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The Yarmouth Port Library Newsletter
297 Main Street (Route 6A), Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
yarmouthportlibrary.org * 508-362-3717 * Fax: 508-362-6739
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Spring is just around the corner! Winter was busy at the library but Spring promises to be even busier with several fun events planned. Please stop by, say hi and checkout or reserve a good book or two, as well as DVDs, CDs, etc. And don't forget, you can renew or reserve material online. To see all that YPL has to offer click here. Enjoy the warm weather!
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To Our Donors, Volunteers and Board Members - Thank You!
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Because of you, YPL is a vital member of the community
By Dinah Wolff, President
While January and February are often regarded as a slow time of the year, especially following the busy holiday season, our Library always seems active; volunteers support the Librarians, while its Board members make frequent visits related to their various areas of concern.
As a self-supporting organization, the Library is dependent upon not only the generosity of its donors, but upon its volunteers' willingness to help. With only one full-time and two part-time staff members, it would be impossible to overstate the value of our loyal group of volunteers who fill in at the Circulation Desk, assist in the Work Room, and shelve or pull books in the stacks. Shifts last two hours, and can be tailored to individual schedules. If you're interested in joining us, please talk to one of the Librarians for more information.
The Library Board is a working board, handling all hiring and personnel issues, interior and exterior maintenance, and many of the glitches that inevitably arise with the use of modern technology. As an independent organization, we can no longer rely on Town employees when the power fails, alarms are tripped, a plowing contractor hasn't shown up, or a computer technician is needed. Board members respond to all these concerns, and more.
Everyone volunteering at the Library does so out of a desire to maintain its continuing presence in the north side community. (I can't help but acknowledge Ted Weissberger from our Buildings and Grounds Committee, whose prompt reaction to any plea for help is so appreciated and relied upon; we are grateful for your willing expertise.)
As YPL's President, my thanks go out to all who continue to work in and for the Library, and to those who have so far donated to the 2017 Membership Campaign, an extremely important source of operating funds. Because of you, our Library, founded in 1866, remains a vital presence in Yarmouth Port, still serving its public.
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Storytime, Music With Denya
And A Wonderful Donation Of Books
YPL Is The Place To Be For Young And Old!
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By Lynn Lesperance, Librarian
The snowdrops are already blooming beside our mailbox! That means Spring will be here before we know it. While so far it's been a mild winter, with signs of new life and growth, the promise of longer, sunnier days is always welcome.
We have had a fun winter here at YPL and the fun will continue as Spring arrives. For those of you with children up to age 3 (or so), please check out our monthly
Storytime w
 hich happens at 11 AM on the second Friday of every month through June. We enjoy songs, stories, finger-plays and a craft together. We would love to have you join us.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Education Foundation for Dennis and Yarmouth, we are able to continue our monthly
Music With Denya Program. At 10:30 AM on the last Friday of each month, Denya LeVine will be here, letting the good times roll with her special blend of songs, movement, instruments and more. This program is for all ages. We love to see the generations coming together for a good time at the Library.
A big shout-out to
Will Rubenstein of Camp Wingate*Kirkland, which is one of our awesome corporate sponsors, for the donation of Good Night board books. We now have a great collection of these nifty little books for our youngest patrons to enjoy. There were enough copies to allow us to share with many of the other libraries here on the Cape, as well as libraries all over the state. Thank you so much to Will and his family for this generous gift.
Don't forget to stop by and say hi.
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Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes has a delightful new picture book out called simply Egg.
Three pastel birds hatch from their eggs but the fourth one just doesn't seem to want to come out. The siblings wait and wait and even try to help the last egg hatch. When it finally does, they get a big surprise. And the way they react may just surprise you!
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Award-winning author, Salina Yoon, brings early readers a charming new Early Reader book starring a big duck, a little duck and a porcupine.
The three chapters are full of the joy of friendship shown in words and pictures.
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When The Sea Turned To Silver
Newbury Honor Author, Grace Lin (Where the Mountains Meet
the Moon) has a winner with her newest book for elementary-aged readers.
Readers will recognize characters from her previous books and will relish the adventures Pinmei encounters as she sets off on a snow white horse to rescue the kidnapped Old Storyteller.
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Please
DONATE
your used books to the Library
for our
Spring Book Sale on Saturday, March 25th
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our
Annual Book Sale on Saturday, July 8th
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and our ongoing book sale shelf.
Some new titles can also go into our library collection.
We accept fiction and nonfiction, children's books, gardening books,
travel guides, etc. We also resell CDs and DVDs.
We cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias or videotapes.
Please drop off any items in good, clean,
resalable condition during regular library ho
urs.
Because of limited space,
please call ahead if you have a large numbers of books.
Many recent hard covers, trade books, paperbacks,
gardening books, knitting books, children's books and more!
Book Sale
Saturday, March 25th
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Book Groups, Science &
Nature and More at YPL
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Please check our website for up-to-date information and all that is going on at YPL!
By Leslie Altman, Librarian
Spring is on its way! Already the days grow longer, so there's more daylight reading time. We have lots to tempt you and hope that you will be frequent visitors.
The Yarmouth Port Library was awarded a grant from the
Mid-Cape Cultural Council
for programs on science and nature at the Library, presented by staff at the
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary.
Our first program on
winter birds
was received enthusiastically. In February we had a program on
turtles
. In March Ian Ives will present an adult program on
oysters
. Three more are on the way during the rest of the year. Stay tuned! And if you have suggestions for programs you would like to see, let us know.
Are you an internet user? Do you buy items from Amazon? Did you know that you are able contribute to the Yarmouth Port Library through
Amazon Smile?
It's easy to sign up: all you have to do is go to smile.amazon.com and indicate that the YPL is your chosen recipient. Each time you log on to Amazon in the future, the site will direct you to smile.amazon.com and your purchases will help the YPL. The donation has no effect on your purchase price. Thank you!
Check out our always-improving website.
Not only do you find out what's happening, but we are now highlighting new books that might be of interest. You can also check out the lists for what has been ordered: books, DVDs, audiobooks and more. Nothing makes me happier than to see our new items going out to our own patrons.
The Yarmouth Port Library Book Group
meets at 3 PM on the third Thursday of each month from September to June. A link on our website guides you to the titles we
have
chosen and gives some information about the books. In March our book is
Judas
by Amos Oz .
In April we are reading
Give Me Tomorrow,
a memoir about a young girl's experien
ces in Eastern Germany during WWII
when the Russians invaded. We are excited that the author, Ingrid Stabins, will join the group for the discussion.
In May we will be reading
Commonwealth
by Ann Patchett.
Book Group for men?
Several men have suggested that they might like to form a second group for men. If you are interested, we can help. Just call or email me at laltman@clamsnet.org and we will see what we can do. No pressure, just another opportunity for the YPL to support the people in our community.
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YPL Book Club
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The Yarmouth Port Library Book Club
The Book Club meets the third Thursday of each month at 3 PM in the Library Reading Room. Please join us for lively and interesting discussion. Newcomers always welcome! And refreshments are served.
Judas
by Amos Oz
A novel set in 1959 Jerusalem blends a coming-of-age story with a thought- provoking study of betrayal. A story of error and desire, of unrequited love, and an unresolved religious question.
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This memoir chronicles the early life and tragedies of a young German girl during WWII in Pomerania, as the Soviet Union expelled thousands of eastern Europeans from their homelands and reshaped countries' borders as part of an Allied agreement near the end of the war.
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Tells the story of how an unexpected romantic encounter irrevocably changes two families' lives.
One Sunday afternoon in Southern California, Bert Cousins shows up at Franny Keating's christening party uninvited. Before evening falls, he has kissed Franny's mother, Beverly-thus setting in motion the dissolution of their marriages and the joining of two families. Spanning five decades, Commonwealth explores how this chance encounter reverberates through the lives of the four parents and six children.
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Membership Campaign Report
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We cannot overemphasize the importance of the
Membership Campaign to the overall financial health of the Library
By Les Peat, Chair, Membership Committee
As of January 31st, the Campaign total stood at just over $32,000, well short of the goal of $40,000, and considerably behind where we were at this time last year when, for the first time, we failed to meet or exceed our target.
Some of the reasons for this are not hard to identify. In the past couple of years, an unusually large proportion of our most generous donors have either died, moved away, or experienced changes in their financial circumstances. While we have added new members and others have increased their contributions, they have been outnumbered by those whose giving has, for reasons unknown, decreased.
We cannot overemphasize the importance of the Membership Campaign to the overall financial health of the Library - the proceeds cover about 25% of our annual operating budget. If you have not yet joined, or if you have not yet renewed your membership, or if you could consider an additional gift, now is the time to act.
To those who have already joined or renewed, our sincere thanks for your support.
You may pick up a membership form at the Library or
click here for a copy of the form.
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Another Way To Donate to YPL -
Check Out Amazon Smile
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smile.amazon.com
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When you register and shop at smile.amazon.com,
Amazon will donate to YPL.
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to
support YPL every time you shop, at no cost to you.
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com
from the web browser on your computer or mobile device and sign up.
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Yarmouth Port Library Business Sponsors
YPL Is Grateful For Their Ongoing Support
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YPL Business Sponsors
Please patronize our business sponsors. When you do, be sure
to thank them for their support of the Yarmouth Port Library.
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Spring 2017 YPL Business Sponsor Appreciation
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A number of businessess sponsor the Yarmouth Port Library and for this we are truly grateful.
Periodically
we include a profile of one of them to show our appreciation for their support. In this issue we would like to thank the Frank L. Horgan Insurance Agency.
Frank L. Horgan Insurance Agency
Established in 1945, Frank L. Horgan Insurance Agency is a Massachusetts-based agency that continually strives to be a t
rusted advisor for its clients, offering a full line of personal and business insurance
prod
ucts, as well as financial planning services.
The agency is not a typical insurance agency. The staff consistently tries to be proactive in finding the best products at the best price for their clients. They also consult with their clients to help them decide how best to handle risk, whether it be to transfer, mitigate or assume it.
The agency wants to be a trusted partner when trying to protect the things that matter most-a role it has played, and continues to play, for the Yarmouth Port Library.
Offering a full line of personal and business insurance products,
as well as financial planning services.
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Who won an Oscar? Check out the new DVDs at YPL
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The Library has a large selection of new books, DVDs and audio books.
Come in and browse the shelves or go online to reserve and renew.
For a complete list of new books and other media click here.
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DVDs
Deepwater Horizon
The Eagle Huntress (Kazakhstan)
Girl on a Train
Hacksaw Ridge
Manchester by the Sea
The Queen of Katwe (Disney)
The Secret Life of Pets (animated)
Coming soon:
Request now to get on a list:
The Accountant
Doctor Strange
Fences
The Founder
Gold
Lion (Australia)
Loving
Patriot's Day
Silence
Classics, but new to us:
Breathless (France)
East of Eden
Four Weddings and a Funeral
The Red Shoes
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New TV Programs:
American Experience:
The Race Underground
(documentary)
DCI Banks, Season 5
Masterpiece: Victoria
Nature: Snowbound:
Animals of Winter
NFL Superbowl LI
Sherlock, Season 4
Shetland, Season 3
New Audiobooks:
The Dollhouse (Fiona Davis)
The Mistress (Danielle Steel)
Never Never (James Patterson)
Night School (Lee Child)
Magazine
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports is now available to Yarmouth Port patrons online.
Please use the link on the YPL website to reach Consumer Reports.
You will have to type in your YPL library card number.
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What Do You Love About YPL?
Why do you love visiting your library?
What critical service does YPL provide to you or your family?
It's fun and lets our legislators know how important libraries are to the local communities.
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Museum Passes & Coupons:
The Library has passes/coupons for many local attractions. Check the website (click here) or call the Library (508-362-3717) for more information or to reserve a pass.
Computers:
Four public computers with internet access. Free, 24 hours wi-fi. Computer and device assistance.
ZINIO:
Download popular magazines! Residents with a library card issued by any Yarmouth library can access Zinio, a newsstand, offering full-color digital magazines for anytime, anywhere reading on desktops, mobile devices and apps. All you need is your card number to set up an account.
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Events at YPL
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Ongoing Events
Please
click here for the YPL website events page for updated information and additional events.
Knitting Group
First & Third Mondays at 9:30 AM.
Knitters of all levels welcome.
For information:
Contact: Dinah Wolff
Phone: 508-362-7660
Email: dg.wolff@gmail.com
Music and Movement
Last Friday each month at 10:30 AM.
All Ages. With Denya Levine.
Storytime
Second Friday of each month.
11 AM. Ages birth to four.
A
30 minute themed program and craft followed by playtime.
YPL Book Club
Third Thursday of each month.
3 PM in Library Reading Room.
Additional Events
Annual Spring Book Sale
Saturday, March 25
10 AM to 3 PM
How To Murder Your Contractor
Friday, April 4, 3 PM
Author Neal Sanders will talk about his most recent book, How To Murder Your Contractor, and more.
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~ Library Hours ~
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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Closed
Closed
10 AM - 4 PM
1 PM - 7 PM
1 PM - 5 PM
10 AM - 4 PM
10 AM - Noon
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Library Staff
Lynn Lesperance: llesperance@clamsnet.org
Leslie Altman: laltman@clamsnet.org
Circulation Assistant
Carol Riley: criley@clamsnet.org
Telephone: 508-362-3717
Fax: 508-362-6739
email: yarp_mail@clamsnet.org
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