Wilbraham Library News Spring 2021 Program To Explore Quabbin's History, Marvels, Myths Learn about the Quabbin Reservoir, its history and how it Wednesday, May 5, 6 p.m. is managed from Maria Beiter-Tucker, manager of the Quabbin Visitor Center for the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. While the Quabbin is a haven for wildlife, its main purpose is to provide drinking water for Boston. It is the largest reservoir of surface water in the world, and it is the only one of its size that doesn’t require further filtration before entering the water supply. Learn more about the reservoir’s unique history and the challenges that go into maintaining it. This virtual presentation will cover many of the questions and myths that surround the Quabbin. Register on our Events Calendar to receive a Zoom link. -- Caroline Welch, Adult Services Revel in Red Sox Lore With Man Who Wrote the Book Tuesday, March 9, 6 p.m. Calling all baseball fans! Take a fun and enlightening journey through Boston Red Sox history with Martin Gitlin, author of “The Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book.” This presentation features videos and photographs of the most fascinating players, teams and moments in franchise history. The program will also include trivia questions and cover Sox history - from the Royal Rooters, who launched Red Sox Nation, to the four World Series championships and beyond. There will be time for questions. Gitlin is an award-winning journalist who covered the Red Sox extensively. Register here. Join 'What’s It Worth?' Host for Talk on Antiques Tuesday, April 13, 5:45 p.m. Learn more about the world of antiques and the value of your personal treasures with Mike Ivankovich, a professional appraiser and host of Philadelphia’s “What’s It Worth?” radio show. Discover the 10 M-W, 9-6 / Th-F, 9-5 factors that will always impact the value Use this QR Curbside Pickup of any object. Evankovich will then code to read transition to appraisals, where he will the newsletter Tue & Thu analyze objects’ worth and share buying online, with Visits by Appt and selling tips and strategies. active, Participants may have one or two items clickable links Closed Holidays appraised, depending on the size of the (underlined group. Register here. words). Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham, MA 01095. 413-596-6141 www.wilbrahamlibrary.org Wilbraham Friends Wilbraham Friends of the Library Inc. Letter from the President Make new friends, but keep the old; Board Members Jo Ayers Those are silver, these are gold. Mary Bandouveres Ray Burk Everyone is familiar with that poem, whether or not you were a Girl Scout. All these Edna Colcord years after it was written in the late 1800s, the sentiment still rings true and makes Karen Demers me think of the Friends who have supported the library over the years and the new John Harrington Friends we hope to meet soon. Susan Magee Tanja Olson This newsletter has traditionally been sent only to members of the Wilbraham Corry Rooks Friends of the Library. In an effort to make some new Friends, beginning with this Jay Taylor issue the newsletter will also be sent to patrons of the library who regularly receive library emails. Why not spread the word about the amazing things the library staff Officers are able to accomplish despite the current social restrictions? And, while we are at Mary Bandouveres, it, remind all patrons that it is the Friends who provide a significant amount of the President funding for these programs. Susan Magee, Clerk Jo Ayers, Treasurer In order to make some new Friends, we are having a March Mini-Membership Drive. Library News is written and From March 1 to 15, all NEW members will get half off their annual membership edited by library staff and dues. Click the image below if you are reading this online, or go the Wilbraham Friends of to the Friends page on the library’s website. You can download the Library. and print an application or be directed to a secure online payment site. No Fines on Items Returned to WPL And please share! If you are reading this in print, please give it to a friend or family member. If you this received newsletter via During COVID email, feel free to forward it to anyone you know who loves the All returns to Wilbraham library. Don’t forget those who don’t know the library yet – we Public Library are know they will love it too! immediately taken to -- Mary Bandouveres, Friends president our Brooks Room, where they remain untouched – in quarantine – for a week. After the week, the items are checked in, removed from the borrower’s account, and returned to the shelves. Any accumulated fines as a result of the delay come off upon check-in. We are not charging late fees during COVID. Facebook @WilbrahamLibrary / Twitter @WilbrahamPubLib / Instagram @wilbrahamlibrary Youth Events Most of these programs are funded by the Friends of the Library. All are free but many require registration. Check website for details. Teen Activities Children's Activities Grades 6 to 12 unless otherwise noted Spring is around the corner and we are getting ready with fun activities that you may be interested in. Request our Thematic Book We are excited to offer a few new Bags & Take and Make Crafts available during the pandemic. virtual programs this Spring. April Vacation Virtual Programs; All Ages; Registration Required On Monday, March 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., join us for a fun evening of Harry Potter Family Trivia on April 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Stranger Things Trivia for Teens Family Beginner Chess Workshop on Zoom. Details to come. on Zoom. Registration is required. Find more information about these programs on our website under Events. Thank you and stay Healthy! - Children's Librarian Heidi Kane Pathways for Parents is providing several virtual programs for children and their parents/caregivers, made possible by a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant. Bilingual Stories and Songs for birth to 4 years and a caregiver/ Harry Potter Trivia (Families, Tweens parent. This program is an interactive introduction to French and & Teens) is scheduled for Spring Break Spanish using stories and nursery rhymes. Sessions are live on -- Wednesday, April 21, from 2 to 3:30 Facebook every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in March and April. The p.m., on Zoom. All ages are welcome. facilitator, Heather, previously taught high school French and Registration is required. Spanish. No registration required. Beginner Chess Workshop for all You and Me in Music with Renee Coro for ages. Teens can sign up to learn chess toddlers 18 to 24 months and a caregiver/ on Zoom. Registration is required. parent. Live on our Facebook page every Details to come. Wednesday in April at 11 a.m. No registration required. Our virtual Teen Book Club (Grades 8-12) continues to meet monthly on Two-Part Program (Please try to sign up for both): Fridays from 3 to 4 pm. We voted to Cup of Tea. Parent training with Madison Bull, continue our book club through the Renee Coro May 3 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Parents/caregivers will learn how to help summer, so you can look forward to kids with anxiety. joining us during June, July and August Cup of Juice. Parent & child group, May 15 at 9:30 a.m. on Zoom. in case you can’t make it during the For parents/caregivers and kids ages 5 to 8. This class shows school year. Check out more info on hands-on ways to cope with anxiety from breathing techniques to our website and join us. We are always mindfulness activities. Registration required. looking for new members! STEAM on Zoom with Miss Jane, May 27 for ages 5 to 8 with a - Teen Services Librarian Rachel Hapgood parent/caregiver. Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham, MA 01095 / 413-596-6141 www.wilbrahamlibrary.org Wilbraham Friends of the Library 25 Crane Park Drive NONPROFIT ORG. Wilbraham, MA 01095 U.S. POSTAGE PAID WILBRAHAM, MA PERMIT NO. 2863 Library News Spring 2021 In this issue: Quabbin Marvels, Myths April Vacation Programs Making New 'Friends' Revel in Red Sox Lore Golf­Related Injuries and How to Prevent Them Tuesday, April 6, 6 p.m. Golf season is around the corner. Want to enjoy it without being encumbered by any golf related injuries? Join Jaimee Mace, a physical therapist in sports medicine, for a presentation about the most common injuries that occur on the golf course and how to prevent them. You will get tips on how to reduce pain during everyday activities and learn key stretches that can keep you on the golf course for years to come. Mace has been practicing physical therapy since 1999. She is an expert in orthopedics, injury prevention, manual therapy and wellness. This is a virtual program. Register on our Events Calendar online to receive a Zoom link. Jaimee Mace New & Renewing Friends, November 2020 to January 2021 Kristin Lynch & Phillip Arendt, Alfred Artioli, Brogle Family, John & Catherine Callaghan, Janemari & Brian Chateauvert, Claire Cloutier, Judith Cmero, Bernadette Collins, Bernard Davidow, Pat & Maria DeAngelis, Meta DeSantis, DiGrande Family; Shirley Facey, M. Andrée Fitzgerald, MaryAnn Gioscia, Robert & Joan Heyman, Elaine & Robert Holdsworth, Audrey Hunt, Ruth & Ross Karlson, Gloria King, Margerie Kirchhof, Joyce & Stephen Lewis, George Link, Jan Luczek, Frank & Ann Ludwig, Lorraine MacAlpine, Harry MacLeod, Linda & Steve Mandolesi, Ann & Tom Mango, James & Karen Mauer, Carol McMinn, Michelle Mills, Nancy Nieske, Harriet Pabich, Shauna Perry, Elin Gaynor & Philip Pers, Sherry Phillips, Barbara Pilarcik, Patricia Pio, James & Corry Rooks, Carol Ross, Chris & Jeff Sagalyn, Joe & Fran Selva, Elizabeth Setian, Margaret Superneau, Jim & Marge Trimble, Maureen Trombly, Phyllis Walsh, Barbara Wheeler, Sue Witham, Joyce Zeroogian.