Righ now I am reading “Devil in the White City” with my book club.  It is very good but it does jump around abit.  Next up is James Pattersons’ Beach Road-I heard it takes place right here so I am looking forward to it.  There is nothing like a good book!

One of the nice advantages of the library in the summer is that it is cool.  It is a perfect place to come sit and read the paper-daily or weekly.  Browse our shelves. It is a refreshing way to spend a muggy afternoon! We would love to see you!

Blogging is all the rage here at the John Jermain Memorial Library…and everywhere else, too. Find out what all the buzz is about at our three-session course, All About Blogging, which begins on Thursday, August 3rd from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., and continues on the following two Thursdays at the same time. (There was a mistake in our newsletter, which indicated that this was a five-week course.) In this class will discuss what Blogs are, who writes them, where to find blogs of interest to you, how to subscribe, how to write comments on blogs, and even how to create your own blog. By the end of this class you’ll be ready to become part of the blogosphere. Call 725-0049, ext. 0 to register, or ext. 37 for more information.

In addition, we’re reprising our popular one-session class called Protecting Your Computer. With threats to your computer and your identity multiplying daily, taking appropriate steps to protect your computer is not longer optional. In this class you’ll learn about all types of threats including viruses, hackers, spyware, phishing, spam and more. In addition will arm you with the information you need to set up appropriate protections against all these threats. This lecture with visual aids is presented in our third-floor rotunda, and can accommodate up to 25 students. Pre-registration is required. Call 725-0049 ext. 0 to register, or ext. 37 for more information.

The circulation desks at the John Jermain Library have a wonderful one page map.  It is available to any one who asks to have it.  It highlights places of historic interest and a simple direction of how to get there.  This is a wonderful way to spend a day.  So why don’t you get on a comfortable pair of shoes and Take A Walk!

John Jermain Library tries to offer movies that will appeal to different tastes.  The first Sunday of the month for the last three years the Friends of John Jermain Library have sponsored a William Shakespeare series.  We have been presenting each of Shakespeares plays done in the original version for BBC in the order that they were written.  We are coming to a close on this wonderful seriers August 6th we will present “The Winter’s Tale”- September 3rd we will present ”The Tempest” and the 37th and final play “Henry the VIII” will be presented October 1st.  It is not to late to participate in this fine experience.  On the first and third Friday of the month at 6:30 pm we try to offer current movies recently realeased on DVD July 21st we are going to offer “Syriana” George Clooney was awarded the 2005 Best Supporting Actor Acadamy Award for his performance.  The second Friday of the month we try to offer an Independent film.  Friday July 14th at 6:30 pm we will be offering “Yesterday”.  This film is spoken in Zulu with English subtitles. This film was a nominee for Best Foreign Film-Independent Spirit Award 2005-official selection Toronto Film Festival and London Film Festival 2004 and winner  of the Human Rights Film Award Venice Film Festival 2004. We hope that there is something here that appeals to everyone.  Love to get suggestions to improve our selections.

Thank you to everyone involved with the above programs for their efforts on behalf of the JJML and the Friends of the JJML.  We have more bake sales coming up.  Please contact Susann Farrell (725-0049 x30) to sign up to bring some goodies for the next sale on July 29th.  It will run between 4:00-6:00 pm.  Any money raised by these bake sales is going straight into the account for making significant repairs in the current building, as we hope to renovate and make it the jewel it was.

Morning and Evening book clubs are meeting this Wednesday.  Morning 11:00am.  The ladies will be discussing Sense and Sensibility.  They will be picking up Pope Joan.  They would love to have you join them.  Even if you haven’t read the book or read it a long time ago-I guarentee you will enjoy this discussion.

If 11:00 am doesnt’t work for you How about 7:00pm?  The evening book club will be meeting to discuss the Dante Club and pick up Devil in a white city. There is always room for one more so come and join us? 

Hurry there is a rare occurance-an opening for the 55 Alive driving course.  It will be given on Wednesday and Thursday July 12th and 13th, 9:00 am to 1:00pm $10 check only made out AARP.  You need to be there both days. It is really worth it-remember-you save alot on your car insurance!!!!

Check out these two great websites which discuss topics related to office etiquette and workplace politics such as office gossip, office parties, holiday gift-giving and working with a spouse:  www.CareerJournal.com (Cubicle Culture), www.CNNMoney.com (Ask Annie).