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Dear Peggy ,
Hello and hope all is well with you and yours. Well here it is, the end of the year already. Where did 2011 go? What a busy year we have had, but we are not done yet. Here in our newsletter you will find out some of the exciting things we are currently offering as well as a glimpse of the fun things that are coming up soon!
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 Letter from the Director by Carl R. DeMilia, Director If you don't like the weather....we all have heard that old saying and New England is famous for the variety of weather in short periods of time. This fall has been no exception. Two totally different types of storms only two months apart had pretty much the same effect on most of us - loss of electrical power. In August, Tropical Storm Irene knocked out power for many in our area and state. An unusual early snow storm in late October wreaked even more havoc Full Story |
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Let's Plan on a Good Winter!
by Sally Tornow, Public Services Librarian
Just as winter starts getting us down and the end of holidays blues hits us, the Library and the FRIENDS of NMPL come to the rescue with the Adult Winter Reading program from January 9th through March 9th. NMPL-An Oasis of Escape will have the usual set up: receive a small gift just for signing up and receive a raffle ticket for each item you read that gives you the opportunity to win one of three prizes at the end of the program, provided by our wonderful FRIENDS. First prize will be a gift certificate to Executive Cuisine, second prize is a picnic basket, and third prize is a picnic blanket - all of which you can use to create your own oasis of escape. In addition, Full Story |
E-books Are Coming, E-books Are Coming! 
by Sally Tornow, Public Services Librarian
You have all been so patient as we investigated the best possible service to offer our wonderful patrons. With e-books themselves and the method by which they are delivered all in such a state of flux, we wanted to be as ahead in our thinking as possible. Our feeling is that e-books are here to stay, but will co-exist for a long time with print books. However, they may continue to be read on e-book readers like Nooks and Kindles, or those readers may disappear and everyone will use some form of a tablet...or something we don't even know about yet! In addition, publishers haven't Full Story |
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Tech Corner at NMPL
by Peggy Ganong, Library Technology Coordinator
We have been looking to advance and develop our technology offerings here at NMPL and have some exciting changes to announce. First of all our downloadable audio book service is back online! After 4 long months of development the service has returned with a new vendor, interface, look and increased functionality. To get started, go to our web site http://www.newmilfordlibrary.org and click on the link Downloadable Audio Books in the left column. The resulting page will show you how to set up an account and begin to download all your favorite books onto the portable device of your choice. There are over 12,000 titles to choose from!
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Homework Help on the Web
by Sue Ford, Head of the Children's Services
Did you know that the NMPL's website has a great section of links to some very helpful sites for homework assistance? If you go to our site at: http://www.newmilfordlibrary.org, then scroll down to "Children's Programs" and then to "Homework Help", you can get at the links. These can be helpful to use when you can't get out to the library or you need some help understanding some of the topics that your kids are studying. And, of course, don't forget TumbleBooks for reading and foreign language fun. You can access TumbleBooks under "Children's Programs" on our site.
Remember to be careful when using the internet for reference and information for your children. Using sites and databases that are on NMPL's website can help you to be sure that the sites are safe and informative. If you need help navigating our site, call us at 860-355-1191, ext. 204 for more information on how to find what you are looking for! |
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Where Have All the Reference Books Gone? by Margaret Kistinger, Reference/Information Services Librarian
Many library patrons have noticed a few changes in the Reference area over the past several weeks, prompting the question, "Where have all the Reference books gone?" The answer may surprise you!
In early October the library's new Laptop Station welcomed its first users. The area formerly used to display Reference Materials now contains seven individual stations, complete with comfortable seating and electrical outlets to plug in electronics. Laptop users may work quietly and remain undisturbed, with no worries over where to plug in, or over crowded tables. Users may connect to our wi-fi with their library card, so if you never got around to getting your library card, now is the perfect time! Out of town guests may ask for a wi-fi pass at the Reference Desk.
So... where have all the Reference books gone? No worries, these books were simply shifted down several feet and are now closer to the circulating collection! |
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Upcoming Children's Programs by Sue Ford, Head of Children's Services
NMPL's Children's Department will be offering the following special programs in the next few months:
- Saturday, December 17 - 2:30 PM - The Young Adult Council will present its annual Holiday Party from 2:30-3:30 for children ages 4 - 8. There will be games, crafts, food and fun. Registration is required.
- Saturday, January 7 - 10:30 AM - Mrs. Ford will hold "Dinosaur Day", a story & craft time featuring dinosaurs, of course! For ages 4 - 8.
- Sunday, January 8 - 2:00 PM - "Bingo for Books!" - Join us for this fun family event for parents, grandparents and kids old enough to understand how to play Bingo.
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Children's Story Time Programs
by Sue Ford, Head of Children's Services
The January/February session of Children's Library programs will start the week of January 9 and run through the week of February 13. If you would like to register for any of the following programs, please call the Children's Department at 355-1191, ext. 204 and see if there are spaces available.
Little Lap-Sitters (for children who are 1 year old by Feb. 28, 2012)
Mondays 10:30 AM
Parent and Child (for children who turn 2 years old by Jan.31, 2012)
Mondays or Fridays, 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM
"Kiddie Kapers" (new!) (for K & 1st Grades)
Mondays 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Three Year Olds Story Time (for children who turned 3 by Dec. 31, 2011)
Wednesdays 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM
Wednesday Morning Preschool Films
10:30 AM (No registration necessary)
Story Time for 4, 5 and 6-Year Olds (for children who turned 4, 5 or 6 by Dec. 31, 2011)
Tuesdays 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM; Thursdays 10:00 AM
Thursday Fun Time (for grades 2 - 4)
Thursdays 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Junior Robotics League (for children ages 8 - 14 ) (No registration necessary)
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October Snowstorm
by Margaret Kistinger, Reference/Information Services Librarian
No heat. No electricity. No Internet! What's a person to do? Why, hunker down at the library, of course! This was exactly what happened at NMPL during the days (OK, week) following the bizarre October snowstorm that left many residents feeling stranded and severed from much needed information and outside contact. The library swelled with users needing information on shelter, shower facilities, clean sources of water, school delays and openings. That the library provided a place to warm up for a while and seek others in similar circumstances was an added bonus. Computer stations were constantly in use, with many people reading newspapers and magazines while waiting for their turn. The library's new laptop stations (see related article) were full from morning to closing, with additional users spilling over on to tables. Cell phones were charged, business was conducted and family members were reached. The out-pouring of gratitude from library users was almost overwhelming and the words, "I love this library," continued to echo. |
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Upcoming Teen Programs by Valerie Fisher, YA Librarian
The Young Adult Council will present its annual Holiday Party on December 17th from 2:30-3:30 PM for children ages 4 - 8. There will be games, crafts, food and fun. Registration is required. Please call (860) 355-1191 x204 or send an email to vfisher@biblio.org.
Volunteer your expertise on what teens need at their public library. Join The Young Adult Council which meets the second Wednesday of every month. Council membership is open to all teens grades 6 and up. We meet once a month to discuss and plan library services and programming for teens. YAC members contribute to the teen blog and Full Story |
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As always we hope you are intrigued by what you have read and excited about the things to come. So come visit us, get out of the cold and celebrate with us as the winter season begins and the fun never ends! Happy reading and listening and viewing to all we have to offer!
See you soon - and often : )
Sincerely,
NMPL
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