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@ the Westfield Washington Public Library
Library Hours
Monday-Wednesday
10 AM8 PM
Thursday & Friday
10 AM6 PM
Saturday
10 AM5 PM
Sunday
15 PM
CLOSED
12/24 & 12/25
Visit our website
www.wwpl.lib.in.us
WestfieldWashington
Public LibraryBoard of Trustees:
Mike Thomas,
President
David Weiss,
Vice President
Paul Catlin,
Treasurer
Nancy Knochel,
Secretary
Members,
Birch Dalton
Brian Morales
Dan Pitcock
The Library Board
meets on the
second Wednesday
of each month
at 7:00 p.m.
December 20Volume 11, Issue 12
Building Project Update
The first three sections of the indoor renovation are finished although they are temporarhousing staff and materials while the Reference Desk area, the old Teen area, and theSumner History Room are being worked on.
One of the most notable permanent changesto the configuration of the library is that Adultfiction and non-fiction have switched locations.Mysteries are now on the outside walls of thebay window Area. Large print, religious fiction,and paperbacks are located in the middle ofthat area. Regular fiction starts in the samelocation that the non-fiction started in the mainstacks. Science-Fiction/Fantasy is located onthe walls outside of the public restrooms.
The Circulation Department, Audio/Visual Department, and the lobby are next on the listThe front entryway, which will house the new Circulation Department, and the ChildrensDepartment will be completed last. Due to the renovation in the Childrens area, allprograms, events, and regular story times will be on hiatus in January.
Lego Robotics TeamOn November 23, Mod Squad v2, the Lego Robotics Team sponsored by WWPL, competed in aqualifying tournament at the College of Technology at Purdue University in Columbus. The overatheme for the competition was Natures Fury, and they were tasked with using their skills to fix aproblem. They chose lightning strikes as their topic and developed the ANTI-LIGHTNING VALVEtheir solution. As part of their competition, they had to give a presentation to the judges, and forpractice, they gave the presentation to the Westfield Fire Dept. prior to the competition. Watch thvideo here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=amFGs-Ep42Q
The team placed second overall and advanced to the state tournament!They will competeagain on December14 at IU-PU-FortWayne. They werealso interviewed bythe local PBS crewfor a show that willair this spring. Theirtrophy is on displayin the ChildrensDepartment.Congratulationsto the team and
coaching staff!
Mod Squad v2:Noah LeeRyan ThompsonZack LeeOwen VogelgesangConnor DunnJacob BickelAdam WitzmanXavier HowardZachary HowardAlex Lefevre
Coach: Scott Lee
Assistant Coaches: Debbie Dunnand, September Thompson & Mark Vogelgesan
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December 20
November 13, 2013Board Meeting
Phil Passen from Meyer Najem reportedto the Board on the progress of theRenovation /Expansion Project. The slabon metal deck has been poured and thenew addition has been back filled. Theframing of the expansion has begun.The first phase of interior renovationsis complete and the 2nd phase will becomplete next week. He reported thatthe project completion date will betowards the end of January 2014.
The fall property tax advance distributiontotaling $68,780.55 was received.
The library board approved the disposalof seven wooden spinner racks. Theywill be given to the Friends of the
Library.
The library board approved the renewalrates for staff dental, vision and lifeinsurance. They will hopefully approvethe renewal for the Health insurance atthe December board meeting. The ratesand policies are being reviewed.
The fundraising committee met on
Saturday October 26th. The Gala onMarch 1st was discussed. The event willbe from 6-9 pm, with a dinner andpresentation at 7:00. Thecommittee will be meeting again prior tothe December Board meeting.
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From the Board of TrusteesOctober Circulation StatisticsItems borrowed by our patrons 33,
Items borrowed by patrons visitingfrom other Evergreen Libraries
Items from WWPL sent to patronsat other Evergreen Libraries
New library cards issued
New library cards issued to HamiltonCounty Reciprocal Borrowers
Items checked out using theSelf Check station 1,Next Board Meeting:
December 11, 2013 at 7 PM
The board meeting minutes andpackets are posted on the library
website at www.wwpl.lib.in.us.
Adult ActivitiesPainting ClassTalented artist Jan Rolandteaches a class inWatercolor Paintingand Techniques on
Thursday, December19 @ 10:15 AMand 1 PM.No previous artexperience isrequired, and theclass fee of $15includes all materials.
ESL Classes
The library offersadult ESL (English asa Second Language)classes for beginners,
as well as those whowant to improve their
English skills. Students pay for classmaterials. Classes will be scheduledafter students submit theircompleted registration form andsubmit it to the Information/Reference Services Desk.
Childrens ActivitiesPaws & ReadAll Ages
Sign up at the Children's Desk for10 minutes to read to a dog who isa very good listener. Saturday,
December 14 @ 10:30 AM
American Girl ClubAll Ages
Make fun items for your doll! Dollsare welcome but not required.Wednesday, December 18 @ 5:30 PM
Teen Activities
Library Gamers Club
Play and talkabout videogames (Xbox360 and Wii)with otherteens.
Fridays@ 2:45
December13 & 20
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December 20Page 3
New Books
Melissa Explains It All:Tales From MyAbnormally Normal LifeBy Melissa Joan HartMelissa Joan Hart explains
all that shes learned alongthe waywhats kept her grounded,normal and working when othershave not been so fortunateand thatshes the approachable, hilarious girl-next-door her fans have alwaysthought shed be.
A Nantucket ChristmasBy Nancy Thayer
A Nantucket Christmas isthe story of a boy, Maddox,
meeting a dog. But beforehe does, Thayer tells us the
individual stories of the boy and hisfamily, and of the dog and his plight.(Also eBook)
Pure Joy: The Dogs WeLoveBy Danielle SteelSteel tells the story of howshe met a dog the size ofa mouse with a personality
that could light up an entire room.From Minnies arrival at home inSan Francisco to clothes-shopping
jaunts in Paris, her adventuresprovide the perfect backdrop for aheartfelt look at the magic that dogsbring to our lives, and how theybecome part of the family, making
indelible memories. (ebook only)
The Pioneer WomanCooks: A Year of
HolidaysBy Ree DrummondRee shows you how toring in your favorite
holidays with inspired menus forbreakfasts, brunches, lunches,dinners, parties, deliveries, andfeasts, accompanied by funinstructions and hundreds of hersignature step-by-step photos.
Silent Night: A SpenserHoliday NovelBy Robert B. Parkerwith Helen BrannThe Boston PI gets a visit
from an 11-year-old streetkid, Slide, who asks that Spenserhelp out Jackie Alvarez, the directorof an unlicensed shelter, StreetBusiness, funded by Jackies affluentbrother, Juan. Jackie, whos beenreceiving threats, fears that someoneis trying to close him down.
Empty Mansions: TheMysterious Life ofHuguette Clark and
the Spending of aGreat American FortuneBy Bill Dedman
Dedman has collaborated withHuguette Clarks cousin, Paul ClarkNewell, Jr., one of the few relativesto have frequent conversations withher. Dedman and Newell tell a fairytale in reverse: the bright, talenteddaughter, born into a family ofextreme wealth and privilege,who secrets herself away from
the outside world. (ebook only)
Candlelight ChristmasBy Susan WiggsThe entire O'Donnellclan arrives to spendthe holidays in Avalon,a postcard-pretty town
on the shores of Willow Lake, aplace for the family to reconnectand rediscover the special gifts ofthe season.
Season of AngelsBy Thomas Kinkadeand Katherine Spencer
Adele Morgan hasreturned to Cape Lightdetermined to mend the
relationship between her feudingsons and bring everyone together forthe holidays. A daunting challengeeven for a mothers brave and lovingheart.
When Will the HeavenBegin: This is BenBreedloves StoryBy Ally Breedlove withKen Abraham
On Christmas Day 2011Ben Breedloves soul went toheaven. But it wasnt his first timethere. Sharing his vision of heavenwas Bens gift to his family, and tothe world. And now this is theBreedlove familys gift to us anin-depth look at the life andnear-deaths of Ben, the strength afaith of a family, and ultimately, thhope of heaven.
Ties That Bind: Storiesof Love and GratitudeFrom the First Ten
Years of StoryCorpsBy Dave IsayIsay draws from ten yea
of the revolutionary oral historyprojects rich archives, collectingconversations that celebrate thepower of the human bond andcapture the moment at whichindividuals become family. Betwee
blood relations, friends, coworkersand neighbors, in the most tryingcircumstances and in the unlikelieof places, enduring connections aformed and lives are foreverchanged. (ebook only)
The Dogs of Christmaby W. Bruce CameronWhile nursing a brokenheart, Josh Michaels isoutraged when a
neighbor abandons hisvery pregnant dog, Lucy
at Joshs Colorado home. But Joscant resist Lucys soulful browneyes, and though hes never had adog before, hes determined to dothe best he can for Lucyand hersoon-to-arrive, bound-to-be-adorapuppies.
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December 20
Friends of the Westfield Library
Friends Board:
Sara Reitmeyer, President
Carly Schull, Vice President
Jeanette Wachtel, Treasurer
Marie Albertson, Secretary
The Friends of the Westfield
Library is an organizationdesigned to promote and
support the mission of theWestfield Washington Public
Library. Through itsfundraising efforts, primarilybook sales held in the libraryand online, the group raisesmoney used to fund libraryprograms and to purchase
items that are not in the
library's operating budget.
Westfield Washington Public Library333 W. Hoover Street
Westfield, IN 46074
Phone: 317-896-9391
FAX: 317-896-3702
www.wwpl.lib.in.us
www.facebook.com/WWPL46074
Sheryl Sollars, Director
Sandy Rowland, Assistant Director
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Postage paid by:The Friends of theWestfield Library
The Westfield Washington Public Library will strive,
in partnership with organizations, to provide qualityservices, materials and facilities that fulfill the educationa
informational, technological, cultural and recreational
needs of the entire community.
Annual Nearly New SaleOur annual Nearly New Book Sale is being held from December 7-15 durin
regular library hours. We have fiction by best-selling authors, several genrof non-fiction (cookbooks, history, biographies, arts & crafts, sports, etc...)and stacks of tiny books that would make great stocking stuffers. And donforget that FOWL members get 10% off any purchases!
Barnes & Noble Book FairWe are hosting a holiday shopping spree to benefit WWPL at the Barnes Noble in Carmel (on Greyhound Pass) beginning on Saturday December14th. Shop at Barnes & Noble stores and online at www.bn.com/bookfairsand use VOUCHER NUMBER 11267788. The Friends of the WestfieldLibrary will receive a portion of the proceeds so you can help us just by doyour usual holiday shopping! On that same day, starting at 7 PM, B&N wbe having a Downton Abbey Party, featuring trivia and costume contests, and cookies, and prize drawings, so stop in and join the fun!
