Help support your Western Regional Library System (affectionately known as WMRLS)!!
Purchase a specially priced $10.00 ticket (by January 15) to the Falcons vs. Providence Bruins on January 24 at 7pm and $3.00 will go to your Western Region. Remember it is your Western Region that delivers all those books and items you request for other libraries. They help train library staff. They provide bookmobile service to small libraries. They are invaluable!! Buy your tickets today at the Monson Free Library.
Fans who donate a new or gently used hardcover children's book at the game will receive a coupon for a "buy one get one free ticket" for either the Feb. 20 or 21 game.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
More Happy Holidays
Okay, this post is from me. I sincerely wish all of you peace and happiness this holiday season. It has been a tough year for many of us. Please remember, the holidays are not about the gifts but about friends and family, good health, and hopefully a job and a warm home. The library is also the spot for warmth, friends and good cheer...as well as resources for job searches, resume building and a killer health information section! We are here for you...well, except for the fact we are closed on Dec. 24 and 25.
And I am sure you are all busy cooking and preparing for the onslaught of family and friends. Me too! If you have been reading this for awhile, you must know I have finally overcome a paralyzing fear of raw chicken. I have been slicing and dicing that raw stuff for months now and I must admit, I am quite proud of myself but I almost regressed last night...but I didn't. I found this great pate recipe in Bon Appetit (of course). At 1:00 am this morning, I opened that container of chicken livers. Ooooh boy. That nearly sent me running! But I talked myself through it and chopped up those bloody livers and made quite a tasty treat. I hope my guests think so..but don't tell Pete what is in the pate. I just told him it was chicken...no need to elaborate.
Again, happy holidays to all from everyone at the Library! Enjoy what you have and who you are with! And let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.....(sorry, I love winter!)
And I am sure you are all busy cooking and preparing for the onslaught of family and friends. Me too! If you have been reading this for awhile, you must know I have finally overcome a paralyzing fear of raw chicken. I have been slicing and dicing that raw stuff for months now and I must admit, I am quite proud of myself but I almost regressed last night...but I didn't. I found this great pate recipe in Bon Appetit (of course). At 1:00 am this morning, I opened that container of chicken livers. Ooooh boy. That nearly sent me running! But I talked myself through it and chopped up those bloody livers and made quite a tasty treat. I hope my guests think so..but don't tell Pete what is in the pate. I just told him it was chicken...no need to elaborate.
Again, happy holidays to all from everyone at the Library! Enjoy what you have and who you are with! And let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.....(sorry, I love winter!)
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Happy Holidays Monson!
Monday we celebrated a bit of cheer with our Annual Holiday Story Hour with Senator Brewer plus music provided by the talented Monson Bow and Arco Club. Thank you to everyone for making the afternoon Merry and Bright!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Euphoria Indeed!
Attention bread lovers! Check out this link that I heard advertised on NPR...www.breadeuphoria.org Bread Euphoria appears to be quite the artisan bread and pastry shop, using many local ingredients. I was drooling just cruising the website! It's just past Northampton on Rte.9. Stop your groaning, it's not that far! Many of you drive to Whole Foods anyway...just keep on going!
(And just to somehow make this post library-related)...remember your local library has a great collection of bread making books, many by renowned baker and author Peter Reinhart (who came to the library a few years ago for those that remember!) His books not only instruct but are a beautiful work of art just to look at. We also have a dvd from King Arthur Flour (another great company!) titled "The Baker's Forum: Artisan Breads". You know, as I am typing this I remembered I already had a post praising Peter Reinhart. I hate to repeat but he's worth it! You can check out his blog at http://peterreinhart.typepad.com/
Warning: Don't take up bread making until after the holidays. It is addictive and you won't want to do anything else!
(And just to somehow make this post library-related)...remember your local library has a great collection of bread making books, many by renowned baker and author Peter Reinhart (who came to the library a few years ago for those that remember!) His books not only instruct but are a beautiful work of art just to look at. We also have a dvd from King Arthur Flour (another great company!) titled "The Baker's Forum: Artisan Breads". You know, as I am typing this I remembered I already had a post praising Peter Reinhart. I hate to repeat but he's worth it! You can check out his blog at http://peterreinhart.typepad.com/
Warning: Don't take up bread making until after the holidays. It is addictive and you won't want to do anything else!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
More Great Gift Ideas...and Events too!
'tis the season!! Here are a few more ideas for the book lover (and library lover) on your gift list.
Click here for the the NYT 100 Notable Books of 2008 . So what do you need to go with that book? Why, a bookmark of course! The library offers beautiful handcrafted Book Beads by local resident Joi Keller and the Friends have a limited edition silver bookmark engraved with the old library building...quite elegant indeed! The Friends also have a delightful little gift shop with library items and some hand-knitted mittens, hats and slippers, PLUS their annual holiday raffle. Stop by and get your tickets today...drawing is Monday, December 15 during the Holiday Story Hour.
Oh, what a perfect segue....We're having our Annual Holiday Story Hour with Senator Brewer on Monday, December 15. The Monson Bow and Arco Club with provide holiday music starting at 3:30 with Senator Brewer taking the stage at 4:00. Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for this popular event! Also, look to our events at the left for more details but we have a powerful and moving film premier, Motherland, on Tuesday night acknowledging National Grief Support Week and then more great kids activites on Saturday, December 20 with the Monthly Birthday Bash (movie, crafts, and fun!) celebrating author Jan Brett's birthday. This is for children pre-K to 4th grade. Please call to register for this event.
Happy Holidays Monson!
Click here for the the NYT 100 Notable Books of 2008 . So what do you need to go with that book? Why, a bookmark of course! The library offers beautiful handcrafted Book Beads by local resident Joi Keller and the Friends have a limited edition silver bookmark engraved with the old library building...quite elegant indeed! The Friends also have a delightful little gift shop with library items and some hand-knitted mittens, hats and slippers, PLUS their annual holiday raffle. Stop by and get your tickets today...drawing is Monday, December 15 during the Holiday Story Hour.
Oh, what a perfect segue....We're having our Annual Holiday Story Hour with Senator Brewer on Monday, December 15. The Monson Bow and Arco Club with provide holiday music starting at 3:30 with Senator Brewer taking the stage at 4:00. Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for this popular event! Also, look to our events at the left for more details but we have a powerful and moving film premier, Motherland, on Tuesday night acknowledging National Grief Support Week and then more great kids activites on Saturday, December 20 with the Monthly Birthday Bash (movie, crafts, and fun!) celebrating author Jan Brett's birthday. This is for children pre-K to 4th grade. Please call to register for this event.
Happy Holidays Monson!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Fabulous Finish for Team MFL!
Here's some photos ofJames-Ethan, former library staff member and still a loyal volunteer (he's the guy with the book group!) and his girlfriend Kayla...both running for Team Monson Free Library at the 13th Annual Monson Memorial Classic. James placed 11th in the half-marathon at a time of 1:20:55, and Kayla, running her first half-marathon, placed 268th at a time of 2:15:25. She was also the first Monson female finisher. Tally ho! On to Boston! Whoopdeholler! (James helped with the creative writing for this post!) Thanks you two...you wore the orange proudly! Anyone esle want to be on our team?
So you want to be a runner....Here are two great reads (or a good listen) to inspire.... A new book just on the shelf, "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running: A Memoir" by Haruki Murakami and "Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner" by Dean Karnazes. I will admit, they were inspiring but I still have yet to run that marathon! What will it take???? Until then...congratulations to our road warrriors James-Ethan and Kayla...maybe I will get up the courage to join you next year!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Great Holiday Giving Idea!
“I don’t need anything!”
Looking for the perfect gift for the person who has everything?
Make a donation to the Monson Free Library in honor of that special person!
· Gram loves gardening, Donate for a book on flowers.
· Mom listens to Audio Books (or playaways) when she exercises, donate for an audio book.
· Johnny’s teacher doesn’t need any more ornaments or candles so donate for a new DVD.
Each item bought in honor of your special person will have a personalized bookplate and receive a letter informing them of your gift.
What could be easier?
Book $25.00
DVD/CD $20.00
Audio Book $100.00
Magazine Subscription $20.00
Plus, as an added bonus to you, all donations are tax deductible!!!!!!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Grief Support Event
The Monson Free Library is the site of a FREE screening of the movie Motherland on Tuesday, December 16th at 5:30pm. Rowan Tree Foundation is proud to be a supporting sponsor of this documentary's preview in support of Grief Awareness Week December 15-21. Motherland tells the story of six diverse American women that came together in December of 2006 to journey to rural South Africa as volunteers working with poor children. Strangers to each other before this journey, these women shared one life-changing experience in common: each had suffered the death of a child.
This event is being held in support of Grief Awareness Week December 15-21. Rowan Tree Foundation is a non-profit organization providing support to families that have suffered a prenatal or infant loss. During this very special week, we are honored to come together to recognize and comfort our friends, relatives and neighbors who are grieving, and to surround them with compassionate support during the holiday season – one of the most challenging times of the year for those who have lost a loved one. There will be a brief introduction of the film by Sandra Courtney, RTF Board Member, with the screening to begin at 6:00pm. Ms. Courtney is one of the original Board Members of the Rowan Foundation, and has found offering support to families to be a large part of her healing, following the death of her infant son Ryan in January 2004, from complications of Trisomy 18.
This event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served. The movie will be shown in the DeSantis Room at the Monson Free Library, 2 High Street, Monson. For more information or to register online: http://www.rowantreefoundation.org/, or call Sandra at 413-267-0490.
For more information about Motherland, the movie and Grief Awareness Week: http://www.motherland-thefilm.org/
This event is being held in support of Grief Awareness Week December 15-21. Rowan Tree Foundation is a non-profit organization providing support to families that have suffered a prenatal or infant loss. During this very special week, we are honored to come together to recognize and comfort our friends, relatives and neighbors who are grieving, and to surround them with compassionate support during the holiday season – one of the most challenging times of the year for those who have lost a loved one. There will be a brief introduction of the film by Sandra Courtney, RTF Board Member, with the screening to begin at 6:00pm. Ms. Courtney is one of the original Board Members of the Rowan Foundation, and has found offering support to families to be a large part of her healing, following the death of her infant son Ryan in January 2004, from complications of Trisomy 18.
This event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served. The movie will be shown in the DeSantis Room at the Monson Free Library, 2 High Street, Monson. For more information or to register online: http://www.rowantreefoundation.org/, or call Sandra at 413-267-0490.
For more information about Motherland, the movie and Grief Awareness Week: http://www.motherland-thefilm.org/
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