18 posts tagged “book club”
October 31 - evening
Once again the library is giving out new books for Halloween. Come see the pumpkins too!
After School Program:
DETAILS:
Tuesdays from 3:30pm - 5pm
The Library is a school bus stop, so you can arrange for easy drop-off.
Please be prompt picking up your child,
the library closes at 5pm.
Children younger than 2nd grade are welcome to participate with a parent present. Healthy snacks will be served.
ALL PROGRAMS WILL START BY MEETING AT THE LIBRARY.
October 28
PUMPKIN CARVING and GRAVESTONE RUBBING
Younger kids will carve pumpkins to decorate the Library for Halloween. Older kids will head to the cemetary to learn the ancient art of gravestone rubbing.
November 4
SCAVENGER HUNT
Becky Ruben says, "Dress for the weather, bring your eagle eyes, we're going to have a blast!"
November 11
TISSUE PAPER COLLAGE
Edie Johnstone is back with a colorful and creative craft project all ages of kids will love.
USBORNE BOOK FAIR
to benefit the Library
Saturday 11/8, 10am - 1pm
Sunday 11/9, 10:30am - 2pm
Quality Books for Kids.
Just in time for Holiday Giving.
------------------------------------
More After School Program:
November 18
SASKIA'S SURPRISE
Last year you danced in her wooden shoes, what will she come up with this year? We can't wait!
December 2
THE CHICKEN MAN
Amee Farm manager Chris Orosz is bringing a variety live young poultry for us to enjoy and learn about.
December 9
SNOW GLOBES
Sculpt your own snow scene and make a glittery, magical Snow Globe with Angelique.
December 16
GINGERBREAD HOUSES
Joyce and Angelique will help you decorate an amazing gingerbread house, bring your imagination!
Hello all,
Thank you to those who attended the last meeting and discussed "Three Weeks with My Brother". The concensus was that this is a lovely book and an enjoyable read.
As we all have many commitments and obligations, vacations planned and LOTS to do this summer, we have decided to suspend the meetings of the book club for the summer months. We will resume in September. The book chosen by April for the next meeting is "Twenty Chickens for a Saddle" by Robyn Scott.
The plan is to order this book now for those interested and give everyone ALL SUMMER to read it. So, please RSVP as soon as possible if you are interested in being included on this order. I will be putting in the order on Monday, June 9th and will need your response by then in order for you to be included.
I will send the September meeting date out in August.
Have a great warm summer,
Sharon
The tea was hot, the cookies were delicious and the decision was unanimous! We all enjoyed "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" .
At last night's meeting of the Pittsfield Book Club, held at the Roger Clark Memorial Library, all in attendance agreed that this book's story of one women's positive spirit and tenacity in the face of adversity was just too good to be missed.
Thank you to all who attended, the plans for the next book are:
"Three Weeks with my Brother" by Nicholas Sparks - Please email me by the end of this week (May 2), if you would like to be included in the order for this book.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, June 3rd @ 6:30 pm.
Hope to see you there!
Sharon Mayer
Thank you to all who attended last night's meeting of the Pittsfield Book Club. I do really enjoy getting together and talking about books (and other things) with you all!
The next book is "The Prizewinner of Defiance, Ohio".
http://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/0743211227.asp
I have ordered 8 copies from Book King in Rutland, they will be in next Friday, April 4th. They are $7.99 (w/o our 15% discount). If you were not at last night's meeting and would like to purchase the book please let me know as soon as possible so I can increase the book order.
We will next meet on Tuesday, April 29th, 6:30 pm at the Roger Clark Memorial Library.
See you then! Sharon Mayer
WONDERFUL WORMS
Thank you Heather Behrens and the usual list volunteers working on our after school program. A great group of Pittsfield area kids studied worms, ran worm races, and created a home for the pet worms they brought home.
Scroll down a bit to see a slideshow of the program.
In addition, many of the kids brought home worm books from our special worm book display.
NEXT TUESDAY (March 25th)
Next week Joyce Stevens will make desserts with the children that will be served the following week at out community dinner. The dinner will be April 1st at 5pm, check back here for more details.
LAST GAME NIGHT
Our last game night of the winter will be the last Sunday of the month (March 30) from 4 to 8 at the town hall. All ages welcome. Bring an old partner or find a new one. Teach a game. Learn a game. Bend over backwards with Twister. Flex a mental muscle with Scrabble. Develop deductive skills with Guess Who? Get numerical with Rummikube. Go thespian with Charades! Thanks Karen.
BOOK CLUB
We
are reading "Last Night at the Lobster." Please join us for tea,
cookies and conversation at the library, March 27th at 6:30pm.
-----------------------
Hello all,
What a great time and a great turn out last night for the Pittsfield Book Club! It was great to see all who attended and can't wait until we meet again.
The discussion of "Three Cups of Tea" was thought provoking and it was wonderful how we could all relate Greg Mortenson's mission to something relevant in our own lives. Definitely a book to recommend to other readers.
The book chosen next is "Last Night at the Lobster" by Stewart O'Nan. Details below....
The next meeting will be Thursday, March 27th - 6:30 pm at the Roger Clark Memorial Library in Pittsfield. For all who attended last night, I will order this book for you, please contact me to pick it up at your convenience. If you did not attend last night and would like to be included on the order please email me at gashala@verizon.net as soon as possible.
I look forward to seeing you all again in March!
Sharon Mayer
-----------------------------
Last Night at the Lobster
"A deeply moving novel about how we work, how we live, and how we get to the next day with our spirits intact. If there was ever a book that embodies what's best in us, it's Stewart O'Nan's Last Night at the Lobster." Stephen King
Set on the last day of business of a Connecticut Red Lobster, this touching novel by the author of Snow Angels and A Prayer for the Dying tells the story of Manny DeLeon, a conscientious, committed restaurant manager any national chain would want to keep. Instead, corporate has notified Manny that his—and Manny does think of the restaurant as his—New Britain, Conn., location is not meeting expectations and will close December 20. On top of that, he'll be assigned to a nearby Olive Garden and downgraded to assistant manager. It's a loss he tries to rationalize much as he does the loss of Jacquie, a waitress and the former not-so-secret lover he suspects means more to him than his girlfriend Deena, who is pregnant with his child. On this last night, Manny is committed to a dream of perfection, but no one and nothing seems to share his vision: a blizzard batters the area, customers are sparse, employees don't show up and Manny has a tough time finding a Christmas gift for Deena. Lunch gives way to dinner with hardly anyone stopping to eat, but Manny refuses to close early or give up hope. Small but not slight, the novel is a concise, poignant portrait of a man on the verge of losing himself. Publishers Weekly
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This month's book is "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson. Sharon, our volunteer Book Club host has ordered the book from Book King in Rutland (94 Merchant's Row.) Mention that you are a member of the Pittsfield Book Club and you will be given a 15% discount. This is a great book, I can't wait to meet and drink "Three Cups of Tea" with you all!
“Three Cups of Tea is one of the most remarkable adventure stories of our time. Greg Mortenson’s dangerous and difficult quest to build schools in the wildest parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan is not only a thrilling read, it’s proof that one ordinary person, with the right combination of character and determination, really can change the world.” -Tom Brokaw
Please join us for conversation on Febraury 28th in the library at 6:30pm. Bring your favorite mug and we'll provide tea and cookies.
We've narrowed our next book choice down to two. Do you have an opinion? Contact our volunteer book club organizer Sharon by clicking here or leave a comment. would you like to read "The Mammoth Cheese" by Sherri Holman or "The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid" by Bill Bryson. Read the first comment, google the title, or go to Amazon to read a bit more about each book.
SUBSCRIBE TO LIBRARY NEWS - Click here to send an e mail and write "subscribe" in the subject line.
**As some of you know we have to raise at least $300 to take advantage of our CLiF sponsorship. This will provide over 100 new library bound children's books for our library. To raise money the Swiss Farm has generously offered to hold a fund raising dinner. The dinner will be on November 2nd at 6pm. The cost is $16 (children $8) for soup, salad, dinner and desert. Please call the Swiss Farm 746-8341 to make a reservation.
**Our Tuesday after school program is scheduled to start up in mid October. This program will be for anyone 2nd grade or older and will start at 3:30 (or whenever you get off the bus) and finish by 5pm. Younger children may participate with the help of their parents. Programs may include pumpkin carving, art projects, speakers, cooking, and tree decorating.
**Our Saturday morning kids program will continue for another two months. Bring your kids Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 for stories, crafts and time at the playground.
**Book club continues, this month's book is "On Kingdom Mountain" by Vermont author Howard Frank Mosher. We will meet to talk about it October 2nd at 6:30 pm. If you'd like to order the book through us call Sharon at 746-9962 or e mail at gashala@verizon.net
**Look for the library book sale on the Pittsfield Green during the Pittsfield Bazaar Spetember 29th.
Remember we are 100% volunteer run, from selecting books, to setting mousetraps. So if you like the library, please thank a volunteer.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------
Review:
Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
-------
To order the book through the library contact Sharon or Marion.
DON'T FORGET - Trustee and Volunteer meeting Thursday September 6th at 6:30 in the Library.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
