VENTRESS VOICE
Newsletter of the Ventress
Memorial Library
Marshfield, Massachusetts
OCTOBER 2012 Volume 19, No. 9
First Annual Books in BOO!
By Jaclyn Robinson, Library
Assistant
Are you ready for some SPOOK-TACULAR
fun in October? The library staff is eagerly anticipating the staging of our
first “Books in BOO!” From October 22 until October 31, we will be featuring
some of our favorite Halloween books throughout the library. Come and enjoy
some scary, creepy and delightful displays!
And then. . . .to add to the
excitement. . .each day, somewhere in the library, hidden in a deep, dark
corner will be. . .”Jacky O’Lantern!” Here is how it will work: find “Jacky”;
tell us how Jacky is dressed that day; write down the title of a book nearby;
and enter our drawing. Adults, teens and children are welcome to participate.
Children may enter each day. They will receive a small prize and be entered
into a drawing for a daily prize. Adults and teens may also enter each day to
receive one grand prize for each age group at the end of the show.
Don’t miss “Books in Boo!” This
promises to be the start of another great tradition at the library -- Happy
Halloween!!
LIBRARY RECEIVES ANONYMOUS $500
DONATION
By Ellen Riboldi, Library Director
The
library recently received a very generous anonymous gift of $500 to be used as
needed. The money has will be applied to the severely reduced book budget to
buy new materials. A big “thank-you” goes out to this donor for his/her
kindness and generosity!
VENTRESS LIBRARY CULTURAL SERIES UPCOMING EVENTS!
By Chris Woods, Head of Reference Services
Tuesday,
October 9, 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday Night Lecture, “1940
Census: Chronicling the Great Depression into World War II,” Michael Brophy.
Free, no registration or tickets required.
The
1940 census was released to the public
on April 2, 2012. Genealogist and researcher Michael Brophy shows how the
information can benefit your research and gives tips for accessing the data.
Bring your questions! For more information visit www.brophygen.com.
Saturday, October
20, 2:00 p.m., Saturday Concert, “Jazz at the Ventress.” Ed Sorrentino quartet.
Free, no tickets required. Refreshments!
Come hear
percussionist Ed Sorrentino and fellow jazz musicians play audience favorites
with a few surprises. Special guest is jazz vocalist Melodee Savage-Roderick
who has performed professionally on Broadway, off-Broadway, in national tours
and in regional theatre as a singer, actor and dancer. She has received
critical acclaim for her performances of Duke Ellington’s music. Relax on a
Saturday afternoon with the mellow sounds of jazz!
CIRCULATION STATS AND CHAT
By Amy Boivin, Head of Circulation
Services
Tech Updates
Looking
for a good book? The library’s weekly blog is updated every Tuesday and Friday.
Find the New Books Blog on the library’s homepage www.ventresslibrary.org under
Our Blogs. Suggestions are also
always welcome and highly appreciated. Tuesdays are Teen Pick of the Week! Also
check out our Live Facebook Reader’s Advisory, anytime, anywhere! Log on to the
library’s Facebook page and post the last 3 books you have enjoyed and
librarian, Amy Boivin will find you your next read.
Circ Stats
The library circulated 19,918 items in August!
CHILDREN’S CORNER
By Wendy
Ward, Head of Children’s Services
Fall
story times are ongoing. We have three
story times: Tales for Tots, Story Time, and Story Craft. Only Story Craft requires registration. Please see the webpage or pick up a flier in
the children’s room for more information.
Singer/guitarist
Mama Steph will be performing on Saturday, October 13th at
10:30. This performance is appropriate
for young children and their caregivers, is free of charge and requires no
registration.
The
library will participate in Trick or Treat
Marshfield Center
again this year. Children’s librarian,
Wendy Ward, will hold a “Not too spooky story time” at 1 p.m. in the program
room of the library to kick off the event.
JENKS, JAZZ AND JIVE
By Karen Jenks,
Library Assistant
This month
I'm highlighting several new CDs which feature superb performances from
musicians who specialize in trumpet, electric bass guitar and
classical guitar.
Chris Botti -
Trumpet - "Impressions"
Botti,
the world's largest selling jazz instrumentalist, has created
a beautiful compilation of romantic melodies from around the
world. Botti's musical artistry on the trumpet is mesmerizing in that the
instrument seems to take on vocal qualities. Botti's selection of guest
artists who perform on this album are diverse yet perfect choices to
complement the tone of the album. "Losing You," written by Randy
Newman, features Vince Gill's poignant, tender vocals and closes with a
crystalline trumpet solo that leaves the listener soothed by
Botti's passionate interpretation. Andrea Bocelli performs on
"Per Te" ("For You"), a gentle and meditative composition
written by Botti and David Foster, multi-talented producer, songwriter and
musician. Foster and jazz great Herbie Hancock also guest as pianists, and
Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) adds vocals and guitar on the album's closing tune
"What a Wonderful World." Listeners will love to linger on this
soothing, gentle musical journey.
Marcus Miller -
Electric Bass Guitar - "Renaissance"
Marcus
Miller, a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist, has worked for
many years as a session musician. He has won numerous Grammy awards as a
producer for other artists, and now with "Renaissance" has
released a top-notch CD of great grooving jazz which he produced, arranged and
composed. Miller plays a Fender
electric jazz bass and specializes in the "slapping the
bass" technique - sounds like the bass
guitar heard on the soundtrack from the television series
"Seinfeld." The CD includes an ensemble of players featuring alto
saxophone, trumpet, guitar, piano, percussion and drums. Miller takes the
electric bass to new levels, and like Chris Botti, gives the instrument its own
voice as if it's the lead vocal. Miller shines on a layered bass solo on
the Jackson Five's classic "I'll Be There" - you'll really hear the
versatility and sensuality of this instrument.
Sharon Isbin -
Classical Guitar - "Guitar Passions"
World renowned
classical guitarist Sharon Isbin honors her guitar heroes who are a
diverse group of classical, rock and jazz musicians. The selections on
this album, inspired by South American and Spanish roots, will leave you
totally immersed in the brilliance and intensity of the classical guitar.
Isbin collaborates with jazz guitarist Stanley
Jordan
and rock guitarist and vocalist Nancy Wilson of Heart. On
"Allegro" Isbin and rock guitarist Steve Vai soar to great
heights as they blend their classical and electric guitars flawlessly. Perhaps
the most interesting collaboration is on "O Presidente" with Paul Winter
featured on soprano saxophone.
Listening
to these performers, who are masters of their chosen instruments, is an
incredibly satisfying and captivating experience. I hope you too will
find enjoyment in these passionate performances by these tremendously talented
artists.
Ventress
Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield,
MA 02050
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10 – 8, Fri. and Sat. 10 – 4,
Closed Sunday
L:ibrary
will be closed on Monday, October 8, to observe Columbus Day
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Newsletter
staff: Chris Woods, Editor; Jaclyn
Robinson, Artist
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