NEWSLETTER

August 2006
Volume 3, Number 8

Massachusetts ParksPass Now Available
WHAT'S BUZZIN' at your library: Readers' Raffles for All Ages
Foreign Film Series
Anime Feature: Naruto, Vol. 1
Ongoing Programs for Adults: Basic Internet Classes, Book Discussion Groups & Movies
August Exhibit
August Events for Children
What's New in the Library's Collection
Recommended Summer Reading
Calendar of Events
Friends of the Library

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WHAT'S BUZZIN' at your library: Summer Readers' Raffles for All Ages
Will you be a lucky winner this summer? Just read--or listen to--a book and fill out a review slip to enter a weekly raffle for a bookstore gift card. This is an activity for the whole family, sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.

Adults and teens may enter the weekly adult raffle and children ages 0-13 may enter the weekly children's raffle.

Each week, one adult or teen will win a $20 gift card! Here's how the ADULT/TEEN RAFFLE works:

• Whenever you finish a book, pick up a review slip at the library or fill out a review online
• A winner will be drawn late on Friday afternoons, July 7 - August 25 from the reviews submitted that week
• Winners will be notified by phone or e-mail

Each week, five children will win $10 gift cards! Here's how the CHILDREN'S RAFFLE works:

• You may enter two chances each time you visit the library
• Pick up review and chance slips when you check out
• Fill in the slips and return them on your next visit
• Winners will be drawn late on Friday afternoons, July 7 - August 25
• Winners will be notified by phone or e-mail

Keep an eye out for library displays of the books that readers review and recommend.

Remember: relax, have fun, and READ this summer!

Foreign Film Series
This summer's free film series concludes with films from India and Slovenia. Please note that the film scheduled for the August 17 screening has changed, due to a delayed release date for the previously scheduled film, Who's Camus Anyway. 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.

Remaining screenings are scheduled for two Thursdays in August at 7:00 p.m. in the library's community meeting room. Although the films are not subject to rating by the Motion Picture Association of America, they are not recommended for ages under 17 without parental permission.

AUGUST 3: A Peck on the Cheek [Tamil & Sinhala with English Subtitles]
Directed by Mani Ratnam, India
Winner, National Film Awards, India (six Silver Lotus Awards)
Winner, Los Angeles Indian Film Festival (Audience Award for Best Film)
Amudha, adopted by Thiru and Indira and growing up with the couple's two sons, is blissfully unaware of her parentage, until the couple decides to inform her of it on her ninth birthday. At first shocked into disbelief, Amudha then expresses her determination to seek out for her biological mother. The search takes the family to strife-torn Sri Lanka, where Amudha comes face-to-face with reality, and reconciles herself to it. "Charming and consistently entertaining...the performers are expressive, and the cinematography is absolutely gorgeous."--San Francisco Chronicle

AUGUST 17: Spare Parts [Slovenian with English Subtitles]
Directed by Damjan Kozole, Slovenia
Official Selection, Cannes Film Festival
Nominated, Golden Bear Award (Berlin International Film Festival)
Nominated, Golden Dolphin Award ( Festroia-Troia Int'l Film Festival)
In a story straight from the headlines, hard-drinking, chain-smoking Ludvik spends his nights smuggling illegal refugees in his van from Croatia, across Slovenia, and into Italy. The young and inexperienced Rudi is his new assistant. Director Kozole refuses to paint the world in black and white, as Ludvik and Rudi cope with life in a rundown town, home to the only nuclear power plant in the former Yugoslavia. "...one of the most powerful and provocative movies of the year...a remarkable film."--The Guardian

Anime Feature: Naruto, Vol. 1
Join us for a screening of the Japanese anime feature film Naruto, Vol. 1 on Thursday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.

Deep within the Hidden Leaf Village, sharp and cunning Ninja carry amazing talents and powers while Naruto Uzumaki carries an amazing secret. Twelve years ago, the fourth Hokage sacrificed himself to save the village by sealing the Nine-tailed Fox Spirit inside this orphaned newborn. Now, this plucky prankster must do what it takes to achieve his life-long goal to become the next Hokage!

The program is intended for adults and teens aged 13 and older and is not suitable for younger audiences. For more information, call 617-376-1301.

Ongoing Programs for Adults
BASIC INTERNET CLASSES
A free Introduction to the Internet class will be offered on the fourth Wednesday morning of each month this summer in the Main Library computer lab. This class covers Internet basics such as Web browser features and how to do a Google Web search. Previous experience using a mouse and keyboard is required. If you do not, or if you have any questions, please call 617-376-1316 or stop by the Main Library reference desk (second floor). Classes are scheduled for July 26 and August 23 at 10:00 a.m. No advance registration is required.

FIRST FRIDAY BOOKED FOR LUNCH
Read any good books lately? Looking for something new to read? Bring a brown bag lunch and join other readers in a lively exchange of authors and titles on the first Friday of each month. The next meeting is on August 4, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Main Library atrium (outside the cafe). If you have read a book you would like to share or are looking for something new to read, this is the group for you. Drop in this month--there's always room for another reader!

SECOND FRIDAY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
This book discussion group meets on the second Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. As a convenience to parents with small children, the group will meet in the Main Library Children's storytime room and little ones are welcome. Age appropriate activities will be available to entertain the children while we talk.

On August 11, the group will be discussing The Hours by Michael Cunningham. Copies of the book are available at the Main Library Children's Room desk. For more information, call 617-376-2411.

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MATINEE
See a variety of films selected with older adults in mind at this weekly program held at the North Quincy Branch Library at 2:15 p.m. on most Wednesdays. Films include travel, humor, and biography as well as full-length feature films. For more information, call the North Quincy Branch at 617-376-1320.

August Exhibit
Quincy resident Suzanne Neville Reynard presents Faces of the Forest, an exhibit of nature photography, from August 1-31 at the Main Library. A public reception will be held on Sunday, August 6 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Ms. Reynard's elemental images of rocks, trees, logs, plants and water reveal the faces of people, animals and mythical creatures. The photographs were taken during walks through various local parks and all of the images are un-manipulated.

Growing up next to the forest and marshlands of the Weir River, Ms. Reynard discovered sculpted friends looking back at her from the rocks and trees. With formal study (a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography degree from Mass. College of Art), she learned to capture her imagination through the lens of the camera. Ms. Reynard invites you to follow in her footsteps and discover the unique faces of nature.

August Events for Children

The Library continues to hum with activity for kids in August during What's Buzzin' at your library, this summer's library adventure.

For more details about the Readers' Raffle for kids or the wide variety of events and activities mentioned below, go to the What's Buzzin' Web site or check our online calendar of events.

Art-To-Go
A series of weekly art activities that travel throughout Quincy. Projects are open ended to accomodate toddlers and preschoolers with an adult's help, and older children on their own. Drop in any time between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Mondays at the Main Library, Tuesdays at Adams Shore, Wednesdays at Wollaston, and Thursdays at North Quincy.

Monday Night Crafts
Mondays and 7:00 p.m., 8/7, 8/14, for ages 8+
Registration required.
August 7th - Firefly Necklaces - Main Library, registration begins 7/31
August 14th - Wooden Bug Houses - Adams Shore Branch, registration begins 8/7

PJ storytime with Joan Goodman
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. - 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 for ages 2-5
Main Library Children's Room
Join storyteller Joan Goodman for a pajama storytime designed especially for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. So use up some of that boundless energy singing, dancing, and listening to stories.

Summer Storyteller Series
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. - 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, for ages 5+
Main Library Meeting Room
July 25th - Carolyn Martino
August 1st - Sharon Kennedy
August 8th - Christopher "Kavi" Carbone
August 15th - Sparky's Puppets

Rosalita's Puppets - Rosalita and the Giant Bug
Monday, July 24th at 2:00 p.m. for ages 4-7 with an adult
North Quincy Branch Library
A marionette show featuring Rosalita and a variety of spiders, butterflies and bees.

Storycraft
Wednesday, Aug. 9th at 7:00 p.m. for ages 8+
Wollaston Branch Library
Come hear a story or two and do a related craft project.

Insects Inside and Out
Wednesday, Aug. 16th at 2:00 p.m. for ages 3+
Adams Shore Branch Library
John Root presents a program on finding, watching and caring for native insects of Massachusetts. Weather permitting we will begin by searching around the library for insects to observe. Terraria and aquaria containing various indigenous insect species in various stages of their life cycles will be available for viewing, magnifying lenses will be provided. During this participatory program you will learn much about the insects that share our homes ad yards.

Big Ryan's Tall Tales
Friday, Aug. 18th at 10:30 a.m. for ages 0-4 with an adult
Main Library
A program of storytelling, music, movement, puppets and interactive play especially for our youngest patrons. So join us for a fun time singing and dancing and listening to stories.

Historical Weapons Demonstration
Saturday, Aug. 19th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for all ages
Main Library front lawn
Two instructors from Guard Up will display historical weapons, including Japanese samurai swords, a Chinese Singing sword and an miniature version of a working English trebuchet which will be used to launch water balloons at targets on the lawn. Demonstrations will be given of traditional fencing and then the instructors will suit up in full armor for a medieval sword fight. In case of in rain the program will be moved indoors.

Origami
Tuesday, Aug. 29th at 7:00 p.m. for ages 10+
North Quincy Branch Library
Learn how to make a few origami shapes. If you already know how to do origami, show us your favorites and check out our collection of origami books.

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.

Last Modified: July 21, 2006
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