Adult Services
Book Discussion GroupsThere are two book discussion groups at the Library. The Afternoon group usually meets on the 2nd Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the Program Room. The Evening group usually meets on the 4th Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The books are available a month before the meeting at the Reference Desk cart. New members should register with so that the proper number of books can be ordered. I entered the books we've read since 1999 into LibraryThing. Check it out!
Knitting/Crochet ClubThe Knitting and Crochet Club has begun. We've named ourselves North Needlers. We will be working on projects for charities, learning new skills, and talking and stitching. Teens to adults are welcome, beginners and experienced knitters. This is not a class but an opportunity to pick up hints and meet with fellow enthusiasts. We have a group on Ravelry.com. The Regular schedule is 2nd Tuesday evening at 7 pm and 4th Monday evening at 7 pm. Check on Ravelry to see the Tuesdays at Panera schedule. **** Special ProgramsRegister for these programs by calling the Library or by emailing .
Master Gardener's Spring Programs on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm: Follow the Cannon: A Reading of Clara Barton's Civil War Letters: March 15 at 7 pm Lynne McKenney Lydick will bring to life the story of Clara Barton, Massachusetts native and founder of the American Red Cross, through the letters she wrote during the Civil War. This program is brought to us by the No. Attleboro Cultural Council. Hylander on Four Famous Civil War Generals: Thursdays at 7 pm Professor Gary Hylander returns with talks on four Civil War generals. Register for one or all of them.
Reader's AdvisoryLooking for help finding books? Your first stop might be the e-catalog. Sign in with your library card, put in a book you have liked, click on the title name in blue, then you will "Find Similar" on the list to the right when you scroll down a little. The list is created at least in part by "people who liked this book also liked this other one" not necessarily exactly alike. We also have print sources at the library that will give you suggested titles by authors, subject or genre. There are also many good places on the web. This is the newest site I've found. You can search by category, author, plot or whatever: Book Reviews from Allreaders.com There is now a Gale Database, Books and Authors, that provides book suggestions, guides, reviews and author info as well as similar titles.
Themed Booklists Mystery Websites from our Reader's Advisory Workshops: Check out some of our recent programs: If you have an idea for a program, email Maggie Holmes or call the Library.
Prof.
Gary Hylander on Vietnam The Tonkin Gulf Resolution:
Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7 pm In
August, 1964, two American destroyers were allegedly attacked by
North Vietnamese torpedo boats in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Characterizing these attacks as “part of a deliberate and
systematic campaign of aggression by Hanoi against its neighbors,”
President Johnson asked Congress for authority to take whatever
actions he deemed necessary to assist South Vietnam and protect
American military personnel. Subsequently, both presidents
Johnson and Nixon relied on the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution as the
legal basis for their military policies in Southeast Asia. The Tet Offensive: Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7 pm TET
1968, was the largest and most important campaign of the Vietnam
War. Taking advantage of a cease-fire to celebrate the first
day of the Vietnamese New Year, Vietcong fighters launched attacks
against virtually every significant target in South Vietnam.
Although General Westmoreland judged the attack to be a
complete military failure, the more immediate impact of TET was
political. TET re-energized the anti-war movement exploding all
official reassurances that America was winning in Vietnam and that
the war would soon be over. Master Gardeners' Tool Talk: Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 pm Master Gardener Claire Golembewski is back to talk about how to take care of gardening tools, as well as explain some tools you may not know about. Registration is requested. Join us for good music and poetry. Refreshments will be served. Family Nutrition: Monday, November 7 at 7 pm Dr. Michael Malik of Malik Wellness Center in his talk on Family Nutrition will relate proper nutrition to the prevention of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer and help families deal with problems that may stem from nutrition and allergies such as gluten intolerance. Registration is requested.Civil War Artillery: Tuesday, November 15 at 7 pm in the Reading Room Local North Attleboro resident Mike Vigorito share his expertise on Civil War Artillery, including information on the 2 basic types of field pieces---rifles vs smoothbores -- their advantages and disadvantages. He will also discuss the construction of the gun tubes and the various types of projectiles in use at the time. The manufacturing of artillery was one of the major advantages that the Union had during the war. This program will be upstairs in the Reading Room to faciitate the presence of a small gun. The Early Civil War leading up to Bull Run: Monday, July 18, 2011 at 7 pm.The Attleboro Area Civil War Commemorative Committee is putting together a program about the early days of the Civil War and the first major battle, Bull Run. The program will include little-known information about the women soldiers, the press coverage, as well as a short discussion of the battle. Greg Maichack presents The Pastel Art of Georgia O'Keeffe, a pastel workshop on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Registration Required.Become inspired to create beautiful pastel paintings by exploring America's foremost modernist pastel painter of flowers. Focusing on the calla lily, participants work in tandem with the artist. Also, topics such as her landscapes, shells and more will be covered. From sheer beginners with no experience to advanced students, all will experiment with hundreds of my pastels learning pastel handling techniques O'Keeffe used in her pastel art. Scumbling, feathering, blending, slurring, edges, and layering will be mastered in this direct tactile medium of pure and nuanced color. How layering is accomplished without fixatives for achieving O'Keeffe's "clean" look will be a focus as well as building an abstract foundation through Leonardo da Vinci's revolutionary drawing technique. Supplies: All materials provided: an array of professional grade pastels, pastel pencils, Rembrandt pastels, and assorted Canson pastel paper. Brought to you by the North Attleboro Cultural
Council and the Friends of the Library. Fit to Flatter Workshop with Amy Herzog: Saturday, June 4 from 12 to 4 pm Register quickly for this workshop that will help knitters decide which patterns most flatter each type of figure and how to adapt patterns to fit. There will be a small fee for the hand-outs. As of May 27, there was one spot still open. Preludes to War Professor Gary Hylander will be back to look at the lead-up and beginning events of three wars. Registration is required due to limited space. Spot the Scam – A Consumer Protection Workshop Can you spot an Internet or telemarketing scam? Do you know what to do if your identity is stolen? Would you like to know more about your rights as a consumer? The New Bedford Local Consumer Program will be offering a free workshop for residents in the North Attleboro area on Wednesday, April 13th at 1:30 p.m. at the Richards Memorial Library. The workshop will include a discussion on common scams and fraudulent offers, plus advice and assistance for consumers who have complaints against local and Internet businesses. Spanish/Portuguese assistance may be arranged with advance notice. To request an interpreter, please contact Mali Lim at (508) 961-3020 by April 7th. The New Bedford Local Consumer Program works in cooperation with the Office of the Attorney General to provide free mediation services and consumer information for residents of Acushnet, Assonet, Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Dartmouth, Fall River, Fairhaven, Freetown, Lakeville, Marion, Mattapoisett, Middleboro, New Bedford, North Attleboro, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Rochester, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea, Taunton, Wareham and Westport. For more information on the Local Consumer Program, please contact consumer@newbedford-ma.gov. Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7 pm: Overboard with Michael Tougias Overboard is the tale of the crew and passengers of the sailboat “Almeisan” which encounters a massive storm on a journey to Bermuda in 2005. Four days into their voyage, the captain and first mate are swept off the deck and into the ocean, leaving three untested people alone in the vessel. Throughout his maritime adventure, Tougias follows the fate of both groups as the ship is battered by rough seas and the captain and first mate who struggled to survive at sea. URI Master Gardeners Programs: 3 Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7 pm: College Planning for Adults
Sunday, Oct. 24 at 1:30 pm: Poetry and Acoustic Music Open MikeLocal poets and
musicians will share their verses and songs with us. Our
participants seem to be getting better and better so please come to
listen or to participate. Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 pm: Introduction to Optimal Resume Learn about
an online resume, interview and job resource center that is available free on
the RMLonline website. Saturday, Nov. 6 at 10 am to 11 am: Introduction to ZumbaLet's face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding and beneficial. Working out can be lots of things, but it's never been known to be an exhilarating experience…UNTIL NOW! Karen Emery, a Zumba instructor, will be giving a presentation that covers how she got started and the history of inventor Beto Perez. She will show a DVD of a few actual routines and answer all your questions.The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Ditch the Workout! Join the Party! Zumba is for all ages. Two Justices from Boston: Holmes and Brandeis: Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 at 7 pm Primarily biographical in approach, Prof. Gary Hylander will examine the backgrounds, legal careers and judicial temperaments of Justices Oliver Wendell Holmes and Louis Brandeis. Holmes, a Boston Brahmin, and Brandeis, the first Jewish Justice, often voted together, usually in dissent, in the sixteen years they served together on the Supreme Court. Due to the popularity of Prof. Hylander’s talks, reservations are required and may be made by calling the Library at 508-699-0122 or stopping by the Reference Desk. Remodeling or Expanding Your Home: Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 at 6:30 pm Home Consultant, Selena Nieto, will take you on step-by-step process for renovating and help you arrive at the finished product you want. Equally important, she can give you the tips and details you’ll need for completing your plan in a timely manner and with the greatest possible cost efficiency. Job Hunting
Workshops with Gary Gekow. Mr. Gekow is a
Senior Employment Specialist with 21 years of recruiting experience in the
Boston staffing industry. He works closely with client companies in many
industries and job seekers in various specialties. Registration Required. *On Monday, July 19, 2010 at 6 pm, the workshop is Resume Writing Review. At this round
table format participants will discuss resume writing in general, including how
to address key word search techniques. Chronological and functional resume
samples will also be dissected. Participants are encouraged to bring their
existing resume for confidential one-on-one analysis. *On Thursday, July 22 at 6 pm, the workshop is on Cover and Thank
You Letters. This is again
a group setting with a discussion and analysis of various letter writing
samples. A review of acceptable formats is included in the discussion. *On Thursday, July 29 at 6 pm is the Interview Workshop. This is an interactive and informal
question and answer session where participants will role-play typical interview
questions and how best to answer them. The seminar also includes ways to avoid
job candidates’ most common interview mistakes. Pictures from Kara LaBelle's Pie-Making 101. **** Jan.
21, 2010 at 7 pm: Which One of Us is the Mother Now? Tales from the Nursing Home Sharon Kennedy, storyteller, will present a daughter’s tale of love, laughter, and lessons learned through trials, tears and advocacy. Reservations requested. **** Jan.
13, 2010 at 7 pm : Practical Aspects
of Home Renovations
Is there a room in your house that you want to do over but you just don’t know where to start? Selena Nieto can show you how to make smart decisions when doing a home renovation. Learn how to choose products at discount prices but with designer looks; find the right contractor for your particular job; decode the mystery of choosing paint colors from a professional; explore how to give your room a lift and create an attractive and comfortable place to be. Reservations requested. **** Lincoln Program
with Prof. Hylander: Fall 2009 Learning to use eBay: April 23, 2009 5:30-9 pm ebay Education
Specialist Cliff Lander will teach us how to become an eBay seller. People who
have attended his classes said, he is “well-prepared” and “responds to all
questions with knowledge and good humor.” He will be selling a packet for the
printing cost of $18. Seating limited to 30 people so please register. If you
have to come late, he will fill you in at the end. **** Using Social Networks to Find a Job: Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 6 pm. Javed Ikbal, of
Layoff Support Network is leading a hands-on program on using sites such as
Facebook and LSN to get support for job hunting as well as network with people
who may help you find jobs. The program is limited to 5 people without laptops
and 5 people who can bring their own laptops. Call the 508-699-0122 to register. **** Eating for longevity, health and vitality: Nutrition for boomers :
Thurs. May 21,2009 7 pm This 1st of 4
workshops will look at Functional Foods : Using foods as natural medicine to
enhance memory, vision, vitality and overall health. The presenter,
Kristina Spellman, is a research dietician in Boston and a North Attleboro small
business owner of 7 Day Nutrition consulting firm. Registration is required. The
other three sessions will be on June 25, July 23 and August 20 at 6:30. Eating for longevity, health and vitality: Staying Lean and Fit :
Thurs. June 25, 2009, 6:30 pm This 2nd of 4
workshops will look at Staying Lean and Fit. This class focuses on simple
strategies for staying lean, preserving lean body mass, bone mass, cutting back
on calories without deprivation and more.The presenter, Kristina Spellman, is a
research dietician in Boston and a North Attleboro small business owner of 7 Day
Nutrition consulting firm. Registration is requested.. Eating for
longevity, health and vitality: Healthy Hearts, Happy Taste Buds!: Thurs. July
23, 2009 6:30 pm In the 3rd
workshop we will learn how to shop for and prepare heart healthy meals the
authentic Meditteranean way. Plus how to choose and use heart healthy
supplements. Eating for
longevity, health and vitality: Putting it all together, from plate to
prevention: What to eat to prevent Cancer and Diabetes: Thurs. Aug. 20, 2009
6:30 pm. The last workshop will focus on learning how to balance your plate to incorporate disease preventing vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. **** Natural Solutions to Chronic Pain: Monday, August 31, 2009 at 6 pm Millions of
Americans suffer from chronic pain and many will turn to medications or surgery
to alleviate the pain. Headaches, low back pain, arthritis pain, joint pain --
these all result in millions of doctors' visits, millions of lost work days, and
billions of dollars in medical bills. Dr. Herbert Curtis, of the Foundation for
Wellness Professionals and Lincoln
Chiropractic, will educate the audience about the different types of
pain, what causes them, how to prevent them, and safe, natural and effective
alternatives to treating them without drugs and surgery. **** Summer Book Pot Luck: Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 1:30 We will again
be meeting to recommend good reads to each other for the summer. Bring a snack
to share and we’ll provide the icy beverages. Tell Maggie your
recommendation by June 6 so copies of the recommended books can be made
available for check out. Please avoid current bestsellers. **** Doors can be especially expressive -- revealing personalities and whole worlds. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, there are a collection of what they call "urban-fairy doors" built into homes and shops around town. We have a similar assortment of doors appearing around the library this December. Check out the Sun Chronicle article. Our 2006 Miniature Doors Collection.
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