News and Notes March 2019 Library Friends, Did you know that YOU could be part of the group of library supporters who decides what kinds of library services and equipment is purchased with book sale proceeds? Maybe no one has invited you to join the Friends of Massillon Public Library, so consider this your personal invitation from Friends president Jim Chatterton and from me! The Friends is the non-profit organization that fundraises and supports the business of the library. Joining the Friends is a simple matter just $10 for individuals, $15 for families, and $5 for seniors. But where we could really use a few new faces is attending their monthly one-hour business meeting where they approve staff requests for funding. Last month it was a new microfilm cabinet and some drapes for under the lace curtains in the local history room. If that sounds fun, Friends moved what used to be an evening meeting to 11am on the first Monday of each month. No nighttime driving, and at a time where working folks *might* be able to call it an early lunch hour. Think about it, and call me if you are interested or have any questions! Some exciting things are just around the corner, including 3-D printing in our Computer Center, and technology classes being taught for the business community at the Chamber of Commerce. Long gone are the days we just hung around our own building! Oh, and I m trying something brand new suggested by a patron, a vinyl record listening night on Monday April 1 st! Obviously, I m the Director and get to plug my own events, but this newsletter is full of wonderful opportunities for education and entertainment, so join us! I have read two books this month that I can t get out of my mind. I m back to nonfiction. Heartland by Sarah Smarsh describes the life of so many in our families and community, although its author grew up in Kansas. She calls it a memoir of working hard and being broke in the richest country on Earth. She talks about class, and generational poverty, and about how good people get kicked down by economic policies and try to get back up. It will make you think, like Hillbilly Elegy and Educated. By the way, would anyone like to get together in a discussion group to read these kinds of books? That s perking in my plans. I m also reading some of the books from which we ll pick the 2019 One Book One Community selection, and I m sure going to lobby hard for Anthony Ray Hinton s The Sun Does Shine, a mind-boggling story of his false conviction and 30 years on Alabama s death row before being exonerated. No matter what you THINK you know of the criminal justice system and race you ll be horrified, and then uplifted by the attitude Mr. Hinton developed to deal with his situation and make it out alive. Happy reading! Sherie Brown, Director
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky A must read for everyone! The perfect book about friendship, crushes, and loss. - Amber K., Reference Dept. Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate Just a very good book! - Lou B., Adult Circulation Glass Houses by Rachel Caine This is the first book in a really good series! - Nikki G., Adult Circulation The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson LOVE The Lottery! So strange. - Darcie S., Public Relations and Children's Dept. The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley A World War II story which shows you that family is more than flesh and blood. It is the people that love you the most. - Ashley C., Computer Center 2
MAIN ADULT Mon., March 4 11:00am 2nd Floor Mtg. Rm. Friends of the Library Meeting The Friends is a 501c3 organization of library patrons interested in increasing/improving the resources of the Massillon Public Library. The Friends organizes and runs the book sales, contributes funds for new equipment, plans social events, and participates in community activities. For more information, please contact Mary Ellen Brown, Volunteer Coordinator/Friends Liaison at 330-832-9831 ext. 301. Tue., March 5 6:00pm Historical Fiction Book Club Join us to discuss Carnegie s Maid by Marie Benedict. This program is free and open to the public. No registration required. For more information, please call 330-8329831, ext. 312. Tue., March 5 & 19 6:30pm 2nd Floor. Mtg. Rm. Meditation Led by guest presenter Gwen Miller. Questions? Please call the Reference Desk at 330-832-9831, ext. 312. 3
Mon., March 25 12:00 Noon in the 2nd. Floor Mtg. Rm. 6:00pm in the 2nd. Floor Mtg. Rm. 4th Monday Book Club Join us to discuss The Radium Girls by Kate Moore. This program is free and open to the public. No registration required. For more information, call 330-8329831, ext. 304. Wed., March 27 6:00pm 2019 NEA Big Read Book Discussion Be a part of the National Endowment for the Arts 2019 Big Read. This year s book selection is Burning Bright by Ron Rash. No registration required. For more information, call 330-832-9831, ext. 304. 4
MAIN TEEN Fri., March 1 (Grades 7-12) 3:00-4:30pm Teen Anime Night No registration required. Questions? Call 330-832-9831, ext. 321. Sat., March 2 3:30pm 2nd Fl. Mtg. Rm. Junior Friends of the Library Meeting Membership is open to all students in Grades 7 through 12. Call 330-832-9831, ext. 321 to find out more and how to join! Fri., March 8 3:00-4:30pm Teen Video Game Club Join is for more video gaming fun on the Nintendo Switch and refreshments! No registration required. Free snacks! Call 330832-9831, ext. 322 for more information. Fri., March 15 3:00-4:30pm Teen Movie Night No registration required. Free snacks! Call 330-832-9831, ext. 321 for more information. MAIN CHILDREN S 5
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MPL ASKREN BRANCH Tue., March 19 MPL BELLONI BRANCH Please ask at the Belloni Branch about our upcoming events and programs! 9:00am Askren 3rd Tuesday Book Club Join us to discuss The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson. Please call 330-879-2113 for more information. Massillon Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, March 28 4:00pm Main Library The public is always welcome to attend! 7
THE MASSILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE and OUTREACH SERVICES DEPT. The Outreach Services Department provides trade baskets filled with items that DO NOT need to be checked out or returned to the library to many local businesses, agencies, and children in Massillon. These clean, gently used items include paperback Adult and Young Adult books, Children s books, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks, as well as magazines that are not older than 6 months (except for craft magazines which can be older than 6 months). If you would like to donate items to the Trade Book Program, please contact Vicki in the Outreach Services Department at 330-832-9831, ext. 330. For a current Bookmobile Schedule, please visit the Bookmobile, any MPL location, or our website at www.massillonlibrary.org. If you have any questions regarding Outreach and Homebound Services or our Trade Program, please call 330-832-9831, Ext. 313. Visit www.massillonlibrary.org/newsletter to subscribe! Massillon Public Library M/T/W 10am-8pm 208 Lincoln Way East Massillon, OH 44646 330-832-9831 Bookmobile and Outreach: 330-832-9831, Ext. 329 Th F/Sat Sun (Jun-Aug) Sun (Sep-May) 10am-6pm 10am-5pm CLOSED 1pm-5pm Massillon Public Library Barry Askren Memorial Branch 1200 Market Street NE Navarre, OH 44662 330-879-2113 M/W T Th/F Sat Sun 10am-6pm 10am-4pm 9am-4pm 10am-2pm CLOSED Massillon Public Library Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch 12000 Navarre Road SW Navarre, OH 44662 330-767-9939 M/W/Th/F T Sat/Sun 8 9am-3:30pm 9am-7pm CLOSED