New Milford Public Library
February News and Programs
It is now February and the weather is cold, but there are lots
of hot events and programs here at the library!
So read on and see the exciting things we have to offer.
As always, check out our web site,
http://www.newmilfordlibrary.org
or ask our helpful staff for all the details.
Adult Programs for
February 2014
Special Programs
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Service Project
Adult Winter Reading
eBooks at the Library
iPad iOS 8
Sleep
Exploring the Internet
Dien Bien Phu
MS Excel Online
Monthly Programs
• Monday Movies at NMPL
• Evening Book Discussion
Group
• NMPL’s Writers’ Group
• Science Fiction Book Club
• Friday Forum
• Special Film Series –”Reel
Justice”
For further information regarding any of our programs,
check our web site at http://www.newmilfordlibrary.org
or feel free to ask any of our friendly staff.
Community Service Project
December 15 – March 31, 2015
Calling all knitters and
crocheters. The NMPL Knit
Wits Group invites you to
participate in our annual
Community Service Project.
We are making chemo caps,
hats, mittens, scarves, lap
blankets and prayer shawls to
be donated to 3 organizations.
Pick up a handout at the
Circulation Desk. For more
information, please call 860355-1191 x201 and ask for Sue
Ford or Jody Hyman.
Adult Winter Reading Program
January 5 – February 27
1. Sign up.
2. Read any format of books.
3. Submit a review.
4. Enter the weekly drawings
for gift certificates to local
businesses.
A final drawing will be held
for three grand prizes:
1) iPad Mini, 2) Kindle
Fire, 3) Certificate to Bank
Street Book Nook.
This program is supported
through the generosity of the
FRIENDS of NMPL.
eBooks at the Library
February 2, 9 & 23 at 4:00 PM
This is an open Q&A
session for New Milford
residents who would like
help setting up their
downloadable library
eBooks. Bring your device,
your library card and your
questions. No appointment
is necessary, just walk in.
There will be 3 sessions in
February: February 2,
February 9 and February
23.
iPad iOS 8
February 2, 4 at 1:00 PM
This course is a complete
introduction to using the
iPad including all of the
exciting new features from
iOS 8 and preinstalled apps.
Register at the Circulation
Desk or call 860-355-1191,
x 201.
This course will meet four
times. You must attend the
first session in order to
continue with the rest of the
class.
Evening Book Discussion
February 2 at 6:30 PM
Abby Ripley, a New Milford
resident, has graciously
agreed to be the facilitator of
this group and has come up
with a terrific list of books.
The book for February is
“The Husband’s Secret” by
Liane Moriarty and the
library will provide the books.
The group is limited to 10
people, so please call 860355-1191 x201 to sign up.
Sleep
February 4 at 6:30 PM
Looking for a good night's
sleep without pills? Well,
come hear Kenneth
Hoffman who will offer a
free presentation at 6:30
PM. He will discuss finding
natural solutions to your
sleep problems. And he will
also explain how vitamins,
exercise, and physical
treatment are all viable
alternatives in many cases.
Registration is requested at
860-355-1191 x201, or
online.
NMPL’s Writers’ Group
February 8 & 19 at 6:30 PM
Are you a writer? Looking
for support, encouragement,
and critique? Then join our
Writers' Group facilitated by
Dennie DeBellis. We meet
the first (1st) and third (3rd)
Thursday of the month from
6:30 - 7:30 PM in the
Connecticut Room.
The group is limited to 8, so
please register soon either
online or by calling 860-3551191 x201.
Monday Movies at NMPL
February 9 at 1:00 PM
Come view foreign films
and discuss them. This
month in this free series we
will feature “The Attack.”
The film is in Arabic/Hebrew
with English subtitles. It is
rated R and runs 95
minutes.
Light refreshments and a
discussion will follow the
presentation.
Exploring the Internet
February 11 & 18 at 1:00 PM
Having trouble finding what
you need on the internet?
Come to this class (from 1-3
PM each day) and learn the
best way to search for the
information you want. You
will get to try search
strategies online with plenty
of time to practice. Register
at the Circulation Desk or
call 860-355-1191 x 201. You
must attend the first meeting
in order to continue with the
second half of the class.
Dien Bien Phu
February 18 at 6:30 PM
We are proud to present a
program, "Dien Bien Phu:
French Defeat, American
Albatross" by historian Mark
Albertson who will explain
the French colonialism in
Southeast Asia; Ho Chi Minh
and the Vietminh; Ho as a
Nationalist vs being a
Communist; the reasons for
the French defeat and
ending with the deepening
U.S. involvement.
Science Fiction Book Group
February 18 at 6:30 PM
Marilyn Gunerman, a New
Milford resident, has
graciously agreed to be the
facilitator of this group. All
book choices are drawn from
award winners. The group
meets the third (3rd)
Wednesday of the month in
the Connecticut Room.
The library will provide the
books. The group is limited to
10 people, so please call to
sign up.
Friday Forum – February 20 at
1:00 PM in Memorial Hall
This is our monthly series
where we host a mystery
book discussion group.
This month's book is
“Unsuitable Job For A
Woman” by P.D. James.
We provide the books and
you provide the insight! The
group is limited to 15
people, so please check if
there is room by calling 860355-1191 x203.
Microsoft Excel Online
February 23 & 25 at 1:00 PM
Excel Online is a free
version of Microsoft’s
spreadsheet program. In
this class you will learn
about the use of OneDrive,
the layout of the excel
window and basic editing
functions. Register at the
Circulation Desk or call
860-355-1191 x201.You
must attend the first
session to continue with the
second half of the class.
“Reel Justice” Film Series
February 25 at 6:00 PM
Our film series “Reel Justice:
Great Courtroom Dramas”
continues. This series,
selected and hosted by Mark
Hasskarl, NMPL Director, will
offer a total of 10 films shown
monthly on Wednesdays at
6:00 PM. This free series will
also offer film notes and
refreshments. Tonight’s
movie is “Inherit the Wind.”
For the complete schedule of
dates and titles, see our
website.