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Pittsford Community Library
Pittsford, NY
Program
Calendar
July/August 2011
Library Hours Pittsford Community Library Programs sponsored by:
24 State Street
♦ Monday-Thursday 9am to 9pm Pittsford, NY
585-248-
585-248-6275
♦ Friday 9am to 6pm http://www.townofpittsford.org/library
Closed weekends:
June 24-Sept. 9
Weekend hours resume Look for us on Facebook™
Saturday, Sept. 10.
REGISTRATION Adult Programs
♦ To register for a program, stop by the Fabulous Films @ the Library
Information Desk or call 249-5481 dur- The Tourist (PG-13, 103 minutes, 2010)
Wednesday, July 6
ing regular library hours. 6:30—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room
♦ To register for children’s programs, Starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. An
American tourist has a playful dalliance with a
stop by the Children’s Desk or call 249- stranger that leads to a web of intrigue, romance
5478 during regular library hours. and danger. During an impromptu trip to Europe
to mend a broken heart, Frank unexpectedly finds
himself in a flirtatious encounter with Elise, an
extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his
path. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Paris
Program and Venice, their whirlwind romance quickly
Information evolves as they find themselves unwittingly thrust
into a deadly game of cat and mouse. No registra-
♦ For more information about library pro- tion required.
grams for adults or teens, call the Infor- O Pen: Poetry Over Lunch
mation Desk at 249-5481 during regular Mondays, July 11, 18 & 25
library hours. For more information 12:00—1:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room
about children’s programs, call 249-5478 Discover the joy of reading poetry. You are invited
during regular library hours. to discover the pleasures of poetry in a relaxed set-
ting–there is no grade or personal stake other than
♦ The library program calendar is available at sharing insights. No registration required.
http://www.townofpittsford.org/library.
Program information is also available at the
Monroe County Library System website, Around the
http://www.libraryweb.org. Under Li-
brary Events click Search Events, then se-
lect Pittsford Library to search the calendar.
Table
♦ Monthly program calendars are available If you love food as much as you love books, then our
new discussion group is for you! The group meets
at the Information Desk, Reference from 1:00—2:30pm, alternate Thursdays, in the Read-
Desk and Children’s Desk. If you would ing Garden (weather permitting) or in the Fisher Meet-
like to receive PCL’s monthly program ing Room. Meetings will be themed, so grab your fa-
vorite food mysteries, cookbooks, and food memoirs
calendar via email, call 249-5481 or stop and join us for this show, tell and taste. Light refresh-
by the Information Desk. ments will be served. Registration not required.
♦ To request a sign language interpreter, Here are the themes we’ve planned for the summer:
we require five business days advance July 7: Health & Lifestyle
notice. July 21: Memoirs
August 4: Food Network
August 18: Desserts
Bring your title suggestions, recipes, samples, or just
your appetite for good conversation!
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Adult Programs Adult Programs
Murder for Lunch Fit to a T
Tuesday, July 12 Tuesday, July 19
12:00—1:00pm, Fletcher Steele Room 2:00—3:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room
Come sleuth with us the second Tuesday of each Fit to a T is an educational program de-
month. Carol Riker will lead the discussion. This veloped by members of the U.S. Bone
month will feature Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben. and Joint Decade in response to the Sur-
Copies of the book will be available at the Check geon General’s first-ever report on bone
Out/Return Desk. No registration required. health and osteoporosis. Relevant to all ages, Fit to
a T is aimed at men and women in their mid-40s
Armchair Travels: South Africa to late 60s, as well as those who are highly suscep-
Tuesday, July 12 tible to osteoporotic fractures or have experienced
7:00—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room a break. The goal is to teach you the necessary
During a seven-day camping trip to Bot- steps to prevent bone disease before you have a
swana, Barbara Moore took numerous fracture caused by weak bones. It also aims to help
pictures of lions, elephants, zebras, gi- you make lifestyle changes to alter the course of
raffes and other animals. Then she trav- the condition and decrease the risk of a second
eled to Cape Town and Johannesburg where she fracture. Registration required.
photographed the beauty of South Africa. She will
share some of her photographs and take us on a Beyond Bestsellers: Book Reviews with Ann McKay
trip to Botswana and South Africa. Registration Wednesday, July 20
required. 12:00—1:00pm, Fletcher Steele Room
Join Ann McKay for an hour of casual book talk.
Reading Backwards Book Group She will review and discuss some of her favorite
At Some Disputed Barricade by Anne Perry books and authors. No registration required.
Wednesday, July 13
12:30—1:30pm, Fletcher Steele Room Knitting: UFO’s with Nancy
Reading Backwards is a book discussion group for Wednesdays, July 20 & 27
those who enjoy reading historical fiction. Copies 7:00—8:30pm, Fletcher Steele Room
of the book will be available at the Check Out/ UFO’s are Unfinished Objects...here’s your chance
Return Desk. No registration required. to reboot your enthusiasm for any project that’s
been stashed and forgotten. Bring your UFO and
Fabulous Films @ the Library its instructions (if you still have them) and Nancy
Life As We Know It (PG-13, 114 minutes, 2010) Vandivert will help you get going and assist with
Wednesday, July 13 whatever questions or concerns you may have.
6:30—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room Registration required.
Starring Katherine Heigl and Josh Du-
hamel. Holly Berenson is an up-and- Fabulous Films @ the Library
coming caterer and Eric Messer is a prom- Country Strong (PG-13, 117 minutes, 2010)
ising network sports director. After a disas- Wednesday, July 20
trous first date, the only thing they have in com- 6:30—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room
mon is their dislike for each other and their love Starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw. A
for their goddaughter, Sophie. But when they sud- drama centered on a rising country-music song-
denly become all Sophie has in the world, Holly writer who sparks with a fallen star. Together, they
and Eric are forced to put their differences aside. mount his ascent and her comeback, which leads
Juggling career ambitions and competing social to romantic complications involving her husband/
calendars, they’ll have to find some common manager and a beauty queen-turned-singer. No
ground while living under one roof. No registra- registration required.
tion required.
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Adult Programs Adult Programs
Documentary Film Series
One-to-One Cool It (PG, 87 minutes, 2010)
Tuesday, July 26
Tech Help 6:30—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room
Directed by Ondi Timoner. This film is based
Thursdays, July 21 & August 11 upon the book of the same name and lectures by
12:30—1:30pm, Bjorn Lomborg, the controversial author of The
Learning Center Skeptical Environmentalist. Lomborg is the founder
and director of the Copenhagen Consensus Cen-
◊ Would you like assistance setting up ter, a globally respected think tank that brings to-
an email account? gether the world’s leading economists to prioritize
◊ Do you have questions about format- major global problems—among them malaria, the
ting your resume on Microsoft Word? lack of potable water and HIV/AIDS—based
◊ Are you interested in reading MCLS upon a cost/benefit analysis of available solutions.
ebooks on your Nook? Amidst the strong and polarized opinions within
the global warming debate, Cool It follows Lom-
Call 249-5481 to register for a borg on his mission to bring the smartest solutions
15-minute, one-on-one, basic to climate change, environmental pollution, and
other major problems in the world. No registration
computer session with required.
PCL staff members.
Fabulous Films @ the Library
The Eagle (PG-13, 114 minutes, 2011)
Nonfiction Book Club Wednesday, July 27
Genome by Matt Ridley 6:30—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room
Monday, July 25 Starring Donald Sutherland and Jamie
7:00—8:30pm, Fletcher Steele Room Bell. A Roman epic adventure, based on
Copies of the book will be available at the Check the classic novel of the same name, set in
Out/Return Desk. No registration required. the dangerous world of second-century
Britain. In 140 AD, twenty years after the unex-
Family Bingo plained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion
Monday, July 25 in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion
7:00—8:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the
How about some old-fashioned fun? Round up mystery and restore the reputation of his father,
your family and friends for an evening of bingo. the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only
Snacks provided. For all ages. No registration required. by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across
Hadrian’s Wall into the uncharted highlands of
Y’s Owls @ the Library Book Discussion Group Caledonia to confront its savage tribes, make
Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof peace with his father’s memory, and retrieve the
Tuesday, July 26 lost legion’s golden emblem, the Eagle of the
12:30—2:00pm, Fletcher Steele Room Ninth. No registration required.
This program is offered in conjunction
with the Southeast YMCA. Copies of the
book will be available at the Check Out/
Return Desk. No registration required.
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Adult Programs Adult Programs
Knitting for Charity
Thursday, July 28
9:30—11:30am, Fletcher Steele Room
This informal group is dedicated to pro-
ducing knitted items to benefit local char-
ity organizations. Beginners as well as ad-
vanced knitters are welcome. Basic knowl-
edge of knitting is recommended. New projects
will be added continually; please bring knitting
needles and yarn. No registration required.
Learn to Play Euchre The library will be closed on weekends
Thursday, July 28 from June 24 through September 9.
3:00—4:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room
Enjoy challenging card games? Join Library staff Weekend hours resume on Saturday,
members to learn how to play this popular four- September 10.
person card game. Registration required.
O Pen: Poetry Over Lunch
Mondays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Fabulous Films @ the Library
12:00—1:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room The Switch (PG-13, 101 minutes, 2010)
Discover the joy of reading poetry. Each week a Wednesday, August 3
new poet or theme will be introduced, followed by 6:30—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room
a reading. You are invited to discover the pleasures In this offbeat comedy, Kassie, a smart, fun-loving
of poetry in a relaxed setting–there is no grade or single woman who, despite her neurotic best
personal stake other than sharing insights. No reg- friend Wally's objections, decides it's time to have
istration required. a baby—even if it means doing it by herself ... with
a little help from a charming sperm donor. But,
Communities and Health Care: The Rochester, unbeknownst to her, Kassie's plans go awry be-
New York Experiment cause of a last-minute switch that isn't discovered
Monday, August 1 until seven years later when Wally finally gets ac-
7:00—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room quainted with Kassie's cute, though slightly neu-
Sarah Liebschutz, distinguished service rotic, son. No registration required.
professor emerita at the State University
of New York, College at Brockport, will Knitting: UFO’s with Nancy
be at the library to discuss her latest Wednesdays, August 3 & 17
book, Communities and Health Care: The Rochester, 7:00—8:30pm, Fletcher Steele Room
New York Experiment, which explores the develop- UFO’s are Unfinished Objects...here’s your chance
ment of Rochester’s local health care system be- to reboot your enthusiasm for any project that’s
tween the 1930s and 1980s. Registration re- been stashed and forgotten. Bring your UFO and
quired. its instructions (if you still have them) and Nancy
Vandivert will help you get going and assist with
whatever questions or concerns you may have.
Registration required.
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Adult Programs Adult Programs
Murder for Lunch
Tuesday, August 9
12:00—1:00pm, Fletcher Steele Room
Come sleuth with us the second Tuesday of each
month. Carol Riker will lead the discussion. This
month will feature A Taste for Death by P.D. James. Join Pittsford Community Library’s
Copies of the book will be available at the Check
Out/Return Desk. No registration required. Adult Summer Reading Program. It’s
Hydrangeas in the North
simple, fun, and there are prizes!
Tuesday, August 9
7:00—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room
Here’s what to do. Read a book or watch a
Tim Boebel, nursery manager at Way- film. Fill out a review form. Drop the review
side Garden Center, has been studying in the raffle box located near the New Books.
this charismatic flowering shrub for At the end of the summer, we’ll draw from
years, both at Wayside and in extensive the box for prizes.
trials in his home garden. Tim will dis-
cuss hardy hydrangea species, with emphasis on Parents! If you are reading to your
what is needed for growing each of them success- kids, that counts too! Submit a
fully in the North. In particular, Tim will explore review form for any books you
two species that are in high demand—the macro-
phylla and serrata species—and illustrate and ex- read and participate in our adult
plain the method he has developed for getting summer reading program!
both of these species to bloom reliably in our cli-
mate. If you have been frustrated by your suppos- We will accept adult summer reading reviews
edly hardy hydrangeas not blooming, then this talk from Monday, June 27 through Thursday, Au-
is for you! Tim has perfected a very different gust 4. All reviews must be received by Thurs-
method for getting reliable blooms in our climate day, August 4 to be included in the prize draw-
and will detail the steps. Registration required. ings on Friday, August 5.
Reading Backwards Book Group
The Thistle and the Rose by Jean Plaidy
Wednesday, August 10 Fabulous Films @ the Library
12:30—1:30pm, Fletcher Steele Room The Next Three Days (PG-13, 122 minutes, 2010)
Reading Backwards is a book discussion group for Wednesday, August 10
those who enjoy reading and talking about histori- 6:30—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room
cal fiction. Copies of the book will be available at Starring Liam Neeson and Russell Crowe. Life
the Check Out/Return Desk. No registration re- seems perfect for John Brennan until his wife,
quired. Lara, is arrested for a gruesome murder she says
she didn’t commit. Three years into her sentence,
John is struggling to hold his family together, rais-
ing their son and teaching at college while he pur-
sues every means available to prove her innocence.
With the rejection of their final appeal, Lara be-
comes suicidal and John decides there is only one
possible, bearable solution: to break his wife out of
prison. No registration required.
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Adult Programs Adult Programs
Healthy Smoothies Nonfiction Book Club
Monday, August 15 In the Neighborhood by Peter Lovenheim
7:00—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room Monday, August 22
What is a smoothie? Smoothies are made 7:00—8:30pm, Fletcher Steele Room
with healthy ingredients such as fresh fruit, yogurt, Copies of the book will be available at the Check
flaxseeds and even vegetables rather than the high- Out/Return Desk. No registration required.
calorie ice cream and sugar found in milkshakes.
Smoothies are a good alternative for people on the Documentary Film Series
go who do not have time to create meals. Fresh Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
home-made smoothies provide an immediate and (G, 105 minutes, 2011)
more potent source of nutrients. Usha Shah will Tuesday, August 23
demonstrate how to make three or four different 6:30—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room
smoothies for a tasting and answer your questions. This documentary and concert film follows teen
Registration required. pop sensation Justin Bieber on his 2010 concert
tour. We get exclusive behind-the-scenes footage
Armchair Travels: Eternal Egypt—Gift of the Nile as well as pictures and videos from Justin’s child-
Tuesday, August 16 hood. Also featured are cameos of other superstars
7:00—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room such as Usher and Jaden Smith. No registration
A trip to Egypt is an unforgettable ex- required.
perience! Not only does Egypt have the
world’s greatest collection of antiquities, Fabulous Films @ the Library
but it’s also an incredibly bustling coun- Just Go With It (PG-13, 117 minutes, 2011)
try. Join Tom DeClaire on a tour of Egypt’s most Wednesday, August 24
spectacular cities and sites. This is your chance to 6:30—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room
visit Cairo, the great pyramids of Giza, the Valley Danny is a successful plastic surgeon who pre-
of the Queens and Kings, and take a tour of the tends to be unhappily married as a pick-up line.
Nile River. Registration required. When he finally meets a girl he believes to be the
woman of his dreams, he doesn't use the pick-up
Fabulous Films @ the Library line on her but when she finds the wedding band
Rabbit Hole (PG-13, 91 minutes, 2010) he uses and she believes him to be married, he has
Wednesday, August 17 to tell her he's getting a divorce. He asks his office
6:30—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room manager Katherine to pose as his wife in order to
Starring Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart. Becca prove his story, but one lie turns into another that
and Howie Corbett are returning to their everyday brings Katherine's children into his scheme, result-
existence in the wake of a shocking, sudden loss. ing in a trip to Hawaii that will change all their
Just eight months ago, they were a happy suburban lives. No registration required.
family with everything they wanted. Now, they are
caught in a maze of memory, longing, and guilt. Knitting for Charity
Becca hesitantly opens up to her opinionated, lov- Thursday, August 25
ing mother and secretly reaches out to the teenager 9:30—11:30am, Fletcher Steele Room
involved in the accident that changed everything; This informal group is dedicated to producing
while Howie lashes out and imagines solace with knitted items to benefit local charity organizations.
another woman. Yet, as off track as they are, the Beginners as well as advanced knitters are wel-
couple keeps trying to find their way back to a life come. Basic knowledge of knitting is recom-
that still holds the potential for beauty, laughter mended. New projects will be added continually;
and happiness. No registration required. please bring knitting needles and yarn. No registra-
tion required.
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Adult Programs
Get Started with eBooks! Y’s Owls @ the Library Book Discussion Group:
The Lost City of Z by David Grann
Tuesday, August 30
12:30—2:00pm, Fletcher Steele Room
http://overdrive.libraryweb.org This program is offered in conjunction with the
Southeast YMCA. Copies of the book will be
You can check out and download OverDrive EPUB
available at the Check Out/Return Desk. No regis-
eBooks and OverDrive PDF eBooks. tration required.
To access OverDrive eBooks you need…
Fabulous Films @ the Library
• A valid library card True Grit (PG-13, 110 minutes, 2010)
• Internet access Wednesday, August 31
• A computer or device that meets the system re- 6:30—8:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room
quirements for the type(s) of digital materials you Starring Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon. Following
wish to check out the murder of her father by hired hand Tom
• Free software for your computer or device that al- Chaney, 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross sets out
lows you to borrow and use the digital materials avail- to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the
able at the site
toughest U.S. marshal she can find, Reuben J.
"Rooster" Cogburn. Against his wishes, she joins
Get Started in Three Easy Steps: him in his trek into the Indian Nations in search of
Chaney. They are joined by Texas Ranger
Step 1 - Download and install free software
LaBoeuf, who wants Chaney for his own pur-
As a first step, you need to download and install the free soft- poses. The unlikely trio find danger and surprises
ware that allows you to use digital materials. Go to over- on the journey, and each has his or her "grit"
drive.libraryweb.org to determine what software is required tested. No registration required.
for your computer or device. Look for Software Downloads in
the left-hand column. OverDrive eBooks are compatible
with many devices, including smartphones, tablet PC’s
and eReaders.
Around the
Step 2 - Activate the software
After you have downloaded and installed the appropriate
software for your device, you must take steps to activate
Table
it before downloading digital materials. Go to over- If you love food as much as you love books, then
drive.libraryweb.org/Help-QuickStartGuide.htm for more in- our new discussion group is for you! The group
formation about activating your software. meets from 1:00—2:30pm, alternate Thursdays, in
the Reading Garden (weather permitting) or in the
Step 3 - Check out, download, and enjoy
Fisher Meeting Room. Registration not required.
Browse or search the library’s site for downloadable
Here are the themes we’ve planned for August:
materials. When you locate a title of interest, add it to
the Digital Cart and check out the title. August 4: Food Network
August 18: Desserts
Bring your title suggestions, recipes, samples, or
just your appetite for good conversation!
MCLS eBooks: http://overdrive.libraryweb.org/
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Tween & Teen Tween & Teen
Programs Programs
Practice SAT Family Bingo
Wednesday, July 6 Monday, July 25
9:00am—1:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room 7:00—8:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room
Our practice SAT test will be given by How about some old-fashioned fun? Round up
Kaplan Test Center under timed condi- your family and friends for an evening of bingo.
tions identical to the real test. Scores will Snacks provided. For all ages. No registration required.
be emailed directly to students approxi-
mately one week following the test and will not be Practice ACT
sent to schools. You are under no obligation to Wednesday, August 3
sign up for Kaplan courses after taking the test. 10:00am—2:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room
Bring #2 pencils and a calculator. For stu- Our practice ACT test will be given by Kaplan
dents entering grades 11 and 12. Registration Test Center under timed conditions identical to
required. the real test. Scores will be emailed directly to stu-
dents approximately one week following the test
Teen Community Service and will not be sent to schools. You are under no
Mondays, July 11—August 15 obligation to sign up for Kaplan courses after tak-
3:15—4:15pm, Teen Place ing the test. Bring #2 pencils and a calculator.
Need community service credit? Register to be- For students entering grades 11 and 12. Regis-
come a teen volunteer at PCL. We need students tration required.
to assist with creating displays, straightening
shelves, planning teen programs and other library
tasks. You do not have to attend all sessions. For
students entering grades 6—12. Registration re-
quired.
Mehndi & Movie
Wednesday, July 13
1:00—3:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room Find PCL on Facebook™
Learn about the history and tradition of mehndi as
we take a virtual visit to India as part of the You
Are Here Summer Reading Program. Watch a Bol-
lywood movie while receiving a small, temporary
Stay informed about library pro-
henna tattoo. Registration required. grams, events & happenings
Movie & Munchies online!
Wednesday, July 20
1:00—3:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room
Make your own candy sushi and enjoy an How? It’s easy!
anime movie, as we take a virtual visit to • Access or create your facebook
Japan for the You Are Here Summer
Reading Program. Don’t worry—the
account at www.facebook.com
only kind of fish used in this treat will be the
gummy variety. Registration required. Please alert • Search for Pittsford Community
us to any food allergies when registering. Library
• Click Like and visit the page
regularly for updates
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Tween & Teen Children’s
Programs Programs
SAT Ten Question Challenge
Wednesday, August 10 DROP-IN PRESCHOOL
11:00am—12:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room STORY TIMES
The SAT Ten Question Challenge is an No registration required
event for students interested in taking the
SAT or who have already taken the test
and want to improve their score. Students
will try ten tough questions and learn ten winning
strategies to help them succeed on test day. For
students entering grades 10—12. Registration
required. Toddler Time
(ages 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver)
Books & Bites Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26
Wednesday, August 10 10:00 and 10:45am
1:30—2:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room Book Adventures (ages 4-5)
Join us for a book discussion and super snacks. As Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26
part of our You Are Here Summer Reading Pro- 2:00pm
gram, we will be taking a virtual visit to New Or-
leans for this activity. Read about Lanesha’s ex- Story Time Stars (ages 3-5)
periences as she weathers Hurricane Katrina with Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28
her family, in Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes. 10:00am
Then, come to our meeting to share what you
thought about the book and enjoy tasty treats
from the Big Easy. Copies of the book are avail-
able at the Check Out/Return Desk. Registration
required.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
Movie & Munchies For children finishing grades K-12
Wednesday, August 17 Through July 31
1:00—3:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room Fill out an entry form for each book you
Learn about aboriginal culture, as we take a virtual read for a chance to win some great
visit to New Zealand as part of the You Are Here Rochester Red Wings prizes. Sponsored
Summer Reading Program. Beat the heat with a by Woods Oviatt Gilman Law Firm.
movie and refreshments. Registration required.
Pen Pal Program
Ongoing
Would you like to write to someone your own age
in a different part of the United States? Fill out an
application and we will match you with a pen pal.
For children ages 9—11 who are entering
grades 4 through 6.
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Children’s Children’s
Programs Programs
Newbery Tests Howard Edmond
Wednesdays, June 29—August 24 Thursday, August 4
3:00—5:00pm, Storytale Room 10:00am, Fisher Meeting Room
If you participate in your school’s Newbery This talented local storyteller will mesmerize you
Club, you can read and get credit for New- with a variety of multicultural stories and music.
bery books throughout the summer. Oral For all ages. No registration required.
tests can be taken on Newbery-winning
books (but not Newbery Honor books), Family Movie: Ramona and Beezus
with successful tests reported to your school li- Tuesday, August 16
brarian in the fall. By appointment only. Call 10:00am, Fisher Meeting Room
249-5478. Based on the best-selling series by Beverly Cleary.
Stars Joey King and Selena Gomez. Rated G. 103
Jay Stetzer minutes. No registration required.
Wednesday, July 6
2:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Your whole family will enjoy this popular local Monday, August 22
storyteller/musician. No registration required. 7:00pm, Storytale Room
Come in your pajamas with your stuffed animal
and enjoy a snack and story time. Your stuffed
animal will then spend the night at the library,
without you. Pick up your animal between
10:00am—5:00pm on Tuesday, August 23 and see
what adventures it had. Please be sure you can
sleep without this animal for the night. For ages
2—6. No registration required.
In Jest
Thursday, July 14
7:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room
Nels Ross’ side-splitting, gravity-defying comedy
variety show blends clean comedy, flying objects,
acts of balance, absurd theatrics, and assorted
fruits and vegetables. Fun for the whole family. Summer reading game for children
No registration required. preschool through entering 5th grade
Tales for Tails Pack your suitcase—We’re going
Monday, July 18 traveling this summer! Pick up your
2:00—3:30pm, Fisher Meeting Room passport and read throughout the
Read to a real dog! They’re very gentle and are summer. Receive prizes when you
good listeners. For all ages. Drop in—No registra- read (or are read to) at least 120
tion required. minutes/week. Complete all six
weeks of the game and receive a
Family Bingo family ticket to see magician Bill
Monday, July 25 Gormont’s “Magic Carpet World
7:00—8:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room Tour” on Aug. 12.
How about some old-fashioned fun? Round up Last turn-in day is 8/12.
your family and friends for an evening of bingo.
Snacks provided. For all ages. No registration re-
quired.
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Computer
Literacy
♦ Registration is required for all com-
puter literacy classes. To register, stop
by the Information Desk or call 249-
5481 during regular library hours.
♦ Due to the high demand for computer
literacy classes, please notify us in ad-
vance if you are unable to attend.
Senior Academy
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 12, 14, 19 & 21
10:00—11:30am, Learning Center
Senior Academy is a four-session course designed
for seniors or other adults who have little or no
experience using computers. You will learn mouse
and keyboarding skills, computer basics and Inter-
net search fundamentals.
File Management
Wednesday, July 27
7:00—8:30pm, Learning Center
Nearly everyone who owns a personal computer
has experienced the frustration of trying to locate
files. It’s like looking for a needle in the proverbial
haystack. Learn how to avoid the frustration and
manage your files with ease. You’ll learn file nam-
ing and identification conventions, file navigation
techniques, organizational tips and more.
The library will be closed on weekends
from June 24 through September 9.
Weekend hours resume on Saturday,
September 10.
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