Dec 2, 2009 ... Andrews, V. C. The Heavenstone Secrets. Boyle, T. C. Wild Child: And Other
Stories Literary. Bradley, Marion & Deborah Ross. Hastur Lord ...
Weeks Public Library Bulletin December 2009
Vol. 21, No. 12 Story Time Thursdays at 10am
Holiday Boxwood Tree Centerpiece Class with Felicia Motherway Wednesday, December 2, 6:30pm Make a beautiful fresh boxwood tree centerpiece to enjoy for the holidays. The boxwood tree is an elegant design made out of boxwood, your choice of color velvet ribbon, gold balls, berries and natural gypsophila. Presented by Felicia Motherway. Class limited to 15. The $30 fee includes all supplies. Register by Monday, November 30. This may be the last time Felicia presents this program so don’t miss this opportunity.
Beaded Gifts Workshop with Mary LaFreniere Wednesday, December 9, 6:30pm
Join us for stories, a craft and fun! All ages welcome, no registration required. This session runs December 3 – February 18 No Story Time on December 24 and 31.
All Ages Dance Dance Revolution Thursday, December 3, 22-4pm New music, same fun! Refreshments served.
Frosty Express Friday December 18 2:302:30-4pm Grades prepre-K to 5
Here’s an opportunity to make some fabulous beaded gifts for your holiday gift giving. Choose from several simple gift options. Mary will provide all the supplies Join us for a frosty needed to complete your projects that evening. Costs will vary depending on what beads and items are cho- celebration featuring the sen. Come create unique gifts for everyone on your classic tale, hot chocolate, cookies and a gift list. Register early, as space is limited. snowman craft.
Reading and Author Visit Harbor Ice by K. D. Mason
Wednesday, December 16, 7pm Greenland resident, Doug Zechel has recently published his first book Harbor Ice under the name K.D. Mason. Come meet the man behind this engaging new mystery set along the Seacoast of New Hampshire. The many twists and turns, will keep you guessing until the very end. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Library Holiday Wish List Add the Library to your holiday shopping list by selecting one of several wish list items from the Library Holiday Wish List. A variety of items are needed and would help staff provide residents with additional services, new equipment or new materials. Thank you in advance for thinking of the Library this holiday season.
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10am Story Time 6:30pm Teens Holiday Karaoke 17
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Future Releases December and beyond What will you be reading, watching and listening to? Circle the titles you want us to purchase and return to the library. Name: ______________________________ Phone Number: ______________ Card No. ________ Late December/January Fiction Andrews, V. C. The Heavenstone Secrets Boyle, T. C. Wild Child: And Other Stories Literary Bradley, Marion & Deborah Ross. Hastur Lord Fantasy Crais, Robert. The First Rule Suspense Deaver, Jeffery, et al. Watchlist: A Serial Thriller Dekker, Ted & Erin Healy. Burn Inspirational Ferris, Joshua. The Unnamed Green, Simon. The Good, the Bad and the Uncanny Fantasy Hall, James W. Silencer Mystery Hamilton, Steve. The Lock Artist Suspense Hess, Joan. Merry Wives of Maggody Mystery Hoffman, Beth. Saving CeeCee Honeycutt Keyes, Marian. The Brightest Star in the Sky Kostova, Elizabeth. The Swan Thieves Historical Lowell, Elizabeth. Dark Fire Mystery McCaffrey, Anne & Elizabeth Ann. Catalyst: A Tale of the Barque Cats Fantasy Oates, Joyce Carol. A Fair Maiden Oke, Janette & Davis Bunn. The Hidden Flame Parker, T. Jefferson. Iron River Suspense Rankin, Ian. Doors Open Suspense Reilly, Matthew. The 5 Greatest Warriors Suspense Suarez, Daniel. Freedom Science Fiction Taylor, Patrick. An Irish Country Girl Fantasy Todd, Charles. The Red Door Mystery Willett, Marcia. The Prodigal Wife December/early January Audio Books Brady, James. Hero of the Pacific (The Life of Legendary Marine John Basilone) Military History Crais, Robert. The First Rule Fiction Deaver, Jeffery, et al. Watchlist: A Serial Thriller Fiction Dekker, Ted & Carl Medearis. Tea with Hezbollah: Our Journey to Sitting Down with Our Enemies Current Affairs Flynn, Nick. The Ticking is the Bomb Biography Gill, Michael Gates. How to Save Your Own Life: 15 Lessons on Finding Hope in Unexpected Places Self Self--Help Hall, James W. Silencer Fiction Hamilton, Steve. The Lock Artist Fiction Hoffman, Beth. Saving CeeCee Honeycutt Fiction Jacob, Dee, et al. Velocity: Combining Lean, Six Sigma and the Theory of Constraints to Accelerate Business Improvement Business Keyes, Marian. The Brightest Star in the Sky Fiction Kostova, Elizabeth. The Swan Thieves Fiction Miller, John G. Outstanding: 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional Business Naisbitt, John & Doris Naisbitt. China's Megatrends: The 8 Pillars of a New Society Business Parker, T. Jefferson. Iron River Fiction Pink, Daniel H. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Self Self--Help
Late December/January Nonfiction Blehm, Eric. The Only Thing Worth Dying For: How Eleven Green Berets Forged a New Afghanistan Brady, James. Hero of the Pacific (The Life of Legendary Marine John Basilone) Military History Brzezinski, Mika. All Things at Once SelfSelf-Help Dekker, Ted & Carl Medearis. Tea with Hezbollah: Our Journey to Sitting Down with Our Enemies Flynn, Nick. The Ticking is the Bomb Biography Gawande, Atul. The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right Medical/Business Gilbert, Elizabeth. Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage Biography Gill, Michael Gates. How to Save Your Own Life: 15 Lessons on Finding Hope in Unexpected Places Glass, Charles. Americans in Paris: Life and Death Under Nazi Occupation Military History Klein, George & Chuck Crisafulli. Elvis: My Best Man: Radio Days, Rock 'n' Roll Nights, and My Lifelong Friendship with Elvis Presley Biography Miller, John G. Outstanding: 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional Business Naisbitt, John & Doris Naisbitt. China's Megatrends: The 8 Pillars of a New Society Business Quinn, Jane Bryant. Making the Most of Your Money Now: The Classic Bestseller Completely Revised for the Risky New Economy Personal Finance Sheldon, Michael. Mark Twain: Man in White: The Grand Adventure of His Final Years Biography Winget, Larry. Your Kids Are Your Own Fault: A Guide for Creating Responsible, Productive Adults Parenting Wood, Alice. Wealth Watchers: A Simple Plan for Having More and Spending Less Personal Finance December/early January DVDs 9 (Christopher Plummer) (500) Days of Summer (Zooey Deschanel) All About Steve (Sandra Bullock) Blind Date (Stanley Tucci) Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Animated) District 9 (Sharlto Copley) Facing Ali (Documentary) G-Force (Disney) The Hangover (Bradley Cooper) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Daniel Radcliffe) Inglourious Basterds (Brad Pitt) It Might Get Loud (Documentary) Julie & Julia (Meryl Streep) Murder by Decree (Christopher Plummer) The Other Man (Liam Neeson) Perfect Getaway (Timothy Olyphant) Public Enemies (Johnny Depp) Shattered Lives (Carl Lindbergh's) Staten Island (Ethan Hawke) Taking Woodstock (Demetri Martin)
Friday Flicks 2pm Santa Buddies (G)
December 4 Night at the Museum Battle of the Smithsonian (PG) December 11
Popcorn and punch served.
Downloadable Audio Books Now compatible with Apple devices!
Teens Holiday Karaoke Is back by popular demand! Grades 6 and up Thursday, December 10, 6:30pm Interested in singing? Come try singing along with one of our many karaoke songs! Not interested in singing? No problem! There will be a number of games to play, such as Apples to Apples, Scrabble Slam, Pictureka Card Game and Monopoly Deal Card Game. If you are not a game player come make a craft. The craft will turn out so nicely you will be able to give it away as a gift, helping you save money! Yummy holiday refreshments will be served. Please call 436-8548 to sign up.
The Downloadable Audio Book service also has a Museum Pass Reminder collection of titles that can be downloaded to Apple devices. Call now to reserve museum passes Give it a try if you have an iPod or iPhone. Instruc- for the Candlelight Stroll and your tions for these devices and Mac computers are on Holiday Recess week. Passes proour website, www.weekslibrary.org. vide free or discounted admissions to Strawbery You will need to download free software. You will Banke, the Boston Museum of Science, the New also need your library card number and the library England Aquarium, the Seacoast Science Center, code. Call or email us to get this information, 436- the Currier Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the New Hampshire Children’s Museum. 8548 or
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