W M L N e w s

shifted, reshelved or

repositioned.

Improvements to

furnishings in the

Gathering room continue

as time and funds permit.

New pull down shades

were installed in the

Gathering Room, one

table has been refinished

and another is being

repaired and refinished.

Currently the room

houses an exhibit of

photographs of

Archangel, Russia from

the Sister City program.

Bill Alexander

Interim Library Director

The library building is

benefitting from some

much needed attention in

the repair of the CCTV

system that was damaged

during the recent

renovations. A new

surveillance server, camera

relocations and improved

storage and visibility are

expected results. The

elevator will also be given

some improved controls,

better door closer

sensitivity and a tank

heater to keep the

operating fluid warmer

during our chilly season.

The expectation is that

these improvements will

cure the occasional jerky

operation.

Through the kindness of

the Friends of the Library

we have been gifted with a

pair of comfy bean bag

chairs for the improved

Young Adult area and a

popcorn machine that can

be used to enhance

programs for all ages.

Reorganization of

shelving and furnishings

in the Children’s room is

underway to better greet

the incoming children as

well as improve visibility

for the staff. No

additional furniture is

needed as reuse of desks

and shelving will

accomplish the project

goals. At the end of this

effort, at least 75% of the

collection will have been

Di r ec to r ’s Co rne r

In s i de :

Children’s Events 2

Teen Events 3

Adult Events 4

DVDs, eBooks &

Tax Forms

5

Book Clubs &

Friends Events

6

Febr uary & Marc h 2015

Look for a new

face at the

Walker Memorial

Library starting

in early February.

Rebecca Albert

will be arriving

to take over as

the Library

Director.

We are excited to

welcome her to

our Library and

community!

The Walker Memorial

Library is pleased to

welcome Brittany

Kashar as our new

Library Technical

Assistant. You will

find her at the Lending

Desk ready and willing

to help you check out

your items, place items

on hold, or assist with

any other library

matters. Brittany has

been working in

libraries around the

state for the past three

years, including Cape

Elizabeth. She’s a

native of Connecticut.

She came to Maine for

college, where she

earned a degree in

Creative Writing and

Psychology. While at

school, she decided she

loved Maine enough to

stay. Be sure to stop

by and say hi next time

you’re in.

W M L N e w s You th Even t s P a g e 2

Toddler Storytime

Tues & Thurs

@ 10:30

For 2-5 year olds

Baby & Me Lapsit

Wed @ 10:30

For parents & their

children aged 0-2

(February Only)

Homeschool

Group

Fri @ 10:30

Join homeschoolers

from the around

the area

Week ly

Even ts

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Saturday, February 7

Bring the whole family in to check out some new

books; play some of our giant, life sized games;

or sign up for library cards. The giant games will

be available from 10:00 to 12:00.

Library Mini Golf!

Tuesday, February 17, 4:30 - 5:30

Join us for 9 fun filled library themed holes.

For families and children aged up to 18.

Elephant & Piggie Party!

Saturday, March 21, 10:00 - 11:00

You know and love the books, now join us for

a fun filled event with games and activities

featuring two of our favorite book characters!

Family Place Workshop — Wednesdays in March, 10:30 - 11:30

For parents/caregivers and their children aged 0-3. Each session features a play time for

families to enjoy together, a visiting local professional who can speak to you about your

child’s specific needs, and ends with songs & stories. Held in place of Baby & Me Lapsit.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party

Saturday, February 28, 10:00 - 12:00

Celebrate the one and only Dr. Seuss with

themed games and activities!

P a g e 3 Teen Even t s

School Break Craft Day!

Thursday, February 19, 12:00 - 2:00

Shake off the school break boredom by

creating some epic crafts at the Library.

Unleash your inner creative artist and create

something, anything to give as a gift, decorate

your room, or just to admire!

New Teen Events! YA Book Club A new book club just for teens is starting on

Thursday, February 26, from 4:00 to 5:00. All you

need to do to join the group is read the group book

before the meeting and show up. There will be tasty

snacks and great discussion. For February, the group

is reading Shelter by Harlan Coben. Join the YA Book

Club group on the Library’s Facebook page and watch

for updates on our next book choice for the meeting on March 26.

Teen Time Beginning March 3, our new Teen Space will be open to kids ages 10

and up, on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Relax in our

comfy couches or our overstuffed bean bag chairs, play games on the

laptops, watch a movie, make a craft, get help with homework, or just

hang out with friends. Teen Space is waiting for you!

Anime Club Starting on Wednesday, March 4th, from 3:00 to

4:00 Anime Club will be held once per month in the

Teen Space. Hang out, eat snacks, watch your

favorite Anime films, talk about the latest Manga, or

create your own art and comics.

Create It,

Make It,

Break It!

On Thursday,

March 12, from 3

to 5pm we will kick

off Create it, Make It,

Break it! Located in

our new Makerspace

in the Teen Room,

we will be hosting

Maker Workshops.

Get Techy! Learn

coding, circuitry, or

pull apart

electronics and

invent something

new with the parts.

Mess around with

art! Create a 3D

sculpture, make

jewelry, or sew a

stuffed animal for a

friend. Check

Walker’s Facebook

Page each month

for updates and

details about specific

program offerings.

Adu l t Even t s P a g e 4

Citizen Science Day

Tuesday, March 24

Show and Tell: 4:00 to 6:15

Presentation: 6:30 to 7:30

There is an amazing, dynamic world all around

us and we are a part of it. Everyday scientists around the world are studying humans, the earth,

and our place in it. If you’ve ever dreamed of being a scientist working on that next great

discovery, you have your chance. Scientists are increasingly turning to people like you and me

to help them collect and analyze valuable data that they in turn will use to make that new

breakthrough. Find out what you can do at one of these two sessions!

Show and Tell: Stop by to explore what citizen science projects are out

there that match your interests. We will have computers and tablets so you

can play with the actual websites and apps that you will be using.

Presentation: Learn what citizen science is and all of the different ways

you can help scientists all over the world. We will look at some of the most

popular projects, how to find projects to match your interests, and tips on

how to make your contribution valuable to the scientific community. Put on your binoculars

and grab your lab coat— We are doing science!

Spring Seed Swap

Saturday, March 14, 10:00 - 12:00

Do you have a half filled packet of seeds left over

from planting? Did you save some seeds from your

garden last year and have more than you need this

year? Are you looking for a source of seeds for your

own garden this year? If so, check out our Seed Swap.

Tables will be set up with various different seeds for

you to swap and take. If you’re interested in

contributing seeds for this event please contact Kyle at

kneugebauer@westbrook.me.us or 854-0630 x4256 with the type of seeds

you plan to bring. You do not need to bring seeds to participate.

P a g e 5

Recently there has

been an increase in

holds from other

libraries on the

DVDs we purchase.

This causes the

DVDs to be gone

from our shelves

longer. What does

this mean for you?

If you want to

watch a new DVD,

please place it on

hold. Don’t wait for

it to show up on the

shelf, as it might be

months before that

happens. When you

request one of our

items, your request

goes to the top of

the list ahead of

other library’s

patrons. Find lists

of new DVDs on

our website, Face-

book page, or at the

library. You can

place holds online,

via phone, or in

person at the library.

New

DVD

I n fo

2014 Tax Form Information

Federal

Only Forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ were sent to libraries this year.

No instruction booklets were sent.

All other forms, schedules, instructions are available:

Online to view or print (printing at the library is $0.15 per page) at

irs.gov/forms

Request forms be mailed to you by calling 1-800-829-3676 or online at

irs.gov/orderforms

Maine

Maine sends no tax forms to libraries.

All forms, schedules, instructions are available:

Online to view or print (printing at the library is $0.15 per page) at

www.maine.gov/revenue/forms

Request forms be mailed to you by calling 207-624-7894

or online at www.maine.gov/revenue/forms/FormsReq_form.html

These links and other information available on Walker Memorial

Library’s webpage

Want more eBooks?

If you’re looking for more eBooks without the wait

time of Overdrive, check out Axis 360. There are hundreds of eBooks

waiting for Walker Memorial Library patrons. Browse and select

eBooks off of the Magic Wall for readers of all ages for download to

your iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Nook, or other tablet or computer. Then

read them in one of the readers available: Blio, AxisReader, or Adobe

Digital Editions. For more information visit our website.

Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St, Westbrook ME, 04092

207-854-0630 walkerlibrary@westbrook.me.us www.walker.lib.me.us

Book C lubs

Tuesday Noon C lub Even ing C lub

Tuesday, February 10 @

6:30

Reading:

Balzac and the Little

Chinese Seamstress by

Dai Sijie

Thursday, March 12

@ 6:30

Reading:

Ancillary Justice by

Ann Leckie

P a g e 6

Tuesday,

February 17 @

12:00

Reading:

Green Dolphin

Street by

Elizabeth

Goudge

Tuesday, March 17

@ 12:00

Reading:

Gilead by

Marilynne

Robinson