Below is a listing of some of the upcoming adult library programs.
Croquet on a Winter’s Day Summary
The first croquet fundraiser on February 28, was a wonderful success! The Friends of the Library raised $8,000! The game was played like miniature golf, but with wickets, mallets, and soft plastic balls. Over 70 people, ranging from toddlers to senior citizens, paid to send a ball up and down library aisles and under furniture, culminating in refreshments in the “19th wicket.” Due to budget restraint, our materials (print and non-print) budget has been reduced this year and next, putting us in jeopardy for our state aid. Contributions are still needed and welcome!
Sports Author
Michael King, author of Patriots Passion: 50 Years of Fanatic Fandom Facts, will talk about his book and engage the audience in interactive trivia about our football team. April 7, 7 p.m.
Film Showings
Storm. Wednesday, March 24, 7 p.m. Trying to bring a former Yugoslavian commander to justice for the murder of civilians, the prosecutor faces roadblocks, even as she finds a new witness in the trial. 103 mins. German, Bosnian, Serbian with subtitles. Plus a 14 min. short.
Troubled Water. Wednesday, April 14, 7 p.m. Jan is a gifted organist who takes a job in a church after being released from prison. 116 mins. Norwegian with subtitles.
Mine. Date to be announced. A documentary about the bond between humans and animals, set against the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina. 81 mins.
Book Discussions at the Library
Wednesday, March 10, 7-8:30 p.m. The Godwulf Manuscript, by Robert B. Parker.
Friday, March 12, 10-11:30 a.m. Washington Square, by Henry James
Monday, March 15, 7-8:30 p.m. Madame Bovary, by Gustave Flaubert
New participants welcome! Check at the Circulation Desk for copies of the books.
BOOK SALE
Preview day for members of the Friends, Thursday, May 6, 12-4 p.m.
Public sale: Friday, May 7, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
We welcome book donations at this time. Bring boxes into the conference room on your left as you enter the library, or if room is occupied, in hallway right outside the door. DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS OUTDOORS OR IN BOOK DROPS!! We are no longer accepting videocassettes (also, no magazines or Reader’s Digest condensed books).
To help with the book sale set-up, sales, or take-down, contact Ellen Church at ellenchurch@charter.net or 508-393-1742. Volunteers often get freebies!
BASKET RAFFLE May 8 – 22
Please consider donating a completed basket or loose items that the Friends can assemble into a basket. Possible themes: travel, children’s games, computer supplies, gardening, snack foods, car care, baby items, party goods, kitchen gifts, bath and beauty, sports, etc., etc.! Baskets must be at the library by May 4. Contact Melanie Magee at mmagee@townisp.com.
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