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Orange County April 2010 System The Library A-Z Monthly Gaming Events , page 13 Books & Beyond is a monthly Library news and information publication sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Library Board of Trustees James Tyson, President FROM THE DIRECTOR Ted Maines, Vice President April brings National Library Week, Sara Roen Brady the one time during the year we Guy Houk pauseE COMPUTERto celebrate the value ofCLASSES - ESPAÑOL Rich Maladecki libraries to the community. At the Orange County Library System, we are always looking for ways to Next Library Board of Trustees Meeting: enhance what we offer to residents Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room of the MUSIClibrary district, and it is our Thursday, April 8, 7 p.m. pleasure to be of service. We invite you to celebrate libraries with us, and offer you many ways to do so. Friends of the Library In honorGAMES of National Library Week, and support student education. we are hosting a sale in Gifts & Shop during the dinner rush from BOARD OF DIRECTORS Greetings on the first floor of the 3 – 6 p.m. and the atmosphere will be extra festive with our mascot Tom Kohler, President Orlando Public Library. The prices are slashedCOMPUTER on many items, and CLASSESit’s “Squirt” on site and face painting Barbara Garwood, Vice President a great time to find bargains on for the kids. Irene McNutt, Treasurer jewelry, gifts and more. Pat Birkhead, Secretary It’s also a great time to join the National Library Week isn’t the FriendsGENERAL of the Library. We havePROGRAMS only thing celebrated this month. Sunday, April 4 is Easter and as Directors: a membership drive going for National Library Week. If you join a reminder, all Orange County Deborah Adkins Terry Brock the Friends or update your current library locations will be closed for Chris Couch Fred Harvey membership,BOOK you’ll CLUBSbe entered in the holiday. We wish you a joyous Grant Heston Erica Lee a drawing to win fabulous prizes. holiday as we usher in spring, and See page 15 for details. a whole new season of terrific Dave Lehman Luanne Lumpkins offerings at the library. Cathy Miller Kennedy Jim McIlrath Or simplyNUEVO shop at the beautifulEN LA BIBLIOTECA Whole Foods Market at Phillips Friends of the Library Crossing on Turkey Lake Road SAVE THE DATE Board of Directors Meeting: on Thursday, April 15 and 5% of Orlando Public Library, Magnolia Room all sales come back to the library Wednesday, April 21, noon systemCHILDREN’S to support our Summer PROGRAMS Reading Program. A great corporate citizen, Whole Foods Mary Anne Hodel has joined forces with OCLS to Library Director/CEO celebrateSTORY National Library TIME Week MONEY WINNING AUTHORS TEEN PROGRAMS How Valuable Is Your Money? Florida Book Award:Ages Award-winning 13 - 18 authors visit OCLS! Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room Orlando Public Library, Library Central Saturday, April 24, 2 p.m. Thursday, April 8, noon Celebrate National Coin Week with members You are invited to meet the cream of the crop of Florida of the Central Florida Coin Club and learn authors! Select Florida Book Award winners will visit the some interesting facts about your money. YOURlibrary to shareLIBRARY their personal @ stories, HOME and the stories that “Beautiful Places: Landmarks and Mintmarks” is the made them notable. The Florida Book Awards honor theme for this year’s celebration of National Coin the best Florida literature published the previous year Week, which celebrates the many landmarks and in a number of categories including: Fiction, Nonfiction, scenic places that have inspired the designs on SECONDChildren’s Literature, SATURDAY Young Adult, Poetry, Spanish coins and paper money. Language, Book Design and more. So, which authors will be here…Join us to find out! LANGUAGE LEARNING MUSIC & ARTS 2 FROM THE DIRECTOR E COMPUTER CLASSES - ESPAÑOL MUSIC GAMES COMPUTER CLASSES GENERAL PROGRAMS BOOK CLUBS NUEVO EN LA BIBLIOTECA CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS STORY TIME TEEN PROGRAMS Ages 13 - 18 YOUR LIBRARY @ HOME SECOND SATURDAY Write on the how you can help save SeaWorld. A book sale Second Saturday 3 species like the Florida and signing will follow Table of Contents Wild LANGUAGESide panther LEARNING and manatees from the program. This special Music in the Library 4 Orlando Public Library, extinction. Wlodarski has event, brought to you by the Albertson Room published eight books in Friends of the Orange County General Programs 6 Saturday,MUSIC April 10, 10 & a.m. ARTSaddition to his many normal Library System, is free and SeaWorld science writer, daily responsibilities at everyone is invited. Book Clubs 8 wildlife expert and children’s author, Loran Wlodarski Children’s Programs 10 will regale attendees with a discussion on the creative Teen Programs 12 writing process including tips on becoming a published Your Library A to Z 14 author and honing your craft. Computer Classes 16 He’ll also discuss working face-to-face with some of Spanish Classes 25 the world’s most fascinating collection of animals and Library Locations 28 (Members-Only Preview Sale) Thursday, May 13 5 - 7 p.m. SAVE THE DATE Friday & Saturday, May 14 and 15 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, May 16 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. POETS Poets on Parade Orlando Public Library, Library Central Saturday, April 17, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Step out and celebrate National Poetry Month with a parade of local poets reading their work. Featured poets include Jesse Bradley, Valada Flewellyn, Alice Friedman, Estelle Libb, Linda Everett Moye and Chris O’Riordan-Adjah. Book sale and signing will follow poetry reading. Poetry To the Sound of Conjunto Kimbombo Orlando Public Library, Library Central Saturday, April 24, 11:30 a.m. Conjunto Kimbombo will provide the musical accompaniment to the poetry of Cecilia Rodríguez Milanés. The spoken word performance will touch on various themes in contemporary Cuban and Cuban American culture but will also include themes from American political and popular culture. 3 FROM THE DIRECTOR E COMPUTER CLASSES - ESPAÑOL MUSIC GAMES COMPUTER CLASSES GENERAL PROGRAMS BOOK CLUBS NUEVO EN LA BIBLIOTECA CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS STORY TIME TEEN PROGRAMS Ages 13 - 18 YOUR LIBRARY @ HOME SECOND SATURDAY LANGUAGE LEARNING MUSIC & ARTS The Sound of Music – Movie Jazz in the Library Music in the (Celebrating 45th Anniversary) In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, Friday, April 30, noon groove to the music of local Jazz Library performers. Orlando Public Library, Erly Thornton Library Central Eatonville Branch Saturday, April 10, noon Julia Lloyd - Pop Friday, April 2, noon Chase Patterson - Folk Friday, April 9, 11:30 a.m. Fred Harvey - Folk Friday, April 16, noon Erly Thornton UCF Jazz Students Alafaya Branch Fred Harvey Saturday, April 10, 2 p.m. C elebrate National D a n c e We e k The Orange County Library System and The Center for Contemporary Dance join together to celebrate National Dance Week with the presentation of a variety of April 23 - fun and exciting dance events—all week, all free! A chance for dance professionals and the community to connect through movement and culture, National Dance week was implemented over two decades ago to raise awareness about the May 2, 2010 important artistic and health contributions of dance in our country. The following one-hour dance events will be presented by The Center for Contemporary Dance. Orlando Public Library, Library Central Friday, April 23 at Noon Dance Class: The Nia Technique Sunday, April 25 at 3 p.m. Performance: Moore Dance Project Monday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Dance Class: The Hip Hop Workout Tuesday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. Dance Class: The Ballet Workout Wednesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. Film Presentation: The Extraordinary Journey of Fernando Bujones 4 www.nationaldanceweek.org 5th Annual Author Series Southwest Branch Friday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. Accomplished Florida author Bob Morris will stop by to discuss his slew of successful mystery books including his newest title, Baja Florida. Morris is a former columnist for the Orlando Sentinel and lives in Winter Park. His debut novel, Bahamarama, was a finalist for an Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Mystery Novel. Come early and socialize with the author while enjoying complimentary refreshments. This event is presented in partnership with the Dr. Phillips Rotary. Health and Honey Edgewater Branch Tuesday, April 6, 7 p.m. Washington Park Branch Tuesday, April 13, 6 p.m. North Orange Branch My Video Life Story: Preserving the legacy Tuesday, April 20, 7 p.m. of a life well-lived South Trail Branch Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room Tuesday, April 27, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2 p.m. Jean the Beekeeper with Winter Park Honey will share the buzz on health and honey. Learn all about bees, honey cultivation and If you would like to capture the spirit, the the effects of this delicious substance on your body. Try honey personality, the life of a special person or want to samplings and purchase your own jar after the program. eloquently commemorate a special occasion, join us at this program and learn how! Emmy Award-winning documentary producer Diane Hirsch will share how you can create your own My Video Life Story to preserve memories Mango Madness and share with future generations. Hirsch has Hiawassee Branch interviewed U.S. presidents, celebrities and Saturday, April 17, 11:30 a.m. athletes, and is the recipient of a Telly Award for Herndon Branch her father’s video life story. For more information Saturday, April 17, 2 p.m. visit www.myvideolifestory.com. Learn the many health benefits of mangos, get recipe ideas and try some tasty mango samples.