@Your Library

December 2018/January 2019
Manchester Public Library, CT

 

 

IN THIS ISSUE

Starling Wearable Word Counter

 

New Year Book Resolution Winter Reading Challenge

 

Library Resource Spotlight: A to Z Databases

 

Whiton Saturday Hours

 

Welcome Michelle M., New Teen Librarian!

 

Seasonal Reads for Winter

 

Contant Information

 

 
 

Starling Wearable Word Counter

The Manchester Public Library is now loaning to parents the Starling wearable word counter - the ultimate parenting companion! The Starling helps parents set and meet goals for verbal engagement, by counting the number of words heard by infants and delivering daily tips and encouragement. The Starling was inspired by three decades of research showing the importance of verbal engagement on a child's language development. The take-away: it's never too early to start talking to your baby. Borrow a Starling word counter from the parenting section in the Mary Cheney library building's Children's room.

Children's Services has many great family programs in December for all ages. All library programs are free; please check the Children's calendar online or the print version available in the library for additional details.

 


New Year Book Resolution Winter Reading Challenge

Join us in our "New Year Book Resolution Winter Reading Challenge", which runs January 2 through February 28, 2019. To participate, pick up a bookmark checklist at the library, with goals related to reading, library programs and library offerings.

We will have a cozy kick-off party on January 8th at 7 p.m., complete with hot cocoa, tea, snacks, fun activities and more. At the end of the reading challenge, turn in the bookmark checklist to the library to be entered into a drawing to win tickets to Jorgensen Center or other special prizes. There will be lots of seasonally themed programs as well, on topics such as healthy eating, decluttering, paint your own winter scene on a canvas, and more. Stay tuned for more details!

 


Library Resource Spotlight: A to Z Databases

Did you know that with your library card you can access A to Z Databases, absolutely free? A to Z has a multitude of uses; you can search for jobs and use their templates to create a resume, find addresses, phone numbers and more for long lost friends and relatives, look up background and criminal checks on individuals and more! For more information check in Reference.

 


Whiton Saturday Hours

From January 5th through March 30th Whiton will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

 

 

 

 


Meet Michelle M., New Teen Librarian!

Michelle M. happily joins the Manchester Public Library, taking on the role of Teen Librarian. She will continue running some of the popular teen programs already in place, as well as adding new options into the mix. One new program middle school and high school students can look forward to is "Make It, Take It", held on Tuesdays from 3-4:30 p.m. at Mary Cheney and during which teens can create something to take home. Here are the December "Make It, Take It" themes.

December 4th: Mug Sharpies. Use Sharpies to decorate mugs. Sharpies and mugs provided - you make the design!

December 11th: Hot Chocolate in a Jar. Nothing beats hot chocolate on a cold night! Come create a unique hot chocolate mix to keep or give as a gift.

December 18th: Gingerbread Houses. We will have all the fixings to create an awesome gingerbread house.

Teens can start the New Year off right with a six-week Teen Yoga Class beginning in February. Stay tuned for more information on this and other upcoming teen programs.

Michelle M. is always happy to recommend a great read and take suggestions on programs and books for teens. Feel free to send her an e-mail at mmiranda@manchesterct.gov.

 
 

 

 
 
 
   
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seasonal Reads for Winter


Looking to cozy up with a winter-themed book? Our reader's advisors Lynn and Barbara have come up with some cold weather picks that pair perfectly with warm blankets and a mug of coffee or tea - especially great when the weather is not.

 

Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak

Family secrets and tensions come to a head at Christmas when the Birch family is forced to spend it together.

 

The Snow Child by Eoyn Ivey

An Alaskan couple build a child out of snow, which seemingly corresponds to their discovery of a young girl living alone in the woods.

 

Sweetgirl by Travis Mulhauser

While looking for her missing mother in a blizzard, a sixteen-year-old rescues a baby from the freezing house of an unconscious drug addict.

 

Winter Sisters by Robin Oliveira

A former female Civil War surgeon seaches for two missing little girls, whose parents were killed in a recent blizzard.

 

The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking

Hygge (pronounced "hoo-gah") is the Danish idea of coziness and comfort, such as the contentment brought by warm drinks and blankets during cold weather. 

 

 

 

Find out more

Manchester Public Library
http://library.townofmanchester.org

 

Contact us

Mary Cheney Library

586 Main Street

860-643-2471

Whiton Branch Library

100 N Main Street

860-643-6892

 

 
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