Jackson Public Library Newsletter
MARCH AT THE LIBRARY
From the Librarian’s Desk
A big thank you to Jackson's police officer Sean Cowland for doing such a great job recently of telling the preschool story time kids about his job serving our community. He was a big hit with the kids, especially when he showed them his taser!
Spring is almost here and we have GLEE in our hearts! The library recently added Vol. 1 of Season 1 of the hit TV show Glee to its collection. It is about a high school glee club which doesn't sound terribly exciting, but it has great musical numbers and co-stars the great comedic actress Jane Lynch as the cheerleader coach used to being the top dog at school who feels challenged by the glee club, especially when some of her "cheerios" join Glee. You have to watch it!
Susan Dunker-Bendigo, Librarian
Your Suggestions Wanted. For every question we receive about the new library (usually “when will it be ready”?) the second question out of most people's mouth is “what's going to happen to the current library building?” The current building is a historic gem and there is a committee forming soon to explore options for keeping this building in use for townspeople to enjoy. We have a suggestion box on the desk at the library for ideas. We want to hear from you! Please stop in and drop your suggestions for the future use of the beautiful Emerson library building, or email them to the library at jacksonpubliclibrary@gmail.com and we'll pass them along to the committee.
New encyclopedia set at the library! We have updated our encyclopedia set with a 2008 edition of Crompton's for those of you who prefer to find your information in a book. But remember we also provide online access from your home to Encyclopedia Britannica online (http://library.eb.com/storelibrarycard?id=jacksoncl - you'll need to enter your library card to access), which gives you reliable information for school reports or just to satisfy your intellectual itch. Please bookmark it and remember to use it, so that we can continue to provide this valuable service to our patrons.
The BIG READ arrives this month. Jackson is participating in this state-wide community read event exploring the American classic "To kill a mockingbird" by Harper Lee. We will be discussing it on Tuesday March 9th at 5pm at the library. Please come in and grab a copy and join us for the discussion. Other local events include a screening of the film starring Gregory Peck at the Conway Public Library on March 4th at 6:30 pm. Check the Big Read website for other local events (http://www.neabigread.org).
New Books by Kate Braestrup, Mitch Albom, Jodi Picoult, Howard Frank Mosher, and the late great Robert B. Parker.
March is also Town Meeting time. Jackson's Town Meeting takes place on Thursday March 11th at 7pm. The library has an article on this year's warrant asking the town for $125,000 for the new library! The exterior is complete and work inside is progressing. The building committee is pleased to show their green side by deciding to install a geothermal heating and cooling system in the new building. The new library is going to be so beautiful and will provide the library and staff much needed space to spread out and provide space for the collection and for our programs. We certainly hope that Jackson voters will support their library by supporting this warrant article at Town Meeting. The Library will close early on March 11th at 7pm to encourage everyone to attend town meeting.
Adult Book Group meets Tuesday, March 9th at 5 pm to discuss To Kill a Mockingbird. Pick up a copy of either book today at the library.
Bookworms from Space will meet after school on Thursday, March 25th, right after school from 3:00-4:00pm to discuss Piper Reed, Navy Brat. Join us for a snack and fun.
Story Time for 0-6 years old and their caregivers is every Wednesday, 10am, led by Children’s Librarian Tessa Narducci.
Library Trustee News. The next Library Trustee meeting will be held on Tuesday March 4th at 3 pm next door in the Parish Hall of the church.
Other services. Free internet and wireless access. Copy machine available for public use at 15 cents a copy.
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“There are some books that refuse to be written. They stand their ground year after year and will not be persuaded. It isn't because the book is not there and worth being written -- it is only because the right form of the story does not present itself. There is only one right form for a story and if you fail to find that form the story will not tell itself.” Mark Twain
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Susan Dunker-Bendigo, Director
Tessa Narducci, Children's Librarian
Kim Davis, Library Assistant
Phone: 603-383-9731
Hours: Tuesday 11AM-6 PM; Wednesday 11AM-2 PM ; Thursday 11AM-8PM;
Friday 9 AM-1 PM; Saturday 10 AM-1 PM
Susan Dunker-Bendigo
Director
Jackson Public Library
PO Box 276
Jackson, NH 03846
603-383-9731
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