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NEWSLETTER
May 2008
Volume 5, Number 5
Magazine Feature: Go Outside & Play!
Spring Book Sale
Main Library Orientation Tour
Little Windows in Concert
Foreign Film Feature: The Violin
Meet the Author: Richard Marinick
Aging in Place: Home Care & Renovation Options
Video Feature: The Making of "Dance of the Midnight Moon"
Ask the Career Experts
Overcoming Pain
May Book Discussions & Drop-in Groups
May Exhibit: Quincy Public School Student Artwork
May Events for Children
What's New and Recommended
Calendar of Events
Friends of the Library
Subscribe to the Newsletter
Back Issues
Contact Us
Magazine Feature: Go Outside and Play!
Spring is finally here and the great outdoors beckons. Check out these magazines at your library (some titles are only available at other libraries in the Old Colony Library Network—just place a hold to pick up in Quincy).
Backpacker
Bicycling
Boating
Boating World
Field & Stream
Motor Boating
Outdoor Life
Outside
Runners World
Sail Magazine
Sport Fishing
Tennis
You may browse current and older issues of magazines in the Main Library Richardson building and at the branch libraries. Magazines may be checked out for two weeks and renewed for another two weeks if no other holds are waiting. If the issue you want is not available, or is owned by another library in the Old Colony Library Network, it’s easy to search and place holds in the library catalog. Go to our Catalog Help page to find out how--or just ask a librarian for help.
Spring Book Sale
The Friends of the Library will hold their next book sale on the following dates:
Friday, May 2 from 10-4
Saturday, May 3 from 10-4
Sunday, May 4 from 1:30-4
A special Friends-only preview will be held on Thursday, May 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. If you are not already a Friend, you may join that evening.
The sale features a large selection of fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books as well as non-print materials like CDs and videos. The prices are 50 cents and up. On Sunday, the final day of the sale, we charge $2 per bag; we provide the bags. Past funds raised from the sale were used to support the museum pass program, children’s activities, concerts, and other special library programs.
If you wish to volunteer for the book sale, please contact Peggy Doyle at 617-472-6812 or Jennifer Smith at jbsmith@mit.edu. If you wish to donate to the sale, please bring your materials to any branch of the library. Please no condensed books, no encyclopedias, no highlighted books, nor old textbooks (over five years old).
Main Library Orientation Tour
Take a guided walk through the library at a free orientation tour of the Main Library at 40 Washington St. on Saturday, May 3 at 10:00 a.m. Chinese interpretation will be provided. All ages are welcome to join the orientation tours.
Little Windows in Concert
Join the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library for a special evening of Irish and Appalachian music, performed by Mark Weems and Julee Glaub of Little Windows, on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Main Library.
Little Windows creates a mix of Appalachian and Irish music, and traditionally-based originals, with a special focus on unaccompanied ballads and the art of the pure voice with tight harmonies. Instrumentation includes guitar, fiddle, banjo, flute, piano and bodhrán. Mark Weems has been steeped in the Old Time Tradition for years while Julee Glaub has done the same in the Traditional Irish realm. Together they bring a beautiful blend of both traditions with a unique harmonic sound that is rare and often beckons the response from audience members, "I've never heard anything like it!" Discover the beauty and magic of their songs’ haunting melodies and lyrics as the music opens up “little windows” into a timeless, spiritual, mythical land.
Foreign Film Feature: The Violin
This award-winning Mexican film will be shown on Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
Don Plutarco, his son Genaro and his grandson Lucio live a double life: on one hand they are musicians and humble farmers, on the other they support the campesina peasant guerilla movement's armed efforts against the oppressive government. When the military seizes the village, the rebels flee to the sierra hills, forced to leave behind their stock of ammunition. While the guerillas organize a counter-attack, old Plutarco executes his own plan. He plays up his appearance as a harmless violin player, in order to get into the village and recover the ammunition hidden his corn field. His violin playing charms the army captain, who orders Plutarco to come back daily. Arms and music play a tenuous game of cat-and-mouse which ultimately results in painful betrayal.
"One of the most amazing Mexican films in many a year…moves us with its lyricism and shakes us with its honesty. A film that's moving, urgent and necessary."-- Guillermo del Toro, Director of the Academy Award® Nominated Pan's Labyrinth
Although this film is not subject to rating by the Motion Picture Association of America, it is not recommended for ages under 17 without parental permission. Films for the series are obtained through the library's membership in Film Movement, the exclusive distributor of curator-selected films from the world's top film festivals, including Cannes and Sundance.
Meet the Author: Richard Marinick
Critically acclaimed author and Quincy native Richard Marinick will read from his new novel, In For a Pound, on Monday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
From the bestselling author of Boyos, comes another brutally authentic tour de force of South Boston noir. Delray McCauley is fresh out of prison, a former State trooper wrongly convicted of beating a DEA agent into a coma during a bust gone bad. His former colleagues on the force despise him, and the Southie boyos don’t trust him. He’s barely getting by as a bartender when he gets an offer he can’t refuse: track down a safe stolen from a white shoe lawyer’s office. The problem is, others are looking for the same thing, including the lovely Mackey Wainwright, Wellesley girl turned PI. With its taut plotting and pitch-perfect sense of place, In For a Pound is the long-awaited follow up to Marinick’s electrifying debut.
Richard Marinick grew up in Quincy, graduating from North Quincy High School in 1969. He has worked as a bouncer, a Massachusetts State Trooper, a "Sand Hog" on the Big Dig in Boston, a Teamster, and was a member of an armored car and bank robbery ring, for which he served ten years in prison. Marinick is presently a re-entry instructor at the Norfolk County House of Correction, and lives and writes in South Boston.
Copies of In For a Pound will be available for purchase at the reading.
Aging in Place: Home Care & Renovation Options
AARP reports that over 80% of respondents to a recent survey want to remain in their home for as long as possible. Find out about some of the caregiving services and home design innovations that are available to help you successfully "age in place" at a free educational workshop on Tuesday, May 20 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library.
Examine the various housing and home care options available to seniors who want to remain independent as long as possible. Certified senior advisor and in-home health care manager Jennifer Moran of Home Instead Senior Care will discuss types of home care, how to find a caregiver, and how to evaluate your housing options.
Learn how you can adapt and remodel your own home to maximize safety and comfort during your retirement years. Home remodeling specialist Terry Quinn of Almar Building and Remodeling will talk about home design for aging in place, from low maintenance exteriors to accessible interiors, plus how to select a contractor and make sure renovations meet your needs. Quinn is certified as an Aging in Place Specialist by the National Home Builders Association.
Video Feature: The Making of "Dance of the Midnight Moon"
What inspires us to follow our dreams? Share one man’s experience at a free screening of the award-winning documentary video Turning Point: The Making of "Dance of the Midnight Moon" on Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
This 51-minute video program follows a songwriter's journey from the early stages of a song's development to the completion of the finished piece, with accompanying music video. In the video, Plymouth musician Michael Duggan shares his experience and acknowledges how others helped him follow his passion and make his dream a reality.
The video was directed by Quincy Access Television’s Mark Crosby and won first place in the Alliance for Community Media's Music Video Award Category, and first place in the ACM Northeast Region's Documentary Profile Award Category in 2006.
Crosby and Assistant Director Duggan will introduce the video and share their musicmaking and video production experiences after the screening.
Ask the Career Experts
Are you hunting for a job or considering a career change? Come to the library on the 4th Tuesday of each month for customized advice about the job search process, career exploration, resumes, networking and more, provided by career counselors and employment coaches from Career Moves at Jewish Vocational Service.
This free service is available by appointment only on May 27 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the
Main Library. To make a half-hour appointment, please call Judy Bottkol at 617-399-3162.
Ask the Career Experts is offered by the Library in partnership with Jewish Vocational Service of Boston, a non-sectarian organization that provides job search, employment assistance, education, training, career development, and support to individuals from all backgrounds.
Overcoming Pain
Is chronic pain impinging on your life and frustrating both you and those around you? Discover ways to work with and reduce pain, including reiki, visualizations, breathing, and other energy-healing techniques at a free seminar on Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
Learn to recognize that you can prevent pain from running your life, and begin to participate in activities that are meaningful for you. Seminar leader Timothy Kunz graduated from the Barbara Brennan School of Healing in New York, and is a reiki master in Usui and Karuna reiki. Kunz has worked extensively with pain in his role as a chaplain at Beacon Hospice in Boston.
May Book Discussions & Drop-in Groups
 FRIDAY MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION
This book discussion group meets on the second Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. The focus of this group is world literature. On Friday, May 9, the group will discuss In Sunlight, in a Beautiful Garden by Kathleen Cambor. Copies of the book are available at the Main Library checkout desk. For more information, call Julie at 617-376-2411.
 WEDNESDAY EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION
This group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Main Library. On Wednesday, May 21, the group will discuss A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers. Copies of the book are available at the Main Library checkout desk. New members are welcome
to join anytime. For more information, call Megan at 617-376-1331.
THURSDAY EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION
This group meets the first Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Main Library. The focus of this group is non-fiction books of local and regional interest. On Thursday, May 1, the group will discuss American Bloomsbury: Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau: Their Lives, Their Loves, Their Work by Susan Cheever. Copies of the book are available at the Main Library checkout desk. For more information, call Will at 617-689-8320.
 BOOKED FOR LUNCH @Main Library
Read any good books lately? Looking for something new to read? Bring a brown bag lunch--or grab a sandwich or salad at the library café--and join other readers for an informal conversation about books on the first Friday of each month. The next meeting is on Friday, May 2 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Main
Library atrium. The group meets near the café--just look for the brown Booked for Lunch sign on the table. Drop in anytime and check out this friendly group!
 COOKING WITH BOOKS @Adams Shore Branch
Love to cook? Love to read cookbooks? Join other food lovers on the second Monday of each month to review new cookbooks, share favorite recipes, and perhaps take a turn at cooking something for others to sample. This group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Adams Shore Branch Library, 519 Sea St., Quincy. On May 12, we'll talk about CHICKEN. You are invited to bring one of your favorite recipes to share. For more information, call 617-376-1325.
MOVIE MATINEE @North Quincy Branch
See a variety of films selected with older adults in mind at this weekly program, most Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. at the North Quincy Branch. Films include travel, humor, and biography as well as full-length feature films.
May Exhibit: Quincy Public Schools Student Artwork
QPS student artwork will be on display from May 5 to May 16 in the Coletti Reading Room. A public reception will be held on Thursday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m.
May Events for Children
GYMBOREE ON THE GO
The Quincy Family Network and the Thomas Crane Public Library are sponsoring Gymboree Music On the Go for ages 2½ to 4 (must be 2½ by May 6th). This will be a four-week program on Tuesdays from May 6th - 27th, held at the Adams Shore Branch Library.
Sign up for one of the three sessions being offered:
9:30-10:15 a.m.
10:30-11:15 a.m.
11:30-12:15 p.m.
We ask that you be available to attend all four weeks. Registration is required by calling Joan at (617) 479-8181 x169 beginning Monday, March 31.
ENGLISH/CHINESE DROP-IN STORYTIME WITH MICHELLE
Join storyteller Michelle Andrews on Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library for stories, songs rhymes and more for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. The program will be presented in English with Cantonese and Mandarin interpretation. No registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Library.
SATURDAY FUN FOR LITTLE ONES
Join children’s librarians Jane Miller and Gail Columbare as they present Mother Goose and Little Bo Peep: A Nursery Rhyme and Song Extravaganza, a fun-filled program of stories and songs for children ages 0-4 accompanied by an adult on Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library. No registration is required but space is limited to the first 125 people. When we reach capacity seating for the meeting room we will close the doors.
MAD SCIENCE: Space, the Final Frontier
This Mad Science of Greater Boston workshop for children ages 4-8 is a fun introduction to the science of astronomy and to the vastness of the Universe. The children will explore the outer reaches of space through hands-on activities and will understand why we continue our voyages of discovery to the Moon and beyond!
In the workshops, participants will use simple materials to quickly learn their way around the skies, and a model of the planets will demonstrate the different, relative sizes of the planets in our galaxy. The children will also get the opportunity to see what happens when asteroids strike the earth or other planets, and will uncover how stars can actually produce raw material that is the basis of life on earth. Space. The Final Frontier is an exciting way to explore why, for centuries, people have been fascinated by the stars and the planets. The children will also make their very own propeller-driven rocket ship!
This workshop will be held on Saturday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library.
Registration is required, beginning Monday, May 5. Stop by the Main Library Children's Room or call 617-376-2411 to register. Due to space limitations, this program is limited to Quincy residents. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
BOOK CLUBS
The Library offers three book discussion groups for kids: Night Owls 3 for third graders, Night Owls 4 for fourth graders, and the Phoenix for grades 5-8. Each group meets once a month at the Main Library. Call or stop by the Main Library Children's Room for more information or to register.
What's New and Recommended
Browse online for new stuff, including books, audiobooks, and DVDs or check out our staff recommendations for SPRING reading.
You can also sign up to receive monthly updates in your e-mail. There are booklists for every age and interest, including bestsellers, fiction and mystery, large print, audiobooks, books for kids and teens, DVDs, and more. Each booklist features titles, reviews, and links to the library catalog, so reserving the titles you want is quick and easy.
To see lists of additional new materials, check out the New in the Library lists in the Old Colony Library Network online catalog. To see only new titles owned by a Quincy library, go into the catalog from our Catalog Search page. To see new titles owned by all libraries in the Old Colony Library Network, go into the catalog from the OCLN website using the catalog search box, without logging in with your library card number.
Friends of the Library
Become a Friend of the library! Your Friends membership fee ($10 for individuals, $15 for families) helps support museum passes and events for all ages. For more information about
the Friends, go to the Friends
of the Thomas Crane Public Library page or pick up a brochure at the library.
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