In the Stacks May 2017 World Cinema Fabulous Fridays! The Salesman In Harmony... When an Iranian couple realizes that their house is quickly disintegrating, they rent an apartment from one Carlton Cannon, Jr.: Gospel, Jazz, R&B of the co-stars in the play they are performing. Against Carlton Cannon Jr. is a man steeped in music. The eldest the backdrop of Arthur Miller's iconic Death of a Sales- son of retired U. S. Marine Corps officer, Carlton Cannon man, the two suddenly find themselves faced with one of Sr. and Lettie Cannon, he was nourished in Japan for the biggest challenges imaginable. After the woman is twelve years. He developed a rich appreciation for integrity, attacked in her home, the two struggle to find a balance honor, discipline and respect for international culture. Gos- in their strange new home life. Persian. 2:04. Rated PG- pel, jazz, blues, funk, R&B, classical and world music are all 13. Friday, May 19, 6:30 PM genres of music that he has been involved with. The current Director of Bands at the Cab Calloway School of the Arts Last Friday in Wilmington, he utilizes his performance skills on alto, tenor, and soprano saxophones, clarinet, flute and various Hidden Figures percussion instruments. Dr. Cannon holds a BA in Instru- It’s the start of the Space Program and you work at mental Music Education from DSU and a EdD from NASA where the glass ceiling is especially low, lower still Wilmington University. Dr. Cannon studied at the Jazzmo- if you’re a woman of color. Until the film Hidden Figures, bile in Harlem, NYC under the guidance of Frank Foster, few knew the space race was so deeply entwined with the Charles Davis, and the late Grover Washington Jr. His fight for racial freedom. Come along for the fast-moving group, the Jabari Jazz ensemble, has been featured at such but long-unknown story of three talented friends who events as First Night Wilmington, First Night Dover, the made vital contributions to our space program (helping Grand Opera House and recently released a CD, Gospazz, to get John Glenn into orbit and safely home) while at paying homage to his gospel and jazz roots. He has record- the same time battling prejudice so deeply ingrained in ed a CD entitled Are You Ready with his worship group, The Virginia culture that every day was a fight to maintain their dignity, not to mention moving ahead in their ca- Purity of Worship Experience. As a performing musician, reers. Let People Magazine explain the appeal of this Oscar he has worked with many well known talents including -nominated movie: “Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer Chaka Khan, Bill Cosby, and Donald Byrd & the and Janelle Monáe bring every ounce of their considera- Blackbyrds. He has served as the VP of the Int’l Assoc. of ble charm to a script filled with humor and Jazz Educators, on the board of the DE Charitable Music heart.” There’s plenty of tension too, along with cringe- Inc., and currently serves on the board of the American inducing affronts to the trio’s personal dignity. These Federation of Musicians, Local 21, Wilmington. women have worked hard all their lives, within the Friday, May 5, 6:30 PM system and getting around it, all the time maintaining their senses of humor and persevering. Their interwoven Family Fun: Moana Con’t on next page An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once -mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to Table of Contents: become a master way-finder. Together they sail across the Page 1: Fabulous Fridays open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering Page 2: Life-Wide Learning Pages 3 & 4: (insert) Kids Space & Tween Scene enormous monsters and impossible odds. Along the way, Pages 5 & 6: (insert) Teen Loft Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and dis- Page 7: Life-Wide Learning & Readers Corner covers the one thing she always sought: her own identity. Page 8: Film Fans & Small Business Center 1:53. Rated PG. Friday, May 12, 6:30 PM Con’t stories are film storytelling at its best and the perfor- Life-Wide Learning mances from major to minor are terrific, including those of supporting actors Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Purl-Fectly Knit Club Mahershala Ali and Kevin Costner. Joe Morgenstern Share your love of needlework with others! Bring in your cur- of the Wall Street Journal praised Hidden Figures, saying it rent knitting, crochet, or other needle project; get help with “hews closely to the facts in important respects, and questions; exchange patterns & tips; or just come to craft and evokes the outrages of the Jim Crow era, as well as the socialize. All skill levels are welcome from novice to epic knit- feverish competition of the space race, through the ter. Beginners will get help with their projects from more experienced members. Mondays, May 1 & 15, 6:00 PM fascinating work of its extraordinary heroines.” Katie Walsh of the Tribune News Service calls it “an assertion Affordable Care Act of humanity and civil rights that is pure cinematic Get your questions answered about this important pro- nourishment for soul.” You’ll be glad you got to know gram. Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 3:00 PM these women, their families and co-workers, not to mention a little known part of our country’s history. Seeking Safety Support Group 2:07. Rated PG for thematic elements and some Come find your voice, group support, be heard and understood, language. Friday, May 26, 6:30 PM share your hopes and dreams. For anyone who would like to find a safe place to be listened to and share. Led by June Lambert of DSAMH/MHA. Thursdays, May 4 & 18, 1:30 PM

Summer of Science & Tech Pet Adoption Fair Join us in the Reading Garden for our first ever Pet The Dover Public Library is one of 42 public libraries Adoption Fair. Local agencies from around the State will be across the US which will host one of three traveling ex- here with some furry friends in need of a good home. There hibits. For Dover, it is our Summer of Science & Tech as will also be other pet-related businesses in the Reading we kick off our summer reading program for all ages with Garden to inform patrons of their services. Join us for what's the opening of the Explore Tech: Engineers Make a World of sure to be a great afternoon! Saturday, May 13, 11:30 AM Difference exhibit on Saturday, June 10. Explore Tech: Engineers Make a World of Differ- COPE Van Outreach & Prevention Services ence shows how engineering provides solutions to better COPE is the statewide medical RV staffed with a Registered meet human needs and develops sustainable innovations Nurse, Medical Case Manager, and Community Wellness for the future. It features hands-on and multimedia com- Advocate, to offer a range of medical screenings and referrals ponents that allow exhibit visitors to interact with to services. COPE offers life-saving screenings and turns no content in a dynamic way, encouraging new perspectives one away. Services to those over 18 who are insured, unin- about engineers and their vital work. sured or underinsured. Screenings include: Blood Sugar; The exhibition is offered by the American Blood Pressure; Vision Screening; Body Mass Index (BMI); Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office in HIV; Hepatitis C; Pregnancy testing; & more. collaboration with the Space Science Institute’s National Thursday, May 18, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL), the Lunar and Plane- TNVR Feral Cat Workshop tary Institute and the Afterschool Alliance. NCIL is the Feeding stray cats? Seeing kittens? Tired of hearing cats fight lead organization for this project. The Explore exhibitions and mate? Learn how you can help your community's free- are made possible through the support of the National roaming cats with TNVR, or Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return. Science Foundation. The exhibition and its educational This humane method of reducing the feral cat population will support materials and outreach opportunities are part of also help the cats in your community to be healthier and the STAR (Science-Technology Activities and Resources) better behaved. Learn the steps to successful trapping and Library Education Network (STAR_Net), a hands-on effective colony management. Be a part of the solution! learning program for libraries and their communities Saturday, May 20, 11:00 AM developed by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute. Don't Let It Be Forgot: The Unfinished Presidency of The Summer of Science & Tech also features the JFK annual STEM Makerfest and a series of workshops and A Centennial Tribute to President John F. Kennedy experiences for teachers, librarians and the public leading John Fitzgerald Kennedy was president of the United States up to the Total Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017. for less than three years, but according to opinion polls, he is Add in Comic Con2017, the Library will be THE the most admired president of the past eight decades. This interesting place to be this summer. Mark your calendars illustrated talk will take us back to his tragically brief time in now! the White House, examine some reasons why his popularity en- Dover Public Library dures, and look at some of his most eloquent speeches. 35 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901 Sunday, May 21, 1:00 PM 302-736-7030 www.doverpubliclibrary.org Gates of Heaven Errol Morris's classic 1978 documentary Gates of Heaven will be showing in its entirety as part of our National Pet Month festivi- Readers’ Corner ties. The documentary concerns a pet cemetery in California, and the people who have pets buried there. A panel discussion on pet History Book Group grief, bereavement and burial follows the film. This film is not The Sixties for many people was when it all started! From the inauguration of John F Kennedy, through rated. Sunday, May 21, 1:30 PM the Vietnam War, everything changed in the American The Cuban Missile Crisis identity: politics, civil rights, popular culture in music A Centennial Tribute to President John F. Kennedy and movies. Virtually nothing was untouched! We will A presentation on "The Cuban Missile Crisis" and how three men look at this tumultuous decade. Come and share your saved the world from nuclear war. readings, insights and life experiences in the place for Monday, May 22, 2:00 PM the “best Talk in Dover”! Call Larry at 335-8344 for more information. Thursday, May 18, 4:00 PM JFK in June, 1963: A Portrait of Presidential Leadership A Centennial Tribute to President John F. Kennedy Adult Book Group Fifty years ago, in the last year of his brief presidency, John The Plot Against America by Phillip Roth Fitzgerald Kennedy dramatically illustrated his mastery of the of- In a novel of alternative history, aviation hero and fice and his growth as a leader. With three eloquent and historic isolationist Charles A. Lindbergh defeats Franklin speeches and a triumphant foreign trip, all taking place within Roosevelt in the 1940 presidential election, negotiat- three unforgettable weeks, JFK entered the realm of true great- ing a cordial accord with Adolf Hitler, accepting his ness. This talk takes us back a half-century to look at our youngest conquest of Europe and anti-Semitic policies, and elected president; the three speeches that still powerfully resonate igniting a storm of fear for Jewish families through- today; and the foreign trip which illustrated his incredible popu- out America. Sunday, May 21, 2:00 PM larity around the world. Looking back to that remarkable month can remind us why his death five months later is still painful to recall. Tuesday, May 23, 2:00 PM Coverage to Care Diabetes Self-Management Program Westside Family Health Care leads a workshop to The Delaware Diabetes and Heart Disease Prevention and Con- help the consumer understand common health trol Program (DHDPCP) offers this Stanford University program. insurance terms. Each participant in the workshop receives a copy of the compan- Wednesday, May 24, 5:00 PM ion book: "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.” This Years of Lightning, Day of Drums is a six week class; and attendees are asked to attend each class. A Centennial Tribute to President John F. Kennedy Registration is requested. Please call 736-7030 to register. The film Years of Lightning, Day of Drums was pro- Tuesdays, May 23 & 30, 4:30-7:00 PM duced by the United States Information Agency in Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment 1964 as a chronicle of JFK's 1037 days in the White A Centennial Tribute to President John F. Kennedy House. Originally targeted for foreign audiences The film: Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment is a remarkable only, it received such acclaim that it was released inside account of the confrontation between the Kennedy ad- inside the United States as well. ministration and Governor George Wallace of Alabama in June, Thursday, May 25, 2:00 PM 1963, when the governor attempted to block the admission of Color Me Stress-Free two African-American students to the University of Alabama. Join us as we color our way to being stress-free. Wednesday, May 24, 2:00 PM Supplies are provided or you may bring your own. Thursday, May 25, 6:30 PM

Delaware libraries are leaders in connecting and inspiring Tuesday Talks: Restoring a Spring: Archaeology of a Spa a lifetime of discovery. Resort Turned Amusement Park The Dover Public Library connects people to a variety of Bill Liebeknecht of the Delaware Archaeological So- resources and services that inform, educate and entertain! ciety leads this month’s Tuesday Talks. This is a new topic for 2017. Tuesday, May 30, 6:00 PM

Saturday Matinees There Must Be a Hole in My Pocket May 6, 2:00 PM: The Founder. 1:59. This workshop helps consumers understand how certain Rated PG-13 for language. spending choices are made, how to set goals successfully May 20, 2:00 PM: Split. 1:56. Rated PG-13. and how to be successful at debt elimination. Wednesday, May 3, 6:00 PM Family Fun Friday, May 12, 6:30 PM: Moana. 1:53. Rated PG. Identify Your Customers & Competitors Using Census Data. In this hands-on workshop, learn how to World Cinema: Foreign Film use the US Census Bureau’s tools to mine US Census Data Friday, May 19, 6:30 PM: The Salesman. Persian. 2:04. for information about potential customers and competitors Rated PG-13. as well as economic data to help with your business planning. Thursday, May 4, 10:30 AM 2sdays, 2:00 PM May 2: Loving. 2:02. Rated PG-13 for language. Get Important Advice from an Expert May 9: Fences. 2:13. Rated PG-13 for thematic elements Developing a relationship with an accountant before you & language. start your business helps to determine the most advanta- May 16: The Founder. 1:55. Rated PG-13 for language. geous business structure & identify expenses & items that should be tracked to reduce tax liability. Learn more May 23: Twentieth Century Women. 1:55. Rated R for sex- reasons why an accountant should be one of your trusted ual material, language & drug use. business advisors. Thursday, May 11, 10:30 AM May 30: Paterson. 1:58. Rated R for strong language. Kent County Inter-Agency & Non-Profit Meet Up Last Friday Networking lunch (brown-bag) for government agencies & May 26, 6:30 PM: Hidden Figures. 2:07 Rated PG for non-profits that provide direct services to the members of thematic elements & language. our community. We share our agencies' missions, services, upcoming events, resources & needs. Thursday, May 11, 12:00-1:30 PM Small Business Center Stand By Me Financial Coaching Job Center @ The Inspiration Space Financial coaching session to provide assistance with han- dling personal finances. Thursday, May 18, 9:15 AM Walk-in Hours Mondays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Leveraging LinkedIn for Your Business Wednesdays, 12:30 - 7:00 PM When you think of LinkedIn you don't necessarily think of Call 736-7030 for other services & information. what it can do for your business. It is responsible for more than 80% of a business’ social media leads. LinkedIn mem- Computer Classes bers are twice more likely to trust information provided on LinkedIn about a business than other social networks. 5/2 Computer Basics 1:00 PM Learn three ways to use LinkedIn to get noticed, build Email Basics 3:00 PM trust in your brand, demonstrate relevancy, attract pro- 5/9 Internet Basics 1:00 PM spects & develop leads. Thursday, May 18, 10:30 AM Keyboarding 3:00 PM 5/16 Word Basics 1:00 PM Five Keys to Launch, Grow & Expand Your Business Vision, purpose, expectations, mindset, systems & process- Excel Basics 3:00 PM es are the five keys that serial entrepreneur and national 5/23 Publisher 1:00 PM business coach Joe White has used to launch and grow his Word Intermediate 3:00 PM businesses. Learn to apply those concepts and tools to ac- Classes require registration. Call 736-7030. celerate the growth of your business. Thursday, May 25, 10:30 AM APEX Pardons & Expungements. Mondays, 9:15 AM

What I Need to Know & Should Have Learned in School. Job Fair for Adults Learn new ways to manage your money and reduce your debt. Thursday, May 18, 3:00-6:00 PM Monday, May 8, 5:30 PM Come dressed to impress & Rick VanStory Re-Entry Project. Information session for prepared persons with mental illness who are on probation & address- to interview! ing life issues while transitioning back into the community. Tuesday, May 2, 1:00 PM