@ the Westfield Washington Public Library

A publication of Friends of the Westfield Library

Volume 7, Issue 12

“Read Like a Rock Star” Free Concert

Westfield
Washington Join us at the Westfield High School Auditorium on
Public Library Saturday, December 4 at 10 a.m., for this free concert
Board of Trustees: featuring Thaddeus Rex and his best friend Rock. See the
program that’s inspired over 250,000 kids
Mike Thomas, across America to get reading. With songs
inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Captain
President
Underpants, Green Eggs and Ham, and more,
Carolyn Wheeler, kids can experience the connection between
Vice President reading and songwriting. The Westfield
Paul Catlin, Washington Public Library is able to present
Treasurer this award-winning musician thanks to a generous grant from Target.

Bob Richardson, Have “A Very Tacky Christmas”

Secretary Come to the library for “A Very Tacky Christmas.” Join Tacky the
Penguin and all his friends from Nice Icy Land as they get ready for
Nedra Hoard the holidays. Miss Vicki will read the book aloud, and kids can play
Mic Mead penguin games, hear penguin Christmas carols,
David Weiss and make Tacky into a Santa Christmas tree, just
like in the book! Kids 18 months to kindergarten
The Library Board can come at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 6,
or Tuesday, December 7. Then there will be a special program
meets on the
for everyone on Saturday, December 11, also at 10:30 a.m. All
second Wednesday of the programs are free, and registration is not required.
each month at
7:00 p.m. Polar Express Pajama Party
It’s time again for our always popular Polar Express Pajama Party,
which will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on
December 13, 14 and 15. This evening of
family fun will take you on a trip to the North
Library Hours Pole to hear The Polar Express read aloud. Christmas
Monday-Thursday songs by guitarist Rob Harris will provide a festive
10:00 AM-8:00 PM atmosphere to play games and create crafts. Wear your
PJs if you like! Every child will go home with a keepsake
Friday of the evening. Please register early!
10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM-5:00 PM Holiday Closings
Closed Sunday The library will be closed on Friday, December 24, in observance of Christmas
Eve, as well as Saturday, December 25, for Christmas Day and reopen at 10
a.m. on Monday, December 27. Then the library will close on Friday, December
31, in observance of New Year’s Eve, as well as Saturday, January 1, for New
Year’s Day and reopen at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 3.
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From the Board of Trustees
The board meeting minutes and of those, 27 were issued to business manager for a school
packets are posted on the library’s Hamilton County Reciprocal corporation, he always brought
Web site at www.wwpl.lib.in.us. Borrowers. 1248 items were good insight and advice to the
checked out using the Self Check library board. After serving on the
November 10, 2010 Board station. board seven years, Bob decided
Meeting that he would like to enjoy his
The November meeting was the retirement and spend more time in
Circulation for October 2010 was last meeting for one of our board Alabama. We wish all the best to
57,173, and 2057 of those were members, Bob Richardson, and Bob and thank him for his
from Hamilton County Reciprocal we are sorry to see him go. He dedication to the Westfield
borrowers. 387 items were has been a valuable member of Washington Public Library. At the
circulated by patrons from other the library board and was a former December meeting we will be
Evergreen Libraries, and a total of board president. Being a long time welcoming our new board
546 items from WWPL were sent resident of Westfield and member, Molly Cameron.
to other Evergreen Libraries. We Washington Township and his
issued 185 new library cards, and financial experience from being a

Did You Know?

♦ The Amazon Kindle does not ♦ When children are checking out ♦ Your library card is
work with our Overdrive e-books. materials without their parents required to check out
Overdrive is compatible with many being present, the child may not materials. Barcodes
other devices: use the parent’s library card but saved to phones are
must have their own card. accepted, as well.
Windows & Mac
Desktops & ♦ There is an OPAC in the video ♦ The patron placing a hold is the
Laptops area, where you can look up items only one who may pick it up when
iPad and place your own holds on it becomes available, but we do
Barnes & Noble materials. allow the patron to authorize in
nook advance someone else to do it for
Kobo eReader ♦ If there is a line at the Checkout them using the patron’s library
Pandigital Novel Desk, we now have a self- card (rather than their own) to
Sony Reader checkout check out the materials.
station for you to
♦ If you change your mind about checkout your own ♦ Patrons with hold items avail-
an item you’ve put on hold, you materials. able for pick up may now be
can cancel a hold from your ♦ Library cards automatically notified by
Evergreen online account. From cannot be used by anyone but the telephone. It is up to you to decide
the “Items on Hold” screen, simply cardholder. through your online account your
select the box next to the item, preferred method of notification.
click on “Actions for selected ♦ E-mail notices are a courtesy,
holds,” then choose “Cancel” from but please do not rely ♦ If you have a change in any of
the drop down menu. You will see on them to remind you your contact information, such as
a pop up message verifying the when items are due. e-mail address, telephone number
action. or address, please notify the
library right away.

Do you have questions about library policies or procedures? Unsure of how to use your online
Evergreen account? Explore our Web site at www.wwpl.lib.in.us for information. Send us an
e-mail at [email protected]. Or call us during regular library hours at 317-896-9391
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Adult Activities
Movie Night Computer Classes Opening on the Friends of the
Come to the library for Movie There will be a Westfield Library Board!
Night on Monday, free Computer If you are looking
December 20, at Class at the to become more
6 p.m. The film to library all about involved with the
be presented is Microsoft Excel. Friends of the
“A Christmas Learn to create Library, there is an
Carol” (© Walt spreadsheets that will help you opening to serve
Disney Pictures with household budgets, tax as vice president.
PG), an updated records and projects at work. The Friends Board
version of the The class will be presented on meets once a month during
classic holiday story, starring Jim Thursday, December 16, at 3 February, then May through
Carrey. Free tickets will be p.m., and again on Monday November. The duties of the vice
available at the Information Desk December 20, at 6:30 p.m. president are to run the meetings
beginning one week in advance. in the absence of the President.
You need a ticket to attend, and Become web savvy Please contact Sheryl Sollars,
space is limited, so get your ticket at a free computer Library Director, for more
early! class called information.
“Welcome to the
Genealogy Club Internet,” which will Wii for Seniors
Join the Westfield be offered on It’s Wii for Seniors! Missing out
Genealogy Club Tuesday, December 28, at 6:30 and feeling left behind with the
on Saturday, p.m. Learn how to navigate the current technology and games
December 4, and Internet with basic searching that your grandchildren are
share ideas, new skills, along with an introduction to playing? Drop in at the library on
Web sites and the library website and its various Monday, December 20, and have
sources about resources. Previous mouse and some fun with games like Wii
family history, as keyboard experience is Bowling, Yahtzee, Cooking,
well as meet some terrific people. recommended. The class will be Fishing, and
The club meets the first Saturday offered again on Thursday, I Spy!
of every month at 10:15 a.m. in December 30, at 1 p.m. Registration is
the Sumner Room, and all not necessary
genealogists are welcome to The Westfield Washington Public - just stop by
become members. Library is offering Computer the Craft
Classes in Spanish in the bay Room
Euchre Group window area on Saturday between 2 and 4 p.m. for some
The Westfield Washington Public mornings. The classes are free, Wii fun!
Library Euchre Group meets at 6 but registration is required.
p.m. the second Students are encouraged to bring Tax Time is Coming!
and fourth a laptop computer with them. Please note: The IRS
Wednesday of Clases de Computación en will not be mailing paper tax forms
each month. español. ¡Gratis! Si tienes Laptop this year, in order to encourage
Come and enjoy favor de traerla, porque talvez no online filing. Free forms will be
a relaxing halla suficientes computadoras available at the library, but only in
evening of fun para todos. limited quantities. We will also be
with some great people on Class Schedule: glad to print forms from the Inter-
Wednesday, December 8, and on • December 4, 11 & 18 net for you at a cost of 10¢ per
Wednesday, December 22, at this page for black and white and 25¢
free program. Please contact Information/ per page for color. We will not
Reference Services to register print copies of the instruction
for any of these classes. booklets due to size.
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Children’s Activities
Baby Love Yu-Gi-Oh!/Pokemon Club Pottery with Jeremy South
Birth to 18 Months All Ages Jeremy takes all the day’s
Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Second Wednesday of every creations back to his kiln, fires
December 2 & 9 month at 6:30 p.m. them and returns them to the
Give your child a head start to Next Meeting: December 8. library for pickup.
early literacy with this unique Bring your cards, play the
program of rhyme, play and games, trade cards, and have Tiny Tots - 9 Months to 3 Years
song. Free fun! 10:15 a.m. or 3 p.m.
Cost: $8.00
School Age Stuff American Girls Club Friday, December 3:
Grades K-4 All Ages Gingerbread People
Wednesdays at Second Thursday of every Friday, December 10:
4:30 p.m. month at 5:30 p.m. Hot Plates
December 8 - Next Meeting:
Holiday House Hoopla December 9 Preschool Pottery -
Free Holiday Party. 3 to 6 Years
Come to the 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Paws & Read library for the Cost: $9.00
All Ages American Girl Friday, December 3: Penguins
Saturday, Club Holiday Friday, December 10: Hot Plates
December 11, Party! Listen to
at 10:30 a.m. holiday stories and create Kid’s Pottery -
Sign up at the doll-sized gifts for your favorite 5 to adult
Children's Desk American Girl dolls. Registration is 12:30 or 4 p.m.
for a 15 minute not required for this free program. Cost: $16.00
time slot to read Friday, December 3: Penguins
to a dog who is a very good Digital Treehouse and Igloos
listener. Free School Age and Teens Friday, December 10: Choose
Third Thursday of every month at your own adventure
Webkinz Club 4:30 p.m.
All Ages Next Meeting: December 16. *Registration is required for all
First Thursday Join us in the craft room to unravel pottery sessions.
of each month the mysteries of the digital age.
at 4:30 p.m. Bring your own laptop or use one Secret Santa Workshop
Next Meeting: provided by the library. Topics will The library is having
December 2 include online games, blogs, a Secret Santa
Holiday Party. social networking, databases, fun Workshop! Don’t
Bring your freeware and more. miss this opportunity
favorite Webkinz animal to the for kids to make gifts
library for a special Webkinz Magic the Gathering Club for the special
Holiday Party! You can visit the School Age and Teens people in their lives
Wishing Well, spin the Wheel of Fourth Thursday of every month on Saturday,
WOW, mine for gems, make your at 6:30 p.m. December 18, 11
own Crown of Wonder, and create Next Meeting: December 23 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children will leave
all kinds of gifts for your Webkinz. Bring your cards and play the with handmade treasures wrapped
No registration is required for this game. Starter decks are available and ready to give. The cost is $1
free program, so don’t miss out on to borrow for new players. for each item, and registration is
the fun! not required.
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Special Classes - Pre-payment and registration are required for all classes.
Pat Walker’s Writing Classes Literature Unit Studies - Grade 6 and up
Pat Walker has a B.S from Indiana University, an M.S. from Thursdays 10:15 a.m.
Anderson University and is a M.S.D. Lawrence Township retired Instructor: Mari Dean
teacher. She is a gifted and gentle teacher who can coax the
most resistant writer to proficiency. Students read their Little Women - January 20 to March 24
assignments aloud for peer review and then hand them in for Cost for 10 weeks is $90.
very thoughtful and useful critique and praise. All classes will Enjoy this classic story of a family in New England during the
meet from January 12 to April 13 (no class March 30), and the Civil War and explore the roles of independent women in
cost for 13 weeks is $104 for each class. society and families through reading, discussion and engaging
hands-on activities.
Beginner’s Writing - Grades 1-3
Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. Anne Frank - March 31 to May 12
Classroom read-alouds and discussion will help form an idea (no class April 21)
about the structures of stories. Each child will use this "story Cost for six weeks is $54.
sense," as well as lessons in the writing process, to develop Study this compelling story and the history of this tragic era.
paragraphs containing strong verbs, descriptive adjectives and Expand upon the diary with activities and discussions.
exact nouns.
Physics Lab Class - Grades 3-6
Creative Writing & Research - Grade 4 and up Wednesdays 10:15 a.m.
Wednesdays 1p.m. January 12 to March 23
This class will continue to address the Standards for Writing, Instructor: Lynette Quinn
Grades 4-8 and focus on expository compositions as preparation Cost for 11 weeks is $125 and includes lab supplies.
for PSAT and other nationally writing evaluations. Do you groan at the thought of teaching your student physics?
Think it is too difficult to understand? Join us for a fun
SAT Prep & Creative Writing - Grade 6 and up introduction to physics. We will explore the laws of motion, use
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. a slinky to determine if a banana can do more work than an
This class is for young writers with some experience. orange, roll cars down ramps, play with marbles and light,
Students will continue to develop expository composition and make a battery and maybe a contraption or two. If this sounds
research skills. Students will also learn how to properly note like the kind of things your child loves and you don't want in
sources and write SAT essays. your living room, join us for some scientific fun! Students will
read a chapter per week at home and we will complete one or
KidzArt more labs per week in class.
Thursdays 11:45 a.m. Grade 6 and up Required purchase prior to week 1:
Thursdays 1:00 p.m. Grades 1- 5 *Real Science 4 Kids, Level 1 Physics Student Text
Session 1: January 20 & 27, February 10, 17, & 24, March 10 ISBN 0974914940 (siblings may share a copy)
Session 2: March 17, 24 & 31, April 14, 21 & 28 *Real Science 4 Kids Level 1 Physics Laboratory
Cost for each six week session is $66 per student. Workbook ISBN 0974914959
You get more than art lessons with KidzArt! KidzArt exposes
students to a variety of artistic styles, cultural interpretations,
and mediums such as watercolor, oil and chalk pastel, charcoal, Science Explorer - Grades 6-8
arstix® and markers, as well as printmaking, sculpting, foiling, Wednesdays 1:00 p.m.
and more. This exclusive interactive format encourages brain- January 12 to April 27 (no class March 30)
storming and creativity to give each student the ability to create a Cost: for 15 weeks $235 and includes textbooks and lab fees.*
unique project in every class while incorporating music for *returning students will have first book, so cost would be $225)
relaxation. Artist quality mediums such as prismacolor® and high Class will consist of instruction & lab exercises. Texts used will
quality paper are used, and anyone can learn to draw! If you can be Prentice Hall’s Science Explorer (choose book or interac-
dream…you can draw! tive textbook on CD-ROM) of the following topics:
Motion, Forces, Energy (6 weeks)
ASL Classes Cells and Heredity (5 weeks)
Thursdays 2:30 p.m. Chemical Interactions (4 weeks)
January 6 to February 10 Students should be prepared to read assignments and do
Instructor: Adreine Fenicle study guides in preparation for the lab class every week.
Cost for six weeks is $60 per person or $54 per person family rate with two
or more students.
Spanish Class -Age 6 and up
Group dialogues, group activities, Fridays 10:15 a.m.
one-to-one dialogues, and signing games January 14 to March 18
will be offered. Signing Naturally and hand- Instructor: Christa Monahan
out materials will be used. The signing DVD Cost is $60 for 10 weeks.
will also be shown. TPRS (Total Physical Response Storytelling): Learn Spanish
with this interactive, fun storytelling method. Kids will be
moving around, speaking and telling stories in Spanish right
from the beginning.
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December New Materials

In the Company of Others hunting debacle leaves she catches him listening to her
by Jan Karon her humiliated, she rehearse for the school play. Will
Father Tim and interviews for a staid friendship, faith, and the power of
Cynthia arrive in the governess position on a song be enough to unlock the miracle
west of Ireland, intent central Texas sheep that Holden needs?
on researching his ranch and vows to leave
Kavanagh ancestry her romantic yearnings The Seventeen Second Miracle
from the comfort of a behind. by Jason F. Wright
charming fishing Seventeen seconds can
lodge. The charm, Amy Inspired change a life forever.
however, is broken entirely when by Bethany Pierce This is what Rex Connor
Cynthia startles a burglar and sprains Amy Gallagher is an learned when, as a
her already-injured ankle. Perhaps it aspiring writer who, lifeguard, he diverted his
was divine intervention, for she and after countless gaze for 17 seconds and
Tim quickly become involved in the rejections, has settled tragedy occurred.
ongoing family dramas. for a career as an Connor could have allowed 17
English professor in seconds to destroy him, but instead
Tandem small-town Ohio just to he chose to live every day believing
by Tracey Bateman pay the bills. All her the smallest of acts could change the
Six months after brutal dreams suddenly start world for good.
murders shake to unravel as rejections pile up - both
Abbey Hills, Missouri, from publishers and her boyfriend. Within My Heart
Lauryn McBride finds But just as Amy fears her life is stuck by Tamera Alexander
herself responsible for in a holding pattern, she meets the Recent widow Rachel
the estate sale of one of mysterious, attractive, and Boyd works hard to fulfill
the victims. But the unavailable Eli. her husband’s dream of
arrival of mysterious raising their two boys on
Amede Dastillon and reporter Kevin The Waiting a ranch in the wilds of
Smyth threaten Lauryn’s work. Can by Suzanne Woods Fisher rugged Colorado. But
they defeat the devouring darkness Jorie King has been when she begins to
and familiar evil - or will their own waiting for Benjamin spend time with the local
demons destroy them? Zook to return home to doctor, she soon
Lancaster County so realizes that she cannot keep
Michal they can marry. When guarding her heart. Subtly weaving in
by Jill Eileen Smith news arrives that Ben the main character's faith in God, this
As the daughter of King has been killed, Jorie book is full of hope and life.
Saul, Michal lives a life finds comfort in the
of privilege - but one that friendship of his brother Caleb. That Pursuit of Justice
is haunted by her friendship ripens into love, and it by DiAnn Mills
father's unpredictable seems that they are meant to be Special Agent Bella
moods and by together. But when the unexpected Jordan is assigned to
competition from her happens, their worlds are turned investigate a series of
beautiful older sister. upside down once more. murders in West Texas
When Michal falls for young David, that are linked to the
the harpist who plays to calm her Unlocked Spider Rock Treasure.
father, she has no idea what by Karen Kingsbury Since she spent the
romance, adventures, and Holden Harris is locked first fifteen years of her
heartache await her. in a prison of autism, life in this area, the FBI believes she
bullied by kids who can get the job done. What they don’t
Head in the Clouds don’t understand his know is that one of their prime
by Karen Witemeyer quiet, quirky ways. Ella suspects - a man who’s been on their
Adelaide Proctor is a young woman Reynolds, star of the wanted list for years - is deeply
with her head in the clouds, longing school drama connected to Bella’s past.
for a real-life storybook hero to claim production, takes an
as her own. But when a husband- interest in Holden after
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Audio/Visual
“I want a puppy for A Golden Christmas – A Tail of Toy Story 3
Christmas!” Puppy Love.
A case of mistaken identity forces NEW BOOKS ON CD
Have you ever longed a man and woman to discover the
Hell’s Corner by David Baldacci
for a furry bundle of joy past they share before they turn
Power by Rhonda Byrne
under your Christmas tree? If a each other’s lives upside down. Is
At Home by Bill Bryson
puppy is not in your future, here there any way a golden dog can
White House Diary
are some lovable pets you can lead them to love?
by Jimmy Carter
share this holiday with!
Wicked Appetite by
The Search for Santa Paws
Janet Evanovich
The Dog Who Saved Christmas In this inspiring prequel to San-
Bad Blood by John
A former canine police dog named taBuddies, Santa is lost in New
Sandford
Zeus doesn’t seem like hero York. His dog Paws, along with
material. It takes Christmas the help of some orphan children,
NEW CHRISTMAS CDs
robbers in an empty house to is on the search to find him. With
Merry Christmas II You
prove his hero status. Every dog so many Santas on every street
by Mariah Carey
will have his day! corner will Santa be found in time
Home for Christmas
to save the orphans and to save
by Sheryl Crow
A Dog Named Christmas Christmas? Check out this DVD
Happy Holly Days
This Hallmark Hall of Fame movie and find out!
by Indigo Girls
is based on Greg Kincaid’s stirring
Merry Little Christmas
novel. Through the gift of a foster NEW DVDs
by Lady Antebellum
dog, and a developmentally Cats & Dogs-Revenge
Christmas in Harmony
challenged son there is a story of of Kitty Galore
by Wilson Phillips
healing, not only for the family, but Charlie St. Cloud
for an entire town. Eat, Pray Love
Grown Ups

For Teens Only

Teen Movie Time teen library Friday, December 10, and Friday,
The first Tuesday of activities. December 17, at 2:30 p.m., and
each month, the These be sure to bring your creativity!
Westfield Washington programs are
Public Library will show for you, so Anime/Manga Meets Mondays
a movie just for teens. come and tell Join us every Monday at the
This month’s movie is us what you want! library for the
the hilarious “Ferris Bueller’s Day Anime Manga
Off” (© Paramount Pictures PG- Cosplay Club Club. Hang out,
13), starring Matthew Broderick. The Westfield Washington Public watch anime and
The movie will be shown at 3 p.m.Library has a new club for teens have snacks
on Tuesday, December 7, and you called “Tokyo Javan.” starting at 2:30
must be 13 or older to attend. This club will be all p.m. You must
about cosplay, short for be 13 or older, or
TAG -- Your Opinion Counts! "costume play," and is have a parent
Join the Teen Advisory Group a type of performance signed permission slip to attend.
(TAG) and be part of the art in which participants The gatherings will be on
planning when it meets at 3 p.m. don costumes and December 6 & 13.
on Tuesday, December 14. We accessories to represent a specific
need you to help choose and plan character or idea. Be there on
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Phone: 317-896-9391 Westfield Washington Public Library
333 W. Hoover Street
FAX: 317-896-3702
Westfield, IN 46074
www.wwpl.lib.in.us

Sheryl Sollars,
Director
Sandy Rowland,
Assistant Director

The Westfield Washington

Public Library will strive, in
partnership with
organizations, to
provide quality services,
materials and facilities that
fulfill the educational,
informational,
technological, cultural and
recreational needs of the You Can Help the Friends - Volunteer! Donate your time by helping
setup and tear down for our book sales and craft bazaar or serve as a
entire community. cashier at a book sale. Call the library at 317-896-9391 and ask for Sandy.

Friends of the Westfield Library

Friends Board: How do I become a member?

Virginia Fiscus, President Membership is open to any

Jeanette Wachtel, Treasurer individual, family, or
organization. Memberships are
Marie Albertson, Secretary valid for one year from the date of
The Friends of the Westfield purchase.
Library is an organization
Annual Dues:
It’s time for the designed to promote and support
the mission of the Westfield
Nearly New • Staff $5
Washington Public Library. • Individual $10
Book Sale! Through its fundraising efforts, • Family $15
primarily book sales held every • Contributing $25
Dec. 3: Preview 6-7:30 p.m. other month, and our Annual Craft • Sustaining $50
Dec. 4-11: Regular sale Bazaar and Silent Auction, the • Lifetime $100 This one time
group raises money used to fund payment includes an engraved
This is a perfect name plaque on display in the
library programs and to purchase
opportunity to do library.
items that are not within the
some holiday
shopping! library's operating budget. Membership forms are available at
the library’s Circulation Desk.