Scituate Town Library Newsletter
November  2023                                      Volume 4, Issue 11
Wintry multicolored mittens on snow.
"Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.”
- Lauren DeStefano, Wither 
 
Please feel free to contact Jessi Finnie, Library Director, if you have any questions or comments!
 
Jessi Finnie, Library Director
jfinnie@scituatema.gov
 Library Hours  
 
Monday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 
 Sunday  
October through April
1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
 
 
 
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 
 
Veterans Day Hours:
 
Friday, November 10th | CLOSED                              
Saturday, November 11th | OPEN 9-5                                                        
                                                                                                                   
Thanksgiving Hours:
 
Wednesday, November 22nd | CLOSING EARLY at 5 PM
Thursday, November 23rd | CLOSED
Friday, November 24th | CLOSED
Saturday, November 25th | OPEN 9-5
 
SOCIAL WORK OFFICE HOURS
WITH CULLEN SWEENEY
Social Work Office Hours
with Cullen Sweeney, Town of Scituate
Every Monday*| 2-4 PM
at the Scituate Town Library 
  
Why Would I Reach Out to a Town Social Worker? 
  • Short term counseling related to a variety of mental health and psychosocial needs: grief and bereavement, life transitions, domestic violence, substance use, hoarding/clutter, etc.
  • Assistance with resources like housing, heat and energy assistance, veteran's support, food insecurity, etc.
  • Helps assist with connection to long term mental health and substance use treatment and resources. 
Have questions? Contact Cullen at:
csweeney@cohassetma.gov 
(781) 741-0062
 
*Please note that there will be no social work office hours on weeks with a Monday holiday. For Library closings, please visit our website.
 
CIRCULATION NOTES
QUIET STUDY ROOM POLICY REMINDERS
In case you didn’t know, the library has three Quiet Study Rooms available to use for free! These rooms can be reserved in person or over the phone by calling us at (781) 545-8727. Quiet Study Rooms are not able to be booked online through the library’s website. Rooms can be reserved up to three times a week for a two-hour block of time; paid tutors are allowed to make one reservation a week for up to two hours. Rooms can accommodate a maximum of six people.
 
Here are some Quiet Study Room reminders:
  • If you are unable to make your reservation for a room, please contact the library to let us know. Our Quiet Study Rooms are very popular and your call enables someone else to use the room in your place. 
  • Rooms can be reserved for your use only. Please do not make reservations in another person’s name.
  • Arrive at your reserved time for Quiet Study Rooms. If you are over fifteen minutes late, we will cancel your reservation.
The above information applies to our Quiet Study Rooms only. For information about our Meeting Room reservations, visit our website at https://www.scituatema.gov/town-library. 
 
THOREAU'S WAYE GARDEN CELEBRATION
 
On September 30th we celebrated the opening celebration of the new Thoreau's Waye outdoor space. This project was a collaborative effort between the Goulding Family, the Community Preservation Committee, the Scituate Library Foundation, and the Scituate Town Library and designed with the hope that it will be an outdoor community gathering space for years to come. Many thanks to all involved in getting this project off the ground, and to all who attended the opening celebration. Be sure to check out the space next time you visit the library!
 
 
ADULT PROGRAMS & SERVICES 
NEW! NEW! NEW!
Creativebug Pilot Program
We are thrilled to announce that you now have access to the popular instructional website Creativebug.com for a year-long pilot program! If patrons use the service, we'll be able to extend our subscription!
 
Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Enter your Scituate Town Library card and get instant access classes for all skill levels! New classes are regularly released, and your library card provides access to live and pre-recorded classes. Classes include sewing, canning, painting, drawing, animatronics, jewelry-making and so much more! Give it a try and let us know how you like the service! Use this link to get started today!
 
50+ JOB SEEKERS MEETINGS via ZOOM
The Scituate Town Library is pleased to participate in the Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Morning Group meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom.  There is also an evening option for the series that will meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays via Zoom.  
 
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and hands-on workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance.
 
Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur and transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. She has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs, the Mass. Conference for Women, and has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools.
 
Get the ZOOM link for the morning session. All morning meetings use the same registration link.
 
Get the ZOOM link for the evening session. All evening meetings use the same registration link.
 
Patrons can register for 1 meeting, multiple meetings, or all meetings all at once. 
 
MORNING SESSIONS:
November 1, 9:30am -- Thinking Outside the Box (Panel Discussion)
November 15, 9:30am -- Interview Strategies & Preparation
December 6, 9:30am -- Networking 2.0
December 20, 9:30am -- Creating A Marketing Plan & Brief
 
EVENING SESSIONS:
November 8, 6pm -- Thinking Outside The Box (Panel Discussion)
November 29, 6pm -- Interview Strategies & Preparation
December 13, 6pm -- Networking 2.0
December 20, 6pm -- Creating A Marketing Plan & Brief
 
ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS BOOK CLUB
Armchair Travelers Book Club
November 2nd| 10 AM
Book Club Room
No registration necessary 
 
At our November meeting, we'll chat about Force of Nature by Jane Harper.
 
Armchair Travelers Book Group reads both fiction and nonfiction titles to explore striking and intriguing locales. Pick up the book at the Reference Desk and check it out to take home!
 
 
 
 
December Meeting
December 7th| 10 AM
Book Club Room
No registration necessary
 
Would you like to get a start on December's read? We'll be discussing Riverman by Ben McGrath. 
 
Books will be available starting November 2nd, 2023.
New members are always welcome!
 
 
 
 
SCITUATE SLEUTHS
Scituate Sleuths
November 14th| 7 PM 
Via Zoom & In Person
 
Join the Scituate Sleuths as we discuss The Kingdoms of Savannah by George Dawes Green. This meeting will be offered in hybrid format: in person AND via Zoom. New members always welcome!  Pick up the book at the Reference Desk, check it out, and see if you can figure out "whodunnit."
 
 
 
Visit the Library's online calendar to register to receive the Zoom link. 
 
GRAVESTONE GIRLS AT THE SCITUATE TOWN LIBRARY
Gravestone Girls Lecture
Sunday, November 12
2:00-3:00 PM
Community Room
No registration necessary
                                                       
Join the Gravestone Girls in the Community Room at the Scituate Town Library for their adult-oriented presentation about New England cemetery art, history and symbolism. This lecture takes us from colonial burial grounds through the rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into the 21st century. The Gravestone Girls tailor their lecture to Scituate’s cemeteries as they examine why we have cemeteries and gravestones, why they look like they do, and how styles and art have evolved over almost 400 years.
 
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Scituate Town Library.
 
IS IT ALZHEIMER'S OR SOMETHING ELSE? 
November 28 |7:00 - 8:00 PM
Book Club Room or Zoom
Registration Required
 
HYBRID PROGRAM: CHOOSE ZOOM OR JOIN US AT THE LIBRARY IN THE BOOK CLUB ROOM 
Library staff will use technology to facilitate remote attendance via Zoom.
 
 
 
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call the library and ask for Ann if you need assistance registering. 
 
Have you noticed that your loved one seems different lately? There are lots of reasons why someone might experience cognitive decline. Join us online OR in person to learn about memory issues and what might be the cause.  It's not always Alzheimer's Disease or another dementia and if it is, we can help you know where to turn. Presented by Jennifer Hoadley, CDP, Regional Manager of Southeastern Massachusetts for the Alzheimer's Association MA/NH chapter.
 
Registration required. We will need at least 10 registrants to run this program. Use the link below to register even if you plan to come in person. 
 
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuceuqrj0uGtOyGbxxFoboAvqkXBSlsohF
HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS
Holiday Ornament Metalsmithing 
November 29 |6:30-8:00 PM
Community Room
Registration Required
 
Join us for a festive evening of hammering on metal! Metalsmith Heather Beck will teach you how to texture designs onto a copper or aluminum ornament that you will treasure for years to come. 
 
Online registration is required and begins on November 6, 2023. If you need assistance registering, please call the Library at 781-545-8727.
 
This program is generously funded by the Friends of Scituate Town Library. 
 
*This program will be offered earlier in the day for teens. Please see below for details. 
 
ZOOM WITH A LAW LIBRARIAN
Did you know that the Trial Court Law Libraries have added Zoom to their reference services? 
 
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - they just can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they are happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! 
 
No appointments are required--just click the Zoom link and a librarian will be available to assist you. Read more about law librarians and get the Zoom information by clicking here.
 
SAVE THE DATE: CELTIC HOLIDAY MUSIC WITH JEFF SNOW
Celtic Music and Stories
December 10|2:00-3:30 PM
Community Room
No registration needed
 
"A Celtic Christmas" combines songs, tunes, history and stories from England, Ireland, and Scotland with the music of Christmas. Familiar, and some not so familiar, songs will have you singing, laughing and wishing for more when it's all over.
Jeff Snow is a multi-instrumentalist who shares the music, and the stories behind the music, from Scotland, England and Ireland. He plays the guitar, autoharp, and bouzouki. 
     
    CAREER CORNER AT THE
    SCITUATE SENIOR CENTER
    Career Corner with Debbie Raymond at the Scituate Senior Center
    333 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA
     
    Do you need help with career decisions? Resume and cover letter preparation? Job searching and networking? Interview practice? Setting up LinkedIn? Join Deb Raymond, experienced career coach and previous group leader for the Scituate 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group, for the newly offered Career Corner.
     
    The Career Corner will be held on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Deb will offer guidance in all areas of career related needs. She brings 20 years of experience as a Career Coach and is passionate about helping others move their lives forward.
     
    Please call the Council on Aging for more information or to make an appointment at (781) 545-8722.
     
     
    CHILDREN'S HAPPENINGS
     
    COMFORT KITS IN THE CHILDREN'S ROOM!
    Introducing a new item in the Children’s Room—Comfort Kits!
    Library comfort kits can be used in the library (one kit stays in-house at all times) or borrowed from the Library of Things! Comfort kits are intended to help with a variety of sensory needs, and include things like mindfulness puzzles, a weighted lap blanket, noise-cancelling headphones, and other sensory toys to help facilitate a pleasant library experience. Please email us with any questions!
     
     
    READ TO SPIDER!
    Read to Spider, the Therapy Dog! 
    Saturday| November 4th                                                           
    10-11 AM
    Program Room                              
                              
    On select Saturdays, kids can drop-in between 10:00-11:00 AM to read or listen to their reading with our newest dog, Spider, a gentle chihuahua and great listener!
     
     
     TEEN PROGRAMS
    ONE UP GAMES FOR TEENS 
    One Up Games for Teens                                                 
    Tuesday| November 7th 
    2-5 PM
    Community Room
    For Students in Grades 6-12 
     
    Join us for a video game free play event, hosted by Massachusetts eSport and gaming venue, One Up Games! Explore virtual worlds with the Oculus Quest, or play the latest titles on Xbox Series S, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch!
     
    Online registration is required and will begin on Monday, October 23, 2023.
    Beginning October 23rd, you will be able to register at this link.
     
    HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP FOR TEENS!
    Holiday Ornament Workshop for Teens 
    Wednesday| November 29th 
    4-5:30 PM
    Community Room
    For Students in Grades 6-12
     
    Join us for a festive afternoon of hammering on metal! Metalsmith Heather Beck will teach you how to texture designs onto a copper or aluminum ornament that you will treasure for years to come!
     
    Online registration is required and begins on November 6, 2023.
    Beginning November 6th, you will be able to register at this link.
     
    MAGIC: THE GATHERING 
     
    Magic: The Gathering 
    Tuesday| November 14th & 28th 
    4-5 PM 
    Program Room 
    Drop-in Program for Students in Grades 4-12
     
     
    Come cast spells and battle wizards with others who share your interest in Magic: The Gathering. Both beginners and experienced players welcome! Bring your own cards or use the ones we have here! Yummy snacks will be served.
     
     
    THE FRIENDS OF THE SCITUATE TOWN LIBRARY
     
    Stop by the 2nd Chapter Bookstore to grab some titles at an excellent price! 
     
                                                                        
    Bookstore Hours:
    Monday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    Wednesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
     
    Your purchases go to support the Friends of the Library's generous funding of museum passes and programming at the Scituate Town Library.
     
    For information on how to donate books, please see the Friends of the Library website. 
     
     
    SAVE MONEY WITH A MUSEUM PASS!
     
       
     
    Museum Passes are provided to Scituate residents through the generosity of the Friends of the Scituate Town Library. These passes allow discounted admission to a variety of Museums and Zoos.
     
    This month we are highlighting the Museum of Science! 
     
    One family is pass available each day the Museum is open. This pass allows half price admission for up to four people. 
    Here is an example of a receipt displaying the 50% saved for a family of three with a library museum pass!
     
    To reserve a museum pass, call the library at (781) 545-8727, or book online through this direct link.
     
     
     
     
     
     
    LIBRARY OF THINGS SPOTLIGHT
    ORION STARBLAST TELESCOPE
     
     
     
    The Orion StarBlast telescope was generously donated to the Scituate Town Library by the South Shore Astronomical Society. It comes with a folding pocket seasonal star chart that glows in the dark, as well as the National Geographic guide to the night sky of North America.
     
    In addition to its convenient portability, this telescope's easy-to-use operation makes it very beginner friendly. Any user is able to enjoy bright and clear views of the Moon and planets, as well as distant objects like star clusters and galaxies!
     
    To place a hold on this item, you can use this direct link or call the library at (781) 545-8727.
     
    VISIT THE LIBRARY GALLERY
    Scituate Arts Association & Front Street Art Gallery
    at the Library Gallery
     
     
    “Harvest Tableaux” from October 18th to November 20th
     
    Gallery artists Candace Clark, Dick Copello, Janet Cornacchio and Mary LoPiccolo are
    sharing depictions of harvest time. Come see paintings depicting the lovely season of
    fall and its harvests.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    “Cityscapes” from November 15th to January 2nd

    Gallery Artists Bart Blumberg (a photographer), Maureen Brookfield (a watercolorist), Kathleen Mogayzel (a mixed media/printmaker) and Jody Regan (a watercolorist) share their depictions of cities around the world. Come visit the Library Gallery walls and
    enjoy paintings and photographs of local and exotic places.
     
     
     
    WHAT TO READ NEXT?
    STAFF PICKS: Heather Recommends...
    The heart of it all
    by Christian Kiefer

    Set in an America of increasing unsurety, this breathtaking novel focuses on the members of three very families in a small, declining Ohio town where they are both divided and bound by their differences.
    STAFF PICKS: Kristina Recommends...
    A man of two faces : a memoir, a history, a memorial
    by Viet Thanh Nguyen

    Exploring the necessity of both forgetting and of memory, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author expands the genre of personal memoir by acknowledging larger stories of refugeehood, colonization and ideas about Vietnam and America as well as a deep emotional openness about his life as a father and a son.
    STAFF PICKS: Kelly Recommends...
    Sally Brady's Italian adventure
    by Christina Lynch

    An effervescent gossip columnist secretly satirizing Europe's upper crust in 1940, Sally Brady finds herself stranded in wartime Italy with only her biting wit, a fake passport and an elastic sense of right and wrong where she must combat tragedy with comedy to save her friends and find her way home. 
    LET THE LIBRARIANS PICK FOR YOU: GET A BAGFUL!
    No time to browse in the Library? Want to just swing by and leave with some fantastic choices just for you? We're happy to provide you with a surprise bag of books for you to check out and return! These requests are so much fun for staff to receive.  Use our Book Pack, Books & Bites, and Book Bundles services! We'll pack a bag of books, check it out to you, and put it in our Self-Serve Holds area! Each service is described below. See if it's right for you and request yours today!
     
    BOOK PACKS FOR ADULTS
    Can't decide what you want to read? No time to put items on hold? Want to be surprised when you open your bag? Request a "pack" of 5 thematic books chosen for you by the Scituate Town Library staff.  We will call you when the pack is ready for pick up! Please allow at least 48 hours for processing. 
    BOOK BITES FOR TEENS
    Get up to three personally picked library books and a yummy snack of your choice! Fill out the form today. Please allow at least 48 hours for processing.
    BOOK BUNDLES FOR KIDS
    Request  a "bundle" of 5-7 thematic titles, chosen for you by the Scituate Town Library Children's Staff.  We call you when the bundle is ready for pick up! Picture books, chapter books... you decide! Please allow at least 48 hours for processing. 
    LET THE LIBRARIANS PICK FOR YOU: GET A LIST!
    Would you like a list of titles picked just for you? Fill out our form and we'll pick books we think you might like and send you a list for you to explore at your own pace! Our book lists for adults and children offer a truly personalized, curated reading experience. Since we started these services a few years ago we've provided hundreds and hundreds of lists to our patrons! Get yours today!
     
    BOOK MATCH FOR ADULTS
    Use this link to get your very own list!
    BOOK MATCH FOR KIDS
    Use this link to get your very own list!
     
    INFORMATION ON LIBRARY SERVICES 
    • All of our electronic resources are highlighted on our home page under the dropdown menus of Reading & Entertainment and Research. Look for Overdrive (Libby), Hoopla, Kanopy, and more for downloadable and streaming books, movies, audiobooks and magazines. 
    • Need a card or having trouble with an existing or lost card? Please call or email the Circulation Staff.
    • Need research assistance? Please call or email our Reference Staff.
    • Need help with children's or teens services? Please call or email our Youth Services Staff. 
    • Many of our library apps require a PIN. If you have never changed your PIN, the default is "OCLN". If you encounter problems, please call us or email Circulation Staff.
    Have questions? 
    Send us an email at any of the contacts listed above, or contact Library Director Jessi Finnie with questions. 
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    Scituate Library
    85 Branch Street
    Scituate, Massachusetts 02066
    (781) 545-8727
    www.scituatetownlibrary.org