Ledding Library News

Ledding Library News <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">A P R I L 2 0 1 8 </li><li style="flex:1">V O L U M E 1 9 , I S S U E </li><li style="flex:1">4</li></ul>Interior and Exterior Views We have exciting news: at the Tuesday, April 24 community meeting we will be showing off the new library building designs. This meeting will include a presentation at the beginning of the meeting about the design, materials and site. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A, then viewing of display boards. Childcare and translation services (in Spanish) will be available. Light refreshments will be served. A majority of Council may be present, but no official business will be conducted and no actions will be taken. What more information? Visit: milwaukieoregon.gov/library. Women Take the Lead: Female Directors Last month, we celebrated International Women’s Day; a day to celebrate the achievements of half the planet and point out the gender imbalances in many occupations. Never is the discrepancy more striking than in the director’s chair where women make up a measly 7% of all directors. Only one woman has won a Best Directing Oscar and only four have been nominated. But these sad statistics don’t reflect that women are creating some of the most exciting and innovative films around. Here’s a short list to get you started: Kathryn Bigelow - The only female director to win an Oscar, she has been steadfast in making the films she wants; serious movies for adults. Check out: The Hurt Locker (2008) – An incredibly intense film about soldiers assigned to a bomb disposal unit in Baghdad. Winner of six Academy Awards including Best Director. Nancy Meyers- A female auteur, her films are the equivalent of being wrapped in a fuzzy blanket with a warm cup of cocoa. Watch: Something’s Gotta Give (2003): This very grown-up comedy stars Jack Nicholson as a lifetime swinger with a taste for younger women. When he suffers a heart attack at the home of his latest trophy girlfriend, he finds himself developing an attraction for her mother (Diane Keaton). Sofia Coppola - Coming from cinematic royalty (her father is Francis Ford Coppola, director of The Godfather), she has proven herself a sensitive and thoughtful writer and director. Required viewing: Food for Fines To celebrate this week, all of the libraries are offering a “Food for Fines” promotion. Bring in a non- perishable food item (please no damaged or expired items) and the library will waive $1.00 of library fines for every item you donate. All food will go to local food banks. Lost in Translation (2003): A faded movie star and a lonely young woman form a rocky friendship when their paths cross in Tokyo. Coppola won an Oscar for her writing and was nominated for her directing. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson star. Jane Campion- New Zealand born writer/director Campion now makes her home in Australia. She is known for her female-centric themes. Don’t miss: Plant Sale Returns! Mira Nair - Born in India and educated at Harvard, Nair began her career as an actor and documentarian. Her films give an intimate look into the Indian culture and family structure. A must see: Monsoon Wedding (2001): Set in the upper middle class, this story of an arranged marriage in New Delhi shows the striking contrast between the modern and ancient traditions of contemporary India. Lina Wertmuller- The first woman to be nominated for Best Director, she is known for her whimsical and lengthy titles that were shortened for international release. My favorite: Swept Away (1974): A rich spoiled woman and a communist deckhand are stranded together on an island where their roles become reversed. This film shows how the societal framework of rich and poor can be a delicate balance. The Friends of the Ledding Library annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pond House. If you are interested in donating plants or volunteering please contact Friends of the Ledding Library President Sandy Armstrong at 503.786.8770 or Nancy Wittig at 503-786-7582. I hope that an initial viewing of these films will inspire you to binge on more of these great directors’ body of works. Happy viewing! Amelia Heinl AKA The Movie Maven Ledding Library of Milwaukie, 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222 ● 503.786.7580 ● milwaukieoregon.gov/library Library Hours: Mon - Thurs: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri - Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sun: 12 - 6 p.m. music - 2 - 3 p.m. Presented by the Friends of the Ledding Library. transferred to the country's highestsecurity prison, he catches the Programs for Adults attention of the seasoned chief executioner Rahim. Aiman's desire to become the hangman's apprentice is not only professional but born of an unspeakable urge to reconnect with a past that haunts him. Far from being a conventional prison movie, this slowburning psychological thriller is a stunning and tightly focused and ambitious look at all the lives affected by capital punishment. Apr. 8 - 14 - National Library Week: Food for Fines - The Libraries in APRIL 2018 Sun Mon Tue We Thu Clackamas County would like you to join them in celebrating National Library Week. To celebrate this week, all of the libraries are offering a “Food for Fines” promotion. Bring in a non- perishable food item (please no damaged or expired items) and the library will waive $1.00 of library fines for every item you donate. All food will go to local food banks. Fri 6 Sat <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">7</li><li style="flex:1">1</li><li style="flex:1">2</li><li style="flex:1">3</li><li style="flex:1">4</li><li style="flex:1">5</li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">8</li><li style="flex:1">9</li><li style="flex:1">10 </li></ul>17 24 11 18 25 12 19 26 13 20 27 14 21 28 15 22 16 23 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">29 </li><li style="flex:1">30 </li></ul>Apr. 21 - Poetry writing Workshop with Paulann Petersen - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Pond House. For Children’s Programs visit: <a href="/goto?url=http://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/library" target="_blank">www.milwaukieoregon.gov/library </a>Register* for this event at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">. </a>*Fee and registration required. Every Monday - Crafty Writers and Readers - 7 - 8 p.m. in the Fiction Room. Once a week, we meet, study, critique, write, and share. Apr. 24 - Library Improvement Project Community Meeting – 6 – 8 p.m. at the Milwaukie Masonic Lodge, 10636 SE Main St. Milwaukie, OR 97222. Come view the current library design including interior and exterior building views, materials and site design. <a href="/goto?url=http://www.craftywriters.club" target="_blank">www.craftywriters.club </a>Mondays by appointment - Library2Go and Cloud Library Help. Use your laptop, tablet, eReader or smart phone to access digital books. To schedule an appointment, contact Robert at 503.786.7546. Apr. 11 - Ed Skoog Poetry Reading – 7 - 8 p.m. in the Pond House. Ed Skoog is the author of Every Thursday - Knit Nite - 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Fiction Room. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome. three books of poems, Mister Skylight, Rough Day (winner of the Washington State Book Award) and Run the Red Lights, all published by Copper Canyon Press. Light refreshments will be served. Apr. 4 - Beading Group - 6 - 7 p.m. in the Fiction Room. Open beading group for adults led by Connie Parker. Apr. 25 – Ledding Book Club - 7 – 8 p.m. in the Fiction Room. This month we will discuss The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson. Apr. 18 – Milwaukie/Sellwood Book Club – 7 – 8 p.m. in the Fiction Room. The book American Psycho by Brett Ellis will be discussed. A Milwaukie area book club led by Apr. 4 - Poetry Open Mic: Humorous Poetry - 7 - 8 p.m. in the Pond House. Plan on 5-7 minutes to share your own or other people’s Mark you calendar! May 12 – Friends of the Ledding Library Plant Sale – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Pond House. Questions, please call Nancy at 503.786.7582. humorous poems. If time allows, we’ll welcome additional readings. Sign-up in advance to read with Daniel Hobbs at [email protected]. Light refreshments will be provided. community volunteer Patricia Cronin, email Cronin to join the club at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">. </a>Apr. 19 - Beading Group - 1 - 2 p.m. in the Fiction Room. Open beading group for adults led by Connie Parker. Coming Soon: Library Relocation & Reopening dates Apr. 5 – Daylight Book Group – 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Fiction Room. Join this group of daytime book lovers for an interesting hour of book Goodbye Open House! - a chance to say goodbye to the building. Write your favorite library on a memory wall, take photos, eat cake and share memories with other patrons and former and current staff. Apr. 19 - Indie Film Night: showing the film Apprentice from Singapore in English & Malay with English subtitles - 6:30 - 9 p.m. in the Pond House. discussion and review of the book Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. Apr. 7 - First Saturday Music Series: Silky Mayer & Friend playing R&B, Latin and Jazz Apprentice: When ambitious young correctional officer Aiman is Ledding Library of Milwaukie, 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222 ● 503.786.7580 ● milwaukieoregon.gov/library Library Hours: Mon - Thurs: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri - Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sun: 12 - 6 p.m.

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