Read on to also learn about the new fine policy at the library.  Jennifer Kelly, library trustee, has explained it very clearly so you can “stay out of trouble”. – Lil

Changes are in progress at the Walpole Library! A year and a half ago the library had a number of consultants come in and assess the use of space, which was paid for with a grant. Now, with our new Library Director, Justine Rogers, the library staff are beginning to implement some of those recommended changes.

DVD’s and audio books have been reorganized and moved onto shelves in the front room, the new book display has been changed to feature items published within the last four months (down from fifteen), and a new display of staff picks is featured on a book shelf next to the front desk.

Over the next several months, Ms. Rogers plans to continue implementing suggested changes. The library staff will order 20 to 40 books a week, move non-fiction out of the stacks, create a reading space in the stacks, reorganize the children’s room, create a space for tweens and teens, and highlight books by local authors.

On October 10^th from 12 to 2 p.m., the library will be hosting an open house where you can meet the new librarian, find out about the library’s plans for reorganization and let us know about your hopes and concerns about the library.  The event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served.

New fine policy at Walpole library

Got an overdue book or DVD?  The Walpole Library has reviewed its fine policy for overdue books and other items and established these new guidelines.

• $0.05/day for books, magazines & audio books
• $0.10/day for new books, ILL Materials & reserve items
• $0.50/day for DVD’s
• Once a card has occurred $5 in fines, some payment must be made in order to continue using the card.
• No one with a lost book on their card may use their card until the book is paid for in full or replaced.
• As long as a card is marked “Shut In”, no fines will be charged.
• Any patron who wishes to dispute a fine must submit something in writing to the director.
• Children under the age of 18 may volunteer their time rather than pay money to reduce fines on their cards. Each half hour of time worked will wave $4. Children can work no less than 15 minutes and no more than 1 hour at any given time.
• Volunteers, staff and trustees are not required to pay for overdue fines. They must pay or replace any lost items.
• Overdue fines for items that were marked lost but have been returned will not exceed $5.
• Any fines for damaged items will be based on extremity of damages and determined by the director.

The Women of Walpole will hold a major fund raising event on October 31^st from 2:00 – 4:30 at the Walpole Town Hall.  Live, rescued owls and Onyx, the Raven, will be part of an informative presentation by noted naturalist, Mike Clough.  It will be an educational and fun experience for all ages.  Tickets will be available at Galloway Real Estate, Village Blooms and Jake’s Walpole Market.  They are $15.00 per person and children are FREE.

Women of Walpole is a civic group of women who meet monthly and raise money for worthy undertakings that benefit Walpole – for example –

Publication of the first Civic Directory

Donations to the Walpole Historical Society renovation fund and purchase of darkening blinds for the Museum

Landscape plantings at the Museum

Spring bulb plantings at the Library

Spring bulb plantings at the Memorial on the Common

Wreaths for the Town Hall and lights for the tree on the Common during the Christmas season

Donations to the local food shelf

Donations to the warming shelter in North Walpole

Donation to the Congregational Church renovation fund

Summer camp scholarship for an elementary school child

Donation to the Hooper Institute for a teen summer internship

Any woman residing in Walpole is welcome to join us; there is always room for a new member. Please ask a WOW member or call 756-3160 for information about the fundraiser or to join our group in our ongoing efforts to support our town.

I would love to tell you that this picture is my entry into the Apple Pie Competition, but those who know me, know that that would be a bold-faced lie.  So, no fear that I am your competition. Besides, if this was my enrty, it would probably be looking a little green around the edges by the 27th! – Lil

Alyson’s Orchard

Annual APPLE FESTIVAL &

APPLE PIE COMPETITION

Sunday, September 27,  2015  (11AM-3PM)

Bring YOUR homemade Apple Pie to the Orchard on Sunday, September 27^th  between 9:30 and 10:30AM for judging & prizes. Adult and Kid’s categories.  (Kid’s 12 years old and under) No pre-registration necessary!

Alyson’s Orchard will host their annual Apple Festival and old-fashioned Apple Pie Competition on Sunday, September 27^th , complete with local judges, ribbons, and prizes.  Other events will include a cider making demonstration, PYO Honey Crisp and McIntosh apples and tractor wagon rides, as well as face painting and live music.

Starting at noon, the public will be able to taste too – pies, apple & fruit wines, cider, and apples.  For lunch (11AM – 3PM,) savory BBQ from the Pit Stop Smokehouse in Westmoreland, along with Ice Cream from Carol’s Scoop Shop, will be available for purchase. Don’t miss Alyson’s Farm Stand filled with fresh Apple Pies, Chicken Pot Pies & delicious local products.

Winners of the Apple Pie Competition will be announced at 1:00PM.  Check Alyson’s website for more details www.alysonsorchard.com

Located in Walpole, NH, just 10 miles north of Keene on Rt. 12

www.alysonsorchard.com   603-756-9800 or

CONTACT:  FRAN IMHOFF 603-209-3588

They may not be able to guaranteee that you will produce work like that shown here, but you can certainly improve your skills. – Lil

On Saturday, Sept. 26th at the United Church of Bellows Falls, VT. from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., nationally acclaimed master pastelist and instructor Robert K. Carsten will conduct a workshop in designing and creating “Autumn Landscapes in Bold Pastel Colors”.

Autumn landscapes, especially in New England, hold drama and breathtaking beauty. Join us in exploring and using a vibrant color palette in the creation of your own stunning pastel landscapes. Color theory, application techniques, composition and more will be discussed and demonstrated. Working from your own photos or sketches, you will have plenty of time for painting. Advise and guidance will be provided by the instructor and a final critique will be offered. All levels, from beginner through advanced are welcome.

Known for his friendly and informative teaching style, Robert Carsten, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, is an honorary board member, signature and master pastelist member of the Pastel Society of America, a master’s circle artist in the International Association of Pastel Societies and a contributing writer to the Pastel Journal and the Artist’s Magazine. He is the Editor of PSA’s Pastelagram and Annual exhibition Catalog. His pastel paintings have been shown in many museums and galleries and are collected worldwide. He is featured in Pure Color/The Best of Pastel, Finding Your Style in Pastel, Pastel Journal, American Art Review, the Artist’s Magazine and Strokes of Genius/the Best of Drawing. Visit his website at: www.robertcarsten.com

The Saxtons River Art Guild is sponsoring this workshop. For further information, to request a materials list or to register for the workshop, please call either Carolyn MacDonald at 603-358-6804 or Carolyn Berglund at 603-352-7398, workshop committee co-chairs.

Julie Rios sent an email to those lucky patrons that have given their email address to the library, but Jennifer Kelly also asked me to make an announcement here in case you missed it! – Lil