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The Hamilton-Wenham Public Library presents Koffee Klatch for Seniors of the North Shore 2005/2006 on the 1st Friday of the month, from 10:15 AM-11:15 AM. All programs are free and open to the public. Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library.

October 7, Guitarist, Gerry Johnston in Concert: He will wow us with this guitar playing. Variety is the spice of life and Gerry certainly plays various styles. Don't miss out on this event.

November 4, Bob Speare from the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary presents a slide show on birds. Bob will answer questions about various backyard birds.

December 2, Cookie Swap and Tacky Yankee Gift Swap: Bring 1 dozen holiday cookies. Go home with a variety of sweets to enjoy. Bring a tacky wrapped gift worth no more than $3.00. Go home with an equally tacky gift.

(For more programs throughout the year and more information, please visit the website at www.hwlibrary.org)

Other adult programs for the fall:

Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00PM: Author Michael Tougias, presents his book: Ten Hours Until Dawn. The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do. Narrated slide presentation. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, October 13, 6:30PM-8:00PM: Effects of Clutter presented by Feng Shui specialist, Susan Durrell. Rid your home of clutter. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please call 978-468-5577 to reserve a spot.

Encouraged by the success of the "Understanding Islam" program a few years ago, the Boxford Town Library applied this year to the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities to host their new reading and discussion program called "Understanding the Modern Middle East". Boxford was one of the twelve libraries in Massachusetts selected by the MFH for the program and because of the close proximity to Ipswich, the event will be co-hosted by the Boxford Town Library and the Ipswich Public Library.

The four-part program, which will be held at the Ipswich Public Library, was developed by the MFH and will be free of charge. The sessions will begin on Thursday, September 15th, and continue on September 22nd, September 29th and October 6th, running from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Using a blend of presentation and discussion, each session of the program will focus on a different topic offered by local scholars using the background text, Between Memory and Desire: The Middle East in a Troubled Age by R. Stephen Humphreys. Presentation topics include but are not limited to: women in public life, the reorganizing of the Middle East after World War I, the concept of jihad, the tradition of military dictatorship, and the history of US relations with the Middle East.

A limited number of Humphreys' book will be lent to participants for the duration of the program. For more information, contact Laura Zalewski, Boxford Town Library, at 978-887-7323 or Victor Dyer, Ipswich Public Library at 978-356-6648.

Read It, Share It, Treasure It: Peabody Reads Treasure Island

The Peabody Institute Library announces a one book/one community reading program scheduled for the fall of 2005, based on Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. The program is called, "Read It, Share It, Treasure It: Peabody Reads Treasure Island."

Events are scheduled for readers of all ages, and will run from September 19 until November 12, 2005. A wide range of activities on piracy and life on the high seas are scheduled, and will include book discussions and author visits, storytimes, presentations on historical and modern piracy, fencing, nautical knotwork, crafts and workshops, movie nights, and more.

New Staff:

The new Assistant Director at the Boxford Town Library is Laura Zalewski.

Jennifer Brown is the new Library Information Specialist and Monica Blondin (retired a year ago from Amesbury High School) is the new Evening Reference Librarian at the Governor Dummer Academy in Byfield.

Sarah Woo is the Library Media Specialist at the new Holten Richmond Middle School in Danvers.

Marilyn Larson is the new Library Media Specialist at the Dr. Elmer S. Bagnall School, Groveland (Public Elementary).

The Peabody Institute Library, Peabody, is pleased to announce that Julie Biando Edwards is the new Adult Services Librarian. A Massachusetts native, Julie holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Montana, a Masters in English Literature from the University of Connecticut, and a Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois. Julie's most recent professional experience was as Serials Librarian at the Riverton Branch Library in Wyoming. Julie has developed a variety of public programs including film festivals, art exhibits, book discussions, and lectures. Julie takes over the position from Gerri Guyote, who moved into the Assistant Director position in May of 2005.

>Jennifer Strom is the new Library Media Specialist for W. S. Parker Middle School in Reading. She replaces Jenn Buliszak.

Pamela Jacobson is the new Director at the Rowley Public Library.

Just 10 months after her arrival, Library Director Emily Classon, is leaving her post September 15 in Tyngsborough. She will be the new Assistant Director at Tewksbury Public Library.