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April 2009

Greetings!

Lots of fun and exciting programs are planned this month to celebrate National Library Month.

You have the opportunity to meet two authors: on April 6 popular childrens' author Ginjer Clarke and on April 15 humorous Jeff Yeager, The Ultimate Cheapskate as he was dubbed by Matt Lauer.

Sing and dance with us to the music of Cantare at our Heritage Festival on April 25 as we explore the rich Latin American cultures.

We can't forget that April is also National Poetry Month. Poets of all ages are invited to share or listen at a PoetryOpen Mic on April 22. Randy Bridgeman whose book was nominated for a Pulitzer award will be reading.

The libraries will be closed Fri, April 10, and Lexington Park will be closed Sun, April 12.

Latest donations bring total to $21,644.13

Janet Christoffersen and Doug and Pat Gourley were the latest to donate to the Technology Fund which is used to sustain the new computers puchased with the Gates Foundation Grant. Will you be next? Your donation of any amount will help support this valuable fund. List of donors or to donate

Meet Ginjer Clarke on Monday, April 6
This year's BooksAlive! Author

Did you know that meeting an author makes the book and reading come alive for your young reader?

book cover

Bring them to hear Ginjer Clarke read from her early reader books including her latest book, Black Out!: Animals that Live in the Dark. Ms. Clarke specializes in nonfiction books about unusual animals for kindergarten to grade 4. Her book Platypus received the 2005 Blue Crab Young Reader Award. Book sales and signing follows each program. Free. All ages.

Charlotte Hall     10:00 AM
Lexington Park    2:00 PM
Leonardtown       6:30 PM

Ultimate cheapskate book cover Pick up useful advice from
The Ultimate Cheapskate
April 15

Humorous Jeff Yeager, dubbed The Ultimate Cheapskate by Matt Lauer of the Today Show, will share practical advice on how to live better on less. Book sales and signing follows. Free.

Leonardtown
Wed, April 15, 7:00 PM

TEEN ZONE

Teen Movie Night Watch PG-13 rated Hancock. Snacks provided. Free. TAG-sponsored.

Leonardtown

Thurs, April 30, 5:30-7:30 PM

Teen Gaming Fun Play Wii, Guitar Hero and board games with other teens. All teens welcome. Free snacks. TAG-sponsored. Registration requested but not required.

Lexington Park

Thurs, April 30, 6:30-7:30 PM

TAG (Teen Advisory Group)

Hang out with other teens, play Wii, plan library teen programs and discuss books. Free snacks. All teens welcome. TAGs meet monthly at each branch.

Lexington Park

Tues, April 7, 4-5:30 PM

Charlotte Hall

Mon, April 13, 5-6:30 PM

Leonardtown

Thurs, April 9, 5:30-7 PM

Check out our Teen Blog!

Cantare to perform at Heritage Festival
April 25 Cantare music duo

Come and explore the rich Latin American cultures with us through music, food and fun activities. Sing and dance to Spanish and Portuguese music by Cantare. Free. All ages.

Lexington Park Library
Sat, April 25
11:00 AM

Calling all poets
Poetry Open Mic April 22

Randy Bridgeman whose poetry book was nominated for a Pulitzer, Trish Cole who performs slam poetry, and Wendy Kibler, a local poet, will read. Poets of all ages can share their original work ...or read their favorite poems.....or just come and listen.

Leonardtown Library
Wed, April 22, 6:30 PM

Family Movie Fun

Enjoy PG-rated movies. Snacks provided. Free.

Lexington Park Wed, April 8 2-4 PM
    Wall E
Leonardtown    Thurs, April 9 2-4 PM
    Open Season 2
Charlotte Hall     Thurs, April 9 5-7 PM
    Bolt

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Biggest Ever!!

$19,824 raised for libraries

Thank you to all the Friends, volunteers and the community for their support in making this the most successful sale ever.

Mark your calendar. The Friends Annual Dinner and Meeting will be Monday, May 11 at Cafe des Artistes.

Become a Friend today. Applications are available at each branch or can be downloaded. Application

In This Issue

Technology Fund Update

Author Ginjer Clarke

Meet The Ultimate Cheapskate

Teen Zone

Heritage Festival

Poetry Open Mic

Family Movie Fun

Friends Annual Book

New Services

Computer Classes

Storytimes

Book Discussions

Featured Artist

Shop for Groceries

New Services

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Computer Classes

FREE.

Registration required.

Basic Adult Computer Classes:

Designed for new computer users, these basic classes are offered at Lexington Park every month and at Charlotte Hall in April and at Leonardtown in May. Call the library for dates and to register.

Intro to Computers
Intro to Windows
Intro to the Internet
Intro to Email

Special Classes:
Introduction to Word

Thurs, April 2, 10 AM-12 noon
Charlotte Hall
Resume Basics
Mon, April 13, 5:30-7:30 PM
Lexington Park
Basic Excel
Fri, April 24, 10 AM-12 noon
Charlotte Hall