May 2013 Library Events

May 2013 Events at the Fairfax Community Library

Happy May, everyone! Here at the library this month, we have our final Memorable Memoirs reading group meeting. We have several copies left of Dave Eggers's A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, so pick up your copy today for our May 9th meeting! On May 11, just in time for Mother's Day, local crafter Annette Hansen will be leading a class on how to needle felt teddy bears. On May 15, we host Lisa Helme from the State Treasurer's Office in a free retirement workshop on how to keep the "gold" in your golden years. On the 16th at 6:30 pm, bring in your digital device to learn all about the free digital services the library has to offer! For our after-school craft this month, kids will learn how to make their own clay (and clay creations!) on May 21st.

News from the Town Librarian:

For those of you who attend our story hour, please note the following changes to our May schedule:
May 14: Duck and Geese theme
May 21: No Story Hour
May 28: Cats and Kittens with Rusty from the Franklin County Humane Society NOTE TIME CHANGE: 10:00 – 11:00 am.

Cool Apps:
Passbook lets you get rid of those pesky award cards from stores and just put them on your mobile device. Scan the appropriate barcode from your mobile device at each store.
Critter Trax is like a mini guide book to animal tracks you might see while out hiking this summer.

Speaking of summer, check out the library’s collection of travel books if you are planning a trip. Some examples:

+ Naturally Curious: a Photographic Field Guide and Month-by-month Journey through the Fields, Woods, and Marshes of New England
+Curious New England: the Unconventional Traveler's Guide to Eccentric Destinations
+The Most Beautiful Villages of New England
+Roads: Driving America's Great Highways

-Debbie Landauer, Town Librarian

Calendar for May 2013:

Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 pm: PJ Story Time with Success by Six
Toddlers bundle up in their favorite pajamas for a PJ story time and craft activity at the library. Ages 0-6. Free.

Thursday, May 2, 6:30 pm: Library Trustee Meeting
Open to the public.

Wednesday, May 8, 3-4:15 pm: READ to a Dog
Kids can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. To sign-up for a time slot, call (849-2420) or stop by the library.

Thursday, May 9, 6:30-8 pm: VHC Memorable Memoirs Reading Group
Please join us for the final meeting of our Memorable Memoirs reading group. For this session, we’ll be discussing acclaimed author and screenwriter Dave Egger’s A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius. John Turner, Vermont scholar and author, will facilitate the discussion. All are welcome. Copies of this read are still available- pick yours up at the library today!

Saturday, May 11, 9:15 am-12 pm: Needle Felt Teddy Bears
Needle felt your own adorable teddy bear in this three hour workshop with experienced felter Annette Hansen of Make Life Cozy. All supplies are included. For ages 10+ (any person 14 and under must have a guardian). All are welcome. Cost is $18, payable by cash or check on the day of the program. Registration is limited to 12, so register soon by calling or stopping by the library!

Wednesday, May 15, 6-8 pm: Keeping the “Gold” in Your Golden Years
Spend time now to evaluate how to get your personal finances on track to cover future retirement expenses. In this wide-ranging workshop you'll learn what to take into account in determining how much money you will need to be financially secure in retirement. We'll discuss personal strategies for covering retirement expenses including: the role of Social Security, personal savings, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and part-time employment. Each participant will receive a free retirement planning workbook packed with useful suggestions and worksheets that will allow you to continue evaluating your retirement picture after the session is completed. You'll be encouraged by how compound interest can help your nest egg grow. Free, all are welcome. Preregistration is required.

Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 pm: Digital Resources
Do you have a digital device? Want to read free ebooks or listen to audiobooks on it? Did you know you can access a wide range of digital services on your digital device with just your library card? Resources include: Listen Up! Vermont audio and eBooks, One Click Digital audio books, Universal Class Adult Continuing Ed. Courses, and more! We’ll be giving a free tutorial here at the library.

Wednesday, May 22, 3-4:15 pm: READ to a Dog
Kids can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. To sign-up for a time slot, call (849-2420) or stop by the library.

Tuesday, May 21, 3-4 pm: After-school Craft: Let’s Make Clay
Kids learn how to make easy-peasy homemade clay using basic ingredients and a plastic bag! After, we’ll make some clay creations. For ages 6+, free. Preregister soon—there is a limit of 12 children.

EVERY TUESDAY: Fairfax Community Library Story Hour
Join us for stories, crafts, and activities from 9:30-10:30 am! For ages 0-6.

May 7: Spring and Mother’s Day Craft
May 14: Ducks & Geese
May 21: No Story Hour
May 28: *Special Time* 10-11 am: Cats & Kittens w/special guest Dusty from the
Franklin County Humane Society and furry friends

Fairfax Community Library: 75 Hunt St., Fairfax, Vermont, 05454
Website: http://www.fairfaxvtlibrary.or
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Phone: 849-2420 Program Planner: Karyn Norwood at knorwood@fwsu.org