Volume 15 Issue 2 Page 1 Fall 2017 Friends of the Moultonborough Library FALL NEWSLETTER YOU ARE INVITED TO THE FRIENDS Book & Author Luncheon Presenting Alice B. Fogel 2013-18 NH Poet Laureate At Bald Peak Colony Club Monday, September 25 Noon enjoy CASH BAR on the Terrace Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Presentation of the Mary Rice Award TICKETS COST $40 AVAILABLE AT THE MOULTONBOROUGH LIBRARY BEGINNING AUGUST 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15 Guests are asked to observe the Bald Peak Dress Code: No denim and collared shirts for gentlemen. Plan to join us (more about the author on page 8)
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Volume 15 Issue 2 Page 1 Fall 2017
Friends of the Moultonborough Library
FALL NEWSLETTER
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE FRIENDS
Book & Author Luncheon
Presenting
Alice B. Fogel
2013-18 NH
Poet Laureate
At Bald Peak Colony Club Monday, September 25
Noon enjoy CASH BAR on the Terrace
Lunch served at 12:30 p.m.
Presentation of the Mary Rice Award
TICKETS COST $40
AVAILABLE AT THE MOULTONBOROUGH LIBRARY
BEGINNING AUGUST 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15
Guests are asked to observe the Bald Peak Dress Code: No denim and collared shirts for gentlemen.
Plan to join us
(more about the author on page 8)
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Dear Library Friends,
It is truly amazing how quickly 6 1/2 years have flown by. My husband and I
moved up here as strangers knowing no one. That strangeness ended the
minute that I walked into the Moultonborough Public Library. The
friendliness and warmth of the staff that greeted me along with the myriad of
activities being offered drew me in, encouraging me to become involved in
such a wonderful place. It didn’t take long for the “Friends” to find me and I
them. The last 5 years as President and/or Co-President of the Friends of the
Moultonborough Public Library have been some of the finest in my life. I am
so very appreciative of and thankful for you all. You are terrific individuals
who give your time and energy in doing the good work of this institution with a sense of humor and
dedication to the community. It has been my honor to have served as your president and to call you my
dear friends.
Thank You,
Jane
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
From Our President
On Behalf of the Friends of the Moultonborough Public Library, I would like to
wish all of you a happy end of summer. I look forward to being President,
having already served as Vice President for four years and Co-President for one
year. It is truly an honor to be President of such an incredible team of
volunteers!
Please SAVE the DATE, Monday September 25th for our annual Book/Author
Luncheon held at Bald Peak Colony Club. This year we have the pleasure of
presenting NH poet laureate Alice B. Fogel. Tickets go on sale August 15-
September 15 and cost $40.00. There will be a treat for every seat this year.
Our new series of Literary Discussions “Restless Hearts and Quiet Souls” will begin on Thursday, September
14th at 10:30 with the book Rabbit, Run by John Updike. I encourage you to join us for these enthralling
discussions.
I would like to thank our outgoing President, Jane Harrington, for all of her hard work and support. I know I
can always count on her to be my “wing man”!
Our Friends meetings are on the 1st Thursday of every month at 10:00 and we welcome anyone interested to
attend. Your donations and membership renewals help provide the many and varied programs offered by
this library to adults and children of our community. Thank you for your continued support.
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2017 President’s Award Winners
It is with great pleasure that we recognize the 2017 recipients of The President’s Award.
These awards are given out annually by the Friends of the Moultonborough Public Library to
recognize individuals who have served our organization and library in an outstanding capacity.
We are exceedingly grateful for the time and effort that these recipients have given to The
Friends this year and in the past. They have helped to make our library the wonderful place
that it is. We donate a book in honor of each of them on a subject of their choice.
This year’s recipients are:
Beverly Nelson for her on going work as editor of our fabulous
Newsletters as well as putting them and our membership rolls
on line.
Susan Merrifield for her outstanding work in
organizing and presenting a university level of
quality to the Literary Discussion series that we
offer every autumn and spring/summer.
Marlene Taussig for her energetic and successful role in
arranging “Feed A Charity” or F.A.C. nights with more than
6 local restaurants this past winter much to the delight of
the diners and our treasury. We commend her as well for
her many years spent procuring our speakers & venues for
the Book/Author Luncheons.
It is with genuine appreciation and heartfelt thanks for their dedication and hard work that
we say to these “Friends” well done.
Jane Harrington
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WE ARE SAVING "FRIENDS” MONEY
The Friends of the Moultonborough Library are
going “earth friendly”. If we have your email
address, you are receiving an electronic email
with newsletter attached . Do you like reading it
on your iPad, your phone or your computer in
COLOR? Do you need a “hard copy”? Each news-
letter we send you costs $1.50. Four issues per
year costs $6.00. You can also find a copy of the
current issue on the Moultonborough Public
Library Webpage. Just click on the Friends of
Library link. www.moultonboroughlibrary.org
Dedication
By Jane Harrington
On Saturday, August 5, 2017 The Trustees, staff and
the Friends of the Library board gathered together
along with the family of Noel Ainscow to recognize the
life time achievements of this remarkable woman to
the Moultonborough Public Library. The presentations
began outside with Laurie Whitley, Chairperson of the
Trustees dedicating a beautiful pear tree which has
been planted on the east side of the library as a living
memorial to Noel. The group then moved inside to the
lobby of the library where Sherry Weene, President of
the Friends, unveiled a lovely painting of the library
donated by the artist, Karel Hayes, who was in
attendance. The framing and matting was donated by
Sherry Lively. Noel’s daughter on behalf of the family
then gave some very moving remarks regarding her
mother’s love for our library and how highly she
regarded the MPL as well as acknowledging and
thanking us for all that has been done in Noel’s
memory. Coffee and cake served in the community
room concluded the day’s ceremony.
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The 2017 Spring Literary Adventure
Jane Harrington & Photographs by Bruce W. Roberts
Thirty enthusiastic “Friends” hit the road on Thursday,
June 22, for the 3rd biennial Literary Adventure . Former
literary field trips have taken us to Robert Frost’s home in
Sugar Hill, NH and to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s
home in Portland, ME. Munching on the provided snacks
and chatting amongst ourselves ,we relaxed as our luxury
coach traveled to S. Berwick, ME. Upon arrival, we split
into two groups of fifteen. One group was dropped off at
the Hamilton House, a stunningly restored 1787 Georgian
mansion located on the Salmon Falls River surrounded by
impeccable gardens. They were met by an extremely
knowledgeable guide who gave them a fascinating tour of
the mansion and grounds. The other group went to the Sarah Orne Jewett house and
museum. Ms. Jewett was a well-known 18th century American novelist, famous for her
regional fiction that centered on life along the coast Of Maine .Her home; a Georgian
architecture/Greek revival mansion built in 1774 has retained most of the original family
furnishing. The excellent tour included a brief discussion of her most famous novel,” The
Country of the Painted Firs” and a visit to the art museum. Both groups met up for a
delicious lunch at The Thistle Pig in downtown S. Berwick .After switching houses to
complete the day’s programs, thirty fatigued but happy participants headed home to
Moultonborough.
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Literary Discussion Series Fall 2017
Restless Hearts and Quiet Souls
Last year, we read six books that explore the theme of relation-ships. In the process, we noticed that some characters such as Lila and Doll in Lila are restless, passionate and often on the move, while others, such as the McPherson brothers in Plainsong are qui-et souls who seem content to live a bachelor life on their late par-ents’ farm. Probably two of the best-known restless literary charac-ters are Emily Bronte’s Heathcliff and Catherine. On the opposite end of the characterization spectrum, readers cherish two quiet souls, siblings, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert in Lucy Maude Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables.
This year, our discussion group will turn its attention to literature inhabited by either restless, passionate characters or quiet, self-contained people. At least two of the works to be explored will allow us to return to a beloved author and the scholar who introduced us to these writers last year. In examining these charac-ters, we will discover what factors and forces create the energy and tension of a Heathcliff, as well as the backstory of a seemingly simple, kind, principled character such as Matthew Cuthbert.
During the fall, we will explore the theme of “restless hearts and quiet souls” in Rabbit, Run, Home and Eventide. The three selections for Fall 2017 will be discussed on Thursday mornings at 10:30 on September 14, October 19, and November 16.
September 14, 2017: Rabbit, Run by John Updike
Literary critics often cite this novel as a marker for the beginning of the sexual revolution of the 1960’s. Mar-ried and bored, Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom is a restless young man and a has-been by the age of 26. As a high school basketball star, he was adored and indulged. When the reader meets him, Rabbit feels trapped in a dull marriage to Janice with whom he has a son and is expecting a second child. From this situation, Rabbit runs into the arms of another woman.
Written in 1960, Updike foreshadows post-war cynicism about traditional marriage, including the assump-tion that a man should provide for his family. This classic novel depicts a restless, immature, self-centered young man who cannot accept monogamy and the limitations of family life in middle-class suburbia.
We are delighted to welcome back Dr. Suzanne Brown of Dartmouth College to lead this discussion. I cannot wait to hear what Dr. Brown has to say about Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom, almost 60 years have his creation.
October 19, 2017: Home by Marilynne Robinson
So many of you asked to read all three of Robinson’s novels set in Gilead, Iowa that we will explore her novel Home in which we meet Reverend Robert Boughton’s prodigal son, Jack. Like Bronte’s Heathcliff, Jack Ames Boughton is propelled by forces he does not control or understand. He lies, steals and impregnates a young impoverished teenager, all the while remaining his father’s favorite child. Through our analysis of Jack and his relationships with his family and his father’s best friend, Reverend John Ames, for whom Jack was named, we will explore the thinking of a “sinner” who craves forgiveness, but can never forgive himself.
After an over-time discussion of Lila this May, Dr. Linda Brion-Meisels will return to discuss this novel that Robinson wrote before she wrote her acclaimed third novel set in Gilead. Those who were present at Brion-Meisel’s May discussion of Lila continue to reflect upon Robinson’s unique theological and philosophical per-spectives. It will be a treat to continue this conversation.
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YOUR ARE INVITED TO BOOK TALK
By Marianne Rapp
“Book Talk” is a casual group which meets the
second Thursday of each month at the Library
at 10:30 a.m. We welcome anyone who would
like to join us. We give brief overviews of books
that we have enjoyed and occasionally ones
that we haven’t!! Sometimes discussions range
beyond the books and it’s always fun. Please come and see if this is a group
for you.
FRIENDLY REMINDER from Membership Co-Chairs
Barbara Brash & Cynthia Barnaby-Birr
DID YOU JOIN, RENEW OR UPDATE YOUR 2017 Friends of the Library Mem-bership?
Membership runs from January through December of each year.
Check your mailing label or your email greeting. If it does not read 2017, Please fill out the membership
form on the back page or on the FMPL page of library website and mail or bring to library.
We sincerely appreciate your yearly support.
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November 16, 2017: Eventide by Kent Haruf
Last year, we delighted in reading Haruf’s Plainsong in which the reader meets quiet, kind and generous characters, along with some outright scoundrels. The careful reader is left feeling part of this small Colorado community, which the author continues to develop in subsequent novels. This fall, we will revisit Holt in Eventide, another novel that features the quiet, mostly solitary McPherson brothers. In this work, their humble goodness is matched by two female characters, Rose Tyler and Maggie Jones.
Professor Anita M. Kurth of the University of Maine will return to us to lead this just-before-Thanksgiving discussion. This will be her third November presentation. We enjoy having this gifted speaker help us usher in the holiday season.
Meet Alice B. Fogel, Poet Laureate of New Hampshire It's almost that time of year, for the MPL Book and Author Luncheon and presentation of the prestigious Mary Rice Award. The Friends of the MPL cordially invite everybody to join us at this annual event, which will take place at Bald Peak Colony Club. The luncheon is always one of the highlights of the year in our beautiful community of Moultonborough. It is a pleasure to announce that this year's speaker will be the esteemed Poet Laureate of New Hampshire, Alice B. Fogel. Her poetry and presentation, followed by a Q and A, is guaranteed to afford all attendees a magical afternoon! As always, a sampling of the author's books will be available for purchase and personal signing. To further support the MPL, those who are so inclined may purchase raffle tickets for themed, gorgeous Gift Baskets. We are delighted that the gifted Anne Marie Bedford is going to enthrall us with her piano music during the social hour, which will begin at noon. The 2017 Friends of the MPL Book and Author Luncheon and presentation of the Mary Rice Award is not to be missed. The Friends of the MPL await you, our honored guests! Please do your utmost to attend - you will be glad you did! Marlene Taussig, Luncheon Chairperson
Library Director’s Report
Nancy McCue
We’ve had another busy summer here at the library. In just the month of July, our patron counter recorded
9,189, we registered 89 new patrons, and 7,747 items were checked out.
We have 2 fascinating programs upcoming in September. On September 18th The History of the Mount
Washington Cog Railway will be presented by Jonathan Hively, who worked for the railway for 13 years. On
September 11 we are co-sponsoring (with the Moultonborough Historical Society) History of the Grand
Resort Hotels of the White Mountains with author Bryant Tolles, Jr.
This summer we have seen an increasing demand by our patrons for quiet work spaces to sit at a table and
use their own devices. Some even request to use their cell phones, but we certainly discourage that in the
library as it always disturbs other patrons. We do have the Tutorial Room and the Heritage Rooms available,
but still could use another space. Thanks to the efforts of our invaluable Richard Kennedy, we’ve added
another “room” to the library. Our long-time patrons will remember when the main entrance to the library
was on the side of the building, before the addition was completed in 2006. That little entrance vestibule has
been transformed into a small office for our patrons to use. We are happy to have a place to offer our
patrons to work on their projects without disruptions. These rooms can each be reserved in advance.
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CHILDREN’S ROOM EVENTS
SHARON GULLA - CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN
Summer reading was great fun this year with 120 children actively reading.
This year’s theme was Build A Better World and a variety of programs were offered over the sum-mer.
We co-hosted a Beauty and the Beast Sing-A-Long with the Recreation Department. The refresh-ments were provided by the Friends, Trustees and staff. Some of the highlights of the summer were a magic/comedy show by Bob Riordan, Marvel-ous Marvin’s Science Dance and a wonderful pro-gram by story teller Heidi Fayle. This was an inter-active program with stories and songs, and finished by building dioramas out of wood, stones, figurines of people and animals and much more.
These programs were all generously sponsored by The Friends of MPL and I thank you all for your support of the children’s programming!
We had several local authors reading at Tuesday evening Story Times. Author Andy Opel read us his new book, “The Bob House,” Karen Jacobs read a few of her stories and Peter McCleery read “Bob & Joss Get Lost” and explained the process of writing and publishing his book.
It wouldn’t be summer without afternoon movies and craft programs, which in-cluded a bookmark/3-D Printer demo, cardboard makerspace, and tool boxes.
We participated in the July 4th parade and won 1st Prize in the float division!
We had incentives donated to us by Pirates Cove Mini Golf, Dewey’s ice cream, Water Country, Santa’s Village, Funspot, Whale’s Tale, and the Mt Washington Valley Children’s Museum.
Now I am looking ahead to our annual Halloween party and planning our Christmas visit with Santa! I will be hosting Read A Thons this Fall as well as regular story time and craft pro-grams.
Thank you again for supporting the children’s programs.
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If you are interested in learning more about your mobile device (iPhones,
iPads, Tablets, Smartphones), sign up for one of our classes! We do limit the
class size to eight. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP.
Every Monday our “Technology Users Group” drop-in group meets from 2-
p.m., where you can share what you know or ask a question about your device.
Every Tuesday we offer an ”iPhone & iPad Class for Beginners,” from 2-p.m.
AnneMarie is available for one on one sessions. Please call 476-8895 to schedule an appointment.
Friends Bag!
White with green trim, has side pocket and snap closure
between the handles. 16x14 inches with flat bottom.
Suitable for books, DVDs, etc. $15.00
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES AT LIBRARY
Regularly Scheduled Events at Your Library
Evening of Poetry: first Tuesday of the month 7:30 pm
Lego Lovers: third Wednesday of the month 3:30 - 4:30 pm
“Open” Book Talk: Second Thursday of the month 10:30
Coloring for Grown-ups: Tuesdays, 10:30 am-12 noon
Friends of MPL meeting: First Thursday of Month (except Jan, Feb and Mar) 10:00 am
Moultonborough Library Trustees Meeting: Second Thursday of Month 1:00 pm
"Stitch and Chat”-Craft morning Come join our group and pick up some new tips or
work on those projects that just don’t get finished. Fridays 10 am until noon
Technology User Group meets every Monday 2-4 pm. This is a drop-in group, where we discuss
smartphones, e-readers and anything else you bring.
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FRIENDS OF THE MOULTONBOROUGH
PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFICERS
OFFICE NAME
President Sherry Weene
1st VP: Sandra Kelly
Treasurer: Carol Ann Dreyer
Recording Secretary: Linda Ridenour
Corresponding/Social
Secretary: Paula Young
Past President : Jane Harrington
Alternate/Past Presidents Carole Smith &
Marianne Rapp
Co-Membership: Barbara Brash &
Cynthia Barnaby-Birr
Book Discussions: Susan Merrifield
Book Talk: Marianne Rapp
School Program Coordinator: Barbara Hawkins
Newsletter: Beverly Nelson
Publicity: Ann Perra
Book/Author Luncheon Marlene Taussig
Hospitality: Margaret Cooper
Historian: Mary Davis
Have you considered giving a gift of books or a dona-tion 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 bereave-ment or to commemorate a happier occasion such as a birthday or anniversary serves a dual purpose. It acknowledges that special person or occasion and, of course, enhances the library's ability to provide addi-tional material to our patrons who will appreciate these gifts for years to come. It is truly a gift that keeps on giving.
Count me in: I want to support our amazing library!
The Friends of the Moultonborough Library is open to all who love our library. Bring your ideas and suggestions and join us. Meetings are held at the library on the first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. except for January, February and March. Please send in your membership dues with the form on back page. Your membership dues help offset some of the library expenses for special adult and children’s programs, museum passes, and capital improvements. Our membership year runs from January to December.
MEMORIAL BOOK DONATIONS
The Moultonborough Public Library and the Altrusa Club are pleased to offer
a book delivery service to the homebound of Moultonborough. The Li-
brary offers an extensive book selection, books on CD, LARGE PRINT BOOKS, and many magazines and
DVDs. The staff at the Library will be happy to assist you with selections and answer your questions.
Altrusa volunteers will deliver and pick-up books on approximately a two-week cycle. If you are not a
member of the library, arrangements for a card may easily be made. Please call the Library for further
The Friends membership year runs January to December.
Check your mailing label or your email greeting in your email edition for your membership status.
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