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A Monthly Publication of the Portland Library
Thank you to all who participated in the library’s
recent survey. Approximately 200 responses were
received. I am happy to report that 100% of the
respondents were either satisfied or very satisfied
with service at the library. Work has begun on
addressing concerns and on formulating goals that
are responsive to our community’s needs. Thanks to
the Rivereast News Bulletin for informing the public,
and also to Library Board members who distributed
surveys, and to all departments that helped spread the
word. We appreciate your support! -Janet Nocek,
Library Director
Saturday December 7th 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Spruce Up Your Resume! Looking for a new
job? Need assistance? Come to a Resume and
Cover Letter Workshop presented by Jeff Thierfeld,
an experienced resume and interviewing coach.
Registration required.
"A
house without books is like a room
without windows. No man has a right to
bring up children without surrounding
them with books.... Children learn to
read being in the presence of books."
Horace Mann (1796-1859)
Recent Donations
The Library would like to thank all those
who have made contributions:
Ann Oliver & Carolyn Freeman (books) &
Lorre Neville (donation to Memorial Fund)
November 2013
Closed: Veterans’ Day
Monday, November 11th
Closed Thanksgiving Weekend
Wed. November 27 closed at 5 p.m.
Thurs.-Sat. November 28th-30th
Upcoming Programs
For Your Health!
Portland Library will present lectures and
discussions for consumers on health topics, from practical
information regarding the Affordable Care Act to methods
for smoking cessation.
Monday, November 4th at 6:30 p.m.
Introduction to Hypnosis! Clinical hypnotherapist
Elizabeth Lupacchino presents an introduction to a gentle
form of healing that can treat a variety of medical and
psychological problems. Hypnosis is a proven treatment
for addictions such as smoking and for stress related
problems and unhealthy eating.
Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m.
Stress Relief through Hypnosis Elizabeth Lupacchino
presents ways to reduce stress through hypnosis. Just in
time for the holidays!
Registration required for these workshops.
Art on Display
Robert (Bob) Pagini’s photography promoting
conservation has been featured in the
Connecticut Forest and Park Association’s
brochures, mailings, magazine covers, etc.
The association also recently published two books with
Bob’s photographs in them: the Connecticut Walk Book
East and the Connecticut Walk Book West. Bob was
born and raised in Meriden. After graduating from high
school, Bob attended and graduated from Paier School of
Art. There will be an artist reception sponsored by the
Friends for Bob on November 2nd from 2-4 p.m.
Youth Services News and Events
Learn some new origami skills in this program for
children in grades 4 to 6. We'll show you how to
make a variety of items, from a simple crane to a
ninja star to the Star Wars characters from the
Origami Yoda books. No experience necessary!
Registration is required.
Known best for her preschool music and
movement program known as “Music With
Margie,” Margie Warner is also an accomplished
story and songwriter, performer, recording artist,
and Early Childhood Music Consultant.
Experience the joy and laughter as she weaves
the back stories to her songs into this 45-minute
family show for all ages!
Children in grades K-3 are invited to join us for
some holiday stories and yummy cupcake decorating
fun. Choose from a Thanksgiving or fall design, or
create your own! Each child will get two cupcakes,
one to eat, and one to bring home.
Registration is required.
Registration is required.
Real Kids,
Real Challenges,
Real SCIENCE!
Children in grades 2-4 are invited to explore science,
pursue scientific thought and questions, and conduct
cool science experiments. Lots of hands-on fun!
Wednesday, November 13, 4 - 5 p.m.
Grandma has been arrested! Use forensics to solve
the crime and find out if she’s guilty or innocent.
Wednesday, December 18, 4 - 5 p.m.
Compete against your friends to see who can build a
catapult that will shoot your marshmallow the
farthest and most accurately.
Registration is required for both workshops.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Readalikes
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck,
will be released on November 5.
Need suggestions for what to read
while you wait or when you’ve
finished? Try these great readalike
series!
The Riot Brothers (Mary Amato)
J FIC AMA
Origami Yoda (Tom Angleberger)
J FIC ANG
I Funny (James Patterson)
J FIC PAT
Big Nate (Lincoln Peirce)
J FIC PEI
Dork Diaries (Rachel Renee Russell)
J FIC RUS
Wonkenstein (Obert Skye)
J FIC SKY
My Life as a Book (Janet Tashjian)
J FIC TAS
Babymouse (Jennifer Holm)
J Graphic Fic HOL
Dear Dumb Diary (Jim Benton)
J PB BEN
Youth Services News and Events
Teens’ Top Ten
Winners Announced
The Teens' Top Ten is a
national "teen choice" list
sponsored by the Young
Adult Library Services
Association, that teens
nominate and choose their
favorite books of the previous year. The 2013
winners were announced on October 24.
10. Butter by Erin Lange
9. Kill Me Softly by Sarah Cross
8. Every Day by David Levithan
7. Crewel by Gennifer Albin
6. The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
5. Poison Princess by Kresley Cole
4. Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry
3. Insurgent by Veronica Roth
2. The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen
1. Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
(Teen Advisory Board)
TAB is a teen-run group of dedicated students in
grades 7 and up. Members advise staff on
purchases, plan programming, and work with staff
on creating a ’teen’ friendly environment in the
library. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of
every month at 3:30 p.m.
New members are always welcome!
Snacks will be provided.
TAB Goes
Green in 2013!
Join us for the following earth-friendly
workshops to take place on 3 Thursdays in
November. Registration is required.
Sustainable Foods Showcase
(November 7, 4-5 p.m.)
Nutrition expert Kim Thibodeau teaches us
about the importance of organic, sustainable
foods and ways that we can incorporate
them into our diets. We’ll sample some new
foods, learn some new recipes, and go home
with some free goodies!
Trash to Treasure Art Show
(November 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m.)
Enter our art challenge by submitting a
masterpiece made completely from recycled
or repurposed materials. Entry forms are
available at the library and all exhibits are
due at the library by November 13.
Judging and a public reception will take
place on November 14 at 3:30 p.m.
Green Gifts Workshop
(November 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m.)
We’ll make some upcycled projects from old
T-shirts that are perfect for holiday giftgiving or just to keep for yourself. Create a
colorful infinity scarf or one-of-a-kind
tie-dyed shopping tote.
Portland
Library Teens
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Monthly Book Discussions
All are welcome to attend the adult book discussion held one
Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. Titles are available to
borrow; no reservations are necessary.
November 7th at 6:30 p.m.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a
poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave
ancestors, yet her cells - taken without her knowledge - became one of the
most important tools in medicine. Now, more than sixty years later, Henrietta
Lacks still remains virtually unknown, buried in an unmarked grave, while
her children and grandchildren live and struggle with the legacy of her cells.
December 5th at 6:30 p.m.
Left Neglected by Lisa Genova
37-year old Harvard graduate and super mom Sarah Nickerson is a selfconfessed balloon about to burst, micromanaging every minute of her career
and home life. An accident and resulting traumatic brain injury forces her into
a far different destiny than the one she imagined. Happiness and peace are
close within reach if she slows down enough to notice.
Movies in the Afternoon
on Wednesday, November 13th at 1:00 p.m.
Showing: Girl Most Likely
Starring: Kristen Wiig, Annette Bening, Mat Damon, and Darren Criss;
Lions Gate; directed by Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman; PG
-13, 2013, 104 minutes.
“A failed New York playwright awkwardly navigates the transition
from Next Best Thing to Last Year’s News.”
No reservations necessary! The Friends of Portland Library support the
Library’s DVD collection.
Movies in the Evening
on Monday, November 18th at 6:30 p.m.
Showing: Man of Steel
Starring: Diane Lane, Henry Cavill, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner,
and Amy Adams; Warner Home Video; directed by Zack Snyder;
PG-13, 2013, 148 minutes.
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this
Earth. The hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from
annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
No reservations necessary! The Friends of Portland Library support the
Library’s DVD collection.
The featured DVDs for November reflect the immigrant
experience in the United States. Immigrants play an
important part in American life and culture. These
films run the gamut between hilarity, drama, and
poignancy.
HEALTHY CHAT Affordable Care Act & Access
Health CT, Connecticut's Health
Insurance Marketplace
November 20th 12 noon-2 p.m.
The Library will host a “Healthy
Chat” on November 20 at noon.
Do you have questions you’d like
to ask about the Affordable Care
Act? Then come to this Healthy
Chat event. A Navigator from
Eastern CT Area Health
Education Center will be available to answer your questions and
offer assistance. Assisters who
can help you sign up will be
available. Registration
requested.
CLOSED:
Mon. November 11th
Thursday-Saturday Nov.28th-30th
Library Hours
Mon. - Wed. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thurs. - 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Fri. - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Library Meetings
Library Board of Directors:
Thursday, November 21st at 7 p.m.
To Reach the Library
860-342-6770
www.portlandlibraryct.org
Library Director
Janet Nocek [email protected]
Books on Display
In November, the Library will have a
display commemorating the life of
President John F. Kennedy, 50 years
after his assassination.
We will have a display honoring our
Veterans and their heroism in time of
war . We will also be featuring fiction
about the immigrant experience.