The Stoneham Cultural
Council has chosen the
Stoneham Public Library as
one of its grant recipient’s
this year. The award will be
used to fund a summer
program for some of the
library’s youngest patrons.
Kristine Shiverick, a music
instructor,
will conduct
a sixweek
class for
children
aged 2-3
years and
their
caregivers
entitled “Music and
Movement for Toddlers” in
which participants will
enjoy songs, music making,
and active play Registration
will be limited to 15
children and registration
will begin on June 5th at
1pm.
RE/MAX Excelsior offered
two programs at the
Library this winter
designed to help home
sellers maximize their
financial gain. On
February, 21 F. Moore McLaughlin,
Esq., CPA and Principal, ALLSTATES
1031 presented “Building Wealth through
1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges”. A 1031
exchange, also known as a Starker
exchange, allows an individual to defer
Capital Gains taxes by rolling over all of the proceeds
received from the sale of an investment property into the
purchase of one or more other like-kind investment
properties.
The second program, held on March 7, was presented by
Jackie Davis, an Interior Consultant and Room Stylist and
frequent guest on HGTV’s "Decorating Cents". Cosponsored by RE/MAX Excelsior and National City
Mortgage. “Be Intentional: Dress Your House for Succe$$”
taught attendees how to showcase their homes to accomplish
the goal of selling one’s home in a short time frame for a
higher price.
“Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam,
Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.”
~John Howard Payne, US actor & dramatist
Everyone is concerned about health, be it your personal
health, the health of your pet, or the health of your garden.
But what about your financial health? How is your financial
condition today? The Stoneham Public Library has many
books to help you with your search for healthy finances, the
ticket to financial fitness and peace of mind.
Perhaps a place to begin assessing your financial state is to
read the Money for life success planner. Actually there is
more to this book than reading. It will require that you spend
twelve weeks completing the exercises and activities that have
been compiled by author Steven Smith, an accomplished
businessman well-versed in the art of financial management.
Step one in this planner is to spend less that you make. Once
you feel comfortable with that premise, you can begin to
follow the course of action in Money for life success planner
and in twelve weeks you should be financially fit!
Generation Debt: Take control of your money by Carmen
Wong Ulrich is full of financial information and her book
does target the Gen- X and Gen-Y population which the
author calls “the most debt-burdened generation ever
produced and also the most highly educated,
technologically advanced, ethically and
racially diverse creative group of adults
on the planet.” Filled with great plans
and many mindful hints to guide
you and your finances, this book
will guide the reader through
developing a bearable budget while
dealing with credit card debt and student loans.
Have you ever wondered why you work so hard to eke out a
living wage and yet there’s never enough money to even
cover your bills, let alone relax and have some fun? All your
worth: The ultimate lifetime money plan written by
Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi offers a step-bystep plan that the authors claim “will let you master your
finances for the rest of your life.” Systematically designed
with specific steps and worksheets, this book is worth
reading.
“If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.”
~Benjamin Franklin, US author and inventor
Looking for something
new? Check out these new
titles!
Indecent secret: The
infamous Murri murder
affair by Christina Vella.
364.1523/VEL
Breaking the fat pattern:
The diet detective's plan
to end the cycle of yo-yo
dieting by Charles Stuart
Platkin.
613.2/PLA
One o'clock jump: The
unforgettable history of
the Oklahoma City Blue
Devils by Douglas Henry
Daniels.
782.42/DAN
Men of salt: Crossing the
Sahara on the caravan of
white gold by Michael
Benanav
916.6043/BEN
The United States of
Appalachia: How
Southern mountaineers
brought independence,
culture, and
enlightenment to
America by Jeff Biggers.
975/BIG
The two minute rule by
Robert Crais.
FIC/CRAIS/Mystery
In the company of the
courtesan by Sarah
Dunant.
FIC/DUNANT
Intuition by Allegra
Goodman.
FIC/GOODMAN
Picture Books:
Lost and found by Oliver
Jeffers
When a penguin shows up
on his doorstep, a little boy
sets out to return the
animal to its home,
traveling all the way to the
South Pole.
Juvenile Fiction:
The miraculous journey
of Edward Tulane by
Kate DiCamillo
Can a spoiled toy rabbit
learn to care about others
after he is separated from
the only owner he has ever
known?
The Sisters Grimm: The
fairy tale detectives by
Michael Buckley
After their parents
disappeared, Sabrina and
Daphne Grimm are sent to
live with an eccentric
grandmother that they have
never met and realize that
they, like their famous
ancestors, are going to be
spending some time
around fairy tale creatures.
Young Adult Fiction:
The Runaways by Brian
K. Vaughan
What if your parents really
were evil, as in super
villain evil? This graphic
novel looks at 6 teens who
learn the truth about their
sinister parents and set out
to end their plan to destroy
all mankind.
Parents want the very best for their children, especially when
it comes to nutrition. Eating well helps to promote excellent
health and is the right insurance for a person’s long-term
health and well-being. Fortunately, to accomplish this, we live
in the best of times. Excellent doctors and nutritionists have
provided us with an abundance of easy to read research to
help guide us with a new food pyramid, nutrition related
books and articles and healthy menus and recipes.
Temptation, however, is also in abundance.
Adults and children alike are all
influenced by the fast food chain
advertisements and lured by vending
machine treats. While it is not
possible to control all of these
factors, we can fortify them with
good habits at home. The following list
will help those interested in nutrition to
read and learn about the value of healthy eating and the
influence it has on your entire life.
The picture book The edible pyramid: good eating every
day by Loreen Leedy introduces the food pyramid to the
youngest audience as restaurant customers learn how many
servings from the different food groups to have every day.
Rex Barron has also written a nutrition-themed picture book
which is entitled Showdown at the food pyramid. When
snack foods take over the food pyramid and make it
collapse, members of the various food groups have
to work together using the Great Food Guide
to rebuild it.
Ann
Thomas’ Food series includes the titles
Dairy products, Fats, oils, and sweets,
Fruits, Grains, and Meat and protein.
Each book offers a simple introduction
of
the food group presented and explains
their role in nutrition.
Joan D’Amico’s Healthy body cookbook: Over 50 fun
activities and delicious recipes for kids includes recipes that
contain nutrients important for the heart, muscles, teeth, skin,
nerves, and other parts of the body.
Nutrition Anyone? is a part of the Nutrition series by author
Kristin Petrie. This title discusses what nutrition is, how what
we eat affects our bodies, the importance of good nutrition,
the digestive process, and more. Other books in the series are
focused on the food pyramid and vitamins and minerals.
Calling All Teen
Filmmakers!
The 1st Annual North
Shore Video Contest has
begun! Submit an original
video, no longer than 20
minutes in length to your
local library before Friday,
August 4, 2006. Content
must be
appropriate for
a general
audience but
the subject
is entirely up
to you. Make
a documentary, a
comedy, a “how-to” show
or anything else. This
contest is open to all teens
on the North Shore. For
entry forms and more info,
visit our website at
www.stonehamlibrary.org/
teens or talk to Theresa
Maturevich at the Library.
Author Tells
Tale of Horror
and Triumph
On Thursday, March 16,
Beatrice Fernando, author
of "In Contempt of Fate"
spoke to an audience about
her experiences as a
modern-day slave. In an
effort to help support her
family, the Sri Lankan
native attempted to gain
employment outside her
home country. She found
herself sold to a wealthy
Lebanese woman who
beat, starved, and verbally
abused her. Her stirring
memoir showcases the
insufferable victimization
and astounding survival
instincts that led her to find
love and freedom as an
American immigrant.
Did You Know?
Film on China
Airs at Library
Thousands of people are
missing money that they
do not even realize they
have. Now searching for
those funds is easier than
ever. Massachusetts has
joined forces with a free
national database found
online at www.missing
money.com. By typing in
your name, you can search
for unclaimed property in
33 states and Puerto Rico.
The site will be adding 5
new states soon including
Iowa, Mississippi, Oregon,
and Pennsylvania.
The intriguing two-hour
documentary “China in the
Red” was shown at the
Library on March 23.
Presented by its producer,
Kathryn Dietz, this film
chronicles the lives of
10 Chinese citizens and
how they were affected
by their government’s
efforts to modernize the
economy, in part through
layoffs. This film viewing,
sponsored by the
Stoneham Cultural
Council, was offered free
to the public.
Library Book
Bags on Sale
The Junior Friends of the
Library are now selling
canvas book bags in the
library for $10 each in the
Children’s Room. These
attractive and sturdy bags
make excellent gifts,
especially when full of
books, and are great for
toting around your library
materials. All proceeds
support the Junior Friends
of the Stoneham Public
Library and Junior Room
programming.
Display Your
Hobby
Children who have a
collection of rocks, train,
dolls, coins, or anything
else are invited to bring
their to the Children’s
Room of the
Library.
We will be
displaying
collections
for two weeks at a
time. Interested kids can
stop by the Children’
Room and sign up for a
time slot by giving us your
name and phone number.
April
17- The Library is closed in observance of
Patriot’s Day
20- “He Won’t Eat! First Aid for Picky
Eaters”, 60-minute workshop will be held in the
Stoneham Room at 10:15am. Children aged 4
and up may be left in the Junior Room to enjoy a
storytime while adults can learn about how to
recognize and deal with picky eaters. Sign up in
the Junior Room. Sponsored by Malden/Everett
WIC.
May
1- Museum of Science presents “Science
Magic”, a 30 minute program that shows kids
how science explains “magic” tricks.
29- The Library will be closed in honor of
Memorial Day
June
11- Last day of Winter Storytimes.
21- Registration for Spring Storytimes begins
today in the Junior Room. Sessions will be
available for ages 12-24 months, 2 year-olds, 3year olds and 4-5 year-olds. Call (781) 4381325.
For a complete listing of upcoming events at the Stoneham Public Library,
please visit our website: www.stonehamlibrary.org.
Stoneham Public Library
431 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
www.stonehamlibrary.org
A Letter from Our Director
Dear Readers,
Spring is a time of new beginnings, and we at the library are hopeful that this spring
will bring new energy to our town. The April election will decide the fate of many
municipal departments, especially the library. If you are a library user and supporter,
we may be asking for your help promoting the library in the months ahead. With our
certification in the balance, we will be grateful for your assistance.
Thank you again for your interest in the library. It is very much appreciated.
~ Mary Todd, Director