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THE WELLESLEY FREE LIBRARY IS LOCATED AT
530 WASHINGTON STREET
WELLESLEY, MA 02482
781-235-1610(Main Library)
781-237-0381(Hills Branch)
781-237-0485 (Fells Branch)
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Holiday Closing
The Library will be closed on
Saturday, May 26, Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28
for the Memorial Day Weekend
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Wellesley Favorites
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 THE WELLESLEY TOWNSMAN GOES DIGITAL!
Take a step back in time! Easier to use than microfilm, the digitized Townsman offers researchers and casual readers a fascinating glimpse into the history and life of the Town of Wellesley. Currently covering the years 1906 to 1982, the database will expand in the next few months to 1989.
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JSTOR Finds a Home with our Online Resources
We are so excited to offer scholars, researchers, students, teachers, and those interested in continuing education and cultural pursuits an opportunity to freely search 1000+ academic journals and over a million primary resources including images and letters with our Online Resource of the Month for May.
JSTOR (Journal Storage) searches nearly 60 multidisciplinary fields whether they be within humanities, social science, science, or business. Try it out today by having your library card number handy and clicking on this link.
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  Exhibit - Authors Among Us
Black-and-white portraits of eighteen local writers by Gretje Ferguson, photographer
May 1 - 30
Wakelin Room
There will be a reception held on Wednesday, May 9th from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the Wakelin Room. The reception is free and open to the public.
(Pictured are Anita Diamant, author and Raffi Yessayan, author)
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Workshop - Staying Sane - Maintaining a Healthy Brain!
Leslie Worris MPH, RYT will provide strategies and tips to improve memory and cognitive function. This is the third installation of the workshop. Prior participation in previous workshops not required. For more information visit www.wellesley.ma.gov/health
Thursday, May 17,2012
6:30 to 8:00pm in the Wakelin Room
RSVP to Cheryl Lefman or 781-235-0135
Sponosred by Wellesley Heath Department and Wellesley Free Library
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 Author Talk - Wellesley Author, Nicole Bernier
Join us for a celebration of the launch of her novel, The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D
Thursday, June 7, 2012
7:0PM in the Wakelin Room
Free and Open to the Public
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This Month in the Lobby....
"Walk in the Woods - Cathederal Series"
Anthony George
Oil on Canvas Paintings
Anthony George returns with another twenty or so new paintings that advance his last subject, “A Walk in the Woods,” with a few surprises. There will be the usual bright, cheery, four-seasonal window-like scenes, with lots of texture and movement. His ulterior motive is to keep us all thinking about ecology.
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AT THE HILLS BRANCH - 210 Washington Street
 Hills Branch Book Chat
Monthly Saturday book chat sharing opinions of recent favorite books! Drop by for a lively hour of book talk!
Saturday, May 19, 2012
11:00AM to 12:00PM
ESL Intermediate English Class
Tuesday evenings from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Improve your English-speaking skills at this weekly class for ESL students who live or work in Wellesley. Drop-ins encouraged. No sign up necessary.
ESL Conversation Group
Thursday mornings from 10:30 to noon
Practice your English! At the ESOL Conversation Group. Speakers at all levels welcome.
For more information call 781-591-1247 or wellesleyESL@minlib.net.
Wellesley ESL learning activities are sponsored by the Fund for Wellesley, Wellesley Free Library, Wellesley Friendly Aid & Literacy Unlimited of Massachusetts.
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AT THE FELLS BRANCH - 308 Weston Road
 Stitch & Chat
Saturday, May 12
From 10:00 AM to Noon
Get together to work on your projects & share your know-how! Bring along your knitting, crochet, or any other fiber hand-craft. Interested in learning to knit? Contact coordinator Rosann Fleischauer at rosann.fleischauer@mac.com.
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TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
All Classes take place in the Computer Training Room (Jackie's Room) on the 1st floor. Registration is required unless noted.
OPEN Computer Lab
Mondays from 1:00 - 5:00
Staff is available to provide assistance & answers to your computer questions. No registration is required.
ebay Basics for Buyers and Sellers
The online auction site e-Bay can be a great place to find treasures or a happy home for the things you no longer need. In this session, we'll look at both buying and selling items on the huge auction site. Intended audience: adults with moderate internet skills
Monday, May 14, 2012
10:00AM to to 12:0PM in Jackies Room
Online Garage Sales with CraigsList
The old Pennysaver is gone, but with Craigslist, you can still post ads and see listings for other people's items. In this session, we'll look at using the site for both buying and selling items. Intended audience: adults with moderate internet skills.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
10:00AM to 11:15AM
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