The best way to get into the spirit of National Poetry Month 2018 is to dive into some great poetry, both modern and classic. But for uninitiated poetry readers, this can be a little intimidating. If you are new to reading poetry, want to start, or are looking for a […]
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The theme for National Library Week 2018 is Libraries Lead. One of the many ways that libraries can lead is by providing resources for personal development at no cost. For this post, I’d like to focus on language learning software that the Library provides for free. At the reference desk, […]
Remix-a-lot: GarageBand Workshop Monday April 16th @ 7pm We’ll practice combining digital musical instruments, GarageBand loops, and microphone recordings to create one-of-a-kind remixes. Teen Health and Wellness Information Session: Mental Health Tuesday April 17th @ 7pm Join us for an important discussion about mental health and how if affects […]
April 16th, 2018 is National Healthcare Decision Day (NHDD). An initiative of the Conversation Project, it is a day meant for considering and openly discussing the importance of advance care planning and healthcare decision making. National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers […]
The Art of Effective Communication Tuesday, 4/10 at 10:15am Join trainer Jan Goodman to learn and develop new strategies for communicating more effectively. Attendees will: Review communication models Apply Myers Briggs personality assessments to develop communication skills Investigate different styles of communicating Learn how tolerance for disagreement affects communication Identify […]
April is National Poetry Month, so why not try reading a novel in verse? Below are just a few suggestions, so be sure to check out this months display in the Teen Room for more titles to try! Girls like me by Lola StVil Fifteen-year-old Shay Summers is trying […]
National Poetry Month is the largest literary celebration in the world. Established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, it is designed to mark the crucial place poetry has in our society while encouraging anyone and everyone to read and create poetry. By setting aside the month of April […]
Friday, 4/6 @ 2pm: Darkest Hour (2017) During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on against incredible odds. (from IMDB) Stars: Gary Oldman, Lily […]
Cooking-how-to: April Fool-afels! Wednesday April 4th @ 7pm Learn to make baked falafel and homemade hummus. Plus we’ll have lots of fixings for you to try: pita bread, ful mudammas, tahini sauce, and more! Yum! Learn more about this traditional Middle Eastern dish here.
Did you know that we have a chess instruction program for kids? It’s taught by our wonderful volunteer tutor and chess expert, Mr. Ishy, and is designed for ages 7 – 11 years. Students must know how the pieces move if they want to attend this class, which is offered […]