WRITER OF THE WEEK  Inspired by the abysmal state of American primary schools in the late 18^th century, Noah Webster created a textbook on spelling, grammar, and reading.  A few decades later he published the first dictionary of American English, standardizing the spellings, definitions, and pronunciations this country still uses today.

BOOK SALE  The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale starts this Thursday and runs through next Friday, with a bag sale on Saturday the 27^th.  There is a new pricing scheme for this sale.  Prices will remain consistent throughout the week, but Friends of the Library members will receive half off everything except special items from the 18^th to the 26^th.  (Memberships can be purchased at the door.)  Hardcover books will be $3 each, paperbacks $1, DVDs $2, CDs $1, jigsaw puzzles $1, and magazines 10 cents.  We also have an assortment of miscellaneous and rarer items priced as marked.  Bags for the bag sale will be provided by the Friends and priced at $5 each – take home as much as you can fit inside.  Proceeds from this sale help the Friends fund programming and other necessary purchases for the library throughout the year.

COLORING CIRCLE  Enjoy coloring?  Join us this Thursday the 18^th at 2 PM to work on your current project, start a new one, or share what you’ve done.  We have designs and pencils available, or you can bring your own.

WRITER OF THE WEEK  Edward Stratemeyer created the Stratemeyer Literary Syndicate, which produced thousands of novels for young readers by creating a system where several authors wrote for a single series and published under the same pseudonym.  Among his creations were Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, the Bobbsey Twins, and Tom Swift.

HOLIDAY  The library will be closed next Monday the 8^th for Columbus Day.  Saturday and Tuesday hours will be as normal.

BOOK SALE  Please make plans to join us for the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale from Thursday the 18^th through Saturday the 27^th.

WRITER OF THE WEEK  Born in New York City but ultimately making his home in Vermont, Noah Perrin wrote books about history and numerous essays about rural life and hobby farming.

ADULT COLORING CIRCLE  Bring a little more color into your life this Thursday the 20^th at 2 PM.  Coloring sheets and crayons will be provided by the Friends of the Library, or you can bring in your current project and work in good company.

MOVIE NIGHT  Watch a recent super hero sequel with a nearly infinite cast this Thursday the 20^th at 5:30 PM.  Snacks and drinks are available courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

WRITER OF THE WEEK  Under the pen name Mary Renault, Mary Challans wrote numerous fiction and nonfiction works about Ancient Greece.

TEEN CRAFT  Start the school year off by making a snazzy duct tape case for your pencils, pens, and other school supplies this Thursday the 6^th at 4 PM.

CAKE PANS  Did you know that you can borrow fancy cake pans from the library?  We just processed a new donation of character pans, ranging from Blue’s Clues to Dora the Explorer to Harry Potter to a large dinosaur.  They are free to check out for one week; all we ask is that you clean them well before you bring them back.  If you have some pans taking up space in your kitchen or cupboard, we are still accepting donations.

NEW CHAIRS  Thank you to the Friends of the Library for purchasing new chairs to replace the deteriorating ones in the computer area.  If you are interested in joining the Friends, you can contact the library for more information or visit our website.

WRITER OF THE WEEK  Ogden Nash was a writer of humorous poems, observations, and one Broadway musical.

DECORATE PENCILS  Your children may not be ready to go back to school, but they can come and personalize their own pencils in preparation this Wednesday the 22^nd at 2 PM.  This craft is for ages 7 – 12.

LOCKER MAGNETS  Teens can drop in to make magnets for their lockers (or anywhere else that’s magnetic) this Thursday the 23^rd at 2 PM.