The Picturing America
Book We are excited to receive and share a
Report
new artistic heritage curriculum entitled
―Picturing America‖ from the National
Endowment for the Humanities. This
package of 40, 24x36‖ prints of historical
American masterpieces plus teacher’s
Wells County Public Library book and lesson plans is now available to
loan. (pictured above: John Biglin in a Single Scull by
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARY: SEPT. & OCT. 2009 Thomas Eakins )
5 Join the Writers
The only thing better than enjoying a great book is talking about it
with other eager readers. Share a great book with a couple
thousand of your closest friends and neighbors as the Along the Wabash
library launches Wells County’s first community
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A writers club with a difference,
read event, One Book, One County,
the new Writers Along the Wabash
with the best selling memoir Rocket
offers writing reviews, fun writing exer-
Boys by Homer Hickam.
cises, discussions of styles and sharing
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It’s a great way to promote liter-
publishing tips. Whether you write for
acy and foster a community of
fun or profit, join this friendly group
readers!
on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
Several special events revolving
each month at 6 p.m. For more infor-
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around the book’s theme are
mation, contact Mark Easterday at
planned this fall, including a
alliancemark@yahoo.com
Fort Wayne Science Central
exhibit, movies, essay contest
Other library clubs...
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and a 50’s Sock Hop! See
page 3 & 4 for all the excit- Good Things Club: 2nd Mon. at 1 p.m.
ing events! 9/14-felt trivets; 10/12-TBA
Brown Bag Book Club: 2nd Wed. at 12:10 p.m.
One Book, One County
9/9– reader’s choice; 10/14-Rocket Boys
Adult Computer Club: 2nd Tues. at 1 p.m.
9/8-online banking; 10/13-TBA
Community read event 20 Something Club: 3rd Mon. at 6 p.m.
blasts off with Rocket Boys! Cookbook Club: 2nd Tues. at 6:30 p.m.
9/8-Bonnie Harris; 10/13-Velma & Thelma
Fair Daze with Clifford, cookies & the book cart drill team
When the Bluffton Street Fair hits the streets on Sept. 22-26, the library closes for inven-
tory, but it’s impossible for us to ignore the aroma of kettle corn and hot apple dumplings
right outside our door. The library may close on Monday at 5 p.m., but we still have several
fun fair activities planned.
Pre-fair Popcorn: Check out material the week before the fair and enjoy fresh popcorn.
Tuesday’s Opening Parade: Cheer on our talented Book Cart Drill Team in the parade!
Friday is Cookies with Clifford: Bring the kids to the library at 3 p.m. to meet our cud-
dly, big red friend. Bring your camera! Munch on cookies and watch a short movie.
Main Library closed Sept. 22-26. Ossian Branch Closed Sept. 23 & 24
DONATIONS, MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS
Thank you
In memory of Lester Sundling, given
by Foltz Literary Club: The Book of
Marvels: An Explorer’s Miscellany by
Mark Collins Jenkins
In memory of Rebecca Meier, given by
Foltz Literary Club: Owls of North
America by Frances Backhouse
Donated by Robert & Carolyn Huven-
dick: Borderline by Nevada Barr;
Scarecrow by Michael Connelly; Brass
Verdict by Michael Connelly.
SARGASSO CLUB SAYS GOODBYE — On November 21, 1905, a local women's book club
formed around the motto that ―Knowledge is power‖. Eventually calling themselves the Sar- Ossian Branch offers fax service
gasso Club (named for the Sargasso Sea: the only ‗sea‘ without shores and known for its ex-
Need to send or receive a fax? The
ceptional clarity beneath the tangled surface), the group continued to meet over the decades
for lively book discussions and study. Sadly, the Sargassos recently disbanded, but their left-
Ossian Branch now offers fax service
over savings were donated to the Ossian Branch Library for the purchase of large print books (on a trial basis) during regular branch
(see list below). Pictured: Edna Howard, Henrietta Goetz, Wells County Public Library Director hours. Cost is $1 per page for both out-
Stephanie Davis, Ossian Branch Library Manager Susan Dailey, Dorothy Tripp, Lois Neuen- going and incoming faxes. Faxes can-
schwander. Not pictured: Ina Dormire, Marion Williams, Helen Donaghy, Eleanor Strahm. not be sent to international numbers.
Donated by the Sargasso Club: Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace Those who wish to receive a fax should
One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson; Even Now and Ever After by Karen Kingsbury; I call the Branch at 622-4691 or stop by
Love You, Miss Huddleston: And Other Inappropriate Longings of My Indiana Childhood by to get the fax line number and addi-
Philip Gulley; The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch; Susannah’s Garden by Debbie Macomber. tional service information.
ADULTS
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Pink Panther 2
Princess protection program NEW MOVIES
Coraline Race to Witch Mountain
Crossing over Revolutionary road Check out six videos for one week
Duplicity The soloist ENTERTAINMENT DVDs 50¢ EACH;
Fast & Furious ALL EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS: FREE
Front of the class CHILDREN ALL VHS TAPES: FREE
Hannah Montana the movie Bracelet of Bordeaux
International Care bears Tell-Tale Tummies
Jesse Stone-Thin Ice Dragon Hunters EDUCATIONAL
Knowing Hermie & friends-Buzby & the Grumble bees Alzheimer‘s Project
New in town Junior‘s giants-Anger‘s everywhere Depression-out of the shadows
Not easily broken Junior‘s giants-Envy thou not Incredible journey of butterflies
Penelope Thomas & friends –Percy and the bandstand Inside Guantanamo
Make evening programming Practice
SAT tests
for kids a family affair online
Make visits to the library part of month at 6:30 p.m. JLCrew provides Log onto our website at
the school year for your family. young teens with a chance to expand www.wellscolibrary.org
While the kids have fun, parents can their horizons while learning some- and go to the LearningExpress data-
quietly relax with a thing new along base for dozens of practice tests, in-
great book or the way. Each cluding: college entrance exams, ca-
magazine, log onto meeting revolves reer certification and licensing, GED
the internet, browse around a theme preparation, and basic skill tests for
hundreds of music designed for this all ages and more. You can take the
CDs, or join in one age group. tests from the comfort of your own
of the many adult Pre-registration home as many times as you wish and
programs or classes. is requested but get immediate scoring, answer explana-
Evening children’s not required. To tions and an analysis of your results.
programs make a Hungry children must fight for their sign up or for
great night for the food @ the library. No, no! It‘s JLCrew more informa- 2009 SAT Dates & Deadlines
kids in a Healthy Choice Relay Race. October 10 — Deadline September 9
entire family. tion, stop by the
PJ Story Hour: Ages 3-6 years. First library, call 824-1612 or visit our November 7 — October 1
Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. website at www.wellscolibrary.org. December 5 — October 30
Stories, fingerplays and crafts related
to a theme make learning fun.
Kid’s Club: Grades 1–3. Third Tues-
day of every month at 6:30 p.m. Fun Boo-In-Bluffton!
and educational activities designed The library joins downtown merchants
especially for boys and girls in ele- for Boo-In-Bluffton
mentary school. Book-related arts and Friday, October 30 from 5 to 6 p.m.
crafts, stories, games and a chance to
Bring your little trick-or-treaters
make new friendships. in costume to the library
JL Crew (Junior Library Crew):
for a Halloween treat!
Grades 4-6. Third Tuesday of every
NEW MUSIC
“Music does bring people together. It allows us to experience the same emotions. People
everywhere are the same in heart and spirit.”
School has started and we know fall will soon be here with plans for the holiday season. Music plays an important
part and we have over 175 holiday selections in audio, video and written music. Written music and music videos are
located just underneath the CD bins. Music videos are free of charge and you get them for a week.
All it takes Rick Braun Guilty Pleasure Ashley Tisdale
American Saturday night Brad Paisley Here we go again Demi Lovato
Battlefield Jordin Sparks Invincible Michael Jackson
Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King Dave Matthews Band Jessie James Jessie James
The boys are back Oak Ridge Boys Keep on loving you Reba McEntire
Cradlesong Rob Thomas Leave this town Daughtry
Fearless Phillips, Craig & Dean Michael Buble meets Madison Square Garden Michael Buble
Freedom Mandisa Polly Scattergood Polly Scattergood
Gloriana Gloriana Twang George Strait
Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 6-7:45 p.m.
Inkheart: Enjoy fresh popcorn as we
watch Brendan Fraser and Sienna
Saturday @
Guillory on the big screen in this the Movies!
Teen Read Week fantasy thriller. Rated PG. Free.
Thursday, Oct. 22 @ 5:30 p.m. “Hannah Montana: the movie”
OCTOBER 18 – 24 Gocks - Sock Puppets w/ Attitude: Ossian: Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.
Make Goth Sock Puppets, complete
Monday, Oct. 19 from 3-7 p.m. with tattoos and piercings. Not into
Book Washing: Wash books to earn goth? We have patterns for
money off fines or earn books (not ―normal‖ puppets as well. We pro-
to mention, make the library a tidy vide white and black socks. If “Race to Witch Mountain”
place). Earn $10/hour off library you want another color, you will Bluffton: Sept. 12 at 2 p.m.
fines or one book of your choice for need to bring it yourself. Crew
every 1 1/2 hour worked. Registra- socks work the best. Register by
tion is strongly suggested. 10/15/09. Free.
“Monsters vs Aliens”
More activities for teens in grades 6-12 Ossian: Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.
Mon. Sept. 14 5:30-6:30 Teen Book Club Can’t Get There From Here by Todd Strasser
6:30-7:30 Manga Club
Thu. Sept. 17 3-6 Wii Game Day (must meet requirements to play)
6-7:30 Teen Berets - Sculpy Clay Erasers
Tue. Sept. 29 6-7 Teen Advisory Board “Battle for Terra”
Mon. Oct. 5 5:30-6:30 Teen Book Club Rocket Boys by Homer H. Hickam Bluffton: Oct. 10 at 2 p.m.
6:30-7:30 Manga Club
Thu. Oct. 8 3-7 Wii Game Day (must meet requirements to play)
Tue. Oct. 15 3-7 Wii Game Day 4-8 grades (must meet requirements to play)
Tue. Oct. 27 6-7 Teen Advisory Board Bring pillows & snacks to watch movies on the big
Thu. Oct. 29 6-7:30 Teen Berets - Origami screen! Movies are free. Children 6 and under must
be accompanied by an adult.
Wells County Public Library
Check it out!
200 West Washington Street
Bluffton, Indiana
260-824-1612
www.wellscolibrary.org
Online Homework Help for kids, teens and adults Monday—Thursday
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
We can’t do your homework...but we We will also an- Friday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
can help! swer a limited num- Saturday (Labor Day - Memorial Day)
Students of all ages - elementary, ber of ―ready refer- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday (Summer)
middle school, high school and even ence‖ questions, such as, ―What is the 9 a.m. to Noon
college - can e-mail questions to ask a population of Bombay?‖ or
Ossian Branch Library
librarian anytime. We will respond to ―What is the most popular dog breed in 207 North Jefferson Street
e-mails Monday through Thursday from the US?‖ 260-622-4691
Monday—Thursday
3 to 7 p.m., as well as other times as avail- Note: We will not answer math or 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
able. science equations. Sorry! Friday
What kinds of questions can you ask? If it seems obvious that your teacher 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday
Almost anything. Just remember: we will wants you to go to the library to learn how 9 a.m. to Noon
help with your homework—not do it. We to use reference material, we will suggest
can give suggestions of where to find the that you come in and let us show you in
information, be it reliable, full-text articles person.
available from databases on our webpage or The address is libhelp@wellscolibrary.org.
in actual books. Because we have a lot of There is also a short cut through the Teen Link
experience with search terms, we can often on our website at www.wellscolibrary.org. If
point out a word that gives the best results. you need additional help, stop by the Refer- The Book Report is published every other month by
the Wells County Public Libraries.
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