Westfield Washington Public Library

Winter 2020 - 2021 Newsletter

Winter Reading Program Returns in January

As the weather turns colder
and we spend more time
indoors, curling up with a
good book is a favorite activ-
ity. With this in mind, we
are pleased to announce the
return of our Winter Read-
ing Program! This year the
program will be for both
teens and adults, and we
will again be using the
Beanstack program to track
participants’ progress. In-
stall the Beanstack app on
your mobile device, or go to
www.wwpl.beanstack.org on
your computer to set up
your account. If you’ve al-
ready set up an account for
a previous WWPL reading
program, it’s even easier to
join a new reading program.
Our Winter Reading Pro-
gram theme is “Chill Out
with a Cool Book,” and it
will run from January 1 to
February 28. Participants
will get a sign up prize, and
if you complete the program
and finish 40 hours of read-
ing (or listening), you will
be able to enter for a draw-
ing prize. (Reading out loud
also counts as time spent
reading, in case you have
children you’d like to read
to.)
So make plans to sign up
after the holidays wind
down, and we will all chill
out with a cool book togeth-
er this winter!

LIBRARY HOURS
Monday-Wednesday
10:00 AM—8:00 PM

Thursday-Friday
10:00 AM—6:00 PM

Saturday
10:00 AM—5:00 PM

Sunday
1:00 PM—5:00 PM

Popular Curbside Service Continues LIBRARY CLOSINGS

With the number of COVID-19 cases brary, and staff will place your items in
December 24—25
rising in Indiana, we wanted to remind a labeled bag on a table in the main
you that our curbside pick-up service is entrance of the library. December 31—January 1
ongoing, and we are happy to provide
The library building remains open to January 18
you with contactless service. If you
the public with normal operating
haven't tried it yet, it's easy!
hours, and you are also free to come in
Simply use the catalog at wwpl.lib.in.us and safely browse. Please use the SW OUR MISSION
or call 317-896-9391 to place the items entrance to enter the building and the
Fostering exploration,
you want on hold. You’ll receive your traditional entrance on the NW side of
usual hold notification when your the parking lot to exit the building. discovery, and growth
items are ready for pick-up. Call us (That is where our curbside pick-up
when you are on your way to the li- table is located.) Thank you!
 2020 - 2021
Winter Story Times
You may also view our Story
Time Videos on our YouTube
Channel at youtube.com/user/
WWPL46074/
Please register for all of
the following in-person
Story Time programs on
our Events Calendar:
wwpl.librarycalendar.com
Baby Love Story Time
Thursdays @ 10:30 AM
Dec. 3, 10, 17
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25
Story Times:
Mondays @ 10:30 AM
Dec. 7, 14
Jan. 4, 11, 25
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM
Dec. 1, 8, 15
Jan. 5, 12, 19, *26
Feb. 2, 9, 16, *23
*WWPL Puppet Theatre
Performances:
Jan. 26: Po lar B ear, Po lar
Bear, What Do You Hear?
Feb. 23: The Little Red Hen
Monday Madness:
Mondays at 1:00 PM at the
library, unless noted.
Enjoy a variety of activities
designed for young children.
(Preschool w/caregiver)
Dec. *7, 14
Jan. 4, 11, 25
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
*Dec. 7: 1:30 PM
We will meet at the Story
Walk at MacGregor Park
where we will enjoy a story
while walking the park
trails.
MacGregor Park is located at
21105 MacGregor Park Rd.,
Westfield.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOME-
SCHOOL CLASSES, HOMESCHOOL
CLUBS OR CHILDREN'S EVENTS
REQUIRING REGISTRATION,
CONTACT WWPL CHILDREN'S
DEPT. AT 317-896-9391
CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY EVENTS
Please register for all library programs on our Events Calendar: wwpl.librarycalendar.com
Tween Book Club Registration required at
wwpl.librarycalendar.com or contact the Children’s De-
partment at 317-896-9391.
(For grades 4—7)
Dec. 3 at 4:30 PM:
Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan
Jan. 7 at 4:30 PM:
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Feb. 4 at 4:30 PM:
So B. It by Sarah Weeks
The Tween Book Club will meet on the first Thursday of
each month at 4:30 PM in the Story Castle. Register online
and stop by the Children's desk if you would like a physical
copy of the book! Links to electronic versions are available,
if you would prefer. Books for the following month will be
distributed at each meeting.
Watch and Wonder (sch o o l age)
Watch and Wonder is a fun and educational after-school video
program for elementary-aged children, focusing on a variety of
topics from the history of holidays to how things are made.
December 9 or 10 at 4:00 PM: Winter Weather
January 13 or 14 at 4:00 PM: Polar Animals
January 27 or 28 at 4:00 PM: How Fun Stuff Gets Made
February 10 or 11 at 4:00 PM: Valentine’s Day & How Your Heart
Works
MakerSpace 123 -and- MakerSpace 456
Registration required at wwpl.librarycalendar.com
January 27 at 5:00 PM (123) and 6:00 PM (456) “Snow”
February 24 at 5:00 PM (123) and 6:00 PM (456) “Deconstruction
Lab” Friday Funday (Preschoolers)
Our 2 separate MakerSpace programs provide an introduc- Registration required at wwpl.librarycalendar.com
tion to STEM concepts through crafts, games and other
activities. MakerSpace 123 (for grades 1-3) meets on the December 11: “Happy Holidays”
4th Wednesday at 5 PM, and MakerSpace 456 (for grades 4 January 8: “Penguins”
-6) meets on the 4thWednesday at 6:00 PM. February 12: “Chinese New Year”
Imagine Your Story with Pretty Funny Balloons
(all ages)
Registration requested at wwpl.librarycalendar.com
December 1 @ 6:00 PM
Using balloons and humor, we’ll experience the power of
imagination by:
-Reading and acting out a children’s book with audience
volunteers and balloons.
-Teaching everyone how to make their own balloon sword
to take home.
-Sharing some of our favorite fantasy and fiction books.
-Introducing the audience to the world of interactive role-
playing to create a unique story with balloon costumes,
inflatable dice, and a terrifying dragon.
Family BINGO Night (all ages) Registratio n re-
quested at wwpl.librarycalendar.com
December 16 January 20 February 17
at 6:00 PM
Kids, bring your parents or grandparents for an inter-
generational fun night with classic BINGO games!
Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy: Scenes
from The Nutcracker Ballet (all ages)
Virtual Program. Registration requested at
wwpl.librarycalendar.com
December 14 from 6:00 PM—7:00 PM
Virtually experience the tradition as the Ballet Theatre of
Carmel Academy dancers perform segments from The Nut-
cracker, Tchaikovsky’s classic story of a girl and her be-
loved Nutcracker who comes to life. Meet the characters
including Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Godfather
Drosselmeyer, the evil Mouse Queen, the beautiful Snow
Queen, Mother Ginger and her Gingersnaps, and of course
the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier! Details on how to
participate and watch will be on our Events Calendar.
New Year’s Eve Eve Party (all ages)
December 30 from 5:30 PM—7:30 PM
Join us for an early celebration of the New Year!
We'll have a variety of activities for all ages.
Trivia Competition in the Adult Services Area:
Sara, from Children's Services, and Brittany, Manager of Adult and
Teen Services, will test your knowledge of all things related to the
number 21.
Line Dancing Lessons in the Children's Town Square:
Nancy, Manager of Children's Services, will be teaching line dancing
lessons throughout the evening. Even if you're already a pro, stop by
and join in the fun!
DIY crafts in the Maker Space:
Lisa B., from Adult Services, will be showing children and adults
how to make a DIY party popper that you can use the following
night at your own New Year's party.
Fortune Telling in the Teen Room:
What will the year 2021 have in store for you? Sit down with Lisa
W., our Teen Librarian, to hear all about what you can expect in the
coming year!
Themed story suggestions, activities, crafts and more for
preschoolers and their caregivers to enjoy together.
This fall these will be Take-and-Make kits that you may
reserve on our Events Calendar: wwpl.librarycalendar.com,
or call the Children’s Department at 317-896-9391 to re-
serve. You may then pick up your kit during library hours
on the days listed above.
Please call 317-896-9391 when you're on your way
(for curbside pick-up) or pick up your reserved kit
at the circulation desk.
Take It & Make It: Valentine’s Day (sch oo l age)
February 6 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Does your child need a last minute gift for a friend or fami-
ly member? If so, drop-in to the Maker Space anytime be-
tween 12:00 PM and 3 PM to decorate a small gift.
Cost is $1 per item which includes wrapping materials.
 Library Implements RFID Technology
Thanks to a recent General Obligation identifying information is linked to its
Bond, the WWPL has been able to pur- tag. RFID readers can read multiple
chase and begin implementing RFID RFID tags simultaneously, even when
technology for our entire collection of the items are on library shelves or in
physical materials. You may have re- stacks.
cently noticed the new RFID tags that
we’ve added to all of our library items,
and while they’re fairly unobtrusive, The RFID tag contains a microchip
what those rectangular tags can do is and an aluminum antenna, and this
powerful. technology will improve accuracy,
streamline circulation activities and
RFID stands for “radio frequency iden- speed up checking in and checking out
tification,” and this is a technology materials.
that allows for rapid item identifica-
tion and item security. The RFID tech-
nology is used for checking items in We are very excited to be implement-
and out of a library, for quicker collec- ingBar
Sushi RFID technology at the WWPL, as
RFID Tag
tion inventory and to increase shelving we know it will benefit our entire com-
accuracy. Tags are added to items and munity with enhanced speed, accuracy
then the item is scanned so that its and overall customer service.

Foundation Launches New Campaign 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

By Erin Downey
Executive Director, Westfield Library Foundation
The Westfield Library Foun-
dation kicks off its “Finding
Inspiration” campaign for
2021 at the beginning of the
new year. Without question,
inspiration can spark and sus-
tain us all as we navigate life’s
twists and turns. There’s no
limit to what you can do when
you’re truly inspired to take
action, expand your learning
or discover new things.
One of the library’s key mis-
sions is to give its patrons new
and meaningful experiences
through storytelling, artistic
expression within literature,
film, music, games, and
events - just to name a
few. From the moment you
walk through the door, inspi-
ration surrounds you…and
Reading Challenge Continues
the library is there to help The WWPL is continuing to loading and set-up of the
guide patrons to just what encourage parents and app, and then individuals
might inspire them! their young children to par- will track their own pro-
ticipate in the popular 1000 gress. (This is the same app
WWPL strives to connect and Books Before Kindergarten we use for our summer and
empower people, inspire ideas Reading Challenge. winter reading programs,
and support community po-
tential, as well as help com- so you may already have an
munities cope with the unex- Over a two to three year account if you’ve participat-
pected. 2020 has proved to ed in one of these programs
period, read one book each
be a challenge, but doors open this past year.)
or closed, the library and its night with your young child
staff have remained commit- and you will easily achieve
ted to their mission and pa- the goal. If two (or more) As emerging young readers
trons. books a night are read, the gain confidence with books,
goal is reached even soon- their parents are sure to
I find inspiration in podcasts er. Repeating books is fine, find the process fulfilling as
featuring extraordinary peo- too. well.
ple and stories. I also love to
read books that feature inspir-
ing topics. Art books also help We have a very wide variety To learn more about the
feed my creativity, but most of of children’s books here at
1000 Books Before Kinder-
all, l I love that sometimes I
find inspiration in the world the library, and our staff is garten Program or to get
outside. I am grateful to the always happy to recom- help signing up, stop by the
library for helping me source mend books if you’d like Children’s Department
many of my own inspirations suggestions. Desk!
and introducing me to new
ones.
Join me in feeling inspired The WWPL utilizes an
and pledge your support to online reading program
the Westfield Library Founda- called Beanstack that will
tion and its “Finding Inspira- track your child’s progress.
tion” campaign. Let’s enable Beanstack is also available
WWPL to continue to provide
as a mobile app. Our librar-
inspiration to the community
for the foreseeable future! ians can help with down-
 Programs with an asterisk (*) require registration. Please
ADULT EVENTS register on our website’s Events Calendar unless specified
RECURRING EVENTS
otherwise: wwpl.librarycalendar.com
FOR ADULTS Programs with a (+) are sponsored by First Merchants Bank
Programs with an asterisk (*) require
registration. Register on our Events Cal- Craft Corner*+ Women’s Suffrage
endar: wwpl.librarycalendar.com. (Teens & Adults) Centennial Speaker:
Holidays may affect dates. Dec. 16 at 5:00 PM: Winter Wonderland Laura
Pinecone Door Decor Merrifield
Role Playing Games* Jan. 20 at 5:00 PM: Button Winter Tree Wilson
(Teens & Adults) Feb. 17 at 5:00 PM: Hanging Candle Holders December 7 @ 7:30 PM—
2nd Tues. @ 5:00 PM VIA ZOOM
Registration preferred. This is a free pro- Register on
gram. Each month we will feature a differ- wwpl.librarycalendar.com and we will pro-
Tabletop Games*
ent craft project for teens & adults. vide you with the Zoom link to join us for
(Teens & Adults)
4th Wed. @ 5:00 PM
this special virtual event.
Stop by the adult area table to make a craft!
Women's Suffrage Centennial Speaker
If you are unable to attend, you may regis-
Library Board Meeting Laura Merrifield Wilson will present, "Have
ter to reserve a grab-and-go craft kit, while
2nd Wed. @ 7:00 PM We Come a Long Way, Baby?" Her program
supplies last. Please indicate in your regis-
asks the questions of how successful have
tration notes if you’ll be picking it up at the
Craft Corner* women been in elected politics post-
Information Desk or curbside. Kits must be
(Teens & Adults) suffrage? What barriers remain?
picked up within one week following the
3rd Wed. @ 5:00 PM.
program. Presented in partnership with the League of
(Details available at the Adult
Women Voters of Hamilton County, and
Information Desk)
paid for by a grant from Indiana Humani-
First Merchants Bank ties.
Writers Group
Financial Programs* +
4th Thurs. @ 10:30 AM Check our website’s Events Calendar for Women comprise a majority of the popula-
upcoming financial programs presented by tion yet remain underrepresented within
The following programs are currently First Merchants Bank. Webinar registration American government. In fact, Indiana
suspended. Check back for updates. links will be found on our Events Calendar trails most national numbers and remains
wwpl.librarycalendar.com.
 American Mahjong one of the 5 states in the country to never
have elected a female governor or senator.
 ESL Classes
BINGO Brunch at the WWPL* One hundred years post-suffrage, this lack
 Watercolor Painting First Thursday of the Month of representation presses the question of
Jan. 7 Feb. 4 "why?"
 Acrylic Painting
COVID-19 concerns may affect scheduling.
 Euchre Please check our Events Calendar for updates.
Laura's talk will address this key question
11:00 AM—1:00 PM
 Quilting Group by bridging historical narratives with cur-
Join us for a delicious catered brunch and
themed BINGO and a chance to win prizes! rent statistics.
Cost to participate is $10. Registration clos-
es on the Monday prior to the event date. Laura Merrifield Wilson is an Assistant
Mystery Book Group +
This event is geared toward ages 50+ but all Professor of Political Science at the Univer-
Meets @ 1:00 PM on the 1st Wed. of the sity of Indianapolis, where she specializes
adults are welcome to attend!
month (except holidays).
in gender politics, campaigns and elections,
Copies available at the Information Desk *You must pre-register to participate. Reg- and state government. She earned her
or via curbside pick-up. ister through our website’s Events Calendar Bachelors in Theatre (2008) and Masters in
Dec 2 Holiday Party Canceled wwpl.librarycalendar.com or by calling the Political Science (2019) from Ohio Univer-
Jan 6 A Lady's Guide to Etiquette WWPL @ 317-896-9391. BINGO Brunch is sity and her Masters in Women's Studies
and Murder sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield (2014), Masters in Public Administration
Feb. 3 The Silent Patient Library & Copper Trace. (2012) and PhD in American Politics (2014)
from the University of Alabama. Wilson is a
regular panelist on CBS' 4's/Fox 59's "IN
WWPL Book Group + AARP Tax-Aide* Focus" on Sunday mornings and is the pro-
Meets @ 1:00 PM on the 3rd Wed. of the On Fridays from Feb. 5—Apr. 9 ducer and host of WICR 88.7's "Positively
month (except holidays). 10:30 AM—12:30 PM Politics" on Saturdays at 11:30 AM.
Copies available at the Information Desk. –or-
Or via curbside pick-up. 12:30 PM—2:30 PM
Dec. 2 Holiday Party Canceled AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax WWT Women’s Winter Walking Group
Jan. 20 Ask Again, Yes prep to anyone of any age, especially if you Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Feb. 17 The Pull of the Stars are 50 or older and can’t afford tax prepara- Contact Westfield Washington Township for
tion. Register at the Information Desk for a details. 317-579-9490
morning or afternoon appointment. 317-
896-9391
Game Events for Adults and Teens
Tabletop Games + * (For Teens and Adults)
Dec. 16 Jan. 27 Feb. 24 @ 5:00 PM
Register on our website’s Events Calendar:
wwpl.librarycalendar.com
(December 16 is 3rd Wednesday)
Role Playing Games +* (For Teens and Adults)
Dec. 8 Jan. 12 Feb. 9 @ 5:00 PM
Register on our website’s Events Calendar:
wwpl.librarycalendar.com
Teen Events:
Programs with an asterisk (*) require registration.
Weekly after school activities will meet during the school
year, except in the case of library or school closings.
After School Programs for Teens
Teen Craft Program+ *
Dec. 8 from 4:00 PM— 6:00 PM
Make an earbud case & keychain from an Icebreaker Mints
box. Yes – you can eat the mints as we create!
Anime Manga Club +
Meets Mondays @ 4:00 PM
(won’t meet Dec. 21, Dec. 28, Jan. 18 or Feb. 15)
If you love anime (Japanese animation), manga
(Japanese comics), or Japanese culture, this is the place
for you! Teens meet in the Community Room to watch
Gaming Corner +
Meets Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM
(won’t meet Dec. 23 or Dec. 30)
Come and play video games with friends after school in
the teen room!
Snakehead Ed Amazon John
7/14
6/27
8/7
FRIENDS OF THE WESTFIELD LIBRARY

Visit our ongoing books sale at the WWPL! Kroger Plus card: Register your Kroger Plus card online
at www.kroger.com/communityrewards, then select the
Please make plans to stop by and shop our book sale. All
Friends of the Westfield Library as your charity of
proceeds benefit the library. Check the library's website
choice. Afterward, each time you use your Kroger Plus
and social media for updates.
card, Kroger will donate funds to the library--at no cost
to you!
Looking for other easy ways to support the library?
Listed below are some great options!
Network for Good: If you are interested in donating to
the library out-of-pocket, visit the WWPL website at
www.wwpl.lib.in.us, click on the Donations link, and fill
AmazonSmile: Go to smile.amazon.com and select the
out the NFG form that will appear. Your donations to
Friends of the Westfield Library as your charity of
the library are tax-deductible, and NFG will send you
choice. Bookmark this site and use it (instead of ama-
the necessary documentation.
zon.com) whenever ordering items from Amazon. Your
Amazon account will not change (you'll still have your
shopping cart, lists, etc.), but after registering to sup-
All funds donated to the library go toward library ser-
port us, Amazon will donate funds to the library with
vices that benefit our patrons
every eligible purchase you make from AmazonSmile--
and our community. Thank you
at no cost to you!

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Westfield Washington Public Library

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