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Summer Reading
June 9August 17


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Westfield
Washington
Public Library
Board of Trustees:

Mike Thomas,
President
Brian Morales,
Vice President
Paul Catlin,
Treasurer
Nancy Knochel,
Secretary
Members,
Birch Dalton
Dan Pitcock
David Weiss
The Library Board
meets on the
second Wednesday
of each month
at 7:00 p.m.
June 2014
Volume 12, Issue 06
Summer Reading Program 2014
Every year we have three distinct programs; one for children, one for teenagers, and one
for adults. The overall theme changes from year to year, and this year is all about science!


The theme for this years program for
children 12 and under is Fizz, Boom, Read!
This program prepares children for success
by developing and practicing early language
skills. Fizz, Boom, Read! explores the
connection between science and reading
with fun and educational programs and incentive prizes. For more information about
reading goals and prizes, flip to page 4.

The theme for teens and young adults,
(ages 13-18) is Spark a Reaction!
We encourage teens to continue
developing their reading skills during the
summer by providing goals and incentives
for them. To find out more turn to page 4.

Literary Elements is the theme for adults
this year. This program provides motivation
for lifelong learning and encourages
families to read together. Find out more
details on page 6.

A majority of the incentives, drawing prizes, and special events are sponsored by the
Friends of the Westfield Library and several other community organizations. We couldnt
do it without them! For a list of all of this years sponsors, see Sponsors on page 2.
Westfield, IN The City of Westfield
has formed a Cultural Collaborative
made up of some of the best and
brightest minds in Westfield.
Comprised of business owners,
educators, government officials and other community leaders, the collaborative is designed
to gather citizen input and strategically plan the growth of the Westfield community.

The success of our community is dependent upon the input and collaboration of our
businesses, nonprofits and residents, Mayor Andy Cook said. By working together, we
can create a vibrant destination for both residents of Westfield and our visitors.

The mission of the Westfield Cultural Collaborative is to thoroughly plan and implement
the downtown Westfield Experience.
Cultural Collaborative to Gather Citizen Input
(continued on page 2)


June 2014

Page 2
Summer Reading Program Sponsors
Key stakeholders will actively collaborate to consider Westfields history, its unique culture and resources and the
valuable input of its residents.

By engaging our citizens and business community on this important project, Westfield will be one step closer to
creating a community with a high quality of life and an even brighter future, City Council President Jim Ake said.

The Cultural Collaborative will host a series of public forums to seek input from the community and answer any
questions about the process. Information collected from these forums will be reviewed and compiled along with
community research data to create a Cultural Collaborative Action Plan. The findings and completed plan will be
presented to the City of Westfield and the public in the first quarter of 2015.

The dates for the Cultural Collaborative
Public Forums are:

June 12
th
from 12 p.m. 1 p.m. at the Westfield Friends Church (324 S Union Street). Participants are
encouraged to bring their own bag lunch.

June 19
th
from 6:30p.m. 7:30 p.m. at the Westfield Public Library (333 W Hoover Street).

Those not able to attend the forums can also provide anonymous input via an online survey at
www.westfield.in.gov/culturesurvey. There are also paper copies available at the library on the community
bulletin board in the lobby.
Cultural Collaborative (cont.)
Applebee's
Arctic Zone
Betty Overman WWPL Endowment
Fund
BounceU
Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water
Park & Resort
Charleston's
Chick-fil-A
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Chili's
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Coldstone Creamery
Climb Time Indy
Conner Prairie
Dominos Pizza
Don Pablo's
First Watch Caf
Friends of the Westfield Library
Granite City
Indiana Repertory Theater, Inc.
Indiana State Museum
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Jans Pizza of Westfield
Jones Chiropractic & Maximum
Health
Kits & Kaboodle Toys
Laser Flash
Little Caesar's
Live Nation
L. Severson Portrait Art
Mitchells Fish Market
Naptown Roller Girls
Papa John's Pizza
Simply Sweet Shoppe
Susan Dobbs
Union Street Flowers & Gifts
Whole Foods Market Carmel
Wild About Pets


June 2014 Page 3
New Magazine Subscription
Thanks to a generous donation by Nancy Pfeifer, the Westfield Washington Public Library now has a
subscription to PieceWork magazine! PieceWork celebrates and expresses historic and ethnic fabric-related
handwork in stories and selected projects on quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, basketry,
beadwork, needlepoint, lace making, dyeing, and other traditional crafts.

From early Colonial samplers to Japanese sashiko quilts to beaded Athapaskan dancing boots, handwork's
history is human history. The clothes that warm us, the linens that adorn our homes, the finery that lifts our
spiritsthese works have come from hands that tell us who we have been and who we are. Also, using our
hands to carry on handwork that reflects our history and culture is rhythmic and sustaining.

Heres whats in the most recent issue: May/June 2014
In this seventh annual, ever-popular lace issue, explore the history and magic
of lace. From 15th and 16th century Venetian monasteries to present day
Japan, discover articles and projects for knitted, tatted (both needle and
shuttle), bobbin, and crocheted lace. Also in this issue of PieceWork, youll
find instructions for an heirloom Irish crocheted christening bonnet, stunning
lacy knitted socks fit for a queen, a delicate tatted scarf, and much more!
Projects featured include:
Rachel Lace Shawl to Knit by Evelyn A. Clark
A Needle-Tatted Lace Edging and Corner to Make designed by Leisa ReFalo
Pine-Tree Stole: An Orenburg Classic to Knit by Galina A. Khmeleva
A Christening Bonnet to Irish Crochet by Maire Treanor
Queen Victoria's Stockings to Knit, A Modern Take by Debbie O'Neill
A Lacy Scarf to Shuttle-Tat by Tomoko Morimoto
Lacy Bridal Headpiece to Crochet by Theresa Cromyak
And more!
May 14, 2014

The renovation and expansion
project is now complete. There are a
few small things left to do but for the
most part everything is in its final
place. All regular library
programming has resumed. We are
working on an updated meeting
room policy for the Community
Room.

A new outdoor sign was installed.
New awnings for the main entrance
and the staff entrance have been
ordered and should be installed in
the next few weeks. The sign and
the awnings were partially funded by
the Friends of the Westfield Library.

The library board is starting to plan
the Grand Reopening event. We
hope to finalize the date at the June
board meeting.

The Spring property tax advance
was received. The final June
Settlement should be received by
the June board meeting.
From the Board


June 2014
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Children age 12 and under may
register for the program that best
suits their age and reading level.

Preschool (Birth to Kindergarten)
Sign up prizes
Robot Tattoo
Indy Fever pass
Granite City Kids Meal

Read/listen 1 hour
Painting Sheet with Brush
Chilis Kids Meal
Bounce U pass
Papa Johns Breadsticks
Coldstone Ice Cream

Read/listen 3 hours
Rainbow Crayon
First Watch Kids Meal
Chick-fil-A Kids Meal

Read/listen 12 hours
Free BOOK*
Don Pablos Kids Meal
Chipotle Kids Meal

Preschool Family Drawing:
Whole Foods Gift Basket with plush
Sea Turtle and $40 in First Watch
Caf gift certificates.
School Age (Grades K to 4)
Sign up prizes
Robot Tattoo
Indy Fever Pass
Granite City Kids Meal

Read/listen 2 hours
Globe keychain & bookmark
Chilis Kids Meal
Jazzercise Jr. Fitness Pass
Coldstone Ice Cream

Read/listen 8 hours
Disk Shooter
Arctic Zone pass
Little Caesars Crazy Bread

Read/listen 18 hours
Free BOOK*
Charlestons Kids Meal
Chipotle Kids Meal
Childrens Museum Guild
Haunted House pass


Xtreme School Age (Grades 4 to 7)
Sign up prizes
Pencil
Indy Fever Pass
Granite City Kids Meal

Read/listen 3 hours
Globe keychain & bookmark
Chilis Kids Meal
Jazzercise Jr. Fitness Pass
Coldstone Ice Cream

Read/listen 16 hours
Shooting Comet Ball
Arctic Zone pass
Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich
Applebees Kids Meal
Childrens Museum Guild
Haunted House pass

Read/listen 24 hours
Free BOOK*
Don Pablos Kids Meal
Charlestons Kids Meal
Chipotle Kids Meal
For Teens Only!
For signing up
receive ONE piece of
candy from the big jar
and a free slushie
coupon from Simply
Sweet Shoppe.
If signed up by June 22, teens are automatically entered to
win four concert tickets for Klipsch Music Center.
For reading 5 bookschoice of a Spark a Reaction sports
bag OR Spark a Reaction electronics bag AND a choice of
Sharpie (while supplies last).
For reading 10 bookschoice of one book AND a choice of
one $5 gift card to one of the following locations: Barnes &
Noble, Claire's, Cold Stone Creamery, Dairy Queen, Delia's,
Five Below, Half Price Books, Jan's Village Pizza, McDonalds,
Starbucks, Target and Walmart
Summer Reading 2014
*Books are generously provided by the Betty Overman Endowment Fund.
We usually have enough, but coupons are awarded on a while-they-last basis.
For every extra 5 hours read by a child (after the completion of their last level) they
receive one raffle ticket used to enter drawings of their choice for various prizes.
For each book readreceive ONE drawing prize entry per book read. Starting with the 11th book read, teens may receive a
color YA drawing slip that can be used for the iPad Air.
2 water park admission passes to Big Splash Adventure (1 winner)
2 admission tickets to the Childrens Museum of Indianapolis (1)
2 admission tickets to the Indiana State Museum (1)
1 Gummy Bear night light from Kits & Kaboodle (3)
1 Climb Time Indy party for 5 including admission & gear rental
1 Westfield Spirit plush teddy bear
1 Laser Tag party for 10 from Laser Flash
1 iPad Air Tablet (2)
1 Huffy Ironman 3 Folding Scooter


June 2014
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Childrens Department Childrens Department
*Unless noted, programs are free,
and registration is not required.
Schedule subject to change without
notice.
Story Times

Toddlers 18 months to 3 1/2
Monday @ 10:30 AM
Tuesday @ 11:15 AM

Preschoolers 3 1/2 to Kindergarten
Monday @ 1:00 PM
Tuesday @ 10:15 AM

June 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 30
July 1, 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28* & 29
August 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25 & 26

*no 1 PM story time, go to fire station 82
for special Fire Day program

Baby Love Birth to 18 Months
Baby Love is on hold until further notice!

Paws & Read All Ages
Saturdays @ 10:30 AM
June 14
July 12
August 9

Teddy Bear & Dinosaur Picnic!
Monday, Aug 4 @ 11:00 AM
Tuesday, Aug 5 @ 11:00 AM
Meet at Asa Bales Park
Clubs

Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club
Wednesday2 @ 6:30 PM
June 11, July 9 & August 13

Lego Mindstorms Parent Meeting
Planning for the WWPL robotics
team competition for ages 9-14. Kids
welcome to attend.
Tuesday, July 15 @ 6:30 PM
Special Summer Programs

CSI Science! School Age
Catching criminals can be difficult,
but science can help. Explore the
science behind criminal
investigations!
Wednesday, June 18 @ 11:00 AM

Deconstruction! School Age+
Take apart computers and other
techno toys. Figure out the way
things work!
Wednesday, June 25 @ 11:00 AM

Amazon
Jungle John
All Ages
Two big shows!
Live animals, kid
participation,
laugh, learn, and
have fun!

Friday, June 27 @ 10:30 AM
Friday, June 27 @ 12 PM
Summer Safety

Fire Day All Ages
Learn all about fire safety, see all of the
vehicles up close, and prepare to get
wet! *Meet at Station #82
Monday, July 28 @ 1:30 PM

Police Day All Ages
Watch the police dog work!
*Meet at the Public Safety Building
Wednesday, July 30 @ 1:30 PM
Pottery Classes
Kids & Adults
Friday, July 25 @ 2-2:45 PM
Cost $16, must pre-register

Tiny Tots & Preschoolers
Friday, July 25 @ 3-4:35 PM
Cost $9, must pre-register
Special Summer Programs

The BIG Build! All Ages
Explore the science of engineering
and architecture by building with a
variety of materials.
Wednesday, July 9 @ 11:00 AM

Snakehead Ed All
Ages
Live beautiful snakes. Touch one!
Sponsored by the Friends of the
Westfield Library
Wednesday, July 16 @ 11 AM

Think Pink 2 All Ages
Back by popular demand! If you like
pink, this is the place to be! Wear
your pinkest outfit for all kinds of pink
fun and activities.
Friday, July 18 @ 10:30 AM

American Girl Tea Party
Pinkies up! Free, but please register!
Wednesday, July 23 @ 2 PM

Indiana Jim All Ages
See and learn about live amphibians
and reptilesup close and personal!
Sponsored by the Friends of the
Westfield Library
Friday, July 25 @ 11 AM

Weird Science School Age
See and do some of the coolest
things that can be done with science!
Wednesday, July 30 @ 2 PM

Xtreme Science Magic Show
Two parts science, one part magic,
and a large dose of audience
participation! Sponsored by the
Friends of the Westfield Library
Friday,
August 1
@ 11 AM
Chess Class School age
Learn about the basics of chess with
instructor Aaron Dean. Free but
registration required.
Sunday, June 22 @ 2 PM


June 2014
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Adult Activities
Mystery Book Group
In the Sumner Room
Wednesday @ 1 PM

June 4Falling to Pieces
by Vannetta Chapman

July 2A Place of Execution
by Val McDermid

August 6Curiosity Thrilled the Cat
by Sofie Kelly


General Book Group
In the Sumner Room
Wednesday @ 1 PM

June 18The Unlikely Pilgrimage
of Harold Fry
by Rachel Joyce

July 16Whistling Past the
Graveyard
by Susan Crandall

August 20Molokai
by Alan Brennert
Technology Classes

Intro to Computers
June 26 @ 3 PM
August 26 @ 6:30 PM

Email Basics
No class in July

Facebook Fundamentals
June 24 @ 6:30 PM
July 22 @ 6:30 PM
August 28 @ 6:30 PM

Intro to E-Books
June 19 @ 3 PM
July 21 @ 6:30 PM
August 14 @ 3 PM

Library Databases
June 23 @ 6:30 PM

Microsoft Excel
July 17 @ 3 PM

Microsoft Access
August 18 @ 6:30 PM
Genealogy Club
In the Sumner Room
Saturday @ 10:15 AM
June 7
July 5
August 2
*All classes require pre-registration. Call 317-896-9391 to sign up.
ESL Classes
The library offers
adult ESL (English as
a Second Language)
classes for beginners,
as well as those who
want to improve their
English skills. Students pay for class
materials. Classes will be scheduled
after students submit their
completed registration form and
submit it to the Information/Reference
Services Desk.

Conoce a alguien a quien le
gustara aprender o mejorar sus
conocimientos de ingls? WWPL
ofrece clases de ESL gratis para
todos los niveles de hablantes de
comienzo al nivel intermedio.
Registro requerido.

Informacin de Contacto
para inscribir en las clases:
librarian@wwpl.lib.in.us
Watercolor Painting Class
Taught by Jan Roland
No previous art
experience is
required, and the
class fee of $15
includes all materials.
Thursday
@ 10:15 AM
June 19
July 17
August 21
Euchre Group
Wednesdays
@ 5:30 PM
June 11 & 25
July 9 & 23
August 13 & 27
Movie Night
The Hound of the
Baskervilles
Wednesday,
June 18 @ 6 PM

The original Sherlock
Holmes canon
consists of fifty-six
short stories and four
novels written by Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle. The Hound of
the Baskervilles is the third of the
four novels and was serialized in The
Strand Magazine from August 1901
to April 1902. Set largely in
England's West Country, it tells the
story of an attempted murder
inspired by the legend of a fearsome,
diabolical hound of supernatural
origin.

Join us in our new Community Room
for a viewing of the 1959 version, the
first of many film adaptations to be
filmed in color. Starring Peter
Cushing and Sir Christopher Lee.
All participants receive a paperback
book when they sign up and choice
of a lunch bag & ice pack combo or
a gift card from either Barnes &
Noble or Target after finishing 10
books (or audiobook, ebook,
reading three magazines, reading
three books to children, or attending
a program or class at the library).
For every book read, adults receive
one entry for the drawing prize of
their choice donated by local
sponsors.
(Drawing prize info on page 7)


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Understanding Alzheimer's
& Dementia
Presented by Kristi Ritchie from
Alzheimer Association, Greater
Indianapolis area.
Wednesday, June 25 @ 6:30 PM

Elements of Alternative
Healing/Treatment
Panel presentations on alternative
healing methods, supplements, as
well as massage therapy. Discussion
will be followed by free, healing
massage by Legend Massage
therapy and free spine scan by
Jones Chiropractic. Donations for
services provided are appreciated,
as they will benefit the library.
Wednesday, July 9 @ 6:30 PM

Elements of Memoir Writing
Your story matters! This class will
start you with some important
elements of making literary art out of
your story. The class will define
memoir and what makes it different
from other kinds of writing. Also
covered are things to avoid in the
memoir, how story and real life work
together, and craft techniques from
the chapter to the paragraph to the
sentence. After the workshop, you
should feel better equipped to put
your story into writing for a public
audience.

Kip Robisch has a PhD in English
and has taught literature and
creative writing for more than 20
years. He has published a book of
literary scholarship, a number of
short stories and articles, and poetry.
He teaches for The Indianapolis
Writers Center and works as a
private coach and tutor as well as a
creativity consultant for individuals
and organizations.
Wednesday, July 23 @ 6:30 PM

Elements of Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a traditional soft-style
Chinese martial art. Its practitioners
try to be like water yielding and
powerful at the same time. Tai Chi
can increase calmness, balance and
general well-being. Many, many
generations of people have enjoyed
and benefitted from Tai Chi. During
this introduction to Tai Chi, youll
hear about the history and
philosophy of the art, see it
performed, and youll learn a very
simple exercise for calming the mind.

Michael Heinz has been teaching Tai
Chi in the Indianapolis area since
1992. He holds Master-level
teaching certification from
Grandmaster William C.C.
Chen. Michael is an adjunct
professor at Butler University where,
in addition to Tai Chi, he teaches
classes in linguistics and Chinese
philosophy.
Wednesday, July 30 @ 6:30 PM

Elements of Medicare
Approximately 10,000 Americans per
day turn 65 years old and become
eligible to enroll in Medicare.
Choosing Medicare coverage can
sometimes seem difficult as
reviewing your options can become
overwhelming. This presentation will
explain the basics of Medicare and
the options for coverage available to
Medicare beneficiaries. The class is
open to anyone eligible or soon to be
eligible for Medicare, or anyone with
interest in learning more about how
Medicare works.

Cheryl Wade from UnitedHealthCare
invites you to the Medicare Made
Clear meeting to learn more about
your Medicare choices.
Wednesday, August 27 @ 6:30 PM

Women Traveling Solo
Traveling alone as a woman can be
a powerful and exciting growth
experience. However, safety is
always a consideration and some
prep work before you go will help
you make the most out of your
journey. Hostelling International USA
will provide tips on traveling alone
safely and enjoyably. Information
about budgeting, accommodations,
safety, language and cultural
customs will also be covered.
Date & time TBA
1 winner - 1 free month of Jazzercise for you and a guest courtesy of Susan Dobbs
1 winner - 2 tickets to one play during the 2014-15 season at Indiana Repertory Theatre
1 winner - 2 tickets for the 2014-15 season (4 plays) at the Actors Theatre of Indiana
1 winner - 4 exhibit tickets to the Indianapolis Museum of Art
1 winner - $10 Jan's Pizza gift certificate
1 winner - $50 Mitchell's Fish Market gift card
1 winner - $50 L. Severson Portraits gift certificate
1 winner - $50 Best Buy gift card courtesy of Jones Chiropractic and Maximum Health
1 winner - $75 Wild About Pets gift certificate
1 winner - Free Pizza for a year (one/week for 52 weeks)
1 winner - Family of 4 Fun Pass to Conner Prairie
5 winners- $20 First Watch Caf gift card
42 winners - Angel pin & holographic bookmark
130 winners - Don Pablo's Free Dip Sampler
Adult Activities (cont.)
Adult Summer Reading Drawing Prizes


June 2014
Friends of the Westfield Library


Friends Board:
Sara Reitmeyer, President
Carly Schull, Vice President
Jeanette Wachtel, Treasurer
Marie Albertson, Secretary
The Friends of the Westfield
Library is an organization
designed to promote and
support the mission of the
Westfield Washington Public
Library. Through its
fundraising efforts, primarily
book sales held in the library
and online, the group raises
money used to fund library
programs and to purchase
items that are not in the
library's operating budget.
Westfield Washington Public Library
333 W. Hoover Street
Westfield, IN 46074









Phone: 317-896-9391
FAX: 317-896-3702
www.wwpl.lib.in.us
www.facebook.com/WWPL46074

Sheryl Sollars, Director
Sandy Rowland, Assistant Director
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Postage paid by:
The Friends of the Westfield Library











The Westfield Washington Public Library will strive,
in partnership with organizations, to provide quality
services, materials and facilities that fulfill the educational,
informational, technological, cultural and recreational
needs of the entire community.
FOWL is proud to be a sponsor of the
Summer Reading Program again this
year! In addition to the incentive level
prizes for all three groups, we are
sponsoring three large events for the
whole family.

We also worked on setting up the
large display of books in the lobby for
the Summer Reading Kickoff. We
didnt have time to plan much for the
kickoff weekend,
But well make it
up during the
Grand Reopening!

We havent had
anyone sitting at the
book sale taking
money lately but
could use some help keeping
the area tidy! Call Carly or Sara
If you have some spare time!
Summer Reading
b
book
sale

during
regular
hours
Some of the prizes we
bought for the Summer
Reading Program!