Plumb Library Newsletter
September, 2021
In this Issue
Plumb Library Updates - Now with a Notary Public
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Tails and Tales - Summer Library Program 2021 Wrap-up
Falling into September Activities for Kids
Storytime News
Book Buds - Book Clubs for Kids
The Library of Things
Book Group News
Plumb Library Knitters and Crocheters
Museum Pass Updates
Online Resources
 
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Plumb Library Updates - Now with a Notary Public
Library Assistant Jen Frasier is now a Notary Public, as is Marcy Smith at the Congregational Church.  Call us to make an appointment with Jen when you need something notarized. There is no charge for this service.
 
We have a new copier, which will copy, collate, staple, fax, and scan to a thumb drive. Copies cost $.10/page; sending faxes costs $1.00/page; receiving faxes costs $.10/page.  For scanning, bring your own thumb drive or use ours.  
 
 
 
 
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Is your library card peeling, tattered, or worn out from over-use?  Have you lost your card or never had one?  Then September is your lucky month.  We are replacing lost and worn out library cards for free (usually costs a $2 fee) during the month of September. Bring your old library card to us and come away with a brand-new shiny one.  We will also tell you how to download your library card to your phone or device via the SAILS Mobile app.  With your library card, you can access our online services, check out books, DVDs, wifi hotspots, a telescope, MOBY backpacks and more. 
 
 
Tails and Tales - Summer Library Program 2021 Wrap-up
The Tails and Tales Summer Library Program (SLP) concluded on August 14 with an ice cream party at Captain Bonney's for all children who filled a sticker log by August 9.  Teens and Adults who completed a "What's Your Four" log or 2 bingos, received a small prize bag. Thanks to the Captain Bonney's staff for providing us with such a fun location to celebrate, and for all the delicious ice cream flavors and toppings. Special thanks to to the Rochester Lions Club and the Friends of the Library for funding this event!  
 
 We have accomplished a lot since the program started on June 21.  Did you see the blank StickTogether mosaic at the library  in June?  It was just a large blank white sheet of teeny white squares. Due to the efforts of LSLP participants, all 4,000 squares were filled with color tiles and the mystery image, a chameleon, was uncovered.  Even after the image was revealed, participants continued to share their progress.  This resulted in
us "over filling" the mosaic and ending up with a total of 1,150 more tiles earned beyond space available on the mosaic. Every person who participated in the program and shared their logs with us helped achieve this impressive feat!   Thank you!   
  
Based upon survey results, the program was a success!  Mostly everyone from all 3 programs answered YES that they would take part in next year's program, and YES that they would recommend the program to a friend.  Mostly all children's program responders answered that the program INCREASED the children's enjoyment of reading, amount of reading, and voluntary reading! Positive comments and suggestions were also received.  Thank you to everyone who took a minute to fill out a survey.  Your input is very important and helpful! 
 
The success of our program was not only due to all the wonderful participants, but also due to our wonderful sponsors and volunteers!
  • We greatly appreciate the financial support or donations of goods from the Friends of  Plumb Library (Yoga, BackYard Band Jams, Wally Zoom Show, Captain Bonney's gift certificates, prizes and program supplies),Rochester Cultural Council (Hodge Podge),  Rochester Lions Club (Scholastic shiny new books and Captain Bonney's  party), Rochester Firefighters Association (Toe Jam Puppet Band), Rochester Women Club (prizes), Brook Realty, Friend's Marketplace (packaged treats) , Lloyd's Market (candy bags). Captain Bonney's (party venue and free toppings bar), and Rochester Land Trust (Trail Tale)   
  • Several families donated supplies for our treasure chest, or donated almost new books. Thank you!
  • Thanks to our friends at Cervelli's, RMS, the Rochester Fire Department, The Rochester Police Department, First Congregational Church and Captain Bonney's for participating in our "Where's the Whale" program. 
  • Thanks to Friend's Marketplace and The Rochester Senior Center for participating in our "Where's Hodge Podge" program.  
  • We are so happy with our new partnership with the Rochester Land Trust, and the creation of our Trail Tale experience. Thanks to the RLT for supplying our first trail tale book,  "The Gruffalo", helping us set up the book on the trail, and for contributing to the completion prize bag. Thanks to Mattapoisett Library for sharing our second story, "Petra" and for the donation of Velcro by the RLT.  Stay tuned for more Trail Tale adventures!
  • We are especially proud of our Tweens and Teens who were tasked to create programs for younger children and did so expertly!  The Jr. Friends, Girl Scout Troop 62150, Elsie and Blanca, and Tails N Trails 4-H programs were outstanding! These young adults (and of course their troop or club leaders) are superstars!  
  • And, what about the very talented Voci family?  Ms. Liz and her children shared their talents with us again and this year hosted 2 green screen photo shoots.  The resulting photos were absolutely one of a kind!  The Vocis are awesome!  
  • And, of course, how fantastic that our RMS "Tuesdays with Teachers" Team shared some of their very precious summer vacation time with us?   Mrs. Alves, Mrs. Sollauer and Mrs. Johnson are talented and fun! 
  • Mrs. Weigel and family transported COWS to the library for our 4:H Animal Show and Tell. She also made the adults/teen program participants soaps using farm ingredients.  (She also represents our close partnership with RMS!) 
  • Finally, thanks to everyone who SLP'd with us (Signed up, Logged, Participated!) The success of our program is based upon your support!  We thank the dedicated and motivated children (and their caregivers), teens and adults who enjoy and appreciate summer reading, learning and fun at their library! 
Good luck to all youngsters returning to school!  Continue to visit!  Don't wait until SLP 2022!  BTW, we will have a new vendor, iREAD, and the 2022 theme is: 
 
 
 
 
 
Falling into September Activities for Kids
 
Visit the library from September 7 - September 30 to participate in these activities:
 
1.  Find the Bus!  A small school bus will be hiding each week in September in the library.  Find the bus, quietly tell a librarian where it is, and earn a small prize!  The bus will hide for one week and then drive to a new location. 
 
2. Scrambled September Words!  Each week a Fall themed word will be available to unscramble.  Share your guess quietly with a librarian to earn a small prize!  Each word will be available for a week.  Pre-readers can be given a picture clue. 
 
3. Facebook and Creativebug Fun! 
Like our Facebook page and  then check it each Saturday in September for a DIY activity from CreativeBug.  Contact Ms. Lisa if you need materials.  Share one of the activities you complete to earn a small prize. 
 
 
 
Storytime News
Due to circumstances beyond our control, all Storytimes are cancelled for the Fall Session.  Please contact Ms. Lisa (lfuller@sailsinc.org) with any questions.  She is happy to discuss alternatives for you and your child. 
 
 
Book Buds - Book Clubs for Kids
Book Buds Teen Book Club for grades 6 and up 
Friday, September 10, 2021  
4:00 - 4:45 PM 
 
Please contact Ms. Lisa (lfuller@sailsinc.org)  if you are interested in attending the September meeting of Book Buds Teen, a book club for readers in grades 6 and above. The club will meet outside at the library (weather permitting) or at the First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall. 
 
A snack will be provided but please bring your own drink.
 
Book Buds Tween for children in grades 4-6
Saturday, September 11, 2021
10:00 - 10:45 AM
  Please contact Ms. Lisa (lfuller@sailsinc.org)  if you are interested in attending the September meeting of Book Buds Tween, a book club for readers in grades 4-6.  The club will meet outside at the library (weather permitting) or at the First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall.        
 
A snack will be provided but please bring your own drink.
                       
Book Buds Jr. Book Club (ages 6-8)
Saturday, September 11, 2021
11:00- 11:45 AM
 
Please contact Ms. Lisa (lfuller@sailsinc.org) if you are interested in attending the September Meeting of Book Buds Jr., a Children's Book Club for early readers ages 6-8. Children should bring a favorite book they would like to share. Children will be asked to talk about their favorite part of the story, a favorite page, or a favorite illustration.  Children are also encouraged to read a page (or two!) out loud!
  
The club will meet outside at the library (weather permitting) or at the First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall. 
 
 A snack will be provided but please bring your own drink. 
 
 
The Library of Things
Did you know....
 
that the library loans out more than books and DVDs?
Check out what's available in the "Library of Things"!
 
One Week Checkout
WiFi Hotspots (waiver required) - good for taking on trips, camping, or if relatives are visiting
 
Snowshoes for adults and children
 
Telescope (waiver required)                   
 
Yarn swift and ball winder
 
Ukulele kit
 
Voltage Meter
 
 
 
Two Week Checkout
Moby Outdoor Science Packs are designed to get the whole family outside and exploring the world in our own backyard. All Moby packs include a collection of books and materials that appeal to a wide range of ages, from kids to adults. The following are available for checkout:
Stargazing
Animal Tracks
Nature Photography
Nature Journaling
Pond Life
Weather
Rock Hounding
On the Seashore
Camping
Wildflowers
Bird Watching
Insects
 
Other local libraries have more Things that you can check out, including a Podcast studio, ghost hunting kit, fishing poles, lawn games, and more. Call them or check their websites for more details.
 
 
 
 
 
Book Group News
The Plumb Library Book Group will meet on Thursday, September 16 at 6:30 PM in person in the "Little Hundred Acre Woods", weather permitting or on Zoom if the weather is bad.  We will be discussing Colson Whitehead's "Underground Railroad".
   
 
The next book will be "The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal about Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power", by Deidre Mask. Copies will be available at the library, and can be found on Libby. We will meet on October 28.
 
 
 
The Underground Railroad : a novel
by Colson Whitehead

The award-winning author of The Noble Hustle chronicles the daring survival story of a cotton plantation slave in Georgia, who, after suffering at the hands of both her owners and fellow slaves, races through the Underground Railroad with a relentless slave-catcher close behind.
The address book : what street addresses reveal about identity, race, wealth, and power
by Deirdre Mask

Tells the story of how streets got their names and houses their numbers, and why something as seemingly mundane as an address can save lives or enforce power. Illustrations.
Plumb Library Knitters and Crocheters 
 
If you're interested in participating in a knitters/crocheters meetup, send your email address to the Library Director, groberts@sailsinc.org.  All knitting meet-ups will be outside, Wednesdays from noon - 1:30 PM near the gazebo.  Bring your lunch, beverage, lawn chair, and knitting.  All are welcome!
 
 
Museum Pass Updates
 
Local museums are starting to reopen, and a few are once again accepting library passes.  At this time, please note that the MFA, Heritage Museum and Gardens and  Roger Williams Park Zoo require patrons to book tickets online, and the Boston Museum of Science wants you to phone ahead as well as bring the paper ticket that you get from the library. Call us for a special discount code to enter when you book your online tickets. You do not have to come into check out these 3 passes from us currently.  
 
  • Buttonwood Park Zoo - Call us to reserve and check out the pass.  Please note this pass is not available for Saturdays or Mondays. 
  • The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston - call us to get a special code to enter when booking your tickets online. One code per day.
  • The New Bedford Whaling Museum - check out the pass, take it to the museum for discount. 
  • Heritage Museum and Gardens -  please call us to get the code before booking your tickets online.  We also have paper passes. One code or pass per day.
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo - Book your tickets online.  Call us for the discount code. One code per day. 
  • Boston Museum of Science - Check out the pass for the library discount. Call ahead to reserve, then pick up the pass at the library.  Bring email confirmation and pass with you to the Museum.
  • State Parks parking pass - check out a pass and park for free for one day at any Massachusetts State Park.
  • Robbins Museum of Archaeology - open only Saturdays.  The pass from the library allows 6 people in for free.
 
 
Online Resources 
   To find all of our Online Services, visit our website or click HERE.
  • Universal Class: Teens and Adults can take a free online class with Universal Class. Choose from over 500 online classes. Take classes on topics such as Astronomy, Marine Biology, American Civil War, World History, Essay Writing, and 500 more. Participants interact by email with a real teacher, and can get a certificate upon finishing the class. Be sure your library card starts with 23548.
  • NoveList: What to read next?  NoveList Plus will help you pick your next great book. Can’t remember all the titles in a series? NoveList can help.  Good for all ages. Provided by SAILS. Have your library card ready for login. 
  • Driving Tests: Teens working toward their Learner's Permit can practice using the Free Practice Permit Tests.
  • The Statewide Databases: search hundreds of databases, plus Encyclopedia Britannica and the Boston Globe.  Print out full articles or abstracts.
  • World Book: World Book Online.  Includes Kids, Student, Advanced, and Discover. Information, activities, and much more. NEW FROM WORLD BOOK:Ebooks for kids! Books about animals, history, myths, biographies, fantasy, mysteries, brain twisters, and much much more.  Be sure your library card starts with 23548.
For adults or for fun:.
  • Hoopla:   Free downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, movies, TV shows, music or magazines with no waiting. 5 checkouts per library card per month; resets on the first of each month. Download the Hoopla app or add the Hoopla channel to your streaming service.  Be sure your library card starts with 23548.
  • Freegal: download and keep music from the Sony Music Library and other sources.  Patrons can download three songs per library card per week, or can stream playlists for 3 hours per day for free.  Create your own playlist. Available to Rochester-based cards starting with 23548.
  • Libby: download free ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and videos with any library card.  
  • CreativeBug: CreativeBug has craft classes, patterns, and inspiration for all levels and abilities. Crafts include knitting, quilting, journaling, kids crafts and more. Available to Rochester-based library cards starting with 23548.
For Kids:
  • Tumblebooks:  Ebooks for ekids!  TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of e-books for children.  They are a great way to encourage tech-savvy kids to enjoy reading! Be sure your library card starts with 23548.
 
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