Westfield Washington Public Library

Fall 2018 Newsletter

ADULT PROGRAMS at the WWPL

Did you know that the Westfield
Washington Public Library offers
a wide variety of classes, pro-
grams and events, specifically
for adults? Some are education-
al in nature, and some are strict-
ly for fun, but they are here for
our patrons and an important
part of our mission in serving
the Westfield community.
First of all, the library offers free your own genealogy.
computer classes, currently at
the intermediate level. If you’d
like to learn more about Mi-
crosoft programs such as Word, classes once a month in water-
PowerPoint, Excel, Access and
Publisher, just ask at the Adult
Reference Desk to learn when
the next classes are being
offered and sign up. We also
have classes on EBooks and
using social media, as well as
other technology related sub-
jects, and they are always free.
If you’d like to dig deep into
your family history, we offer free ing our American Mahjong
classes here once a month on
Saturdays on how to use our
popular Ancestry Library Edition Euchre group here at the library. trons!
Book clubs remain popular, and
we currently have both a Mys-
tery Book Group, as well as a
multi-genre book group called
the WWPL Book Group. Book
groups meet once a month, in
the middle of the day. Check our
calendars for specific dates and
times.
program. We can help you learn
how to harness this amazing
One of our most popular adult
data base to learn more about programs is our BINGO Brunch
event which meets on the first
Thursday of the month. There is
a $10 charge to participate, and
For art lovers, the library offers you must pre-register no later
than the Monday before the
event, but you have a chance to
color painting as well as acrylic
win prizes and your lunch is
painting. There is a fee for these
included in the cost. You can
courses, and you can learn more
book your spot using Eventbrite,
about the specific monthly pro- or contact the Adult Reference LIBRARY HOURS
ject and register for classes at Desk for more information.
the Adult Reference Desk. We Monday-Wednesday
also have a free “Color Thera- 10:00 AM—8:00 PM
The library also welcomes a
py” (adult coloring) class once a
variety of speakers for our
month, if you’d like to try that. Thursday-Friday
monthly WWPL Speaker Series,
on topics ranging from econom- 10:00 AM—6:00 PM
ics to wool spinning. There is
Game players may enjoy attend- truly something for everyone Saturday
here at the library, and we enjoy 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
groups which meet three times sharing these opportunities for
per week, or our twice-monthly learning and fun with our pa-
Sunday
1:00 PM—5:00 PM

NEW ADULT PROGRAMS FOR FALL:

We are adding board game
programs for adults to our
schedule this fall, and we will be
encouraging adults (and teens
aged 13+) to attend and try out
some new and exciting board
games with us. We are calling
this new program “Family Bored
Night,” and this is sure to be a
fun way to enjoy competition
and camaraderie around the
tabletop here at the WWPL! We
are working with a game compa-
ny who will be allowing us to try
out some of their new board
games, as well as playing some
old favorites. Family Bored Night
will meet on the third Wednes-
day of the month at 6:30 PM.
Other upcoming new events for
adults will include Jukebox BIN-
GO on September 17, and a
Trivia Night/Battle of the Brains
on October 9, both at 6:30 PM.
Be sure to note the dates of
these events and join us for the
fun! There is a bit more infor-
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
mation about these specific
events in the body of this news- Labor Day
letter, as well as on our website.
 Closed Sept. 2 & 3
Libraries may be quiet places for Thanksgiving
books and study, but they are  Closing @ 5 PM Nov. 21
also places where communities
can come together for enrich-  Closed Nov. 22
ment, education, and fun! We
hope you are inspired to join us OUR MISSION
and take advantage of some of
Fostering exploration,
these programs available here
discovery, and growth
for you at YOUR library!
 CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY EVENTS
2018
Join us for our STEAM It Up! events where we Fireside Tales at Simon Moon Park (fo r fam ilies)
FALL combine science, technology, engineering, art, Crafts, s’mores, and stories with the WWPL’s Miss Vicki !
STORYTIMES and math into fun new activities! Evening and
afternoon times are offered. Oct. 10 @ 6:30 PM “Once Upon a Time Puppet Stories”
Experience the classic stories The Three Little Pigs and The
Baby Love Three Billy Goats Gruff with a zany
(0—18 months) twist. Puppets help tell the stories.
Oct. 17 @ 6:30 PM “Sweet Dreams”
Thursdays @ 10:30 AM Stories about all things autumn. Who will
be hibernating and who will not?
Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct. 24 @ 6:30 PM “Howl-O-ween”
STEAM It Up! Leaf Relief (Grades K —6) Wear your costumes, if you like, and hear
Oct. 4, 11, 25 Sept. 11 @ 6:00 PM and Sept. 12 @ 4:30 PM stories that are fun and sometimes just a
Drop in and learn about leaves while making a piece of little scary.
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29 foil-embossed art! FREE!
Toddlers
(18 months—3.5 years) STEAM It Up! Spooky Celebrations Family BINGO Night
(Grades K—6) Oct. 2 @ 6:00 PM
Mondays @ 10:30 AM Oct. 9 @ 6:00PM and Oct. 10 @ 4:30 PM Kids, bring your parents or grandparents for an intergen-
Create Halloween and Day of the Dead art with our 3D erational fun night with classic BINGO games!
Sept. 10, 17, 24 pens. FREE!

Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

STEAM It Up! Electronic Inventions
Nov. 5, 12, 19 (Grades K—6) Halloween Party (all ages)
Nov. 13 @ 6:00 PM and Nov. 14 @ 4:30 PM Oct. 29 @ 6:00 PM
Tuesdays @ 11:15 AM Drop in to explore the library’s electronic circuit mak- Games, crafts, and more! Wear your
erspace kits. FREE! Halloween costume if you’d like, and
Sept. 11, 18, 25
join us for fun activities!
Unplugged Family Game Night
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sept. 4; Nov. 6 @ 5:30—7:00 PM
Bring the family and join in with the library’s board
Nov. 6, 13, 20
and card games!
Preschool
(3.5 years– Kindergarten)

Mondays @1:00 PM
Kids’ Coder Dojo (Grades 1—6)
Sept. 10, 17, 24 A monthly club working with Scratch Jr., Scratch, and
Blockly style programs learning programming con-
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
LEGOs Day (Sch o o l Age) cepts.We have both evening and afternoon meetings to
Nov. 5, 12, 19 Oct. 18 @ 2:00—6:00 PM choose from.
Meet friends at the library and build with our LEGOs Free, but pre-registration preferred
Tuesdays @ 10:15 AM
Terrific Tuesday Night LEGOs (all ages) Sept 25@ 6:00 PM Fall CoderDojo Kick-off Meeting
Sept. 11, 18, 25 Sept. 26 @ 4:30 PM Fall CoderDojo Kick-off Meeting
Sept. 18; Oct. 16; Nov. 20 @ 6:00 PM
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Drop in for a free build with the library’s LEGOs
Oct. 23 @ 6:00 PM Game Makers (Mocro:Bits & Bloxels)
Nov. 6, 13, 20 After School LEGO Club (Sch o o l Age) Oct. 24 @ 4:30 PM Game Makers (Mocro:Bits & Bloxels)
Sept. 6; Oct. 4; Nov. 8 @ 4:30 PM
Come join the After School LEGO Club and build LEGO Nov. 27 @ 6:00 PM Programming Robots with Blockly
creations with friends! Nov. 28 @ 4:30 PM Programming Robots with Blockly
Paws to Read
All ages. Practice reading
in a non-judging atmos- Princess Ballerinas (With the Ballet Theatre of
phere. Sign up at the Carmel)
Children’s Desk to read Oct. 17 Preschool (ages 3—5) @ 10:30 AM
School Age ((ages 6—8) @ 11:00 AM
aloud to a dog who is a A magical dance adventure for little ballerinas!
very good Class size limited. Pre-registration requested.
listener! Contact the Children’s Department to register.
Fall Break Chess Camp (sch oo l aged ch ildren) 317-896-9391
Oct. 16—19 (Four Days) @ 10:15 AM—1:15 PM
Saturdays @ 10:30 AM Contact the WWPL Children’s Department for cost and
registration information. 317-896-9391
Turkey Time! (Presch oo l and
Sept. 8 School Age)
Black Friday Chess Camp (sch oo l aged ch ildren) Nov. 21 @ 11:00 AM
Oct. 13 Nov. 23 @ 10:15 AM—2:00PM Join us for a Thanksgiving celebration
Contact the WWPL Children’s Department for cost and with turkey crafts, turkey games and
Nov. 10 registration information. 317-896-9391 holiday fun.
 HOMESCHOOL CLASSES
Pre-registration required. Visit the Children’s Desk for more information.

MONDAYS
Drama (ages 6—12) 11:00 AM—12:00 PM
Session 1: Sept. 10—Oct. 22 Cost $50 for each 6-week session (No class on Sept. 17)
Session 2: Oct. 29—Dec. 3 Cost $50 for each 6-week session (There IS class on Nov. 19)

Chess Class (K—8) 1:00 PM—1:45 PM

Session 1: Aug. 27—Oct. 8 Cost: $60 for 6 week session (No class on Sept. 3)
Session 2: Oct. 15—Nov. 19 Cost: $60 for 6 week session

TUESDAYS
Acorns to Oaks Homeschool Group: (all ages) 1:00 PM—4:00 PM (2nd Tuesday each month)
Homeschoolers of all ages meet for games and activities Fall Dates: Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11
Elementary Composition (Grades 4-6) 10:30 AM—11:30 AM (Year-long class)
Sept. 11— Apr. 9 Sushi Bar Cost: $60 for each 6-week session + one-time $10 materials fee
($5 deduction if enrolled and paid by 9/1)
Jr. Analytical Grammar (Grades 4-6) 11:30 AM—12:30 PM (Year-long class)
Sept. 11— Apr. 9 Cost: $60 for each 6-week session + one-time $10 materials fee
($5 deduction if enrolled and paid by 9/1)

WEDNESDAYS
Intermediate Composition (Grades 6-8) 10:30 AM—11:30 AM (30 week class)
Sept. 12—May 20 Cost: $60 for each 6-week session + one-time $10 materials fee
($5 deduction if enrolled and paid by 9/1)
Analytical Grammar (Grades 6-8) 11:30 AM—12:30 PM (30 week class)
Sept. 12—May 20 Cost: $60 for each 6-week session + one-time $10 materials fee
($5 deduction if enrolled and paid by 9/1)
Chemistry (3rd Grade and up) 1:00 PM—2:00 PM
Session 1: Sept. 5—Oct. 10 Cost: $48
Renaissance Science Survey Class (ages 10+) 1:00 PM—2:00 PM
Session 2: Oct. 17—Dec. 19 Cost: $64
THURSDAYS

Introductory Composition/Grammar (Gr. 2-4) 10:30 AM—11:30 AM (Year-long Class) (No class on Nov. 22)
Sept. 13—Apr. 11 Cost: $60 for each six-week session + materials
($5 deduction if enrolled and paid by 9/1

Creative Writing (Grades 4-8) 11:30 AM—12:30 PM (No class on Nov. 22)
Session I: Sept. 13—Oct. 18 Cost: $60 + materials
Cost may increase with late enrollment. ($5 deduction if enrolled and paid by 9/1)
Session II: Oct. 25—Dec. 6 Cost: $60 + materials
FRIDAYS

Middle & High School Art (Ages 12-18) 10:30 AM—12:30 PM (No class Nov. 23)
Session I: Aug. 31—Oct. 12 Cost: $66.50 + supplies
Session II: Oct. 19—Dec. 7 Cost: $66.50 + supplies
Elementary Art (Ages 6-11) 11:30 AM—12:30 PM (No class Nov. 23)
Session I: Aug. 31—Oct. 12 Cost: $59.50 + supplies
Session II: Oct. 19—Dec. 7 Cost: $59.50 + supplies (FRIDAY CLASSES CONTINUED ON BACK SIDE.)
 RECURRING
EVENTS HOMESCHOOL CLASSES (CONTINUED)
FOR ADULTS
FRIDAYS
American Mahjong
Biology (School-age) 1:00 PM—2:00 PM
Tuesdays @ 4:30 PM
Wednesdays @ 1:00 PM Session I: Sept. 7—Oct. 12 Cost: $48 for 6 weeks
Sundays @ 1:30 PM
Chemistry All Around Me (School-age) 1:00 PM—2:00 PM (No class Nov. 23)
Euchre Session 2: Oct. 19—Nov. 30 Cost: $48 for 6 weeks
2nd Wed. @ 5:30 PM
4th Wed. @ 5:30 PM

Homeschool Board Game Club (Ages 9+) 1:00 PM—3:00 PM (3rd Friday each month)
ESL Classes* 2018 Dates: 8/17; 9/21; 10/19 (Starts @ 1:30 PM); 11/16; 12/21; 1/18; 2/15; 3/15; 4/19; 5/17
Contact the Adult Reference
Department for more information
and class dates and times. Geography Bee Study Group (Grades 3+) 2:00 PM—4:00 PM (No Study Group Nov. 23)
Semester 1: 2nd and 4th Fridays No registration fee
Genealogy Group Semester 1 Dates: 9/14; 9/28; 10/12; 10/26; 11/9; 12/14; 12/28)
Beginners welcome!
1st Sat. @ 10:15 AM

Library Board Meeting

2nd Wed. @ 7:00 PM ADULT EVENTS Programs with an asterisk (*) require registration.

Acrylic Painting Class* Technology Classes: Intermediate*

2nd Thurs. @ 10:30AM Sept. 11 @ 6:30 PM—Microsoft Publisher
Sept. 12 @ 1:00 PM—Intro to EBooks
Oct. 9 @ 6:30 PM—Intro to Twitter
Watercolor Painting Class* Oct. 10 @ 1:00 PM—Microsoft PowerPoint Battle of the Brains—Trivia Night at the
3rd Thurs. @ 10:30AM Nov. 13 @ 6:30 PM—Microsoft Access Library (ages 13+ and adults)
Nov. 14 @ 1:00 PM—Intro to EBooks Oct. 9 from 6:30—8:00
Grab your friends and family and form a team
Color Therapy for this brain blowing event! Join us for an
(Coloring for adults) BINGO Brunch evening of brain busting, food, fun, and camara-
2nd Thurs. @ 10:30 AM at the WWPL* derie!
First Thursday
Writers Group of the Month Family Bored Night (ages 13+ and adults)
Sept. 6 Oct. 4 Nov. 1 Sept. 19 Oct. 17 Nov. 14
4th Thurs. @ 1:00 PM *Check web- 6:30—8:00
site for alternate Nov/Dec dates 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Grab your friends and family and form a team
for this brain blowing event! Join us for an
Join us for a delicious catered brunch and evening of brain busting, food, fun, and camara-
Mystery Book Group
themed BINGO! We will play seven rounds of derie!
Meets @ 1:00 PM BINGO with a cover-all to end the event. Here's
on the 1st Wed. of the month. your chance to win fun prizes. Bring some
Ancestry Library Edition Classes*
Copies available at the Information Desk. friends along or meet some new ones! Cost to
participate is $10. Registration closes on the
Sept. 8 Oct. 13 Nov. 10
Monday prior to the event date. This event is 12:00—2:00 PM Ages 16+
Sept. 5 Anne Perry and the Murder Are you interested in genealogy? Did you know
geared toward ages 50+ but all adults are wel-
of the Century come to attend! the library has a subscription to Ancestry.com
Oct. 3 in a dark, dark wood (Ancestry Library Edition) that you can use for
You must pre-register to participate. Register FREE? Join us for this free class and discover
Nov. 7 Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue your family's history. This class is perfect for
through EventBrite or by calling the WWPL @
317-896-9391 beginning and intermediate genealogical re-
WWPL Book Group
searchers. Learn how to collect family data,
Meets @ 12:45 PM BINGO Brunch is sponsored by the Friends of record information, and discover how to use the
on the 3rd Wed. of the month. the Westfield Library & Maple Park Village. library’s genealogy resources. Participants are
Copies available at the Information Desk. encouraged to bring information on ancestors
Jukebox BINGO
they wish to research as there will be time at the
Sept. 17 from 6:30—8:00 end of the class to research them. Each partici-
Sept. 19 Undaunted Courage
If you are a jukebox hero or just really like BIN- pant will have access to a computer. Basic com-
Oct. 17 Behold the Dreamers GO, you will savor this chance to sing along to
Nov. 21 Mistletoe Promise puter skills are necessary to fully enjoy this
the oldies, learn some new songs, and win prizes workshop. Please bring a USB/flash drive to
along the way! save information onto. Class size is limited.
 Teen Events:
Programs with an asterisk (*) require registration. Weekly after school activities
will meet during the school year, except in the case of library or school closings.

WWPL SPEAKER SERIES

Gaming Corner
September 10, 2018 @ 6:30 PM Meets on Wednesdays @ 3:00 PM
Myra Levine, humorous speaker and author of Re- Come and play video games with
venge of the Soccer Moms will present: friends after school!
“The Only Lousy Story is the One You Don’t
Write”
Hear anecdotes about writing “Revenge of the Soccer
Moms,” learn tips about writing and self-publishing, and
laugh along with Myra. Bring a notebook/pen or laptop, Anime Manga Club
a childhood photo, and something random from your
Meets on Mondays @ 3:00 PM
junk drawer.
If you love anime (Japanese anima-
tion), manga (Japanese comics), or
October 1, 2018 @ 6:30 PM Japanese culture, this is the place for
Kelli White, Westfield family photographer will pre- you! Teens meet in the Story Pit to
sent: watch videos, share stories, and just
“An Evening of Photography Education with Kelli hang out. Snacks provided
White Photography ”
Kelli White is a local photographer with a focus on family
and newborn images. This program will be focused on Drop-in Crafts
making the most of the camera you already have (iPhone, 3rd Thursday of the Month
DSLR, point and shoot, etc.), creating strong images and @ 3:00 PM
learning how to print, display and properly archive your Drop-in once a month and make a
photographs. Please bring your camera, one of your fa- cool craft (for free)!
vorite images to share and any questions you have about Safe Sitter Classes*
photography. Sept 20: DIY Dry Erase Boards Registration required, Grades 6—8
Oct. 25: Eye Candy Contest Become a Safe Sitter. Learn the skills,
Nov. 15: Safety Pin Bracelets knowledge, and attitudes to be a safe
November 5, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
babysitter! Student contract & parent
Ashley Phipps, of Simply Designing with Ashley will permission slip must be signed. Cost:
present: Teen Advisory Group $55 due day of class (scholarships
“Homemade Cleaning Products: Natural, Green & Meets quarterly on Tuesdays available if needed to reduce price).
Eco-Friendly” @ 3:00 PM Please pack a lunch.
Ashley will give an informative talk about how to clean Next meeting: Nov. 27, 2018
your home with non-toxic ingredients. She’ll teach you Fall Dates for Safe Sitter Classes:
The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is
how to spot sneaky chemicals in everyday products and
open to all teens in grades 7-12 (or Saturday, Oct. 6 @ 10 AM—3 PM
how to swap them out for natural cleaners. Attendees will
equivalent for homeschool). Help
get to make their own cleaning and deodorizing products
plan teen library programs, suggest
to take home and try out!
materials for the Young Adult collec-
tion, and earn volunteer hours.
WWPL Says Farewell to Library Snacks provided!
Board President, Mike Thomas

Snakehead Ed Amazon John

WWPL Library Board President Mike Thomas
has served on the Westfield Washington Public
Library Board for twelve years, and as its6/27
Presi-
dent from 2010 through the present day. He
has been a dedicated and tireless volunteer on
the library’s behalf through twelve years of
challenges and growth, and the library is truly
grateful for his guidance and advocacy.
committee, and personnel committee. During
7/14president, the WWPL
Mike’s tenure as board
joined other Hamilton County libraries in add-
ing reciprocal borrowing privileges for patrons
across the county, and he, along with the other
board members, also guided the library into the
Evergreen Consortium, thus giving Westfield
patrons access to over 100 library collections.

Knowing how much the Westfield community 8/7 but his

would be served by a renovated and expanded
library, Mike worked tirelessly behind the
scenes to help make the WWPL’s expansion a
Mike Thomas reality. He was also was a key member of the
building committee, budget committee, policy
Mike is stepping down from the board,
contributions will long be remembered and
appreciated. He has truly been a champion of
public libraries, and the Westfield community
will continue to reap the benefits of his tireless
work on our library’s behalf. He will be missed!
FRIENDS OF THE WESTFIELD LIBRARY

Visit our ongoing books sale at the WWPL! Kroger Plus card: Register your Kroger Plus card online
at www.kroger.com/communityrewards, then select the
Please make plans to stop by and shop our book sale. All
Friends of the Westfield Library as your charity of
proceeds benefit the library. Check the library's website
choice. Afterward, each time you use your Kroger Plus
and social media for updates.
card, Kroger will donate funds to the library--at no cost
to you!
Looking for other easy ways to support the library?
Listed below are some great options!
Network for Good: If you are interested in donating to
the library out-of-pocket, visit the WWPL website at
www.wwpl.lib.in.us, click on the Donations link, and fill
AmazonSmile: Go to smile.amazon.com and select the
out the NFG form that will appear. Your donations to
Friends of the Westfield Library as your charity of
the library are tax-deductible, and NFG will send you
choice. Bookmark this site and use it (instead of ama-
the necessary documentation.
zon.com) whenever ordering items from Amazon. Your
Amazon account will not change (you'll still have your
shopping cart, lists, etc.), but after registering to sup-
All funds donated to the library go toward library ser-
port us, Amazon will donate funds to the library with
vices that benefit our patrons
every eligible purchase you make from AmazonSmile--
and our community. Thank you
at no cost to you!

FRIENDS BOARD

Sara Reitmeyer President Jeanette Wachtel Treasurer Marie Albertson Secretary

Westfield Washington Public Library

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