@ the Westfield Washington Public Library

A publication of Friends of the Westfield Library

Volume 8, Issue 11

You Could Win This 46 TV!

Westfield Washington Public Library Board of Trustees: Mike Thomas, President Carolyn Wheeler, Vice President Paul Catlin, Treasurer Mic Mead, Secretary Ken Christiansen Nancy Knochel David Weiss From now through November 19, the Friends of the Westfield Library is holding a raffle for this 46 Toshiba LED HDTV. The retail value is $1,100. Enjoy big screen LED entertainment plus the best of the web with this TV that offers not just impressive sound and picture quality, but home theater flexibility and stand-out styling with the new ultrathin Blade design with chrome trim. It also has built-in Wi-Fi and NetTV with Yahoo Widgets!

$5 / Ticket or 5 for $20 Drawing 11 / 21

Tickets are available at the Circulation Desk, and the drawing will be just in time to make this an extra special holiday season!

Extreme Couponing for the Real World

Briana Carter, also know as Bargain Briana, will share her costcutting expertise at the library on Tuesday, November 1, at 6:30 p.m. A frequent contributor to WTHR-13s Your Money, Brianas The Library Board goal is to teach others to save money while shopping by utilizing effective coupon methods. Please register for this free program meets on the by contacting Information/Reference Services at 317-896-9391. second Wednesday of For struggling families or families who just want to save more each month at while shopping, Bargain Briana can help stretch your budget. 7:00 p.m.

AARP Driver Safety Class

Library Hours Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Closed Sunday AARP is offering a driver safety class at the library on Thursday, November 3 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., in the Sumner Room. The class is designed as a refresher for people age 55+ to keep their license longer, adapt to changing roads (like roundabouts) and to keep abreast of new driving laws. It may even qualify for a deduction with some car insurance companies and will be especially helpful with all the construction we are experiencing! The cost includes a workbook and all materials and is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. All veterans may attend free of charge. Please register with Information/Reference Services at 317-896-9391. Checks made payable to AARP are due at the beginning of the class.

The library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 and remain closed on Thursday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.

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From the Board of Trustees

The board meeting minutes and and tax impact for 4 different packets are posted on the librarys options. Two dealt with renovating website at www.wwpl.lib.in.us. the current facility and different payment options. The other two October 12, 2011 dealt with renovation and Board Meeting expansion with different payment options. The way the options were Circulation for September 2011 set up, there would be no was 36,594, and of those significant impact on taxpayers, as circulations 1,591 were from the new bond would become Hamilton County Reciprocal effective as the librarys current borrowers. 91 items were bonds are paid off. A circulated by patrons from other representative from Ice Miller, Evergreen Libraries, and a total of (bond counsel) will make a 711 items from WWPL were sent presentation to the board at the to other Evergreen Libraries. We November meeting to discuss the issued 269 new library cards of legal financing process of a which 28 were issued to Hamilton potential project. County Reciprocal Borrowers. 1,696 items were checked out A financial analysis of the 2011 using the Self Check station. budget and expected revenues and expenditures for the Ryan Fetters of H.J. Umbaugh & remainder of 2011 was explained. Associates presented a summary Due to the shortfall of expected of preliminary financing options revenues, we have halted ordering of most new materials. The library board has agreed to advertise an additional appropriation out of the Rainy Day Fund, to cover this shortfall. The public hearing on the additional appropriation will be held at the November 14, 2011 board meeting. The library board adopted the 2012 Budget: Operating Fund: $1,103,855 Lease Rental Fund: $ 284,052 Total Budget: $1,387,907 2012 Tax Rate: Operating Fund: $ Lease Rental Fund: $ Total Tax Rate: $ 0.0304 0.0174 0.0478

The November board meeting has been rescheduled from November 9 to November 14 at 7:00 pm.

Volunteer Opportunities at the Library

Do you have some extra time? Do you enjoy the library atmosphere? We are looking for volunteers! Here are some opportunities: - Shelve adult fiction on a continuing basis, one or two times each - Straighten books on the shelves and be sure everything is in its proper place. Give a shelf one or more hours a week and help keep our collection looking good and Every week there is Featured Fiction Friday , which gives a synopsis of a book from our collection, along with a link to our catalog so you can put the book on hold for pick up at the library. week. This will involve lifting books of various sizes and shapes. Our shelves range from very high to very low, so there will be stretching and bending. books easy to find. If you want to join our team, please call Sandy at 896-9391 to volunteer.

Have You Read Our Blog? A better question might be Do you know what and where it is?

WWPL and Friends is the librarys very own blog, Visit our Web site at www.wwpl.lib.in.us, and on the which is filled with book reviews, links to helpful Web sites, author information and many other items upper left side of the home page is the link that says Library Blog. And just below that is a link to our of interest. Facebook page! Check them out!

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November 2011

Adult Activities
Book Discussion Groups These groups are a great way to chat with others who have read the book, or you can just come and listen. You are invited even if you havent read the book! The Mystery Book Discussion Group, which meets the first Wednesday of each month is talking about The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale, on Wednesday, November 2, at 1 p.m. The General Group reads a wide variety of genres and meets the third Wednesday of each month. Major Pettigrews Last Stand by Helen Simonson will be the topic on Wednesday, November 16, at 1 p.m. Youll be interested in obtaining a copy of one of the books and participating in these free programs, so please contact Information/Reference Services at 317-896-9391. Next month, the groups will have a joint holiday celebration. Euchre Group If youre a euchre enthusiast looking for three other players, then join in the fun when the Euchre Group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a relaxing evening of fun with some great people at this free program on November 9. No game on November 23. Computer Classes Learn how to use LibreOffice, a free Open Source personal productivity suite for Windows, Macintosh and Linux, that gives you six feature-rich applications for all your document production and data processing needs. The class is presented on Thursday, November 17, at 6:30 p.m., and again on Monday, November 21, at 6:30 p.m. class on Saturday, November 12, at the library. The class will take place in the Craft Room from 12 to 3 p.m., and Jeremy will take each piece for firing then return it to the library for you to pick up at a later date. Cost of the class is determined by the number of attendees and covers all materials. Please contact Information/ Reference Services to register for any of these programs.

Free ESL Classes

The library offers free adult ESL (English as a Second Language) classes. These classes are for beginners, as well as those who want to improve their English skills. Please contact Information/Reference Services at 317-8969391 for details.

Join us for a free class called Email Basics, designed for beginners who want to learn how easy it can be to keep up with friends and family through the Internet. Learn to set up a free email account, as well Genealogy Club as how to send and receive Join the Westfield messages. The class is on Genealogy Club and Tuesday, November 22, share ideas, new websites and sources about family beginning at 6:30 p.m. history, as well as meet some terrific people. The club meets on Adult Pottery Class Talented artist and Saturday, November 5, at 10:15 instructor Jeremy a.m. in the Sumner Room. South will guide you in Beginning and experienced creating your personal genealogists are welcome to masterpiece at this become members.

Questions? Ask a Librarian librarian@wwpl.lib.in.us

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November 2011
Hang Time Whatevah Time for Teens is on Tuesday, November 8, at 2:30 p.m., in the Craft Room. Spend the afternoon just hanging out, playing the Wii, eating snacks, talking or doing whatevah.

For Teens Only

Anime Manga Club Anime and manga enthusiasts are invited to join us every Monday for the Anime Manga Club. Hang out, watch anime and have snacks starting at 2:30 p.m. You must be 13 or older, or have a parent-signed permission slip to attend. New Club - E.M.O.! E.M.O. is a club started by teens for teens that will meet to play the Wii. You can play just for fun or in real competition against other teens. The library has Wii games to play, but feel free to bring your own -- maybe some you know you can ace! Food is provided by the teens, so bring some or make a donation.

TAG Be part of the Teen Teens Only Movie The first Tuesday of each month is Advisory Group (TAG) when it meets at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Teen Movie November 29. We need you to Time at the help choose and plan teen library library. The activities. These programs are for movie on you, so come and tell us what you Tuesday, All meetings are 2:30 to 5 p.m., want! November 1, at and this months meetings are:: 3 p.m. is Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End ( Walt Disney Thursday, November 10 Pictures - PG 13 ), the third Tuesday, November 15 installment of the franchise Thursday, November 17 starring Johnny Depp. You must Tuesday, November 22 be 13 or older to attend.

Did You Know?

Now you can use your Amazon Kindle with our Overdrive e-books! Overdrive is also compatible with Kindle reading apps, as well as most other reading devices. Go to our website to see the great selection of e-books we have to offer! We have an HP Photosmart Scanner for public use that will scan directly to a USB drive or memory card. It has a touch screen that is very easy to use to scan photos or documents. The scanner is in the Sumner Room and is free to use. If you change your mind about an item youve put on hold, you can cancel a hold from your Evergreen online account. Email notices are a courtesy, but please do not rely on them to remind you when items are due.

There is an OPAC in the video area, where you can look up items Your library card is and place your own holds on required to check out materials. materials. Barcodes saved to phones are If there is a line at the Checkout accepted, as well. Desk, we have If you have a a self checkout change in any of your station for you contact information, to check out such as your own email address, materials. Its telephone number or address, located in the corner near the please notify the library as soon aquarium. as possible.

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November 2011

Childrens Activities
Baby Love Birth to 18 Months Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. November 3, 10 & 17 Give your child a head start to early literacy with this unique program of rhyme, play and song. Free every month at 6:30 p.m. Next Meeting: November 9 Bring your cards, play the games, trade cards, and have fun! Free lunch. Please contact Childrens Services at 317-896-9391 for more information. Pottery Classes You can make and decorate pottery with instructor Jeremy South, and November classes will focus on the holidays.

American Girls Club All Ages Second Thursday of every month at Storytime 5:30 p.m. Every Monday & Tuesday through Next Meeting: November 10 November 15. Make fun items for your doll and Stories, songs, hear an American Girl short story. fingerplays and Free rhymes. Includes art Homeschool Day time or an activity. Join in on a fun and Mondays: 10:30 a.m. for Toddlers (18 months to 3 social event for all 1/2 accompanied by a caregiver) those in the area who homeschool. and 1 p.m. for Gather at the library the first Preschoolers (3 1/2 Thursday of each month at 11 Kindergarten). a.m. to play video games, make Tuesdays: 10:15 a.m. for crafts and meet others in the Preschoolers and 11:15 a.m. for community who homeschool. Be Toddlers. Free part of the free fun on November 3, and you dont need to register. School Age Stuff Next Meeting: November 3 Grades K-4 Wednesdays Black Friday Chess Camp at 4:30 p.m. Do you want a day of shopping November 2, 9 & 16 that is kid-free? Would you like Tell jokes, play games, do crafts your child to do something and other fun stuff at the library. Snacks are always included. Free constructive, educational and fun over break? On Friday, November 25, from 10:15 a.m. Paws & Read to 2:15 p.m., kids All Ages ages 5 to 14 will not Saturday, just have fun, but November 12, develop great at 10:30 a.m. decision-making Sign up at the Children's Desk and math skills at for 15 minutes to read to a dog the same time!. The who is a very good listener. Free early bird special price is $21, and goes to $26 if Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon paid after November 20. Club Participants will be divided by skill All Ages level and should bring their own Second Wednesday of

Tiny Tots (age 1-3) at 10:15 a.m. Preschool (age 3-6) at 11 a.m.

Friday, November 4: Angels

Friday, November 11: Ornaments Prepayment and registration are required, and you can pick up your finished project after Jeremy fires and then returns it to the library.

Coming in December!
Secret Santa Workshop Saturday, December 10 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 for each gift A Gingerbread Christmas Monday, December 12 5 to 7:30 p.m

Mark Your Calendar!

New Arrivals
Life Itself: A Memoir by Roger Ebert Roger Ebert is the best-known film critic of our time. In 2006, complications from thyroid cancer treatment resulted in the loss of his ability to eat, drink, or speak. But with the loss of his voice, Ebert has only become a more prolific and influential writer. And now, for the first time, he tells the full, dramatic story of his life and career. Danis Story: A Journey From Neglect to Love by Diane Lierow A little girl named Danielle was removed from her Florida home after authorities found her living in bugridden squalor, subjected to horrific neglect and so damaged by her own mother that recovery seemed hopeless. Danielle spoke only in grunts and yelps, walked on her tiptoes, was not toilet-trained and drank from a bottle. She was almost seven years old. But hope and help were waiting for this little girl. Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit by Parker Palmer "We the People" called American democracy into being. We can call it back to its highest form only as we heal our own distrust, divisions and fear and become a true civic community. That's a big task. But each of us can contribute to it by doing simple things in our everyday lives. Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the Worlds Most Wanted Hacker by Kevin Mitnick and William L. Simon Ghost in the Wires is a thrilling true story of intrigue, suspense, and unbelievable escape, and is a portrait of a visionary whose creativity, skills, and persistence forced the authorities to rethink the way they pursued him, inspiring ripples that brought permanent changes in the way people and companies protect their most sensitive information. Beautiful Unbroken: One Nurses Life by Mary Jane Nealon Beautiful Unbroken details Nealons life of caregiving, from her years as a flying nurse, untethered and free to follow friends and jobs from the Southwest to Savannah, to more somber years in New York City, treating men in a homeless shelter on the Bowery and working in the citys first AIDS wards. In this compelling and revealing memoir, Nealon brings a poets sensitivity to bear on the hard truths of disease and recovery, life and death. Pirate King by Laurie R. King In Englands young silent-film industry, the megalomaniacal Randolph Fflytte is king. Nevertheless, at the request of Scotland Yard, Mary Russell is dispatched to investigate rumors of criminal activities that swirl around Fflyttes popular movie studio. Russell travels undercover to Portugal, along with the film crew that is gearing up to shoot a cinematic extravaganza, Pirate King. Train Dreams by Denis Johnson Robert Grainer is a day laborer in the American West at the start of the twentieth centuryan ordinary man in extraordinary times. Buffeted by the loss of his family, Grainer struggles to make sense of this strange new world. As his story unfolds, we witness both his shocking personal defeats and the radical changes that transform America in his lifetime. Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-andwhite striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rves, and it is only open at night. I Married You For Happiness by Lily Tuck The tale unfolds over a single night as Nina sits at the bedside of her husband, Philip, whose sudden and unexpected death is the reason for her lonely vigil. Still too shocked to grieve, she lets herself remember the defining moments of their long union, beginning with their meeting in Paris.

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Audio/Visual
Lethal There is also Holidays: by Sandra Brown Thanksgiving in 60 on fixing a special Thanksgiving dinner in one Feast Day of Fools hour. by James Lee Burke Paula Deen Do you need some Affair new ideas for mouthwatering by Lee Child desserts? Come and check out Paulas Home Cooking: Desserts Shock Wave or Sweet Endings. by John Sandford These include such recipes as Gooey Toffee Martha Stewart Marthas Butter Cake, Southwest Son of Stone Classic Thanksgiving has five Georgia Pound Cake, by Stuart Woods different ways to cook a Peanut Butter Cheese turkey, and some new Fudge, Almond Chocolate Balls, NEW COUNTRY CDs ideas for stuffing. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Proud to Be Here Consider a few special Pie, Mystery Pecan Pie, and many by Trace Adkins side dishes to help round more. out the meal and Tailgates & Tanlines delicious desserts to end it. These NEW DVDs by Luke Bryan recipes are combined with Bad Teacher decorating tips, as well as crafts Some Lessons Fast Five for the little people at Learned Thanksgiving. Martha Stewart also by Kristen Horrible Bosses has DVDs on Baking Favorites Chenoweth and New Years Celebrations. Green Lantern Rachael Ray Did you just receive a message that company is coming over for dinner and nothing is prepared? Rachael Ray to the rescue! Her three disc set 30 Minute Meals has many different ideas for scrumptious meals in a hurry. Zookeeper Judy Moody & the Not Bummer Summer Chief by Eric Church Own the Night by Lady Antebellum Here For a Good Time by George Strait Has the busy fall season stripped your menu down to the same three recipes? Are you longing to spice up your familys diet? Or maybe youre interested in cooking something different this year for Thanksgiving dinner. The A/V Department has several DVDs that just might help.

NEW BOOKS ON CD Keeper of Lost Causes by Jesse Adler-Olsen

Library News in Your E-mailbox!

The Westfield Washington Public Library has begun a new service: the monthly newsletter is available via email! ways. In addition, we have begun help the library save money on emailing this publication, as well paper and printing costs, and we as the monthly calendar to all our will all reduce our carbon footprint! patrons with a current email address on file, and everyone that If you would like to be The newsletter has been available requests it and provides their included on the at the library, on our website and email address. distribution list, please by mail to members of our Friends visit our website at group for several years, and you Youll receive information about all www.wwpl.lib.in.us. will still be able to obtain it in those our programs well in advance,

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Phone: 317-896-9391 FAX: 317-896-3702 www.wwpl.lib.in.us 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.
Westfield Washington Public Library 333 W. Hoover Street Westfield, IN 46074

Friends of the Westfield Library

Friends Board: Virginia Fiscus, President Jeanette Wachtel, Treasurer Marie Albertson, Secretary Visit our webpage: www.wwpl.lib.in.us/friends

Its Almost Time for the Nearly New Book Sale! December 3-10 Therell be something for everyone! Dont miss it!

Thank you to all our August Book Sale Volunteers

Trudy Wagner Emily Eilkewitz Andreas Goetzfried Donnamae Young Grace McDonald The Fairchok Family Leanna Roberts Edith Lambert Marie Albertson Dorothy Neiman Denise Hurst Idamae Adams Dee Ashpaugh Jean Chance June Tyner Anna Cousins Nancy Dalton Carolyn Robinson Carol Robertson Ann Enderle

Calling all Friends

The Friends needs you to volunteer as little as one hour of your time to help the library as a cashier at one of the Book Sales. Please contact Sandy at 317-896-9391. We cant do it without YOU! http://www.facebook.com/FOWL46074

The Friends of the Westfield Library is an organization designed to promote and support the mission of the Westfield Washington Public Library. Through its fundraising efforts, primarily book sales held every other month, and our Annual Craft Bazaar and Silent Auction, the group raises money used to fund library programs and to purchase items that are not within the library's operating budget.