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Volume II, Issue 2 Page 1 Summer 2013
YOU ARE INVITED
to our
Annual Book/Author Luncheon
presenting award winning author
Howard Frank Mosher
At Bald Peak Colony Club
Monday Sept 23, 2013
Noon enjoy CASH BAR on the Terrace
Luncheon served at 12:30 p.m.
Presentation of the Mary Rice Award
Tickets $35 per person
available at the Library until 9/16(individuals or tables)
Dress Code: No Denim, Collared shirts for men
(AUTHOR BIO ON PAGE 7)
Friends of the Moultonborough Library
Summer 2013
Volume II, Issue 2 Page 2 Summer 2013
ANNUAL REPORT—FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Carole Smith & Jane Harrington
This year was a productive and enjoyable one. Our activities included: A
Book Author Luncheon at Bald Peak, One Book/One Child Program for all
students at Moultonborough Central School, weekly computer instruction,
summer computer classes, seasonal book discussions with scholar, informal
book talks, a Souper Bowl Party for library patrons, the purchasing of
passes to many local attractions for library card holders, and a Literary Field
Trip to Frost Place. We also financed and helped with the children's holiday programs. In ad-
dition, we honored Cheryl Kahn with the Mary Rice Award 2012. Libby Tuttle, Anne McLean,
and Sandra Barnes received our first annual President's Award for outstanding contributions
to our library. Celebrations were held to acknowledge the 20 year anniversary of Nancy
McCue as Library Director, and the 30 year anniversary of Jane Rice. We also acknowledged
the publication of Jane Rice's first book with the presentation of a signing pen. A Pepe Her-
man bowl was given to Marianne Rapp to show our appreciation for her two years of service
as past-president of the Friends. Thanks to all of you for the donation of your time and tal-
ents. We are the Friends of the Library and together we have accomplished much.
Co-Prez Corner
Kathleen Seder has been a Moultonborough resident for 7 years. She retired
from a 32 year career in education. She was a Reading Specialist who
worked with staff development, helping teachers be more effective in the
classroom. She was also a Director of State and Federal Basic Skills Pro-
grams. Books and reading have always been an important part of her life.
WELCOME KATHY
We say goodbye to Carole Smith as co-president. She has dedicated
time and energy above and beyond the call of duty and has been
truly outstanding in all endeavors. We cannot thank her enough for
her service to the Friends, Library and community. She is a treasure
to the community. At the same time we warmly welcome Kathy Se-
der for stepping in as new co-pres to fill Carole’s position.
THANK YOU CAROLE
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Upcoming Events at Your library
PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Regularly Scheduled Events:
Pajama Story Time: Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30
pm (Check website calendar)
Regular Story Time: Wednesdays 10:30 to
11:30 am (Check website calendar)
Evening of Poetry: first Tuesday of the
month 7:30 pm
Lego Lovers: third Wednesday of the month
3:15-4 pm
“Open” Book Talk: the second Thursday of
the month, 10:30 to 11:30 am
Computer Help: Wednesdays 11:00 am
1:00 pm
Friends of MPL meeting: 10:00 am 1st Thurs-
day of Month (except Jan, Feb and Mar)
Moultonborough Library Trustee Meeting:
1:00 pm 1st Thursday of Month
"Stitch and Chat”-Craft morning at the li-
brary Fridays 10 a.m. until noon.
LIBRARY Special programs
PROGRAM ROOM at 7 PM
Thursday, August 8th—Hal C Lyon: Angling in the Smile of the Great Spirit
Monday, August 12th—JEREMY D'ENTREMONT LIGHTHOUSES OF NEW ENGLAND & THE PEOPLE WHO KEPT THEM
Thursday, August 15th—Honor Flight: One Last Mission (documentary)
Tuesday, August 20th—RANDY PIERCE and the MIGHTY QUINN 2020 VISION QUEST (The NH As-sociation for the Blind and Guiding Eyes for the Blind)
Monday, August 26th—THE MOOSE MAN (Rick Libbey slide show)
Monday, September 9th—SAVING THE MOUN-TAINS: NH & THE CREATION of the NATIONAL FORESTS (Moultonborough Historical Society/New Hampshire Humanities Council )
Thursday, September 12th — TWO OLD FRIENDS (music)
Tuesday, October 15th—WACKY SONGS THAT MADE US LAUGH (music) MHS, NHHC
FRIENDS FALL BOOK DISCUSSION
10:30 AM in Program Room
Thursday, September 19th—Coming of Age in
Mississippi, Ann Moody
Thursday, October 24th—One Minus One
by Ruth Doan MacDougall
Thursday, November 21st—The Burgess Boys
by Elizabeth Strout
See description of each book on page 6
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2014 HOUSE TOUR
Proud of your House? Pleased with the interesting way you've ar-
ranged your furniture, window treatments or displayed your
unique collections? Feeling benevolent about helping a worthy
cause in your community? The Friends of the Library have a great
solution for doing both a good deed and gaining recognition for
your creativity...put your house on the F. of M.P.L. House Tour to
be held in June of 2014. The House Tour is our biggest fund raiser
and the most popular of our sponsored activities. It allows us to
continue providing our much needed and greatly appreciated pro-
grams that enhance our library and our community. Simply call or
email Jane Harrington, 603-253-6999, [email protected], with your name & phone
number labeled "House Tour Participant" so she can contact you with details and answer
any questions that you might have. We look forward to sharing this "mutually beneficial" op-
portunity with you.
From the Trustees
A very busy summer at the library -
the parking lot is continually full!
The Trustees have happily wel-
comed Meg Greenbaum as our
third Alternate. We now have our
full commitment. We still seek
"Friends" interested in serving
with the Trustees on the Art Com-
mittee and the Landscaping Com-
mittee. Minimal work but we
need creative ideas. The Trustees
are truly appreciative of the en-
thusiasm and energy of our won-
derful "Friends". Together we are
helping the Moultonborough Li-
brary make a very special contri-
bution to life in this community.
A Lovely Literary Experience
Early Thursday morning on June 13th 44 eager "Life Long Learners" boarded a luxury coach for a literary experience. After driving up to Franconia Notch through fields of blooming Lupines we arrived at the Frost Place around 10:30 am. We were greeted by smiling docents who directed us up into the "Henry Holt Barn/Visitors Center. We were shown a short video on the life of Robert Frost. Then Maudelle Driskell, the Executive Director of the Frost Place came to the podium. A young woman with a slight Southern in-flection to her voice proceeded to hold us spell-bound for the next half hour as she read the little known Frost poem "Out, Out." Her presentation explained the historical genesis of the poem and gave understanding as to why Frost was motivated to write the poem. It was extremely powerful. The group then divided up with one part going on the poetry trail and the other group to tour the home-stead and vice versa with a little time to peruse the gift shop. After 2 hours we boarded our bus and drove to the Hilltop Inn in Sugar Hill for a buffet luncheon and tour of that charming property. By popular request we made one more stop at the Harmon Cheese Factory before heading back to Moultonborough. Carole Smith brought closure to a delightful day by quizzing us on the return trip with a short game of trivia about...who else but....Robert Frost !
WE WANT YOUR
HOME!
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ONE BOOK ONE CHILD
Kindergarten has received books from the
Friends of the Library for many years. This year
they were presented Calvin Can’t Fly by Jennifer
Berne. This program has been so well received
the Friends have expanded the program titled
ONE BOOK, ONE CHILD to include all the Central
School students.
The “One Book, One Child” program is in its first
year. Through this program each child in the
Moultonborough Central School received his or
her own copy of a book. Here is what they re-
ceived this year.
The book given to lower elementary students is
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Less-
more by William Joyce. Every book lover should
read this book. It is about a ‘book-loving’ man
whose life appears to be destroyed due to a
wind storm that engulfs his home and send his
belongings flying through the air. The story
shows how the man follows a woman who is
flying through the air trailed by books. He lands
in a building and begins to write his own story,
being helped along by the books that surround
him. It shows how his books love him back and
underlines the restorative power of books to
heal a loss. The picture book originated from a
short animated film – which won the Academy
Award for short films. The film’s creator, Wil-
liam Joyce, then created this children’s book.
Still not convinced that adults would enjoy this
picture book? It has its own IPhone app!
Grades 4-6 received the book Wonder by R. J.
Palacio. It is the story of Auggie and his struggle
to not stand out and always be associated with
his appearance. Even though the characters in
this story are 10 years old, the theme is for eve-
ryone. You are back in 5th grade and the new kid
in class is one with a horrific facial deformity.
There are times when you will ache for Auggie
but other times when you will cheer him on. As
Auggie puts it: “I think there should be a rule that
everyone in the world should get a standing ova-
tion at least once in their lives.” As his teacher
discusses class norms, one stands out: “When
given the choice between being kind and being
right, choose kind.” By the end of the book many
of the children understand that sometimes you
must be even kinder than necessary. This is an-
other book that both adults and children will
love. If you’d like to read it, there is a copy at the
Moultonborough library AND in the personal col-
lection of every child in Moultonborough due to
the ONE CHILD, ONE BOOK program.
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Fall 2013 MPL Book Discussion Series
Susan R. Merrifield
We often speak of social change; but, of course, it’s people
who cause society to change. Whether it is forward or back-
ward, human beings move the course of history, one life at a
time. This fall, we will share the lives of real and fictional chil-
dren, women and men as they experience and create change.
The authors of our literary selections view personal transfor-
mation within the context of a larger evolving society.
Thursday September 19th at 10:30 A.M. In our first book, Coming of Age in Mississippi, Ann
Moody tells the true story of growing up in the Jim Crow South in the post WWII era. As the
daughter of tenant farmers, her journey through agricultural and domestic work to college
student intersects with the Civil Rights Movement. Her partial autobiography ends when she
is in her early twenties, providing her readers with an intimate perspective on the life of one
young African American woman who challenges centuries of discrimination through involve-
ment in non-violent organized protest. It will be my pleasure to lead this discussion.
Thursday October 24th at 10:30 A.M. Our second book, set in the late 1960’s, takes us close
to home. In One Minus One, Ruth Doan MacDougall introduces us to a newly divorced young
woman who lives in an apartment near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Initially almost ob-
sessed with her ex-husband, Emily evolves from a traditional woman to a person who strug-
gles toward her own self-definition. This main character can be viewed as an “every woman”
coming to understand both the freedom and loneliness of independence. The author will
join us to discuss her work.
November 21st at 10:30 A.M. Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout takes us into the twenty-
first century with The Burgess Boys. Set in a small city in Maine, this novel explores the con-
flicted interactions between troubled siblings and the residents of a town populated by
white New Englanders and recent African Muslim immigrants. Strout pushes both her char-
acters and her readers to move beyond stereotypes and easy answers toward genuine com-
prehension of the complicated, multidimensional people with whom we share our compli-
cated contemporary society. Dr. Suzanne Brown of Dartmouth College will provide context
and literary insight into this remarkable writer and novel. We look forward to spirited and
enjoyable discussions with Friends and Patrons of the Library. See you there!
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Come Hear our Award Winning Author
Howard Frank Mosher
Author of ten novels and a travel memoir. Born in the Catskill Mountains in
1942, Mosher has lived in Vermont’s fabled Northeast Kingdom since 1964. He
has won many awards for his fiction, including Guggenheim and National En-
dowment for the Arts fellowships, the American Academy of Arts and Letters
Literature Award, the American Civil Liberties Award for Excellence in the Arts,
the Vermont Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts, the New England
Book Award and, most recently, the 2011 New England Independent Booksell-
ers Association's President's Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. Four o f
his novels, Disappearances, A Stranger in the Kingdom, Where the Rivers Flow
North, and newly released Northern Borders have been made into acclaimed
feature movies by the Vermont independent filmmaker Jay Craven. His most recent publication, The Great
Northern Express, is both a chronicle of his recent 100-city book tour across America and a reflection of de-
velopment as a writer. He has received both critical acclaim and a wide readership for his vivid portraits of
Northern New England residents in fictional Kingdom County Vermont. We are privileged to have him as
the guest speaker at our luncheon this year.
CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS NEEDED
This year the "Friends" have agreed to sponsor a Christmas Tree to be part of the Altrusa
Club of Meredith's annual fundraiser "Festival of Trees" coming up again in late November.
"Our" tree, along with many, many others from various organizations and businesses in the
area, will be donated to a needy family after the "Festival" is over. We
are in the process of collecting various items to hang on our tree! In
trying to keep with a general "library" or literary theme, we are look-
ing for ornaments, tiny books, book marks, cute pens/pencils, library
cards, anything that could be donated and that would be suitable for
hanging on a tree branch. We have a tree skirt already, but we would
welcome anything that you can imagine of a "library" nature to
hang! If you have something that you need to have picked up, I would
be happy to do so. Otherwise, you can drop your items at the library (in my name) or you
can come to a "Friends" meeting and join in on our fun, friendly, productive group! Thank
you very much for your help! Linda Ridenour (253-8014)
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LIBRARY BOOK SALE
By Jane Rice
The sale was held on the weekend of July 6 and 7 due
to the holiday falling on a Thursday. The tents arrived
on time on Friday. With the help of a good crew of
volunteers the tables were set, boxes of books
unpacked and displayed by 7:30 p.m. The sale started
at 9:00 a.m. Saturday with a big crowd already lined
up. The weather cooperated for the two-day sale.
Thanks once again to Anne McLean, who came in
weekly year-round, daily the week before the sale,
and all day the day before the sale to sort and pack our
very plentiful book donations. Thanks to her efforts
we had 1028 boxes of books sorted and packed. We
thank Heath’s supermarket for supplying the cartons.
We had enough volunteers to set-up, staff and clean-
up.. More hands could be used for next year,
especially for the clean-up detail, so please keep us in
mind for next year’s holiday book sale. Thanks to the
old faithful volunteers; Mary Rice, Mary Golab, and
Maureen Mustapha. With the help of new recruits we
got the job done and received many compliments for
the well run book sale. People also commented on our
lovely library. We made a substantial net profit of
$7117.25 for our efforts. The Rolling Thunder
veterans group took the unsold books to the GotBooks
warehouse. For this service they receive a stipend
from GotBooks, which they spend on projects for
veterans. Thank you for recycling your used books
with us.
FREE BOOK BOXES
As of Friday,
July 12, two
“take a book,
leave a
book” free
book bor-
rowing sta-
tions have
been set up
in Moultonborough for the reading enjoy-
ment of those who find themselves too far
from the library or in need of a book when
the library is closed. One is located on the
side of the lifeguard shack at the Long Is-
land Beach, and the other on the side of
the red Recreation Office building near the
gate to the town playground. The shelves
have been stocked with hardcover and pa-
perback books. We hope that appreciative
readers will take the books they want, and
keep the shelves filled with books they
have finished and want to pass along to the
next reader. Thanks to library handyman
Richard Kennedy for the construction, and
children’s librarian Judi Knowles for the
decorations. So, if you
are sitting at the beach
or playground and
need a book to read,
please feel free to
choose a title that ap-
peals to you and start
reading.
Come meet Miss Molly, the new library dog.
She is a 1½ year old golden re-
triever who just learned how to
swim and likes to give her paw and
be petted. Molly has serious health
issues but is on her way to a full re-
covery thanks to the kindness and
expert care of the vets and staff at
Meadow Pond Animal Hospital.
M o l l y i s a t t h e l i -
brary Monday through Friday.
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217 children have been participating in the ‘DIG INTO
READING” Summer Reading Program. Every time a young-
ster reads three chapter books or 10 picture books they
get to pick a prize. Thanks to Dewey’s, Funspot, Pirate’s
Cove, Ben & Jerry’s, Canobie Lake Park, York Animal King-
dom, Storyland, Paradise Falls and Water Country for their
generous donations and to the Friends of the Library for providing funds for silly things such
as whoopie cushions, Jacob’s ladders, and other toys.
We have had 16 Jr. Friends helping to put away books and play
the reading game. Kids have learned where the Luray Caverns,
Lascaux Caves and the Deepest Deep are. They’ve had to look
up lots of facts about burrowing animals, archeology and to
sing like loons!
We also thank the Friends for funding Critters n’ Creatures, the
Butterfly Program, a writing workshop, Abrakidabra Kids and
Lindsay and her Puppets.
We’ve painted rocks and sailboats and
built fairy houses at the Loon Center.
We had a READ-A THON and built
gnome homes to put on display in the
Children’s Room.
Soon we’ll be painting pumpkins, trick
or treating and building gingerbread
houses.
Your enthusiastic support is so very much appreciated.
Judi Knowles, Children’s Librarian
Volume II, Issue 2 Page 10 Summer 2013
Sandra Barnes
Takes Her Leave
The Friends bid a fond farewell to Sandra Barnes
on June 20 at the monthly "Book Talk." She was
truly surprised and quite pleased to be presented
with a newly instituted volunteer recognition
award, "The President's Award." This award was
given to thank her for all her efforts in running
the "Book Talks "and "Book Discussions with
Scholar" for many years as well as a variety of
chairmanships. It consists of a book of her choice
to be purchased for the library in her honor and
the presentation of a calligraphic plaque signify-
ing the same. Phyllis Prouty, Chairperson of the
Board of Library Trustees read a letter of appre-
ciation from the Board also thanking Sandra for
her many years of devoted volunteerism. We
concluded the celebration with cake in the shape
of a book— of course!
MEMORIAL BOOK DONATIONS
Have you considered giving a gift of books or a do-
nation to the Library Memorial Fund as a way to
mark a significant occasion? What a wonderful
method for a community member to honor that
special someone as well as to reaffirm the excellent
quality of the work done by the library staff
and trustees. A donation to the Library, whether
due to the sadness of a bereavement or to com-
memorate a happier occasion such as a birth-
day or anniversary serves a dual purpose. It ac-
knowledges that special person or occasion and, of
course, enhances the library's ability to provide
additional material to our patrons who will appreci-
ate these gifts for years to come. It is truly a gift
that keeps on giving.
The President's Award
This Year the Friends of the Library have instituted
a new award called "The President’s Award." Its
purpose is to recognize individuals who in the past
year or so have served our library in an outstanding
voluntary capacity. This year we have selected 3
deserving recipients who have quietly, faithfully
and energetically worked to help make our library
the wonderful place it is. .The award consists of a
book of the recipient's choosing to be purchased by
the Friends and presented to the Library in their
honor as well as a calligraphic plague stating the
award. Those honored this year are: Sandra Barnes
for all her work in setting up book talk and discus-
sions, Anne Mclean for her many hours spent in
sorting and organizing items for the annual July
book sale and Libby Tuttle for her years of publish-
ing the Friends newsletter, updating the member-
ship roles and helping out at the Library check-out
desk. We appreciate, thank and commend these
members of the Friends for their dedicated
"Volunteerism" on behalf of all of us.
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FRIENDS OF THE MOULTONBOROUGH
PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFICERS
OFFICE NAME
Co-Presidents: Jane Harrington
Kathy Seder
1st VP: Sherry Weene
2nd VP: Noel Ainscow
Treasurer: Carol Ann Dreyer
Recording Secretary: Linda Ridenour
Corresponding Secretary: Laura Hampton
Past President & Historian : Carole Smith
Membership: Barbara Brash
Book Discussions: Susan Merrifield
Book Talk: Anne McLean
School Program Coordinator: Barbara Hawkins
Newsletter: Beverly Nelson
Publicity: Sally Bartlett
Book/Author Luncheon Marlene Taussig
Alternate/Past President Marianne Rapp
The Friends of the Moultonborough Public Li-
brary is an open organization—open to all who
love our library, and open to new ideas and sug-
gestions for programs, activities and fund rais-
ing. While not every suggestion will be imple-
mented, all will be seriously discussed and voted
upon. Friends board meetings are open for all
to attend. Meetings usually will be held on the
first Thursday of the month at 10:00 (except Jan,
Feb and Mar).
FRIENDLY MEMBERSHIP
REMINDER
Membership runs
from January through
December of each
year. Membership
dues are an important
part of the fundraising which allows the Friends to
sponsor many programs and activities. Check your
mailing label. If it does not read 2013, please fill out
the membership form on the back page and mail or
bring it to the library with your 2013 donation. We
sincerely appreciate your yearly support!
This newsletter is mailed to one address in the win-
ter (December/January), spring (April/May) and fall
(August/September), so the mailing address on the
back page is where it will go. Also, if you’d like
emails about activities from the Friends, check the
“opt in” box and give us your email!
THE FRIENDS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR:
Children's Summer Reading and School Vacation Pro-
grams
Children's Holiday activities such as: The Halloween,
Christmas, Valentines, Easter & Maypole Celebrations
Free passes to the Libby Museum, Remick Farm &
Country Dr. Museum, The Currier Museum, The
Wright Museum, The Christa McAuliffe Planetarium,
The Holderness Science Center and reduced price tick-
ets to The Shaker Village.
Free weekly computer help with tech specialist, Don
Campbell every Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm
2 new digital signs displaying library information and
other needed library furniture and supplies
New Community Outreach Program: One Book/One
Child with the Moultonborough Central School
Volume II, Issue 2 Page 12 Summer 2013
Friends of the Moultonborough
Public Library
Newsletter
Friends of the
Moultonborough Public Library
P.O. Box 150
Moultonborough, NH 03254-0150
(603) 476-8895
Library Hours:
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Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
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Membership: The Friends membership year runs January to December .
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Please cut out this section and send with your check (made
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For 2013, Please circle: $10 Dr. Seuss, $25 Robert Frost,
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