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NEWSLETTER
September 2010
Volume 7, Number 9
Fall Hours at the Library
Foreign Film Feature: The Wind Journeys
Help Someone Learn to Read
Books at the Movies: The Road
The Lure and Lore of the Sea Slide Presentation
Job Fair
Film Feature: Greenberg
Atlantic Youth Orchestra in Concert
Fall Book Sale
September Book Discussions & Drop-in Groups
September Exhibit: The Creative Process
September Events for Children
Calendar of Events
Friends of the Library
Subscribe to the Newsletter
Back Issues
Contact Us
Fall Hours at the Library
The Main Library will be closed for the three-day Labor Day weekend, from Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 6. Regular hours beginning Tuesday, September 7 will be:
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Branch hours will remain Monday to Thursday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Closed Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Foreign Film Feature: The Wind Journeys
Watch the award-winning Columbian film The Wind Journeys on Thursday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
For most of his life, Ignacio Carrillo traveled the villages of northern Colombia, playing traditional songs on his accordion, a legendary instrument said to have once belonged to the devil. He eventually married and settled in a small town, leaving the nomadic life behind. But after the traumatic death of his wife, he vows to never play the accursed accordion again, and embarks on one last journey to return the instrument to its rightful owner.
On the way, Ignacio is followed by Fermín, a spirited teenager determined to become his apprentice. Tired of loneliness, Ignacio accepts the young man as his pupil and together they traverse the vast Colombian terrain, discovering the musical diversity of Caribbean culture. Hardened by a life of solitude, Ignacio tries to discourage Fermín from following in his footsteps, but destiny has different plans for them.
"Enormously satisfying"–-Variety
Colombia's Official Selection for Best Foreign Language Film - 82nd Academy Awards®
Directed by Ciro Guerra; in Spanish with English subtitles; 117 minutes; 2009.
Although not subject to rating by the Motion Picture Association of America, the film is not recommended for ages under 17 without parental permission.
Help Someone Learn to Read
"I never imagined in my whole life that I would ever be able to read. I want to say thank you to the program and especially to my teacher."--Michael K.
Would you like to help an adult learn to read? Consider becoming a volunteer tutor in the library's literacy program. LVM-Quincy provides free, one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and writing to adults on the South Shore. Come to an upcoming orientation session and find out if the program is compatible with your skills and interests and whether you want to make this volunteer commitment.
The orientation will take place at the Main Library on Wednesday, September 15 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. For more information or to register for an orientation, call 617-376-1314 or visit our Literacy Volunteer page for more details and an online application form.
Books at the Movies: The Road
Watch the big screen adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's best-selling and Pulitzer Prize-winning novel on Thursday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
Academy Award nominee Viggo Mortensen leads an all-star cast in this epic post-apocalyptic tale of a journey taken by a father and his young son across a barren landscape that was blasted by an unnamed cataclysm that destroyed civilization and most life on earth.
"The Road walks a tremendously daring and delicate line between inspiration and horror, and it does so not only in the events it depicts but in its very air and atmosphere. It was unforgettable on the page, and it impresses equally, or at least it does so remarkably often, on screen."--Portland Oregonian
"Essentially a love story, as stripped of sentimentality as the landscape is shorn of green, yet an extraordinary love story nonetheless – powerful and poignant and, even in the midst of hope's imminent extinction, hopeful too."--Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Also starring Charlize Theron, Robert Duvall, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Guy Pearce; 2009; 119 minutes. Rated R for some violence, disturbing images and language.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
The Lure and Lore of the Sea Slide Presentation
 Join coastal resource specialist and author Sandy Libby Macfarlane for a thought-provoking slide presentation and discussion of a place, an industry, and a way of life changing beyond recognition on Monday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
The catastrophic destruction in the Gulf of Mexico is a shocking reminder of the sea’s vulnerability and how abruptly a way of life can change forever. The gulf disaster is compelling news, but devastating the marine environment is not a new story.
Close to home, there is another compelling sea story – of dramatic social change colliding head-on with powerful natural forces. It begins in coastal communities before tourists and second-home buyers staked their claim, before traffic gridlock, before nearly every wooded acre was developed, and before saltwater fishing became a source of pleasure, not a livelihood.
Sandy Libby Macfarlane grew up in Quincy and worked for the Thomas Crane Library bookmobile while a student at Quincy High. Sandy, who lives in Orleans, was named “one of our finest scientists and thinkers on Cape Cod and the Islands” by Cape Cod Life. The first municipal shellfish biologist in Massachusetts, and later conservation administrator for Orleans, she has written two books, Rowing Forward, Looking Back and Tiggie: the Lure and Lore of Commercial Fishing in New England, an award-winning narrative of one of the world’s deadliest occupations. Her books will be available for sale.
Job Fair
Find out about job openings and meet potential employers at this Job Fair sponsored by the Quincy Career Center on Tuesday, September 21 from 3:00-5:30 p.m.. Mark your calendar and plan to bring plenty of resumes.
As of August 24, the following employers will be participating in the Job Fair:
Advantage Weatherization
Aerotek Staffing
Aflac
Cardi's Furniture
Dish Network
Express Employment Professionals
Gryphone Telecom
Home Depot
Macy's
New England Institute of Art
Paychex
Resource Options, Inc.
Road to Responsibility
Target
Victory Programs
Check the Job Fair calendar listing for further updates regarding participating employers.
Film Feature: Greenberg
Ben Stiller stars in Greenberg, showing on Thursday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
Roger Greenberg, single, fortyish and at a crossroads in his life, finds himself in Los Angeles, housesitting for six weeks for his more successful/married-with-children brother. In search of a place to restart his life, Greenberg tries to reconnect with old friends including his former bandmate Ivan. But old friends aren't necessarily still best friends, and Greenberg soon finds himself spending more and more time with his brother's personal assistant Florence, an aspiring singer and also something of a lost soul.
Despite his best attempts not to be drawn in, Greenberg and Florence manage to forge a connection, and Greenberg realizes he may at last have found a reason to be happy.
"The funniest and saddest movie Mr. Baumbach has made so far, and also the riskiest...He turns what might have been a case study of neurosis into an exploration of loneliness, friendship and the sense of emotional deprivation that can fester in a landscape of comfort and privilege."--The New York Times
"This is an intriguing film, shifting directions, considering Greenberg's impossibility in one light and then another. If he's stuck like this at 40, is he stuck for good? What Ben Stiller does with the role is fascinating. We can't stand Greenberg. But we begin to care about him."--Chicago Sun-Times
Starring Ben Stiller and Greta Gerwig; directed by Noah Baumbach; 107 min. Rated R for some strong sexuality, drug use, and language.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
Atlantic Youth Orchestra in Concert
Quincy's Atlantic Youth Orchestra presents a concert for all ages on Saturday, September 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
The Atlantic Youth Orchestra was formed in 2009 as a summer activity of the Atlantic Music School. Because of the hard work and dedication of its members, who range in age from 10 to 17, the AYO became a year-round group. The Orchestra plays the best in classical music and also enjoys playing jazz, blues, pop, with an emphasis on challenging the young minds, hearts and fingers.
Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library will hold their next book sale in the Main Library community meeting room on:
Thursday, September 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A special Friends’ only preview will be held on Wednesday, September 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 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 Saturday afternoon from 1:30-4:00 p.m., fill a bag for $2 (bags provided). Funds raised from the sale will support the museum pass program, children’s activities, concerts, and other special library events.
September Book Discussions & Drop-in Groups
LOCAL NON-FICTION BOOK GROUP
This group usually meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library. The focus of this group is non-fiction books of local and regional interest. On Thursday, September 2 the group will discuss The Enduring Shore: A History of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket by Paul Schneider. Copies of the book are available at the Main Library checkout desk. For more information, call Will at 617-689-8320.
 WORLD LITERATURE BOOK GROUP
This book discussion group usually meets on the second Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. The focus of this group is world literature. On Friday, September 10, the group will discuss Cellophane by Marie Arana (Peru).
Copies of the book are available at the Main Library checkout desk. For more information, call Julie at 617-376-2411.
CLASSIC READS BOOK GROUP
 This group meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library. On Wednesday, September 15, the group will discuss Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
Copies of the book are available at the Main Library checkout desk. A free screening of the movie based on the book will be held on Thursday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library. All are welcome to join the book discussion and/or attend the movie screening. For more information, call Megan at 617-376-1331.
 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 will be on Friday, September 3 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!
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.
September Exhibit: The Creative Process
 Nationally known illustrator Ken Dubrowski will present an exhibit of his work in the Main Library's Coletti Reading Room from September 1 to 30.
The exhibit will include the artist’s favorite illustrations spanning 20 years of his freelance professional work as well as many of the original sketches, in order to showcase the process an artist goes through when completing an assignment. Many of the illustrations on exhibit have appeared in publications such as The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The New York Law Journal, and in corporate advertisements for Sprint, Scudder’s Investment, Merrill Lynch and Mobil.
Dubrowski uses both traditional tools, such as pastel and watercolor, and digital media to create unique finish illustrations. He attributes his success as an illustrator to his ability to collaborate with clients to find creative solutions to unique visual problems.
Dubrowski’s pastel entitled “Oil and Water” (right) is based on a 30-year-old sketch that he recently reworked, resulting in an image especially relevant in the light of recent oil spills.
Also a custom furniture maker, painter, and landscape designer, Dubrowski’s Marshfield studio, open by appointment, showcases his collection of house portraits, murals, and limited edition prints, along with original color illustrations and furniture pieces.
September Events for Children
FALL STORYTIMES BEGIN
The library offers a variety of storytimes for children ages 4 months through 8 years. Fall sessions begin the week of Monday, September 27. Only the afternoon Explorers programs held at the Wollaston Branch require registration, which will begin on Tuesday, September 7. All week day programs are limited to Quincy residents.
Please check the children's programs page or the calendar of events for storytime schedule details. Please read the program descriptions carefully to choose a program for your child. Age limits are strictly enforced to insure that programs are age appropriate. If your child is on the age borderline between programs, please call the Children’s Room at 617-376-2411 to discuss which program would be most suitable.
STORYTIME WITH CHERYL
Join storyteller Cheryl Dunford for stories, songs, rhymes and more for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult on Saturday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
MAD SCIENCE
When you throw something out, what happens to it? Where does it go? How does it affect you, what can you do? Children ages 4-8 can explore the answers to these questions on Saturday, September 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library. You will examine commonly encountered materials and discover the rate at which they decompose. You will have a chance to study materials that don't decompose, and their new, environmentally-friendly counterparts. Finally, environmental consciousness will be raised when we explore a lake, and the things that could end up in it when people aren't careful with their garbage!
Due to space limitations, this program is limited to Quincy residents. Registration is required. Beginning Tuesday, September 7, register online. You may also call 617-376-2411 or stop by the Main Library Children's Room to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
OPEN THE WINDOW OF THE IMAGINATION MEDAL CEREMONY
Have you been working on the "Open the Window" Reading Challenge this summer? If you haven't already turned in your completed list now is the time to do it. Dan Myers, the creator of "Open the Window of the Imagination -- Read" will present medals to all who have completed the challenge on Saturday, September 25 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library.
ATLANTIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT
Quincy's Atlantic Youth Orchestra presents a concert for all ages on Saturday, September 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the Main Library. The Atlantic Youth Orchestra was formed in 2009 as a summer activity of the Atlantic Music School. Because of the hard work and dedication of its members, who range in age from 10 to 17, the AYO became a year-round group. The Orchestra plays the best in classical music and also enjoys playing jazz, blues, pop, with an emphasis on challenging the young minds, hearts and fingers.
BOOK CLUBS FOR KIDS
Do you like to read? Would you like to talk to others about books? Then you will like our book discussion groups.
The Phoenix Book Club for children in grades 5-8 meets on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a variety of books. The Club will meet on Tuesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Join us this month for details about how the group works and to share what you have been reading this summer.
The Night Owls Book Club for children in grades 3-4 will be discussing Runt by Marion Dane Bauer on Monday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Copies of the book will be available in the Children's Room beginning Monday, September 13.
What's New and Recommended
Browse online for new stuff, including books, audiobooks, and DVDs or check out our staff recommendations for FALL reading.
Friends of the Library
Do you enjoy coming to library events for kids or grown-ups? 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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