Williamson County Public Library
LIBRARY BYTES - May 2009
Volume 9, Issue 5
FROM THE DIRECTOR
May, 2009
Patrons will find even more programs at our
libraries this summer: the Summer Reading Programs for Children and Teens, lectures and workshops for adults. Hundreds more children’s books
will be on the shelves and bestsellers are still being
added to the collection.
Downloads of e- and audio-books can be
“checked out” for 7 or 14 days; with the choice of a
shorter loan period, the request queue for titles may
be shortened.
Join us for a Nashville Symphony
Trio performance on May 18 at 6:30, as the
2009 Leadership Franklin class honors Mrs.
Caroline Cross.
The Library will continue to accept
book donations, Please give what and when
you can.
IN THIS ISSUE
From the Director
1
Financial Workshops, Nashville Symphony
1
Special news
2
May Events at Main Library
3
May Events at Branches
4
Book Buzz, and Library Hours
5
FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS THIS MONTH
The Main Library in Franklin is holding more free informational seminars during May to help people make financial
decisions during the current economic
crisis.
“Financially Surviving a Job
Loss,” conducted by Carl Domingue, a
Certified Financial Planner – Monday,
May 11, 10 a.m. Come hear some
smart ideas and strategies for what to
do after a job loss.
“Your 401-K Options” on
Thursday, May 14, at 10 a.m. Investment Advisor Alissa Harris
can help you with options on how to handle your 401K money
when you leave a job.
“Rules of the Road” on Monday, May 18, at 10 a.m.
presented by Financial Advisor Jason R. Armbruster. The road to
financial independence begins with a few simple rules.
“Protecting the Next Generation” presented by Barry
Bynum, Estate Planner, on Wednesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. Learn
about living trusts, wills and probate, guardianships, and much
more.
“Women Only Workshop – Knowledge is Power, Wisdom is what you do with that Knowledge” by Investment Advisor Alissa Harris, presented on Tuesday, May 26, at 10
a.m. This is a financial workshop designed specifically for women
by women.
All of these informative programs are free and open to the
public. Class size is limited, so reservations are recommended.
Phone 595-1250.
SYMPHONY TRIO
Nashville Symphony Orchestra members
Anna Lisa Hoepfinger, Sari DeLeon Reist and
Clare Yang will perform at the Main Library on
Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m.
The concert is sponsored
by the Leadership Franklin
Class of 2009 in honor of
Mrs. Caroline Cross, founder
of Leadership Franklin.
The Williamson County
Cultural Arts Commission
will provide light refreshments beginning at 6:30
p.m.
SUMMER READING PROGRAMS
For Children and Teens
The Children’s and Young Adult departments at all our branches (Franklin, Bethesda,
College Grove, Fairview, Leiper’s Fork and Nolensville) are getting ready for their Summer Reading
Programs and have some great ones scheduled.
We will be sending out a Special Library
Bytes Supplement some time during the first
week of May, devoted to all of our Summer Reading Programs.
May 2009—SPECIAL NEWS
THE MAIN LIBRARY PRESENTS:
COMPUTER-SAVVY SATURDAY SERIES
Learn a new skill, upload photos, search for a job, edit pictures, or
join a social network. These specialty classes have something for
everyone. Classes are free and open to the public. Classes are
held in the second floor computer lab and are limited to 24 participants. Sign up begins three weeks prior to the class. Registration
is by phone only at 615-595-1243. For more information please go
to our website at http://lib.williamson-tn.org.
“Righting” a Resume
Registration began: April 28
Class date and time: Saturday May 16,
10:30-12:00
Social Networking, Getting Linked In
Registration begins: May 26
Class date and time: Saturday June 13,
10:30-12:00
Computer databases
Registration begins June 23
Class date and time: Saturday July 11, 10:30-12:00
Digital photo basics
Registration begins: July 27
Class date and time: Saturday August 15, 10:30-12:00
YOUR
GIFT
WILL
MAKE
A
DIFFERENCE!
The Williamson County Library Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization. Our mission is to enrich, not replace, traditional tax-based support for the library through gifts,
grants and bequests from individuals, businesses and organizations.
We thank those who have contributed to the Foundation
and made it possible for us to provide almost $20,000 to our Library system since 2007. The money that the Foundation has
provided to the library has been used for children’s enrichment,
the Summer Reading program and the purchase of children’s
books. We would especially like to thank A Vintage Affair for
their generous gifts the last two years. Their support of the
Foundation is greatly appreciated and has helped to make a positive impact in the lives of the children in our community.
Your contribution to the Williamson County Library
Foundation supports the enhancement of the Williamson County
Library System’s collections, programs and facilities.
To donate over the phone, call Caroline Cross at
(615) 794-0181 and have your credit card information handy. To
donate via mail, attach a check or money order payable to WCLF
and mail it to:
WCL Foundation
P.O. Box 681021
Franklin, TN 37068-1021
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FRIENDS
Book donations are gratefully accepted throughout the year. For
more information on donating, please call 595-1250.
A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped
with the recent April book sale, and thanks to all the patrons
who supported the sale. The Friends made over $6,000 at the
book sale. All proceeds go directly to the library for the purchase of new books.
The Friends are extremely grateful to Catherine
Lesser, Fundraising Chair, who spent many hours organizing
and shelving in the past months to prepare for this sale, for
her help and expertise. Catherine will have to step down as
chair due to other commitments. This is a big loss for our
organization, and we thank Catherine for her time and leadership. She will continue to volunteer and help with the book
sale, but is looking for volunteers to take over the leadership
position.
The book sale is the biggest fundraiser for the
Friends, and is staffed by member volunteers. Other volunteer opportunities include shelving books at the library, as
well as working with Board members to help promote the
Friends organization. We encourage all those who love books,
the library and their community to get involved and support
the Friends.
Please become a member of Friends today and join
the community of volunteers who enjoy working, talking,
reading and visiting about books! Visit us online at http://
lib.williamson-tn.org, and then click on Friends of the Library. Email us at friends@williamson-tn.org for more information about joining, volunteering and donating!
GOOD NEWS FROM R.E.A.D.S.
Patrons can now set their own loan
periods for 7 or 14 days for R.E.A.D.S.
downloads of audio and e-books.
It is hoped that this measure will
increase the availability of each title.
WRITING WORKSHOPS
The Main Library is happy to present a new monthly series of free workshops on writing. All programs will be held
on Saturday mornings from 9 to 12 in the Meeting Room.
The first workshop will be on Saturday, May 30, “Writing
History - Fiction and Non-Fiction,” and the instructors are
Louise Colln and Sally Lee.
Please bring pen and paper and your own water bottle.
Registration for this workshop is required, by phoning
595-1250. Registration ends May 27.
Colln is the author of five nationally and internationally
published books, including two historical fiction. Her poetry
and short stories have won state wide contests and have
been published in national magazines.
Lee, a Franklin native who inherited
much local history, writes some fiction and
poetry. Her well-researched historical books
are about family, neighborhood and institutions.
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May 2009
EVENTS AT MAIN LIBRARY
ADULTS
THE MAIN LIBRARY IS CLOSED MONDAY, MAY
25, TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY.
The May Art Display features pen and ink art on
canvas by Jim Ladd, a retired banker.
Sat. May 2 and Sat. May 16, 10:30 a.m. CWW
Critique Group, followed by Young Adult Critique
Group at noon. (Inquire at Circulation Desk for location of these meetings.).
Tues. May 5, 5:30 p.m. Legal Aid Clinic, cosponsored by Legal Aid Society and the Library, to
acquaint library patrons with free legal help available
to those who live in Williamson County. No registration is required.
Wed. May 6, 12 noon – Brown Bag Book Chat, in
Meeting Room. Bring your lunch, a drink and a
book you would like to discuss. Come prepared to
hear about some interesting books.
Sun. May 10, 3 p.m. - Franklin Civil War Round
Table – Vann Martin, a nationally known expert on
post war memorabilia and rare era photographs, will
be the guest. He will present a program on “The Civil
War Veteran in the Post War Years: United Confederate Veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic.”
Mon. May 11, 10 a.m. “Financially Surviving a
Job Loss,” with financial advisor Carl Domingue
Tues. May 12, 6 p.m. Evening Book Discussion,
discussing The Quiet Girl by Peter Hoeg.
Thurs. May 14, 10 a.m. “Your 401-K Options”
with Investment Advisor Alissa Harris.
Sat. May 16, 9:30 a.m. “Righting a Resume”
class, in computer lab. (Call 595-1243 to register.)
Sat. May 16, 2 p.m. Joe Deyo speaks at an Author
Afternoon about his book, Checklists for the New
Dad. (See details in special box on this page.)
Mon. May 18, 10 a.m. “Rules of the Road” - Financial Advisor Jason R. Armbruster discusses financial
independence.
Mon. May 18, 7 p.m. 3 Nashville Symphony
Orchestra members present a chamber music
concert.
Wed. May 20, 6 p.m. “Protecting the Next Generation” presented by Estate Planner Barry Bynum.
Tues. May 26, 10 a.m. “For Women Only” with
Alissa Harris - Financial advice for women by
women.
Sat. May 30, 9 a.m. Writing Workshop Writing
History - Fiction and Non-Fiction with Louise Colln
& Sally Lee.
YOUNG ADULTS
Build and Fly Paper Airplanes
School will be out soon,
so join us Saturday, May 30, 2 –
3:30 p.m. - Build and fly some
pretty incredible paper airplanes, starting with the
simplest origami designs to bi-planes to jet fighters.
Must sign up - limited amount of space - 5991278. Age range 10 and up.
CHILDREN
READING TO DOGS - Kids love reading to trained
therapy dogs! Join us on Saturday, May 16, from
1 to 3 p.m. and you will be surprised at how quickly
your children learn to love reading. No signup is required.
PAJAMA STORYTIME with Ms. Kathleen offers stories, games, audience participation, reading awards, milk and cookies. For
grown-ups and children of all ages. Join us Thursday, May
21, at 6:30 p.m. The topic is “Caterpillars and Butterflies.”
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME is designed for children 3 to 5
years old. Join us every Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Children’s
Librarian Ms. Lesley and Thursdays at 10 a.m. with Children’s Assistant Ms. Susan. Both days offer entertaining and educational stories, songs, crafts and early literacy skills.
TODDLER STORYTIME This storytime, hosted by Children’s Librarian Ms. Kristin, is designed for children up to three years old. Please
join us every Monday and Tuesday at 10 a.m. for great ageappropriate books, songs, crafts, early literacy skills and dancing!
THE SNUGGLE BUG CLUB with Ms. Jeffie is a Baby Lapsit Storytime
for newborns up to 18 months of age. Join us Friday, May 22 at 10
a.m. for lots of fun and early literacy skills.
MR. BOND, THE SCIENCE GUY - Thursday, May 28, 4 p.m., a preview
of our Summer Reading Programs (which start June 4)
and will be held in the Library’s Meeting Room.
CRAFTS - There has been a phenomenal response to
our request for craft supplies for the Children’s Department. Many of you have thanked us for giving you the
opportunity to help. Call 595-1244 to see what else is still needed.
Thank you!
THE 5P PLAN FOR LIVING
AND LOVING
WELL
Sat. May 16, 2
p.m.
Author
Afternoon
Come and join
us for a motivating and practical
afternoon discussion with local author Joe Deyo as he
shares insights from his book,
Checklists for the New Dad.
Men and women of all ages in
all life stages will be sure to
come away energized and
equipped to tackle life’s many
to-do’s.
Joe is
sought-after
professional speaker and family life coach. He and his wife,
Jodie, and their three children
make their home in Spring
Hill, Tennessee. For more information on the author and
his
book
please
visit
www.dadchecklists.com.
EVERY CHILD
READY TO READ
The Main Library in Franklin is
offering
“Every Child Ready To
Read” early literacy workshops in
May. Early literacy is what children
know about reading and writing
before they actually read or write.
The workshops will be held on
Fridays at 10 a.m. in the Activity
Room of the Children’s Department.
There are programs for parents of
three age groups:
May 1 – “Early Literacy for Early
Talkers” about birth to twoyear-olds
May 15 – “Early Literacy for
Talkers” about two and
three-year-olds
May 29 – “Prepping PreReaders” about four and
five-year olds
Each workshop lasts approximately 1-1/2 hrs. and is limited to
25 participants.
Workshops are
free.
For information or to register, call 595-1269.
MAY EVENTS AT
THE BRANCHES
Bethesda
(790-1887)
THE BETHESDA
LIBRARY IS
CLOSED SAT. MAY
23, TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY.
Snuggle Bug Club--(for newborn to
17 mo.) meets on Fri. May 15, at
10:30 a.m.
Babies and parents/
caregivers will enjoy gentle movement, songs, and rhymes. No registration required.
Toddler Time--( for ages18 - 35 mo.)
meets Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Final
program until September is May 12.
Preschool Storytime--(for 3 and 4
year olds) meets Wednesdays at
10:30 a.m. Final program until September is May 13.
Bethesda Book Group--meets at
6:30 p.m. on Thurs. May 7 to discuss
T he No . 1 L adie s ' De te c tiv e
Agency by Alexander McCall Smith.
Homeschoolers Book Group--(for
teens) meets on Fri. May 15, at 3
p.m. to discuss Carry a Big
Stick: The Uncommon Heroism of T.
Roosevelt by George Grant.
Friends of Bethesda Library Book
and Plant Sale--9 a.m. to 12 noon
on Sat. May 9 in the Bethesda Recreation Center cafeteria. Book donations are welcome.
All proceeds
benefit Bethesda Public Library.
Be Creative @ Your Library 2009
Summer Reading Program. Registration for the program begins on
May 15 at Bethesda Public Library.
Nolensville (776-5490)
THE NOLENSVILLE LIBRARY IS
CLOSED SAT. MAY 23, TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY.
Only two more weeks until Mrs.
Karen's Story Time takes a short
break. May 6 is the last letter of the
alphabet! “Zz is for Zoo.” May 13 is
“Just Imagine!”
Preschoolers: Don't miss Tuesday
Toddler Time with Mrs. Karen this
summer! Begins Tuesday, June 2 @
10:30 a.m.
The Nolensville Book Club will
meet Thursday, May 14, at 10 a.m.
to discuss Yann Martel's Life of
Pi. Copies are available.
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Leiper’s Fork (794-7019)
Fairview (799-0235)
THE LEIPER’S FORK LIBRARY IS CLOSED
SAT. MAY 23, TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL
DAY.
Preschool Story Time - Tuesday May 5 will be
the last program of the 08-09 season. Preschool Story Time will resume September 1,
2009
Toddler Time - Wednesday May 6 will be the
last program of the 08-09 season. Toddler Time
will resume September 2, 2009
Fund-raising EventMuffins for Mom, a bake sale sponsored by the Friends of the Leiper’s
Fork Public Library is Saturday May
9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the lawn
at Neena's Antiques on Old Hillsboro
Rd., in the heart of the community. All proceeds benefit the Leiper’s Fork Public Library.
College Grove (368-3222)
THE COLLEGE GROVE LIBRARY WILL BE
CLOSED MON. MAY 25, TO OBSERVE
MEMORIAL DAY.
The FiftyForward College Grove Book Discussion Group is reading Robert Hicks’ Widow
of the South, which is set at Carnton Plantation. On Tuesday, May 19, the group will tour
Carnton, and then picnic on the grounds as
they discuss the book. New members are always welcome. For information, please call the
College Grove Community Library at 368-3222.
Titles for the summer months are:
June The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
July Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel
Garcia Marquez
Aug./Sept. Gone With the Wind by Margaret
Mitchell
THE FAIRVIEW LIBRARY IS
CLOSED SAT. MAY 23, TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY.
Photography Display all month by
Jim Martin, owner of Pinewood Portrait Studios.
Friends of the Fairview Library
meet Tues., May 5 at 1 p.m.
Fairview Book Club meets Thurs.,
May 14 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss Black
Flower: A Novel of the Civil War by
Howard Bahr.
Genealogy Workshop-Sat., May 16
from 10 a.m.-12 noon with genealogist and Library employee Geneva
Shafer, who will demonstrate the
library’s Special Collections databases. Register by calling the library
at 799-0235..
FPL Writer's Group meets Tues.,
May 19 at 6 p.m.
Avid Readers Book Group meets
Wed., May 27 at 1 p.m.
Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months
is every Tuesday at 10 a.m. No program will be held on May 19.
Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5
years will be held Wed. May 6 and
May 13 at 10 a.m., and then the
regular school year program will take
a break during the Summer Reading
Program-May 26-July 25.
May 6-Fairview Volunteer
Fire Department visit and Oh Say
Can You Seed? craft to take home.
May 13-Summary of the
year, graduation ceremony and refreshments will be provided.
May 20-No program.
We will have a “Mom’s Are Special” Story Time on Thursday,
May 7 at 10 a.m. This will be
the last story time of the school
year. Preschool story time and
pajama story time will resume
in September.
May 26-Summer Reading
Program registration begins. Plan
for an exciting summer with lots of
activities at the library!
Be Creative @ Your Library, the library’s
Summer Reading Program begins June 3. Programs will be on Wednesdays at 11a.m.
Sat., June 6, 10 a.m.
Creative Writing Class for adults,
Taught by M. Sue Alexander, a
Popular Williamson County author of
the Resurrection Dawn series. Call
799-0235 for information.
Coming in June to Fairview
Library:
MAY 2009
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BOOK BUZZ
SPOTLIGHT ON CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Williamson County Public
Library
1314 Columbia Ave.
Franklin, TN 37064
Woolbur by Leslie Helakoski. Reviewed by Emily.
"I know" said Woolbur. "Isn't it great?" Woolbur is different, he has a mind of his own.
This little sheep never follows the flock, not quite doing things the way his parents think
best. If you have concerns about your child being a free spirit, this book is a must read for
parents and kids alike. The message here is “Don't worry, it's okay if your little lamb is different.” This is a sweet picture book and children will enjoy the fun illustrations.
Rap a Tap Tap: Here’s Bojangles—Think of That! By Leo and Diane Dillon.
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Reviewed by Susan
Toe tapping rhythms blend with lively, colorful art that fairly jumps off the pages of this
Coretta Scott King honor book. The story features the great dancer, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. The strong beat of the text and the movement of the illustrations mimic the cadence of
tap dancing, making this a fun read-aloud. One line is repeated throughout the book, allowing children to join in with the reading. An enjoyable experience for readers of all ages!
Not a Box by Antoinette Portis. Reviewed by Karen.
When is a box not a box? when it's a race car, a mountain, a burning building, or a robot! This book celebrates the ability of young children to turn a cardboard box into whatever their imaginations can create. Read this book to your child (sitting in a box!) and watch
his imagination soar.
Our Mission Statement
The Williamson County Public Library
System seeks to meet the recreational,
educational, and information needs of
the citizens of Williamson County
through a county-wide network of
libraries located in the Bethesda, College Grove, Fairview, Leiper's Fork,
and Nolensville communities. Franklin
houses the Main and Local History/
Genealogy libraries.
I, Coriander by Sally Gardner. Reviewed by Lisa.
Coriander Hobie was born in 1643. England is a volatile place experiencing political upheaval. Coriander’s mother, Eleanor, is a princess from the fairy realm and after her death
Coriander’s world is shaken. Moving between the human world in England and her mother’s
fairy realm with a pair of magical shoes, Coriander encounters adventure and mystery. This
is a fast paced story that is full of twists and turns. I, Coriander, is a wonderful story of a
courageous girl in a difficult time. It is recommended for adults and children ages 10 and
older.
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins. Reviewed by Susan.
It all starts when 11-year-old Gregor’s 2-year-old sister Boots falls through a grate in the
laundry room of their family’s New York City apartment building. Of course Gregor is scared
silly as he follows after Boots, (who he is conscientiously and lovingly babysitting), and they
find themselves entering a structured underworld made up of giant cockroaches, spiders,
large flying bats and pale humans. Wow – this is good fantasy. It has very believable human characters and a fast-moving plot. This is just the first of five of The Underland Chronicles series. Recommended for upper grades.
Gardening With Children by Monika Hannemann, et al. Reviewed by Betty.
This book, published by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, is much more than a gardening
book; it is an introduction to nature. There are indoor and outdoor gardening activities, nature explorations, science experiments, and arts and craft projects. All the activities are simple and can be done inexpensively. Some are as simple as sitting near some flowers to watch
for pollinators (butterflies, bees and hummingbirds) or going on a nature scavenger hunt.
There are directions for a butterfly window box, a root-view garden using a milk carton,
growing mold and making a “mud shake”. There are enough ideas in this book to keep children interested and learning for many hours this summer.
LIBRARY HOURS
Main Library
Bethesda Library
Leiper’s Fork Library
Monday thru Thursday
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Special Collections Dept.
Tuesday-Saturday
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., closed
Mondays
Tues. Wed. Fri.
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday & Monday
CLOSED
Tues. Wed. Fri.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday
11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday & Monday
CLOSED
Fairview Library
Nolensville Library
Tuesday & Thursday
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday & Friday
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday & Monday
CLOSED
Tues. Wed. Fri.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday & Monday
CLOSED
College Grove Library
Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
9 a.m.—5 p.m.
Tues. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
CLOSED