FIRST THURSDAY WRITERS GROUP

The writers group will meet this Thursday, April 1st at The Green Free Library and that's no foolin'! Whether you are an accomplished author, or a budding novelist, stop in and join the group. This round-table format discussion and critique is led by Joe Keleher (who has something special to share with the group this week)! Writers meet upstairs from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM and all genres are welcome, though writers must be at least 17 years old due to possible subject matter. Bring up to three pages of your work to share, preferably with copies for everyone. Don't worry, library staff will be available to copy for you before the meeting, and cost for writers group members is paid for by the Friends of The Green Free Library.

SIGNS OF SPRING!

Finally! Even though the temp outside is freezing, Spring has sprung. Thank you Madalene Axford Murphy of Wellsboro for sharing these inspiring photos with us here at The Green Free Library, and allowing us to share with everyone out there. It is only a matter of time (hopefully days if the radio is to be believed) before we see a rise in temperatures and Spring bursts forth in all her glory.






















Redwinged Blackbird






















Crocus

EMPTY TISSUE BOXES NEEDED

The Green Free Library is currently collecting small, square tissue boxes for a craft project (making whales) for the summer reading program. Please drop off anytime the library is open. The library will also gratefully accept monetary donations in any amount that are "earmarked" for the summer reading program. Just put "summer reading program" in the memo of your check, or on an envelope if you are giving cash. Anonymous donations are accepted, but remember that any donation made to the library is tax deductible, and staff will be glad to provide a receipt!

PLEASE HELP WITH OUR SUMMER PROGRAM

Do you have any interests or talents relating to water that you would be willing to share with kids this summer? The Green Free Library is looking for "Presenters" to help with this year's summer reading program-Make a Splash @ Your Library. Perhaps you collect shells, or keep an aquarium? Do you teach boat safety or scuba-diving? Anything relating to water, lakes, oceans, streams, rivers, fish and other freshwater or sea-life would be appreciated. Please contact the library at 570-724-4876 if you think you can help! The summer program will run Wednesdays from June 23^rd through August 4^th and programs are usually scheduled around 10:00 AM.

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

If you are looking for something to do this week-come to The Green Free Library. The library is open Monday (except this Monday)through Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The library has books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, VHS tapes, CD (music and books), books on audio-cassette and books on Play-aways. Free puplic access Internet service is available with printing capabilities for 10 cents a page. Wi-Fi is also provided free of charge (sorry no printing capabilities.

Special activities this week include:

Story Hour will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. It lasts about 45 minutes, and there are 2 groups. Infants to 3 years old meet in the Children's Room with Kathy to enjoy songs, stories and fun. Pre-schoolers between 3 and 5 years of age meet in the main room in the magazine area with Beve where they will hear stories, do crafts and get a head start on learning to read!
There will be special activities this week, in celebration of the upcoming Easter Holiday!

Knitting Club for Adults will meet upstairs in the library on Wednesday afternoon. Plan to begin about 3:00 P.M. and finish up at about 4:00 P.M. You do not need to know how to knit to join this club, instruction and help from Wanda Short, and other club member's is part of the fun. Even if you do know how to knit, come on in and show us your stuff!

Knitting Club for KIDS will meet upstairs in the library on Thursday afternoon between 3:30 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. If you are looking for something to do after school to keep in out of the cold while you wait for your parents. Stop by and give knitting a try. Needles are provided for any beginners who don't have a pair, or aren't sure they're ready to buy their own, and instruction in the process is available no matter what level knitter you are.

First Thursday Writer's Group will meet on Thursday evening between 6:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. If you are 17 years old or older, and enjoy writing stop in and see what's happing upstairs at The Green Free Library. Writers of any genres are encouraged to attend this roundtable format meeting, and bring 3 pages of current work to share. Copies for each member are appreciated and may be made for free (Thanks to the Friends of the Green Free Library's support), by a library staff member, downstairs before the meeting.

MORE NEW BOOKS

The Green Free Library has added the following new titles to its collection:


NON-FICTION

The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis 330.973 LEW

What Color is Your Parachute? 2010; A practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers by Richard N. Bolles 331.1 BOL

The Devil and Sherlock Holmes by David Crann 364.15 CRA

Blood, Iron and Gold: How the Railroads Transformed the World by Christian Wolmar 385.09 WOL

The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes by Bob Greene 616.4 GRE

What's Wrong With My Plant (And How Do I Fix It) by David Deardorff & Kathryn Wadsworth 635 DEA

Love is the Best Medicine by Nick Trout 636.7 TRO

Satch, Dizzy & Rapid Robert by Timothy M. Gay 796.357 GAY

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler 814 HAN

The Man Who Ate His Boots by Anthony Brandt 910.9163 BRA

Claiming Ground by Laura Bell 921 BEL

Wild Horse Annie & the Last of the Mustangs by David Cruise & Alison Griffiiths 921 JOHNSTON

Tammy Wynette: Tragic Country Queen by Jimmy McDonough 921 Wynette

Mark Twain's Other Woman by Laura Skandera Trombley 921 TWAIN

Mrs. Adams in Winter by Michael O'Brien 940.2 OBR

The Pacific (Official Companion book to the HBO Miniseries) by Hugh Ambrose 940.54 AMB

Every Day in Tuscan by Frances Mayes 945 MAY

Enlightening the World by Sabina Khan 974.7 kha


FICTION

No More Heroes (A Cal Innes Novel) by Ray Banks BAN

Never Look Away by Linwood Barclay BAR

The Postmistress by Sarah Blake BLA

Dimiter by William Peter Blatty BLA

Clean Kill (A Sniper Novel) by Gunnery Sgt. Jack Coughlin w/Donald A. Davis COU

The Silent Sea (Oregon Files) by Clive Cussler with Jack Du Brul CUS

Arcadia Falls by Carol Goodman GOO

Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith GRA

Hush by Kate White HUS

Next by James Hynes HYN

If the Dead Rise Not (A Bernie Gunther Novel) by Philip Kerr KER

A Thousand cuts by Simon Lelic LEL
 

Lost by Alice Lichtenstein LIC

The Runner ( The Fifth China Thriller) by Peter May MAY

Fast Track by Fern Michaels MIC

Razor Sharp by Fern Michaels MIC

Vanishing Act by Fern Michaels MIC

Walking to Gatlinburg by Howard frank Mosher MOS

Down to the Wire by David Rosenfelt ROS

Think Twice by Lisa Scottoline SCO

Major Petigrew's Last Stand by Helon Simonson SIM

Bone Fire by Mark Spragg SPR

The Dog of the North by Tim Stretton STR

Angelology by Danielle Trussoni TRU

The Winter Thief by Jenny White WHI

MYSTERY

 

The Intrigue at Highbury (A Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mystery)by Carrie Bebris MYS BEB

The Last Illusion (A Molly Murphy Mystery) by Rhus Bowen MYS BOW

Phi Beta Murder by C.S. Challinor MYS CHA

Sun, Sea and Murder (Inspector Alvarez) by Roderic Jeffries MYS JEF

Drink the Tea by Thomas Kaufman MYS KAU

Our Lady of Immaculate Deception by Nancy Martin MYS MAR

Butter Safe than Sorry by Tamar Myers MYS MYE

Broken Places (A Rachel Goddard Mystery) by Sandra Parshall MYS PAR

The Highly Effective Detective Plays the Fool by Richard Yancey MYS YAN

SCI-FI
 

Spellwright by Blake Charlton SF CHA

Eyes Like Leaves by Charles de Lint SF DEL

Don't Kill the Messenger by Eileen Rendahl SF REN
 

Westerns

Big Trouble in a Small Town by Jim Kennison W KEN

Ghosts of Timber Wolf by V.S. Meszaros W MES

Large Print

 

Curing The Blues with a New Pair of Shoes by Dixie cash LP CAS

The Lightkeeper's Daughter by Colleen Coble(Christian Fiction) LP COB
 

Spinning Forward by Terri Dulong LP DUL

Blackwork (A Needlecraft Mystery) by Monica Ferris LP FER

Apple Turnover Murder (A Hannah Swenson Mystery with Recipes) by Joanne Fluke LP FLU

Finding Her Way Home LP GOO (Christian Fiction)

The Wife's Tale by Lori Lansens LP LAN

Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah LP HAN

Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby LP HOR

The Lost (Four all-new stories of paranormal desire and suspense…) LP LOS

Reese's Bride (bk. 2 The Bride Trilogy) by Kat Martin LP MAR

The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny LP PEN

Blood Vines by Erica Spindler LP SPI
 

PHOTOS WANTED!

Happy Spring from The Green Free Library!!

























The calender says Spring is here, but everyone in Tioga County knows anything can happen. Just to keep the hope alive, I am looking for photos from anyone in the county showing signs of Spring. Please send digital photos saved in .jpg format to thegreenfreelibrary@gmail.com, or drop off a print that I can scan. All photos will be posted to the blog, and will include patron's name and town.

The above photo was taken by moi, in front of the Gmeiner. Technically it was the second sign of Spring that I have seen, but those darn robbins are just to fast for me!

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

If you are looking for something to do this week-come to The Green Free Library. The library is open Monday (except this Monday)through Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The library has books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, VHS tapes, CD (music and books), books on audio-cassette and books on Play-aways. Free puplic access Internet service is available with printing capabilities for 10 cents a page. Wi-Fi is also provided free of charge (sorry no printing capabilities.

Special activities this week include:

Story Hour will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. It lasts about 45 minutes, and there are 2 groups. Infants to 3 years old meet in the Children's Room with Kathy to enjoy songs, stories and fun. Pre-schoolers between 3 and 5 years of age meet in the main room in the magazine area with Beve where they will hear stories, do crafts and get a head start on learning to read!

Knitting Club for Adults will meet upstairs in the library on Wednesday afternoon. Plan to begin about 3:00 P.M. and finish up at about 4:00 P.M. You do not need to know how to knit to join this club, instruction and help from Wanda Short, and other club member's is part of the fun. Even if you do know how to knit, come on in and show us your stuff!

Knitting Club for KIDS will meet upstairs in the library on Thursday afternoon between 3:30 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. If you are looking for something to do after school to keep in out of the cold while you wait for your parents. Stop by and give knitting a try. Needles are provided for any beginners who don't have a pair, or aren't sure they're ready to buy their own, and instruction in the process is available no matter what level knitter you are.

NEW DISPLAY FEATURING TURNINGS BY WALT COLTON

The Green Free Library is pleased to display these beautiful turnings by Mr. Walt Colton. Many residents and former students of Wellsboro will remember Mr. Colton as one of the Industrial Arts (Shop) teachers at the Wellsboro Area High School. He retired from teaching in 1997, but has not stopped practicing his craft. Using woods with exotic names such as Tulip, Purpleheart, Honduras Mahogany, and Cocobolo, and more familiar ones such as Maple, White Oak, Cherry, Redwood and Butternut, he has created some truly exquisite pieces. Also on display is a needlepoint footstool, worked by his wife Diane Colton. Stop by soon and view this display anytime during regular library hours.

DO YOU KNOW THE FLY GUY?

Ask any child in elementary school, and the answer is sure to be yes! Buzz on into The Green Free Library and make yourself acquainted with the Fly Guy, a series of books written and illustrated by famous local author, Tedd Arnold. Arnold was born in Elmira, NY, and after moving around a bit during his childhood and college years, he and his famlily moved back to Elmira. The Twin Tiers is lucky to have him, and his delightful works. We recently were able to purchase additional titles in the Fly Guy series. Also in the collection are titles such as Parts, More Parts, Green Wilma, Green Wilma in Space, Ollie Forgot, and No Jumping on the Bed!, which was inspired by his own son. For a complete list of Tedd Arnold books at The Green Free Library, click here.

NEW BOOKS FOR KIDS

The Green Free Library has added several new titles to its collection for school-aged students and younger children. If you haven't gotten a library card for your child yet, beat the summer rush and bring them in to apply now, so the card will be ready for summer reading, and the Summer Reading Program. Any child of any age may have their own card, as long as their parents have a PA DL or adhere to the other requirements. Children must accompany parent(s ) or legal guardian, at the time the application is filled out and parents must show id. A blue postcard will be mailed to provide proof of address, and when it arrives must be brought into the library to be exchanged for a permanent card.

Hourglass (Evernight bk.3) by Claudia Gray YA GRA

Fang (A Maximum Ride Novel) by James Patterson YA PAT

The Vampire Diaries: The Return Vol 2. Shadow Souls by L. J. Smith YA SMI

Twilight the Graphic Novel Volume 1 by Stephenie Meyer YA 741.5

 

 

Brrr! Polar Animals Caribou of the Arctic by Sara Swan Miller J 599.658 MIL

 

Everyday Economics Banking
J 332 EVE

Everyday Economics Borrowing
J 332 EVE

Everyday Economics Budgeting
J 332 EVE

Everyday Economics Investing
J 332 EVE

Everyday Economics Savings
J 332 EVE

Everyday Economics Spending
J 332 EVE

 

Extreme NatureDeep Space Extremesby James Bow J 629.44 BOW

 

Eye to Eye with Cats Ragdoll Cats by Lynne M. Stone J 636.8 STO

 

A Smart Kid's Guide to Doing Internet Research by David J. Jakubiak J 004.67 JAK

A Smart Kid's Guide to Avoiding Online Predators David J. Jakubiak J 004.67 JAK

A Smart Kid's Guide to Internet Privacy David J. Jakubiak J 004.67 JAK

A Smart Kid's Guide to Online Bullying David J. Jakubiak J 004.67 JAK

A Smart Kid's Guide to Playing Online Games David J. Jakubiak J 004.67 JAK

A Smart Kid's Guide to Social Networking Online David J. Jakubiak J 004.67 JAK

 

 

War Memorials Arlington National cemetery by J.S. Burrows J 917.3 WAR

War MemorialsKorean War Memorial
by J.S. Burrows J 917.3 WAR

War MemorialsUSS Arizonaby Maureen Picard Robins J 917.3 WAR

War MemorialsVietnam War Memorial
by J.S. Burrows J 917.3 WAR

War MemorialsWorld War I Memorialby Maureen Picard Robins J 917.3 WAR

War Memorials World War II Memorial by Maureen Picard Robins J 917.3 WAR

 

The Puzzling World of Winston Breen
by Eric Berlin J BER

Out of My Mind
by Sharon M. Draper J DRA

Pearl and Wagner One funny Day
by Kate McMullan (pictures by R.W. Alley) J MCM

 

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg
by Rodman Philbrick J PHI (NEWBERRY HONOR BOOK)

An Awfully Beastly Business: Bang Goes a Trollby David Sinden, Matthew Morgan

&Guy Macdonald J SIN

The Moon's Prophecy
by Jonathan Sparrow J SPA

Dragonbreath by Ursula Vernon J VER

 

Angelo
by David Macaulay E MAC

Fancy Nancy Heart to Heart
based on the creation of Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glassner E OCO

Happy Birthday Bertie!
by Marcus Pfister E PFI

Mirror Mirror
by Marilyn Singer (Illustrated by Josee Masse E SIN

The Mud Fairy
by Amy Young E YOU

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY

Everyone here at The Green Free Library would like to wish everyone out there a Happy Saint Patricks's Day!

NEW DVDS

The Green Free Library has added three new DVD's to its collection.

The Time Traveler’s Wife


New Line Cinema presents a Plan B/Nick Wechsler production. It was originally released as a motion picture on August 14, 2009, and on DVD by Warner Home Video on February 9, 2010.

This DVD has a running time of 107 minutes. It has an MPAA Rating of PG-13 for thematic elements, brief disturbing images, nudity, and sexuality. Parents click here for additional information. It is directed by Robert Schwentke and produced by produced by Nick Wechsler and Dede Gardner. The screenplay was written by Bruce Joel Rubin and Audrey Niffenegger and it is based on the novel of the same title published in 2003 by Audrey Niffenegger.
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CAST

Rachel McAdams as Clare Abshire
Eric Bana an Henry DeTamble
Arliss Howard as Richard DeTamble
Ron Livingston as Gomez

For acomplete cast and crew, click here.

Summary from WebPAC: Clare has been in love with Henry her entire life. She believes they are destined to be together, even though she never knows when they will be separated: Henry is a time traveler, cursed with a rare genetic anomaly that causes him to live his life on a shifting timeline, skipping back and forth through his lifespan with no control. Despite the fact that Henry's travels force them apart with no warning, Clare desperately tries to build a life with her one true love.


Couples Retreat


Universal Pictures and Relativity Media presents in association with Wild West Picture Show Productions and Stuber Productions This film was directed by Peter Billingsley and produced by Scott Stuber and Vince Vaughn . It was written by Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn & Dana Fox . It was released in theaters on October 9, 2009, and on DVD by Universal Studios Home Entertainment on February 9, 2010.
This DVD has a running time of 113 minutes. It has a MPAA rating: PG-13for sexual content and language. Parents click here for additional information.

CAST

Vince Vaughn as Dave
Jason Bateman as Jason
Faizon Love as Shane
Jon Favreau as Joey
Malin Akerman as Ronnie
Kristen Bell as Cynthia
Kristin Davis as Lucy
Kali Hawk as Trudy
Jean Reno as Marcel

For complete cast and crew, click here.


Summary from WebPAC: Following failed attempts to conceive, Jason and Cynthia are contemplating divorce. In an effort to save their marriage, they book a vacation to a couples therapy retreat, called Eden. To save money they encourage their friends to join them, claiming that their friends can enjoy the party activities and not take part in the therapy. Reluctantly their friends, Dave and Ronnie, Joey and Lucy, and recently divorced Shane and his girlfriend Trudy agree. Upon their arrival to Eden they are sent to the west side of the island, but Joey learns that the east side of the island hosts a singles resort. After their first therapy session all four couples learn they have problems with their relationships. Later, Shane runs into his ex-wife, who admits she still loves him.

2012


Columbia Pictures presents a Centropolis production, a Roland Emmerich film . This film was directed by Roland Emmerich and produced by Harald Kloser, Mark Gordon and Larry Franco . The scrrenplay was written by Harald Kloser & Roland Emmerich . Originally released as a motion picture on November 13, 2009, the DVD was released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on March 2, 1010.

This DVD has an extremely long running time of 158 minutes. It has a MPAA rating: PG-13 for intense disaster sequences and some language. Parents click here for additional information.

CAST
John Cusack as Jackson Curtis
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Adrian Helmsley
Amanda Peet as Kate Curtis
Oliver Platt as Carl Anheuser
Thandie Newton as Laura Wilson
Danny Glover as President Thomas Wilson
Woody Harrelson as Charlie Frost

For complete cast and crew, click here.

Summary from WebPAC: A geophysical team, who are investigating the effect radiation from other solar systems has on the Earth, learn that the core of the Earth is heating up and warn the President of the United States. While the leaders of the world race to build 'arks' to escape the impending doom, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc all over the world.

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

If you are looking for something to do this week-come to The Green Free Library. The library is open Monday (except this Monday)through Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The library has books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, VHS tapes, CD (music and books), books on audio-cassette and books on Play-aways. Free puplic access Internet service is available with printing capabilities for 10 cents a page. Wi-Fi is also provided free of charge (sorry no printing capabilities.

Special activities this week include:

Story Hour will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. It lasts about 45 minutes, and there are 2 groups. Infants to 3 years old meet in the Children's Room with Kathy to enjoy songs, stories and fun. Pre-schoolers between 3 and 5 years of age meet in the main room in the magazine area with Beve where they will hear stories, do crafts and get a head start on learning to read!

Knitting Club for Adults will meet upstairs in the library on Wednesday afternoon. Plan to begin about 3:00 P.M. and finish up at about 4:00 P.M. You do not need to know how to knit to join this club, instruction and help from Wanda Short, and other club member's is part of the fun. Even if you do know how to knit, come on in and show us your stuff!

Knitting Club for KIDS will meet upstairs in the library on Thursday afternoon between 3:30 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. If you are looking for something to do after school to keep in out of the cold while you wait for your parents. Stop by and give knitting a try. Needles are provided for any beginners who don't have a pair, or aren't sure they're ready to buy their own, and instruction in the process is available no matter what level knitter you are.

BOOK CLUB TONIGHT

Don't forget, tonight is BOOKCLUB night. At 6:00 PM at The Green Free Library, we will be discussing Nobody's Fool by Richard Russo. See you there.

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

If you are looking for something to do this week-come to The Green Free Library. The library is open Monday (except this Monday)through Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The library has books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, VHS tapes, CD (music and books), books on audio-cassette and books on Play-aways. Free puplic access Internet service is available with printing capabilities for 10 cents a page. Wi-Fi is also provided free of charge (sorry no printing capabilities.

Special activities this week include:

Story Hour will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. It lasts about 45 minutes, and there are 2 groups. Infants to 3 years old meet in the Children's Room with Kathy to enjoy songs, stories and fun. Pre-schoolers between 3 and 5 years of age meet in the main room in the magazine area with Beve where they will hear stories, do crafts and get a head start on learning to read!

Knitting Club for Adults will meet upstairs in the library on Wednesday afternoon. Plan to begin about 3:00 P.M. and finish up at about 4:00 P.M. You do not need to know how to knit to join this club, instruction and help from Wanda Short, and other club member's is part of the fun. Even if you do know how to knit, come on in and show us your stuff!

DVDS ADDED

More new DVDs at The Green Free Library!

 

Purchased with funds from the Hitachi Metals' Community Action Committee and the Hitachi Foundation. Thank You Hitachi!!!

 

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths DVD-2 JUS

Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo DVD SCO

Law Abiding Citizen DVD LAW

The Homecoming (A Christmas Story) DVD HOM

The Waltons
Movie Collection DVD-3

Moon DVD MOO