Monday, August 31, 2009

Name the Flower

The dinner plate size blossoms of this beautiful flower
has been attracting a lot of attention.
However, no one seems positive what it is!
Our closest guess seems to be a hibiscus.
Can anyone help us out?

Come see these beauties
and the rest of the marvelous Library gardens
before Mother Nature puts them back to rest!

Friday, August 28, 2009

Library Lines



First we would like to say thank you to Alcotts, New York Pizzeria, Nice n Easy, Stewarts and Tim Pryputniewicz for donating prizes for the Summer Reading Programs and to everyone else who volunteered at the library this summer. We had about 68 kids participate in the Summer Reading Program this year, which adds up to about 550 hours. For the Adult Summer Reading Program we had around 30 adults participate and 4 people won great gifts for reading over the summer. You can still come in and see books that they have recommened. We are going to continue our 'Recommendations From Fellow Waterville Readers' next to the 'Staff Picks' at the library throughout the year. So if you would like to recommend a book just fill out a form while you are here.

We have a lot of programs coming up this fall. The Knitting Circle is back and begins on September 3rd @ 6pm.For kids and families we have a Cookie Tasting, Scarecrow Contest, Kids Club, The Bubble Man and much more coming up this September. Please be sure to stop in or go online for a list of our latest programs.

by Amanda Briggs

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

September... Yes, already!

Summer may have really just arrived,
but it's time to start looking ahead to September too!

Check out our website (click on the link) or stop in for a Calendar of Events.

Here's a taste of what's to come:
Cooking Tasting for Ages 8-13"X-Men Origins: Wolverine"Spongebob Fun for Ages 6-12The Bubble Man!!Fall Fun Dayand so much more...

Monday, August 24, 2009

Let the Book Sale Begin...

Prices
Hardcover $1.00
Paperback $0.50
CDs $1.00
VHS Tapes $ $0.50
DVDS $2.00

DURING LIBRARY HOURS
M,W,F 10 am -5:30pm
T& Th: 2-8 pm

Regular Price: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Half Price: Thursday & Friday
Bag Sale: Monday, Aug. 31st
FREE DAY: Sept 1st, 2-8

and it all must go...

Friday, August 21, 2009

Book Clubs & Knitting Circles

Knitting Circle
(Is Back!)
Beginning September 3rd

1st Thursday of every month at 6pm OR
3rd Friday of every month at 1pm
Join others for companionship and advice as you knit, crochet the winter away.
*Please bring your own supplies, coffee and tea will be provided

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Book Clubs



All meetings are held at the Waterville Public Library.
If you would like to join one of these groups please stop in at their next meeting.

If you would like to order a book club book contact the library.

Waterville Book Discussion Group
Book: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Next Meeting: 4th Wednesday of every month @ 12pm

Mystery Book Club
Meetings: Last Thursday of every month @ 7pm
Book: Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff

Chick Lit Book Club
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of every month @ 6:30pm
Book: Little Earthquakes by Jennifer Weiner

New members always welcome!


Tuesday, August 18, 2009

New Floating Audio Books

No, things aren't literally flying or floating off the shelves...

Floating items are part of collections that are switched out and
shared between the MidYork libraries.
Waterville receives floating movies, audio books, and large type.
You'll notice them by the pink sticker on their sides.

We just received a new batch of audio books today so stop in an check it out!

Monday, August 17, 2009

Summer Heat and Summer Reading


Now that it finally feels like summer...
be sure to come in and get credit for your summer reading!

ADULTS--
Congratulations to Deb Lucas who won the
3rd Adult Summer Reading drawing last Friday.
The last drawing is next Monday, Aug. 24th
@ the book sale.

KIDS--
You have a little bit longer, till the end of August to
log your hours of reading.
Remember, 900 hours by Sept. 4th and
we'll throw you a party in addition to all those prizes!
T-Shirts are running low so come in soon!

It's the perfect week to beat the heat with a good book!

Friday, August 14, 2009

Library Lines

Summer reading programs are in full swing at WPL, and not just for kids this year. We have an adult program under way as well, with prizes and recognition for young and old.

My own summer reads are focused in two places at the moment. First, I'm completely taken with Furst,-- Alan Furst, that is. When I mentioned to an ex-cold war era submarine captain friend of mine the other day that I was reading my first Furst, Dark Voyage, he wistfully replied that he couldn't envy me more my days of discovery with this master of World War II era espionage historical fiction-- dark and delicious. So far, two down and six to go. Also, I'm having a fine time reviewing Thomas Paine's trilogy-- Common Sense, The Rights of Man and Age of Reason. Check out one of our three biographies about this enigmatic character and discover how the man who sparked two revolutions, ours and the French, wound up a pariah in America, with nary a portrait or bust in his honor on Capitol Hill to this day!

Here's a heads up that our annual Friends booksale will commence on Monday, August 24, and run through September 2. A preview hour will be available from 9-10 a.m. on the first day (admission, $20). From ten o'clock on it will be the usual bibliographic bargain-fest. All proceeds are most welcome in augmenting the Library's budget.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Book Sale

Tell one and all that the week of August 24th the
Friends of the Waterville Library will be having it's annual book sale.




Books are priced to sell and we have a whole array
of books to look through.
Hardcover - $1.00 | Paperbacks - 25 cents
DVD's - $2.00 | VHS - $1.00

Preview Hour:
Monday, August 24th - 9am-10am

Regular Priced Days:
Monday, August 24th – 10-5:30pm
Tuesday, August 25th – 2-8pm
Wednesday, August 26th – 10-5:30pm

Half Priced Days:
Thursday, August 27th – 2-8pm
Friday, August 28th – 10-5:30pm

Bag Sale Day:
Monday, August 31st – 10-5:30pm

Free Day:
Tuesday, September 1st – 2-8pm

Come take a look and see what treasures you can find!
Refreshments will also be on sale.

*ll proceeds from the Book Sale will benefit the Friends of the Library Group and the Library.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Family Movie Night

Race to Witch Mountain
Thurs. Aug. 13th
6 pm
Call ahead and we'll have free movie theater popcorn!


Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Kids Movie Matinee

Bolt
Tomorrow, Wed. Aug. 12th
@ 12pm
FREE Movie
Bring lunch or a snack,
(and anything to make yourself comfortable)
It's the last Kids' Movie Matinee of the summer!

Monday, August 10, 2009

Thanks for a Great Carnival!

Thanks to everyone who came to the Carnival,
and to everyone who volunteered and performed!

It was a day of good weather, food, music, and great fun!




Thursday, August 6, 2009

Mad Scientists

Experiments of the Mad Scientists
yesterday, August 5th

Mint Mentos in soda...
Diet cola (name or store brand) has the biggest reaction!


Examining homemade "ocean waves" in a jar...

Writing secret messages only revealed by heat...


and many more not pictured!

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

4th Annual Carnival!


This Saturday,
August 8th from 12-3pm




Bring the whole family and join us at our 4th Carnival!

We will have:
jugglers
live music by Nelson Shapiro
balloon animals
carnival games
Body Bops
food
crafts
face painting
family race events
& a child ID kit station...

Bring a blanket and make it an afternoon event!
*entrance & performances are free!


Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Teen Filmmaking Deadline Friday


TEENS
Deadline for Filmmaking Contest
is THIS FRIDAY
August 7th @ 5:30


$150 of gift cards will be awarded for the best films
(1st 2nd & 3rd and People's Choice)
at the Film Festival Friday, August 14th @ 6pm

See the "Teen" page of our website for more details. Link on title above.


Monday, August 3, 2009

Music All Around

Despite the rain that kept us inside,
The Monk Rowe and John Hutson Duo
were a great hit on Friday night!

Blues, swing, jazz, and rock livened up the air around the library.
With everything from the Beatles, to Casablanca's "As Time Goes On,"
to audience requests like Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man."
Thank you Monk, John, and everyone who came out!

Stop in for "The Sound of Music"
Tuesday @ 3 & 6 pm
Call ahead and we'll even have some free popcorn ready!