The library will be closed on Saturday, December 31st through Monday, January 2nd in observance of the New Year. We would like to wish everyone a peaceful and prosperous year.
Happy New Year!
December 29th, 2011 · Ages 0-2, Ages 2-3, Ages 4-5, Ages 6-13, Children, City Library, Events, Foundation, Friends of the West Manchester Community Library, Government Documents, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-12, Grades K-2, Library Databases, Local Author Series, Main Branch, Museum Passes, NH Room, News, Teens, Trustees, local history
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And The Winner Is…You!
December 27th, 2011 · City Library, Main Branch, West Branch
New Audiobook Titles to Look Forward to in 2012:
The following audio book titles have been nominated or have won awards in 2011. They are on order here at Manchester, so be on the look-out to put a hold on these babies, soon!
Author: William Shakespeare
Reader: Full Cast
Blackstone Audio, Inc., 2011.
In this classic Shakespeare play, a tormented prince seeks revenge for his father’s death, facing tragic consequences along the way. 2011 Grammy Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album.
Author: Michael Crummey
Reader: John Lee
Blackstone Audio, Inc. 2011
When a whale beaches itself on the shore of the remote coastal town of Paradise Deep, the last thing any of the townspeople expect to find inside it is a man, silent and reeking of fish but remarkably alive. The discovery of this mysterious person, soon christened Judah, sets the town scrambling for answers as its most prominent citizens weigh in on whether he is man or beast, blessing or curse, miracle or demon. Kirkus Reviews Best fiction of 2011.
Reader: Bronson Pinchot
Blackstone Audio, Inc. 2011
Author: Elizabeth Letts
Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman on a bleak winter afternoon between the slats of a rickety truck bound for the slaughterhouse. He recognized the spark in the eye of the beaten-up horse and bought him for eighty dollars. On Harry’s modest farm on Long Island, the horse thrived. But the recent Dutch immigrant and his growing family needed money. He reluctantly sold Snowman to a farm a few miles down the road. But Snowman had other ideas about what Harry needed. Goodreads Choice Awards.
Author: Dan Savage & Terry Miller
Reader: Marguerite Gavin, Paul Michael Garcia
Blackstone Audio, Inc. 2011
In the wake of a bullying epidemic that has seen LGBT students targeted with abuse around the world, authors Dan Savage and Terry Miller offer this inspiring collection of essays to help bullying victims overcome their mistreatment. Goodreads Choice Awards.
Author: J. R. Ackerley
Reader: Ralph Cosham
Blackstone Audio, Inc. 2011
J. R. Ackerley never considered himself an animal lover. However, when he came into possession of a German Sheppard, he embarked on a sixteen-year companionship that changed his life and gave him a newfound perspective on relationships. Audible’s Best of 2011: Editor’s Picks & Customer Favorites.
Author: Jean Thompson
Reader: Cassandra Campbell
Blackstone Audio, Inc. 2011
At Anita’s wedding in 1973, fissures start to form within the Erickson family. Her brother Ryan dreams big and plots his escape from Iowa. He is joined by a traumatized veteran who shows him the ups and downs of freedom. Torrie, the youngest daughter, also wants to escape. However, her decisions bring about dire consequences for the entire family. Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction of 2011.
Author: Karleen Koen
Reader: Karleen Koen
Blackstone Audio, Inc. 2011
Karleen Koen chronicles Louis XIV during his first year as King of France. Told through the voices of young Louis and his mistress, Koen’s novel captures the essence of seventeenth century France and its court politics. Library Journal’s Best Books of 2011.
Author: Ben Ryder Howe
Reader: Bronson Pinchot
Blackstone Audio, Inc. 2011
When his wife, the daughter of Korean immigrants, decided to put everything she had in a deli as a gift to her parents, Ben Ryder Howe’s life was forever changed. Now, Howe is living with his in-laws, spending his days at his job with the Paris Review, and spending his nights working at the deli. Here, Howe reveals how owning a deli transformed his life and gave him a new perspective. Amazon.com Best Books of 2011.
~Amy H.~
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Happy Holidays!
December 22nd, 2011 · Ages 0-2, Ages 2-3, Ages 4-5, Ages 6-13, Children, City Library, Events, Foundation, Friends of the West Manchester Community Library, Government Documents, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-12, Grades K-2, Library Databases, Local Author Series, Main Branch, Museum Passes, NH Room, News, Technology, Teens, Trustees, local history
The library will be closed from Saturday, December 24th through Monday, December 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 27th at 2:30 PM because of the planned power outage and repair work by PSNH.
We would like to wish you all a safe and happy holiday.
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Planned Power Outage at the Main Library
December 19th, 2011 · City Library, Main Branch
Public Service of New Hampshire will be upgrading the electrical lines in the area of the Main Library on December 27th from 8 am to 2 pm. The main library will not have any power during this time. The library plans on opening at 2:30 pm on the day we lose power. No library materials are due back on either of these dates and museum passes can be picked up on Friday December 23rd. Please watch the library’s blog and website for further updates. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Auto Repair
December 16th, 2011 · City Library, Library Databases, Main Branch, Research Tip of the Week, Technology, Teens, West Branch
Whether you’re an experienced mechanic or you don’t know the difference between your spare wheel and your steering wheel, the Auto Repair Reference Center database can help you. The Auto IQ feature gives you basic knowledge about how the parts of an automobile work, with images and videos to make everything more clear. Or, use the vehicle index to look up wiring diagrams and specifications for your vehicle, as well as basic maintenance and repairs. Want to find out what that weird noise coming from your engine is? Use the Troubleshooting tab to diagnose your problem. You can even learn how to save on fuel with tips on driving habits and which cars will get you the most miles for your gallon. The Auto Repair Reference Center is a useful and easy to use resource to get you back on the road (and maybe save you some money at the same time).
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Holiday Music for You
December 14th, 2011 · City Library, Events, Main Branch
In the mood for some very special holiday music? Then join us on Thursday, December 15th, when we will be hosting the talented harpist, Lisa Washington Calvo. Lisa will play holiday music for everyone to enjoy. For more information, please call Mary Gallant at 624-6550 ext. 311.
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Happy Birthday, Melvil Dewey!
December 8th, 2011 · Books, City Library
So, who is this Dewey fellow, anyway? Melvil Dewey (Dec. 10, 1851-Dec. 26, 1931) invented the shelving system used in libraries around the world, the Dewey Decimal Classification. He developed the system while a student at Amherst College.
Basically, the system allows libraries to group books about a similar topic together, based on a “call number.” Books are first grouped into one of ten main categories, then each category is divided into smaller sections as your topic gets more specific. Each book has a number assigned to it based on its specific topic and the books can then be shelved in numerical order.
For a great, easy-to-understand explanation of the Dewey Decimal Classification, check out http://library.thinkquest.org/5002/Basic/basic.htm for a fun website created by sixth-graders in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
In addition to his classification system, Melvil Dewey established the world’s first library school, in 1887, at Columbia University; co-founded the American Library Association, which is the oldest library association in the world; and first published Library Journal, read by public librarians to help them keep current with what is going on in the library world, as well as providing them with reviews of books and other library-related products.
Is it any wonder that Melvil Dewey is referred to as the “Father of Modern Librarianship”?
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Anime at the West Branch Library
December 4th, 2011 · Children, City Library, Events, Grades 6-12, Teens, West Branch
Want to find out about Japanese animation? On Wednesday Dec. 7 at 7:00 PM Jonathan Beaudette, master of all things Anime, will share his knowledge, his Anime collection & other Japanese animation items. All ages welcome.
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Winter Newsletter
December 2nd, 2011 · City Library, Main Branch, News, Newsletter, West Branch
The winter issue of MCL Notes is now online! Catch up on what’s been happening at the libraries—there is plenty to read about!—and get the scoop on the programs we have planned from now through February.
We welcome you to sign up to receive this quarterly newsletter by email.
Happy holidays!
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“I want a book like this one.”
December 1st, 2011 · City Library, Main Branch
Patrons often come into the library looking for a book like the one they just read. The library’s catalog can be used to find suggestions on what to read next. If you look up a book you like, the catalog will give you similar authors and titles that you might also like, using suggestions from one of the library’s online databases called Novelist. From there you can see what the books are about, why they are similar and which libraries carry the item.
Here’s an example of how it works…
After reading all the Harry Potter novels, I decided I wanted to read books like Harry Potter. I went to the catalog and searched in the Browse Tab for Harry Potter and clicked on one of the Harry Potter novels. I chose Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
I clicked on the book. From there I can see on the right hand side that the catalog has options starting with “Summary” and ending with “Librarians View”.
I clicked on the option “Similar Titles”. Books like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone appeared on the screen. The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan was one of the books that was suggested. I then clicked on the link to that title and I could see where the book was located in the library.
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