@ the Westfield Washington Public Library

Volume 12, Issue 3 Library Hours

Monday-Wednesday 10 AM8 PM Thursday & Friday 10 AM6 PM Saturday 10 AM5 PM Sunday 15 PM Visit our website www.wwpl.lib.in.us Westfield Washington Public Library Board of Trustees: Mike Thomas, President Brian Morales, Vice President Paul Catlin, Treasurer Nancy Knochel, Secretary Members Birch Dalton Dan Pitcock David Weiss The Library Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 PM

March 2014

From the Board of Trustees

February 12, 2014 Board Meeting
The board meeting minutes and packets are posted on the librarys website at www.wwpl.lib.in.us.

Phil Passen reported to the Board on the progress of the construction. Painting has started in the lower level, the grid work for the ceiling has begun, and wall tile has been installed in the bathrooms. The mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins are being worked on in all areas. The elevator installation is going quickly. Drywall has been completed in the remodel and is nearly completed in the addition. The new circulation desk has also been installed. The remaining interior work should be done in the next 30 days. The exterior siding and sidewalks are weather dependent.

Next Board Meeting: March 12, 2014

The computer lab is to be finished as quickly as possible.

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March 2014

News
Not only are we updating the building, were taking this opportunity to reinvent some of the services we offer. For example, starting March 1st, we will be eliminating the Audio/Visual checkout desk and all materials will be checked out at and returned to one Circulation Desk. If you need to renew any item, the circulation staff will be able to do it for you, in person or over the phone. If you need to place a hold or have any other questions, you will be directed to either the Childrens Desk or Adult Information Desk.

New Catalog Features

If an item has any foreign language information cataloged in another alphabet (Chinese, Cyrillic, Arabic, etc.) it will display in the search results.

If an item cannot be placed on hold, there will be no option listed in the search results.

On the Advanced Search screen, you can now search shelving locations of individual libraries. For example, if your child needs to find a book about Larry Birds life for a school report, you would need to find a biography. If you just do a Basic keyword search for Larry Bird, you will get books about his life, Indiana history, basketball, etc. To make sure you get results just for books about his life that are written for children, you can limit your search to [Item Format: Books] available at [Shelving Location: Childrens Biography Collection]. If you need to find one that is not checked out, dont forget to check the Limit to Available box at the bottom!

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March 2014
Painting Class Talented artist Jan Roland teaches a class in Watercolor Painting and Techniques on Thursday, March 20 @ 10:15 AM. No previous art experience is required, and the class fee of $15 includes all materials. Euchre Group Tax Assistance for Seniors AARP is again offering free tax assistance to seniors (you do not have to be an AARP member). Representatives are in the Sumner Room every Friday from now until April 4 between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Clients are seen on a first come, first served basis as long as they have signed up in advance for that particular day. Please contact Information Services at 317-896-9391 to reserve a spot. ESL Classes The library offers adult ESL (English as a Second Language) classes. Students pay for class materials. Students will be assigned to a specific class after they submit their completed registration form and submit it to the Information/Reference Services Desk.

Adult Activities
Book Discussion Groups The Mystery Book Discussion Group is talking about Mums the Word by Kate Collins when they meet @ 1 PM on Wednesday, March 5. Come join other mystery lovers at a once-a-month discussion group that meets at the library. You are invited even if you havent read the book!

This group meets @ 5:30 PM on the The General Book Discussion Group second and fourth meets on the third Wednesday of Wednesday of each month. Youre invited even if each month. Bring you havent read a partner or pair up with another the book! single player here. Come relax and The Wednesday enjoy an evening of fun with some Letters by Jason great people at this free program. F. Wright is this months topic and Looking for reading suggestions, the discussion is resources for research, on Wednesday, help with your device, March 19 @ 1 PM or anything in between? in the Sumner Call us at 317-896-9391 or Room. email: librarian@wwpl.lib.in.us

New Books
Uncommon Marriage: Learning About Lasting Love and Overcoming Lifes Obstacles Together By Tony & Lauren Dungy The Dungys share the secrets that hold them together, revealing what theyve learned so far about being a good husband or wife; getting through times of loss, or change; staying connected; supporting each others dreams; and helping each other grow spiritually. I Always Loved You: A Story of Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas By Robin Oliveira A friend introduces Mary to Edgar Degas and her life changes forever. Years later she will learn that he had begged for the introduction, but in that moment their meeting seems a miracle. So begins the defining period of her life and the most tempestuous of relationships. Still Life With Bread Crumbs By Anna Quindlen Still Life with Bread Crumbs is a deeply moving and often very funny story of unexpected love, and a stunningly crafted journey into the life of a woman, her heart, her mind, and her days, as she discovers that life is a story with many levels, a story that is longer and more exciting than she ever imagined.

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Westfield Washington Public Library 333 W. Hoover Street Westfield, IN 46074

March 2014 Postage paid by: The Friends of the Westfield Library

Phone: 317-896-9391 FAX: 317-896-3702 www.wwpl.lib.in.us www.facebook.com/WWPL46074 Sheryl Sollars, Director Sandy Rowland, Assistant Director

The Westfield Washington Public Library will strive, in partnership with organizations, to provide quality services, materials and facilities that fulfill the educational, informational, technological, cultural and recreational needs of the entire community.

Friends Board:
Sara Reitmeyer, President Carly Schull, Vice President Jeanette Wachtel, Treasurer Marie Albertson, Secretary

The Friends of the Westfield Library is an organization designed to promote and support the mission of the Westfield Washington Public Library. Through its fundraising efforts, primarily book sales held in the library and online, the group raises money used to fund library programs and to purchase items that are not in the library's operating budget.

January Circulation Statistics

New library cards issued County Reciprocal Borrowers Items borrowed by WWPL patrons Items borrowed by Hamilton County Reciprocal Borrowers from other Evergreen Libraries Items from WWPL sent to patrons at other Evergreen Libraries Items checked out using the Self Check station 96 727 1,183 158 Items borrowed by patrons visiting 30,170 125 15 New library cards issued to Hamilton