MEMORIAL BOOKS ADDED

 

Several generous donations have been made by the son, administration and staff of Laurel Health & SSMH in memory of Lucille Butler, mother of President and Chief Executive Officer Ronald J. Butler.

Mr. Butler is also a supportive board member of The Green Free Library, and at his request the funds were used to purchase children's books. Each book has a bookplate in memory of Lucille.

 

 

How to Deal with ADHD by Lynette Robbins E616ROB

How to Deal with ADHD by Lynette Robbins E 616 ROB

How to Deal with Allergies by Lynette Robbins E 616 ROB

How to Deal with Asthma by Lynette Robbins E 616 ROB

How to Deal with Autism by Lynette Robbins E 616 ROB

How to deal with Diabetes by Lynette Robbins E 616 ROB

How to Deal with Obesity by Lynette Robbins E 616 ROB

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter EPOT

The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse by Beatrix Potter EPOT

The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse by Beatrix Potter EPOT

The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies by Beatrix Potter EPOT

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter EPOT

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter EPOT

 

Hickory, Dickory, Dock by Moira Kemp    E398.8FAV

Old King Cole by Winifred Barnum-Newman E398.8FAV

Little Bo Peep by Liza Woodruff    E398.8FAV

Little Miss Muffet by Joni Jacobs E398.8 FAV

This Little Piggy by Moira Kemp E398.8 FAV

Baa, Baa, Black Sheep by Moira Kemp E398.8FAV

Hey Diddle Diddle by Moirs Kemp E398.8 FAV

 

The Heron and the Fish by Graham Percy E398.2AES

The Fox and the Stork by Graham Percy E398.2AES

The Fox and the Crow by Graham Percy E398.2AES

The City Mouse and the Country Mouse by Graham Percy E398.2AES

The Tortoise and the Hare by Graham Percy E398.2AES

The Ant and the Grasshopper by Graham Percy E398.2AES

The Lion and the Mouse by Graham Percy E398.2AES

The Mice in Council by Graham Percy E398.2AES

 

Where Is Thumbkin by Roberta Collier-Morales ECHI

Knock at the Door by Moira Kemp ECHI

I'm a Little Teapot by Moira Kemp ECHI

The Itsy Bitsy Spider by Sharon Lane Holm ECHI

Pat-a-Cake, Pat-a-Cake by Moira Kemp ECHI

Round and Round the Garden by Moira Kemp ECHI

Grey Squirrel by Laura Ferraro Close ECHI

The Wheels on the Bus by Ronnie Rooney ECHI

TWO NEW DVDS

<The Green Free Library has added two new DVDs to its collection.

Paul Blart, Mall Cop

Released on DVD May 2009-Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, movie release date Jan 2009-Columbia Pictures [and] Happy Madison Productions in association with Relativity Media ; (Boy that was quick!)

Runtime is 91 minutes.

MPAA rating: PG; for some violence, mild crude and suggestive humor, and language. Parents click here for additional information.


Directed by: Steve Carr

Written by: Kevin James & Nick Bakay

Starring:

Kevin James as Paul Blart
Keir O'Donnell as Veck Sims
Jayma Mays as Amy
Raini Rodriguez as Maya Blart
Shirley Knight as Mom
Stephen Rannazzisi as Stuart
Peter Gerety as Chief Brooks
Bobby Cannavale as Commander Kent
Adam Ferrara as Sergeant Howard
Jamal Mixon as Leon
Adhir Kalyan as Pahud
Erick Avari as Vijay
Fary Valentine as Karaoke Singer
Allen Covert as Jerky Security Guy
Mike Ballely as Rudolph


Summary from WebPAC: Paul Blart is a mild-mannered, dutiful family man who works as a security guard in a New Jersey mall. He has applied to become a cop for years, but he always fails the physical exam because he is overweight. One day, a gang of organized criminals put the mall under siege and take hostages. Blart becomes trapped inside and because he feels that it is his sense of duty, refuses to leave. He becomes the police department's eyes on the inside and attempts to stop the criminals on his own.






Valkyrie

DVD release date 2009-MGM Home Entertainment, movie release date Dec 2008-MGM Pictures and United Artists present

Runtime 121 minutes

MPAA rating: PG-13; violence and brief strong language. Parents click here for more information.


Directed by Bryan Singer
Written by Christopher McQuarrie & Nathan Alexander

Starring:
Tom Cruise as Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg
Kenneth Branagh as Major-General Henning von Tresckow
Bill Nighy as General Friedrich Olbricht
Tom Wilkinson as General Friedrich Fromm
Carice van Houten as Nina von Stauffenberg
Thomas Kretschmann as Major Otto Ernst Remer
Terence Stamp as Ludwig Beck
Eddie Izzard as General Erich Fellgiebel
David Bamber as Adolf Hitler


Summary from WebPAC: Based on the incredible true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg and his ingenious assassination plot targeting Adolf Hitler, this engrossing thriller reenacts the daring operation to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known.

JUNE/JULY ROTATING DVD COLLECTION

The months are flying by. It is once again time for the rotating collection of DVDs from James V. Brown to change. Here are the titles The Green Free Library will have in the rotating collection for the next two months. Remember that you must already have a library card to check out DVDs and VHS tapes, and only adults may borrow movies (even children’s titles!).

For the kids

· ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ALVINNN!!! EDITION
· BARBIE IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL
· CARE BEARS: SHARING IN THE SUNSHINE
· CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN
· CURIOUS GEORGE TAKES A VACATION
· KIT KITREDGE: AN AMERICAN GIRL
· NICKELODEON: SLEEPYTIME STORIES
· SHREK THE HALLS
· SLEEPING BEAUTY
· SPACE CHIMPS
· SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: WHO BOB WHAT PANTS?
· THOMAS AND FRIENDS: MUD GLORIOUS MUD
· TINKER BELL
· VEGGIETALES MOVIE: PIRATES WHO DON’T DO ANYTHING
· WALL*E

For the grownups

· APPALOOSA
· BURN AFTER READING
· DARK KNIGHT
· FRED CLAUS
· HAMLET 2
· HANCOCK
· HENRY POOLE IS HERE
· MAMMA MIA!
· MEET DAVE
· MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR
· MY BEST FRIENDS’S GIRL
· PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
· SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS 2
· STEP BROTHERS
· STUCK
· SWING VOTE
· TRAITOR
· TROPIC OF THUNDER
· WANTED
· X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE

To give as many patrons as possible the opportunity to borrow DVDs in the rotating collection, two JVB DVDs may be checked out at a time, for a period of two days. (Except on Friday as we are closed on Sunday-DVDs will be due on Monday.) DVDs may not be renewed. There is a $1 a day per DVD late fee, and they must be returned inside the building during normal hours. Any DVD returned in the book drop is subject to a $5 fine (per DVD) and they absolutely must not be left on top of the bookdrop!

Normal library hours are M-Thu 10:00 AM-8:00 PM & Fri-Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON SAT JUNE 20TH .

KNOWLEDGE IS FREE

As you may recall, the marketing class from MU, in cooperation with The Green Free Library, hosted a Knowledge Yardsale on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Thank you, MU students. The weather was beautiful, and several local people turned out to see what was happening.

There was fun and food for all, but even more important a whole lot of knowledge was given away for free! The knowledge of what great resources you can find at The Green Free Library.

Power Library is just one of those resources. It provides information and access to magazine and newspaper articles, car repair manuals, health information, a major encyclopedia and image resources for teachers, writers and any one else who is interested plus much, much more!

There are also special reference materials specifically for school-age youths. They are available to homeschoolers, as well as students in public or private schools.

All you need to access them is a Green Free Library card, which is also free! It is easy to get a library card, just come on in with your PA driver’s license, citizens ID, or your parent or guardian if you are under the age of 17. If you don't have one of these forms of ID, a photo ID and a $25 refundable deposit may be substituted. (Special arrangements are available for property owners who only live in the area part-time).

Once you have your card, you may access Power Library from any Internet accessible computer. Just start here.

Tutorials on how to search Power Library resources may be found here.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR MONETARY SUPPORT

It is time to close the annual appeal. A big thank you to everyone that dug deep at a difficult time to help support The Green Free Library.

As many of you know, the budget for this year is incredibly tight. In order to help supplement the decreased funding, the board allowed us to send out the first appeal letter asking for donations since the capital campaign launched several years ago for renovations.

Donations in the amount of just over $8,900 were raised, slightly short of the goal of $10,000. Even though the first annual appeal (as we are calling it) has ended the library will gratefully accept donations throughout the year. The Green Free Library is a non-profit organization so any donations you make are considered tax-deductible and we will be happy to provide you with a receipt.

Why does the library need so much money?

The Green Free Library relies on interest provided through investments and endowments. As everyone is aware the economy is in bad shape, and the stock mark is doing poorly, thus the amount of interest earned is less than usual. The cost of basic utilities has almost doubled in the last year, supply costs have increased, and even books cost more.

Doesn’t the library get money from the State?

Yes, but once again that money has been reduced by several thousand dollars. Costs have gone up, funding has gone down. Get the picture?

The Director is also working diligently to search out and apply for grants to provide additional and continued services to benefit library patrons of all ages.

Can’t the library reduce its spending?

Well let’s see, if we turn off the lights it’s hard to read the titles of the books. If we turn off the heat, it gets mighty uncomfortable for staff and patrons. If we stop buying books, that kind of defeats the purpose of being a library, doesn’t it? Though we have reduced the number of books we purchase. Unfortunately this means some people don't see their favorite authors on the shelf.

With the decline in the economy providing less disposable income for families, and putting several individuals out of work, public library usage has risen drastically. Public libraries provide many, many services for free.

Here at The Green Free Library you can check out books, magazines, music CDS, movies on VHS and DVD, audio-cassettes/CDS/CD-ROMS to learn a foreign language and books on AC/CD/and Playaway for FREE!

There are also four public Internet Access computers and Wi-Fi service for those with their own laptops that are available for FREE! (Printing however, does cost 10 ¢ per page-and is only available through the library’s computers at this time.)

If you would like to make a donation to The Green Free Library visit here for downloadable forms, or just stop by the library. Any donation, no matter how big or how small is appreciated. One $25 donation will buy an adult best seller, or 2 children’s’ books.

The Library is doing everything it can to keep services free, and available to all who need them in this difficult period of America's history. In order not to reduce hours of operation, we are relying on the generosity of the community.

If you cannot afford to make a cash donation the library will also be pleased to accept gifts of new DVDs or those that have been viewed only once or twice and are not scratched. Some books in very good condition and recently published may also be used on the shelf, other items will be donated to the Friends of the Green Free Library for their annual booksale in June. These items are also tax-deductible, though the staff of the library, and the Friends only acknowledge the types and numbers of items received with signed receipt. It is up to those making the donation to provide a value for tax-records.

ROTATING DVD COLLECTION CHANGES AGAIN

ROTATING DVD COLLECTION
FOR APRIL-MAY 2009

Selections for adults and older children

30 Days of Night
Ballet Shoes
Birds of America
Charlie Bartlett
Felon
Get Smart
Go-Getter
Happening
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Incredible Hulk
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Iron Man
Journey to the Center of the Earth (3-D glasses included)
PromotionRed
Sex and the City
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Trans Siberion
Visitor
You Don’t Mess with the Zohan

Selections for younger children or family viewing

Alvin & the Chipmunks: Funny, We Shrunk the Adults
Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipmunk Adventure
Arthur: Big Brother Binky
Care Bears: King of the Moon
Bob the Builder: Let’s Build the Beach
Horton Hears a Who!
Elmo’s Summer Vacation
Garfield: A Cat and His Nerd
Land Before Time: Through the Eyes of a Spiketail
Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning
Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue
Speed Racer, the Next Generation: The Beginning
Thomas & Friends: Percy Takes the Plunge
Transformers Animated: Transform and Roll Out
Veggie Tales: Lessons From the Sock Drawer

DVDs in this collection rotate throughout the library system, staying at each library for a period of 2 months. Any adult cardholder may check them out during that time. In order to make the collection available to as many patrons as possible within the 2- month timeframe, a cardholder may check out only 2 DVDs at a time, and only for a 2-day period. (Except of course on Fridays, then it is 3 days since we are closed on Sunday!J
As soon as they return them, they may check out 2 more.

Patrons may also check out the DVDs and VHS tapes that The Green Free Library owns as well. These items may be checked out for a period of 1-week, and up to 4 at a time. The 4-movie limit may also include DVDs from the Rotating Collection as well. For example, a patron may choose to take out 2 JVB (rotating DVDs) and 2 GFL DVDs. The JVB DVDs are due in 2 days; the GFL DVDs are due in 1 week.

Due to the temporary nature of the collection, DVDs in the Rotating Collection do not show up on the webpac (card catalog), nor are they available to be placed on hold.

NEW DVD FOR SUPERHERO LOVERS ADDED

If you are a fan of Superheros, The Green Free Library as just added this recent release to its collection:

Bolt (Walt Disney Animation Studios; Walt Disney Pictures)
Running time about 97 minutes. Special features: All-new exclusive "Super Rhino" short. Motion picture released November 2008. DVD released March 2009.

Rated PG for mild action and peril. Parent’s for additional details click here.

Screenplay written by Dan Fogelman and Chris Williams.

Directed by Byron Howard and Chris Williams

John Travolta as the voice of Bolt
Miley Cyrus as the voice of Penny
Susie Essman as the voice of Mittens
Mark Walton as the voice of Rhino
Malcolm McDowell as the voice of Dr. Calico
James Lipton as the voice of The Director
Greg Germann as the voice of The Agent
Diedrich Bader as the voice of Veteran Cat
Nick Swardson as the voice of Blake
J.P. Manoux as the voice of Tom
Dan Fogelman as the voice of Billy
Kari Wahlgren as the voice of Mindy
Chloe Moretz as the voice of young Penny
Randy Savage as the voice of Thug
Ron Moss as the voice of Dr Forrester


Summary from webpac: Super-dog Bolt is the star of a hit TV show. His life is filled with adventure, danger and intrigue. When Bolt is accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penney, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt immediately springs into action to save her from the forces of evil. With the help of his number one fan and loyal partner, Rhino, and an alley cat named Mittens, they embark on an extraordinary mission to reunite with Penney. Along the way, Bolt realizes that you don't have to be a Superhero to be a hero.

SPRING INTO HEALTH

Bellows Family Spine and Wellness Center is offering a spinal evaluation including x-rays for a $25 donation that will be given to The Green Free Library.

Morning and afternoon appointments are available and the dates are

March 16-20.
We certainly hope you bend over backwards to schedule one soon! (LOL)

Bellows Family Spine and Wellness Center
11822 Route 6
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570)724-3990

TWENTY NEW PLAYAWAYS FOR ADULTS

The weather is definitely changing. What better time to get out and take a walk in the brisk spring air? And why not try one of our new Playaways while your at it.

The Green Free Library has just added twenty new Playaways to its circulating collection. The new titles are:

Act of Treason by Vince Flynn
Angel’s Tip by Alafair Burke
Blindsight by Peter Watts
Boone: A Biography by Robert Morgan
The Cereal Murders by Diane Mott Davidson
A Cure for Night by Justin Peacock
Escape from the Deep, A legendary Submarine and Her Courageous Crew by Alex Kershaw
Goldengrove by Francine Prose
It only Takes a Moment by Mary Jane Clark
Izzy and Lenore, Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me by Jon Katz
Killing Rommel by Steven Pressfield
The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry
The Longing by Beverly Lewis
Lord John and the Hand of Devils by Diane Gabaldon
Out of Range by CJ Box
The Runaway Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini
Son of a Witch by Gregory Maguire
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
To Siberia by Per Petterson
Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief by James McPherson

Playaways can be checkout for a 3-week period just like a book. If you haven't finished in 3-weeks, and no one else is waiting for that title, they are renewable for another 3-week period.

To see what other Playaways are in our collection, visit the online catalog.

1. In the first drop down bar select the Call Number option.


2. In the second box type APL and hit enter, or click on Go.


3. The resulting list may be sorted by Title; Author; Year; Reverse Year; or Call Number.

All adult Playaways are currently shelved in the main room, next to the Check-Out side of the Circulation Desk. Juvenile and Young Adult Playaways are shelved in the Robinson Room. on the new shelf unit in front of the fireplace.

NEW FICTION AT THE LIBRARY

March definitely came in like a lion. We still have a few weeks to go before the weather improves. Why not spend the dreary days and chilly nights curled up with a good book? Here is a list of new titles that have just recently arrived, or will be at the library soon.

Batter Off Dead by Tamar Meyer
Blood and Bone by William Lasher
Boderline by Navada Barr
Conspirata by Robert Harris
Dare to Die by Carolyn Hart
Deadlock by Iris Johansen
Death of a Witch by MC Beaton
Degrees of Separation by Sue Henry
Devil’s Punchbowl by Greg Iles
Drood by Dan Simmons
Fatally Flaky by Diane Mott Davidson
First Family by David Baldacci
Geometry of Sisters by Luanne Rice
Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult
Heart and Soul by Maeve Binchy
Just Take My Heart by Mary Higgins Clark
Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein
Life Sentences by Laura Lippman
Lightning Saga by Brad Meltzer
Long Lost by Harlan Coban
Lost Quilter by Jennifer Chiaverini
Mounting Fears by Stuart Woods
One Day at a Time by Danielle Steel
Paths of Glory by Jeffrey Archer
Perfect Poison by Amanda Quick
Promises in Death by JD Robb
Pursuit by Karen Robards
Renegades by T Jefferson Parker
Execution Dock by Anne Perry
Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith
Terminal Freeze by Lincoln Child
True Detectives by Jonathan Kellerman
While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky
Whisper to the Blood by Dana Stabenow
The Women by TC Boyle
Wormwood by Susan Albert

If the book that you want is not available when you visit the library, please feel free to put it on hold. This means that when it is available and if you are next on the list, a library staff member will call you and let you know it’s ready.

You may also place holds on most library items through the My Millennium link on the catalog interface available via the Internet.

You suggest books for possible purchase through this link, or at The Green Free Library.

MORE FUN, MORE FUN, SO DON'T YOU RUN

As part of the celebration for Dr. Seuss, the new toys, furniture and equipment for the children’s room were unveiled. The children had a wonderful time playing with the new floor pillows, and musical instruments on the colorful new bunny rug.

The generous new additions were purchased with grant money donated by Preschool Connections and their Public Library Resources for Infant & Toddle Programs. They receive their funding through the Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries and are supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under provisions of the LST act.

The Green Free Library also received a new Early Literacy Station Computer for children to use. This computer is a self-contained system that includes 34 ready to use educational software programs representing 7 curricular areas. The purpose of these programs is to reinforce the skills children need to develop successful reading habits and school readiness.

This computer will be available for children up to the age of 10 to use on a first come, first serve basis for up to a half hour at a time. Children must first stop at the Circulation Desk for assistance with signing on.

Spring is coming! Help us celebrate by submitting an original poem you have written relating to Spring.

All poems will be posted on the Green Free Library's new blog located at: http://greenfreelibrary.blogspot.com/

This is not a contest, but it is a chance to be published on the web. Adults may also provide links to other works they may have on the web.

Kids age 16 and under may display their first name and last initial along with their school.

E-mail entries to thegreenfreelibrary@gmail.com or drop off a typed copy at the Green Free Library by 03/14/09

KNITTING CLUB

Do you knit? If not, would you like to learn how?

Every Wednesday (weather permitting) between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM, The Purl Girls, a group open to teens and adults meets upstairs at The Green Free Library to work on various projects and get instruction and assistance from each other and from the group's founder;Wanda Short.

One special project that Wanda is encouraging new knitters to begin with is a small blanket for an ASPCA orphan to snuggle in. This project is nicknamed the Cozies for Critters Campaign. Blankets can be any color, and any type of yarn.

Any one can do this!(even me-if I can do it any one can)

If you are interested just stop by any Wednesday, no need to call or sign up. All you need is a set of knitting needles and some yarn. You do not need to know how to knit, but if you do come on up and help us newbies.

WOW! LOOK AT ALL THE NEW BOOKS!!

The Green Free Library has recently added sever great new books from Gum Drop Books.

These books are for kids from Pre-school on up through High school, but adults will love them too! (I know I do!)

There are books on pets, wild animals, sports, poetry and more. Stop in soon to learn all you ever wanted to know about puking penguins, rock climbing, or monster trucks.

The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. You must have a library card to check out books.

If you are under 17 years of age, your parent or guardian must accompany you when you apply for a card.

If you are 17 or older, you must have a Pennsylvania driver's licence or State ID. You may also use a Civilian ID that is available at the Tioga County Court House for a nominal fee, or a current military ID if the sponsor still active.

If you do not have a PA driver but own property in Tioga county, please bring a copy of your Real Estate Tax bill and your driver's license or photo ID.

If you do not own property and you do not have a PA driver's license you may obtain a library card with full borrowing privileges by placing a $25 deposit. This deposit is refundable when you either obtain a PA driver's license, or surrender the card.

TWO NEW DVDs

The Green Free Library has added two new DVDs to its collection.

The 4oth Anniversery Edition of Mary Poppins is one supercalifragilisticexpialidocious movie that the entire family will enjoy. Though it's not clear why it is called the 40th Anniversary edition when the film was released in 1964? Oh well, it is still a great film based on the books by P.L. Travers.

The movie stars Julia Andrews, who won an Oscar for her role of the magical British nanny named Mary Poppins. It also stars Dick Van Dyke as the very musical chimney sweep named Bert who fancies the nanny.

The father's character of George W. Tomlinson is played by David Tomlinson, while the mother's character of Winifred banks is played by Glynis Johns. Jane and Michael their two children are played by Karen Dotrice and Mathew Garber, respectively.

The second DVD added this month is The Express: The Ernie Davis Story. This movie stars Rob Brown as Ernie Davis and Dennis Quaid as Ben Schwartzwalder. It is based on the book entitled Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express, by Robert C. Gallagher which we also have.

Ernie Davis was the first African American athlete to win the Heisman Trophy. He was born in New Salem, Pennsylvania and moved a few times before his family settled in Elmira, New York when he was 12 years old. He played in Elmira's Small Fry Football league and was named Small Fry All-Star in 1952 and 1953.

In high school he played football for Elmira Free Academy and was named Elmira player of the year and All-American in both his junior and senior years of high school.

Even though over 50 colleges offered him scholarships, Davis decided to go to Syracuse University where is football career continued rocketing him into the Pros. Please visit the library and check out the DVD to learn the rest of his story.

WEDNESDAY MORNING STORY HOUR

Come join the fun at the Wednesday Morning Story Hour. The Green Free Library sponsors a weekly story hour for toddlers & preschool age children on Wednesdays at 10:15am. This week’s theme is Groundhogs Day. A belated celebration in honor of the little critter even though he did predict 6 more weeks of winter! Stories and crafts will revolve around Groundhogs.

The Story Hour Schedule for the remainder of the year runs as follows:

February 04, 2009 -Groundhog Day
February 11, 2009 - Valentine’s Day
February 18, 2009
February 25, 2009
March 04, 2009
March 11, 2009
March 18, 2009 - St. Patrick’s Day
March 25, 2009
April 01, 2009
April 08, 2009
April 15, 2009 -Author Appearance
April 22, 2009 - Arbor Day
April 29, 2009
May 6, 2009
May 13, 2009

The Green Free Library is open to the public, and adheres to a non-political, non-ecumenical policy even when presenting children’s programs. Everyone is welcome and we ask that all visitors respect the rights of others to hold their own beliefs. Programs presented weekly are usually theme based relating to seasons, or animals and snacks are sometimes provided on special occasions. As the library staff are not aware of any allergies or diet restrictions of the children attending it is the parent or caregivers responsibility to monitor their charges.

SAYING FAREWELL TO THREE GREAT AUTHORS

The Literary community mourns the passing of 3 great authors in the last few weeks.

Sir John Clifford Mortimer died Friday January 16, 2009 at his home in Oxford England. He is best known for his series of books written about the character Horace Rumpole.

Mortimer, like Rumpole was also a barrister as well as an author and playwright. He was born April 21, 1923 in London

The Green Free has many of his works including: Dunster;Felix in the Underworld; and several of the Rumpole series.

John Hoyer Updike was born March 18, 1932 in Reading, Pennsylvania. He died on January 27, 2009 in Danvers, Massachusetts. His most famouse were were the Rabbit series(Rabbit, Run; Rabbit Redux; Rabbit is Rich; Rabbit At Rest; and Rabbit Remembered. Both Rabbit is Rich and Rabbit at Rest received the Pulitzer Prize Award.

During his lifetime, Updike published more than 25 novels, over a dozen short story collections, and hundred of poems, stories, criticisms and reviews.

The Green Free Library's collection contains 40 of his works including the Rabbit series; Hugging the Shore: Essays and Criticism and his childrens books: A Child's Calendar and A Helpful Alphabet of Friendly Objects.

James Winston Brady died also on Monday January 27, 2009 at his home in Manhattan, New York. He was born November 15, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York and served several years in the Marine Corp before beginning his career as an author, publisher and columnist.

He is perhaps best known for his weekly column "In Step", for Parade, but also helped start the Page Six gossip column at the New York Post.

The Green Free Library has several of his fiction and non-fiction works including "The scariest place in the world : a marine returns to North Korea" and "The Marines of autumn : a novel of the Korean War "

To see what other works The Green Free Library has by these, and other authors check out our on line catalog.

WOOD CARVINGS by SUSIE KARSCHNER

The Green Free Library is proud to exhibit a display of extraordinary wood carvings by local artist, Susie Karschner. Working in medium including basswood, butternut, oak and Tagua nuts, the artist has created works of whimsy including several carousel animals, a Great Blue Heron, and my particular favorite, a striking oak leaf (carved from oak) with an extremely life-like visage. Please stop by in the next five weeks to view and appreciate this display .

The collection of The Green Free Library includes many books on woodworking, carving, and other related subjects. Check the online catalog at http://www.greenfreelibrary.org/, or use the Webpacs(computerised card catalogs) at the library. As always, staff members are available to assist you either in person or on the phone. The phone number is 570-724-4876

Note: Tagua nuts are also called Ivory nuts because they are white inside. They are harvested from palm trees that grow in areas ranging from southern Panama, along the Andes to Bolivia and Peru.Their scientific name-Phytelephas,means "plant elephant" and refers to the very hard, white endosperms of their seeds that resemble elephant ivory.

Note: Carousels and carousel animals-Though today most carousels or merry-go-rounds in the US usually sport only carved horses, earlier American and European carousels included a whole menagerie of other animals. They included zebras, pigs, and rabbits, to name a few. All of the carousel animals face in the same direction with the "Romance" side facing outward. In Europe carousels usually turn in a clockwise direction, while in the US they turn counter-clockwise.

WINTER PROGRAM SPONSERED by THE FRIENDS OF THE GREEN FREE LIBRARY

The program "Reintroducing Wolves to Yellowstone National Park", by Ray Rathmell was presented Thursday January 22, 2009 at the Gmeiner Culture Center in Wellsboro, PA. Mr. Rathmell is a professional photographer and retired science teacher who has been a volunteer of the Wolf Restoration Project for five years. His slide program examines "The Effect of the Return of the Wolf on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Green Free Library. It was free and open to the public of all ages. Check back for additional information on programs sponsored by the Friends of The Green Free Library.

Note: The reintroduction of the American gray wolf into Yellowstone National Park, and other locations of the US began in 1995. The first wolves were considered "experimental, non-essential" populations as per article 10 (j) of the Endangered Species Act. This classification gave the government greater leeway in dealing with problem wolves. This was in response to a compromise made with concerned local ranchers.

Efforts to begin the reintroduction of the gray wolf actually began in 1966. The last indigenous gray wolves in the area were killed off in 1926.The loss of the wolf and its part in the Eco-system led to an overpopulous of elk and other large prey animals as well as damage to new growth vegetation. Overgrazing of the out of control elk population caused the crash of deciduous woody species like the upland aspen and riparian cottonwood.This affected the habitat of several other species. The coyote population increased drastically but they could not control the growing populations of elk, deer and other animals. Their large numbers did however lead to a decline in the numbers of red fox in the area.

When studies supported the need for reintroduction of the gray wolf into the Eco-system, three areas were chosen including: the Greater Yellowstone Area, an area in Idaho, and one in Montana. The Montana recovery zone was eliminated from the plan after it was discovered that a small, but breeding wolf population had already moved into the northwestern part of the state on their own accord.

STORY HOUR CANCELLED TODAY

Story Hour has been cancelled today, and the library is operating on a delayed opening schedule due to current and forecasted bad weather. Hopefully the doors will open at 12:00 PM, but be sure to call the library at 570-724-4876, check our blog at : http://www.greenfeelibrary.blogspot.com/ or listen to the local radio stations for verification before venturing out onto snowy roads.

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