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March 16, 2008
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS MARCH 17-23
ADULT SERVICES:
Enjoy a St. Patrick's Day Special at the library on Monday evening at 7 p.m. Watch that all-time favorite Irish movie The Quiet Man starring John Wayne and Maureen OHara while nibbling on special "Irish" treats. For this program, register online. Attendance is limited to 30.
Two Computer Classes are scheduled for this week:
Internet Basics on Monday, March 17, at 9:30 a.m.--for newbies interested in what the Internet is and how to start using it
Beginning Excel on Thursday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m.--learn to make spreadsheets and charts, to format cells, to use simple formulas, and how to sort data
Both classes require that participants already know how to use a computer mouse. Register online; class size is limited.
The Evening Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m., to discuss Philippa Gregory's The Queen's Fool--a Spanish, Jewish girl with The Sight comes to live at the Tudor court as a "Holy Fool". For more information, call Chris Mika at extension 271.
YOUTH SERVICES:
This week sees the return of the traditional Spring Fling Bunny Hop and Hat Parade featuring the Spring Bunny. There will be stories, a puppet show, and the highly anticipated opportunity to parade around the whole library displaying fancy hats. Any hat may be worn, but directions for making a Paper Plate Hat can be found at the Youth Reference Desk. Thes special programs are for Preschoolers through Kindergartners and replace the usual Storytimes. No registration is required:
Tuesday, March 18, at 10 a.m or at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19, at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 20, at 10 a.m.
The Battle of the Books will conclude on Tuesday, March 18, with the Final Battles between the 4 top scoring teams. The semi-finals will be at 6 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. The Final Battle will be around 7 p.m. and everyone who has been in the program and their families are invited to attend this one. There will be refreshments.
Posted by egvpl at March 16, 2008 11:35 AM