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Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Tel: 413­596­6141 www.wilbrahamlibrary.org

We have so many programs plannedwe can only highlight them brieflyhere. Check out the website atwww.wilbrahamlibrary.org and clickon Event Calendar for more! Thanksto the Friends of the Library forsponsoring all our programs.Tuesday, Mar. 6 at 6:00 p.m. view thefilm Generation Zapped, adocumentary about the health risksof wireless technology and what youcan do to reduce your exposure andprotect your family. The screeningwill be followed by Q&A with DianeTesta.The Cookbook Club meetsTuesday, Mar. 27 at 6:00 p.m.reading and cooking from Taste ofPersia by Naomi Duguid. Books willbe available to check out at the FrontDesk after Mar. 1. Please let us know

what you're bringing by Mar. 20 sowe do not duplicate recipes. Thechoice for May is Cooking withItalian Grandmothers by JessicaTheroux.Monday, Apr. 2 at 6:00 p.m. MikeAlimo explains how to plan now to beTax Free in Retirement.Saturday, Apr. 14 at 10:00 a.m. cometo the library for our annual LocalAuthor Fair. Authors will presentbriefly about their books, followed bya "Meet and Greet" where you canask questions or purchase titles.Light refreshments will be served.Saturday, Apr. 21 at 10:00 a.m.Celebrate Shakespeare's birthday(Apr. 23) with this dramaticperformance by Stephen Collins,bringing the Bard's words to life!

Hours:Mon.­Wed. 9­8Thu.­Fri. 9­5Sat. 9­2Closed Holidays

Spring 2018

Rita Parisi from Waterfall Productions presents I am Zelda ­ a one­act playabout Mrs. F. Scott Fitzgerald at the Wilbraham Public Library on Saturday,Mar. 24 at 12:00 p.m.This original play sheds light on the mythical life of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald,often known as the muse and infamous flapper wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald,author of "The Great Gatsby." The play takes place in 1940 when Zelda isliving with her mother in Montgomery, Alabama. Her husband Scott hasrecently died and her Southern belle and flapper days are long since behindher. On the verge of a new year, Zelda will come face to face with her pastand her possible future.Rita Parisi has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years in the NewEngland area. She is a proud member of the largest acting union in thecountry: SAG/AFTRA (formerly the Screen Actors Guild and AmericanFederation of Television and Radio Artists). This performance is brought toyou by the Friends of the Library.

Wilbrahamand Hampdenare joiningtogether for acommunityread of The

Finest Hours by MichaelTougias. Pick up a copy ofthe book at either librarybeginning in April, and joinin book discussions andother events at bothlibraries. Here are a coupleof programs hosted by theWilbraham Public Library:Wednesday, May 9 at 1:00p.m. a movie matinéefeatures The Finest Hours(MPAA rating PG­13).Author Michael Tougiasvisits on Saturday, May 19at 12:00 p.m. to share theincredible true story of aCoast Guard rescueoperation during the 1952nor'easter. Look for moreinformation on events atboth libraries to come soon!

I am Zelda

Adult Events

Community Read

Notes from the Friends

Friends News and EventsTake Care of Yourself: A wonderfulbasket of fitness items is now beingraffled at the library. Items include aFitBit Flex 2 and charger; BodyBalance system; five sessions at thenew, fun “Movement terrain”; andmany other specially­selected fitnessitems. Basket is valued over $300.Tickets are $1 each or 7 for $5.Drawing is Mar. 13.• Celtic music abounds! For the 8thyear, the renowned Irish bandBanish Misfortune will again visitthe Wilbraham Public Library andprovide an evening of Celtic music,tales and refreshments. Join us onWednesday, Feb. 28 for a fun­filledevening! Tickets will be $7 and allmonies will go toward libraryprogramming. Doors open at 6:30p.m. and music starts at 7:00 p.m.• Eat Hearty: Break up the winterdoldrums and dine out at Dana’sGrillroom at 2343 Boston Road on

Wednesday, Mar. 14. Dana’sGrillroom is again generouslyhelping the Friends of the Library bydonating 10% of all their food andbeverage tabs from any guest ­ notjust library folk­ from 4:00 p.m. to9:00 p.m. No coupons are needed.Please enjoy a good time and help uson this fundraising event.• The 2018 Annual Book Sale will beheld the first week of May. Wedefinitely are interested in your newor gently used books. Our successdepends on you so please startsaving your books. We'll beaccepting them Apr. 27 through May1. More info coming soon.

Wilbraham Friends of theLibrary, Inc.Board Members 2017­2018Mary BandouveresRay BurkEdna ColcordKaren DemersJohn HarringtonNorma HillSusan MageeCheryl MalandrinosDeborah MontgomeryTanja OlsonOfficersSusan Magee, PresidentNorma Hill, ClerkDeborah Montgomery,TreasurerIf you have any questions orsuggestions for the WilbrahamFriends of the Library, pleasedirect them to Susan Magee atfriends@wilbrahamlibrary.org.Library News is written andedited by the Wilbraham PublicLibrary staff and the Friends ofthe Library.

We need your help and are encouraging all community folksand particularly library users to join the Friends. Forms areavailable at the library. If you are interested in communityleadership opportunities or hands­on support for projects, weare interested in you. If you are interested in helping theFriends or have any question regarding your membership,please contact me or any board member (listed to the left). Weare now on Facebook ­ "Like" us or follow us, please! Also for all youAmazon buyers ­ you can make the "Wilbraham Friends of the Library" yourdefault charity on smile.amazon.com. This can be another way to help thelibrary.We have a very full few months ahead and hope to see all of you enjoyingas many of our doings as possible. Listed below are some of the things weare doing to keep up our support of the library programs and more.Stay well. ­ Susan Magee, President

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This monthly series of foreignand independent films issponsored by the Friends ofthe Library. Films are not ratedby the MPAA and are intendedfor a mature audience.Admission is free, popcornand soda are served, and adiscussion follows thescreening.•Monday, Mar. 26 at 7:00 p.m.The Chambermaid•Monday, Apr. 23 at 7:00 p.m.Stations of the Cross•Monday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.The Lesson

Letter from the President

Youth Events

Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Tel: 413­596­6141 www.wilbrahamlibrary.org

From the Children's DeskSpringStorytime isa six­weeksession thatruns fromMar. 7 to Apr.12. Ages 2 ­

3½ (with a caregiver) areWednesdays from 10­10:30 a.m.Ages 3½­5 (independent) areThursdays at 10­10:45 a.m.Registration for Wilbrahamresidents begins Tuesday, Feb. 20at 10:00 a.m. in the Children’sDepartment. Phone registration willbe accepted Feb. 22. Non­residentsmay register beginning Friday, Feb.23 as space allows.

Tuesday, Apr. 17 (school vacationweek) we will have the amazingPumpernickel Puppets at 11:00a.m. in the Brooks Room. The showSir George and the Dragon ispresented with a cast of beautifullycrafted puppets, audienceparticipation, and live voices andsound effects! These shows are forchildren over the age of 3 and theirfamilies. Sign ups start Monday,Apr. 2. Stop in or call to sign up!Summer Reading is around thecorner, so look for informationabout signing up and programscoming soon on our website!­Heidi Kane, Children's Librarian

We're planning some fun teen programs thisspring ­ all teen events are sponsored by theFriends. Thank you!We are excited to host a Skype session withAlyson Gerber, author of Braced, on Monday,

Mar. 5 at 5:15 – 6:00 pm. The middle grade novel Braced is recommendedfor Grades 4 ­ 8 (but anyone in Grades 4 ­ 12 can attend this event). Pickup a copy of the book at the Front Desk and read it before our Skypesession. Be prepared to ask questions to the author and also share yourthoughts on her book. Registration is required. Sign up online or call 413­596­6141.Our Teen Advisory Board, TAB, will continue to meet monthly to plan teenprograms at the library. Monday, Apr. 23 will be our last meeting of theschool year. Look on our website for meeting dates.Did you know we have an Instagram account? Follow us@wilbrahamlibrary for all sorts of library fun.­Rachel Hapgood, Youth & Teen Services

Teen Events Our nextTeen MovieDayfeaturingWonder(rated PG) ison Friday,Apr. 20 from

1:30 – 3:30 pm. Grades 6– 12 can join us for pizza,popcorn, candy, and ablockbuster movie!Pizza is sponsored byPafumi’s To Go Or Stayand the movie license issponsored by LUSOFederal Credit Union.Registration is required.

Movies at the Library

1000 Books BeforeKindergartenHave you signed up for1000 Books BeforeKindergarten? It's not ashard as you think. If youstart young and read justthree books a night, youcan read over 1000 in ayear ­ and rereads count!Sign up at the Children'sDesk or online athttps://wilbrahamlibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 to geta free book bag and starttracking your reading.When you've finished, yourchild gets a prize and photosent in to the paper andposted on our Facebookpage. Come in for moreinfo!

New and renewing Friends' members from Nov.­Jan. (excluding those who wish to remain anonymous):Carol & Joseph Albano, Carole Alderman, Alfred Artioli, Joan & Robert Butler, Catherine & John Callaghan,Janemari & Brian Chateauvert, Wally & Kris Clark, Judith Cmero, Bruce Cooley, Antonia Cote, KristineCrimmins, Pat & Maria DeAngelis, Karen & Craig Demers, Meta DeSantis, Johanna Desautelle, theDigrande family, Shirley Facey, M. Andrée Fitzgerald, Becky & Terry Fleming, Timothy & Elizabeth Geib,Robert & Joan Heyman, Elaine & Robert Holdsworth, Audrey Hunt, Chet Jez, John & Margerie Kirchhof,Linda Lastoff, Joyce & Stephen Lewis, Jan Luczek, Kristin Lynch, Cynthia MacGowan, Cheryl Malandrinos,Linda & Steve Mandolesi, Thomas & Ann Mango, Carol McMinn, Michele Mills, Gay Miltenberger, JoanMonteiro, Poppy & Terry Nelson, Dr. George & Nancy Nieske, Mary Paradis, Allan & Nancy Peck, PhilipPers, Sherry Phillips, Barbara Pilarcik, Lynn Puffer, Connie Richmond, Rodney & Ann Riker, James &Corry Rooks, Joe & Fran Selva, WIlliam Siebert, Marilyn Spedding, Brad & Margaret Sperry, Fredy Steng,Terri Strandberg, Edmund Struzziero, Sara Taylor, Maureen Trombly, the VanRaalte family, the Wadleigh­Manseau family, Phillis Walsh, the Webster family, Albert & Mary Wihry.

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Library NewsSpring 2018

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Poetry Discussion GroupThe Poetry Discussion Group meets monthly on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the works of a particularpoet, and share their own poetry with the group if desired.There is no sign up necessary and newcomers are always welcome! Spring dates include Mar. 19, Apr. 9and May 14. For more information, please contact Marjorie Schoen at 413­596­2187.