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LIBRARY ADVOCATE

January 26, 2012


Meet the staff

Come into the library and meet the New Assistant Director Connie Collier. Connie is a long- time Braintree resident and long-time employee of the Thayer Public Library. Connie received her MLIS degree from the University of Rhode Island and has worked in various positions at the library since completing her degree. 
We are delighted she is part of the Thayer Public Library team. 

Chinese New Year Craft

Come celebrate the Chinese New Year by making a fun Chinese New Year craft project. The after school Crafts for children is Thursday, Jan. 31 at 3:45 p.m. No registration is needed. For more information, call 781-848-0405. Ext 4425

Computer boot camp for beginners 

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010, Introduction to Excel 2010, Everything Google, Computer Series 
There is still time to sign up for computer classes scheduled for January and February. Topics include email, Microsoft Word, and a 3-part series introducing computers and Internet searching. Classes are free but class size is limited and registration is required. You may register in person on the lower level or call 781-848-0405 x4417. Registrants must have basic familiarity using a mouse and keyboard.

Winter Story time at the library

Book Babies offers songs and simple books for infants and toddlers through 24 months on Mondays at 9:15. This program will last about 20 minutes and registration is not required.

Stories, songs and a simple craft are available for ages 2-3 on Mondays at 10 a. m. and 11 a.m. Registration is not required. 
Longer stories, songs and a more involved craft are offered for 3-5 on Wednesdays at 10am and 1pm. Registration is required.

Donate Books! 
The Friends of Thayer Public Library need gently used books for their ongoing book sale. All books, except textbooks, are welcome. All donations benefit the library and may be brought to the lower level. Thank you for supporting your library.

Cold outside, Warm up with these hot reads.

Hot Pursuit by Suzanne Brockman
Hot Lights, cold steel: life, death, and sleepless nights in a surgeons first year by Michael Collins
Hot Mahogany a Stone Barrington novel by Stuart Woods.


This column is submitted by Terri Stano, Director of Thayer Public Library with contributions from our professional staff librarians. Our goal is to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and its services.

 

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