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Greenville Public LibraryDecember 2015 Newsletter

Friends Holiday Fundraiser“An Afternoon of Fun with Santa”

Saturday, December 12th 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Join us for a delightful afternoon with Santa to help support the Friends of the Library. At 1:00 pm in the library sitting area, children can gather to hear Santa read “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Children may then visit with Santa and have their photo taken. Parents who would like to take home a printed copy of their child’s photo may purchase one for $2.00. Then join us in the children’s room for a festive photo craft followed by light holiday refreshments.

In addition to Santa’s visit, the Friends will be raffling off a variety of baskets on display in the library. Tickets are on sale now through December 12th. Winners will be drawn on December 12th at the event. Tickets are avail-able for $1.00 per ticket, $5.00 for 6 tickets, and $10.00 for 12 tickets. Stop by for a cup of cider and a holiday treat on the 12th to join the festivities! Raffle winners will be drawn at 2:00 pm.

Star Wars Awaken the force at the library. Join us as we celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Stop by to visit Darth Vader and check out the various programs hosted throughout the month. Visit our Facebook page during December for fun trivia questions and more. May the force be with you!

Rebecca Rowley will be putting up her display of Star Wars items in the Castle Display case on December 13th.

Star Wars giveaway! Stop by to tell us what you love about Star Wars and enter your name for a chance to win our Star Wars giveaway. The lucky winner will be chosen on December 18th.

Awaken the force

at the library.

The Library would like to thank all of the people who donated to our “Food for Fines” event in Novem-ber. 320 items were collected and brought to the Smithfield Welfare Office.

MEMORIAL DONATIONSMemorial donations are used to purchase books for the Library with book plates affixed denoting the donor and honoree, or to fund programs. The donor tells us how to best use the gift. Donations are tax deductible. We also accept donations in honor of people for their birthdays, anniversaries, or other celebrations. Follow-ing is a list of memorial donations we have received in November 2015:

MEMORIAL DONOR

Virginia L. Raymond Alicia & Norman Tashash

Jeanne Allin Christopher LaRoux

Cesareo’s Circle will be reading The Wright Broth-ers by David McCullough. The group will meet on Thursday, December 10th at 6:30 pm.

Picnic Table Reads will be reading The Italian Wife by Ann Hood. The group will meet on Thursday, De-cember 17th at 1:00 pm. (Meets at Applebee’s)

The Mystery Book Club will be reading The Moving Fin-ger by Agatha Christie. The group will meet on Tuesday, December 1st at 1:30 pm.(Meets at Uno Pizzeria & Grill)

Jane Yacovone will be displaying her

photography.

Tuesday, December 8th 6:00 pm Create a Website Using WordPress. IT professional Kamil Sarji, CEO and Found-er of Support Visions, an IT solutions company based in Rhode Island, hosts the workshop. Register to learn how to create a dynamic website using WordPress to develop your online presence and grow your business.Kamil Sarji is a passionate and talented Microsoft and Cisco certified IT professional and has been in the IT field for over 18 years. With a solid background in delivering robust, customized IT solutions and technical support to global organizations, government departments, small and medium sized firms, startups and individuals.

Sunday, December 6th 2:00 pmRenaissance V Holiday Concert

Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 pm the Renaissance V Brass Quintet will be presenting Christmas and holi-day pieces in the library Recital Room. The group consists instrumentally of two trumpets, tuba, French horn and trombone. All members of the quintet are music educators and professional musicians. The music being performed is a variety of many styles from Baroque and Renaissance to Ragtime, Marches and Swing, with everything in between including Contemporary and Sacred. Please call 949-3630, ext. 1 to register.

We would like to thank State Representative Gregory Costantino for his contribution to the Bingo Night Fundraiser that was held on Friday, October 2.

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Children’s Department NewsBedtime Story Time

Children ages 3-6 are invited to join us for a special evening story time. Children will hear stories and songs and make a fun craft! Bedtime story time will take place on Wednesday, December 16 at 6:30 PM. Registration, which begins December 1, can be done at the children’s desk or by phone at 949-3630 ext 2. Children may wear their pajamas!

Children’s BubbleDawen Cheng, age eleven, will display his dinosaur collection in the children’s room bubble. Dawen has loved dinosaurs since he was little. He especially loves giant reptiles and dragons.

Greenville LEGO Club @ the Li-brary. Come to the library on Saturday De-cember 19th from 11:00 – 12:30 to create and share your building skills with other kids who are crazy about LEGOS! This fun-filled drop in program (no registration required) is for children ages 4- 11 and their parent/caregiver.

Game DayEvery Friday is Game Day in the children’s room at the library from 2:30 – 4:30. There are many exciting and fun board games to play for chil-dren ages 4-10. Bring a friend or make a new one! This is a drop in program, no registra-tion is required

Book Discussion Group The Share – a - Story Book Discussion Group for 4th/5 graders and their caregiver. We meet once a month during the school year to discuss the same book we have all read that is chosen by the children’s librarian. Our next meeting is on Wednesday December 16 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Please call the children’s room at 949-3630 x2 for more information. Come join in the fun!

Artist and teacher, Adele Karbowski, will teach an art class on Monday December 28 at 1:00 pm. This program is for chil-dren ages 6-10. Come to the library and create your very own masterpiece! Please call the library at 949-3630 x2 to register or drop by the children’s room to sign up.

Dave Marchetti will bring his animal and reptile program to the library on Tuesday December 29th at 11:00. This program is for children ages 4- 10 and their parent/caregivers.Learn about these amaz-ing creatures while enjoying a hands on experience! Please call 949- 3630 x2 to register for this program or drop by the children’s room to sign up.

School Vacation Fun

Awaken the Force at the LibraryCome one, come all to the library on Tuesday, December 15, at 4:00 pm to create a Star Wars craft, find your favorite chacter in a scavenger hunt, and enjoy tasty snacks. This program is for children ages 6 to 10. Please register by calling 949-3630, ext. 2 or by dropping by the Children’s Room.

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Smithfield Firefighters visit the library, storyhour friends learn about fire safety.

Heritage Ballet of Lincoln presents The Nutcracker to families!

Preschool storyhour families creating their turkey pinecone craft.

After school Halloween craft.

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What’s happening in December? Most special programs run between 3:00-4:00 AWAKEN THE FoRCE

Tuesdays at the Movies (Snacks) Start at 2:50

Dec 1st--- “A New Hope” Dec 8th--- “Empire Strikes Back” Dec 15th--- “Return of the Jedi”

Dec 3rd---Star Wars Coloring Dec 7th, Monday--- Star Wars 3D Printer Demo Dec 17th, Thursday---Snowman Ornament Dec 21st, Monday—Decorate Christmas Cookies

Dec 29th, Tuesday---Gaming Afternoon Special Vacation Day Program from 1:00-5:00

Gaming in the Baker Room Some of our regulars in the Baker AfterSchool Center have been playing ROBLOX after their homework is finished. What is it? From ROBLOX.com, “ROBLOX is an online virtual playground and workshop — where kids of all ages can safely interact, create, have fun, and learn.” Choose an avatar, interact by chatting, playing games or creating projects. Stop by and join them. Of course they also play Minecraft on Fridays on our own server. We have created both a survival world and a creative world to play in and spend time in both.

Any questions, just ask Rhonda at youryalibrarian@yahoo.com No sign up necessary!

The winners of October’s monthly drawing were Kara Brush and William Brown. Every month you can participate in a new activity which is always located in the Young Adult section.

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Community Service Available Don’t wait ti ll the last minute! Whether you need volunteer hours for Graduation, Confirmation or you would just love to volunteer at the library, stop

by to see Rhonda for the opportunities available at the library.

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New DVDs

American UltraBlack Sails Season 2DopeFrasier The Final SeasonThe GallowsThe GiftThe Great FireHomes FiresInside OutThe man from U.N.C.L.E.MaxMr. HolmesNo EscapePixelsThe Pyramid

Ricki and the FlashSelf/lessShaun the Sheep movieSouthpawTerminator GenisysTrainwreckTrashVacation

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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEESStephen Cicilline, PresidentTerri Kless, Vice PresidentNicholas Loring, TreasurerElaine Farley, SecretaryLeslie Cashel, MDVirginia HarnoisJulianne Ip, MDBarbara LysikDomine Vescera RagostaMilo J. St. AngeloDavid BrushDavid Hansen

Dorothy J. Swain,Director

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2015

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Holiday ClosingsThe library will be closed on Thursday, December 24th Christmas Eve and Friday, December 25th Christmas Day. The library will reopen on Saturday, December 26th.The library will close at 5:00 pm on Thurs-day, December 31st and will be closed on Friday, January 1st New Year’s Day. The library will reopen on Saturday, January 2.