Summer Reading Club Kickoff!!!

We're starting the Summer Reading Program off with a bang.  Magician Ken Scott will perform tricks that will amaze and amuse you at our kickoff program in the Community Center, Thursday, June 2 at 6:30.

Sign up early.  Registration is required and you won't want to miss this show.

Marvelous Junque by Marlis

Marlis from Marvelous Junque is exhibiting her recycled art in the Library display cases upstairs. Musicians will be fascinated by the works made from piano keys and hammers.

The exhibit is only here for six more weeks. Catch it before it's gone.

Mike Nalley Photography

Anyone that thinks photography isn't art needs to see Mike Nalley's work. It takes the ordinary and makes it special. He'll be exhibiting in the Library Art Gallery through June 30.

Friends Book Sale

The Friends of the Library will be holding their semi-annual book sale Saturday and Sunday (April 30 and May 1) at the Jonquil Festival. This is your chance to get some great books at bargain prices.

A word to the wise. Arrive early. They sell a lot of books the first day.

Nuclear Energy

I know many of you are concerned about what's happening in Japan. How serious is the problem and what is radiation anyway?

The Library has many information sources that can explain the details, but I want to let you about one you can use at home. Salem Press is providing free access to articles about nuclear energy from its reference collection. These provide clear, concise, and accurate information on the history, development, pros and cons of nuclear power. Click on the links below to access each article.

Nuclear Energy: http://salempress.com/store/pdfs/Nuclear_Energy.pdf

Climate: http://salempress.com/store/pdfs/Climate.pdf

Enrico Fermi: http://salempress.com/store/pdfs/Fermi.pdf

Chernobyl: http://salempress.com/store/pdfs/Chernobyl.pdf

Patricia Sprinkle - Indian Travels Program

Internationally renowned mystery writer, Patricia Sprinkle, went on a five-week trip to India and Nepal last fall. She taught creative writing to middle-school students in a small village for three weeks, but also rode an elephant, visited the Taj Mahal and saw the Himalayas.

Patricia now qualifies as a legitimate adventurer and the story of her travels is sure to be interesting and entertaining. Personally, I want to hear the details about her midnight ride in a tuk-tuk (an auto rickshaw). Apparently, it bordered on being a religious experience.

You won't want to miss this. Ms. Sprinkle's program will be in the Library meeting room at 7:00 p.m. next Wednesday, March 23rd.

Cobb Photographic Society Exhibit

The Cobb Photographic Society is exhibiting members works in the library through April 30th. This diverse exhibit includes everything from portraits and landscapes to digitized pictures look like impressionist paintings.

The Cobb Photographic Society welcomes photographers of all skill and ability levels. The common bond is a desire to become better photographers. Whether an individual's interest is in capturing memories, sharing pictures with friends, or becoming a semi-professional or professional photographer, the club offers many ways for members to enhance their skills.

There are speaker meetings on the third Monday of each month and workshops and tutorials. If you're interested in photography, check them out. Come by the library and see examples of the great work they've done.