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Volume 8, Issue 10
July 1, 2016
Monday Oct. 15
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“The True University of these Days is a Collection of Books”
Thomas Carlyle
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Library Closings
Sat. July 2
We’re getting wheels! The Dattco Bus Company is generously providing us with the use of a
Mon. July 4
bus and a driver for the summer. Library staff will be making visits to the Mt. Pleasant
Independence Day
neighborhood on Mondays, 1 pm - 2:30 pm and Oval Grove on Tuesdays, 10 am -11:30 am
starting July 11. Outreach is a big part of what we do; be it visiting schools, making presentations to groups, or
delivering to the homebound. Libraries connect with the community taking the opportunity to spread the library
word.
On a less positive note, the CT State Library has notified us there will be changes to their library delivery system,
DeliverIT CT, because of budget cuts and high volume. This is how we get books from other libraries in response to
user’s requests. As of July 1, DeliverIT will no longer transport library items which are new (items owned 6 months
or less). Library users cannot place more than 5 simultaneous holds on titles not owned by their library. Libraries
are all about sharing and in our consortium, Library Connection, we agreed to share our collections with each other.
By doing so we were able to fill our users’ needs faster and stretch our budgets further. At this time, we need to
comply with these standards or we will be removed from the delivery system. You can still checkout items at
another library, return them here and DeliverIT will return it to the owning library.
Pat Rutkowski, Director
A d u l t
P r o g r a m s
Yoga With Rosemary Rorrio
Wed. July 6, 6:30 pm Community Room.
As part of the Exercise Your Mind Adult
Summer Reading programming, local yoga
instructor Rosemary Rorrio will be teaching
two basic yoga classes this summer, one in
July and one in August. Participants are encouraged to
bring water and yoga mats, if they have them. Registration
is required. Stop by or call the Information Desk
860-224-3155, ext. 125
Get Ticked Off: All About Lyme
Disease
Wed. July 13, 6:30-7:30 pm
Community Room.
Join Voices Against Lyme Disease CT for an interactive
program to learn all about Lyme Disease – how you get it,
how you can avoid it, and the symptoms to look for.
Registration is required. Stop by or call the Information
Desk at 860-224- 3155, ext. 125.
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Classic Mystery Book Club @ Jefferson
Branch
Tues. July 19, 3:30-4:30 pm Jefferson Branch
We will be reading and discussing And Then
There Were None by Agatha Christie.
Discussion books can be picked up at the library.
Cookies and Coloring Club
Wed. July 20, 6:30-7:30 pm
Community Room.
Join us for our monthly adult coloring club. We will
provide the art supplies and the cookies.
Third Thursday Theater
Thurs. July 21, 1-3 pm Community Room.
If I Stay Caught between life and death for
one revealing day, Mia has only one decision
left, which will not only decide her future
but her ultimate fate. (PG-13)
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Lunchtime Matinee
Zumba Fitness
Wed. July 27, 12 noon Community Room.
A Letter to Three Wives (1949) A letter is
addressed to three wives from their
"best friend" Addie Ross, announcing that
she is running away with one of their husbands: but
she does not say which one.
Sat. July 30, 2-3 pm Community Room.
Local Zumba instructor Athina
Loveland will teach a Zumba Fitness
class for teens and adults. Participants
are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring a
bottle of water. Registration is required.
The
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Fandom
Friday:
Harry Potter
Dr. Antonio Garcia-Lozada
Edition
Tues. April 26, 7 pm Community Room.
Tues. July 19, 4-6 pm
Community Room.
Join us for an afternoon of gaming
fun! Wii U and board games provided.
Life Hacks: Teen Budget
Wed. July 20, 4-5 pm
Community Room.
Learn how to balance your budget
and save money for school, a car, and more.
Fandom Friday: Zombies Edition
Fri.CCSU
July 8,
3:30-4:45
pm Teen Room.
professor
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sorted into your Hogwarts house, make a wand,
compete in trivia, and get a snack.
Fri. July 22, 3-4:45 pm Teen Room.
Fan! Join us for a showing of Pride
and Prejudice and Zombies, a
zombie craft, and a free snack.
Maker Monday: STEM jump rope
challenge
Mon. July 25, 3-4 pm Teen Room.
Learn how to make a hovercraft with
common household items.
Mon. July 11, 3-4 pm Community Room.
Make and keep your own jump rope
from household items. Great exercise and fun too!
Teen Movie: Zootopia
Tues. July 12, 4-6 pm Community Room.
Join us for a showing of Disney’s Zootopia
and a free snack.
Maker Monday: Grab n Go Granola
Parfaits
Mon. July 18, 3-4 pm Community Room.
Learn how to make this tasty and healthy
meal on the go!
Maker Monday: CD Hovercrafts
Teen Movie: Batman v
Superman Dawn of Justice
Tues. July 26, 4-6:30 pm Teen Room.
Join us for a showing of Batman vs
Superman and a free snack.
Teen Gaming
Wed. July 27, 4-6 pm
Jefferson Branch.
Join us for an afternoon of
gaming fun! Wii U and board games provided.
Jefferson Branch
Preschool Storytime
Lunch Brunch Discussion
Tuesdays July 5—Aug. 16, 10 am Ages 2½ to 5.
Tues. July 12, 12:30 pm
Masterminds by Gordon Korman. Bring
lunch, dessert provided. Discussion books
provided by the library. Grades 3-5.
Art Explorers
Tues. July 5 and Tues. July 26, 12:30 pm
Kids will learn about an artist and make their own
work inspired by the artist’s techniques. Grades K-2.
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Children’s Department
Time For Tots
Aladdin*
Fri. July 1, 8, 15, & 22, 29, 10 am
Storytime and time to play with toys for children
under 3 years, accompanied by an adult.
Thurs. July 14, 6:30 pm
Presented by Hampstead Stage
Company. Best suited for children ages
3-8 years, accompanied by a caregiver.
Tuesdays at the Movies
Tues. July 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2 pm
Join us on Tuesday afternoons
throughout the summer for a family
movie in the Community Room. Check
in the Children’s Department for a list
of what’s playing this week. Children
under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Read It Up!
Wed. July 6, 10 am
Meet the mascots of the New Britain Bees
and the Hartford Yard Goats. Enjoy baseball
stories, bring your camera, and get an
autograph. Everyone welcome.
Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics*
Thurs. July 7, 6:30 pm
A one-woman acrobatic performance
by Li Liu. Best suited for ages 3-8,
accompanied by a caregiver.
Go Team! Bingo!
Mon. July 18, 2 pm
For children up to age 12, accompanied
by a caregiver.
World Class Frisbee Show*
Wed. July 20, 10 am
Two-time Frisbee champion Todd
Brodeur will put on a show. Best
suited for children ages 3-8 years,
accompanied by a caregiver.
Food Play presents To Be Fit, the
Juggling Nutrition Magician Show*
Thurs. July 21, 6:30 pm
Best suited for children ages 3-8 years,
accompanied by a caregiver.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Pet Show
Wed. July 13, 10 am
Bring your pet, or just come and
enjoy the animals. Children
bringing pets must register in
advance; otherwise, registration is
not required. Everyone welcome.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
*These programs are made possible through the
generosity of the Friends of the New Britain Public
Library.
Wed. July 27, 10 am
Join team Teddy Bear. Bring your
favorite stuffed bear for a day of fun!
Best suited for children ages 3-8 years,
accompanied by a caregiver.
In It To Win It Story/Craft
Thurs. July 28, 6:30 pm
Is reading your favorite sport? Could it be?
Best suited for children ages 3-8 years,
accompanied by a caregiver.
No registration required unless noted.
Jefferson Branch
Read It Up!
Magic by Justin Mazz*
Thurs. July 7, 10 am
Meet the mascots of the New
Britain Bees and the Hartford Yard
Goats. Enjoy baseball stories, bring
your camera, and get an autograph.
Thurs. July 21, 10 am
A razzle dazzle magic show with Justin
Mazz!
Mr Gym
Thurs. July 14, 10 am
Music, movement, song, and dance!
Garden of Beats
Thurs. July 28, 10 am
Show off your rhythm, play the drums
with Conga J!
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F r i e n d s
o f
N B P L
Summer at the library began with the annual Summer Reading Bash on the front lawn and
the Friends were there giving out free books to kids who signed up for the Summer Reading
Program. We love this event. It is so much fun watching the kids pick out a book of their
own and we were delighted to give away 70 beautiful children's books.
Summer is the time when the Friends begin to plan for the year ahead. Upcoming events
are the annual textbook sale held August 22 through September 10 and our big fall book
sale October 12 through October 15. More details about these events will be in the August
newsletter.
At the Every Day Book Sale, featured categories for July are Books for the Beach and Travel. The author of the
month is Tom Clancy.
Pictures from our Summer Reading Bash
Hours & Locations
Main Library
20 High Street
(860) 224-3155
HOURS
Monday-Thursday
9 am-9 pm
Friday & Saturday
9 am-5 pm
Children's Dept.
Monday-Thursday
9 am-8 pm
Friday & Saturday
9 am-5 pm
Teen Room
(Summer Hours)
Monday-Thursday
10 am-8 pm
Friday & Saturday
10 am-5 pm
Computer Center Hours
Monday-Thursday
9 am-8:30 pm
Friday & Saturday
9 am-4:30 pm
Jefferson Branch
140 Horse Plain Road
(860) 225-4700
Monday & Tuesday
9 am-6 pm
Wednesday & Thursday
9 am-5 pm
Friday
9 am-3 pm
On Display @ the Main Library
Hall Case
Front Case
Live Concert Photographs
Library on the Go!
Dattco Sponsored
Library Book Mobile
John Atashian
Free Computer Classes
Please visit or call the Information Desk if you would like help
with computers, software, tablets, or e-readers. We can
schedule time for one-on-one assistance.
Jefferson Branch
Computer Basics Tuesday July 26 at 2 pm
Internet Basics Tuesday August 16 at 2 pm
Registration required. Call 860-225-4700 to sign up.
Editor: Pat Rutkowski, Director
Layout Design: Jason Villani