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NEWSLETTER
January 2007
Volume 4, Number 1
New Monthly DVD List
Main Library Tours
CyberTalk: Download This!
Anime Feature: InuYasha
Film Feature: Something Like Happiness
Concerts at the Crane: The Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble
Drop-in Book Groups
Monthly Book Discussions
Computer Classes: Basic Internet, Email & Word
January Exhibit: Wildlife Photography by Joe Poggi
January Events for Children
What's New in the Library's Collection
Recommended WINTER Reading
Calendar of Events
Friends of the Library
Subscribe to the Newsletter
Back Issues
Contact Us
New Monthly DVD List
If it seems like there are never any new movies on the library shelf, it's because these items are in such demand that as soon as they are returned they are quickly checked out again. Now you can find out what's new by browsing our new DVD titles online. Quickly check shelf availability and put your name on the waiting list for popular titles.
The list will include feature films as well as popular non-fiction titles such as documentaries that have been added to the Main Library collection within the last month. Titles may include both new movies and classic titles that have been reissued on DVD.
Main Library Tours
Are there sections of the library that you've never explored? Or maybe you just feel a bit lost when you pay a visit? Take a guided walk through an architectural jewel in the heart of Quincy--and find out what's there for you--at a free orientation tour of the Main Library at 40 Washington St. Beginning January 6, orientations will be provided on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Discover the quiet beauty of Quincy's original library building, a masterpiece designed by renowned architect H.H. Richardson in 1882 and recently restored to its original glory, now the home of 180 current magazine titles from Antiques to Yoga Journal. Take a close look at the carved brownstone bas relief sculpture on the exterior of the 1939 Coletti reading room--and check out the monthly art exhibit inside. Then explore the newest addition, a distinctive contemporary interpretation of Richardson's Romanesque style constructed in 2001, where you will find everything from audiobooks to
Internet computers to zoo passes! All ages are welcome to join the orientation tours. Interpretation in Cantonese and Mandarin will be provided.
Upcoming orientations are scheduled for February 3, March 3, April 7 and May 5.
CyberTalk: Download This!
Want to download music but aren't sure how? Afraid of catching a nasty computer virus? Discover how to safely download all types of digital media, from music to movies, books to radio shows at Download This! on Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
Whether you've downloaded media before but want to learn about some hip sites or are totally new to the experience, this program will showcase cool freebies available using your library card--including classical music, jazz archives and audiobooks--and will evaluate the safety and quality of outside Web sources. Learn about MP3s, iTunes, audible.com and more, and find out how media can be downloaded hassle-free. No registration is required.
Film Feature: Something Like Happiness
You are invited to a screening of the recently released film Something Like Happiness [in Czech with English subtitles] on Thursday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Tonik and Dasha grew up together in the same housing project on the outskirts of a small industrial city. Now the childhood friends are adults, each struggling with feelings of desire and loneliness, longing and failure. By turns poignant, absurd and profoundly moving, beautifully directed and featuring a host of flawless performances, Something Like Happiness is the second feature from award-winning Bohdan Slama.
"Beautiful little movie. See it if you can."--Ty Burr, The Boston Globe
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.
Anime Feature: InuYasha
This month's anime feature will be shown on Thursday, January 11 at the Main Library.
 Kagome Higurashi is on her way to school when she is abruptly transported through an ancient well into feudal Japan. Surrounded by monsters and magic, Kagome teams up with the half-demon InuYasha to recover the missing pieces of a magical gem that could cause disaster if it falls into the wrong hands.
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.
Concert at the Crane: The Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble
Enjoy a variety of chamber music pieces at this month's Concert at the Crane. This monthly series for all ages features music, dance, and stories from a variety of cultural traditions on Sunday afternoons from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
On January 21, The Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble presents one of Franz Joseph Haydn's famous London Trios paired with the virtuosic Duo Concertante by Bernhard Molique and the charming Baroque Trio Sonate in G Major by Georg Philipp Telemann, one of their favorite trios for flute, violin and cello.
Since its inception in 2000, The Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble has established itself as an ensemble on the move by presenting diverse and engaging programs from the chamber music repertoire for wind and string instruments.
Flutist Bonnie Cochran performs regularly throughout the Boston area and has performed with The Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble, Willow Flute Ensemble, Boston Civic Symphony Orchestra, Metrowest Symphony, the National Flute Association (NFA) Professional Flute Choir and the Harvard Square Chamber Orchestra among others. Recently, Bonnie was a 2004 winner of the NFA's Convention Performer Competition, where she performed the newly rediscovered CPE Bach Concerto in D Major.
Melissa M. Bull began playing the violin at age five. Throughout her schooling, she received numerous awards, succeeded at multiple national competitions and music festivals, and was the youngest musician (age 11) ever to win a professional position with the York (PA) Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Bull has performed in such prestigious venues as New York City's Carnegie Hall, Pittsburgh's Heinz Hall, New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, and Boston's Symphony Hall.
Cellist Kate Marsch holds a MM and a Graduate Performance Diploma from The Boston Conservatory and also graduated magna cum laude with a BM in Music Performance and Education from the University of Houston. Currently, Kate teaches cello lessons in Wellesley and works as a freelance performer throughout the greater Boston area. She has performed with the Rhode Island Philharmonic, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project is Principal Cello with the Boston Civic Symphony among others.
Mark your calendar for upcoming Concerts at the Crane, including Chu Ling Dance Academy on February 11 and Tom O'Carroll, Irish Troubador on March 18. All performances are free and sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
Drop-in Book Groups
 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 January 8, we'll be Cooking Light. You are invited to bring a favorite recipe to share.
For more information, call 617-376-1325.
 LET'S TALK @North Quincy Branch
Drop in and find out about great new and tried-and-true books the library has on a variety of popular topics such as gardening, cooking and travel. Library staff will highlight a different subject each month on the first Tuesday evening of the month from 7:00-8:00 p.m. You are also invited to share YOUR favorite books and other resources on this month's topic, or any other good books you've come across lately. On January 2, Let's Talk Biographies! For more information, call 617-376-1320.
BOOK CHAT @Wollaston Branch
If you like to read and enjoy talking about books, drop by and join other readers for an informal chat about books on the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is Wednesday, January 17 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. For more information, call 617-376-1330.
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 Friday, January 5 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!
Monthly Book Discussions
 FRIDAY MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION
This book discussion group usually 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. Adult readers of all ages are welcome to participate, with or without children!
On Friday, January 19, the group will discuss The Hungry Tide by Amitov Ghosh. Copies of the book are available at the Main Library Children's Room 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, January 17, the group will discuss The Language of Baklava: a Memoir by Diane Abu-Jaber. 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, January 4, the group will discuss Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 by Stephen Puleo. Copies of the book are available at the Main Library checkout desk. For more information, call Will at 617-689-8320.
Computer Classes
Improve your computer skills at the library this month. All classes are free, but space is very limited, so please sign up by calling 617-376-1316. Classes are held in the Computer Lab on the second (top) floor of the Main Library.
All classes require some previous experience using the mouse and keyboard. If you do not have mouse/keyboard experience, you may call 617-376-1316 to arrange for a one-on-one tutorial, or ask us about online practice tutorials.
INTERNET BASICS I
Date: Wednesday, January 10
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
This class will introduce you to common features found on most Web sites. Learn about links, navigation and scrolling. Get hands-on practice using your new skills on several interesting Web sites.
INTERNET BASICS II
Date: Wednesday, January 17
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In this follow-up class, we will use Google to do some basic searches. Learn how Google works, how to search, and how to evaluate results. Get hands-on practice doing searches.
INTRODUCTION TO E-MAIL
Date: Wednesday, January 24
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Using Yahoo's free e-mail service, learn how to compose, send, forward and reply to messages, attach files, and create and use an address book. Please create a Yahoo e-mail account before class (even if you already have an account with a different provider, such as Comcast or Hotmail) and be sure to bring e-mail addresses of friends or family members with you to class.
INTRODUCTION TO WORD
Wednesday, January 31
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Whether you want to create a simple letter, complete a class assignment or write a novel, this class will help you create, save, format, edit, spell-check and print a document. You also will learn several tips and shortcuts that make Word easy to use.
January Exhibit
Quincy photographer Joe Poggi presents an exhibit of his work, entitled Through My Lens: Photos of Quincy, from January 2 to 31 in the Coletti Reading Room on the first floor of the Main Library. A public reception will be held on Saturday, January 6, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Joe Poggi is an amateur naturalist with a love of wildlife and photography. His images are inspired by an appreciation of the beauty, purpose, and order of the natural world and illustrate the variety of living things that surround us and often go unnoticed. Mr. Poggi has been a Boston Police Detective for 37 years and has resided in Quincy with his family for 21 years, where nature photography has brought him solitude, tranquility, and wonder.
January Events for Children
WINTER STORYTIME REGISTRATION
Registration for winter storytimes will begin Friday, January 12 at 9:00 a.m. (1:00 p.m.at Adams Shore and North Quincy Branches). For storytime schedule details, visit the library or go to our General Information page.
Registration is limited to Quincy residents and each child may only register for one storytime. Children must be of age by the first meeting. Call or stop by the storytime location to register. Programs fill very quickly.
SATURDAY FUN FOR LITTLE ONES: Dream Tale Puppets
On Saturday, January 13 at 10:30 a.m., Dream Tale Puppets presents two classic fairytales--The Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood--especially for children aged four and younger, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
ENGLISH/CHINESE STORYTIME WITH MICHELLE
Bring your child to a free English/Chinese drop-in storytime on Saturday, January 20 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library. Join storyteller Michelle Andrews for stories, songs, rhymes and crafts for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. This special storytime will be interpreted in Cantonese and Mandarin. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
MAD SCIENCE: LIFE IN THE SEA
At this Mad Science of Greater Boston workshop, children will discover ocean habitats by experimenting with seawater and its unique properties. They will identify creatures that inhabit the oceans and some characteristics that make them able to live a watery life. This workshop provides an understanding of processes at work in the ocean such as food webs and adaptations, and participants will make their own Cartesian Divers to continue underwater explorations at home.
Two sessions of this program will be held on Saturday, January 20 at the Main Library. There will be a 10:00 a.m. session for children ages 7 and older and an 11:15 a.m. session for ages 4-6.
Registration is required, beginning Tuesday, January 2. 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.
PHOENIX BOOK CLUB
This book discussion program for children in grades 5-8 meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library, beginning in October. Please register early so you will have plenty of time to read the book. Stop by the Main Library Children's Room or call 617-376-2411 for more information or to register.
NIGHT OWLS BOOK CLUBS
These book discussion and activity groups for children in 3rd and 4th grades meet
monthly at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library, beginning in October. Night Owls 3 (for 3rd graders) meets on the second Monday of each month. Night Owls 4 (for 4th graders) meets on the third Monday. Stop by the Main Library Children's Room or call 617-376-2411 for more information or to register. Space is limited.
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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