DELMARVA DISCUSSIONS
As a genre of fiction, the short story is what has been called the perfect form. Or in the vivid words of past Bridport Prize judge, Martin Booth, "A short story is like a slap in the face. It must immediately sting, make itself known at once, and it must leave a red mark for hours to come." The "Short Fiction" book discussion series will meet on Wednesdays, (March 22, April 5, April 19, May 3, & May 17), from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the Cambridge Library. The themes of our five discussions in the "Short Fiction" series are:
WHO KNOWS THE TRUTH? (MAR 22)
"My Side of the Matter" by Truman Capote,
"The Five-Forty-Eight" by John Cheever, and "The Boarding House" by James Joyce.
COULD THIS HAPPEN HERE? (APR 5)
"Fever Flower" by Shirley Ann Grau, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, and "Act of Faith" by Irwin Shaw.
HOW DO WE GROW UP? (APR 19)
"My Sister's Marriage" by Cynthia Marshall Rich, "A&P" by John Updike, and "The Stone Boy" by Gina Berriault.
WHO KNOWS WHAT GOES ON IN A WOMAN'S MIND? (MAY 3)
"But the One on the Right" by Dorothy Parker, "The Lady's Maid" by Katherine Mansfield, and "Maria Concepcion" by Katherine Anne Porter.
WHAT IS THE TRUTH? (MAY 17)
"Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes, "On Saturday Afternoon" by Alan Sillitoe, and "The Use of Force" by William Carlos Williams.
Each discussion will be lead by a Delmarva scholar. Participants are asked to register in advance with Sharon Lanasa (410-228-7331) for one or more of the programs. Please pick up the series book at the time of registration. Open to the public free of charge, the "Short Fiction" series is provided by the Friends of the Dorchester County Public Library and the Delaware Library Association.
CARNAVAL DE PAISES
SURAMERICANOS
MARCH 4 (Saturday)
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Central Library Meeting Room, Cambridge
The Dorchester County Public Library will offer a free glimpse of the sights, tastes, and sounds of “Carnival” as it is observed in South American countries. For more information contact library specialist, Mayra Maldonado, at 410-228-7331.
CINCO DE MAYO AND DÍA DE LAS MADRESMAY 13 (Saturday afternoon) 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Library Parking Lot, Cambridge
Join in two Latin American traditions (Cinco de Mayo which commemorates the Mexican victory over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862 and Mother’s Day) all rolled into one day’s event. Our March 4 and May 13 events are part of the “Descubra Su Biblioteca” project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services/LSTA grant funds, through the Division of Library Development and Services/ Maryland State Department of Education.
CRAFTY CRAFTS AND TALL TALES
Seasonal stories, holiday crafts, bookmarks, and activity sheets for kids ages 3 to 8 years. These programs are FREE, but please sign-up by calling 410-228-7331 (Cambridge) or 410-943-4331 (Hurlock) so we can have enough craft supplies on hand.
A VALENTINE FOR SOMEONE YOU LOVE
Children will hear stories, take home activity sheets, and make
Valentine's Day cards for someone special to them.
Hurlock
Branch Library . . .Wednesday, February 8, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Central Library in Cambridge . . . Saturday, February
11, 10:30 -11:30 a.m.
MAKE YOUR OWN LUCK!
Children can make "a bit of the green" themselves to wear
for luck on St. Patrick's Day. Activity sheets and tales full of the
blarney are also scheduled.
Hurlock Branch Library
. . . Wednesday, March 8, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Central Library
in Cambridge . . .Saturday, March 11, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
GO ON A STORY BOOK ADVENTURE
with your favorite animal friends! Then join in making
cheery Spring crafts. Take home a "bouquet" of fun activity sheets
and colorful bookmarks.
Hurlock Branch Library
. . .Wednesday, April 12, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Central Library in Cambridge . . .Saturday, April
15, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
MOTHER'S DAY
Make a special card for Mom to let
her know how much you love her. Hear stories about wonderful Moms,
too!
Hurlock Branch Library . . .Wednesday, May 10, 4:00 - 5:00
p.m.
Central Library in Cambridge . . .Saturday, May 13, 10:30 -
11:30 a.m.
BOOK BABIES
An opportunity for you and your baby (age 6 to 23 months) to share
nursery rhymes, stand-up action songs, and stories, such as, Where
is Baby's Belly Button? and Number One Tickle Your Tum. Board books,
puppets and rhythm instruments will be part of this early learning
experience. "Book Babies" is free but please call 410-228-7331 to
register
Central Library in Cambridge . . .Tuesdays, March 7
through April 25, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
JUST FOR ME DROP ON IN STORIES
For
children ages 2 to 5 years, there are songs, finger plays, puppets,
activity sheets, and lots of stories like If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,
Spot Goes to the Circus, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Story times
are free. Registration is not required.
Hurlock Branch Library . . .Wednesdays, March 8 through
April 26, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Free, and fun!
Central Library in Cambridge . . .Wednesdays, March
8 through April 26, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Free, and fun!
OLD TIME AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC
Bruce Hutton's concert of traditional songs and tunes explores the
history of American folk music through a dozen antique and handcrafted
musical instruments including banjos, dulcimers, guitars, mandolin,
harmonica, mouth-bow, washboards, tub-bass, and limberjacks. The
audience is invited to sing along and to try a hand at the jug-band
instruments. Mr. Hutton's album "Old-Time Music - It's All Around" is
available on the Smithsonian Folkways label. Hutton regularly appears
with two groups "Hesperus" and "Double-Decker Stringband." This is
a great program for the whole family made possible by the Friends of
the Dorchester County Public Library. Tickets are required, but may
be obtained from the Library for FREE as of April 1.
Central Library in Cambridge . . .Saturday, May 6, 2:00 -3:00 p.m.
FIND GREAT BUYS AT SECOND SATURDAY BOOK SALES
The Friends’ book
sales will be held on January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13,
and June 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Central Library, Cambridge.
The Friends need volunteers to help with sales as well as donations
of books, videos, & CDs to add to their inventory. Items may be dropped
off at the Central or Branch Library. Larger donations of books can
be picked up. Call the Central Library at 410-228-7331.
GET FREE HOMEWORK HELP ONLINE
The Dorchester
County Public Library in cooperation with the Eastern Shore Regional
Library is offering free online tutoring in math, science, social
studies, and English for grade levels 4 through 12 and college
introduction levels through
http://www.tutor.com/esrl. This service is available every
day from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. This service is also available "en
EspaZol," Sundays through Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visit www.dorchesterlibrary.org
and click on the logo shown above.
24/7 REFERENCE DESK SERVICE
Need help when your local library is closed? The Maryland library
community offers Maryland residents and students AskUsNow!, a free 24 hour
/7 day a week live online interactive service, that uses the expertise
of trained librarians to provide answers to questions, research guidance,
and help navigating the Internet. Visit www.dorchesterlibrary.org and
click on the logo shown above.
TUTORIALS IN "BASIC INTERNET SKILLS"
The Dorchester County Public Library offers free, half-hour tutorials for adults at either the Central or the Hurlock Branch Libraries during regular business hours. Learn how to use search engines and direct searching techniques to locate information on the Internet as well as how to use a mouse. Call the library at 410-228-7331 to make your appointment.
DESCUBRA SU BIBLIOTECA
Dorchester County Public Library services are free to residents of Maryland regardless of citizenship status.
LEARN ENGLISH
Do you have a Hispanic friend at church, or work, or in your neighborhood who doesn't speak English but who would like to learn? Free classes in English for Spanish speakers and library orientations for Spanish speakers are given at the Central Library in Cambridge, Thursday evenings, from 6-8 p.m., through April 27, by Mayra Maldonado.
GET A FREE LIBRARY CARD TO BORROW BOOKS AND USE COMPUTERS
"Descubra Su Biblioteca" project staff who are fluent in Spanish
are available at the Central Library in Cambridge to help those with
limited English in obtaining a library card, using a computer and
e-mail, locating books in Spanish or English, and other services.
Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ask for Renee Gilliard.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m, ask for Mayra Maldonado.
ATTEND CULTURAL EVENTS
Watch for announcements on two upcoming cultural programs at the library.
On March 4, explore South American folk life and heritage.
On May 13, join in two big May traditions (Cinco de Mayo and Día de las Madres) rolled into one day's event.
FREE DIRECTORY OF SERVICES
Library specialist, Renee Gilliard is currently compiling a directory
of local services and business of interest to the Hispanic community.
This free directory will be distributed February 1. Please contact
Renee Gilliard (410-228-7331) if your business or organization serves
the Hispanic community and you would like to have it listed.
The
"Descubra Su Biblioteca" project is funded by the Institute of Museum
and Library Services/LSTA grant funds, through the Division of Library
Development and Services/ Maryland State Department of Education.
LIBRARY AND BOOKMOBILE HOURS
The Central and Hurlock Libraries are open Monday, Wednesday, &
Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Central Library is open Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Hurlock
Branch Library is open Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Both libraries are
closed on Sunday. The Bookmobile's schedule is posted on the library's
web site at www.dorchesterlibrary.org under the "About the Library"
section, or a copy may be obtained by calling 410-228-7331.
Both libraries and the Bookmobile will be closed on January 16 (Martin
Luther King Day) February 20 (Presidents' Day), April 14 (Good Friday),
and May 29 (Memorial Day).
THIS YEAR YOU CAN LEARN TO READ!
Dorchester County's Project Read has trained volunteer tutors ready
to help adults learn to read in a confidential, one-on-one setting.
Do you know someone who needs to learn how to read? Do you yourself
need to improve your reading skills to get a better job or help with
your children's homework? Would you like to be able to read to your
grandchildren or participate more fully in your church services?
It's easy to become a Project Read student and its free! Just call
Dorchester literacy coordinator, Cyndi Link Johnson, at 1-410-479-1543.
BECOME A FRIEND
The Friends of the Library are seeking new members. Send this form with your check (payable to the Friends of Dorchester County Library) to: The Friends of the Dorchester County Public Library, P.O. Box 1134, Cambridge, MD 21613. If you are already a member of the Friends, you will receive an annual renewal notice and do not need to fill out this form.
| Students | $1.00 | Organizations | $25.00 | |
| Individual | $5.00 | Patron | $100.00 | |
| Family | $7.00 | Life | $1,000.00 |
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON ACCESSIBILITY
A signer will be provided upon advance notice of 7 days for any library-sponsored programs. Call Susan Steele or Jean Del Sordo at 410-228-7331 (voice) or 410-228-0454 (TTY) for more information.
FREE TAX HELP FOR YOU
Free assistance with preparation of 2005 federal and state income tax
returns will be available for area residents Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., February 2 through
April 15, in the meeting room of the Dorchester County Public Library,
303 Gay Street, Cambridge.
The American Association of Retired
Persons in cooperation with the IRS train and supply volunteers to
provide this service. Those wishing assistance should bring copies
of their last year's returns and any forms showing income for 2005
including wages, interest, dividends, and unemployment compensation.
Everyone covered on one's return must have a social security number
including infants born in 2005.
Assistance is provided on a
walk-in basis. Taxpayers, who would be inconvenienced by a long wait
for assistance, are advised to call for an appointment. To make an
appointment or for information about what financial material you should
bring with you, call the library at 410-228-7331.
NEW MEMBERS ONLY!
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