect no prior ASL
your overall health. experience
and includes
one-on-one
dialogues,
group
activities, basic sign vocabulary,
and ASL syntax and grammar.
starring Gregory Peck and Audrey
Hepburn in her Oscar-winning
American film debut.

There are also free chair

massages by massage therapist
Jennifer James of Beauty Brands.
Stop by the library either day from Free tickets will be available at the
10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. for some Information Desk beginning one
feel-good time just for you! week in advance. You need a The cost will be determined by the
ticket to attend, and space is number of students enrolled.
limited, so get your ticket early! Please register by contacting
Information/Reference Services at
317-896-9391.

Questions?
Ask a Librarian
librarian@wwpl.lib.in.us
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Audio/Visual
Dreaming of a Disney vacation or secrets, stories, and magic behind bustling lights in foreign cities, and
a trip to Europe? Whether you are the scenes with our Disney Parks experience the people’s joys and
planning ahead or taking a series of DVDs. sorrows.
“stay-cation” on the couch, these
videos will transport you to Visions NEW DVDs
wonderful and even weird travel The series Visions Dilemma
destinations. takes you on an Gnomeo & Juliet
aerial journey over
Green Hornet
Weird U.S. places you could
Join two friends only dream of I Am Number 4
named Mark on going. Israel takes No Strings Attached
their journey to you over the
find the ancient cities described in the
NEW BOOKS ON CD
unexplained Bible. England flies over the sights
and really of a legendary land. Ireland shows Union Quilters
strange places of our nation. In you the lush landscape and rocky by Jennifer Chiaverini
this three volume set, they explore shores of that green country.
retirement communities for Wales introduces you to the Crunch Time
sideshow performers, a town castles that conquerors left by Diane Mott
where everybody talks to the behind. Come and check them Davidson
dead, and more real tales of the out!
bizarre. 10th Anniversary
Discovery Atlas by James Patterson
Disney Parks Have you ever wondered how
The famous ride people live in other countries? A Tramp Abroad
may say “It’s a Discovery Atlas shows you not by Mark Twain
small world,” but only the landscape of the country,
the world of but it allows you to witness the Bel-Air Dead
Disney theme parks, resorts, and lives of its people, as well. Travel by Stuart Woods
cruises is quite large. Discover the into the bush country, watch the

For Teens Only

Teens Only Movie imagination beginning at 3 p.m. Teen Summer Reading PrIZES!
Join the summer fun Age 13 and up only, please.
with Teens Only The rain date is June 30. Think you can read
Movie Night at the 10 books between
library on Tuesday, June 6 and August
June 14, at 6 p.m. 13? When you do,
The scheduled you can choose a
movie is 9 (© Focus free book and a gift card from
Features PG-13), McDonalds, Dairy Queen, Best
and snacks are available. You Buy, Barnes & Noble, Hot Topic,
must be at least 13 to attend. Delia’s, Claire’s, Starbucks,
Guybrarian Will’s Blogspot Walmart or Target. There are also
You ART Here Your very own YA drawing prizes including $50 gift
Boldly express Librarian Will has a cards from Barnes & Noble and
yourself at blog where he reviews Best Buy, movie tickets and an
“You ART Here: Young Adult books. It's Indianapolis Colts prize package.
Sidewalk Chalk” called, "You Know You Enter the reading program by
on Tuesday, June Wanna Read It..." You can find it June 19, and you’re automatically
28. Fill the sidewalk with at: www.wwpl.lib.in.us/teens.htm entered to win Verizon Wireless
colorful visions from your Music Center concert tickets!
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Phone: 317-896-9391
FAX: 317-896-3702
www.wwpl.lib.in.us
June 2011
Westfield Washington Public Library
333 W. Hoover Street
Westfield, IN 46074

Sheryl Sollars,
Director
Sandy Rowland,
Assistant Director

The Westfield Washington

Public Library will strive, in
partnership with
organizations, to
provide quality services,
materials and facilities that
fulfill the educational,
informational,
technological, cultural and
recreational needs of the
entire community.

Friends of the Westfield Library

Friends Board: Membership is open to any
individual, family, or
Virginia Fiscus, President The organization. Memberships are
valid for one year from the date of
Jeanette Wachtel, Treasurer
purchase.
Marie Albertson, Secretary Friends Need You!
Donate your time by serving as a Annual Dues:
cashier at a book sale!

2011 Book Sales • Staff $5

We are • Individual $10
look- ing • Family $15
June 4-11 for vol- • Contributing $25
(Includes more than 1,000 • Sustaining $50
VHS Tapes) unteers to give as little as one • Lifetime $100 This one time
hour (or as many hours as you payment includes an engraved
August 6-13 can spare) of their time. You can name plaque on display in the
pass the time reading or just peo- library.
October 8-15 ple watching.
If you can find some time to Membership forms are available at
December 3-10 support an excellent cause, the library’s Circulation Desk.
(Annual Nearly New Sale) please call the library at
317-896-9391 and ask for Sandy.
How do I become a member?