New at the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, Youth Services Librarian

Lonely Mittens? We’re building an “art” exhibit of solo mittens to decorate the Children’s Room. Bring in your mateless mittens to add to our display. Mittens can be dropped off during Library Hours beginning December 5.

NEW YEAR, NEW STORY TIME SESSION! Sign ups are underway for the Winter Story Time Session of songs, crafts, stories and fun!
• Pre-K Story Time: Mondays at 1 p.m, beginning January 12.
• Preschool Story Time: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., beginning January 13.
Don’t forget about the other great kids’ programs:
• Move & Groove with Ellen Bosworth: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., beginning January 7.
• Playgroup Story Time: Thursdays at 10 a.m., beginning January 8.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD BEGINS! Looking for good books? We’re looking for you if you’re between 12 and 15 years old. Join us for the first Teen Advisory Board Meeting and share YOUR great books, ideas and whatever.
When: Monday, January 19, at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Charlotte Library, 115 Ferry Road
You bring your plans and we’ll bring the pizza! RSVP: 425-3864

NEW BOOKS ON THE WAY!
Here’s a list of the latest titles coming to the Charlotte Library:

Picture Books:
In a Blue Room by Jim Averbeck
Traction Man Meets Turbodog by Mini Grey
How I Learned Geography by Uri Shulevitz
When Santa Turned Green by Victoria Perla
The Latke Who Wouldn’t Stop Screaming by Lemony Snicket
Alfie & the Big Boys by Shirley Hughes

Juvenile Fiction
Fetch by Laura Whitcomb
Nicholas & the Gang by Rene Goscinny
Nicholas in Trouble by Rene Goscinny
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney

Young Adult
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Three Willows: The Sisterhood Grows by Ann Brashares
Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George
Glass by Ellen Hopkins
Genesis Alpha by Rune Michaels

Book Discussion Groups
• The fall/winter book discussion series, “Influential First Ladies,” continues on Thursday, January 8, with discussion of Mary Todd Lincoln, A Biography by Jean H. Baker. Copies can be borrowed from the library.

• The final session of the series on February 12 will focus on Eleanor Roosevelt. Copies of Eleanor Roosevelt: Volume 2, The Defining Years, 1933-1938 are also available at the library.

• Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. at the library and include light refreshments. The series is sponsored by the Friends of the Charlotte Library and the Vermont Humanities Council, and Lesley Wright is the discussion facilitator.

All are welcome to join us for one or all of the sessions. The library is handicapped accessible, and there is no charge for the programs.