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NEWSLETTER
July 2007
Volume 4, Number 7
Branches Go Wireless
Help Us Improve Our Website
Include a Museum or Zoo in Your Summer Plans
Take Your Favorite Reading on Vacation
Catch the Beat at your library This Summer!
Catch the Beat Movie Series:
Sweet and Low Down
Silent Movie Show
Dreamgirls
Coal Miner's Daughter
Masked and Anonymous
Concerts on the Lawn:
Jumpin' Juba
New England Percussion Ensemble
The Remnants
Monthly Book Discussions
July Exhibit: Visual Sensations
July Events for Children
What's New in the Library's Collection / New DVDs
Recommended Reading
Calendar of Events
Friends of the Library
Subscribe to the Newsletter
Back Issues
Contact Us
Branches Go Wireless
Free wireless Internet access via Comcast is now available at all three Quincy branch libraries--Adams Shore, North Quincy, and Wollaston. All you need to use this service is a laptop with a wireless Internet card. For assistance using this service, see our Wireless Internet User's Guide or ask for a printed User's Guide at any branch library.
Help Us Improve Our Website
We are in the process of assessing the Library website and planning a major redesign, in order to provide you with better online library services. Please help us create the virtual library branch YOU would like by completing a brief survey. Follow this survey link for all users or a special survey link for kids and parents.
Thank you for your time!
Include a Museum or Zoo in Your Summer Plans
Planning summer activities for your kids or grandkids? Looking for a way to entertain out-of-town visitors? Take advantage of the Library's discounted museum pass program, provided by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library! Consider a trip to:
Boston By Foot
Children's Museum
DeCordova Museum
Franklin Park Zoo
Fuller Craft Museum
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
John F. Kennedy Library & Museum
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Science
Peabody Essex Museum
Plimoth Plantation
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Stone Zoo
Quincy adult residents may reserve a pass or coupon up to two weeks ahead online, by phone, or in person at the Main Library. For more information, go to our museum pass information page.
Take Your Favorite Reading on Vacation
Looking for the perfect books for your summer vacation? Your "personal shopper" librarians are standing by to recommend the juiciest vacation reads around. Whether your taste is for thrillers or romance, biographies or science fiction, Dickens or Dan Brown, we can help you discover books you'll enjoy.
To find out how you can receive a customized book list, go
to What to Read Next.
Catch the Beat at your library This Summer
 Celebrate summer 2007 and Catch the Beat at your library during July and August. You are invited to stop by the library often to participate in a wide range of activities for all ages, including concerts, movies, book discussions, crafts, freestyle Frisbee, a weekly Readers' Raffle for kids and, of course, lots of great vacation reading!
For details about events for children, go to our Catch the Beat summer website.
To browse student summer reading list titles, check the library catalog for availability, and place holds, go to Summer Reading Lists. You can select from Quincy Public Schools summer readings lists for grades K-12.
Catch the Beat Movie Series
As part of this year's musical summer reading theme, we are presenting a free movie series on Thursday nights this summer. All movies will be screened at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
Sweet and Lowdown (1999)
Thursday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m.
PG-13
In the 1930s, Emmet Ray ruled as the second greatest jazz guitarist in the world. But offstage, and particularly in regards to his relationships with women, he was the undisputed king. Academy Award nominee Sean Penn stars in this richly textured comedic portrait, directed by Woody Allen. "A loving and comic tribute to a musical era with a standout performance by Sean Penn"--Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Silent Movie Show
Thursday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m.
ALL AGES
Enjoy a fast-paced and entertaining evening of not-so-silent movies as silent movie master pianist Richard Hughes takes you back into the past when films were black & white with no sound tracks.
First you will learn a little about the silent movie era and
hear examples of the "mood music" that was used
to accompany silent movies. Then watch two short films starring
silent film greats Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy, plus
the 1903 classic short The Great Train Robbery. The
movie industry put plenty of charm and personality in these
old films with skillful pantomime acting, and Richard Hughes
makes them come alive with his piano accompaniment. Don't
miss this opportunity for the whole family to experience an
authentic Silent Movie Show!
Richard Hughes began playing the piano at the age of seven, beginning with classical music and later boogie-woogie, ragtime and pop. For the past ten years, he has compiled many silent movie scores taken from authentic "mood music" that was played during the 1920s. This music enhanced the movie scenes by making them "come alive" in the third dimension. Just recently, Richard has released a DVD of three Charlie Chaplin films with original musical scores that synchronize to the films. Hughes travels around Massachusetts doing hundreds of movie shows a year at schools, community centers, libraries, historical societies, and senior centers and finds that audiences of all ages laugh at the quick-paced slapstick style of acting that is reminiscent of the old Vaudeville days.
Dreamgirls (2006)
Thursday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m.
PG-13
With showstopping performances by a star-studded cast, Dreamgirls soars with the amazing story of three female singers who learn that anything is possible when you hold on to your dreams. Grammy winner Beyonce Knowles, Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx and Golden Globe winner Eddie Murphy shine in unforgettable roles, joined by Jennifer Hudson in a breakthrough performance that earned her the 2006 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. "A great movie musical has been made at last"--David Denby, The New Yorker
Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Thursday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m.
PG
The amazing true story of country music star Loretta Lynn, with a tour de force, Academy Award-winning performance by Sissy Spacek. "Still an irresistibly entertaining and beautifully crafted piece of moviemaking that set a new standard for biopics of musical performers"--Tim Knight, Reel.com
Masked and Anonymous (2003)
Thursday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m.
PG-13
In a fictional America caught up in a civil war that is tearing the nation apart, a benefit concert is being organized. A traveling troubadour (Bob Dylan) is sprung from jail by his scheming former manager to headline a concert with the expectations to bring peace to a country that is entrenched by chaos, lawlessness and pandemonium. The star-studded cast also includes Jeff Bridges, Penelope Cruz, John Goodman, Jessica Lange, and Luke Wilson. "Darkly humorous, full of wisdom both faux and real, and genuinely mysterious"--Ben Greenman, The New Yorker
Concerts on the Lawn
Bring a chair or a blanket and Catch the Beat this summer at the Main Library's free summer concert series for all ages, held on Sundays in July at 3:00 p.m. Concerts last for one hour and will be held in the atrium in case of inclement weather. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
Jumpin' Juba
Sunday, July 15 at 3:00 p.m.
This blues duo will kick off the series and get your feet stomping with their get-down blues party music, showcasing Steve Hurl's guitar work and big-time vocals and Bruce Ward's barrelhouse piano. With a repertoire ranging from New Orleans blues to boogie-woogie to 50s rock and beyond, this lively duo will please everyone in the crowd! Steve Hurl and Bruce Ward are both veteran performers and combined their talents as Jumpin' Juba in 1999, playing in over 200 locations since then. Their CD, Bumpity Bump, was released in 2004.
New England Percussion Ensemble
Sunday, July 22 at 3:00 p.m.
The New England Percussion Ensemble presents their electrifying program, Language of the Ancients. Journey through time, from the days of sticks, stones, and skin-covered hollow logs to the "found" instruments of today--plastic tubes, trash bags snapped in the air, and newspapers torn in time to foot-stomping accompaniment. The truly ancient language of percussion is presented with a blend of performance and hands-on audience participation, so be prepared to open your ears and shake your spirit. You will never think of percussion as "just drums" again! This concert will be held in the atrium rain or shine, due to the unique nature of the performance.
The New England Percussion Ensemble is a trio of professional percussionists who have performed concerts since 1992, presenting their energetic programs to over a quarter million youngsters and adults across New England.
The Remnants
Sunday, July 29 at 3:00 p.m.
This roots-music quartet combines compelling vocal harmonies with solid instrumentals in a performance of folk, country, bluegrass and gospel music. They will get your feet tapping whether they are performing their own original songs or those of folk frontiersman Bob Dylan or country legend Hank Williams. The Remnants are Joe Pereira on vocals, guitar, fiddle, and harmonica; Ellen Breen on vocals and guitar; Steve Lemma on vocals, guitar and mandolin; and Jason Costa on vocals and bass. The Remnants have performed at many outdoor events, festivals and coffeehouses throughout Southern New England.
Monthly Book Discussions
 FRIDAY MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION
This book discussion group meets on the second Friday of each
month at 9:30 a.m. On Friday, July 13, the
group will discuss The
Commitments by Roddy Doyle. 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, July 18, the group will discuss A Simple Habana Melody by Oscar Hijuelos. 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 usually 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, July 12 (second Thursday this month), the group will discuss
Fire
in the Grove: The Cocoanut Grove Tragedy and its Aftermath
by John C. Esposito. Copies of the book are available at the
Main Library checkout desk. For more information, call Will
at 617-689-8320.
July Exhibit: Visual Sensations
South Shore photographer Steven David Roberts will exhibit his photographs from July 1 to 31 in the Coletti Reading Room on the first floor of the Main Library. A public reception will be held on Thursday, July 12 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Roberts uses digital photography to capture the visual sensations that surround us naturally. "My goal is to present images that reveal themselves the more one studies them. I want my work to invoke an emotional response, not only the first time someone experiences it, but every time."
Roberts has had a longstanding interest in photography and has seriously pursued the craft for the past few years. As an active outdoorsman, he is rarely without a camera and many of his favorite images were captured while hiking, kayaking, and sailing. "My photography is a work-in-process as I continue to develop my technique and artistic style. I hope my photography never stops evolving and that every day brings new opportunities to view and capture the world from a fresh perspective." To see some of Roberts' work online, go to SDR Images.
July Events for Children
The Library will be rocking with events for kids in July and August during Catch the Beat 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 our Catch the Beat website or check our online Calendar of Events.
Suspenders Juggling Troupe
Wednesday, June 27th, 11:00 a.m.
Main Library Lawn (atrium if it rains)
For All Ages
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.
PJ storytime with Joan Goodman
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. - 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14
Main Library Children's Room
For Ages 2-5
Summer Storyteller Series
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. - 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14
July 10th - Debbie O'Carroll
July 17th - Mark Binder
July 24th - Central Mass Repertory Theater
July 31st - Antonio Rocha
August 7th - Act!vated Storytellers
August 14th - Davis Bates and Roger Tinknell
Main Library Meeting Room
For Ages 5+
Princesses, Pirates and Pooh Movie Marathon
Thursday, July 5th, All Day
Main Library Meeting Room
For All Ages
Cooking With Books: Cooking With Children
Monday, July 9th at 6:30 p.m.
Adams Shore Branch
For Ages 8+ with an adult
Cinderella, a Woodland Fairy Princess
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wednesday, July 11th, 2:30 p.m.
Wollaston Library
For Ages 4+
Catch the Beat Talent Night 1
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wednesday, July 11th, 7:00 p.m.
Main Library Children's Room
For All Ages
Divination Class with Madame Trelawney
Thursday, July 12th, 7:00 p.m.
Main Library Children's Room
For Ages 10+
Concert on the Lawn: Jumpin' Juba
Sunday, July 15th, 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Lawn (atrium if it rains)
For All Ages
The Magic of Christopher Bolter
Monday, July 16th, 10:00 a.m.
North Quincy Branch
For All Ages
Family Folk Dance
Wednesday, July 18th at 11:00 a.m.
Main Library Meeting Room
For Ages 4+
Silent Movie Show
Thursday, July 19th, 7:00 p.m.
Main Library Meeting Room
For All Ages
Harry Potter Party
Friday, July 20th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Main Library - 10:00 a.m. in the atrium, 10:15 a.m. on the lawn, 11:00 a.m. in the meeting room
For Ages 5+
Concert on the Lawn: New England Percussion Ensemble
Sunday, July 22nd, 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Atrium
For All Ages
Rhythm and Rhyme
Wednesday, July 25th, 10:00 a.m.
Main Library Meeting Room
For Ages 0-4
Harry Potter Book Discussion
Thursday, July 26th, 7:00 p.m.
Main Library Meeting Room
For Ages 10+, Adults Welcome!
Concert on the Lawn: The Remnants
Sunday, July 29th, 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Lawn (atrium if it rains)
For All Ages
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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