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October 2012October 2012October 2012October 2012

“What is more important in a library than anything else is the fact that it exists.” - Archibald MacLeish

New Improved Catalog Coming Soon! On November 28, all Waukesha County public libraries will

see a new improved catalog. Not only will there be a new look, there will be an easier

log-in process, easier searching, text notifications, the ability to keep your reading history and more.

Here’s how the upgrade will impact you:

- The catalog upgrade will occur between Nov. 20-27 and no materials will be due during this time.

Between Nov. 20-27, you WILL be able to: -Visit the library during regular open hours.

- Check out all types of material. - Register for a library card.

- Keep your position in the holds queue.

You will NOT be able to: - Login to your account.

- View the online catalog from home. -Renew materials. - Pay fines/fees.

- Place new holds (NOV. 7-27) Thank you for your patience! You are going to love the

changes!

Friends of the New Berlin Library, Inc. Friends of the New Berlin Library, Inc. Friends of the New Berlin Library, Inc. Friends of the New Berlin Library, Inc.

Mark Your Calendar for the Nutcracker Sweets!

6th Annual Nutcracker Sweets

Saturday, December 1st

9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

Community Room

Featuring…

A cookie walk, unique Christmas ornaments and craft items, mini book sale, nut sale and raffle.

Additional details to come!

A Great Book Sale!

$4,017.15 – that is the amount brought in from the sale of books and media at the Friends’ September book sale. Thank you ever so much to all who helped make our sale a success, whether you donated or bought books/media or volunteered in some way before, during, or after the sale. Your participation is so much appreciated!

October Author Visits for Youth and Teens

Markelle Grabo– Sunday, October 7, 1:00 p.m. Markelle is a New Berlin Young Adult author and 2012 graduate of New Berlin West High School. Come hear about her newest book, The Spell Master, which is the 2nd in a series called “Journey Into the Realm.” Books will be available for purchase. Youth Program Room

Marcella Kearns– Thursday, October 18, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Marcella is a former New Berlin resident and is now an actress, teaching artist and poet currently residing in Milwaukee. She has appeared in many local theater productions including First Stage Theater. If you love autumn, you’ll love this interactive dramatic reading from her new book The Scaffold Rhymes. Children can wear their Halloween costumes if they wish! This program is for children and adults who love autumn! Books will be available for purchase. Community Room

Shelf Help Tips & Tricks for Using the Library’s Resources

If you would like to see a particular topic covered in this column, please feel free to send an

email to nbinfo@newberlinlibrary.org.

This month’s topic: Series Collections in the Youth and Young Adult Areas

By Marnie Schmidt, Adult Services Librarian Adults aren’t the only ones who want more of a good thing when it comes to books. Kids,too, become attached to certain characters and are certainly willing to tear through the next book in the series that continues the story. If you have a youngster or three in your life– or if you are a kid at heart– the Youth and Young Adult areas of the New Berlin Library each proudly display sizable Series Collections, featuring a variety of storylines. One of the series collections in the Youth area is the Easy Reader Series Collection. Easy readers are books designed for children who are beginning to read or are relatively new readers. The books, varying by reading level, are illustrated and have a controlled vocabulary. In this section, you can find series such as Amelia Bedelia, Cam Jansen, Horrible Harry and Nate the Great.

Some of the series follow a chronological storyline while others are a series of different adventures and can be read in any order. The Youth area is also home to the Youth Series Collection, which boasts a vast array of genres and storylines. In this section, you will find popular series as the A to Z Mysteries, Boxcar Children,

Captain Underpants, Geronimo Stilton, Judy Moody, and Mysteries in Our National Parks. A couple of newer series include Echo and that Bat Pack, a series in which three children team up with a bat to solve mysteries, and Myth-O-Mania, a playful series based on Greek myths. This collection also includes books that might not be technically thought of as a series, but certainly belong grouped together. These include Jokes books, I Spy/ Look ‘n Find books, and Superheroes books. The Young Adult Series Collection is also host to a diverse set of series. Within, you will find series about beautiful, popular rich teens such as A-List and Clique as well as series about supernatural teens such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and T*witches and Christian-based series such as Left Behind and A Life of Faith. In each series collection, the items are arranged in alphabetical order by series title. If you are looking for a particular series, you can do a series search in our cat-alog. If you are not finding what you are looking for, you can also try a keyword or author search. If a title you are looking for is checked out, you can put a hold on the item. When the item comes in, the library will contact you and hold it for you behind the Circulation Desk. If you are looking for a title that New Berlin Public Library does not own, but another CAFÉ library does, you can place a hold to have the item sent to New Berlin. If no CAFÉ libraries own a title you are looking for, a Reference Librarian would be happy to place an interlibrary loan request for you. Remember that library staff will always be happy to assist you.

ElderCare ElderCare Focus Group of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

Open to the public. All ages are welcome. ElderCare Programs are held at the New Berlin Public Library on the

2nd Thursday of each month in the Community Room from 10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

“Update on Health Care Reform and Medicare Open

Enrollment” Thursday, October 11th, 2012

State pharmacy associations play a big part in shaping legislation.

Lobbyist Tom Engel will give you an insight on developments in health care reform and its impact on seniors. Learn about the

future of Wisconsin’s Senior Care prescription drug program. Medicare’s open enrollment for health and drug plans for 2013 will begin

October 15th. and ends December 7th, 2012. Insurance Specialist Debbie Bisswurm will describe recent

Medicare changes. Debbie will share tips on what you should consider in choosing the right plan for you.

Tom Engel

Vice President of Public Affairs Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW)

Debbie Bisswurm

Waukesha County SHIP Outreach Specialist Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR)

All Seniors are invited to these FREE educational programs that are open to the public. Mission Statement: Eldercare Focus Group of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Area professionals from varied disciplines have developed the ElderCare Focus Group of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. to help address the health, financial, legal and social issues facing an aging America. Through seminars, this group will help educate seniors and their families in how to deal with elder life-planning issues by providing peace of mind and solutions on how to maintain independence.

Home Delivery Program We offer a home delivery program! If you are a resident of New Berlin and unable to visit our library, we will pick up and deliver library materials you request. Materials include regular and large print books, paperbacks, books on cassette and CD, music CDs and DVDs. This is a free library service. If you are interested or have questions regarding the program, please contact Natalie Beacom at 262-785-4980 or visit our web-site: www.newberlinlibrary.org.

Mystery Discussions-

Monday, October 8

Mystery of the Month (MOM): 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Book: A Grave Talent by Laurie R. King

Meets in 2nd Floor Conference Room

Agatha: 2:00-3:30 p.m. *

Meets in 2nd Floor Quiet Reading Room

* This is a patron-led discussion group. Books will be

provided at the meeting by the library.

Popular Fiction -Never Ending Stories

Wednesday, October 17, 7:00-8:45 p.m.

Meets in 2nd Floor Quiet Reading Room

(Titles vary; please call for monthly selections.)

Classics Book Club Wednesday, October 24, 10:00-11:45 a.m. Classic book available September 4 at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required. Contact the library at 262-785-4980 or email: nbinfo@newberlinlibrary.org to reserve your spot.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

“Book“Book“Book“Book----2222----Movie Discussion”Movie Discussion”Movie Discussion”Movie Discussion” October 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 2nd Floor Quiet Reading Room

We will be screening and discussing the

film adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer’s “Everything is Illuminated.”

FILM DOCUMENTARY SERIES

Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas

Shrugged

Monday, October 1,

2:00-4:30 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room; registration required. Novelist and social philosopher Ayn Rand shook up the literary world with the publication of Atlas Shrugged, her deeply political novel. This documentary exam-ines the roots of her ideas and how they are manifesting in contemporary American society. Please join us for great films followed by wonderful discussions!

Artist of the Month

Michael Cochenet Photography

Each month, the New Berlin Library features a different local artist.

Artwork hangs on the south wall in the library’s lobby near the east entrance. Please take a look and enjoy the

creativity of your local artists! Most items are available for purchase.

If you are interested in buying a piece, please contact the artist.

“The compassion to care, the leadership to conquer”

Caregiver Support GroupCaregiver Support GroupCaregiver Support GroupCaregiver Support Group Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6:30Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6:30Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6:30Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6:30----8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room Does someone you love have Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of mental loss? Join our Caregiver Support Group where you will find a safe place to share where people will understand and listen.

NBPL Coupon Corral

“Pay” it forward with the NBPL coupon exchange. Near the 1st floor copy machine is a coupon corral.

Bring a coupon, take a coupon and let’s share in the savings together!

Believe in ghosts or spirits? Skeptical about the paranormal? People with all viewpoints are welcome to come to an informational session about hauntings by the

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS OF MILWAUKEE (PIM).PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS OF MILWAUKEE (PIM).PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS OF MILWAUKEE (PIM).PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS OF MILWAUKEE (PIM). Thursday, October 25, 6:30 p.m.Thursday, October 25, 6:30 p.m.Thursday, October 25, 6:30 p.m.Thursday, October 25, 6:30 p.m.

Community Room Founded in 2007, the group has investigated several locations, including the Milwaukee Public

Museum, Riverside Theater and several area residences. The group will be on hand to discuss types of hauntings, the ways they as a team investigate claims of the paranormal along with information on

how to be an investigator. Evidence will also be showcased from prior PIM investigations.

Come with questions. Leave with answers. For more information about this program, please contact Jerry Dombraski by calling

262-785-4980 or emailing jdombras@newberlinlibrary.org.

Learn About the Artist

Monday, October 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m. “My Architect: A Son’s Journey”

Monday, October 29, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

“Glass Artistry”

2nd Floor Conference Room

Crafts

Monday Night Crochet Group– Capture the Color of Fall! Mondays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012 | 6:30- 7:30 p.m. Would you like to learn crochet? Do you need help with tricky stitches or projects that have you stumped? Would you like to learn something new or improve your talents? Come join the NBPL Adult Crochet Group and spend an hour crocheting with friends! *A staff member may not always be available to moderate.

New Berlin Connects– Harvest Festival Monday, October 29, 2:00—4:00 p.m.

During the past year, a group of New Berlin residents have worked with

UW– Madison on a federally funded grant project called “New Berlin Connects.” It’s time to share their findings! UW-Madison researchers will be on hand to demonstrate the new technology being developed to help older adults

remain living independently by connecting them with the people and resources in the community. Come learn more about this groundbreaking research!

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As an introduction to the 2013 Wisconsin Humanities Council book discussion

series entitled Oil: Past, Present, Future, there will be a showing of the PBS series The Prize based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book by Daniel Yergin.

October 18th - “Our Plan” & “Empires of Oil” October 25th—”Black Giant” & “War and Oil”

November 1st—”Crude Diplomacy” & “Powers to the Producers”

November 8th—”Tinderbox” & “New Order of Oil”

The series will be shown in the Conference Room

from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Please contact Jerry Dombraski for more information.

Wisconsin’s Digital Library Download Center [Formerly OverDrive] October 2012 Help Clinics

The Wisconsin’s Digital Library Help Clinic is an opportunity to receive assistance with accessing and checking out eBooks as well as loading them onto your computer, reader, or mobile device.

Tuesday, October 9, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Monday, October 29, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

October Computer Workshops

“Bare Bones Computer and Internet” Tuesday, October 2, 9:30-11:00 a.m

This workshop will provide hands-on experience for those who have little to no experien ce with computers or the Internet. Topics include using a mouse,

how to use the library’s computers, getting onto th e Internet, typing in web addresses, navigating web p ages,

and toolbar functions.

This class requires registration. No computer or In ternet experience is necessary.

“Beginning Microsoft Word” Tuesday, October 23, 2:00– 3:30 p.m.

This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the ma ny uses of Microsoft Word and detail how to create, format, edit and sav e documents using this

program.

This class requires registration and “Bare Bones Co mputer & Internet” or comparable experience.

Open Lab

Tuesday, October 16, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Open lab is an opportunity to receive assistance with computer tasks such as

setting up an email or Facebook account, working on the Internet or Microsoft Office programs...and more. No registration is required.

Storytimes Mondays: Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Now through October 15 November 5– December 10 For “independent” children only. Caregivers do not stay in the room. Registration is required. Tuesdays: Toddler Time for 2 yr. olds at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Now through October 16 November 6—December 11 Registration is required. Wednesdays: Lapsit Storytime for children under 2 yrs. at 9:30 a.m. No registration required. Preschool Storytime at 1:30 p.m. Registration required. For independent children. Caregivers do not stay in the room. Now through October 17 November 7—December 12 Thursdays: Storytime for 2’s & 3’s This storytime is for older 2’s & younger 3’s and their caregivers at 9:30 a.m. Registration required. Preschool Storytime at 1:30 p.m. Registration required. For independent children. Caregivers do not stay in the room. Now through October 18 November 8—December 13 Evening Storytimes: All ages 2nd Wednesday and 4th Thursday each month at 7:00 p.m. No registration required. October 10, 25 November 14, 15* December 12, 20** * Date change due to Thanksgiving. ** Dec. 20 is Santa’s visit and will replace Bedtime Stories for 12/27.

For School-agers

Lego Club For ages 5 and up.

2nd and 4th Saturday each month, October through May, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

The Library provides the Legos. No pre-registration is necessary; however,

participants should check in at the Youth Services Desk. When the room is filled to

capacity(25 people), we will no longer be able to let others in.

Mother Daughter Club For girls ages 8-12 & their moms.

3rd Saturday of the month, November– February, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Registration required. Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 16

Friday Playgroup

Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. This is a social opportunity for

young children and their adults to meet others at the library to play

together and read together. Friday Playgroup is every

Friday, year-round. Though pre-registration is not necessary, participants must check in at the

Youth Services Desk before entering the program room. When

the room is filled to capacity (25 people: children & adults), we will no longer be able to let others

in.

FOR PARENTS & EDUCATORS

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Asthma Education Program Tues. Oct. 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Community Room Learn more about what triggers asth-ma, how to better control your child’s

asthma and other helpful tips. Presented by Fight Asthma Milwaukee.

Sponsored by Southwest Pediatrics. Contact Michelle at 262-814-7076 to

register.

Your ADHD Child and School Tues. Oct. 23, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Community Room Learn more about parenting a child with ADHD, tips to make dealing with your child’s ADHD easier and coping skills

for your child. Contact Michelle at 262-814-7076 to

register.

Sign Language Storytime

Wed. Oct. 24, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Join us for a special storytime! A certified baby sign

language instructor with Signing Time will present a fall-themed sign language with books, fingerplays and songs.

This storytime is geared for babies, toddlers, preschoolers

and their caregivers. Registration required.

October 2012

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Preschool Storytime @ 9:30 & 10:30am Film. Doc. Disc. 2:00-4:30pm Crochet Club 6:30pm

2 Toddler Time @ 9:30 & 10:30am Computer Class 9:30am Alzheimer Support Group 6:30pm

3 Lapsit Storytime @ 9:30am Preschool Storytime @ 1:30pm

4 Storytime for 2’s & 3’s @ 9:30am Preschool Storytime 1:30pm

5 Playgroup 9:30am

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7 Markelle Grabo Author Visit 1:00pm

8 Preschool Storytime @ 9:30 & 10:30am Myst. Bk. Disc 1:30pm Agatha Club 2:00pm Crochet Club 6:30

9 Toddler Time @ 9:30 & 10:30am EBook Help Clinic 10:00-11:00am Parenting Program on Asthma 6:00-8:00pm

10 Lapsit Storytime @ 9:30am Preschool Storytime @ 1:30pm Bedtime Stories 7:00pm

11 Storytime for 2’s & 3’s @ 9:30am Eldercare Program 10am-12pm Preschool Storytime 1:30pm

12 Playgroup 9:30am

13 Lego Club 10:00-11:00am

14 15 Preschool Storytime @ 9:30 & 10:30am Learn About the Artist Program 1:30-3:30pm Crochet Club 6:30

16 Toddler Time @ 9:30 & 10:30am Open Lab 10:00-11:00am

17 Lapsit Storytime @ 9:30am

Preschool Storytime @ 1:30pm Never Ending Stories 7:00pm

18 Storytime for 2’s & 3’s @ 9:30am

Marcella Kearns Author Visit 10:30am Preschool Storytime @ 1:30pm PBS Film Series 1:30-3:30pm

19 Playgroup 9:30am

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21 22 Crochet Club 6:30

23 Computer Class 9:30am Parenting Program on ADHD 6:00-8:00pm

24 Sign Language Storytime 9:30-10:30am Classics Book Club 10:00am

25 PBS Film Series 1:30-3:30pm Book2Movie Disc. 5:30-8:30pm Paranormal Program 6:30pm Bedtime Stories 7:00pm

26 Playgroup 9:30am

27 Lego Club 10:00-11:00am

28 29 EBook Help Clinic 10:00-11:00 Learn About the Artist Program 1:30-3:30pm New Berlin Connects 2:00pm Crochet Club 6:30

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