Record Summer Reading Program!

Westfield Washington Public Library Board of Trustees: Mike Thomas, President Carolyn Wheeler, Vice President Paul Catlin, Treasurer Mic Mead, Secretary Nancy Knochel Dan Pitcock David Weiss The Library Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The Summer Reading Program ended on August 18, and we had a record year! 450 adults participated, as well as 229 teens and 1,812 children -- thats a lot of reading! There were some terrific prizes this year and three very happy grand prize winners. Kindle Fire: iPad: Color Nook: Connie Glen Nicole Neuenschwander Kenny Buhrt

Congratulations to them and to everyone that won a drawing prize. And thanks to all of you for making the Summer Reading Program such a success!

Young Patron Donates Superhero Legos

WWPL has received a wonderful donation: seven superhero Lego sets. The sets were donated by Adam Bauer as part of a scholarship application for the Montessori School of Westfield. Adam, age seven, purchased the sets with his own money and was successful in earning the scholarship. The sets are: Captain America, the Hulk, Iron Man, Batman, the Joker, Green Lantern and a Lex Luthor set with Wonder Woman and Superman mini-figures. There will be a special program in October to put them together initially, and then they will be available during the Lego Freebuilds. Thanks Adam!

Evergreen Upgrade Coming this Month

The entire Evergreen Indiana system will undergo an upgrade to make your online library experience even better. The upgrade will begin on Friday, September 14, at 8 p.m., and will be completed and ready to use on Monday, September 17, at 8 a.m. During this time, you will not be able to access the Evergreen Indiana Online Catalog or Overdrive e-books and audiobooks from the library or at home. Library transactions will be limited to check outs only, and no new cards will be issued during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but Evergreen Indiana will be back and better than ever!

Library Hours Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Closed Sunday

The library is closed on Monday, September 3, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

From the Board of Trustees

The board meeting minutes and selected two firms to make a short packets are posted on the librarys presentation to the full board. website at www.wwpl.lib.in.us. Skillman Corporation and Meyer Najem each made presentations. August 8, 2012 After discussion the library board Board Meeting voted to hire Meyer Najem as the construction manager for the Circulation for July 2012 was Renovation/Addition project. The 47,660, and of those circulations, library board also voted to sign the 2,145 were from Hamilton County contract with Halstead Architects Reciprocal borrowers. 168 items to be the architect for the project. were circulated by patrons from other Evergreen Libraries, and a total of 612 items from WWPL were sent to other Evergreen Libraries. We issued 199 new library cards, and of those cards, 13 were issued to Hamilton County Reciprocal Borrowers. 1,767 items were checked out using the Self Check station. The building committee reviewed the submissions of request for qualifications for the Construction Management Firms. They The 2013 proposed budget was reviewed, and the library board will be recommending it to the Hamilton County Council. The new debt service needed to be budgeted for the renovation project, and with that our total budget will be over the 2.8% growth quotient, which means the librarys budget is adopted by the Hamilton County Council. In the spring, the library received a distribution of County Option Income Tax, and the library board voted to use some of those funds for a small increase for the staff and increase in the budget to purchase materials for the librarys collection. A public hearing for an additional appropriation from the Rainy Day Fund was held at the board meeting with no objections. The library board approved the resolution for the additional appropriation.

Did You Know?

Not receiving hold notices via email on a consistent basis? In order to always receive the notices via email, you must log in to My Account at least one time and access the Account Preferences tab (see below). From here you can set a default notice method. If you have never set this preference, you must enter your email address with every hold you place -- even holds placed by staff on your behalf. Without this preference, the system will not look at the email on file, only the one tied to a specific hold. September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Adult Activities
Book Discussion Groups The Mystery Book Discussion Group is talking about Wicked Autumn by G. M. Malliet, when they meet on Wednesday, September 5 at 1 p.m. Come join other mystery lovers at a once-amonth discussion group that meets at the library. You are invited even if you havent read the book! Future discussions are: October 3: Still Missing by Chevy Stevens family history, as well as meet some terrific people. The club meets on Saturday, September 1 at 10:15 a.m. in the Sumner Room. Beginning and experienced genealogists are welcome to become members. Euchre Group Are you a euchre enthusiast looking for three other players? Join in the fun when the Euchre Group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a relaxing evening of fun with some great people at this free program on September 12 and 26! September 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Are you feeling left behind in trying to use todays technology? Introduction to Computers is a computer class for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of using a computer, such as using a mouse, keyboard, and basic Windows. The class is offered on Thursday, September 27, at 3 p.m.

Want to get started on Facebook? Already have a Facebook account November 7: Murder in the but not sure what to Marais by Clara Black do next? Come to the library for Come join other Facebook book lovers at a Intro to E-Books Fundamentals, a once-a-month With the explosion class for beginners that teaches discussion group of e-readers such you to set up your page, manage that meets at the as the Nook, privacy settings, and connect with library. The friends and family! Learn to Kindle, iPad and all General Group the various apps to update your status and add a reads a wide use with them, you may want to photo, all while you interact with variety of genres others online. An email address is try the free books the and meets on the third required to register for Facebook, library has to download to your Wednesday of each month at 1 reading device. Intro to E-Books is but the class is free and is offered p.m. You are invited even if you offered at the library on Thursday, on Tuesday, September 25, at havent read the book! Double September 20, at 3 p.m., and it 6:30 p.m. Bind by Chris Bohjalian is the shows you how to search for, topic for this month, and the Watercolor Painting Class download and read e-books for discussion will be in the Sumner free from the library website! Be Talented artist Jan Roland Room on Wednesday, September sure to bring along your reader! teaches a class in 19. Future discussions are: Watercolor Computer Classes Painting and October 17: The Caretakers There is a free computer class at Techniques on by local author Shauna Nosler the library all about Thursday, Microsoft Word, September 20, at 10:15 a.m. No November 21: Love Walked In software that allows previous art experience is by Marisa de los Santos users to create necessary, and the class fee of professional-quality $12 includes all materials. Genealogy Club documents, such Join the Westfield Genealogy as letters and rsums. The class Please contact Information/ Club and share ideas, new Reference Services to register is presented on Monday, websites and sources about for any of these programs.

More Adult Activities

Weve got Matinee Movies: Based on the Book at the library! Go Between the Covers with our series of movies based on popular books. Join us on one Saturday each month at 1 p.m. as we screen some fantastic films. The film on September 8 is Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close ( Warner Bros.). Refreshments will be served. Why buy a ticket when you can see movies for FREE at WWPL! Briana Carter, a.k.a. Bargain Briana, will once again share her cost-cutting expertise on Saturday, September 29, at 10:30 a.m. A frequent contributor to 317-896-9391. For struggling families or families who just want to save more while shopping, Bargain Briana can help stretch your budget.

WTHR-13s Your Money, Briana will present Advanced Super Couponing. The program is free and includes a helpful workbook. Please register by contacting Information/Reference Services at

For Teens Only

Anime Manga Club Anime and manga enthusiasts are invited to join us Mondays for the Anime Manga Club. Hang out, watch anime and have snacks starting at 2:30 p.m. You must be 13 or older, or have a parentsigned permission slip to attend. The club meets September 10, 17 & 24. games that pit young people against each other in a televised fight to the death. You must be 13 or older to attend. Hang Time Whatevah Time for Teens is on Tuesday, September 11, at 2:30 p.m., in the Craft Room. Spend the afternoon just hanging out, playing the Wii, eating snacks, talking or doing Summer Reading Program Prize Winners Boyfriends with Girlfriends by Alex Sanchez (signed by author) Annasty Mielke So Hard to Say book by Alex Sanchez (signed by author) Wesley Crouch Orange Leaf Package - Amanda Fildes Regal Movie Tickets - Matthew Houtteman Indianapolis Motor Speedway Package - Zachary Hacker Awkward Family Photos Game Sabrina Rawlins Colts Package - Alexus Antoine Maximum Ride books - Marissa Vander Missen Magic the Gathering Starter Sets Camie Wright White Castle Coupons - Anne Watson Big Jar of Candy - Sarah Witzman Mystery Prize - Noah Workman Indiana State Fair Tickets - Kate Marquam, Joshua Perdue, Mae Watson, Kaleigh Williams, Jacob Hostetler, Jackson Wolf, Amanda Fildes & Riley Thompson.

Teens Only Movie The Teens Only Movie is Tuesday, September 4, at 3 p.m. at the library. The movie is The Hunger Games ( Lionsgate PG 13), the story of Katniss Everdeen who volunteers in her sisters whatevah! place to participate in the annual

Childrens Activities
Baby Love Birth to 18 Months Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. September 6 & 13 Give your child a head start to early literacy with this unique program of rhyme, play and song. Free Storytime Miss Vicki brings you stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes every week on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning September 10. There is also an art project, craft, or activity afterward. Times Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club All Ages Second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Next Meeting: September 12 Bring your cards, play the games, trade cards, and have fun! Free American Girl Club All Ages Second Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Next Meeting: September 13 Make fun items for your doll and

Pat Walkers Writing Classes Wednesdays, August 29-October 24 and November 28-December 12 (12 weeks with a 4 week break for instructor travel and the Thanksgiving holiday) SAT Prep & Creative Writing 10:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 6 and up Cost: $96 Beginners Writing 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Grades 1-3 Cost: $72 Creative Writing & Research 1:30-2:30 p.m. Grades 4 and up Cost: $96

Lynette Quinns Science Classes Wednesdays, August 29-October 31 (10 weeks) each Monday are 10:30 a.m. for Toddlers (18 months to 3 hear an American Girl short story. Elementary Chemistry 1/2 accompanied by a caregiver) Kaya will be in the spotlight at this 10:15-11:15 a.m. Grades 3-5 Cost: $100 and 1 p.m. for Preschoolers (3 free program Middle School Chemistry 1/2 - Kindergarten). On Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Pottery Classes times are 10:15 a.m. for Grades 6-8 Cost: $100 Kids of all ages will Preschoolers and 11:15 a.m. for Toddlers. The program is free, have fun making and Amanda Wieckerts Spanish decorating clay and registration is not required. Classes creations with August 29-December 7 (14 Paws & Read instructor Jeremy weeks) Cost: $137 (includes $25 All Ages South. The project materials fee for books) Saturday, September 8, on Friday, September 28, is Elementary Spanish at 10:30 a.m. Snowman. Registration and Wednesdays, 10:15-11:15 a.m. prepayment are required. Sign up at the Grades 3-6 Children's Desk for 10 minutes to Middle School Spanish 1 read to a dog who is a very good Tiny Tots (Ages 1-3 Fridays, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. listener. Free 2 p.m. Cost: $8 Grades 6-8 High School Spanish 1 Preschool (Ages 3-6) Fridays 1-2 p.m. High School 3 p.m. Cost: $9 Registration and prepayment are Kids (Ages 3-6) required. Please contact 4 p.m. Cost: $16 Childrens Service at 317-8969391 for details.

New Arrivals
The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters The economy spirals downward while crops rot in the fields. Churches and synagogues are packed. People all over the world are walking off the jobbut not Hank Palace. Hes investigating a death by hanging in a city that sees a dozen suicides every week except this one feels suspicious, and Palace is the only cop who cares. Tigers in Red Weather by Liza Klaussmann The story takes place over 24 years. Much of it at Tiger House, the stately family summer home Nick inherited. Divided into five sections, each narrated from the point of view of Nick, Helena, Hughes, Nicks daughter Daisy, and Helenas son Ed, the action pivots on a murder on the island. Shine Shine Shine by Lydia Netzer Everyone has little eccentricities, but Sunny Mann attempts to hide hers under a wig and behind the door of an expensive home. Then her picture-perfect life begins to unravel after her genius husband, Maxon, is sent to space to colonize the moon with robots. Gone Missing by Linda Castillo
A missing child is a nightmare to all parents, and never more so than in the Amish community, where family ties run deep. When the search for the presumed runaway turns up a dead body, the case quickly becomes a murder investigation.

Bloodline by James Rollins Somali pirates hijack a yacht off the coast of the Horn of Africa, kidnapping a young pregnant American woman. Commander Gray Pierce is enlisted for a covert rescue mission into the African jungle. The woman is no rich tourist: she's Amanda Gant-Bennett, daughter of the U.S. president.

The Long Walk: A Story of War and the Life That Follows by Brian Castner To those trained in Explosive Ordnance Disposal, the last-resort tactic for defusing bombs is known as the Long Walk: a soldier dealing with the device up close, alone, with no margin for error. The Long Walk is Brian Castner's tale of two wars.

End This Depression Now! by Paul Krugman Krugman has a powerful message for anyone who has suffered over these How to Find Out Anything: past four yearsa From Extreme Google Searches quick, strong to Scouring Government recovery is just one Documents, A Guide to step away, if our Uncovering Anything about leaders can find the "intellectual Everyone and Everything clarity and political will" to end this by Don MacLeod depression now. In How to Find Out Anything, master Marilyn and Me: A researcher Don Photographers Memories MacLeod explains by Lawrence Schiller how to find what Many writers have you're looking for tried to capture her quickly, efficiently, essence on the and accuratelyand how to avoid page, but as the most common mistakes of the someone who was Google Age. in the room, a young man Marilyn could Monkey Mind: A connect with and Memoir of Anxiety trust, Schiller gives us a unique by Daniel Smith look at the real woman off screen. Smith articulates what it is like to live The library offers free with anxiety, defanging the adult ESL (English as a disease with humor, Second Language) traveling through its demonic layers, and evocatively expressing classes. Please contact its self-destructive absurdities and Information/Reference painful internal coherence.

Services for details.

Audio/Visual
Its that time of year that kids dread and parents cant wait for back to school. Start your school

Hatfields & McCoys Jessie StoneBenefit of Doubt

various stories, your children learn without realizing it. Presented in a fun format, they are a great way to begin learning!

LOL Think Like a Man

Some of the other areas covered in our collection include: Science, year out right by watching some American History, Ancient History, helpful DVDs that enhance and Geography and English. We also complement the learning have several Bill Nye the Science NEW Books on CD experience. Check out our special Guy DVDs, and many other back to school section today! Meet the Phonics-This preschool preparation series animates the letters, colors, and shapes essential to your childs education.

Creole Belle by James Lee Burke

Earth Unaware by Orson Scott Card Odd Apocalypse by Dean Koontz Friends Forever by Danielle Steel

The series also teaches the basic blends necessary for reading and introduces three DVDs of common sight words. Phonics are the foundation of reading skills. NEW DVDs LeapFrog-This series offers several tips for learning the alphabet, learning to read, understanding simple math concepts and going to school for the first time. In watching Tad, and sometimes his sister Lily, sing and question their way through the

educational titles. Ask at the video desk for a complete list of educational DVDs, as well as our special list just for teachers!

Battleship Dr. Seuss The Lorax

Phone: 317-896-9391 FAX: 317-896-3702 www.wwpl.lib.in.us 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.

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

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Friends of the Westfield Library

Friends Board: Sara Reitmeyer, President Virginia Fiscus, Vice President Jeanette Wachtel, Treasurer Marie Albertson, Secretary Carly Schull, Member-at-Large

2012 Book Sales

How do I become a member?

Visit our webpage: www.wwpl.lib.in.us/friends

Calling all Friends

The Friends needs you to volunteer as little as one hour of your time to help the library as a cashier at one of the Book Sales. Please contact Sandy at 317-8969391. We cant do it without YOU!

One part of the Friends Membership is open to any fundraising efforts is Book Sales. individual, family, or There is always a special Preview organization. Memberships are Sale for Friends members on valid for one year from the date of Friday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., purchase. then the sale is open to the general public during regular Annual Dues: library hours from Saturday through the following Saturday. Staff $5 Sales for 2012: Individual $10 September 7-15 Family $15 Annual Nearly New Sale Contributing $25 December 7-15 Sustaining $50 Lifetime $100 This one time payment includes an engraved name plaque on display in the library. Membership forms are available at the librarys Circulation Desk.