West Stockbridge Public Library

2011-12-30T16:10:00.000-05:00

Here is a pre-view of the new titles coming to the library in Janurary.

Books

Gun Games by Faye Kellerman

The Rope: an Anna Pigeon Novel by Neved a Barr

Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich

A Devil is Waiting by Jack Higgins

Grown up kind of Pretty by Joshilyn Jackson

Privat #1: Suspect by James Patterson

Raylan by Elmore Leonard

Abandon by Meg Cabot

Shadows in Flight by Orson Scott Card

Copper Beach by Jayne Ann Krentz

The Hunter by John Lescroart

The Flight of Gemma Hardy by Margot Livesey

The Odds: A love story by Stewart O'Nan

Movies

Real Steel

Big Year

Moneyball

I don't know how she does it

What's your number

Drive

Abduction

Just off the truck

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New Books

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The Forgotten Waltz by Anne Enright

The Ares Decision ( A Robert Lublum's series) by Kyle Mills

The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman

The Visible Man by Chuck Klosterman

Shock Wave by John Sandford

Kindle meet Library

2011-09-28T15:35:00.000-04:00

Did you hear? You can now use your Amazon kindle to check out C/WMARS ebooks! Here's how:

Looking for more information?

Visit www.cwmars.org for videos.

New Titles!

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New to the library

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Pinch Me by Adena Halpern

How to be an American Housewife by Margaret Dilloway

Next to Love by Ellen Feldman

The Lantern by Debora Lawerson

Haiti: after the Earthquake by Paul Farmer

Unsaid by Neil Abramson

The Sisters from Hardscrabble Bay by Beverly Jensen.

Evergreen Update

2011-08-02T12:31:00.002-04:00

As C/W MARS libraries prepare for migration to the new Evergreen system, patrons will note there will be some changes in the current catalog starting Monday, August 1.

Currently library patrons in our Central and Western regions can request titles from the opposite region using our Union Catalog. Effective Monday, August 1, this catalog will no longer accept new holds for C/W MARS patrons. All patrons will still be able to use the Massachusetts Virtual Catalog. Any holds placed in the Union Catalog prior to August 1 will be honored and processed as normal.

Up comming changes to the online catalog.

All library items in one place! All C/W MARS libraries will have their items in this catalog, so patrons will not have to change catalogs to request from the other region.

Patron Dashboard. When logged into your library account, it will show all checkouts, holds, items to be picked up and fines in one place.

RSS Feeds for lists. Do you have a list of books you want to share with others? You can create a "published" list that others can see.

Patrons will also need to be prepared for some changes. These next items will not be able to be carried over to the new catalog, including:
Outstanding Holds. Academic patrons who have holds that have not been filled at the time of migration will have to replace them after moving to the new catalog.

Current PIN. Patrons will be able to login to their new online catalog account using the last four digits of their library card barcode as a password. They will be required to create a new password when they login for the first time.

Reading History and Current Wish Lists. In the case of Reading History and Wish Lists, patrons have the ability to export their lists or print from a computer. There is a button to choose "Export List" at the top of their list. We recommend that patrons choose "Brief Display" for their list; this will give you the title, author, and publishing information. These can be sent to an email address as a text file or displayed on the computer for printing.
Patrons who wish to export their Reading History or Wish Lists should do so by September 30th, 2011. Library patrons will still have full access to the current system through the summer.

If you have any questions on the mirgration please contact Danielle.

ANNUAL BOOK SALE

2011-07-28T14:50:00.002-04:00

THE FRIENDS OF THE WEST STOCKBRIDGE LIBRARY PRESENT:

THE ANNUAL BOOK SALE!!!

SATURDAY JULY 30TH

9:30AM-3PM

EARLY BIRD PREVIEW: 8AM-9:30AM

ADMISSION TO THE PREVIEW IS $20

Some summer reads

2011-06-01T13:17:00.000-04:00

Ever wonder where an author is from? Have you looked and been shocked to find out they live in your state!

The Massachusetts Center for the Book just released its’ list for ‘The Must Read Books of 2011’. Authors of the books on this list are residents of the state, some might surprise you.

http://www.massbook.org/massbooks2011.html

Summer reading here we come.

Friday, April 22nd

2011-04-15T14:06:00.002-04:00

Hello, This is a friendly reminder that next Friday, April 22nd the library will be closed for Good Friday. The library will reopen Saturday, April 23rd at 10am.

All are invited to a

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Children’s Program

Los colores!Spanish through stories,music, and crafts

with Mileta Roe

Saturday,

April 2, 2011 11:00am

Come learn some Spanish, listen to stories, singsongs, and make something to take home!

(Recommended for ages 3-9)

This program is supported in part by a grant from theWest Stockbridge Cultural Council, a local agencywhich is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural

Wanted: Opinions

2011-03-03T14:46:00.001-05:00

Have you ever wanted to give the library a report card? Or say , “Hey we’d like more of this?”. If so, here’s your chance. We have a mini survey where you can voice your opinion and help us become the best library that we can be. That’s it five questions! Just click on the link below and answer the questions.

www.surveymonkey.com/s/2VPY7KH

Thanks!!!!

Thank You!!

2011-02-22T14:51:00.004-05:00

Dear Friends of the West Stockbridge Library,

Thank you for sponsoring the wonderful program today by Craig Harris. We had a blast!

Thank you, The new library house band.

2/2/11 Library Closed

2011-02-02T10:15:00.002-05:00

The Library will be closed today due to hazardous driving conditions the library will reopen on Thursday at 2pm.

Weather

2011-02-01T16:30:00.002-05:00

Hello West Stockbridge,

As everyone has heard there is a good chance that round two of the storm will be gifting us with more snow. This means that there is a possibility that the library will be closed on Wednesday 2/2/11. Please call before you venture out and check the blog for updates.

Have a great evening.

Danielle

Changes

2011-01-11T16:05:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the upgraded WSPL blog!!! We have made some changes to the blog, to make sure that you have access to everything you need. To being with when you need to search for a new book or DVD, just click on the card catalog. This will take you directly to the online catalog. Next, on the left you will see all of the databases that are provided to the library by the Mass Board of Library Commissioner and the Mass Library System. These are easy to use, just click and you’re on your way. Keep an eye on the blog over the next few months while each database has it's time in the spotlight.

New to the Stacks

2011-01-06T15:14:00.000-05:00

We have a great collection of new books that just came in. Some are from favorite authors and others are from new ones. But remember some of these titles will be hot items so place a hold.

Annabel by Kathleen Winter
The Lost Books of the Odyssey by Zachary Mason
Damaged by John Lescroart
Destiny and Desire by Carlos Fuentes
Bird Cloud by Annie Proulx
The Lover’s Dictionary : a novel by David Levithan
Family Affair by Debbie Macomber
The Lake of Dreams by Kim Edwards
The Judas Gate by Jack Higgins.

Holiday Closing Reminder

2010-12-21T10:31:00.000-05:00

Hello West Stockbridge,

I just wanted to take a moment let everyone know about the following days we will be closed for the up coming holidays.

Friday: 12/24
Saturday: 12/25

Friday: 12/31
Saturday :1/1/11

Have a happy and safe holiday season.

The reason why this librarian is in need of coffee.

2010-11-05T15:06:00.001-04:00

I read Dennis Lehane’s latest book in 6 hours. That’s quite a feat, well for me it is. I will admit that I have never read a book by the author before. ( Shocking, I know, a librarian who hasn‘t read Mystic River!?!?!) But it didn‘t matter this story had me handcuffed to the book late into the night. Set in Boston and stretching across the state to Becket. Lehane revisits some old friends, Amanda McCready, Kenzie and Gennaro. Once before 12 years ago private investigator Patrick Kenzie found four year old Amanda and returned her to her “Smutty mother” as Gennaro says. Now Amanda is missing; along with the property of the head of Boston's Russian mob. Kenzie and Gennaro, now face an old case that has the possibility to reek massive havoc on their relationship. But can they find Amanda in time to save the life of her friend? If you want to know, your going to have to place a hold on the book, because my lips are sealed.

Library Closing for Holiday

2010-11-05T14:45:00.000-04:00

I just wanted to send out a friendly reminder that the library will be closed Thursday Nov. 11th for the holiday. The library will resume it's normal hours on Friday Nov 12th at 2pm. Thank you and have a great weekend.

~Danielle

2010-07-22T17:25:00.000-04:00

WOW! I would like to take a moment and thank everyone who has donated items to the Friends of the Library Book Sale. We hope to see you on July 31st for the annual sale.

In the mean time some of those wonderful donations have found a home across the hall at the library. So stop in and checkout some of these great donations.

New Titles

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New Fiction
A Bad Day for Pretty by Sophie Littlefield
The Glass Rainbow by James Lee Burke
Family Ties by Danielle Steel
Live to Tell by Lisa Gardner
The Whisperers by John Connolly
Memory Wall Stories by Anthony Doerr
Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith
The Passage by Justin Cronin
The Search by Nora Roberts
Faithful Place by Tana French

New Non-Fiction
Spoken from the Heart by Laura Bush
The Last Stand by Nathaniel Philbrick

JULY 31st

2010-07-13T13:07:00.000-04:00

Mark your calendars, it's the annual FOL Book Sale on July 31st. We look forward to seeing you there are you hunt for that great book.

Please note that the last day for donations for the book sale will me July 21st.

FOL BOOK SALE

2010-06-02T17:20:00.002-04:00

Hello West Stockbridge,

The FOL have asked me to inform you that in preparation for their book sale in July, the ongoing book sale will be temporally closed.

Donations are still welcome.

Thank you and have a great day.

More New Titles!

2010-06-02T17:20:00.001-04:00

This Body of Death by Elizabeth George
The imperfectionists by Tom Rachman
The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
Prayers for Sale by Sandra Dallas
The Bourne Objective by Eric Van Lustbader
My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira
Fever Dream by Preston & Child
Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende
The Scent of Rain and Lighting by Nancy Pickard
Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin
Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
The Shadow of Your Smile by Mary Higgins Clark
Innocent by Scott Turow
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Stieg Larsson
The Burning Wire by Jeffery Deaver