THE BOOKCASE Agawam Public Library’s Newsletter Edited by Wendy McAnanama April 2015 I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book. ~ Groucho Marx

National Library Week is April 12-18 AuthorTalk with Janet Barrett Trash Talkin’ with Nancy They Called Her Reckless (and Helga the Hen)! uthor Janet Barrett will visit the Former Agawam High teacher and current st library on Tuesday, April 21 at environmental blogger Nancy Bobskill will A7:00 to read from and discuss her visit the APL on Thursday, April 9th at 7:00 novel They Called Her Reckless. For more with her chicken purse “Helga the Hen.” info visit www.theycalledherreckless.com. Together they will teach how simple actions decrease waste that builds up in our When U.S. Marine Regiment’s Recoilless Rifle landfills, incinerators, rivers and oceans. Platoon acquired a small Korean pony to haul Learn why these solutions not only help ammunition up the steep hills to the front humans but other animals and their line, what they got was a real-life hero, habitats as well. Reckless, a warhorse who stood with her buddies for two years during the Korean War, The first 50 people saving many lives, raising spirits and winning (1 per household) who the love and respect of all who knew her. sign up and attend This book was made possible by the this event will receive contributions of over 50 Marines. a free kitchen compost bucket, courtesy of Please register by calling 789-1550 x4 or the Agawam DPW! Call 789-1550 x4 or go online at www.agawamlibrary.org. Books will to www.agawamlibrary.org to register. be available for purchase and signing. National Volunteer Week Poetry Night at the APL April 12-18 is National In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Volunteer Week, and the Agawam Library will host an evening of Agawam Public Library staff th poetry reading on Monday, April 6 at 7:00. would like to thank all of our Local poets performing in this program are: volunteers who put in so many hours of their personal time. Antonia Moore Daniel Walsh Jennifer Boyd Brian Allen Phyllis Jendza Louise Amerman Leslee Landry Isabel Marcheselli Donna Scherpa Andrea LaPlace Grace Chan Debbie Proulx Please call 789-1550x4 or go to Tony Maniscalco Sue Avondo www.agawamlibrary.org to register. Sylvia Deliso Chad Pelley April Exhibits Agawam’s Zip One

Entire Library Book Symposium Thousand Cranes Art Studio Students Rich Morassi, along with Bob Rossi, Rosemary Stratton, Joanne Brown and Anyone interested in displaying work should Kathy Mouneimneh, have organized a contact Joanne Szelag at 789-1550 x8851 or unique community book club, based on a [email protected] . Artwork must program at a Florida library. They have meet with the APL’s criteria for viewing. titled it “Zip One Book Symposium.”

What is needed are 25-30 people who are Thousand Cranes Display committed to read or listen to The Students from the art studio of Stan and Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd, Sheila Coly will display works throughout the and attend a gathering on library in April. A variety of media will be Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 7:00 showcased throughout the exhibit. Viewing at the Agawam Library. Come hear what will be during regular library hours. others in the community have to say about this powerful and moving book! You Adult Authors Wanted can offer your own thoughts or just listen. READLocal will kick-off our Adult Summer th The library has limited copies of the book Reading Program, which is in its 11 year! available at the Circulation Desk. READLocal is a group booksigning event which will be held in the library’s Community nd This event is sponsored by Bridgeport Room on Monday, June 22 at 6:30. National Book Bindery, Inc. in Agawam. Authors who have published books for adults (and have not had a previous event at the APL) are welcome to participate. Bookmarks and Bags For

Please contact Wendy McAnanama at National Library Week [email protected] if you are The Agawam Library will offer free interested in participating. (Write READLocal bookbags and bookmarks at the in the subject.) Include a book summary and Circulation Desk during National Library publicity info and pictures). Everything must Week, April 12-18, 2015. be submitted by Friday, May 15th, 2015. Book Displays for April Turkish Cultural Night Fiction Kiosk - Staff Favorites Deliso Display - Poetry On Friday, April 17th at 6:00, the Turkish Cultural Center of Western Mass will be hosting a Turkish Cultural Night at the Special hours for April: th Agawam Library. The event will include a Closed-Monday, April 20 - Patriot’s Day short video of Turkish culture, focusing on the myths and realities surrounding Islam. This Library Hours: will be followed by Turkish appetizers and Monday-Thursday 9-9 authentic coffee. Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-5 This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For further info, Phone: 413-789-1550 please contact Library Director Judith Clini at Website: www.agawamlibrary.org 789-1550 x8855. FaceBook:www.facebook.com/agawampubliclibrary