An example of a non-library event held in the Library Community Room
Selling on E-Bay
On Thursday December 4 the local Post Office provided a session on how to sell on E-Bay. The session included information on setting up an account, how to add items for sale, etc. One copy of the information provided to the participants is available for review at the Reference Desk. Ask the Reference Desk for more information. ______________________________________________________________________________
Upcoming Events:
For events scheduled in December click here. The "Stomp" program scheduled in November has been postponed and will be rescheduled.
Recent Library events: (sample of past events)
Participants in the Adult Book Discussion group at the Southwick
Public Library may pick up and pay for September's selection:
"Remarkable Creatures" by Tracy Chevalier beginning Monday, August 1,
2011 while supplies last.
The book is characterized by the Los Angeles Times as
"Engrossing...[an] illuminating story of women finding fulfillment in
shared passions and the bonds of friendship."
The fall discussion session will begin with the Chavalier book
on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community
Room. Interested patrons are always welcome to participate.
Computer Workshops Slated
The Southwick Public Library will present a series of three free computer workshops for adults beginning with a computer overview on Tuesday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m. which will be facilitated by Frank B. Quirk a retired instructor/trainer with Northeastern University whose work included teaching computer skills to adults. Registration by adult patrons in good standing should be completed as soon as possible.
The three-program series will consist of three one-hour instruction periods in the Community Room, and on the 19th with a one-hour session on keyboard and mouse use, if needed. The 19th will also include Internet concepts/ equipment/ terminology, Internet access and navigation, and security.
The Wednesday, July 27, 2011 session will feature Email, creating Email accounts, ID and password, and sending and receiving.
Finally, the Tuesday, August 2, 2011 session will concentrate on entering and editing text for word processing/resumes/forms.
The registration form, outlining both interest and knowledge, needs to be completed in advance, and will be available at the Circulation Desk of the library. No phone registrations will be accepted.
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Library Link's is the monthly Library newsletter. This newsletter is available by mail to members of the Friends of the Southwick Public Library as well as available at the Circulation Desk of the Library and on this website.
Recent Library events: (sample of past events)
Wednesday February 16, 2011
As part of the Picturing America series the Library hosted a program entitled: "Spirits of 76". This program like all programs sponsored by the Library is free and open to the public. This particular program is funded by the Friends of the Southwick Public Library.
October 13, 2010
As part of the Picturing America series the Library hosted a program on American Indians. It was held on October 13, 2010 with a number of local residents. This event was held after the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Southwick Public Library which is funding the Picturing America series.
July 13, 2010
On July 13, 2010 the Library hosted an event called Wingmasters, Birds of Prey. The event open to the public at no cost included 5 birds including a hawk, eagle and owls. It was held at the Town Hall Auditorium. The event was well attended with more than 50 people attending. This particular program was funded by the Southwick Cultural Council an organization funded in part by the Mass Cultural Council.
A book discussion group meets monthly ask at the Circulation Desk for details.
A knitting group meets monthly at the Library. For more information read the flyers inside the front door of the Library or ask at the Circulation Desk.
During the month activities for children and young adults are held. For more information on upcoming events or check the Library calendar on the Town website www.southwickma.org/library, check the June 2011 issue of Library Links click hereor call the Library for more information.
For information on conferences, workshops and other business subjects being held in the greater Springfield area check the Southwick Economic Development Commission website at www.southwickma.info or click here
February 2011
The Library will have a display at the upcoming Southwick Home & Business Show on February 5, 2011 at Town Hall. The event is free and open to the public. It will be held 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A number of local businesses will be exhibitors and food samples will be available. A contribution of a food item for the Southwick Food Pantry would be appreciated. The event is sponsored by the Southwick Economic Development Commission. For more information visit www.southwickma.info
December 2010 Help Decorate for Winter in the Children’s Room at Southwick Public Library
Visit Southwick Public Library December 1-11 and brighten up the Children’s Room by decorating a set of paper mittens to hang in the library. Write your name and the name of your favorite winter story on the mittens and we will display them throughout the winter months. Look for new seasonal stories, as well as old favorites, on our display racks.
For more information, visit or call the Children’s Room at 569-1221x4.
Count the Snowflakes in the Children’s Room at Southwick Public Library
Find
and count the snowflakes on display, and hidden, in the Children’s Room
at Southwick Public Library on your visit during the week of December
13-18 and you will have a chance to win a jar of candy! After finding the snowflakes, the Children’s Librarian will give you a chance for a drawing for this sweet treat. The winner’s name will be announced on the library bulletin board on December 20.
For more information, visit or call the Children’s Room at 569-1221x4.
October 2010
The Friends Annual Fall Book Sale is now scheduled. For complete details click here or for the October 2010 issue of Library Linksclick here.
September 2010
For information on events and activities for September click here to view the September issue of Library Links the monthly newsletter of the Southwick Public Library. The September 8 evening program was well attended with 28 people attending.
Library Links
To read the current issueclick here. Paper copies of Library Links are available at the Circulation Desk at the Library. Members of the Friends of the Southwick Public Library receive a copy of Library Links newsletter mailed to them. Forms to join the Friends for 2011 are now available at the Circulation Desk.
Library now offers new Job Hunting services online as of February 1, 2010
The Southwick Public Library as a recipient of a grant from the Friends of the Southwick Public Library will offer a new online service for job seekers and those considering changing careers. For more information click here, read the article in the February issue ofLibrary Links or ask at the Reference Desk.
For information on other job/career events click here. __________________________________________________________________________________
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