Summer is upon us again and the Junior Room is offering a number

Summer is upon us again
and the Junior Room is
offering a number of
activities for children of all
ages and their families.
Our Summer Reading
Program is for both readers
and non-readers alike. It
begins June 21 and ends at
5pm on
July 29.
Weekly
storytimes
for age 0Grade 5
will be
held during
this same time period as
well as special
performances by
Storyteller Ryan Racette
and musician Roger
Tincknell. Also, we have
organized a Town-Wide
Scavenger hunt which will
run between June 21 and
August 31. For details,
visit: www.stoneham
library.org/children
or call (781) 438-1325.
ur spring author series proved to be a great
success, bringing writers with New England
ties into the Library to speak about their
books, their lives and what it means to be a
writer. Norman Gautreau, a Wakefield
resident, read from his latest novel Island of
First Light which explores the intricacies of
life on a coastal Maine island. Author
of the Jack Merchant/Sarah Ballard
mystery series, Bill Eidson spoke
about writing his new novel The
Repo, a suspenseful mystery set
in Boston Harbor. Northeastern
University professor and science
fiction thriller writer Gary
Goshgarian (aka Gary Braver)
entranced the audience with his
description of Gray Matter, where
parents and doctors cross the lines of
safety and ethics to enhance children’s
intelligence. Richard Marinick, who ran with the Southie
gangs and was imprisoned in his youth, described the Boston
University prison program which was instrumental in turning
his life around eventually leading him to write his semiautobiographical novel Boyos. Philip R. Craig, author of The
Martha’s Vineyard murder mysteries including Murder at a
Vineyard Mansion, delighted the crowd with tales from the
Vineyard. Be sure not to miss our next author series featuring
Linda Barnes, Stephen McCauley, Michael Tougias, and Jean
Trounstine.
As many fans of outdoor cooking can attest, there is a vast
difference between grilling and barbequing. When we grill,
we cook foods quickly over hot direct heat. When we
barbecue, we cook foods slowly through smoking and indirect
heat. While grilling does not require a lot of experience, it
does require some basic organization and some basic
understanding. A trip to Stoneham Public Library can quickly
fortify you with the information necessary for purchasing the
grill most suited to your needs to the recipes most appealing
to your palate and the technique required for this endeavor.
All of the books below can be found in the 641.5784 section
on the top floor of the Library.
George Foreman’s Big Book of Grilling, Barbeque, and
Rotisserie has the all-American hamburger with a twist: the
Green Chili Burger. A few special peppers will make this
burger the one that you can master as your
signature dish. When the blues are running,
how about Flame-Seared Bluefish Fillets? If
you are fortunate to have a fisherman in the
family, you know the exquisite taste of
fresh bluefish. Very few ingredients are
needed to follow the recipe in Steven
Raichlen’s BBQ USA. He has put together
this collection from his travels across the
country, uncovering many secrets of nationwide culinary traditions. The Vegetarian Grill by Andrea
Chessman covers fruits, vegetables, appetizers, soups, salads,
breads, desserts, and all the sauces, glazes, marinades, and
pestos needed to prepare a hearty, healthy, satisfying meal.
She suggests a sensational grilled Pita Pocket Stuffed with
Greek-Style Grilled Vegetables. Can’t you taste the creamy
feta cheese as it melts into the veggies? If you are trying to
please the finicky eater, try Al Roker’s Big Bad Book of
Barbecue. His recipes are uncomplicated palate-pleasers. He
has a London Broil with recommended marinades that are
easy to prepare and easy to serve. Now you’ve mastered the
grill. It’s time to try more labor-intensive meals. License to
Grill by Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby offer a
recipe for Grilled Sesame Chicken Skewers that has you
prepare a spicy shake and a dipping sauce. While the
preparation requires time, the end result is exquisite. Now is
the time to mark the arrival of summer with a simple grilling
culinary adventure.
“The only time to eat diet food is while you are waiting for the
steak to cook.” ~ Julia Child
Want to stay informed
about upcoming library
programs? When you
send us your
email address,
you will receive
email updates
from the Library.
Simply send an
email to theresa
@stonehamlibrary.org
with the words “Email
Updates” in the subject
heading. Be sure to let us
know whether you’d like
to receive information on
programs for children,
teens, and/or adults.
The Library will send
you information about
its programs on a
monthly basis and our
b quarterly newsletter.
You can also stay up to
date by visiting our
website at:
www.stonehamlibrary.
org/calendar.
Ever wonder how to
convert inches to feet, or
Celsius to Fahrenheit, or
grams to pounds? Then
www.onlineconversion.
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Thousands of conversion
programs are housed
on this site for every
measurement
imaginable, even
clothing
measurements
from other countries.
Picture Books:
Russell the Sheep
by Rob Scotton
A charming tale for ages 37. Russell the sheep can’t
get to sleep. Is he too hot?
Does he need a new
bed? Perhaps he should
try counting. But what
should he count?
Readers:
Meet Mr. And Mrs. Green
by Keith Baker
In each of three chapters,
the delightful alligators go
camping, eat 100
pancakes, and visit the
County Fair. Ideal for
beginning readers.
Juvenile Fiction:
Whales on Stilts
by M. T. Anderson
A riotous read for Grades
4-7. On Career Day, Lily
Gefelty accompanies her
father to work and quickly
discovers that her dad’s
boss is hatching a plan to
take over the world with an
army of mind-controlled
whales on stilts with laser
beam eyes.
Young Adult Fiction:
Black Taxi
by James Moloney
After her grandfather is
sent to jail, Rosie inherits
his black Mercedes, his
cell phone and a heap of
trouble. A fast-paced
mystery for
Grades 8-12.
Parents and care-givers of young children need to make the most
of children’s young years, for it is in these years the ground work
for literacy is established. Verbal and non-verbal communication,
singing or repeating simple songs and rhymes, reading and telling
stories, and the development of a basic awareness to his/her
environment is the enrichment a child needs during this preliteracy stage. The Parents’ Collection at the Library has many
excellent books designed to help adults who are teaching a child
the joys of reading. Pam Schiller has put together a great
resource, using simple games, fingerplays, songs, stories,
and strategies to help with language development. Her
book, Creating Readers, assists you as you help the
young child explore the many ways to experience readiness for
reading.
Phonics in Context by Bronwyn Teater and Sue Horoch helps
children connect the sound-symbol relationships needed for word
attack. How do you help a child to develop word
attack skills? There are many experiences within
the pages of this book that will help a child see
the relationship of the spoken and written
word.
The Between the Lions Book for Parents by
Linda K. Rath and Louise Kennedy is based on
the award-winning public television series.
They have collaborated to amass the latest
research on how children learn to read and write. Included are
valuable tips on how to meaningfully guide children through the
proper sequence of events that will help attain literacy. This
comprehensive book deals with everything from emergent readers
to fluent readers to the child with reading difficulty.
Tracey Wood has written See Johnny Read! The 5 Most
Effective Ways to End Your Son’s Reading Problems. It is a
fact that so many children struggle with reading, and most of them
are boys. Wood is an expert on learning disabilities and she helps
you through the evaluation process and tells what action you must
take to help the child in need. If you know some youngster
experiencing reading difficulties, this will serve as an excellent
guide.
These books and others can be found in the 372.4 section of the
Junior Room’s Parents’ Collection at the Stoneham Public Library.
Stop by and read about some creative ways to guide the young
child to becoming an independent reader and writer. It is a unique
role that you play in a child’s literacy and you cannot afford to skip
any of the steps along the way.
Participants in the Friends of the Library’s outing
on the Schooner Fame couldn’t have asked for a
more perfect day for sailing. With the sun finally
shining after weeks of cold and rain, over three
dozen patrons boarded a bus headed for Pickering
Wharf in Salem on Saturday, June 11. Once they
had arrived at the Schooner Fame, a replica of the
1812 privateer made famous during the War of
1812, attendants set out for a ninety minute
pleasure cruise. The trip included a tour of the
coastline as well as sailing on the Atlantic,
catching the cool breeze of the ocean. To learn
more about upcoming events sponsored by the
Friends, contact May Forkin at (781) 438-1324
or forkin@noblenet.org.
“There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as
simply messing about in boats.”
~ Water Rat in Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows
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Yes! I would like to support the Friends of the Library.
The Stoneham
Public Library
displays local
art work on a
monthly basis.
This spring
has seen
many
wonderful
painters and
poets from
Stoneham and
surrounding
towns.
April Display:
●Original Poems by
Stoneham Public
School students
May Display:
●Mixed Media
Paintings by various
artists from the
Stoneham Senior
Center
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You can also contribute to the Junior Friends of the Library.
The Junior Friends funds youth programming including Summer
Reading, special performers, storytimes, book groups and more.
Please make checks payable to: Junior Friends of the Stoneham Library
June Display:
● Mixed Media
Paintings by Shelia
Foley and students
To learn more about
arranging a display,
contact Maureen
Saltzman at
saltzman@noblenet.
org or 781-438-1324.
July
13- “The Places We Go” Family Music
Concert with Roger Tincknell will be held at
12pm today in the Marcy Meeting Room. This
event is free and open to the public. Sponsored
by the Stoneham Cultural Council.
27- The Adult Book Discussion Group will
meet at 7pm today. Contact Maureen Saltzman
to learn more information.
29- Summer Reading ends today! Be sure to
turn in your Read-O Bingo sheets by 5pm today
to get your prizes.
August
9- Summer Reading Finale
Picnic will be held today at 11am
on the Library grounds. Purchase
tickets for 25 cents by July 27th to attend.
16- Kidstock will present a performance of
“Peter Pan” at 2pm in the Marcy Meeting Room.
This event is free and appropriate for ages 5 and
up.
31- The Adult Book Discussion Group will
meet at 7pm today. Contact Maureen Saltzman
to learn more information.
September
6- Registration for Fall Storytimes begins
15-Michael Tougias, author of Ten Hours Until
Dawn will be speaking at the 7pm Friends
meeting held in the Stoneham Room. This event
is free and open to the public.
28- The Adult Book Discussion Group will
meet at 7pm today. Contact Maureen Saltzman
to learn more information.
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A Letter from Our Director
Dear Friends and Supporters of the Library,
The Board of Trustees and the staff of the Stoneham Public
Library would like to thank the resident of Stoneham
for their steadfast support of the library during the
budget discussions of earlier this year. Thanks to
your help we received exactly enough money at
Town Meeting to qualify for State Certification in
FY 2006 and retain our State Aid and Interlibrary
Loan privileges. This will allow us to continue to
offer the quality services our patrons deserve. We are
all very grateful!
Thanks again and have a wonderful summer!
~Mary Todd, Director