THAYER PUBLIC LIBRAR Y 798 WASHINGTON ST. BRAINTREE, MA 02184 Library Connections The Newsletter of Thayer Public Library
SEPTEMBER 2016 www.ThayerPublicLibrary.org [email protected] 781-848-0405 Fall Hours Start September 6th Fall hours start on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Fall hours are: Monday through The Library is Thursday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to located directly 5:00 PM. across from The library will be open Thursday, Sept. 1st from 9:00AM to 8:00 PM and Friday, Town Hall. September 2nd from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We will be closed on Saturday, September 3rd and Monday, September 5th for the Labor Day holiday.
Fall Hours
Monday - Thursday Thunder Dog Author Michael Hingson 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Event Sold Out, Talk Will be Recorded Friday and Saturday Even though tickets are no longer available for best- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM selling author Michael Hingson’s appearance at Thayer Public Library on Thursday, September 8th, it The Library will be will be taped so you can catch his talk at a future date. closed Saturday, September 3rd and Blind since birth, Hingson survived the 9/11 attack, Monday, September escaping from the 78th floor of Tower One with the help of his guide dog, 5th for the Labor Roselle, the subject of Thunder Dog. The book illuminates Hingson's lifelong Day holiday determination to achieve parity in a sighted world, and how the rare trust between a man and his dog can inspire an unshakable faith in each one of us. Hingson is also the author of Running with Roselle, a young readers book (recommended for ages 8 and up) that follows the journey of Mike and Roselle from youth to adulthood. Both books will be available for purchase “There ought to be a book at the event. written about me, that there ought! And when I grow up, I'll write one.” -- Alice in Lewis Carroll’s Tea with the Mad Hatter Alice in Wonderland Have a magical time with Alice and her friends from Wonderland at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! You’ll enjoy fancy tea sandwiches and scrumptious desserts. Don’t forget to dress for a party -- you can even come as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character! Have your picture taken with the Mad Hatter. There will be door prizes, games, favors, raffles, and more!
Join the Mad Hatter and his friends on September 17th in Wonderland -- also known as Logan Auditorium -- from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a wonderful time.
Tickets are $25 and are on sale at the Reference Desk on the Lower Level of the Library and at Town Hall. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Thayer Public Library. P A G E 2 Join Us for Two New Adult Programs Good Taste Cookbook Club Saturday Morning Writers’ Group Cookbook lovers, unite! Now there is a Share writing and publishing tips, while getting and giving library book club just for you! encouragement and support to other area writers in our newly formed Saturday Morning Writers’ Group. Borrow the monthly selection, New England Open House Cookbook, by Sarah Leah The first meeting will be in the Reading Room on the Main Chase, and make a dish from it to share Level of the library on Saturday, October 1st from 10:30- during the group’s first meeting Thursday, 11:30 AM. September 15th from 6:30-7:45 PM in The group will meet monthly to discuss works in progress as Logan Auditorium. well as the writing and publishing process. Future Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. meetings may start with a brief discussion of an Please register through the library event calendar or by article or topic given out the month phone at 781-848-0405, x4430 to join the fun. before or with a writing prompt to get the creative juices flowing. Let us know what you're making ahead of time so we can have a variety of dishes to sample. There’s no need to double All aspiring writers are welcome. recipes; we will just be tasting all the different dishes and Please register in advance through the discussing what we liked and didn’t like about the cookbook. online event calendar, or by calling 781-848-0405, x4430. September Newly Released Movie Newly Released Movie. Join us on Wednesday, September 14th at 6:30 PM in Logan Auditorium for popcorn and a screening of a newly-released- on-DVD movie. This month’s feature, Money Monster, is directed by Jodie Foster, and stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Jack O'Connell.
“Hating on Wall Street is the new national pastime. And Jodie Foster, in her fourth film as a director, goes for the burn. That she does it in the form of a vividly entertaining action thriller starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts is icing on the cake.” -- Rolling Stone
Tristar Pictures, Rated R, 98 mins. Job and Résumé Writing Workshop Looking for a new job? Looking to update your résumé? Learn tips and tricks to help you in the job market on Tuesday, September 20th from 10 AM to noon in Logan Auditorium at this workshop on résumé preparation and job hunting. Learn about resume writing, cover letters, interviewing tips and how to dress for success at interviews. Bring all your questions for the professionals from One Life at a Time who have helped over 13,000 people find employment. Advance registration is recommended. Register online through the event calendar, in person at the Reference Desk, or call 781-848-0405, x4417.
Please note that this Thayer Public Library/One Life at a Time Job and Résumé Workshop was originally scheduled for September 13th, but has been moved to September 20th. There will not be a September 13th session.
Braintree-based One Life at a Time is a non-profit organization that provides free assistance to job seekers. For more information on One Life at a Time, visit their website at www.1lifeatatime.org.