Annual Book/Author Luncheon Howard Frank Mosher 2013... · 2015-08-06 · Volume II, Issue 2 Page 1 Summer 2013 YOU ARE INVITED to our Annual Book/Author Luncheon presenting award

Volume II, Issue 2 Page 1 Summer 2013

YOU ARE INVITED

to our

Annual Book/Author Luncheon

presenting award winning author

Howard Frank Mosher

At Bald Peak Colony Club

Monday Sept 23, 2013

Noon enjoy CASH BAR on the Terrace

Luncheon served at 12:30 p.m.

Presentation of the Mary Rice Award

Tickets $35 per person

available at the Library until 9/16(individuals or tables)

Dress Code: No Denim, Collared shirts for men

(AUTHOR BIO ON PAGE 7)

Friends of the Moultonborough Library

Summer 2013


ANNUAL REPORT—FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

Carole Smith & Jane Harrington

This year was a productive and enjoyable one. Our activities included: A

Book Author Luncheon at Bald Peak, One Book/One Child Program for all

students at Moultonborough Central School, weekly computer instruction,

summer computer classes, seasonal book discussions with scholar, informal

book talks, a Souper Bowl Party for library patrons, the purchasing of

passes to many local attractions for library card holders, and a Literary Field

Trip to Frost Place. We also financed and helped with the children's holiday programs. In ad-

dition, we honored Cheryl Kahn with the Mary Rice Award 2012. Libby Tuttle, Anne McLean,

and Sandra Barnes received our first annual President's Award for outstanding contributions

to our library. Celebrations were held to acknowledge the 20 year anniversary of Nancy

McCue as Library Director, and the 30 year anniversary of Jane Rice. We also acknowledged

the publication of Jane Rice's first book with the presentation of a signing pen. A Pepe Her-

man bowl was given to Marianne Rapp to show our appreciation for her two years of service

as past-president of the Friends. Thanks to all of you for the donation of your time and tal-

ents. We are the Friends of the Library and together we have accomplished much.

Co-Prez Corner

Kathleen Seder has been a Moultonborough resident for 7 years. She retired

from a 32 year career in education. She was a Reading Specialist who

worked with staff development, helping teachers be more effective in the

classroom. She was also a Director of State and Federal Basic Skills Pro-

grams. Books and reading have always been an important part of her life.

WELCOME KATHY

We say goodbye to Carole Smith as co-president. She has dedicated

time and energy above and beyond the call of duty and has been

truly outstanding in all endeavors. We cannot thank her enough for

her service to the Friends, Library and community. She is a treasure

to the community. At the same time we warmly welcome Kathy Se-

der for stepping in as new co-pres to fill Carole’s position.

THANK YOU CAROLE


Upcoming Events at Your library

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Regularly Scheduled Events:

Pajama Story Time: Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30

pm (Check website calendar)

Regular Story Time: Wednesdays 10:30 to

11:30 am (Check website calendar)

Evening of Poetry: first Tuesday of the

month 7:30 pm

Lego Lovers: third Wednesday of the month

3:15-4 pm

“Open” Book Talk: the second Thursday of

the month, 10:30 to 11:30 am

Computer Help: Wednesdays 11:00 am

1:00 pm

Friends of MPL meeting: 10:00 am 1st Thurs-

day of Month (except Jan, Feb and Mar)

Moultonborough Library Trustee Meeting:

1:00 pm 1st Thursday of Month

"Stitch and Chat”-Craft morning at the li-

brary Fridays 10 a.m. until noon.

LIBRARY Special programs

PROGRAM ROOM at 7 PM

Thursday, August 8th—Hal C Lyon: Angling in the Smile of the Great Spirit

Monday, August 12th—JEREMY D'ENTREMONT LIGHTHOUSES OF NEW ENGLAND & THE PEOPLE WHO KEPT THEM

Thursday, August 15th—Honor Flight: One Last Mission (documentary)

Tuesday, August 20th—RANDY PIERCE and the MIGHTY QUINN 2020 VISION QUEST (The NH As-sociation for the Blind and Guiding Eyes for the Blind)

Monday, August 26th—THE MOOSE MAN (Rick Libbey slide show)

Monday, September 9th—SAVING THE MOUN-TAINS: NH & THE CREATION of the NATIONAL FORESTS (Moultonborough Historical Society/New Hampshire Humanities Council )

Thursday, September 12th — TWO OLD FRIENDS (music)

Tuesday, October 15th—WACKY SONGS THAT MADE US LAUGH (music) MHS, NHHC

FRIENDS FALL BOOK DISCUSSION

10:30 AM in Program Room

Thursday, September 19th—Coming of Age in

Mississippi, Ann Moody

Thursday, October 24th—One Minus One

by Ruth Doan MacDougall

Thursday, November 21st—The Burgess Boys

by Elizabeth Strout

See description of each book on page 6


2014 HOUSE TOUR

Proud of your House? Pleased with the interesting way you've ar-

ranged your furniture, window treatments or displayed your

unique collections? Feeling benevolent about helping a worthy

cause in your community? The Friends of the Library have a great

solution for doing both a good deed and gaining recognition for

your creativity...put your house on the F. of M.P.L. House Tour to

be held in June of 2014. The House Tour is our biggest fund raiser

and the most popular of our sponsored activities. It allows us to

continue providing our much needed and greatly appreciated pro-

grams that enhance our library and our community. Simply call or

email Jane Harrington, 603-253-6999, [email protected], with your name & phone

number labeled "House Tour Participant" so she can contact you with details and answer

any questions that you might have. We look forward to sharing this "mutually beneficial" op-

portunity with you.

From the Trustees

A very busy summer at the library -

the parking lot is continually full!

The Trustees have happily wel-

comed Meg Greenbaum as our

third Alternate. We now have our

full commitment. We still seek

"Friends" interested in serving

with the Trustees on the Art Com-

mittee and the Landscaping Com-

mittee. Minimal work but we

need creative ideas. The Trustees

are truly appreciative of the en-

thusiasm and energy of our won-

derful "Friends". Together we are

helping the Moultonborough Li-

brary make a very special contri-

bution to life in this community.

A Lovely Literary Experience

Early Thursday morning on June 13th 44 eager "Life Long Learners" boarded a luxury coach for a literary experience. After driving up to Franconia Notch through fields of blooming Lupines we arrived at the Frost Place around 10:30 am. We were greeted by smiling docents who directed us up into the "Henry Holt Barn/Visitors Center. We were shown a short video on the life of Robert Frost. Then Maudelle Driskell, the Executive Director of the Frost Place came to the podium. A young woman with a slight Southern in-flection to her voice proceeded to hold us spell-bound for the next half hour as she read the little known Frost poem "Out, Out." Her presentation explained the historical genesis of the poem and gave understanding as to why Frost was motivated to write the poem. It was extremely powerful. The group then divided up with one part going on the poetry trail and the other group to tour the home-stead and vice versa with a little time to peruse the gift shop. After 2 hours we boarded our bus and drove to the Hilltop Inn in Sugar Hill for a buffet luncheon and tour of that charming property. By popular request we made one more stop at the Harmon Cheese Factory before heading back to Moultonborough. Carole Smith brought closure to a delightful day by quizzing us on the return trip with a short game of trivia about...who else but....Robert Frost !

WE WANT YOUR

HOME!

mailto:[email protected]


ONE BOOK ONE CHILD

Kindergarten has received books from the

Friends of the Library for many years. This year

they were presented Calvin Can’t Fly by Jennifer

Berne. This program has been so well received

the Friends have expanded the program titled

ONE BOOK, ONE CHILD to include all the Central

School students.

The “One Book, One Child” program is in its first

year. Through this program each child in the

Moultonborough Central School received his or

her own copy of a book. Here is what they re-

ceived this year.

The book given to lower elementary students is

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Less-

more by William Joyce. Every book lover should

read this book. It is about a ‘book-loving’ man

whose life appears to be destroyed due to a

wind storm that engulfs his home and send his

belongings flying through the air. The story

shows how the man follows a woman who is

flying through the air trailed by books. He lands

in a building and begins to write his own story,

being helped along by the books that surround

him. It shows how his books love him back and

underlines the restorative power of books to

heal a loss. The picture book originated from a

short animated film – which won the Academy

Award for short films. The film’s creator, Wil-

liam Joyce, then created this children’s book.

Still not convinced that adults would enjoy this

picture book? It has its own IPhone app!

Grades 4-6 received the book Wonder by R. J.

Palacio. It is the story of Auggie and his struggle

to not stand out and always be associated with

his appearance. Even though the characters in

this story are 10 years old, the theme is for eve-

ryone. You are back in 5th grade and the new kid

in class is one with a horrific facial deformity.

There are times when you will ache for Auggie

but other times when you will cheer him on. As

Auggie puts it: “I think there should be a rule that

everyone in the world should get a standing ova-

tion at least once in their lives.” As his teacher

discusses class norms, one stands out: “When

given the choice between being kind and being

right, choose kind.” By the end of the book many

of the children understand that sometimes you

must be even kinder than necessary. This is an-

other book that both adults and children will

love. If you’d like to read it, there is a copy at the

Moultonborough library AND in the personal col-

lection of every child in Moultonborough due to

the ONE CHILD, ONE BOOK program.


Fall 2013 MPL Book Discussion Series

Susan R. Merrifield

We often speak of social change; but, of course, it’s people

who cause society to change. Whether it is forward or back-

ward, human beings move the course of history, one life at a

time. This fall, we will share the lives of real and fictional chil-

dren, women and men as they experience and create change.

The authors of our literary selections view personal transfor-

mation within the context of a larger evolving society.

Thursday September 19th at 10:30 A.M. In our first book, Coming of Age in Mississippi, Ann

Moody tells the true story of growing up in the Jim Crow South in the post WWII era. As the

daughter of tenant farmers, her journey through agricultural and domestic work to college

student intersects with the Civil Rights Movement. Her partial autobiography ends when she

is in her early twenties, providing her readers with an intimate perspective on the life of one

young African American woman who challenges centuries of discrimination through involve-

ment in non-violent organized protest. It will be my pleasure to lead this discussion.

Thursday October 24th at 10:30 A.M. Our second book, set in the late 1960’s, takes us close

to home. In One Minus One, Ruth Doan MacDougall introduces us to a newly divorced young

woman who lives in an apartment near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Initially almost ob-

sessed with her ex-husband, Emily evolves from a traditional woman to a person who strug-

gles toward her own self-definition. This main character can be viewed as an “every woman”

coming to understand both the freedom and loneliness of independence. The author will

join us to discuss her work.

November 21st at 10:30 A.M. Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout takes us into the twenty-

first century with The Burgess Boys. Set in a small city in Maine, this novel explores the con-

flicted interactions between troubled siblings and the residents of a town populated by

white New Englanders and recent African Muslim immigrants. Strout pushes both her char-

acters and her readers to move beyond stereotypes and easy answers toward genuine com-

prehension of the complicated, multidimensional people with whom we share our compli-

cated contemporary society. Dr. Suzanne Brown of Dartmouth College will provide context

and literary insight into this remarkable writer and novel. We look forward to spirited and

enjoyable discussions with Friends and Patrons of the Library. See you there!


Come Hear our Award Winning Author

Howard Frank Mosher

Author of ten novels and a travel memoir. Born in the Catskill Mountains in

1942, Mosher has lived in Vermont’s fabled Northeast Kingdom since 1964. He

has won many awards for his fiction, including Guggenheim and National En-

dowment for the Arts fellowships, the American Academy of Arts and Letters

Literature Award, the American Civil Liberties Award for Excellence in the Arts,

the Vermont Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts, the New England

Book Award and, most recently, the 2011 New England Independent Booksell-

ers Association's President's Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. Four o f

his novels, Disappearances, A Stranger in the Kingdom, Where the Rivers Flow

North, and newly released Northern Borders have been made into acclaimed

feature movies by the Vermont independent filmmaker Jay Craven. His most recent publication, The Great

Northern Express, is both a chronicle of his recent 100-city book tour across America and a reflection of de-

velopment as a writer. He has received both critical acclaim and a wide readership for his vivid portraits of

Northern New England residents in fictional Kingdom County Vermont. We are privileged to have him as

the guest speaker at our luncheon this year.

CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS NEEDED

This year the "Friends" have agreed to sponsor a Christmas Tree to be part of the Altrusa

Club of Meredith's annual fundraiser "Festival of Trees" coming up again in late November.

"Our" tree, along with many, many others from various organizations and businesses in the

area, will be donated to a needy family after the "Festival" is over. We

are in the process of collecting various items to hang on our tree! In

trying to keep with a general "library" or literary theme, we are look-

ing for ornaments, tiny books, book marks, cute pens/pencils, library

cards, anything that could be donated and that would be suitable for

hanging on a tree branch. We have a tree skirt already, but we would

welcome anything that you can imagine of a "library" nature to

hang! If you have something that you need to have picked up, I would

be happy to do so. Otherwise, you can drop your items at the library (in my name) or you

can come to a "Friends" meeting and join in on our fun, friendly, productive group! Thank

you very much for your help! Linda Ridenour (253-8014)


LIBRARY BOOK SALE

By Jane Rice

The sale was held on the weekend of July 6 and 7 due

to the holiday falling on a Thursday. The tents arrived

on time on Friday. With the help of a good crew of

volunteers the tables were set, boxes of books

unpacked and displayed by 7:30 p.m. The sale started

at 9:00 a.m. Saturday with a big crowd already lined

up. The weather cooperated for the two-day sale.

Thanks once again to Anne McLean, who came in

weekly year-round, daily the week before the sale,

and all day the day before the sale to sort and pack our

very plentiful book donations. Thanks to her efforts

we had 1028 boxes of books sorted and packed. We

thank Heath’s supermarket for supplying the cartons.

We had enough volunteers to set-up, staff and clean-

up.. More hands could be used for next year,

especially for the clean-up detail, so please keep us in

mind for next year’s holiday book sale. Thanks to the

old faithful volunteers; Mary Rice, Mary Golab, and

Maureen Mustapha. With the help of new recruits we

got the job done and received many compliments for

the well run book sale. People also commented on our

lovely library. We made a substantial net profit of

$7117.25 for our efforts. The Rolling Thunder

veterans group took the unsold books to the GotBooks

warehouse. For this service they receive a stipend

from GotBooks, which they spend on projects for

veterans. Thank you for recycling your used books

with us.

FREE BOOK BOXES

As of Friday,

July 12, two

“take a book,

leave a

book” free

book bor-

rowing sta-

tions have

been set up

in Moultonborough for the reading enjoy-

ment of those who find themselves too far

from the library or in need of a book when

the library is closed. One is located on the

side of the lifeguard shack at the Long Is-

land Beach, and the other on the side of

the red Recreation Office building near the

gate to the town playground. The shelves

have been stocked with hardcover and pa-

perback books. We hope that appreciative

readers will take the books they want, and

keep the shelves filled with books they

have finished and want to pass along to the

next reader. Thanks to library handyman

Richard Kennedy for the construction, and

children’s librarian Judi Knowles for the

decorations. So, if you

are sitting at the beach

or playground and

need a book to read,

please feel free to

choose a title that ap-

peals to you and start

reading.

Come meet Miss Molly, the new library dog.

She is a 1½ year old golden re-

triever who just learned how to

swim and likes to give her paw and

be petted. Molly has serious health

issues but is on her way to a full re-

covery thanks to the kindness and

expert care of the vets and staff at

Meadow Pond Animal Hospital.

M o l l y i s a t t h e l i -

brary Monday through Friday.


217 children have been participating in the ‘DIG INTO

READING” Summer Reading Program. Every time a young-

ster reads three chapter books or 10 picture books they

get to pick a prize. Thanks to Dewey’s, Funspot, Pirate’s

Cove, Ben & Jerry’s, Canobie Lake Park, York Animal King-

dom, Storyland, Paradise Falls and Water Country for their

generous donations and to the Friends of the Library for providing funds for silly things such

as whoopie cushions, Jacob’s ladders, and other toys.

We have had 16 Jr. Friends helping to put away books and play

the reading game. Kids have learned where the Luray Caverns,

Lascaux Caves and the Deepest Deep are. They’ve had to look

up lots of facts about burrowing animals, archeology and to

sing like loons!

We also thank the Friends for funding Critters n’ Creatures, the

Butterfly Program, a writing workshop, Abrakidabra Kids and

Lindsay and her Puppets.

We’ve painted rocks and sailboats and

built fairy houses at the Loon Center.

We had a READ-A THON and built

gnome homes to put on display in the

Children’s Room.

Soon we’ll be painting pumpkins, trick

or treating and building gingerbread

houses.

Your enthusiastic support is so very much appreciated.

Judi Knowles, Children’s Librarian


Sandra Barnes

Takes Her Leave

The Friends bid a fond farewell to Sandra Barnes

on June 20 at the monthly "Book Talk." She was

truly surprised and quite pleased to be presented

with a newly instituted volunteer recognition

award, "The President's Award." This award was

given to thank her for all her efforts in running

the "Book Talks "and "Book Discussions with

Scholar" for many years as well as a variety of

chairmanships. It consists of a book of her choice

to be purchased for the library in her honor and

the presentation of a calligraphic plaque signify-

ing the same. Phyllis Prouty, Chairperson of the

Board of Library Trustees read a letter of appre-

ciation from the Board also thanking Sandra for

her many years of devoted volunteerism. We

concluded the celebration with cake in the shape

of a book— of course!

MEMORIAL BOOK DONATIONS

Have you considered giving a gift of books or a do-

nation to the Library Memorial Fund as a way to

mark a significant occasion? What a wonderful

method for a community member to honor that

special someone as well as to reaffirm the excellent

quality of the work done by the library staff

and trustees. A donation to the Library, whether

due to the sadness of a bereavement or to com-

memorate a happier occasion such as a birth-

day or anniversary serves a dual purpose. It ac-

knowledges that special person or occasion and, of

course, enhances the library's ability to provide

additional material to our patrons who will appreci-

ate these gifts for years to come. It is truly a gift

that keeps on giving.

The President's Award

This Year the Friends of the Library have instituted

a new award called "The President’s Award." Its

purpose is to recognize individuals who in the past

year or so have served our library in an outstanding

voluntary capacity. This year we have selected 3

deserving recipients who have quietly, faithfully

and energetically worked to help make our library

the wonderful place it is. .The award consists of a

book of the recipient's choosing to be purchased by

the Friends and presented to the Library in their

honor as well as a calligraphic plague stating the

award. Those honored this year are: Sandra Barnes

for all her work in setting up book talk and discus-

sions, Anne Mclean for her many hours spent in

sorting and organizing items for the annual July

book sale and Libby Tuttle for her years of publish-

ing the Friends newsletter, updating the member-

ship roles and helping out at the Library check-out

desk. We appreciate, thank and commend these

members of the Friends for their dedicated

"Volunteerism" on behalf of all of us.


FRIENDS OF THE MOULTONBOROUGH

PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFICERS

OFFICE NAME

Co-Presidents: Jane Harrington

Kathy Seder

1st VP: Sherry Weene

2nd VP: Noel Ainscow

Treasurer: Carol Ann Dreyer

Recording Secretary: Linda Ridenour

Corresponding Secretary: Laura Hampton

Past President & Historian : Carole Smith

Membership: Barbara Brash

Book Discussions: Susan Merrifield

Book Talk: Anne McLean

School Program Coordinator: Barbara Hawkins

Newsletter: Beverly Nelson

Publicity: Sally Bartlett

Book/Author Luncheon Marlene Taussig

Alternate/Past President Marianne Rapp

The Friends of the Moultonborough Public Li-

brary is an open organization—open to all who

love our library, and open to new ideas and sug-

gestions for programs, activities and fund rais-

ing. While not every suggestion will be imple-

mented, all will be seriously discussed and voted

upon. Friends board meetings are open for all

to attend. Meetings usually will be held on the

first Thursday of the month at 10:00 (except Jan,

Feb and Mar).

FRIENDLY MEMBERSHIP

REMINDER

Membership runs

from January through

December of each

year. Membership

dues are an important

part of the fundraising which allows the Friends to

sponsor many programs and activities. Check your

mailing label. If it does not read 2013, please fill out

the membership form on the back page and mail or

bring it to the library with your 2013 donation. We

sincerely appreciate your yearly support!

This newsletter is mailed to one address in the win-

ter (December/January), spring (April/May) and fall

(August/September), so the mailing address on the

back page is where it will go. Also, if you’d like

emails about activities from the Friends, check the

“opt in” box and give us your email!

THE FRIENDS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR:

Children's Summer Reading and School Vacation Pro-

grams

Children's Holiday activities such as: The Halloween,

Christmas, Valentines, Easter & Maypole Celebrations

Free passes to the Libby Museum, Remick Farm &

Country Dr. Museum, The Currier Museum, The

Wright Museum, The Christa McAuliffe Planetarium,

The Holderness Science Center and reduced price tick-

ets to The Shaker Village.

Free weekly computer help with tech specialist, Don

Campbell every Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm

2 new digital signs displaying library information and

other needed library furniture and supplies

New Community Outreach Program: One Book/One

Child with the Moultonborough Central School


Friends of the Moultonborough

Public Library

Newsletter

Friends of the

Moultonborough Public Library

P.O. Box 150

Moultonborough, NH 03254-0150

(603) 476-8895

Library Hours:

Monday through Thursday 10 am - 8 pm

Friday 10 am - 5 pm

Saturday 10 am - 2 pm

www.moultonboroughlibrary.org

Membership: The Friends membership year runs January to December .

Check your mailing label for your membership status

To join the Friends of the Moultonborough Public Library

Please cut out this section and send with your check (made

payable to the Friends of the Moultonborough Public Li-

brary). Our address is shown on the left of this page.

Name:__________________________________________________

Mailing Address:__________________________________________

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Phone (local)______________________(cell)_________________

E-Mail: _________________________________________________

Check this box to “opt in” to receive emails from the Friends.

For 2013, Please circle: $10 Dr. Seuss, $25 Robert Frost,

$50 Charles Dickens, $100 William Shakespeare

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Annual Book/Author Luncheon Howard Frank Mosher 2013... · 2015-08-06 · Volume II, Issue 2 Page 1 Summer 2013 YOU ARE INVITED to our Annual Book/Author Luncheon presenting award