FALL 2013 Winchester Public Library

Research from Home or at the Library Writing A Paper? Buying a Car? Researching Stocks? Fall is upon us and it’s a great time to remind ourselves of the wonderful resources available in the form of databases at the library. Whether you are a student writing a research paper, a music lover who wants to download music for free, or perhaps planning a trip and want to learn a foreign language, library databases are a great place to start—and you can access most of this information in the privacy of your own home with a computer and your library card. I like to keep an index card in our home office with our library number and PIN so everyone in my family remembers to look there first before spending countless hours sifting through the internet.

Researching a database from the Library

What is a Library Database? Library Databases… • C  ontain information from published works in which the facts have been checked, including magazine and newspaper articles, encyclopedias and other reference books. • O  ften contain full-text articles that you can print or email. • A  re searchable by Keywords, Subject, Author, Magazine Title, Date, etc.

Researching a database from home

• P  rovide citation information: Author, Title, Publisher, and Date of Publication.

• E xamples include: Morningstar Investment Research Center, American History Online, A-Z Maps, Britannica Online, Consumer Reports Online, and many more!

• P  rovide information that is not considered general “internet sources” and can usually be used for school reports.

• A  re available to everyone in the library. If you have trouble with database access or use, please call the Reference Desk at 781-721-7171 x20.

From the Director . . . Our current fiscal year began July 1 and included funding for Saturday hours year-round. We are pleased to report that a total of 16,738 people visited our Library on Saturdays this summer. Our budget also includes funding to reduce our reliance on private donors for Sunday hours. After seven years of seeking private donations for Sunday hours, we will include Sunday hours in our annual fiscal budget. Rest assured, gifts we have received from generous individuals to fund Sunday hours will be used accordingly.

News from The Children’s Room Another magical Summer Reading Program with over 600 participants was bookended by two magicians this year. Magic Dave and his bunny Hocus kicked off “Dig Into Reading,” and magician Mike Bent fascinated everyone at the final party with his “Readers of the Lost Book.” The various programs highlighting our theme were well attended. Pumpernickel Puppets, “We Dig Dinosaurs” with Diane Edgecomb and all Kidstock programs in our Meeting Room were standing room only. Many sign-up programs had waiting lists. The Underground Animals Game created by Robert was a real treasure. Most of the children who registered played the game more than a half a dozen times each. Just imagine over 600 children pushing a button, and then trying to decide which of six underground animals to uncover in order to match the animal of the day. Now imagine each child doing this more than five times, hoping to win a prize by matching the right underground animal. It was a busy and surPRIZINGly satisfying summer!

In October you will see changes in our magazine and computer area. Reference materials have been relocated and more comfortable seating will be arriving. Another table is being added for desktop computers to provide more space for computer users. We are always striving to make your Library as welcoming and functional as possible. Be sure to visit our new website or stop by the Library. We have something for everyone. Guaranteed.

Above: Mike Bent and friends at the Summer Reading Party Right: Underground Animal Game

Ann Wirtanen, Director Winchester Public Library

FAQs . . .  hat is the newest offering in the W databases for consumers? Our newest addition is the Chilton Automotive Repair, which provides online resources for Do-It-Yourself automotive enthusiasts and professionals.

SUMMER READING CONTEST WINNERS Congratulations to Kevin Priestley and Kiarra Bell, the winners of this summer’s adult and teen reading contests. The programs, sponsored by the Winchester Co-operative Bank and the Friends of the Library, attracted over 150 participants. Prizes were chosen by random drawing and included a basket of books and gift certificates to BookEnds and Mahoney’s. Grand Prize Winners received a Kindle Fire.

What if I still have questions? You can set up a 30-minute appointment with a Reference Librarian for help on almost anything. We can provide research assistance, help you set up an email account, get you started with ebooks, help you find an obituary, or even show you how to use Twitter. Visit the Reference Desk, call 781-721-7171 x20, or send an email to [email protected] to set up an appointment. Photo at top left of front page: EnKa Parade

Kevin Priestley

Klarra Bell

Mark Your Calendars! Friends

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013 @ 7:00 pm “Drinking Boston: A History of the City and Its Spirits” by Stephanie Schorow. Fourth annual collaborative program with the Winchester Historical Society. Tuesday, October 15, 2013 @ 7:00 pm

Lectures are sponsored by The Friends of the Winchester Public Library and are held in the Large Meeting Room on the main floor. (Suggestions for future programs are welcomed and may be sent via email to [email protected].) Library Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Children’s Room closes at 7:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday. (The Library is closed on all legal holidays and on Sunday during the summer months.) 781-721-7171 www.winpublib.org

“New England Notebook: One Reporter, Six States, Uncommon Stories” by Ted Reinstein, New England native and a long-time local broadcast journalist for “Chronicle” (WCVB-TV). Wednesday, November 6, 2013 @ 7:00 pm “America’s Founding Food: The Story of New England Cooking” and “Northern Hospitality: Cooking by the Book in New England” An illustrated talk by Keith Stavely & Kathleen Fitzgerald of Jamestown, R.I. about New England social history, Anglo-American culinary traditions, and cooking with historic recipes. Thursday, December 5, 2013 @ 7:00 pm “A History of Howard Johnsons” Anthony Mitchell Sammarco will discuss his new book about how a Massachusetts soda fountain became an American icon. Wednesday, January 8, 2014 (snow date Jan. 9) @ 7:00 pm “The Joy of Getting Things Done” by Linda L. King of Reading. If you missed this program the last two New Year’s Resolutions ago, it’s a must for people who want to make their 2014 resolutions become a reality. Tuesday, February 4, 2014 (snow date Feb. 5) @ 7:00 pm “Page Turners: New England’s Famous Authors of Popular Fiction” by Roger Kolb. The program starts with a brief summary of the early history of popular fiction in this country culminating with the publication of America’s first blockbuster novel, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and includes New England literary notables Stephen King, Richard Russo, Elizabeth Strout, Chris Bohjalian and Paul Theroux. Tuesday, March 25, 2014 (snow date March 26) @ 7:00 pm ”George Davenport Middlesex Fells Reservation Historical Glass Slides Presentation” by Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation. Tuesday April 15, 2014 @ 7:00 pm Celebrate tax day with NPR’s Jack Beatty who will be discussing his life and times as well as recent publications. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 10:00 am “Hottest Reads for Summer” 4th annual collaborative program with Book Ends and the College Club of Winchester featuring Judy Manzo, owner of Book Ends.

Friends of the Winchester Public Library Annual Donor List, July 1, 2012–June 30, 2013 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Library. With your ongoing support, the Library is able to continue its many services to the community. (If we have inadvertently omitted a name, please accept our apologies!) Sunny and Jon Adler

Nancy Buckley

Daniel and Louise Ahearn

Martha Ann Bullard

Mary and John Aldrich

Mr. and Mrs. David Buonopane

Charles and Rita Alesi

Michael Burka

Catherine S. Alexander

Judy Bush

Bruce and Linda Alexander

Edward and Dot Butler

Marjorie Amoroso

Robert Butler

Paul and Carol Andrus

Patricia Byrne

Ronald Denhardt and Patricia Shepard

Carolyn Angeles

Greg and Lynne Caldwell

Robert and Patricia Denn

Anonymous (13)

Rose Marie Cammarata

Jim and Rita Aronson

Donna and Scott Campbell

Dr. and Mrs. Roman W. DeSanctis

Philip Arsenault and Meg Mehm

Stephen Campo and Susan M. Goobie

Shelley Ayervais and Michael Allen

James and Kimberly Campo

Ms. Janet W. Dewhurst Abbie and Lex DiMatteo

The Gladstone Family

Dr. Robert Foster and Ruth Kenerson

Tim and Linda Baba

James and Ann Canniff James and Nicole Carbary

Patrick Dinardo and Susan Schwartz

Thomas J. Gosnell

Brian and Frances Kennedy

John Gosselin

James and Carol Kent

Anthony and Anne Disarcina

The Gotham Family

Jane Kent

The Doherty Family

Arthur Gottlieb and Janet Olsen

Barbara Kent

Lynn Bailey Rob and Randy Bairnsfather The Balboni Family Ann and Richard Bannister

Mario and Barbara Carco Paul and Joyce Carli Carl Carlsen

Edward Davis and Cynthia Latta

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence F. Frisoli

G. David and April Dearman

Gilbert Fryklund

Rosemarie DeCicco and David Crowley

R. Terrance Fuller

Francis and Elvira Delgreco Blanche Dellarciprete

David and Carolyn Dettinger Robert J. Devaney Jr.

Janice Dolan

Denis and Karen Fullerton Mrs. Keith Fulton, Jr. The Gables at Winchester Leigh Rooney and Nigel Gallaher Cecilia Gauthier Diane Gilbert Sol and Robyn Gittleman Irene Giusti Nils and Janet Gjesteby

John F. and Clare Keane The Keating Family Dr. and Mrs. Paul F. Kelly

William and Linda Kimball John E. and Anne King

Barbara and Herbert R. Haber

Ann Kirby

Marcia B. Hall

Mark Kritzman and Elizabeth Gorman

Katherine J. Baumgardner

Don Cecich and Gail Fenske

Kevin and Sue Drum

John P. and Priscilla Becker

Dan and Jeri Cerutti

Catherine Drummond

The Began Family

M. W. Raymond Chase

Edward and Jeanne Duffy

Deborah and Douglas Benedict

The T. Christopher Family

Rebecca and Michael Duseau

Vladimir Beneson

Paul and Anita Chung

Christopher and Tracy Berns

Michael Cima and Tins Cortesi

Steven Eichel and Michele Adelman

Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Bigelow

Sarah May Clarkson

Bob and Nancy Bigelow

Peter and Vicky Coccoluto

Bengt and Ulla Bjarngard

Madeline Coffin

Florence M. Black

Donald Colantino

Joe and Noel Bleier

Dr. Margaret A. Coleman

Dudley Blodget and Pam Budner

Dave and Cathy Comstock

Richard and Louise Blumenthal

Anthony and Khloe Conte

Carl and Pam Boerner

Betty and Peter Contompasis

Steve and Diane Boettcher

Mark Masters and Mercy Cook

Brian Boettcher and Mary Ellen Digan

Elizabeth Cooper and John Fiske

Pamela Boll

Maria and Bruno Coppi

DeVallon and Suzanne Bolles

Cecilia and Eddie Cordeiro

David Feigenbaum and Maureen Meister

Bruce J. Bonnell

David and Louise Coughlan

Clarence and Verity Feldmann

Anne Hoffman and Philip Myers

Book Ends, Judy Manzo

Terry and Barbara Cracknell

Arthur and Cynthia Fertman

Eileen Hogan

Eli C. Bortman

Bill and Joyce Cummings

Rose and Stephen Holahan

Drew Bottaro and Gail R. Sjo

Cummings Properties, Inc.

Martha Finger and Joyce Beckwith

Roland H. Boutwell

Helen Curran

David T. Brewster

William and Dorothy Curry

Susan Briggs

Judy and Henry J. Curtis, Jr.

Julie Broderick

Richard M. and Estelle Cushner

Lynne Brodsky

Ed and Kathy Czeck

Susan Brokaw and Charles Wright

William and Anna Danahy

Daniel Hanlon Mr. and Mrs. John Harrington, Jr. Neal and Patricia Harte Margaret Harvey Greta Hawley Eric Hayden Eric Hayden and Tove Hellerud

Mike and Cynny Evanisko

Teresa Heneghan

Horacio Facca and Simone Hall

Laura and Douglas Henry

Cathy and Jim Fair

Janet R. Herrmann

Christine Falkenberg

Robert and Lucille Hesse

Vincent and Mary Farrell

Michael G. Hinchey and Shirley Kawamoto

Jay M. Finn

James and Cynthia Kavanaugh

Mr. Frank M. Gunby, Jr.

Geraldine Driscoll

Mark Feblowitz and Leslie Anne Kennedy

Gregory and Ava Juwa

Wayne and Nancy Kilker

Roland and Peggy Castignetti

Evelyn Connors

John and Mary Jordan

Steven L. Guberman

Priscilla Baumann

Chris M. and Karen K. E. Erikson

Douglas Johnston and Susan Fagerstrom

Sally Kidd

Paul and Joyce Dragone

The En Ka Society

Marie B. Johnson

Neil and Marcia Grossbard

The Carson Family

Marilyn and David Ellwood

Ingrid M. Jochimsen

Joop M. and Suzanne Grevelink

John G. Barrett

Emmons S. and Elizabeth Ellis

Laurent and Bebe Jacque

Mr. and Mrs. Profulla C. Khaund

Jared Carlson and Zoe Rajbhandary

Frances Elliott

David D. Jackson

Frederick D. Greene

Anthony and Jean Barba

Jean and David Donahue

Marilyn Iovine

Tom and Caroline Hirschfeld Patricia P. Hitchcock

Nick and Debe Holland

Mrs. Daniel W. Ladd Ted and Marsha Lamson Joan Langsam and Frank MacDonald Cynthia Latta Bruce and Karen Lauterwasser Emily LeBaron Mr. and Mrs. Nelson C. Lees John and Anne Leiserson Stephen and Mary Jane Lenhardt Tom Leonard and Catherine Hill Zhi Quan and Yong Ju Li Cinzia Liambo Christopher and Jessica Lisy Dr. Francis A. Lombardo Alice Lombardo Robert and Diane Lord Michael and Audrey Loria Ruth T. Lowell

Mary and Frank Fiorentino

Zane Hollingsworth and Ellen Prokopow

Mildred Fischer

Karen C. Holt

Colleen Lowenberg

Bob and Nora Fitzgerald

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Hood

David and Shawn Macannuco

Edwin J. Fitzpatrick, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. William P. Hood

Harold J. MacCaughey

Mike and Kathleen Forgac

Jim and Priscilla Houlihan

Robert and Linda MacIntosh

Mike and Linda Fossier

Chester and Lorraine Howe

Richard and Evelyn Mack

Maura and Gene Fredey

Thomas and Nancy Howley

Michael and Marie Macrorie

Lowell School Sunshine Fund

Elizabeth S. Brooks

Roslyn Daum and Andy Nichols

Mary Jane Brooks

Douglass and Carole Davidson

Jon French

Daniel and Florence Hritzay

Justin and Mary Ann Magee

Don and Barbara Brown

Cathy and Larry Davis

Mark Friedl and Jamie Spenser

Robert Hunt and Sabra Lee

Meghan and Martin F.

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Mahoney, II Charles Marelli Roger and Sheila Marian Adrienne M. Markham David and Caroline Marotta Olga and Mario Marrocco Ted and Karen Martin Sheila F. Maryanski

Shizuo Mukai and Susan Verdicchio Geoff Muller and Sara Oseasohn Barbara J. Mullin Inge Mulvaney Richard and Barbara Murdock Joe and Phyllis Murphy

Ann and Tom Pisani Stephen and Susan Powers Sheila M. Puffer Margaret and Peter Pulsifer Rob and Sally Quinn Lynne and Paul Rahmeier Cynthia and Scott Randall

Louis and Ann Marie Massaro

The John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation

Joe Randolph and Kathryn Maffei

Mark Masters and Mercy Cook

Jean M. Murphy

Ann May

Bruce and Jane Murray

Robert Redwine and Jacqueline Hewitt

Lyssa MacCaughey

Phil Myers and Anne Hoffman

Jim and Gina McCaffrey

David and Kaye Nash

Bill McCall

Anne J. Neilson

Jean McCall Bequest

Don and Lita Nelsen

Tom and Joan McCarthy

Naomi Nelson

William and Fran McCarthy

Joe and Maria Nicholson

K. M. McCormick

John and Adrienne Nolan

Kilmer and Annina McCully

Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. O’Brien, Jr.

Robert McGarty Cubby and Sara McGee Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McGillicuddy

Barbara O’Connell Shukong Ou and Joan M. O’Connor

Margaret Regan

Mann Shoffner and Samantha Allison Annett Silva Steve and Robin Smith Roger and Juliann Smith Neal and Maureen Snebold Robert L. Snuggs and Janet J. Kassler Anthony and Geraldine Sobkowicz Sergei P. Sorokin, M.D. Frederick and Ellen Spencer

Frank R. Virnelli, M.D. John and Karen Vitale Margarete Wade Jim and Margaret Wade Ms Donna Wainwright Arthur Waltman and Carol Watson Paul and Sue Wankowicz Robert and Barbara Warner Susan Waterhouse Alfred and Nancy Wechsler Dana Wechter

Jim and Brenda Rice

Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Spencer

Tom and Kathy Richardson

Stephen Spiegelberg

The Westners

Richard and Maureen Riley

Elizabeth Spiller

Mr. and Mrs. Walther Weylman

Jon Ripley

Thomas Springer and Amanda Lewis

Linda and Jim Whitehead

Donald and Lynn Robinson Allan T. Rodgers Joe and Kathleen Rogan Jack and Peggy Roll Nathan Rome and Bonnie Alpert

Bradley Steele and Margaret Lowry Terri and Bruce Stevens Jed and Cortney Stevenson Robert and Constance Stolow

Jay Weinberger

The Keith Whitehouse Family W. Allan Wilde and Son Frank and Elizabeth Wilder Randall and Brenda Wilhoite Leonard and Christine Wilk John and Dolores Williams

Kathy Rosenfield and Chris Schmandt

The Storeygard Family

John and Joy Rossettos

Margot Sudbury

Harry Rothmann

John and Nadine Suhrbier

Christopher O’Connell

Peter and Maureen Rotolo

Josephine A. Sullivan

Mr. Charles E. O’Connor

Richard and Bonnie Russell

Rosemary A. Sullivan

Martin and Louise O’Donnell

Ronald Russo

Rosemary G. Sullivan

Kenneth and Betty McVicar

Gerald F. and Joan P. O’Neil

Derek Rutherford

William and Margaret Sullivan

John and Sue Meade

William and Danice O’Neil

Russell and Judy Sabanek

Neelakantan and Marie Sunder

Winchester Communicators, ITC

Steve Meltzer and Lauren L’Esperance

Jim and Diana Obbard

James Sahakian

Jack R. Swan and Patricia Barry

Winchester Garden Club

Salone Estetica Inc

Dick Sweeney and Elisabeth Sweeney

Winchester Rotary

Giovanni and Caterino Merlino

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ockerbloom

Thomas J. and Jo-Ann Michalak

Lisa and Walter Oldham

Ian and Jennifer Swope

Ann Wirtanen

Paula Michienzi

Philip Olsen and Mary Doherty

Sherman W. Saltmarsh, Jr.

Lester and Doris Taber

Margaret A. Wiseman

Ronald and Laraine Milauskas

Richard and Alice Osgood

The Wiseman Book Club

Joan and David Miller

Robert J. Owczarek

C. Douglas Taylor and Maryann McCall-Taylor

John F. Miller

David and Elizabeth Page

Edward J. Mitchell

Jill and Tom Pappas

Nick and Maureen Mitropoulos

Dean and Denise Pappas

Brad W. Scharf and Mary White

Ken and Winona Moeller

Samir Parikh and Sonya Rao

Irene Schneller

Mark and Lietza Molloy

Steve and Cecily Parkhurst

Jack and Lucia Schneps

James and Janice Monsma

Winifred and Wayne Paskerian

Daniel and Kay Schodek

Eileen and John Moore

Donald and Marisa Paterson

Michael A. Schoenegge

Stephen A. and Marjorie Moore

The Paul Family

Nancy and Richard Schrock

Thomas and Amy Moore

Thomas D. Pecora

Fred and Susan Schultz

William J. Pelosky

Tom, Toby and Will Schwartzman

Lane and Ann McGovern Robert and Margaret McIndoe Andrew McKinley Joan B. and J. David McLucas Bill McPadden and Andrea Bloch

Mario and Seeme Moreira Joanne Morgan Carmine and Ellen Morreale Richard G. and Marion E. Morris Margaret and John Morrison

Gerald and Joan P. O’Neil Michael J. and Estrella G. O’Brien

Walter and Mary Perry Paul and Rosemary Persian Joseph and Linda Pesce Johannes Pfeifenberger and Paula Spencer

Saltmarsh Insurance Agency Cynthia Lawson Samoiloff Richard and Elizabeth Sampson William and Jacki Santoro Richard and Elizabeth Sayre

Lori and Walter Scully Joseph and Janet Senna David Senzig and Mary Ellen Eagan

Irene Strazzullo

Ed Taylor and Susan Fennelly Temple Isaiah Sisterhood Dr. and Mrs. Wyllys Terry Sandy Thompson

Susan Williams Jonathan Willis and Shilpi Chatterjee John C. Willis, Jr. Jennifer and John Wilson Ellen and David Wilson Winchester Co-operative Bank

Gunther and Maria Winkler

Jane Wiseman Scot and Jia Wolfe Holly O. and George W. Wood IV

Stephanie and Bill Thompson

Selina J. and William A. Woods, Jr.

David Tomey

Robin and John Wortmann

Noel and Judith Thyson

Charles Wright and Susan Brokaw

David Tomaszewski and Jessica Zander

Gus and Nancy Wunder

Margaret E. Torres

Joan and Stan Wyrwicz

Mrs. Evelyn C. Trageser

Lily M. Yamamoto

Mark and Wellner Tremallo

Jun Yu and Hong Fam

Jenifer and Dennison Trevett Thomas and Susan Turpin Miles Unger and Jody Naimak

Philip and Karen Yuska Ken and Marcie Zeitler Christopher and Cara Zimmerman

Howard and Carol Seplowitz

Mrs. Lillian Urry

John and Frances Shawcross

Karen Van Beers

Peter and Judith K. Zimmerman

Eugene and Melinda Mozzoni

Dennis Paul and Lynn Ann Phillips

Albert and Judith Muggia

Alan and Marcy Pike

William Shea, M.D.

Susan Verdicchio

William Zink and Sara Delano

Kathryn Pinch

Dale Sherburne

Alberto and Silvia Villalobos

Steve Zippin

P r o g r a m s f r o m t h e R e f e r e n c e D e pa r t m e n t

October 8 at 4 pm—Medicare and You

November 12 at 6:30 pm—A Photographic Tour of Italy

Financial Planner, Chris Grande will guide you through the Medicare system to help you make informed decisions about your health insurance coverage.

Professional photographer and native of Sicily, Domenico Pino, will present a photo tour of Italy from Florence to Sicily, with travel tips.

October 23 at 4 pm—Social Security and You

December 3 at 6:30 pm—How to Buy a Digital Camera

Francine Kollias from the Social Security Administration will cover all aspects of retirement benefits and how Social Security works with a government pension.

Just in time for holiday shopping, Domenico Pino returns with a workshop to help you choose what to consider practically and technically if you are planning to purchase a digital camera.

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Reference Desk at 781-721-7171 x20.

W h a t A r e T h e L i b r a r y B o o k G r o u p s R e a d i n g T h i s F a ll ?

2nd Tuesday Women’s Reading Group: October 8 —The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian

Hot Reads: October 17—Life: An Exploded Diagram by Mal Peet

Afternoon Book Club: October 15—Buddy: How a Rooster Made me a Family Man by Brian McGrory

Internet Book Club—wplibc.blogspot.com: September & October—Mason & Dixon by Thomas Pynchon

Classics Book Club: Spring selection to be announced

Read, Meet, Greet: International Book Group: October 21—Queen of Water by Laura Resau

Coffee and Books—Jenks Center: October 23—Buddy: How a Rooster Made me a Family Man by Brian McGrory

Winchester Public Library Book Discussion Group: October 21—The Betrayal by Helen Dunmore

Winchester Reads 2013

Winchester Public Library

“The Sandcastle Girls”

Ann Wirtanen Director

by Chris Bohjalian

Copies available now at the Reference Desk! Upcoming Events: • October 1 at 7:30 pm: “Armenia’s Living Legacy: A Panel Discussion” Join our panel of distinguished guests from several prominent Armenian cultural institutions for a discussion at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Rd. in Winchester.

Board of Trustees Joan Wyrwicz, Chair Elizabeth Cooper, Vice Chair Jon French Jane Murray

• O  ctober 16 at 7:30 pm: Author Chris Bohjalian will speak at the McCall Middle School, 458 Main Street in Winchester.

Friends of the Winchester Public Library Board of Directors 2013–2014

Reading Tie-Ins

Officers: President: Karen Martin Vice President: Maria Nicholson Treasurer: Fran McCarthy Recording Secretary: Heidi Star

• “Forgotten Fire” by Adam Bagdasarian (ages 14+) • “The Road from Home by David Kherdian (ages 11+) • “The Greedy Sparrow: An Armenian Tale” by Lucine Kasbarian (ages 4-8) Winchester Reads is sponsored by The John & Mary Murphy Educational Foundation. Additional support is from Book Ends, the Friends of the Winchester Public Library, the Winchester Multicultural Network, Winchester Public Schools, and many enthusiastic volunteers.

Committees: Development: G  rants: Doris Taber Mailings: Pam Boerner Database: Susan Fennelly Events: Jim Kent, Carole Davidson Rosemary A. Sullivan

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Speaking Volumes, the newsletter of the Winchester Public Library, is published and funded by The Friends of the Winchester Public Library. Editor: Jenifer Trevett

Free Music!

Freegal is a downloadable music service available to Winchester residents. All you need is your library card number. Freegal offers access to about 3 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists.

A Message from the President of Friends Welcome to the Fall edition of Speaking Volumes, the Friends of the Winchester Public Library’s twice yearly newsletter providing information on what’s happening at the Library. We hope you will enjoy reading about the children’s summer program. Perhaps you will find a book group to join or a lecture to attend. We are very lucky to have an active and supportive Friends’ board. Our program committee, Jann Sheehy, Margaret Pulsifer, and Jeanne Joy, has an interesting and varied program of speakers this year beginning with “Drinking Boston: A History of the City and Its Spirits” on October 1. See the full schedule elsewhere in the newsletter.

In total the collection is comprised of music from over 10,000 labels with music that originates in over 60 countries. There is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions. Winchester residents have a weekly limit of downloads.

I would like to thank all those who contributed to the Friends. Without your support, we would be unable to provide funding for the programs, materials and services that are outside the Library’s budget.

Go to winpublib.org, then eLibrary, then Digital Music.

Karen Martin President, Friends of the Winchester Public Library

Please visit the Library in real time or virtual. A true treasure, you will not be disappointed. Sincerely,