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STORYHOURS - Tuesdays from 10:15-11:00 a.m. and Thursdays from 1:00-1:45 p.m. The morning story hours, for children 31/2-6 years old, will be held on April 6, 13, 20, and 27. The afternoon story hours will be held on April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. As usual, there will be enjoyable stories and crafts. Pre-registration for April's story hours will begin on March 15 and run through the end of March. Pre-registration is required.

 

FRIDAY IS GAME DAY AT THE LIBRARY! - From 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Come play a board game, bring a friend or make a new friend. See you there!!!!

 

TODDLER STORYTIME - In collaboration with Tri-Town’s Even Start Literacy Program, the library will present toddler storytime programs for children aged 2-31/2 on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:00 a.m. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program. Pre-registration is required.

 

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SATURDAY SPECIALS - March 13, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – LEGO CLUB - Like LEGOS? Come to the library and build, create, and share your techniques with other kids who are crazy about building with LEGOS. This fun-filled program is for children ages 4-12.

March 27, from 11:00 a.m. – Noon – WELCOME SPRING! A  program for children in grades K-5 that will celebrate the arrival of spring with stories and a related craft. Pre-registration is required.

 

SHARE-A-STORY BOOK GROUP – Thursday, March 18, from 7:15-8:30 p.m. Children in grades 4 and 5 and their parent(s), caregiver(s), or special person (people) are invited to come to the library to discuss The Leanin’ Dog by K.A. Nuzum. Hope to see you there! Refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact Miss Babs at the library.

 

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READ ACROSS AMERICA CELEBRATION – Tuesday, March 2, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. – All ages are welcome to join in the fun from 2:00-3:30 p.m. as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Although he died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring future generations of children to explore the joys of reading. Stop by the Children’s Room to make a party hat! Check out the display of Dr. Seuss books and take home some word searches and other fun-filled activities. Refreshments will be served. No registration is required. Check out the website www.seussville.com to learn more interesting information about Dr. Seuss.

 

HOMEWORK EXPRESS – The Homework Express is continuing at the East Smithfield Public Library. For youngsters in grades K-8, this is the ticket for you. Each Thursday, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., your friendly neighborhood Children’s/Young Adult Librarian will be ready to help you with your homework. Whether you need help finding a specific book, guidance with a tricky question, or just some advice on how to get started, the Children’s/Young Adult will give you the encouragement and confidence you need to tackle any homework assignment. Don’t hesitate to avail yourself to this warm, friendly, and professional service. Drop by the library (no sign-up necessary) and get rolling on the Homework Express! Hope to see you soon.

 

CHILDREN’S ROOM DISPLAY – The Children’s Room display case is featuring an interesting and beautiful collection of PRINCESSES. For anyone who ever dreamed of being a princess, this is one presentation you will not want to miss. This exhibit was organized and developed by Ava LaFauci and we thank her for loaning it to the library. Stop by the library and check out this aesthetically pleasing and unique display.

 

CHILDREN'S DISPLAY CASE - The library is always interested in having children show their collections in the exhibit case. Please contact the Children's/Young Adult Librarian(s) in order to sign up for this terrific opportunity.

 

ANNUAL EASTER EGG EXTRAVAGANZA Get ready for the Annual Easter Egg Extravaganza which will be held on Saturday, April 3. The library and the FOL are looking for donations of plastic eggs and individually wrapped candy for the hunt. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

 

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EXCEL BASICS – Monday, March 8, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel 2003. This workshop covers the Excel environment, simple formulas, and charts. The workshop is designed for those who have never used Excel and it will mainly concentrate on practical activities such as setting up a budget. Prerequisite knowledge of using computers with a mouse will be helpful. Registration is required.

 

Wii AT THE LIBRARY – Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Gamers can take turns challenging others in your choice of games. See what’s new each week. Young adults and adults are encouraged to attend! Kids: Challenge your parents!

 

WORD BASICS – Wednesday, March 10, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word. This workshop covers the different types of documents you can create. Learn how to turn a simple document into something unique and more presentable. Learn how to create signs and a wide range of unique projects. The workshop is designed for those who have never used Word or have a limited knowledge of Word. Prerequisite knowledge of using computers with a mouse will be helpful. Registration is required.

 

BLOGGING –Monday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. What is this blogging all about? Join us and you will learn where to find blogs, how to subscribe to them, and also how to use a user friendly program to start blogging. Share your interests, values, and opinions with the world or just some friends. Learn how to setup and personalize your very own blog with links, photos, and other things.

 

POWERPOINT BASICS – Tuesday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of PowerPoint. This workshop covers how to add graphics and text and make a slide show, or professional–looking presentation. You can use it for work or your own slideshow(s). The workshop is designed for those who have never used PowerPoint and it will mainly concentrate on the practical activities of this particular software. Prerequisite knowledge of using computers with a mouse will be helpful.

 

CRANIUM KABOOKI – Tuesday, March 16, at 6:30 pm. This game is inspired by the board game Cranium. Come on down and create your own team. You will need to be involved in playing music, drawing, acting, puzzling, and even cracking codes to win all using the Wii-mote. Tell your friends.

 

TEEN TECH WEEK – March 7-13 - Teen Tech Week is a national initiative that aims to encourage teens to use the library’s nonprint resources for education and recreation. Some of these resources include DVDs, music, gaming, databases, audiobooks, online homework help, social networking, and video production. This year’s theme is “Learn Create Share @ Your Library.”

 

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DIGITAL AUDIO BOOKS – Check out the most recent selections now available at East Smithfield Public Library. Unabridged audio books without the hassle of tapes or CDs. Listen to the whole book in one neat little package. So cutting edge, so cool, so fun! Use while you are cooking, cleaning, exercising, in bed before sleep, on long trips…etc. Enjoy the luxury of someone reading YOU a story.

 

MAIN DISPLAY CASE – This month’s display features Ducks. April is just around the corner and it is often considered the rainiest month of the year. April showers bring a lot of water and because of this, April is also a great month to be a duck. Stop by the library and peruse a unique and diverse collection of ducks. You’ll see rubber ducks, stuffed animal ducks, duck figurines, wooden ducks, and many more replicas of our fine feathered friends. It’s Quacktastic.

 

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWS (FOL) – This year, the FOL has purchased many DVDs, children’s and young adult books, paid for some children’s programs, and renewed the library’s zoo pass for another year. We will soon be purchasing some adult books, so if there are any books or authors you would like to see in the library, leave a note at the front desk!

Our next Book Sale will be held from March 25 thru March 29. Friends are welcome to come to the library on Wednesday night from 6-7 p.m. to help set up the Book Sale. Thursday, March 25, from 6-9 p.m. will be a preview for FOL members ONLY. If you are not already a member, you can join at the door for $5. If you are a member, you should be getting an announcement in the mail! Friday, the sale is open to everyone from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, all books will be $2.00 a bag from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Donations of books, videos, CDs, and DVDs are still accepted. Thank you in advance for your generosity and concern.

A hint of spring is finally in the air and this is the time to start thinking about the FOL Plant Swap planned for early May. When the ground begins to soften, you can gather up your excess plants and swap them with other gardeners in time for the spring planting season. There is no charge for the Plant Swap. It is just a fun and earthy time for all “green thumb” individuals.

A reminder: “Library Passes” are available for the Roger Williams Park Zoo and the Providence Children’s Museum.

The FOL is helping Miss Babs with the Annual Easter Egg Extravaganza.

The next meeting of the FOL is Tuesday, March 9, at 7:30. Please join us! Ideas and enthusiasm are always welcome. We would appreciate any help that we can get. For more information, please call Charlotte Taylor, at 233-6720, or e-mail ccwtaylor@gmail.com.

 

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DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM – A newly designed 4˝ hour (one-day) Driver Safety Course for drivers 50+ will be conducted at the library on March 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A short break will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring snacks and a beverage for the break. Participants will receive the new state driver’s manual at no cost. The cost of the program is $14 (a $2 discount will be given to AARP national members who show their AARP membership card. Cash, checks (payable to AARP), or money orders will be accepted. Call the library (231-5150) to register.

 

THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB – The group will meet on Thursday, March 25, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the library. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak will be discussed this month. Registration is required. Please call 231-5150, or stop in, to reserve your spot. For additional information, contact Bethany Mott at the library.

 

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY – Monday, March 8 is International Women’s Day. International Women's Day (IWD) is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. It is also known as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace. The first International Women's Day was run in 1911 and in some countries like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria International Women's Day is a national holiday. Let us give thanks and appreciation to the “better half” who have made our individual lives and world a better place to live and work.

 

AARP OFFERS FREE TAX AID - The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), will sponsor a Tax Assistance Program for low income and elderly individuals. Tax consultants will conduct help sessions each Thursday, from Noon-4 p.m., at the library. Interested individuals should bring a copy of their W-2 and 1099 forms, as well as a copy of last year's return.

 

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PRESERVATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS - We are all responsible for protecting the physical condition of library materials. Helpful hints: a) clean hands prevent the buildup of grime and sticky substances; b) DVDs and CDs should only be handled with your fingers on the outer edge of the DVD or CD – KEEP YOUR FINGERS OFF THE SHINY SURFACE.

 

DONATIONS - We would like to express our thanks to all of our patrons and friends who have donated library materials during the past year. Your kind generosity in donating valuable materials such as books, periodicals, videocassettes, DVDs, and other resources is much appreciated. You epitomize and perpetuate the true meaning of community library.

 

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MARCH CELEBRATIONS - Happy St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Day to all of our Irish and Italian patrons and friends; March 2 – Dr. Seuss, author, born, 1904; March 3 – Alexander Graham Bell born, 1847; March 20 – first day of Spring; March 26 – Sandra Day O’Connor, Supreme Court Justice, born, 1930.

 

RECENT ADDITIONS:

Adult Fiction/Nonfiction

Juvenile Fiction/Nonfiction

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Hidden Empire – Orson Scott Card

The Runaway Dragon – Kate Coombs

Extreme Engineering: Transatlantic Tunnel

The Honor of Spies  – W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV

Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow – Jessica Day George

Gilmore Girls: The Complete First, Second, and Third Seasons

Fired Up – Jayne Ann Krentz

The Buddha’s Diamonds – Carolyn Marsden

Go Diego Go! Great Gorilla

Deeper Than the Dead – Tami Hoag

The Curse of the Romany Wolves – S. Jones Rogan

Growing Up in Rhode Island: Part I

Sizzle: A Novel – Julie Garwood

Just Five More Minutes! – Marcy Brown

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A Fair Maiden: An Otto Ponzler Book – Joyce Carol Oates

Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick – Roz Rosenbluth

Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Wealth Watchers; A Simple Program to Help You Spend Less and Save More – Alice Wood with Glenn Rifkin

Epossumondas Plays Possum – Coleen Salley

Martha Stewart: My Mother’s Recipes

The Heavenstone Secrets – V.C. Andrews

Mike Stellar, Nerves of Steel – K.A. Holt

Bolt

Noah’s Compass: A Novel – Anne Tyler

Cool Dog, School Dog – Deborah Heiligman

Crazy Little Thing

Not My Daughter – Barbara Delinsky

Wake Up, City! – Susan Verlander

Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy III

The First Rule: A Joe Pike Novel – Robert Crais

The Busy Tree – Jennifer Ward

Noodlebug for Toddlers

Treasure Hunt; A Novel – John Lescroart

Why Do I Wash My Hands? – Angela Royston

Slumdog Millionaire

The Wolf at the Door – Jack Higgins

 

All About Old McDonald’s Farm, All About the Circus, All About Horses

Doors Open – Ian Rankin

 

A Good Year

Kisser – Stuart Woods

 

The Ice Harvest

Worst Case: A Novel – James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

 

The Retrievers

 

 

Spartan

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Baby Einstein: Baby Beethoven

Ben Harper and Relentless 7: White Lies for Dark Times

 

Doubt

Best of Children’s Favorites: Mickey’s Top 40 Tunes

 

Fly Me to the Moon

The Black Eyed Peas: The E•N•D (The Energy Never Dies)

 

Sex and the City: The Movie

Bruce Springsteen: Working on a Dream

 

Spongebob Squarepants: To Squarepants or not to Squarepants

Chattanooga Choo-Choo: The Songs that Brought Us Home

 

Age of Innocence

Chris Isaak: “Mr. Lucky”

 

NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: The Complete First and Second Seasons

Dane Cook: Isolated Incident

 

Out to Sea

Dave Matthews Band: Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King

 

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

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April

 

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STORYHOURS - Tuesdays from 10:15-11:00 a.m. and Thursdays from 1:00-1:45 p.m. The morning story hours, for children 31/2-6 years old, will be held on May 4, 11, 18, and 25. The afternoon story hours will be held on May 6, 13, 20, and 27. As usual, there will be enjoyable stories and crafts. Pre-registration for May's story hours will begin on April 19 and run through the end of April. Pre-registration is required.

 

FRIDAY IS GAME DAY AT THE LIBRARY! - From 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Come play a board game, bring a friend or make a new friend. See you there!!!!

 

TODDLER STORYTIME - In collaboration with Tri-Town’s Even Start Literacy Program, the library will present toddler storytime programs for children aged 2-31/2 on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:00 a.m. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program. Pre-registration is required.

 

SATURDAY SPECIALS April 3, 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-4 - ANNUAL EASTER EGG EXTRAVAGANZA. Join in the fun as the children hunt for eggs that the library bunny has hidden. Please bring your own basket for gathering up the goodies. The FOL generously sponsors this popular event. Pre-registration is required. Joining us for the festivities this year is PAWS (the Pawtucket Red Sox mascot). Paws will be at the library from 11:00 a.m.-Noon so bring your camera and take some really cool pictures.

April 24, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – LEGO CLUB - Like LEGOS? Come to the library and build, create, and share your techniques with other kids who are crazy about building with LEGOS. This fun-filled program is for children ages 4-12.

 

EARTH DAY FUN – Thursday, April 22, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., children in grades K-5 are invited to a special Earth Day Program. Students from Bryant University (The Book Worms) will be conducting this fantastic program. The event will feature stories and a recycled craft. Pre-registration is required.

 

SPRING FLORAL ARRANGEMENT – Thursday, April 29, from 4:00-5:00 p.m., children in grades K-5 will be creating a Spring Floral Arrangement. This program is organized and presented by the Apple Blossom Garden Club. Pre-registration is required.

 

JELLYBEAN CONTEST! - “April showers bring May flowers”, but do you know how many jellybeans are in the jar? Stop counting raindrops and come to the library and check out these luscious jellybeans. Participants are asked to “guess” how many jellybeans are in the jar – and no sampling is allowed! Simply enter a guesstimate and your contact information on the entry form provided in the Children’s Room. One grand prize winner and one runner-up will be called to come in to claim their prize.

 

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DROP EVERYTHING AND READ (D.E.A.R.) DAY – Join Ramona Quimby, Age 8, and her class as they celebrate D.E.A.R. Day (Drop Everything and Read Day) – Monday, April 12, a special reading celebration to remind and encourage families to make reading together on a daily basis a family priority.

 

SHARE-A-STORY BOOK GROUP – Thursday, April 15, from 7:15-8:30 p.m. Children in grades 4 and 5 and their parent(s), caregiver(s), or special person (people) are invited to come to the library to discuss Regarding the Fountain by Kate Klise. Hope to see you there! Refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact Miss Babs at the library.

 

GETTING READY FOR KINDERGARTEN NIGHT - Thursday April 8th at 6:15. Children who are entering kindergarten in the fall, along with their parents, are invited to an evening of stories and fun activities in this collaborative effort between the local libraries and the Smithfield Outreach program. The integrated preschool teachers will be on hand, as well as the children’s librarians from both libraries in town. Parents will receive a calendar explaining the early learning standards to use with their children to better prepare them for kindergarten. Refreshments will be served. Please call 231- 5150 x3 to register.

 

CHILDREN'S DISPLAY CASE – The Children’s Room display case is featuring an interesting and unique Hot Wheels and Matchbox Collection. This exhibit was organized and developed by Evan Erbe. Evan shares his collection with his brother Ryan. The display contains a variety of cars and trucks, from a collection of over 500, which continues to grow. Evan hopes that everyone enjoys his collection of miniature “dream cars.”

 

YOUNG PEOPLE’S POETRY WEEK – APRIL 12-18 Stop by the library and check out our poetry section. Poetry books range from entertaining to very serious and many in-between. Choose your favorite selection and honor it with the “poetic justice” that it deserves. You may even be inspired to write some of your own poetry.

 

EXCEL BASICS – Monday, April 5, at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel. This workshop covers the Excel environment, simple formulas, and charts. The workshop is designed for those who have never used Excel and it will mainly concentrate on practical activities such as setting up a budget. Prerequisite knowledge of using computers with a mouse will be helpful. Registration is required.

 

Wii AT THE LIBRARY – Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Gamers can take turns challenging others in your choice of games. See what’s new each week. Young adults and adults are encouraged to attend! Kids: Challenge your parents!

 

WORD BASICS – Monday, April 19, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word. This workshop covers the different types of documents you can create. Learn how to turn a simple document into something unique and more presentable. Learn how to create signs and a wide range of unique projects. The workshop is designed for those who have never used Word or have a limited knowledge of Word. Prerequisite knowledge of using computers with a mouse will be helpful. Registration is required.

 

INTERNET BASICS – Monday, April 12, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Are computers something you want to learn more about, but are just unsure of where to start? Do you want to learn how to get a handle on how to surf the Internet? This class will help you to learn the basics of using the Internet. This will include an explanation of terms, clicking on links, use of a browser, and utilizing search engines on the World Wide Web. Participants should be comfortable with Microsoft Windows and using a mouse. Space is limited and registration is required.

 

BRAIN TEASERS – Tuesday, April 20, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mind Games will make you flex your mental muscles, strategize, recognize patterns, analyze, scrutinize situations, and use logic and language. This program utilizes puzzles with words, as well as visual puzzles, anagrams, and optical illusions. Please register today!

 

STEP UP TO THE PLATE @ THE LIBRARY – Think you know more about baseball than the librarians at the National Hall of Fame? Prove it! The East Smithfield Public Library joins the American Library Association, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Campaign for America’s Libraries in inviting people of all ages to “Step Up to the Plate @ Your Library.” Players will be encouraged to answer questions from a playbook, using print and electronic resources in the library. There is a different set of questions for each age group. Players can pick up a copy of the “Step Up to the Plate” playbook appropriate for their age group at the library or on the program’s website at www.ala.org/baseball. Players can enter the prize drawing by submitting the completed playbook either by mail or online. A winner will be chosen and will win a trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. If you have questions about the contest and where to locate baseball resources, please contact Mr. Mike at the library, 231-5150 x3. PLAY BALL!

 

HOMEWORK EXPRESS – The Homework Express is continuing at the East Smithfield Public Library. For youngsters in grades K-8, this is the ticket for you. Each Thursday, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., your friendly neighborhood Children’s/Young Adult Librarian will be ready to help you with your homework. Whether you need help finding a specific book, guidance with a tricky question, or just some advice on how to get started, the Children’s/Young Adult Librarian will give you the encouragement and confidence you need to tackle any homework assignment. Don’t hesitate to avail yourself to this warm, friendly, and professional service. Drop by the library (no sign-up necessary) and get rolling on the Homework Express! Hope to see you soon.

 

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NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEKAPRIL 11-17 – This year’s theme is Communities Thrive @ Your Library. Gather up your family and friends and visit your local library during National Library Week. Check out the myriad resources – books, magazines, videos, DVDs, CDs, audiocassettes, puzzles, etc. that you may check out for your personal enjoyment and edification. Once you experience the joy and satisfaction of using the resources that the library offers, you will surely become an active library user. The best thing is that all of these resources are FREE.

 

EMERGING OPTIONS FOR A HEALTHIER BRAIN – There are different ways to keep your memory working to its optimum level. Please join us on Monday, April 26, at 6:30 for this program presented by Joann Cardullo, RN, and discover some tips to enhance your memory. Open to the public. Please call the library to register for this free program: 231-5150.

 

D.I.Y. GREEN CLEANING METHODS WORKSHOP – Thursday, April 15, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Time for spring cleaning! This year make it cheap and totally green! Join us for a discussion and workshop about eco-friendly cleaning methods. Bring an empty bottle to fill with your own all-purpose cleaning solution creation. There is a $5.00 materials fee. Please call the library to register: 231-5150.

 

THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB – The group will meet on Thursday, April 22, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the library. Loving Frank by Nancy Horan will be discussed this month. Registration is required. Please call 231-5150, or stop in, to reserve your spot.

 

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TV TURN OFF WEEK – APRIL 19 – APRIL 25 – Turn off the television, pick up your favorite reading material, and let your neurons fantasize and create symbolic images that no silver screen can ever produce.

 

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWS

Thanks to all who made our recent Book Sale such a success! If you have any ideas as to how we should spend the money on behalf of the library, please come to the next meeting of the FOL on Tuesday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. We will also be talking about how we can help with the Summer Reading Program. New faces are always welcome!

Now that our storage area is empty, it’s time to fill it up again with books for our next sale. Donations of books, videos, DVDs, and CDs are always welcome!

For more information about the FOL, or if you have an idea you would like to share, please contact Charlotte Taylor, FOL President, at ccwtaylor@gmail.com, or phone 233-6720. Thanks!

 

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COMPUTERS FOR PUBLIC USE - Stop by the library and check out how you can utilize this invaluable service. Wireless laptops are also available for use within the library.

 

CDs/DVDs/VIDEOCASSETTES - Don't forget to check out our extensive collection of nonprint media. We have over 4,000 specially selected resources to meet the diverse tastes of our patrons.

 

AARP OFFERS FREE TAX AID - The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is continuing the Tax Assistance Program for low income and elderly individuals. Tax consultants will conduct help sessions each Thursday, from Noon-4 p.m., at the library. Interested individuals should bring a copy of their W-2 and 1099 forms, as well as a copy of last year's return.

 

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK - April 18 thru April 24 - Volunteers take the time to make a difference and the library commends Pat Allard, Genevieve Wodziak, and the Friends of the Library (FOL) for their tireless efforts and dedication to helping the library provide efficient and effective services to the Smithfield community.

 

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APRIL CURIOSITIES AND CELEBRATIONS - The name April may come from the Roman Goddess Aphrodite (Latin Aprillis), "April showers Bring May flowers", April Fools' Day (April 1), Titanic sank (April 15, 1912, at 2:27 a.m.), Earth Day (April 22), April is Frog Month, and the BASEBALL SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS.

 

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RECENT ADDITIONS:

Adult Fiction/Nonfiction

Juvenile Fiction/Nonfiction

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Winter Garden – Kristin Hannah

Extreme Pets! – Jane Harrington

Into the Wild

Brava, Valentine: A Novel  Adriana Trigiani

Poppleton in Spring – Cynthia Rylant

I Spy: A Runaway Robot and Other Stories

Able One – Ben Bova

Northward to the Moon – Polly Horvath

Kung Fu Panda

The Bricklayer – Noah Boyd

How to Build Your Own Country – Valerie Wyatt

The Little Polar Bear

Poor Little Bitch Girl – Jackie Collins

A Very Big Bunny – Marisabina Russo

Madeline’s Best Manners

Willie Mays: The Life, the Legend – James S. Hirsch

When Jack Goes Out – Pat Schories

Maggie and the Ferocious Beast: Beach Party

Shadow Tag – Louise Erdrich

The Mud Fairy – Amy Young

Champions Again: The Story of the 2007 Boston Red Sox

This Book Is Overdue! How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All – Marilyn Johnson

Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain – Trevor Romain

Corduroy…and More Stories About Friendship

The Last Surgeon – Michael Palmer

Angels Are Everywhere: What they Are, Where They Come From and What They Do – Karen Romano Young

Hanging Up

Flirt – Laurell K. Hamilton

Stress Can Really Get on Your Nerves! – Trevor Romain

Never Been Kissed

Last Snow – Eric Van Lustbader

Taking the “Duh” Out of Divorce – Trevor Romain

Soccer Dog: European Cup

Apple Turnover Murder – Joanne Fluke

Cliques, Phonies & Other Baloney – Trevor Romain

Valiant

Game Over – Fern Michaels

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Baby Einstein: Baby Galileo

Fantasy in Death – J.D. Robb

David Byrne & Brian Eno: Everything that Happens Will Happen Today

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

Big Girl: A Novel - Danielle Steel

David Garrett

Frost Nixon

The Wild Zone – Joy Fielding

Faryl Smith

Seven Pounds

Split Image – Robert B. Parker

Finding Nemo: Ocean Favorites

Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One

I Know Where I’m Going: Katharine Hepburn: A Personal Biography – Charlotte Chandler

The Fray

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

 

Green Day: 21st Century Breakdown

Bend It Like Beckham

 

Dane Cook: Isolated Incident

My Boy Jack

 

Dave Matthews Band: Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King

Quantum of Solace

 

 

The Riches: Season 2

 

 

Where the Toys Come From

 

 

Wise Guys

 

 

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