October 2022 Newsletter

 Announcements: We will be closed on Monday, October 10th for the observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.

The bugs are just about all worked out after migrating to our new system. Thank you so much for your patience as we have been learning the new workflow. If you would like us to show you how to use the new catalog just ask at the front desk. Maine Cat is now up and running as well, there is a trick to requesting items through Maine Cat. Go directly to the website mainecat.maine.edu

We will be working on the Annual Appeal mailings this month. If you would like to be a part of the mailing or you would like to help with the behind-the-scenes work you can email us at spl@springvalelibrary.org

 We are still selling Book Art! The volunteers had so much fun folding and decorating– we are thinking we might do more book art sessions in the future. Let us know if this is something you would to do!

We are also planning a mini book and craft sale in the basement to happen for the holidays. Details will be in the next newsletter.

 From the Director:

Dear Friends,

What a success this year’s book sale and fall festival was which would not have happened without all of our volunteers. Thank you, each and every one of you for all your time, sweat, and support. The other part of this success is, of course, our patrons and friends who came out on blustery days to discover books, crafts, pumpkin feeder crafts, jewelry, and some amazing music. To you all-an enormous thank you! We couldn’t have done it without you.

Lesley Unger

Library Director

PS...Kids Free to Grow is doing its annual diaper drive. If you are able to donate, we have a collection box in the lobby.

Children's Programs  

 Mondays:    Baby Rhyme Time at 10:00 am Ages Birth –2

                        LEGO Builders at 3:30 pm Ages 5-12

Fridays:         Story Time at 10:00 am Ages 3-7

Weekly Make it-Take it Crafts are available at the Main Desk. Come try something fun!

Halloween Story Time Friday, October 28th at 10 a.m. Dress up in your costume and parade around the library with Miss Sheila! Special stories and a chance to trick or treat the librarians…...what do you think Miss Sheila will be this year?

 Little Yogis will be happening on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00-10:45 a.m. This is a yoga program for ages 3-7 and their caregivers with   Carolyn Reece. Bring a mat or a large beach towel. Expect to sign a waiver.

The Home School group will be meeting on the second Thursday (10/13) at 10:00 am. This month will be focusing on Maine Studies.

Author Shawn Sullivan will be joining us on Wednesday, 10/19 @ 5:30 to discuss his newest book Just Doesn’t Get Better Than This! Shawn is an award-winning columnist and journalist as well as a local author. There will be books available to purchase at the discussion.

Knit Lits is every Tuesday, from 3:00 to 4:30 in the front room. All fiber artists are welcome.

Cook the Book meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. This month on 10/11 at 5:30 the cookbooks are Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook and The Maine Farm Table Cookbook. Stop by and pick a recipe!

Sam’s Book Group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:30. On 10/5 the book to be discussed is A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler. November’s book is The Stars are Fire by Anita Shreve and will be available to pick up after the discussion.

Adult Craft of the month is a dried citrus garland. There are numerous ways to make these beautiful garlands and Lesley will show you a few examples on Thursday, October 13th at 6:00 p.m. on FaceBook Live.

Did you know…..

*October will begin and end on the same day of the week

*October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

*October is also Bat Appreciation Month

*Diwali –also known as the festival of lights in the Hindu culture is celebrated this month.

*Over 50 % of the American population will buy a pumpkin this month!

*In October 1886 France gifted the US the Statue of Liberty

Staff Picks

Carrie Soto is Back Taylor Jenkins Reid *Sam and Dawn

Wish You Were Here Jodi Picoult *Sam

Upgrade Blake Crouch *Sam

Hotel Nantucket Elin Hildebrand *Sam

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Gabrielle Zevin *Dawn

Gilrl A Abigail Dean *Dawn

The Change Kirsten Miller *Dawn

Fear Thy Neighbor Fern Michaels *Nancy

Our Woman in Moscow Beatriz Williams *Lesley

Two Nights in Lisbon Chris Pavone *Lesley

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Jane Austin and Seth Grahame-Smith

The School of Essential Ingredients Erica Bauermeister *Sheila

 Mark Your Calendars….

11/1 Folded book Turkey

11/2 Sam's Book Group

11/8 Cook the Book

11/11 Closed for Veterans Day

11/23-11/24 Closed for Thanksgiving