Westfield Washington Public Library Board of Trustees: Mike Thomas, President David Weiss, Vice President Paul Catlin,

Treasurer Nancy Knochel, Secretary Dan Pitcock

Sunday Hours Coming in March

As lives become busier, getting to the library on a weekday or even a Saturday is becoming more difficult, so the Library Board of Trustees voted to change the days and hours the library is open. Beginning March 3, the library will be open on Sundays. Other days and times are being adjusted to balance the schedule so that operational costs will not increase.

The Library Board meets on the The new schedule will be: second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Library Hours Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Closed Sunday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

We hope this provides greater convenience for you, our patrons.

Holiday Closing
The Westfield Washington Public Library is closed on Monday, January 21, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

From the Board of Trustees

The board meeting minutes and Vice President David Weiss packets are posted on the librarys Secretary Nancy Knochel website at www.wwpl.lib.in.us. Treasurer Paul Catlin The bids on for the construction project were publicly open on November 27, 2012. The bids Circulation for November 2012 were compiled by Meyer Najem. was 35,064, and of those The bids came in over budget. At circulations 1,721 were from the November 28, 2012 special Hamilton County Reciprocal board meeting, the board decided borrowers. 310 items were to reduce the scope of the project circulated by patrons from other and rebid. At the December 12, Evergreen Libraries, and a total of 2012 meeting, Meyer Najem and 589 items from WWPL were sent to other Evergreen Libraries. We issued 159 new library cards, and of those 18 were issued to Hamilton County Reciprocal Borrowers. 1,384 items were checked out using the Self Check station. The Library Board voted to add Sunday hours beginning March 3, 2013. The new library hours will be Monday Wednesday 10am8pm, Thursday-Friday 10am 6 pm, Saturday 10am-5:00pm and Sunday 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm. New Library Board Officers were elected: President Mike Thomas Mike Halstead proposed cost reduction alternatives for the library board to consider. The library board decided to eliminate the east side of the addition on December 12, 2012 Board Meeting both levels. This will keep the community room/multipurpose room, expand the childrens area, keep the dedicated teen area and completely renovate the existing building. Some things will be bid out as alternates and be added back in to the project if they will fit in the budget. The project will put this out to bid late February or Early March, with construction beginning in March or April. The bonds were sold to J.J.B. Hilliard and W.L. Lyons, LLC. Umbaugh (the librarys financial advisors) was very pleased with the bid. Interest on the bonds will be 1.7071%. The estimated interest rate was 3%. This interest will save the taxpayers approximately $230,000 over the life of the 10 year bonds. The closing is scheduled for Thursday, December 20, 2012. The December board meeting was the last regular board meeting for Carolyn Wheeler who served on the board for 8 years and Mic Mead who served 4 years. Thank you both for your invaluable service to the library board.

Wont You Help?

We are about to begin a renovation and addition project to meet the needs of our rapidly growing city. Although the bonds will pay the major costs associated with this proposition, there are many items that are sorely needed, such as furniture and computers, that fall outside of the building budget. We ask you to help ensure this is the best library possible for you, your family and your community, and make a tax deductible donation to the Westfield Washington Public Library. Please send your name, address and telephone number with your check made payable to Westfield Washington Public Library. All donations are tax deductible, and a receipt will be mailed to you with our sincere thanks.

Adult Activities
Book Discussion Groups The Mystery Book Discussion Group is talking about The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley, when they meet on Wednesday, January 2 at 1 p.m. Come join other mystery lovers at a once-a-month discussion group that meets at the library. You are invited even if you havent read the book! Next months discussion is: February 6: Coyote Wind by Peter Bowen Join other book lovers at a discussion group that meets at the library each month. The General Group reads a wide variety of genres and meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. You are invited even if you havent read the book! Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah is the topic for this month, and the discussion will be in the Sumner Room on Wednesday, January 16. Next months discussion is: February 20: Old Librarians Never Die, They Jump Out of Airplanes by Marie J. Albertson, who may pay a visit to the group! Genealogy Club Join the Westfield Genealogy Club and share ideas, new websites and sources about family history, as well as meet some terrific people. The club meets on Saturday, January 5 at 10:15 a.m. in the Sumner Room. Beginning and experienced genealogists are computer class for beginners who welcome to become members. want to learn the fundamentals of using a computer, such as using a Euchre Group mouse, keyboard, and basic Are you a Windows. The class is offered on euchre Tuesday, January 22, at 6:30 p.m. enthusiast looking for three *Want to get started other players? Join in the fun on Facebook? when the Euchre Group meets at Already have a Facebook account 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Come but not sure what to enjoy a relaxing evening of fun do next? Come to the with some great people at this free library for Facebook Fundamentals, a class for program on January 9 and 23! beginners that teaches you to set Intro to E-Books up your page, manage privacy With the explosion settings, and connect with friends of e-readers such and family! Learn to update your as the Nook, status and add a photo, all while Kindle, iPad and all you interact with others online. An the various apps to email address is required to use with them, you may want to register for Facebook, but the try the free books the library has class is free and is offered on to download to your reading Thursday, January 24, at 3 p.m. device. Intro to E-Books is offered *NEW - Acrylic at the library on Monday, Painting Class January 14, at 6:30 p.m., and it shows you how to search for, Discover new painting download and read e-books for techniques and learn free from the library website! Be to create depth and sure to bring along your reader! mix colors in our new acrylic painting class with Computer Classes professional artist Julie Joy *There is a free Houck. The class is on Tuesday, January 15, at 2 p.m., and the Computer class fee of $35 includes all Class at the materials. Youll not only take library all about Microsoft home your completed painting but Access. This youll also take home a working software allows you to build knowledge of how to create more databases, create forms, tables original paintings! and reports and connect them *Watercolor Painting together with macros. The class is Class presented on Thursday, January Talented artist Jan 17, at 6:30 p.m. Roland teaches a *Are you feeling left behind in trying to use todays technology? Introduction to Computers is a class in Watercolor Painting and Techniques on Thursday, January 17, at 10:15 a.m. No previous art experience is necessary, and the
*Registration required

Mango Languages is Here!

With the need for easilyaccessible language learning and ESL learning growing, Mango meets this need in a free, fun and easy way. Its a self-paced learning system with a focus on simplicity. It was designed for anyone to start using, without the need for a help manual, and Mango is very easy to use! By listening to and repeating after material designed from native conversations, you'll not only learn the individual words and phrases, you'll know how they're used in practical situations and conversations. You'll learn more than grammar, vocabulary and culture, you'll learn how to communicate. Mango's self-paced learning environment offers the simplest way to learn a new language. Its not a flashcard system. Instead, Mango teaches actual conversational skills within the context of real-world situations. You can use what you learn immediately, even after the including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. It also works on every type of browser. An app is available for your mobile devices, and you can choose from two types of courses. Foreign Courses: Arabic (Levantine), Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, and Spanish (Latin America) English Courses: ESL Spanish, ESL Portuguese, ESL Mandarin Chinese, ESL Arabic. first lesson! All you need is an internet connection and a library card, and youll have access to Mango at home...the library...even at the coffee shop! Mango works in every operating system To get started, just visit our website at www.wwpl.lib.in.us and click on Research at the top of the page. Scroll down to Mango Languages and click!

For Teens Only

Anime Manga Club p.m. on Anime and manga enthusiasts are Tuesday invited to join us Mondays for the January 29. We need you to help choose and plan teen library activities. These programs are for you, so come and tell us what you want! Anime Manga Club. Hang out, watch anime and have snacks starting at 2:30 p.m. You must be 13 or older, or have a parentsigned permission slip to attend. The club meets January 7, 14 and 28. TAG Be part of the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) when it meets at 3 DERPZ DERPZ is a club started by teens for teens that meets Thursdays, 2:30-5 p.m., January 10 and 17, at the library to play the Wii. You can play just for fun or in real competition against other teens. The library has Wii games to play, but feel free to bring your own -- maybe some you know you can ace! Teens provide the food, so bring some or make a donation. Whatevah Time Whatevah Time for Teens is on Tuesday, January 8, at 2:30 p.m., in the Craft Room at the

library. Spend the afternoon just hanging out, playing the Wii, eating snacks, talking or doing whatevah.

Childrens Activities
Baby Love Birth to 18 Months Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. January 10, 17, 24 and 31. Give your child a head start to early literacy with this unique program of rhyme, play and song. Free Storytime Beginning January 14 and 15, Miss Vicki brings you stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes , Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club All Ages Second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Next Meeting: January 9. Bring your cards, play the games, trade cards, and have fun! Free Folk Art/Russian Dolls. Registration and pre-payment are required. Tiny Tots (Ages 1-3) 2 p.m. Cost: $8 Preschool (Ages 3-6) 3 p.m. Cost: $9 Kids (Ages 6-12) 4 p.m. Cost: $16 Lego Freebuild Bring your imagination to the library and get creative at a Lego Freebuild. There will be plenty of legos and lots of room to work. Be part of the fun on Wednesday, January 23 at 2:30 p.m.

American Girl Club All Ages Second Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Next Meeting: January 10 Make fun items for your doll and and there is also an art project, craft, or activity afterward. hear an American Girl short story. Times on Monday are 10:30 a.m. Kirsten will be in the spotlight at for Toddlers (18 months to 3 this free program. 1/2 accompanied by a caregiver) Homeschool Day and 1 p.m. for Preschoolers (3 1/2 - Kindergarten). On Tuesday, All Ages times are 10:15 a.m. for First Thursday of every month at Preschoolers and 11:15 a.m. for Toddlers. The program is free, 11 a.m. and registration is not required. Next Meeting: January 3. Paws & Read A fun and social event for all those in the area who homeschool. All Ages Gather at the library the first Saturday, Thursday of each month at 11 January 12, at 10:30 a.m. a.m. to play video games, make Sign up at the Children's Desk crafts and meet others in the community who homeschool. for 10 minutes to read to a dog who is a very good listener. Free Pottery Classes Kids of all ages will have fun making and decorating clay creations with instructor Jeremy South. The project on Friday, January 25, is

***Beginning January 9 Writing Classes Wednesdays Beginners Writing 11:45-12:30 Grades 1-3 Cost: $90 Creative Writing & Research 1:30-2:30 Grades 4 and up Cost: $120 SAT Prep & Creative Writing 10:30-11:30 Grades 6 and up Cost: $120 Science Classes Wednesdays Energy, Electricity and Magnetism Grades 3 6 Cost: $100 10:15-11:15 Grades 6-8 Cost: $100 12:00-1:00 Spanish Classes Fridays Cost: $112 plus $12 materials fee Beginners 10:30-11:30 Elementary 11:45-12:45 High School 1:00-2:00
Registration required

New Arrivals
Dying on the Vine by Aaron Elkins Gideon Oliver, the Skeleton Detective is visiting Tuscany, where he is asked to look into the apparent murdersuicide of Pietro Cubbiddu, the strong-willed patriarch of the famous Cubbiddu wine-making family, and Pietros wife, Nola. After examining the remains, Gideon concludes that its an unusual double homicide instead. Victory at Yorktown by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen The authors cover the Revolutionary Wars dark days from 1780 to the climactic Battle of Yorktown in 1781, vividly bringing to life the hardships, despair, and troubling leadership decisions confronting Washington after six years of brutal warfare. Courting Cate: The Courtships of Lancaster County by Leslie Gould When Amish farmer Pete Treger moves to Paradise Township, Pennsylvania, seeking a better life, he meets sisters Cate and Betsy Miller. Both are beautiful, but older sister Cate is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Betsy, on the other hand, is sweet and flirtyand seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Jon Meacham The Art of Power gives us Jefferson the politician and president, a great and complex human being forever engaged in the wars of his era. Philosophers think; politicians maneuver. Jeffersons genius was that he was both and could do both, often simultaneously. Such is the art of power.

Rise to Greatness: Abraham Lincoln and Americas Most Perilous Year by David Von Custer Drehle by Larry McMurtry The electrifying story In Custer, McMurtry of Abraham Lincoln's delivers an rise to greatness during the most expansive, agile, perilous year in our nations and clear-eyed history. In Rise to Greatness, reassessment of the iconic generals life and legacy acclaimed author David Von Drehle has created both a deeply how the legend was born, the human portrait of Americas ways in which it evolved, what it has meanttold against the broad greatest president and a rich, Two Graves sweep of the American narrative. dramatic narrative about our most by Douglas Presfateful year. ton and Lee Child Lessons From Madame Chic: Near Earth Objects: For twelve years, he 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned Finding Them believed she died in While Living in Paris Before They Find an accident. Then, by Jennifer L. Scott Us he was told she'd Each chapter reveals by Donald H. been murdered. a valuable secret Yeomans Now, FBI Special Agent Aloysius Jennifer learned Pendergast discovers that his In its course around while under Madame beloved wife Helen is alive. But the sun, the Earth Chics tutelage in their reunion is cut short when passes through a veritable Paristips you can Helen is brazenly abducted before incorporate into your shooting gallery of millions of his eyes. Pendergast is then own life, no matter where you live nearby comets and asteroids. One forced to embark on a furious such asteroid is thought to have or the size of your budget. cross-country chase to rescue her. plunged into our planet sixty-five million years ago, triggering a global catastrophe that killed off The library offers free adult ESL (English as a the dinosaurs. Yeomans provides a guide for understanding the Second Language) classes. Please contact threats posed by near-Earth Information/Reference Services for details. objects.

Audio/Visual
Its a new year and a time to consider some resolutions! Why not resolve to increase your Discover NEW BOOKS ON CD the facts Death of a Chimney behind Sweep by M.C. Beaton some of the major events that have impacted our lives and our culture as knowledge with some programs Professor J. Rufus Fears takes from The Great Courses that you on a journey through time. weve added to our collection. Thirty-five different events and how they have shaped our world Notorious Nineteen by Life Lessons from the Great Myths are presented. Janet Evanovich Many of the great myths and NEW DVDS stories that have been passed down through the generations are more than simply stories, and this Blind Goddess by Anne course demonstrates some of the Holt lessons to be learned from the tales and legends of many civilizations. Youll gain a better understanding and greater appreciation of Greek, Roman, and even American legends and Robert B. Parkers Lullaby myths.

The Dark Knight Rises

Hope Springs

by Ace Atkins

Writing Creative Nonfiction Have you ever thought about writing down the thoughts and stories of your life or those of your family? You can learn how to write nonfiction creatively with Professor Tilar J. Mazzeo, as she takes you through the various steps of writing and the processes that are needed to help you to get published. If you have a desire to write and to write well, you will enjoy and benefit from this set! The World Was Never the Same: Events that Changed History

Men in Black 3
Miracle on the 17th Green by James Patterson

The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Sparkle

Phone: 317-896-9391 FAX: 317-896-3702 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 entire community.

Westfield Washington Public Library 333 W. Hoover Street Westfield, IN 46074

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Friends of the Westfield Library

Friends Board: Sara Reitmeyer, President Jeanette Wachtel, Treasurer Marie Albertson, Secretary Carly Schull, Member-at-Large

With Sincere Thanks

How do I become a member?

Our book sales simply would not Membership is open to any happen without the time and effort individual, family, or of our wonderful volunteers. organization. Memberships are Sincere thanks go to everyone valid for one year from the date of who made the December sale a purchase. success -- we couldnt do it without you! Annual Dues: Jan Smith Denise Hurst Cindy Land Sheryl Sollars Staff $5 Visit our webpage: Sara Reitmeyer June Tyner Individual $10 www.wwpl.lib.in.us/friends Carly Schull Kathy Breecen Family $15 Sandy Rowland Judy Ackerson Contributing $25 Barb Swaim Marilyn Zellers Sustaining $50 Calling all Friends Meredith Burns Carolyn Lifetime $100 This one time Edith Lambert Robinson The Friends needs you to payment includes an engraved Marie Albertson Karen Dennison volunteer as little as one hour of name plaque on display in the Ann Enderle Nancy Dalton your time to help the library as a library. Angela Bahling Jean Chance cashier at one of the Book Sales. Sunny Johnston Bonnie Membership forms are available at Campbell Please contact Sandy at 317-896- Ann Luckett the librarys Circulation Desk. 9391. We cant do it without YOU! Delores Gilliatt The Fairchok Anita Cappa Family Elaine Hinshaw