High School Regents Review Study Group, Mondays starting at 3pm-5pm! Subjects include: Spanish, English, Earth Science, Global History and Geography, U.S. History and Government.
New Books:
*_Kids_*
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Last Straw" by Jeff Kinney
"D.C. Superfriends for Justice" (comic book)
"Redwall" by Brian Jacques (comic book version)
_*Teens
*_"The It Girl" by Cecily von Ziegesar
"Reckless" by Cecily von Ziegesar
"Tempted" by Cecily von Ziegesar
"Notorious" by Cecily von Ziegesar
"Unforgettable" by Cecily von Ziegesar
"Untamed" by Kristen Cast
"Betrayed" by Kristen Cast
"City of Glass" by Cassandra Clare
_*Adults*_
"Chinese Cookbook" (nonfiction)
"Buffalo Lockjaw" by Greg Ames
"Miracle at Speedy Motor" by  Alexander Smith
"About Face" Donna Leon
"Law of Second Chances" by James Sheehan
"White Witch, Black Curse" by Kim Harrison

For the Youngin's
Storytime
Saturdays 11:30 -12:00PM
Ages up to 5 years.
For Teens
Anime Club
Fridays 3:00-4:00PM
Calling all kids age 12 and up for some informal Japanese anime watching, manga-talk, J-pop, and other fun.
Teen Literary Club
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30PM
Ages 13-19
Bizarre, fun, reading selections by staff and teens.
Grown Up Stuff
Monday Evening Literary Club
7:30-9:00PM, third Monday of every month.
Book discussions and presentations by members.
New members welcome!
Gowanda Poetry Group
7:00-8:00PM, third Thursday of every month.
Write and read poetry with the group. New members welcome!
For Multiple Ages
Mixed Age Group Events
Magic: The Gathering Tournaments
Saturdays 11:00-2:00PM
Ages 12 and up
Compete with the original collectable card game! Bring your own deck, or play with one of ours. Prizes provided! Don't know how to play? We'll teach you!
The Game Club
Thursdays 4:00-5:00PM
ages 9-teens
Video games, Pokemon games, and more. Some Game Club days require a permission slip. Check at the library to see what's going on when.
The library takes no responsibility for the cards, games, consoles, and accessories of players during the game club.
Sewing!
Mondays 5:15-6:15PM
For teens and adults
Learn to patch clothes, and make useful items!

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Library board meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month starting at 6:30PM. Open to the public!
Library Hours:
Mon: 2:30-8PM
Tue: 2:30-8PM
Wed: CLOSED
Thu: 2:30-8PM
Fri: 10-6PM
Sat: 10-2PM
Sun: CLOSED

Extra extra! The movies are now separated into the following
categories: "Children's and Family", "General", "Nonfiction" (such as
documentaries), and "Anime and Mature Cartoons" (such as Family Guy).



We will soon be starting Regents Review for High School students. Keep checking the News for updates!



New Books for Adults!



"Cursed" by Carol Higgins Clark

"Just Take My Heart" by Mary Higgins Clark



For the Youngin's



Storytime

Saturdays 11:30 -12:00PM

Ages up to 5 years.



For Teens



Anime Club

Fridays 3:00-4:00PM

Calling all kids age 12 and up for some informal Japanese anime watching, manga-talk, J-pop, and other fun.



Teen Literary Club

Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30PM

Ages 13-19

Bizarre, fun, reading selections by staff and teens.



Grown Up Stuff



Monday Evening Literary Club

7:30-9:00PM, third Monday of every month.

Book discussions and presentations by members.

New members welcome!



Gowanda Poetry Group

7:00-8:00PM, third Thursday of every month.

Write and read poetry with the group. New members welcome!

For Multiple Ages



Mixed Age Group Events



Magic: The Gathering Tournaments

Saturdays 11:00-2:00PM

Ages 12 and up

Compete with the original collectable card game! Bring your own deck,
or play with one of ours. Prizes provided! Don't know how to play?
We'll teach you!



The Game Club

Thursdays 4:00-5:00PM

ages 9-teens

Video games, Pokemon games, and more. Some Game Club days require a
permission slip. Check at the library to see what's going on when.

The library takes no responsibility for the cards, games, consoles, and accessories of players during the game club.



Sewing!

Mondays 4:15-5:15PM

For teens and adults

Learn to patch clothes, and make useful items!





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Teen Fiction Short Story Contest Open to Teens, Ages 13-17 The story can be any topic or genre. Submission must be 5 pages, 12pt font and single spaced with normal margins. Submissions can be handwritten to equivalent. All participants will receive a small mystery prize. 1st prize will be a $20 Barnes and Noble gift card. Deadline: February 17th by 8PM Winners will be determined based on originality, quality of story, and quality of writing (grammar, spelling).Submissions should include a cover page with name, title of story and contact information. Teens are encouraged to attend the Teen Literary Club (Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm) for more information.

The Gowanda Free Library would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the library so far this year!

New Book Arrivals for Young Adults:

"Watchmen" (graphic novel)
"Daniel X: Alien Hunter" by James Patterson (graphic novel)

New Fiction Book Arrivals for Adults:

"The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" by Davide Wroblewski
"Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult
"Arctic Drift" by Clive Cussler
"The Chase" by Clive Cussler
"Scarpetta" by Patricia Cornwell
"Your Heart Belongs to Me" by Dean Koontz
"The Darkest Evening of the Year" by Dean Koontz
"The Outlaw Demon Wails" by Kim Harrison
"Fish Out of Water" by Mary Janice Davidson
"Dead Until Dark" by Charlaine Harris
"Club Dead" by Charlaine Harris
"The Venetian Betrayal" by Steve Berry

New Non-Fiction Book Arrivals for Adults:

"Marley and Me" by John Grogan
"Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance" by Barack Obama
"Dewey: The Small Town Library Cat Who Touched the World" by Vicki Myron
"The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren

SPECIAL EVENTS:


Santa Visit!
Have your picture taken with Santa for a small donation!
December 22nd during open hours.


December-January Events:

For the Youngin's

Storytime
Saturdays, 11:30 -12:00pm
Friday, December 12 and 26, 12-12:30pm
Ages up to 5 years.
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For Teens

Anime Club
3-4PM on Fridays
Calling all kids age 12 and up for some informal Japanese anime watching, manga-talk, J-pop, and other fun.

Teen Time
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 Starting November 25th
Ages 13-19
Each week we will vote on a new book that wee will read and talk about the next week. What we read will be up to you so don't miss out!

Roleplay Gaming
10:00-2:00PM on Saturdays (ages 12 and up)
Solve puzzles and fight monsters in various exciting story-like settings.
Because space is limited, please speak to the librarian a week before the event to check for availability and to make a character.


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Grown Up Stuff


Monday Evening Literary Club
7:30-9:00PM, Third Monday of every month.
Book discussions and presentations by members.
New members welcome!

Gowanda Poetry Group
7:00-8:00PM, Third Thursday of every month.
Write and read poetry with the group. New members welcome!
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For Multiple Ages

The Game Club
4:00-5:00PM on Thursdays. (ages 9-teens)
Video games, Pokemon games, and more. Some Game Club days require a permission slip. Check at the library to see what's going on when.
The library takes no responsibility for the cards, games, consoles, and accessories of players during the game club.

Informal Japanese Language Study
5:30-6:30PM On Thursdays
For teens and adults
It is recommended that you bring your own index cards, a notebook, a binder, and pen/pencil for notes and study.

Learn to Sew!
4:15-5:15PM on Mondays, starting January 5th
For teens and adults
Learn to patch clothes, make pillows, and more!

Guided Meditation
5:30-6:30PM on Mondays, starting January 5th
For teens and adults
Stressed out? Need a moment of peace and quiet? Join us at the library for some quiet guided meditation!
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Library board meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month starting at 6:30PM. Open to the public!

Library Hours:

Mon: 2:30-8PM
Tue: 2:30-8PM
Wed: CLOSED
Thu: 2:30-8PM
Fri: 10-6PM
Sat: 10-2PM
Sun: CLOSED

We will be closed December 25th for Christmas, and January 1st for New Years.

..New DVD arrivals!..

For kids:

"Art of Rivalry"

"Elmo Loves You!"

For Teens:

"Cowboy Bebop"

"To Kill a Mockingbird"

For Adults:

"Save Me"

"Savage Grace"

"The Nutty Professor"

"Lakeview Terrace" (not available until 1/27)

"Fireproof"

"Ghost Town"

"Burn After Reading"

"Four-Winged Dinosaur"

..New Adult Fiction:..

"The Longing" by Beverly Lewis (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Book 3)

Gowanda Free Library

New Book Arrivals for Children:

"Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles: A Giant Problem" by Tony Terlizzi
"Complete Peanuts 1967-1970"

New Book Arrivals for Young Adults:

More volumes in the Parasyte series of graphic novels.
"Death's Shadow" by Darren Shan

New Book Arrivals for Adults:

"Best Exotic Baby Names"
"Bipolar Disorder for Dummies"
"Cross Country" by James Patterson
"Divine Justice" by David Baldacci
"Dragonheart" by Todd McCaffery
"Eating Disorders"
"Extreme Measures" by Vince Flynn
"Foul Play" by Janet Evanovich
"Heat Lightning" by John Sandford
"PCs for Dummies"
"Sail" by James Patterson
"Complete Book of Baby Names"
"Gate House" by Nelson Demille
"Orc King" by R.A. Salvatore
"Pirate King" by R.A. Salvatore
"Sword of Truth" (books 1,2, and 3) by Terry Goodkind
"Vista for Dummies"

New DVD arrivals:

"Caillou Caillou's Winter Wonders"
"Christmas Cottage"
"Flying"
"Hancock" available 11/25
"Mongol"
"Noelle"
"Space Chimps" available 11/25
"We Are Together"
"Charlie Brown Christmas"
"Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"
"When Did You Last See Your Father?"

New Audio Arrivals

"Divine Justice" by David Baldacci
"Foul Play" by Janet Evanovich

SPECIAL EVENTS:

GIGANTIC USED BOOKSALE!
December 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 during normal library hours
$1 a box or bag
Great stocking stuffers and great to fill in the spaces between other presents! :D


Santa Visit!
December 22nd during open hours.


December Events:

For the Youngin's

Storytime
Saturdays, 11:30 -12:00pm
Friday, December 12 and 26, 12-12:30pm
Ages up to 5 years.
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For Teens

Anime Club
3-4PM on Fridays
Calling all kids age 12 and up for some informal Japanese anime watching, manga-talk, J-pop, and other fun.

Teen Time
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 Starting November 25th
Ages 13-19
Each week we will vote on a new book that wee will read and talk about the next week. What we read will be up to you so don't miss out!

Roleplay Gaming
10:00-2:00PM on Saturdays (ages 12 and up)
Solve puzzles and fight monsters in various exciting story-like settings.
Because space is limited, please speak to the librarian a week before the event to check for availability and to make a character
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Grown Up Stuff


Monday Evening Literary Club
7:30-9:00PM, Third Monday of every month.
Book discussions and presentations by members.
New members welcome!

Gowanda Poetry Group
7:00-8:00PM, Third Thursday of every month.
Write and read poetry with the group. New members welcome!
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For Multiple Ages

The Game Club
4:00-5:00PM on Thursdays. (ages 9-teens)
Video games, Pokemon games, and more. Some Game Club days require a permission slip. Check at the library to see what's going on when.
The library takes no responsibility for the cards, games, consoles, and accessories of players during the game club.

Informal Japanese Language Study
5:30-6:30PM On Thursdays
For Teens and adults
It is recommended that you bring your own index cards, a notebook, a binder, and pen/pencil for notes and study.
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Library board meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month starting at 6:30PM. Open to the public!

Library Hours:

Mon: 2:30-8PM
Tue: 2:30-8PM
Wed: CLOSED
Thu: 2:30-8PM
Fri: 10-6PM
Sat: 10-2PM
Sun: CLOSED

The Library will be closed on November 27th and 28th for Thanksgiving, December 25th for Christmas, and January 1st for New Years.

November, 2008

Dear Friend of the Library,


This past year has seen many changes and a lot of growth at the Gowanda Free Library. We have been striving to offer the best to our local community with improvements regarding the following areas:


Our book, audiobook, and video collection
This past year our librarian has put in a lot of focus on updating in particular the children and young adult collections and videos. For children and young adults to become productive and educated adults it is critical that the materials we provide them are updated with the latest information. However, quality books for youth are both expensive and become outdated very rapidly.

New computers
New computers have been ordered and have been installed via the Gates Online Opportunity Online grant for public use computers and more are on the way next year. However the grant requires a matching contribution from the library (it was $650 this year and in 2009 will be $1300). More and more patrons are coming into the library seeking computers that accept their storage devices such as USB flash drives and MP3 players and have the latest software. We are doing our best to purchase the best computers with the grant money but we still need your help to meet our matching funds.

Programs
The Gowanda Free Library has been expanding its programming for all ages. This past year we have offered artistic classes for adults and teens, educational programs for teens and adults including information on how to improve your credit score and Japanese classes, video game programs for the children and teens, and story times for young children. We are still seeking ways to offer more to the community.

Being a good neighbor
Besides offering quality materials and programs to the community, the Gowanda Free Library recognizes the importance of being a good neighbor in the community. Recently, we have removed several trees on our property that had become damaged by weather and may have been dangerous. Additionally we participate, with the help of local volunteers and donations from local businesses and families, in events such as the Harvest Festival, Pioneer Days, and Hollywood Happening.

In addition to the above, we have many goals for the coming year. We hope that by next year we can at last update our records system to a computerized one. You may have seen the automated systems of other libraries such as Collins (part of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library system, which is fully automated) and Olean (part of the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library system, whose libraries are becoming automated one-by-one).

By becoming automated, our services will become vastly improved. Our connection with other automated libraries in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus system will make it easier than ever to borrow books from outside of our own library for our local community which drastically increases the size of the collection available to you. Also, automation will better help the library in keeping track of materials loaned, and statistics we need to submit to the state—meaning our employees can focus more ..ing you and hosting programs instead of number-crunching. However, becoming automated will take a lot of work including bar-coding each and every item in the collection, linking those codes to computer records, and creating records if they do not already exist. We will require receipt printers, at least one new staff computer, and barcode scanners. It is estimated that this will cost at least $7000.

We hope that you will consider making a contribution to your local library to help us continue to make improvements and provide quality services to you and the rest of the community.


Sincerely,


The Gowanda Free Library Board of Trustees

For the Youngin's


Storytime
Saturday mornings 11:30 -12:00
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For Teens


Anime Club
3-4PM on Fridays
Calling all kids age 12 and up for some informal Japanese anime watching, manga-talk, J-pop, and other fun.

Teen Time
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 Starting November 25th
ages 13-19 each week we will vote on a new book that wee will read and talk about the next week. What we read will be up to you so don't miss out!

Roleplay Gaming
10:00-2:00PM on Saturdays (ages 12 and up)
Solve puzzles and fight monsters in various exciting story-like settings.
Because space is limited, please speak to the librarian a week before the event to check for availability and to make a character
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Grown Up Stuff


Monday Evening Literary Club
7:30-9:00PM, Third Monday of every month.
Book discussions and presentations by members.
New members welcome!

Gowanda Poetry Group
7:00-8:00PM, Third Thursday of every month.
Write and read poetry with the group. New members welcome!
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For Multiple Ages

The Game Club
4:00-5:00PM on Thursdays. (ages 9-teens)
Video games, Pokemon games, and more. Some Game Club days require a permission slip. Check at the library to see what's going on when.
The library takes no responsibility for the cards, games, consoles, and accessories of players during the game club.

Informal Japanese Language Study
5:30-6:30PM On Thursdays
For Teens and adults
It is recommended that you bring your own index cards, a notebook, a binder, and pen/pencil for notes and study.
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Library board meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month starting at 6:30PM. Open to the public!
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Please check here and in the Gowanda Pennysaver for updates. Updates will be posted as soon as we know about them.

For the youngin's

Storytime
11:30-12:00 on Saturdays (TIME CHANGE!)
Story time for ages 2-7

For teens

Anime Club
3-4PM on Fridays
Calling all kids and teens age 12 and up for some informal Japanese anime watching,  manga-talk, J-pop, and other fun. Permission slips required!

Teen Time
12-2PM on Saturdays.
Books and fun.

Roleplay Gaming
4-6PM on Fridays. (ages 12 and up)
Solve puzzles and fight monsters in various exciting story-like settings.
Because space is limited, please speak to the Librarian a week before to the event to check for availability and to make a character.

Japanese language classes will begin again in October. Check for updates!

Grown up stuff

Monday Evening Literary Club
7:30-9PM, third Monday of every month.
Book discussions and presentations by members. New members welcome!

Gowanda Poetry Group
7-8PM, third Thursday of every month.
Write and read poetry with the group. New members welcome!

For multiple ages

Introduction to Acrylic Painting
2 sessions: 6-8PM on Monday, Sept. 29 and Monday, Oct. 6 (ages 16 and up)
Welcome back Stan Carlson, one of our most popular painting instructors! Stan will lead participants on an exploration of acrylic paint and its many uses and techniques. Topics to be covered include an overview of materials, color mixing, brushwork, and application techniques. This two-session class is for all levels of painting ability from the novice to the pro. Unleash your creativity with paint! Please bring a photo or picture of a subject that you'd like to paint. Each class is limited to 10 people ages 16 and up. All supplies included. Provided by the Cattauraugus County Arts Council. Please call or visit the library to register.

The Game Club
3-4PM on Thursdays. (ages 9-teens)
Video games, pokemon games, and more. Some game club days require a permission slip. Check at the library to see what's going on when.
The Library takes no responsibility for the cards, games, consoles, and accessories of players during the Game Club.

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Library Board Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month starting at 6:30pm. Open to the public!
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PLEASE CHECK THE GOWANDA PENNYSAVER FOR UPDATES, UPDATES WILL BE POSTED ASAP
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Library Hours :

Library is back to winter hours!
Monday, 2:30-8pm/Tuesday, 2:30-8pm/Wednesday, closed/Thursday, 2:30-8pm/Friday, 10-6pm
Saturday, 10-2pm/Sunday, closed