Westfield Washington Public Library

Spring 2016 Newsletter

Volume 13, Issue 4

Library Resource: Ed 2 GO
We have partnered with Ed2Go to bring you instructor-led
online classes in a variety of subjects each for only $99, and
a portion of your fee will benefit the library. Check out
the course catalog online for a list of available classes.
Get started at wwpl.lib.in.us/departments/research.
Clicking on a specific class will provide you with a course
description, an instructor profile and a syllabus.
A sampling of courses being offered this spring:

Business and Marketing Writing

Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach

Discover Digital Photography

Computer Skills for the Workplace

Achieving Top Search Engine Positions

Beginning Writers Workshop

Become a Veterinary Assistant

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013

Start Your Own Small Business

Everyday Math

Accounting Fundamentals

Creating Web Pages

12 Steps to a Successful Job Search

Speed Spanish

And more!

Closed for Memorial Day

Save the Date: Summer Reading begins June 1

LIBRARY HOURS
Monday-Wednesday
10:00 AM8:00 PM
Thursday-Friday
10:00 AM6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM5:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM5:00 PM
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Closed for Easter
Sunday, March 27

Sunday, May 29

Monday, May 30

OVERDRIVE
The library has a lot more to offer than just books. We also
provide access to downloadable and streaming content that is
available to you day or night.
Visit idm.lib.overdrive.com and log in with your library card
number to access downloadable and streaming content:

eBooks

Audiobooks

Magazines and Newspapers

Streaming Video

Our Mission: Fostering Exploration, Discovery, and Growth.

Our Vision: The cornerstone of lifelong learning in Westfield and Washington Township

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mike Thomas
President
Brian Morales
Vice President
Paul Catlin
Treasurer
Nancy Knochel
Secretary
Birch Dalton
Member
Dan Pitcock
Member
David Weiss
Member
The Library Board meets
on the 2nd Wednesday
of each month at
7:00 PM.

FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD

The WWPL Board adopted the librarys new Strategic Plan and would like to
thank the community members who took the time to attend a focus group
meeting and/or complete the survey, giving us invaluable input used in
developing this strategic plan. The 4 main goals we would like to achieve in the
next 3 to 5 years are:

An improved and continually maintained easy-to-use and up-to-date library

Increased usage and knowledge of library services by the community as a whole
Expanded and diversified funding for the library
Focus on quality over quantity and continuous evaluation of all library services
and content

Sheryl Sollars, Library Director, and the WWPL management team are working
on a work plan that breaks the goals down into measurable and attainable
projects. We will continually review and update the community on the plan as
we progress through the next 3-5 years.
Kerry Green joined the library staff as Assistant Director in January. His main
duties revolve around the librarys technology and building maintenance.
We have purchased all new computers for the computer lab and have made
some minor adjustments which have greatly improved our librarys computer
user experience. We have also recently added a coin tower already configured
to work with CASSIE, our time and print management software on the public
computers. A print release station has also been set up so patrons no longer
need to pay at the Reference Desk it works very much like making copies.
George Clark, our building manager, retired in November. George will definitely be missed. He kept the library running for many years. Thank you George
and now you can really enjoy being retired!

CHILDRENS EVENTS
STORY TIMES
School Age ProgramsWednesdays @ 4:30 PM

Baby Love

Craft of the Month

Thursdays @ 10:30 AM

March 9, April 13, May 11

March 16, April 20, May 18

Mar. 3, 10, 17

March 23, April 27 , May 25

Apr. 14, 21, 28

Brickmasters LEGO Build

Book-a-Roo Bonzai

May 5, 12
Toddlers

Homeschool Classes Wednesdays

Creative Writing @ 11:00 AM

March 2, 9, 16, 23

Elementary Physics @ 11:00 AM

March 2, 9, 16

Middle School Physics @ 12:00 PM

March 2, 9, 16

Elementary & Middle School Writing @ 1:oo PM March 9, 16, 23

Chess @ 1:40 PM

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6

Elementary Science Fair Class @ 11:oo AM

Apr. 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Middle School Science Fair Class @ 12:oo PM Apr. 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Mondays @ 10:30 AM
Feb. 29; Mar. 7, 14
Apr. 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9
Tuesdays @ 11:15 AM
Mar. 1. 8, 15
Apr. 12, 19, 26
May 3, 10
Preschool

Homeschool Classes Fridays

Art (Ages 6-11) @ 10:30 AM

March 4, 11, 25; April 1

Art (Ages 12-18) @ 1:30 PM

March 4, 11, 25; April 1

Mondays @ 1:00 PM
Feb. 29; Mar. 7, 14
Apr. 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9

Homeschool Chess Camp

Tuesdays @ 10:15 AM

Tuesday May 31Friday June 3 @ 1:402:30 PM

Mar. 1. 8, 15

Register @ the Childrens Desk. Cost: $90

Apr. 12, 19, 26

May 3, 10

Chess Tournament
Saturday April 23 @ 10:30 AM2:30 PM
Register @ the Childrens Desk.

Paws & Read

Sign up at the Childrens
Desk to read to a dog who
is a very good listener!
2nd Saturday @ 10:30AM
Mar. 12

Acorns to Oaks
Acorns to Oaks is a homeschool group for ages 11 and under
which meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 1:00 PM
4:00 PM for group social and learning activities that are both fun
and engaging!
March 10, April 14

Apr. 9
May 14

RECURRING
EVENTS

ADULT EVENTS
Mystery Book Discussion

American Mahjong
Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM

Euchre
2nd Wed. @ 5:30 PM
4th Wed. @ 5:30 PM

Meets @ 1:00 PM on the 1st Wednesday of the month

Mar. 2All Mortal Flesh by Julia Spencer-Fleming
Apr. 6The Golden One by Elizabeth Peters
May 4What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman

Monthly Book Discussion

ESL Classes*
Mondays @ 11:30 AM
Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM
Saturdays @ 1:30 PM

Meets @ 1:00 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of the month

Mar. 16Waking Up in Dixie by Haywood Smith
Plus a special visit from author Christina Abt
Apr. 20Infinite Home by Kathleen Alcott
May 18Music for Wartime by Rebecca Makkai

Genealogy Group
Beginners welcome!

1st Sat. @ 10:15 AM

Acrylic on Canvas*

Technology Classes*
Are you feeling left behind in trying to keep up with todays
technology? The library has a range of technology classes,
tailored to fit your needs! Register at the Information Desk.

1st Thurs. @ 10:30 AM

Watercolor Class*
3rd Thurs. @ 10:30AM

Writers Group

Wednesday, Mar. 9 @ 1:00 PM

Introduction to eBooks

Tuesday, Apr. 12 @ 6:30 PM

Microsoft Word

Wednesday, Apr. 13 @ 1:00 PM

Introduction to Twitter

Tuesday, May 10 @ 6:30 PM

Microsoft PowerPoint

4th Thurs. @ 1:00 PM

Programs with an
asterisk (*) require
registration. Visit the
Information Desk to
register.

AARP Drivers Ed*

Tuesday, Mar. 29 from 1-5 PM

AARP Tax Assistance* By appointment only

Fridays, Mar. 4April 8 from 10:30 AM2:30 PM

TEEN EVENTS
Anime Manga Club

Mondays @ 3:00 PM

Meet in the Story Pit to watch videos, share stories & hang out.
Wii Wednesday

Wednesdays @ 3:00 PM

Teen Advisory Group

4th Tuesday @ 3:00 PM

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is open to all teens in grades 612 (or equivalent for homeschool). Help plan teen programs,
suggest materials for the Young Adult collection, and earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided. Meets Mar.22, Apr. 26, May 24
Teen Book Club

3rd Tuesday @ 3:00 PM

Apr. 19The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen

May 17The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Movies in the Teen Room
Thursday, March 10 @ 3:00 PM
Thursday, May 12 @ 3:00 PM

Safe Sitter Class*

Become a Safe Sitter. Learn the skills, knowledge, and attitudes
to be a safe babysitter! Registration required. Student contract &
parent permission slip must be signed. Ages 11-13. Cost: $55 due
day of class (scholarships available if needed to reduce price).
Please pack a lunch.
Saturday, Mar. 19 @ 10:00 AM3:30 PM
Saturday, Apr. 30 @ 10:00 AM3:30 PM

Geek Madness Tournaments*

Begins Monday, Mar. 7

Video game, Pokmon & Magic tournaments all month long.

Anime After Hours*

Friday, May 27 @ 6:00 PM

Celebrate the end of the school year with an after hours event at
the library! Watch videos, play games, & eat pizza with friends.

Need a good book to read?

Try one of the 2016-2017
nominees for the Eliot
Rosewater Indiana High
School Book Award!

All the Bright

Places

Avalon

The Beginning
of Everything

Belzhar

Dear Killer

Dont Look Back

Fake ID

Faking Normal

The Family Romanov

Gabi, A Girl in Pieces

Half Bad

In Real Life

The Kiss of Deception

The Naturals

Next

Nil

Noggin

One Man Guy

Positive

Shadow and Bone

Since Youve Been

Gone

Slated

Some Assembly
Required

Through the Woods

A Time to Dance

FRIENDS BOARD
Sara Reitmeyer
President

Jeanette Wachtel
Treasurer

Marie Albertson
Secretary

Find us online:
facebook.com/fowl46074
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Westfield Washington Public Library

333 W. Hoover Street
Westfield, IN 46074
Phone: 317-896-9391
Fax: 317-896-3702
E-mail: [email protected]
Director: Sheryl Sollars
Assistant Director: Kerry Green

Find us online:
wwpl.lib.in.us
facebook.com/wwpl46074
twitter.com/wwpl46074
instagram.com/wwpl46074

FRIENDS OF THE WESTFIELD LIBRARY

The Friends of the Westfield Library (FOWL) is an
organization designed to promote and support the mission of the
Westfield Washington Public Library. Through its fundraising
efforts, primarily book sales held in the library and online, the
group raises money used to fund library programs and to purchase items that are not in the librarys operating budget.
Become a memberYour dues support our mission
and your ideas are the key to our success. Members enjoy benefits of up to 40% off new books ordered through the Friends, 10%
off Friends merchandise (used books and tote bags), a copy of
the quarterly newsletter sent by mail, and the option to participate in volunteer activities.
Donate resourcesWe accept gently used books,
DVDs, and CDs which may be added to the librarys collection or
sold in the book sale. Recycling your donated cell phones also
helps bring in additional funds.

Postage paid by:

Friends of the Westfield Library

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