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Director's Corner
It was another "busiest summer ever" at the library -- more than 1000 children in summer reading clubs, adults entering "I'm Nuts About Books" and adding to the book-review blog, and many folks throughout the Indian Valley reading Jon Clinch's best-seller, Finn. (See below: Mr. Clinch will be here at IVPL on September 14.) And, be sure to greet our newest librarian, Bob Rekuc, when you see him at the Reference Desk. --Linda Beck, Director | |
Jon Clinch at "Second Fridays" on Sept. 14
September is finally here -- time to meet Jon Clinch, author of Finn -- the riveting story about Huck Finn's father. Reviewers across the country raved about this new portrayal of the brutal man who fathered the beloved Huckleberry Finn. Now comes your opportunity to meet the author who gave us this remarkable character. Throughout the Indian Valley, book groups and individuals have been reading Finn this summer as part of "One Book, One Indian Valley." You are all welcome to come to IVPL on Friday, September 14, 7:30 pm, to hear Mr. Clinch, ask questions, and have him sign your copies of the book. All are welcome.
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Bedtime Story Hours  Bring the whole family to the library for a cozy evening of stories, songs, and fingerplays. Make yourself comfortable with PJ's and pillows and expect an evening of fun. We will meet every Wednesday Night at 7:00 pm September 16 through December 19. No registration required. |
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B-Movies
 Join us for a blast from the past! "The Blob" and "Forbidden Planet" were shown in August. We'll continue to show two more classic "B movies" in September -- out under the stars on the Church Avenue side of the library. Bring a lawn chair or blanket; we'll make the popcorn.
Fridays at dusk (times listed below). Rain dates: Saturday, same time.
B Movies in September:
Them: Friday, September 21 7:15 pm
Giant radiation-mutated ants take over Los Angeles! (b&w, 92 min.)
A Special Double Feature:
Godzilla/Godzilla vs. Mothra: Friday, Sept 28 7:00 pm
T-Rex attacks Tokyo! (b&w, 78 min.)
Mothra protects Japan! (color, 87 min.)
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IVPL's New Librarian 
Welcome, Bob Rekuc, IVPL's newest librarian at the Reference Desk. Bob, who joined our staff in late July, received his MLS degree from the University of Missouri last year, and, before that, his BA degree in English literature from Trinity/Hartford. Most recently, he worked at Lincoln University Library in Jefferson City as one of the reference librarians. Bob will be answering your questions at the Reference Desk, checking that our PC's work well, teaching workshops on computer use, developing the DVD collection, and making sure this timely email newsletter is sent to you. Bob replaces Melanie Ford, who now works at the Cherry Hill Public Library. Welcome!
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YNK Teen Auction Friday, September 7  It's time for the teen auction! If you were registered in the Young Adult Summer Reading Club, YNK, fill out your logs and get ready to cash in on your summer reading. Items to bid on this year include treats from Whole Foods Markets, an MP3 player, graphic novels and tons of books! Mark the calendar and get ready to bid on some prizes. See you there! |
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The Hollywood Librarian
 Her hair is knotted in a tight bun; she wears glasses and sensible shoes; she's known to shush noisy patrons. Is this the librarian you know? "The Hollywood Librarian" is a brand-new feature-length film -- being screened across the country during Banned Books Week in late September. IVPL will host two showings: Sunday, Sept 30 at 2 PM and Friday, October 5 at 7:30 PM.  Requirements from the producer mean that each library must charge theater prices for this viewing: $8 adults, $5 seniors and children. Librarians and library employees, of course, may get in free.
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Story Times are Starting in September  Storyhours are starting up again the week of September 10 for preschoolers of all ages, even babies!
Registration is required; please register in person at the library. |
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Come to the library to learn about BAD GUYS! 
Always wanted to know more about pirates, thieves, spies and how to catch them? Kids in the second through fifth grades are invited to join us at the library for tons of wild fun, exploring bad guys through the ages. Once a month (see dates below), 7:30-8:30 pm. Space is limited; please call the library, 215-723-9109, to register.
September 14 - Pirates
October 12- Spies
November 9- Robbers and Thieves
December 14- Tricks to Catch Bad Guys |
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Genealogy Workshops
 The next series of Geneology Workshops will begin this month. Call or stop by the "At a Librarian" desk today to register. Registration is required for each workshop since class size is limited. Wednesdays,2:30 - 4:00 pm September 26, 2007 - Basic Library Research October 24, 2007 - Geneology Basics November 28, 2007 - Advanced Library Research December 19, 2007 - Online Genealogy January 23, 2008 - Vital Records
February 27, 2008 - Census Records
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Thursday, September 13
Thursday, September 27
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Donations of books are always welcome. Hardcover and paperback books may be dropped off any time the library is open. We are unable to accept textbooks, encyclopedias, or magazines. Thank you!
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New Way to check-in at Internet  All Internet users at the library now need to log into a computer using the bar code on their library cards. You do not need to stop at the Reference Desk to check in any longer.
You will also need to log in to use the Power Library or ancestry.com databases. Be sure your library card is up-to-date and that you have no fines to pay. (In those cases, your card will be blocked.) Some Internet computers will be Express -- on and off in ten minutes. On others, you can stay for an hour. Blue screens are hour long terminals, while red indicate ten minute express terminals.
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Second Fridays
 Meet Jon Clinch
Author of Finn
Friday, September 14, 7:30 pm
Meet the author of the summer's "One Book, One Indian Valley" program. |
Adult S ummer Reading Club
I'm Nuts About Books!
Eleven lucky winners were chosen this summer --one each week-- to win an IVPL tote bag full of books in the annual adult summer reading club. We're sorry there couldn't have been more winners! Each week, an average of 75 book slips were submitted. Many of you posted book reviews on the IVPL blog. Thanks, one and all, for participating. Look for the summer reading club again in 2008.
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New Book Review Website
 In conjunction with our Adult Summer Reading club, you can join our new Book Review Website. You can:
Contribute your own reviews.
Read recommendations from other readers.
Comment on reviews.
Each review enters you in a raffle to win books!
Go to our Book Review Email Form to submit a review, or go to http://ivplsummerreading.wordpress.com/ to see what others are reading.
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Get a Clue @Your Library  The summer has come to a close and we are thrilled to report that we had 1,076 of children and young adults registered in the program and over 20,200 books were read. We had a great time exploring mysteries in the library and in the community. If you haven't brought your reading lists in yet you can still can turn them in for prizes till the end of September! Watch for next summer's reading program, it's going to be buggy! |
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One World Book Discussion
Sunday, September 9 from 2:30-4:00 pm
Loot and Other Stories by Nadine Gordimer
Join us to explore the world through literature. This multicultural book discussion series will focus on a different geographic region every four months.
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Socrates Cafe
Sunday, September 2, 1:30-3:00 pm
Tuesday, September 18, 10:00-11:30 am
These are one-and-a-half hour, informal conversations that anyone is welcome to join. Discussion topics emerge from the interest of the participants. |
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Mystery Book Discussion
Wednesday, September 12, 2:30 pm
September 12, 2007:
Bootlegger's Daughter, by Margaret Maron
Interested in discussing mystery, murder, and intrigue? This group meets on the second Wednesday of the month, 2:30-4:00 pm. Join us for an afternoon of mystery. Limited copies of each book are available at the library. Call the Reference Desk at 215-723-9109 x1 to register.
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Foreign Policy Discussion
Sunday, September 16, 1:30 pm
These are one-and-a-half hour conversations to promote interest in foreign policy issues and to increase our understanding of U.S. foreign policy. |
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Young Authors of the Indian Valley  45 young authors wrote stories for our Summer Reading Book Contest. Their special books will be on display in the Children's Room through September. Stop and enjoy their work. These are talented youngsters! |
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Teen Cafe  Thursday, September 13, 7-8
If you are between the ages of 12 and 18 and want to help decide what goes on at the library for you and your friends than show up, have some snacks and tell us what you think. |
Into Africa: A Series of Five Programs, Fall 2007  Through this series of speakers and films, we hope to provide an opportunity for our community to gain understanding of the complexities of countries in Africa. This series of programs focuses on Sudan and Rwanda. Please join us as we embark on this journey!
Wednesday, October 3, 7-8:30 pm. Documentary Film: "All About Darfur"
Director Tagheed Elsanhouri returned to Sudan, her homeland, and talks to ordinary Sudanese in outdoor tea shops, markets, refugee camps, and living rooms, about how deeply rooted prejudices could suddenly burst into ethnic violence. (2005, 82 minutes).
Sunday, October 21, 2-3 pm. Framing the Darfur Conflict: 'Arabs' vs. 'Africans'
Dr. Ali B. Dinar, Outreach Director of the African Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania, is originally from the Darfur region of Sudan.
Wednesday, November 14, 7-8:30 pm. Documentary Film: "Shake Hands with the Devil: the Journey of Romeo Dallaire"
Dallaire headed the UN peacekeeping mission in Rwanda in 1994, when 800,000 women and children were massacred in Rwanda. (2005, 91 minutes)
Sunday, November 18, 2-3 pm. Stories of forgiveness in post-genocide Rwanda
Dr. Catnerine Nerney, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Chestnut Hill College, spent a one-year sabbatical in Rwanda in 2006 (12 years after the 100 day civil war in 1994).
Sunday, December 2, 3-4 pm. Darfur: An Anthropologist's Perspective
Dr. Janet Amighi visited the Sudan in Fall 2006 as part of an academic deligation. Amighi, an anthropologist, teaches at Immaculata College and Montgomery County Community College.
Your registration prior to these programs is requested. |
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Mental Illness: When to go for help, and where to get help locally  In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week, Janice Hussock will speak at the library on Sunday, October 7, 3:30-4:30 pm. Janet has a long involvement, interest, and knowledge of mental health issues, and wrote her law school thesis on the insanity defense. This program is particularly geared to individuals who are not sure where to turn to get help for themselves or for a family member. Registration is requested but not required. |
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Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group Thursday, October 4, 2007, 7-8:30 pm. Shalimar the Clown, by Salman Rushdie (2005).
This group meets on first Thursdays, from October through May. Selections for 2007-2008 are listed on the library website. All are welcome to participate; please call the library (x1)to register. | |
That's all for now. See you next month!
Indian Valley Public Library
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What's New?
New Movies, Music and Audiobooks
Visit www.ivpl.org/new.htm to download the latest lists of new movies, music and audiobooks.
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