Dec 6, 2013 ... October 3: Broken Verses by Kamila Shamsie. October 24: Dreams of Trespass:
Tales of a Harem Girlhood by Fatima Mernissi. November 14: ...
Learning and Leisure for Life
Fall 2013
Friends of the Norway Memorial Library Newsletter
258 Main Street Norway, Maine 04268 (207) 743-5309
www.norway.lib.me.us
Norway Memorial Library offers Let’s Talk About It Book Group Norway Memorial Library is the first Maine library selected by the Maine Humanities Council to offer Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys: Points of View, a free reading and discussion group with copies of books available at the library. This program is provided by the Maine Humanities Council’s Maine Center for the Book in cooperation with the Maine State Library. This Let's Talk About It series is an extension of NML’s summer programs featuring materials in the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf that was awarded to NML by the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities early in 2013. The series will consider the bookshelf theme “Points of View” and feature discussions facilitated by Reza Jalali.
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. October 3: Broken Verses by Kamila Shamsie October 24: Dreams of Trespass: Tales of a Harem Girlhood by Fatima Mernissi November 14: Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi December 5: House of Stone: a Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East by Anthony Shadid “Exploring ideas and issues through literature has always been exciting and fun,” said Lizz Sinclair, Director of The Center for the Book at the Maine Humanities Council. “We find that there is great interest among adults in getting together to discuss what they’ve read with others. Having a discussion leader like Reza Jalali who is both excited about the readings and skilled in facilitating can help to deepen this experience.” Books for the program are available for loan at the library. Please call 743-5309 ext. 1 to register. This program is offered to Maine libraries through the Maine Humanities Council by a grant from the Belvedere Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. For more information about Let’s Talk About It and the work of the Maine Humanities Council, see www.mainehumanities.org or call the office in Portland at 207-773-5051
Thank you to all Friends of Norway Memorial Library! Thank you to all who support the library by renewing membership in the Friends of NML, joining for the first time, purchasing raffle tickets, or donating to and shopping at the annual used book sale. This year’s membership drive theme was Many Hands, One Community. It inspired unique, locally crafted membership prizes. A book quilt was made by Library Friends Jane Brown, Kathy DiBenedetto, Allison Rosenblatt, Ann Siekman, Nancy Steede and staff member, Julia Hoisington. A handmade basket was made and donated by Shelley Julia Hoisington & Doris Jacobs display Griffith and a wooden clipboard was made by Tree Works and donated by the Progress Center of Norway. the Book Quilt. Julia was one of the quilters The basket was won by Elizabeth Larsen, the and Doris was the clipboard went to Ken and Vicki Vogel and the winner winner of the quilt. of the raffled basket filled with chocolate treats was Cynthia Wescott. Thank you to everyone who made the membership drive and the used book sale successful. These two fundraisers make it possible for the Friends to fund the library’s audio book and video collections, sponsor programs, provide fun, free events and publish three yearly newsletters.
Adult craft night @ the library!
Eggnog & Paper Crafts December 10th 6:30pm We will be making:
Wrapping Paper Bows Gift Tags Cards & Envelopes Paper Ornaments Garlands Holiday Banners 3D Snowflakes And More!
Reza Jalali—LTAI Discussion Facilitator Reza Jalali is the Muslim Chaplin at Bates College and Coordinator for Multicultural Student Affairs at the University of Southern Maine. In addition, Jalali, a Kurd from Iran, is recognized as one of the eminent ethnic Americans in Making It in America: A Sourcebook on Eminent Ethnic Americans (©2001 by Elliott Robert Barkan).
During the month of October Jalali will be traveling as part of a delegation to Israel and Palestine.
Senator King’s Office @ the library As part of Senator King’s initiative “Your Government, Your Neighborhood,” King’s office sends seven constituent service representatives to communities throughout the state every month to provide alternative outreach opportunities that complement King’s permanent office locations. A representative will be at Norway Memorial Library on the following dates from 10:00 am-12:00 p.m. Thursday , October 10 Thursday, November 14 Thursday, December 12
Publications by Jalali Children’s Book: Moon Watchers: Shirin's Ramadan Miracle Foreward: New Mainers: Portraits of Our Immigrant Neighbors by Pat Nyhan Forthcoming December 2013 A collection of short stories: Homesick Mosque
October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month Come by the library and check out some resources For further information visit http://www.ncadv.org/takeaction/ DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth.php
Book Chats 2.0 Thursday Evenings at 6:30 p.m. Monthly Beginning in February! We are reintroducing Book Chats, informal book discussions with no required reading. This time each book chat will focus on a particular theme, characteristic, or genre in literature. Participants are asked to read at least one book focusing on that month’s topic . The February book chat date and theme will be announced in January 2014.
Summer Program Wrap-up The library staff wants to thank everyone who participated in our summer series Muslim Journeys. We had a total of 193 people come to programs about Muslims, their culture and faith. The six-part program included a kickoff, film night, three book discussions, and a finale with Middle Eastern music ensemble Okbari. The library was fortunate to have guest speakers with expert knowledge of the Middle East that enhanced our program series. Those individuals included Reza Jalali of Bates College and USM, Henry Hamilton retired humanitarian worker, Heather Lindkvist of Bates College, Anne Marie Wolf of UMF, and Amos Libby and Eric LaPerna (Bowdoin College and Bates College) of Okbari . We also want to thank the Friends of Norway Memorial Library and the Maine Humanities Council for their financial support of our programs.
Children & Teens Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day
Thursday, October 3, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. In the Children’s and Teen Departments
Enjoy crafts, snacks, and books from a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Reads Day is an national celebration of literacy and reading. It’s official day nationwide is Saturday, October 5, but the children’s and teen departments at NML will get a head start on October 3. Come in costume as your favorite Star Wars character.
Norway Downtown Halloween Fest Friday, October 25, 2-5 p.m. This family-friendly annual event features activities along the length of Main Street. The library welcomes you to have your picture taken with Baxter the Library Cat, make a fun Halloween craft, and enjoy Halloween stories. Healthy snacks are provided by Healthy Oxford Hills and served in the children’s room.
Stories with Monda Can’t make a Wednesday morning Story Time? Join Monda on October 2 at 1:30 p.m. for an afternoon story time for preschool age children. Ongoing programs in the children’s room Stay and Play meets Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1-5 and their parents or caregivers. This is a great time to experience uninterrupted play with your child. Story Time is held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. It a story and song program followed by an optional craft period for children ages 2-5. This is a great opportunity for children to have social interaction. Music & Movement is held every Friday at 10:30 a.m. It is for children from birth—2 years old and features songs, movement, and instruments. Bring your child and have a great time.
Teen Services
@ NML Teen Read Week is celebrated annually the third week of October. Libraries across the world celebrate with special events and programs aimed at encouraging teens to read for pleasure. This year’s theme is “Seek the Unknown @ your library.” Watch for news about Teen Read Week at NML. Cynthia, Teen Services Coordinator, is working Do you write? Would with OHCHS to you like to meet with collaborate on programs other teens who do? that support teens in their Talk to Cynthia about academic pursuits. Watch joining the Teen Writers for more information at NML. coming soon.
Teens Write!
Teens who use the Teen Room at the library find a place to do homework, relax with friends, listen to music, have a snack, play games that are challenging and fun, and more. Percent of The Teen Room is increase in open Tues., Wed., and Young Adult Thur., 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. books For more about teen borrowed from NML programs at NML, see over the last 5 years. Cynthia in the Teen Room or visit the NML Teen Teens Read! Facebook Page!
Save the date for the... Friends of Norway Memorial Library’s Annual Holiday Party
Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Norway Memorial Library in its current location.
1938-2013
Library News Library furlough days announced at the beginning of FY 2014 have been canceled. Thank you to David Holt and the Board of Selectmen of Norway for convening a special town meeting in September. We also thank all those who came to the meeting and voted to restore the funds. The original cuts in funding were made during the budget writing process in anticipation of a greater loss in revenue sharing from the state of Maine than were actually realized. “A Library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.” –Henry Ward Beecher
The library’s website address is: www.norway.lib.me.us
Friends of Norway Memorial Library 258 Main Street Norway, Maine 04268
