Cupcake Love

Decorate cupcakes for your valentine with us on Sunday, Feb. 13 from 1:00-3:00 pm. Everyone is invited, children are welcome with a parent's help. A $3.00 donation is requested to help with supplies. Each person can decorate four cupcakes. We provide a box for you to take them home. We have lots of candy hearts and special fixins for you to make some beautiful creations!

Costco is helping by donating some of the cupcakes, so let them know you appreciate the support they give to our library.

With all the snow, ice and related stress we are all experiencing; come to the library on Sunday, Feb. 13 and enjoy yourself!

Overdues & Snow

If your library items are due and it's snowing or the roads are bad, give us a call. We will renew them or make arrangements so you are not charged a fine. Can't get through on the phone? When you bring your overdue items back just mention to a staff member that they are late because of bad weather. You must tell the staff, or the fine will go on automatically.
We don't want you to put yourself in danger just to get your library items back on time.

On a happier note: If you are stuck in the house by bad weather you can access library databases and the library catalog on the internet. The libary homepage is http://www.ewml.org/
Find new databases here: http://www.ewml.org/databases.htm
Morningstar - an all-inclusive database providing comprehensive data and analysis of over 35,000 investments including stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. It's the one-stop tool for collecting information, getting reliable analysis, learning about investments, and creating a portfolio.
BYKI - is an online language-learning system available for over 70 languages. It offers simple steps to memorize words and phrases in a new language, including their meaning and proper pronunciation, in the shortest possible time. First create an account at the library, then you will be able to access BYKI Online from any computer with internet access.
Reference USA - An Internet-based service offering access to a database of millions of businesses and consumers. Students, job seekers and researchers can use this tool to create marketing plans, conduct analysis, raise funds, locate people and more.

If you need help or have questions, just call our Reference Desk at 203 452-2850 #6

Open on Sunday!

Margaret Borchers, Director of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, is pleased to announce that the library will be open on Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. beginning December 5, 2010 through May. The training of additional staff required a late start this fall, but in the future the Sunday opening will begin in early October. In addition, the Saturday hours will continue throughout the year with no summer closings.

The expansion of library hours is made possible by the generosity of the Library Board of Directors. As beneficiaries of the Wheeler Trust, the board has the authority to supplement the normal budgetary amount received by the library from the Town if that budget limits the purchase of needed items or operating expenses. The trust is not to be used to replace Monroe’s budgetary contribution, but rather, to enhance it when necessary.

For some time the Director and board members have been aware that limited hours restricted many residents from access to the library. The intention of the Wheeler Trust was to provide a “state of the art” facility for the use and convenience for Monroe residents; expanding operating hours allows an increase of services, which the library staff and board members are proud to offer.

Thanks a Bunch!

Jim Lazor & Troup 62 created the new garden at the library back entrance last month. Thanks Jim for all your hard work in preparation for the Eagle Scout Award.

The garden looks great!

Two New Databases

Thanks to the generosity of the Edith Wheeler Trust we have two new databases!

BYKI (before you know it) is a powerful language-learning system designed specifically for use by the patrons of public libraries. BYKI takes the user through a series of simple steps to memorize words and phrases in a new language in the shortest possible time. Available for learning over 80 languages, patrons can access the system from inside the library or at home. BYKI has advanced pronunciation analysis to help users perfect their pronunciation skills and individual progress tracking and assessment tests. You can even download a free app to access BYKi on your mobile phone, IPad, or Ipod!

Reference USA is a business resource database for job seekers, job changers, small business owners and market researchers. It has a detailed listing of 10.5 million businesses with the ability to search by company name, type of business, geography, business size and more.

• Search for jobs by job skills, location and industry



• Find new business opportunities



• Research executives & companies worldwide



• Track down addresses and phone numbers



• Find new articles for research



• Locate out-of-town companies



• Research a neighborhood before you buy a house

The Reference staff at the library can give you more information or show you how to use these two new databases and the many other databases the library offers. Access them from the library homepage at www.ewml.org

Library Book Sale at Masuk

Don't miss the annual Friends of the Library Booksale at Masuk High School starting Saturday, July 10-14, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm daily. Admission is free, except for early birds on Sat. at 9:00 who pay $10 to be the first in the door.
Books are sorted into categories to make it easier for you to find your favorites. There must be over 100,000 books! The Masuk cafeteria is filled to capacity.
Monday & Tuesday sale prices are in effect.
Wednesday all books are free. Come early on Wednesday the sale ends at 1:00 pm.

Summer Reading starts with a Splash!

We had a ball on Saturday, June 19, with the start of Summer Reading and Chalk It Up2. Over 300 kids, teens, and adults signed up for summer reading, and 296 people participated in our chalk drawing contest. Wow! Make sure you stop by the library soon, before it rains to view all the chalk drawings on our sidewalk.


To see a list of the winners click here