Summer hours begin
July 1
M-Th. 9-8
Fri. 9-5
Sat. 9-1
Sun CLOSED
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Greetings,
Here's a quick message from the Library about some
programs and news that you might be interested in.
If you are getting this newsletter for the first
time and have any questions or concerns, or would
like to be removed from the list please e-mail James
Miller at
jmiller@simsburylibrary.info
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A NEW
DAY.....A NEW WAY: A program for women in transition
Tuesday June 8
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
PROGRAM RM
A panel of three
professional women will show you how to take control
of your legal, financial and home life. Attorney
Laura Klein, Financial Advisor Sharon Alleman and
Certified Interior Decorator Ilona House will show
you how to:
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Protect yourself
legally. Are you so crazy in love that you don't
need to protect yourself?
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Expand your
financial horizons. Successful women invest in
themselves. Shouldn't you?
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Rejuvenate your
home with color. Could you use color to
rejuvenate your home and harness your personal
power?
Join us for an evening of great ideas and
inspiration.
This program is co-sponsored by the Simsbury Senior
Center.
Please
click here or call 658-7663 to sign-up.
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Summer Reading Program: Something for Teens and
Something for Adults
IMAGINE: TEEN SUMMER CHALLENGE AT THE SIMSBURY PUBLIC
LIBRARY
The Simsbury Public Library is proud to once again
present a teen summer program for students entering
grades 7 through 12. The program will run from June 21
through August 19. Through the generosity of the
Friends of the Simsbury Public Library and private
donors, the Library expects to raise $1000 for the
"teen reading charity challenge".. For every book the
teens read this summer, the Library will donate $1 to
the Kenya School Libraries Program run by
booksbuildhope.orgthrough Books for Africa. For
more information on the Kenya School Libraries Program
or Books for Africa, see their websites:
www.BooksBuildHope.organd
www.BooksForAfrica.org.
In addition to the charity challenge, teens will be
asked to challenge themselves through workshops and
activities offered through the Library. These include
Improv/Acting with Amanda Mulé; Dance with Jessica
Sikora; Manga/Anime Drawing with Akina Fukawa and 4
Super Mario Bros. Smashfests with Michael Ray. All
summer program reading participants will be eligible
to win two great prizes from the YMCA and vouchers for
the huge Friends book sale in September. Program
participants will present a Teen Showcase on August
19.
Workshop registration starts immediately. Registration
for the reading program begins on June 21. All
participants may sign up in person at the Adult
Information Desk, on-line at
www.simsburylibrary.info(teen link) or by phone at
860-658-7663 x2200.
FOR
THE ADULTS
Bedside Reading Talks This Summer - Find Your Next
Favorite Book
courtesy of iStock
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This summer the library will host a series called
"Beside Reading" for the adults. Every Friday at 2pm,
starting June 25, our librarians will lead a half hour
discussion and presentation on different kinds of
bedside reading. Victorian novels, science fiction,
classic comics books, astronomy and much more. Come
come get tips and recommendations from our staff and
share your own.
Find your next favorite book.
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Art
on Display This Month
Charlie (Chaz) Shulman will be displaying his
award winning pen and ink renderings in the program
room for the month of June.
Julia Parker Post continues her display of
travel-inspired paintings in the lower level galleries
and display case.
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From
Transition to Mission
...Discover Your 'Purpose' and Catapult Your Career!
Tuesday, June 8
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Library Program Room
Are you feeling stuck about what you want to do next
in your career or business? Has stress, burn-out, or
the economy squashed your options or energy? Do you
have different ideas but get confused about which one
to pursue?
In this informative and highly interactive session,
learn how to discover your purpose as a unique
strategy to get unstuck and guide your career in a
direction that brings you greater career success and
whole-life prosperity. Learn how and why passion,
purpose, and WHO you are (not just what you do) are
your best clues to naming and then attracting the
career of your dreams.
Jill Berquist is a sought-after transition coach to
high-performance professionals. Specializing in
corporate recruitment and retention for thirteen
years, Jill pursued her own purpose, founding her
national coaching business in 1997. Jill has been
featured in the forbes.com and businessweek.com online
directories for executive coaches. She is co-author of
the stress management book, Oasis in the Overwhelm 28
Day Guide.
Click here or call 658-7663 to register.
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This week in library
programs
To view a of list of the business and computer classes
that the library offers, please
click here to view our calendar. You can sign up
online or call 658-7663 to register.
All classes made possible in part by a generous grant
from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Technology Classes
Improve Your Internet Skills in 60 Minutes!
Monday June 7
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
This is an
introductory class for those of you who have
never used a computer before or have very basic
skills with a computer. We will explore topics
such as getting comfortable with the mouse and
keyboard, using the internet and searching for
information and getting started with email.
This is an ongoing class and patrons are welcome
and encouraged to attend repeatedly until a
comfort level is reached to move onto
intermediate classes.
Head of Adult Services and Simmons College
Computer Science Lecturer James Miller will be
leading this class.
Click here or call 658-7663 to reserve a spot.
The Computer Professor is In
Tuesday June 8 and June 11
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Office of the Head
of Adult Services
Head of Adult
Services and former Simmons College Computer
Science Lecturer James Miller will hold office
hours from 11am to 12pm. He is happy to take any
and all technology questions.
No reservations are needed.
Facebook: Q&A
Wednesday June 9
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
There are many
features on Facebook that most people don't use,
but can maximize your time and enjoyment spent on
the site. Use features such as groups, events,
email, mobile settings to take full advantage of
your account. Facebook can also work for your
business, too!
Head of Adult Services and Simmons College
Computer Science Lecturer James Miller will be
your instructor and will answer specific questions
on this topic.
Click here or call 658-7663 to sign-up.
BUSINESS CLASSES
Career Assessments for Job Seekers
Friday June 11
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bob Volle, Leadership Development and Outplacement
Support Professional will teach you why career
assessment is the foundation to an effective job
search.
You'll learn to identify and articulate your
knowledge, skills, abilities, accomplishments,
likes and dislikes. All of these are helpful in
building your resume, telling your story and
giving focus to your job search.
Click here or call 658-7663 to sign-up
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