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Library Book Sale Planned for May 17th and 18th Join us for the 2013 Sale! Donations of books, CD’s, videos, children’s books, LP’s, puzzles and games have been arriving since last summer. We’ve received so many donations, it was necessary to arrange off-site storage in advance of the sale. The quantity and quality of books we’ve received confirms that this year’s sale and selection will be just as exhaustive as our last. Prices in most categories remain unchanged – representing a great value for our loyal customers.

Our Annual Book Sale is an important community event. Proceeds are used to support literacy initiatives and programming at the library. It offers an opportunity to purchase unusual, out-of-print or well-loved titles not readily available otherwise, and benefits the environment by keeping books from the landfill.   Collectors, dealers, and avid readers - everyone is certain to find something of interest at our sale. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Your support is critical to our success!

 

First Baptist Church Main Street - Bennington May 17 – 18, 2013

Page 2: Director’s letter, Library people, National Library Week Page 3: Library Volunteers Page 4: Money Smart Program Page 5: Holiday Wish List Donors, BookFest 2013 Page 6: An Evening with Chris Kimball Page 7: Spring Calendar Page 8: World Book Night

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Letter from the Director….. Fundraising is an yearlong effort for the library. In order to maintain our current programs and services, the library must raise 25% of its annual operating budget. This is a considerable undertaking, and it is accomplished by board members, busy staff and dedicated volunteers. If you have not yet contributed to our Annual Fund, there is no time like the present. Your donation, in any amount, is an important factor in our continued success. The Towns of Bennington, Shaftsbury and Woodford contribute the remaining 75%. The next time you meet one of our hard working local officials on the street, or in line at a local business, I hope you will take time to communicate your appreciation for their ongoing support of this vital community resource. By providing adequate funding for the library these officials ensure its continued existence, and it is important for the community to express it’s appreciation. Significant support comes as well from the many volunteers who give so freely of their time and talent to the library. In this edition we recognize the many individuals who have contributed over the past year by delivering book boxes to local child care centers, processing books for the collection, assisting with programs, workshops, the book sale and much more. All contribute in a meaningful way to the library’s operation, and I thank you for your ongoing support. Finally, you (dear reader) are reading this newsletter because you recognize the important role the library plays in our community and are invested in its continued success. Please consider the value the library offers to you on a personal level, and show your appreciation in any way that you can. Through financial support, donations of services and supplies, as volunteers… whatever is within your means, I hope you will join us in working to make our library the very best it can be. Lynne Fonteneau McCann

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians. All types of libraries – school, public, academic and special – participate. National Library Week is being celebrated @ Bennington Free library from April 14-20

“Communities Matter @ Your Library”

Library People:

Glory Daigneault Glory joined the library staff as bookkeeper in July of 2012. Glory brings several years’ experience to the position and very capably keeps the library’s books in good order. She lives in Shaftsbury, Vermont, with her daughters Hillary, a graduate of MAUHS, and Hannah, a 5th grade student at Shaftsbury Elementary School. In her spare time Glory enjoys flower and vegetable gardening, camping and hiking.

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 2013 APRIL 22-26 2390 Volunteer Hours donated at the Bennington Free Library in 2012 Thank you for all you do! The Bennington Free Library is fortunate to have many wonderful volunteers. In 2012 volunteers donated time in Technical Services, the Children’s Room, Adult Reference Services, Circulation, Interlibrary Loans, Administrative Services, in the Vermont History Room, during BookFest, and as Directors and Trustees* on the Library’s Board. Susan Armstrong Gabrielle Bailey Vi Baker Elissa Barry Janet Barry Alice Bennett Bennington Garden Club Bennington Rotary Club Dot Blodgett Rachella Bolton Ray Bolton Dottie Bondone Doris Bourgeois Laura Boutin Diane Brzozowski Anne Bugbee Bob Bullington Terri Bullington Meridy Capella Eva Capella Joanna Carillo Jim Carroll * Jim Cook & Dept. of Corrections Jake Cormier* Denise Cranston Rosemary Czerwinski Vivian DeMercado Dottie DePollo Tom DePollo Linda Donigan Suzy Donovan Kaitlyn Dunn Emma Ellis Lisa Flynn Anne Fort Jerry Fressola Emeline Gabriel Julianna Gabriel Auberta Galusha Marge Galvin Anita Gauthier

Anushka Giri Joyce Goeke Jon Goodrich* Kevin Gorry Susan Gratz Pat Griffin Diana Griffiths James Gunn Joe Hall Joyce Hall Mary Hall Quintessa Hay Sue Hoffman-Ogier Brennan Holland Madeline Holland Winifred Holland Michael Horwitz Diane Howard Morgan Howlett Anne Humphrey Frances Hunt Ann Hunter Doreen Hurley Thayer Jolivette Kathy Kaiser Sharon Kaiser Susan Katz Bruce Kennedy Madeline Kennedy Jan Ketterer Michel Kimball Rachel Kinney Anne Knapp Charlotte Knighton Cindy Krautheim Carolyn Kulik Aline LaFlamme Lena Leake Kelley Legacy* Satchel Lefebvre Sandy Loiterstein Maureen Loy*

Linda Lyons Dale Maturski MAU Interact Club Michael McCann Vince McLean Steve McClure Justine McGauley Jennifer McKenna Susan McKenna John McShane Norma McShane Mary Mollica Katherine Monahan Amy Jo Montgomery Robert Montgomery Jane Moriarty Melissa Morrison* Christine Morrissey * Diane Morrissey Kathy Murphy* Ruth Ann Myers* Viola Myers Dave Newell* Lea Newman Ann Nolan Donald Nolan Emily Ostler Meg Outwater Emmely Parks Rachel Payne Krystianna Pietrezak Lisa Pietrezak Marsha Pilachowski Jane Pinsonneault Rita Pinsonneault Chris Poggi Edith Prandini Ethel Pratt Jane Radocchia Frankie Ralbovsky Michael Rancourt Barbara Raskin

Al Ray Ginny Ray Barbara Roan Alicia Romac* Alison Roscoe Deena Ruege Aubrie Sauer Collette Schoelkopf Brenda Schramm Pearl Schramm Sherry Schwarz Catherine Sharkey Josie Shepard Shazeen Sherzad Constance Smith Ida Snow Barbara Spies Russell Spies Nancy Steffen Sharon Stepp Matthew Strano Bob Taff Denise Taff Alex Tenentes Claire Thompson Linda Toohey John Toscano Isabelle Tutko Mia Utkin Valter Utkin Barth Vander Els* Betty Vander Els Bob Vargo P.J. Venti* Jean Wassick Erin Watson Renee Williams Richard Wright Kathy Zemianeck Kristen Zens

Annual Volunteer Reception - Wednesday, April 24th, 3 PM

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2012 Holiday Wish List Donors Bennington Bookshop – Rick and Ellen Havlak Jo and David Berry in Honor of readers everywhere Ruthie and Ray Bolton – in Honor of the Merchand Family, Barbara Bolton, Bob & Jane Corrineau, the Babcocks, and Joan Kelly Joseph and Barbara Cancellieri, Jr. – in Honor of Donna Mattson, Frances C. Sheasholes, Bob Paquette & Bonnie Stromgren, and Diana Griffiths Wendy Sharkey - in Memory of Jean Mary Fletcher Emmalene, Juliana and Willa Gabriel Anita Gauthier – In Memory of Mary & Jack Gardner and Polly Wilson Barbara Geer Pankaj Goswami and Family – in Memory of Elizabeth Goswami Desmond & Zoe Jones Dylan and McKenzie Krawczyk Gloria Lernihan – in Memory of James T. Lernihan Sarah Halpern-Meekin in Honor of Peter Meekin Marie Miller Linda Morris – in Honor of the Staff at West Mountain Animal Hospital Emmely Parks David and Marsha Pilachowski Edie Prandini Katherine K. Ruppell in Honor of Reed Goossen Robert and Sally Sugarman Ronald & Joyce VanOrden in Honor of a Vegan Lili and Chloe Zens

In Memoriam We note with sorrow, the loss of the following supporters and friends of the Library: David Aldrich

Florence Beeman

June Carroll

Helen Clark

Arthur Hicks

Ruth Lasher

Mary Madkour

Lorraine Marrs

Phyllis Morrissey

Eleanor Murphy

Mabel Paddock

Rolf Sternberg

Rose Tobias

BookFest 2013 The library continues to seek help with our upcoming sale. Assistance sorting and during the sale is critical to its success. Please inquire at the Reference Desk for details. No experience is necessary – but a desire to work with old and/or interesting books while supporting the library is helpful! Donations are currently being accepted for the sale. Please: no encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines, moldy, damaged, dirty or musty books. The Library must pay to dispose of them!

NO DONATIONS IN MAY PLEASE! For large donations, call 442-9051 to make arrangements in advance.

Thank you!

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An Evening with Chris Kimball … at the Bennington Museum on March 1st was great fun! Many thanks to the following sponsors, individuals and businesses that contributed to its success:

Anne Morell of Manchester, Vermont, won a raffle basket filled with donations from area businesses.

America’s Test Kitchen Julie Ansiman At Home Senior Care Bakkerij Krijnen The Bank of Bennington Bennington Banner Bennington Bookshop Bennington Free Library Board of Directors Bennington Museum Bennington Potters Lin Bootle Catamount Glass Cook’s Illustrated Crazy Russian Girls Bakery Emeritus at Fillmore Pond Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

Chris Kimball autographs his latest title, The Science of Good Cooking and discusses food preparation with a fan.

GVH Studio, Inc. Hannaford Superstore Mary Kohler Madison Brewing Co. Pub and Restaurant Night Owl Bakery Nova Mae Café Price Chopper Ramuntos Pizza Shaftsbury Country Store Southwestern VT Career Development Center Spectrum Design/Jonah Spivak Vermont Kitchen Supply Vermont Moonlight Cookies Willis Insurance, Inc. Willy’s Variety Store

Local book club members cooked and read their way through The Science of Good Cooking (above). Everyone enjoyed specialty desserts donated by local bakers, while Madison’s Brew Pub offered a selection of wine and beer.

Bennington Free Library Spring Calendar 2013 April Schedule Art Displays in Children’s Room featuring Pownal Elementary. April 3, 10, 17: Pre-School Story Hour: Wednesdays at 10:30-11:30. Rotary Meeting Room. Children 3-5 years-old are invited to join us along with Dare Meunier from Second Chance Animal Center for three special story hours where pets are the stars. On April 10, bring your own stuffed animal pet. There will be no PreSchool Storyhour on April 24th. April 6: Read-to-Charlie: Jane Sobel Klonsky from the Caring Canines Pet Therapy Club along with her therapy dog, Charlie (a goldennoodle), will visit on Saturday at 2pm. Children are invited to read to Charlie or just visit with him. April 9, 16, 23: Story Rhythms For Babies & Toddlers: Tuesdays at 10:30-11:00. Rotary Meeting Room. A special time filled with stories, songs and movement for children 4 - 36 months. April 14 – April 20: National Library Week April 23: World Book Night: Children & Adults are invited to come to the library and receive a free book. April 24: Volunteer Appreciation Reception. Library will close at noon. April 25: Museum ABC’s, Meet the Bringhams: A gallery experience at the Bennington Museum for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers. Includes stories and hands-on art exploration. 1:30-2:30. April 27: Movie Matinee at 2 p.m. Free snacks! Title TBA May Schedule Art Displays in the Children’s Room featuring Bennington Elementary and Monument School. May 1, 8, 22, 29: Pre-School Story Hour: Wednesdays at 10:30-11:30. Rotary Room. Children, 3-5 years-old. May 7: How to Raise a Money Smart Child Workshop: 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Workshop for parents and adults on teaching kids about money. Free Pizza and Child Care provided. Please register by calling 442-9051 May 7, 21, 28: Story Rhythms For Babies & Toddlers: Tuesdays at 10:30-11:00. Rotary Room. Children 4 - 36 months. May 16: Museum ABC’s, The ABC’s of Architecture: A gallery experience at the Bennington Museum for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers. Includes stories and hands-on art exploration. 1:30-2:30.

May 17 & 18: Annual Book Sale: Preview Sale Friday 6-9 p.m. $10.00 admission. Saturday 9-4, free admission May 18: Children’s Programs at BFL Book Sale: Saturday at First Baptist Church on Main St. Art Experience with Linda- 10:00 to 11:00 and Story Time with Chris at 11:30. May 25: Mayfest: Check out the Library’s booth! May 27: Library Closed – Memorial Day June Schedule Art Displays in the Children’s Room featuring North Bennington Graded School. June 1: Summer Hours Begin – Library open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through August June 3: Summer Reading Brochure available to the public.

 

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Bennington Free Library Celebrates World Book Night “Spreading the love of reading, person to person” On Tuesday, April 23 starting at 2:30 p.m. for 10 minutes each hour Chris Poggi, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian and Karson Kiesinger, Reference and Adult Services Librarian will be giving away copies of two books as part of World Book Night. Chris and Karson will be outside the library (weather permitting) on Main Street sharing their love of reading. World Book Night U.S. is a celebration of books and reading held on April 23, when volunteers across America give away books within their communities to those who don’t regularly read. In 2012 over 80,000 World Book Night volunteers in four countries gave away more than 2.5 million books. Chris will be giving away copies of The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, and Karson will be giving away copies of Favorite American Poems in Large Print edited by Paul Negri. The Bennington Free Library joins The Bennington Bookshop in celebrating World Book Night. The goal of the World Book Night giveaway is to reach people who don’t regularly read and/or people who normally don’t have access to printed books.

“Knowledge is free at the library. Just bring your own container.” Anonymous

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