Members of the MYSTERY BOOK CLUB are meeting on Tuesday, Febru-ary 7 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm to dis-cuss Rouge Island by Bruce DeSilva. New members are always welcome.

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Greenville Public Library Happenings

Members of the PICNIC TABLE READS Book Club are discussing The Peach Keeper by Peach Keeper by Peach KeeperSarah Addison Allen on Thursday, February 16 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. New members are always welcome.

Members of the KNITTING MAVENS meet every Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. New members are always wel-come.

DOWSING FOR BEGINNERSLearn the ancient skill of locating ground water, buried metals or hidden gems on Saturday, Febru-ary 11 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Registration is required. Please call the library at 949-3630 ext. 1 to register, or sign-up on our on-line calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws.

A representative from BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD will be at the library on Tuesday, Feb-ruary 14 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm to discuss the BlueChip for Medicare program through Blue Cross. This program is free and open to the public.

LOOKING FOR TAX FORMS?The Library has a selection of federal tax forms available for use this tax season. State forms are only available by visiting www.tax.state.ri.us/taxforms or by calling 574-8970.

The RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER COACH is at the library Friday, February 10 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

A representative from GREEN-VILLE HEALTH CENTER is doing Blood Pressure Read-ings on Wednesday, February 15 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. No appointment is necessary.

Ms. Nancy Arnold from ODYS-SEY HOSPICE is holding a bereavement support session on Tuesday, February 21 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Please call 949-3630 ext. 1 to register or sign-up on our on-line calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws.

Erik Brenner is exhibiting his Lego creations and collections in the Castle Display Case.

Christine Mathieu is displaying her watercolors.

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Children’s Department NewsStorytime

The winter session of storytimes are now in progress for children ages 1 1/2 -K. Please call 949-3630 ext. 3 for more

information. Look for our registration for the spring series of storytimes in March.

Valentine’s Day CraftChildren ages 6-10 are invited to join us on Monday, February 13, at 4 PM, as we celebrate Valentine’s Day at the library. Children will decorate a valentine bag to hold their cards and candy! Registration for this program begins on February 1.

Children’s Display BubbleChildren’s Display BubbleChildren’s Display BubbleChildren’s Display BubbleFive-year-old Jake Thomas, J.T., Casale will display his Toy Five-year-old Jake Thomas, J.T., Casale will display his Toy Five-year-old Jake Thomas, J.T., Casale will display his Toy Five-year-old Jake Thomas, J.T., Casale will display his Toy Five-year-old Jake Thomas, J.T., Casale will display his Toy Story collection in the Children’s Room Bubble. J.T. read the Story collection in the Children’s Room Bubble. J.T. read the Story collection in the Children’s Room Bubble. J.T. read the Story collection in the Children’s Room Bubble. J.T. read the Story collection in the Children’s Room Bubble. J.T. read the book about Toy Story and loved the characters. Then he saw book about Toy Story and loved the characters. Then he saw book about Toy Story and loved the characters. Then he saw book about Toy Story and loved the characters. Then he saw book about Toy Story and loved the characters. Then he saw the movie and decided to begin collecting characters from it. Toy the movie and decided to begin collecting characters from it. Toy the movie and decided to begin collecting characters from it. Toy the movie and decided to begin collecting characters from it. Toy the movie and decided to begin collecting characters from it. Toy Story continues to be a favorite with kids of all ages, so be sure Story continues to be a favorite with kids of all ages, so be sure Story continues to be a favorite with kids of all ages, so be sure Story continues to be a favorite with kids of all ages, so be sure Story continues to be a favorite with kids of all ages, so be sure to stop by the Children’s Room in February to see JT’s collec-M81 - to stop by the Children’s Room in February to see JT’s collec-M81 - to stop by the Children’s Room in February to see JT’s collec-to stop by the Children’s Room in February to see JT’s collec-to stop by the Children’s Room in February to see JT’s collec-to stop by the Children’s Room in February to see JT’s collec-tion.tion.

Milo J. St. Angelo teaches computing.

Parenting Skills WorkshopsParenting Skills WorkshopsParenting Skills WorkshopsThe Smithfield School Dept. and the Libraries of Smithfield are coordinating a The Smithfield School Dept. and the Libraries of Smithfield are coordinating a The Smithfield School Dept. and the Libraries of Smithfield are coordinating a The Smithfield School Dept. and the Libraries of Smithfield are coordinating a series of programs for parents and caregivers to enhance parenting skills. The series of programs for parents and caregivers to enhance parenting skills. The series of programs for parents and caregivers to enhance parenting skills. The series of programs for parents and caregivers to enhance parenting skills. The first in the series is a program about the value of sleep to children of all ages to first in the series is a program about the value of sleep to children of all ages to first in the series is a program about the value of sleep to children of all ages to first in the series is a program about the value of sleep to children of all ages to be held in February. Please call 949-3630, ext. 3 for more information. Please call 949-3630, ext. 3 for more information. Please call 949-3630, ext. 3 for more information. Please call 949-3630, ext. 3 for more information.

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Children enjoy the winter snowman craft at the library.

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Young Adult Department News

School Vacation Week:School Vacation Week:Celebrate the Year of the DragonCelebrate the Year of the Dragon

According to the Chinese astrological calendar, 2012 is the Year of the According to the Chinese astrological calendar, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. Children ages 6-10 may register for this program to be held on Dragon. Children ages 6-10 may register for this program to be held on Wednesday, February 22 at 10:30 am. Listen to a story and complete a Wednesday, February 22 at 10:30 am. Listen to a story and complete a dragon craft. Learn which animal is your birth sign of the zodiac. Regis-dragon craft. Learn which animal is your birth sign of the zodiac. Regis-tration begins February 1.

Art ClassChildren ages 6-10 may sign up for a class taught by artist and teacher Adele Karbowski on Thursday, February 23 from 3:00-4:00 pm. Registra-tion is required and will begin February 1.

Trinket BoxesOn Friday, February 24, at 10:30 AM, children ages 6-10 will make a trinket box which can be used to hold things like jewelry, crayons, or whatever small, special items they may want to put inside. Registration for this vacation week craft begins on February 1.

Lego UniverseThe Lego Club is trying some new time The Lego Club is trying some new time slots. The group will meet on Satur-slots. The group will meet on Satur-day, February 11 from 11 am-12 pm and day, February 11 from 11 am-12 pm and Wednesday, February 29 from 4:30-5:30 Wednesday, February 29 from 4:30-5:30 pm. Children ages 6-10 may bring their pm. Children ages 6-10 may bring their own legos and have fun creating with other own legos and have fun creating with other children and teen mentors, or use some children and teen mentors, or use some new donated legos. Drop-in.new donated legos. Drop-in.

Children’s Display BubbleFive-year-old Jake Thomas, J.T., Casale will display his Toy Story collection in the Children’s Room Bubble. Toy Story continues to be a favor-ite with kids of all ages, so be sure to stop by the Children’s Room in February to see JT’s collection.

Wii Gaming FunJoin us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 3:00-5:00 in the Baker After School Center to play some of your favorite Wii games. Anyone between the ages of 11 and 18 is welcome. The dates for February are the 13th and the 27th.

Douhnut Snowman Narwhale & Friends

Doughman Snowmen Rianbow

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The Baker After School Center

Do you know about our Baker After School Center? It is a room on the lower level of the library where anyone be-tween the ages of 11 and 18 can meet on school days on Monday - Thursday 2:00 - 6:00 pm and Fridays 2:00 - 5:00 pm. No advanced signup is required. The center has 16 computers and tables for projects. It provides a great place for students to hang out, do homework, and/or participate in fun activities. Check the teen zone on our webpage (www.yourlibrary.ws) for upcoming events.

Share a Book and a Snack

Snacks for Valentine’s Day celebration are sure to include hearts and chocolate. Come with a book to share and an appetite. If you are between 11-18 just drop in to the Baker After School Center on Tuesday, February 7th from 3:00-4:00.

Teen Paper Bead Workshop

Come and drop in to learn the art of making paper beads on Thurs-day, February 16th from 3:30-4:30. The beads can be used for keychains, bracelets, necklac-es or whatever you can come up with.

LEGO Universe will be held on Saturday February the 11th from 11:00-12:00 and Wednes-day February the 29th from 4:30-5:30 this month. Anyone between the ages of 6 and 16 are welcome. No sign up is neces-sary but I would love to know if you plan to come. Just contact Rhonda at yourYAlibrarian@yahoo.com or leave me a mes-sage at 949-3630 ext 115. Come ready to build and have some ideas for themes in the near future.

Anime Cinema Come and enjoy a free showing of Japanese-themed cartoons at 2:30 pm every Friday afternoon. Following each showing, feel free to stay and discuss what you have watched. Snacks will be provided.

Doughnut Snowman Bob II

Beading Workshop Fun

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New Fiction TitlesNew in the Library Collections

1222 : a Hanne Wilhelmsen novel / Anne Holt translated by Marlaine Delargy1222 : a Hanne Wilhelmsen novel / Anne Holt translated by Marlaine Delargy1222 : a Hanne Wilhelmsen novel77 Shadow Street : a novel / Dean Koontz77 Shadow Street : a novel / Dean Koontz77 Shadow Street : a novelA devil is waiting / Jack HigginsAgent 6 / by Tom Rob SmithAgent 6 / by Tom Rob SmithAgent 6All the flowers in Shanghai / Duncan JepsonAll the flowers in Shanghai / Duncan JepsonAll the flowers in ShanghaiAt the mercy of the queen : a novel of Anne Boleyn / Anne Clinard BarnhillBelieving the lie / Elizabeth GeorgeBreakdown / Sara ParetskyChocolate covered murder / Leslie MeierChocolate covered murder / Leslie MeierChocolate covered murderCobra gamble / Timothy ZahnCopper Beach : [a dark legacy novel] / Jayne Ann KrentzCovert warriors / W. E. B. GriffinCovert warriors / W. E. B. GriffinCovert warriorsD.C. dead / Stuart WoodsD.C. dead / Stuart WoodsD.C. deadDark revelations : a Level 26 thriller featuring Steve Dark / by Anthony E. Zuiker Dark revelations : a Level 26 thriller featuring Steve Dark / by Anthony E. Zuiker Dark revelations : a Level 26 thriller featuring Steve DarkDeadline / Fern MichaelsDeath benefit / Robin CookDown the darkest road / by Tami HoagGideon’s corpse / Douglas Preston & Lincoln ChildGun games / Faye Kellerman.Gun games / Faye Kellerman.Gun gamesHalo : primordium / Greg BearKnit one, pearl one / McNeil, GilKnit one, pearl one / McNeil, GilKnit one, pearl one /Larry Bond’s red dragon rising : shock of war / Larry Bond and Jim DeFeliceLocked on / Tom Clancy with Mark GreaneyLove in a nutshell / Janet Evanovich & Dorien KellyLove in a nutshell / Janet Evanovich & Dorien KellyLove in a nutshellLunatics / Dave BarryNeed you now / James GrippandoNeed you now / James GrippandoNeed you nowPower play / Ben BovaPower play / Ben BovaPower playPrivate : #1 suspect : a novel / by James Patterson and Maxine PaetroPrivate : #1 suspect : a novel / by James Patterson and Maxine PaetroPrivate : #1 suspect : a novelSecrets of the Tudor court. At the king’s pleasure / Kate EmersonSisterhood of Dune / Brian Herbert, Kevin J. AndersonSleepwalker / Karen RobardsThe Anatomist’s apprentice : a Dr. Thomas Silkstone mystery / Tessa Harris.The Anatomist’s apprentice : a Dr. Thomas Silkstone mystery / Tessa Harris.The Anatomist’s apprentice : a Dr. Thomas Silkstone mysteryThe compassion of Father Dowling / Ralph McInernyThe devil’s elixir / Raymond KhouryThe hunter : a novel / John LescroartThe hunter : a novel / John LescroartThe hunter : a novelThe jaguar : a Charlie Hood novel / T. Jefferson ParkerThe night season / Chelsea CainThe sense of an ending / Julian BarnesThe sense of an ending / Julian BarnesThe sense of an endingThe spy who jumped off the screen : a novel / Thomas CaplanThe Winter Palace : a novel of Catherine the Great / Eva StachniakThe Winter Palace : a novel of Catherine the Great / Eva StachniakThe Winter Palace : a novel of Catherine the GreatVery bad men / Harry Dolan

Computer Classes at the Greenville Public LibraryThe library offers two types of computer instruction:

1. formal 12 to 15 week classes with Milo J. St. Angelo2. 1 hour individualized instruction with Ray Hetherington

on the topic of your choice.Call the library at 949-3630 for more information.

New Non-Fiction Titles

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Alone in the universe : why our planet is uniqueAlone in the universe : why our planet is unique Gribbin, John R. Gribbin, John R.Analysis of transport phenomena / William M. DeenBelow stairs / Margaret PowellFabric-by-fabric one-yard wonders / by Rebecca Yaker Fabric-by-fabric one-yard wonders / by Rebecca Yaker Fabric-by-fabric one-yard wondersGiving 2.0 : transform your giving and our world / Laura Arrillaga-AndreessenGreat by choice : uncertainty, chaos, and luck : why some thrive despite them all / Jim Col-Great by choice : uncertainty, chaos, and luck : why some thrive despite them all / Jim Col-Great by choice : uncertainty, chaos, and luck : why some thrive despite them alllins How to fix copyright / William Patry.How to fix copyright / William Patry.How to fix copyrightInside the mind of Casey Anthony : a psychological portrait / Keith AblowIs everyone hanging out without me? (and other concerns) / Mindy KalingJust 10 lbs. : easy steps to weighing what you want (finally) / Brad LammMolto Batali : simple family meals from my home to yours / Mario BataliMolto Batali : simple family meals from my home to yours / Mario BataliMolto Batali : simple family meals from my home to yoursNearing home : life, faith, and finishing well / Billy GrahamRather New Orleans. Wellman, KaieRather New York City. Blessing, Anna H.Rather Paris. Hart, JonRoger Williams and the creation of the American soul / John M. BarryRoger Williams and the creation of the American soul / John M. BarryRoger Williams and the creation of the American soulSuicide of a superpower : will America survive to 2025? / Patrick J. BuchananThe cook’s illustrated cookbook : 2,000 recipes from 20 years of America’s most trusted food magazine / by the editors at America’s Test Kitchen The cupcake diaries / Katherine Kallinis and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagneThe cupcake diaries / Katherine Kallinis and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagneThe cupcake diariesThe Library of Congress illustrated timeline of the Civil War / by Margaret E. WagnerThe Library of Congress illustrated timeline of the Civil War / by Margaret E. WagnerThe Library of Congress illustrated timeline of the Civil WarThe Neelys’ celebration cookbook : down home meals for every occasion / Pat NeelyThe plots against the president : FDR, a nation in crisis, and the rise of the American right / Sally Denton. The Tea Party and the remaking of Republican conservatism / Theda SkocpolThinking, fast and slow / Daniel KahnemanThinking, fast and slow / Daniel KahnemanThinking, fast and slowTrust me, I’m Dr Ozzy : advice from rock’s ultimate survivor / by Ozzy OsbourneTrust me, I’m Dr Ozzy : advice from rock’s ultimate survivor / by Ozzy OsbourneTrust me, I’m Dr Ozzy : advice from rock’s ultimate survivorVan Gogh : the life / Steven Naifeh and Gregory White SmithWest by West : my charmed, tormented life / Jerry West What would the founders say? : a patriot’s answers to America’s most pressing problemsSchweikart, Larry.

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The Library will be closed Monday, February 20 for President’s Day.