February Newsletter

Closings:

Presidents' Day : Monday, February 19

African American Genealogy Saturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m. Learn how to start working on your family tree and how to overcome some of the challenges faced by those working on African American Genealogy.

Friday Night At The Movies February 9, 6:30 P.M. The Big Sick

Rated R | 2h |Comedy, Romance | 2017 © Amazon Studio

Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings. Stars: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter Free popcorn and drinks are provided.

Technology Classes Advance registration required.

Intermediate Excel Friday, February 9, 11 A.M. Presentations with Powerpoint Friday, February 16, 11 A.M.

Valen-Pup Party Tuesday, February 13, 6:30 P.M. Crafts, treats, and a special Valentine's Happy Tails. Our Happy Tails program offers a chance to practice reading skills with friendly, attentive therapy dogs from Positive Paws. Ages 3+

Midday Music Wednesday, February 14, 12:00 p.m. Bring your Valentine for a light lunch and a special musical treat. Reflections is a trio of guitar, cello and woodwinds/percussion that plays original compositions, jazz standards, Latin American music, and creative arrangements of pop and rock tunes.

Blanket Blockbuster Friday, February 16, 1:00 p.m.

It is an early school dismissal day, so come to the library for a family friendly movie and popcorn. The Lafayette Escadrille: American WWI Combat Pilots Thursday, February 22, 7 p.m. Prior to America's entry into WWI, a squadron of American volunteers flew for France as the Lafayette Escadrille. Learn about these combat aviation pioneers that helped create what is today the U.S. Air Force.

Friday Night At The Movies February 23, 6:30 P.M.

A sequel to The Inconvenient Truth, the follow-up documentary addresses the progress made to tackle the problem of climate change and Al Gore's global efforts to persuade governmental leaders to invest in renewable energy, culminating in the landmark signing of 2016's Paris Climate Agreement. Free popcorn and soda provided.

Stars: Al Gore, George W. Bush, John Kerry. Free popcorn and drinks are provided.

Weekly Children's Programs

Swing & Sway Ages 0-6 Mondays at 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Music and movement, no sitting still required. New time!

Chat & Play Ages 0-6 Mondays at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free play for little ones, and a chance to chat and relax for parents. Starts immediately after Swing & Sway.

Story Night & Happy Tails Ages 3+ Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. A story, a bedtime snack, and a chance to practice those reading skills with friendly, attentive therapy dogs from Positive Paws.

Mother Goose Ages 0-3 Wednesdays & Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Board books, lap rhymes, fingerplays and shakers for our littlest library- goers.

Story Time Ages 3-5 Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Stories, songs, and crafts for preschoolers. (Younger siblings welcome!)

Masterminds Jr & Masterminds Ages 0-5, 5-12 Thursdays at 4 p.m. STEAM discovery labs for all ages. Science, art, and LEGO building for school-age in Masterminds; Duplo, magnet blocks, and paint for Pre-K and toddlers in Mastermind Jr.

Knitting Group Meets every Monday at 4 P.M. Upper Level Conference Room

Coming Soon in March

Midday Music Friday, March 16, 12 P.M Enjoy live music and a light lunch. Irish Music with Alex Caton & Pat Egan Alex Caton and Pat Egan return to the library to for a celebration of Irish tunes with the fiddle, claw hammer banjo, guitar and vocals. Egan hails from County Tipperary, Ireland and Caton is a native of England and Scotland.

Radio WOOF with Bill Wellington Tuesday, March 27 at 1:00 Family, folklore and fun with musician and storyteller Bill Wellington. All ages.

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31, 6:30 Hunt for Easter eggs in the library. Toddlers through age 10. Registration required.