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  NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED THIS MONTH.

SPECIAL LIBRARY HOURS!

       Monday, March 15^th – closed all day

        Tuesday, March 16^th – Closed in the morning but  open 1 pm to 5 pm

           Wednesday, March 17^th -- closed all day

The Library will be closed two and a half days this month in order to install new integrated library software designed to give you the ability to set up RSS feeds of new books and materials, search multiple databases, and send e-mail notifications of new items and overdue materials.  Staff training will also take place at this time.  We wish to thank the Harwinton Lions Club, The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut, and all of YOU who have generously donated to our library fund raisers over the years for making this possible.

    Thursday, February 18th was Snap shot Day.  Libraries all over Connecticut took a “snapshot”  collecting information to capture the impact that CT libraries have on their communities on a typical day. Snap shot Day is a project of the Connecticut Library Association, The Connecticut State Library, and the Connecticut Library Consortium.  Please enjoy a few  of our snapshots at  www.flickr.com --  (search box:  Harwinton Public Library Snap Shot Day.)

        EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS THIS MONTH --

STUDENT ARTISTS OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER -- March 1st through April 24th. The Library is pleased to present an exhibit of artwork by student artists representing Lewis S. Mills HS, Litchfield HS, Forman School, Wamogo HS and Farmington HS.  The show  includes digital photography, painting, drawing, sculpture and ceramics. 

KOZLAK DISPLAY CASE --  Cleverly created  people and animals made with peanuts and hickory nuts are on display this month courtesy of  Jennifer Atkins.

  Saturday, March 13th @ 10 am

LET'S START A CHESS CLUB AT THE LIBRARY!

Jason Stauffer who recently moved to town from Colorado, would like to start  a chess club for tweens, teens and adults -- anyone who takes the game seriously.  Jason plans to teach a new opening at each meeting.  Beginners and Masters are welcome.  The library has some chess boards, but if you have your own, please bring it with you.  Please call the library  beginning March 1st to register or sign up at the front desk.

Saturday, March 20th @ 10 am

UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING WORKSHOP

Donna Smith will lead the group using permanent dyes and hot wax to create layers of colors on a raw egg.  When the wax is removed, the design is revealed.  Then the insides of the egg are removed.  The egg can be varnished for years of display.  This program is for adults and children 10 and older.  Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult due to the use of an open flame to melt the wax.  Please call the Library to register beginning March 1st or sign up at the front desk.  PLEASE BRING 6 RAW EGGS.  All other materials will be supplied. 

     Monday, March 22nd @ 7 pm

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION

Little Pink House by Jeff Benedict.

Our book selection for the March 22nd discussion will be: Little Pink House: A True Story of Defiance and Courage by Jeff Benedict.  This is the true  account of one woman's historic battle against eminent domain in New London, Conn. in 1997.  Copies  will be available to borrow  at the library after Feb. 22nd.  Please join us!

   Friday, March 26th @ 4 pm

CRAFTY KIDS CLUB

Miss Lee will lead children eight years of age and older in creating beaded zipper pulls.    Please register beginning March 1st. .  Sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends.

  DISNEY MOVIE: THE PRINCESS & THE FROG  (90 min., rated G)

Saturday, March 27th @ 1pm

Young and old are invited to this new Disney production featuring Tiana, the first African-American Disney heroine  (voice by Anika Noni Rose).  Tiana is a young woman who hopes to fulfill her father's dream of opening a restaurant that will bring people from all walks of life together.  Tiana may wish upon a star, but she believes that hard works is the way to fulfill your dreams.  Please call the library to register for this movie beginning March 1st.  Refreshments will be served.  Sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends. 

Spring Story Time Sessions will begin the week of March 29th.  Registration opens March 8th. 

Let's Start With Stories is a program for toddlers 18 to 36 months and is offered on Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 10 am.  Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds, including kindergarteners, is offered on Wednesday afternoons at 2 pm and Thursday mornings at 11 am.    Registration is required for all story times.  Children's Programmer Mary Lee Bulat will lead the children in stories, crafts, finger plays, games, music, and a filmstrip. 

   Stylish "Go Green" Library Book Bags on sale now at the front desk for $2.00 each.  Proceeds benefit the Harwinton Library Friends.

    AARP TAX AIDE -- Tuesday afternoons by appointment.  IRS trained volunteers are available  to help low to middle income  taxpayers, with special attentions for those age 60 and older,  with filing their income taxes.  Business returns are not accepted.  Please call the library to schedule an appointment at 485-9113.

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E-NEWS --  If you would like to receive a monthly update of library events  in your email, please send an email to harwintonlibraryfriends@charter.net to be added to the list. This  service comes to you courtesy of the Harwinton Library Friends.

Thanks to a grant from the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation, the Library has recently purchased books and other materials on career choices, college preparation, changing job skills, resume writing, and interview skills.  We also have live online access from our homepage to JobNow (see below), a free expert job coaching program to aid you in your job searching process.  Whether seeking an immediate position or doing long term planning toward a future career these materials should help you in your decision making. 

    The Harwinton Library can help you in your job search.   Just by clicking on the live link, any Harwinton Public Library cardholder can access JobNow! seven days a week and connect for a one-to-one session with a carefully-selected and fully-qualified job coach.  Spanish-speaking coaches are available during the same hours.    Patrons of all ages can access JobNow! from computers in the library or from home.  We are pleased to offer this resource to our community during these difficult economic times.    NEW!!  Recently added to the JobNow website is an Adult Learning Center where you'll find  links to help pass the GED, prepare for the US Citizenship Test, write a winning resume, plus find live help with MS Word (including Word 2007), Excel, and PowerPoint.    Sponsored by the State of Connecticut and a grant from the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation. 

If you're not ready to apply for a job now but thinking of  a college education, PrepMe will help to improve your SAT and ACT scores.  Over 60 hours of lessons, practice quizzes, and practice tests.        Customized to meet your needs.  Average 305 point improvement.  How to sign up:   you will need to go to the Research link on our homepage and then type in the barcode from the back of your Harwinton Public Library card.  Once you have entered your barcode, you will then be directed to a customized PrepMe login page where you can create your free account. 

      ATTENTION HARWINTON RESIDENTS!

To download and listen to an eAudiobook, you will first need to come to the Library to create a free NetLibrary account. 

  Once you've created an account, you can log into your library's collection from any computer with internet access--home, school, or work.  “Basic Search” lets you quickly find eAudiobook titles available from our homepage.

For those of you with ipods,  click on the “Advanced Search” from the NetLibrary homepage, then scroll down to “Format” and choose “eAudiobooks.”  From there, select MP3 and click on “Search” to bring up a list of ipod compatible titles.

Microsoft users now have the option to download and install the NetLibrary Media Center.  This will enable you to download an eAudiobook and transfer it to your device in one click.  To access the Media Center, just click on “Learn More” at the bottom of the NetLibrary screen.  Apple and Mac users please go to this link http://www5.oclc.org/downloads/tutorials/netlibrary/listen/mac.htm

Please note: downloading the Media Center may take up to 45 minutes – practice patience, as you will only have to download the software once! 

   The Library has displays & art exhibits on a regular basis.  If you are interested in displaying your artwork, including 3-D artwork,  please call Leslie Flowers @ 485-9175.  If you have a collection you would like to display in one of our two glass cases,  please speak with Stasia or Joann at the library.  Previous collections showcased at the library  included antique kitchenware,  owls, student art, and money banks.   

PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY AT (860) 485-9113 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS.   Registration opens 3 weeks before the event.  If you cannot attend a program you have registered for, please notify the library as soon as possible.  There may be a waiting list and someone may be able to fill your spot.  Thank you for your cooperation.

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   Harwinton's Clean Energy Task Force has donated four Appliance Load Testers to the Library.  The devices, purchased with grant money from Ct. Clean Energy Fund, can be checked out by library patrons for quick readouts of WATTS or AMPS used by plug-in devices such as refrigerators, dehumidifiers, space heaters, holiday lighting, coffee makers, hairdryers, and more.  The packet also includes informational flyers to be kept by patrons after the load tester is returned to the library:  A Home Energy Management Checklist, Connecticut Climate Change (web site info covering several clean energy topics), and information about the Clean Energy 20% by 2010 Campaign (includes a clean energy sign-up coupon that can be filled out and returned to the library.)

The goal of the Clean Energy Task forces is to increase public awareness of the importance of clean energy and to encourage Town residents to sign-up with Ct. Clean Energy Options, supporting the development of clean, renewable energy for use in the electrical grid.  Renewable energy, such as wind and hydroelectric, replaces the need of fossil fuels for electricity  production in the grid.

We're sorry, InfoAnytime is unavailable. Unfortunately, state budget cuts have forced us to shut down the InfoAnytime service until additional funds can be found to keep the service open. We Need Your Help.
1. Contact Governor Rell (Governor.Rell@ct.gov); Lieutenant Governor Fedele (LtGovernor.Fedele @ct.gov); and OPM Secretary Genuario (Robert.Genuario@ct.gov) to respectfully ask them to reconsider their recent holdbacks to library services.
2. Leave a comment or testimonial showing your support for your library. Knowing that people like you think InfoAnytime is a valuable service, we may be able to get the needed funds to support the program.

COUPON BASKET  --   The Harwinton Woman's  Club has placed a coupon basket in the library to help you save money on your grocery bill.    You may deposit your loose coupons in the basket and a club member will later categorize them.  Feel free to poke through the basket and find  some savings!

For FRIENDS' DISCOUNT PASSES: click here! 
(Please note:   Passes are now first come, first served.  We will be happy to place a hold for you on passes that are out, and reserve passes that are available up to two (2) business days.  We no longer reserve any  pass for a month in advance.)

New passes include:

  NEW!!   Connecticut Science Center --  20% off general admission for up to 4 people with coupon.

  NEW!! Connecticut's Old State House -- Free admission (up to 2 adults and 2 children.)

  Please enjoy these photos from some recent library events!  Click on any photo to enlarge it.

  Jan Prenoveau's mini horses Strawberry & Denver.

 Miss Mary & the pot-bellied pig!

 Science Sense-ations.

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