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October 2, 2001 Teen Read Week At the Library Encourages Teens to
October 3, 2001 Colorectal Cancer Display at Library
October 3, 2001 Library Picks Book for November Discussion
October 4, 2001 Library Observes Computer Learning Month
October 4, 2001 Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Main Library
October 9, 2001 Wood Carving Demonstration at Library
October 9, 2001 Library Has Open Mike During Teen Read Week
October 10, 2001 Ask Amy and John Shuman About Vegetarian Eating
October 11, 2001 Home Hospice Nurse and Manager to Speak at Library
October 11, 2001 Fantasy Night at the Westernport Branch Library
October 17, 2001 Westernport Branch Library Hosts Talk on Cholesterol
October 17, 2001 Book Discussion Group Meets October 25
October 23, 2001 Book Discussion Group Forming at Frostburg
October 23, 2001 Library Having Program on Polymer Clays for Crafting
October 26, 2001 Canal Place Project Update Scheduled for Library
October 2, 2001
Teen Read Week At the Library Encourages Teens to Make Reading a Hobbit
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Linda Burkey South Cumberland Library 100 Seymour Street Cumberland, MD 21502
What is a hobbit? Can a hobbit be a habit? What do hobbits have to do with teens and reading? The answers to these questions will be revealed during Teen Read Week, which will be celebrated at all branches of the Allegany County Library System October 14-20.
Do
hobbits read? Of course they do. Do teens read? Of
course they do. Do either hobbits
or teens have a reading habit? If
not, the library’s events celebrating Teen Read Week are designed to help
teens develop a habit of reading for the fun of it.
All
branches, including the bookmobile, will have displays featuring their new books
for young adults. Along with the
displays, the teens will find book review cards for sharing their opinions on
the books they’ve read. These
cards will then be posted nearby, and a selection of the reviews will be
included on the library’s web page http://lib.allconet.org/.
The
Main Branch will host an Open Mike on Thursday, October 18 from 7:30-8:30 PM.
Teens aged 13-17 are invited to come have a good time and talk about
their favorite book, read a poem, sing a song, play a musical instrument, or
display their artwork. Refreshments
will be served. The
Westernport Branch will have a Fantasy Night on Wednesday Oct 17 from 7-8 PM.
Teens can come dressed as their favorite fantasy character.
Teens will also be given the opportunity to fill out “Are You A
Remarkable Reader Survey” forms.
Young
Adults checking out library books at the South Cumberland Branch and on the
Bookmobile during Teen Read Week will be entered in a raffle to win a bookstore
gift certificate.
The
George’s Creek Branch will be hosting a Halloween planning meeting along with
students from Allegany, Washington and Garrett Counties on Oct 24 from 6:30 to
8:30 PM. Reading for the fun of it is the very best way to acquire a reading habit, a valuable acquisition for teens.
October 3, 2001
Colorectal Cancer Display at Library
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Linda Burkey South Cumberland Library 100 Seymour Street Cumberland, MD 21502
Penny Campbell from the Western Maryland Health System's Wellness Center will have an informational display on colorectal cancer at the South Cumberland Branch of the Allegany County Library System on Monday, October 8, 2001 from 10-12am. Campbell will also be available to answer any questions the public may have on the subject. This is the first of three health issue presentations the library will have in partnership with the WMHS Wellness Center. Linda Valentine, nurse and manager of Home Hospice, will be speaking on "Living Wills" on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 6:30pm at the South Cumberland Branch, and registered dietitian Becky Schneider will be speaking on cholesterol and the types of fat on Wednesday October 24, 2001 at 6:30pm at the Westernport Branch.
Library Picks Book for November Discussion
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Linda Burkey South Cumberland Library 100 Seymour Street Cumberland, MD 21502
The Book Discussion Group of the Allegany County Library System has picked Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver to discuss in November. The group that normally meets the 4th Thursday of each month at the South Cumberland Branch will be meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 7pm because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The group will discuss Straight Man by Richard Russo on Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 7pm at the South Cumberland Branch. Russo's book is a humorous account of one week in the life of Hank Devereaux. Hank, who has been appointed as a do-nothing interim chair of West Central Pennsylvania University's English Department, proves to be quite a lively, but also lovable, character. This book just might have you laughing out loud.
October 4, 2001
Library Observes Computer Learning Month
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Linda Zeller 31 Washington Street Cumberland, MD 21502 301-777-1200 Fax 301-777-7299
The Main Library of the Allegany County Library System, 31 Washington Street, is recognizing the observance of "Computer Learning Month" by offering an evening of free instruction by Lisa McKenney, Library Webmaster, on Tuesday, October 16. Computers will be made available from 6:00-8:00pm for anyone interested in becoming acquainted with basic use of the internet for reference purposes and familiarity with the databases offered through the library.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Main Library
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Linda Zeller 31 Washington Street Cumberland, MD 21502 301-777-1200 Fax 301-777-7299
The Main Library of the Allegany County Library System is sponsoring a painted pumpkin contest for children aged 3-12. Two winners will be selected, one from entries submitted by children aged 3-6 and one from children aged 7-12 years. Winners will receive gift certificates to local bookstores. Pumpkins should be painted or colored, not carved so they can be displayed for the duration of the contest. Pumpkins can be brought to 31 Washington Street, Cumberland anytime Monday October 15-19, 2001, when the voting will begin. Librarian Linda Zeller says, "We are excited about displaying all the pumpkins and celebrating the harvest season." The winning pumpkins will be announced on Friday, October 26, 2001.
October 9, 2001
Wood Carving Demonstration at Library
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Linda Burkey South Cumberland Library 100 Seymour Street Cumberland, MD 21502
Award winning duck decoy carver, Mike Chonko, will give a demonstration of his
craft at the South Cumberland Branch of the Allegany County Library System on
Saturday, November 17 at 2 pm.
As one of the library’s Crafting Saturdays for Families, this demonstration is
designed for parents and children to spend some time together while learning a
craft. All adults and children are welcome, but children seven and under will
need the help of an adult. Conko, an enthusiastic teacher, enjoys working with children. He will give away as a door prize what he carves during the session.
October 9, 2001
Library Has Open Mike During Teen Read Week
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Barbara Riffey 31 Washington Street Cumberland, MD 21502 301-777-1200 Fax 301-777-7299
The Main Branch of the Allegany County Library System will celebrate Teen Read Week with their first Open Mike on Thursday, October 18 from 7:30-8:30 pm. Teenagers aged 13-17 are invited to come and have a good time talking about their favorite book, reading some poetry, singing a song, playing a musical instrument, or displaying some of their artwork or photographs. "This is our first young adult event at the Main Branch, " says Young Adult Librarian Barbara Riffey. "We're looking forward to seeing what creative ideas the teens will have for future Open Mikes." All branches of the Allegany County Library System will be celebrating Teen Read Week with various events. The Westernport Branch will have a Fantasy Night on Wednesday October 17 from 7-8pm; and the George's Creek Branch will be hosting a Halloween planning meeting on Wednesday October 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
October 10, 2001
Ask Amy & John Shuman About Vegetarian Eating
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Linda Zeller 31 Washington Street Cumberland, MD 21502 301-777-1200 Fax 301-777-7299
The Main Library of the Allegany County Library System, 31 Washington Street, is offering an evening with Amy & John Shuman on Monday, October 22, 7:00-8:00pm to recognize Vegetarian Awareness Month. Amy & John will share their history of vegetarian eating and then open the session to a question and answer period. Recipes and other handouts will be available. Amy will bring her favorite cookbooks and John will also serve as a resource for those who want breadbaking ideas and hints.
October 11, 2001
Home Hospice Nurse and Manager to Speak at Library
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Linda Burkey South Cumberland Library 100 Seymour Street Cumberland, MD 21502
The
Allegany County Library System in partnership with the WMHS Wellness Center will
present guest speaker Linda Valentine, nurse and manager of Home Hospice on
Wednesday, October 17, 6:30 PM at the South Cumberland Branch. The
subject of the evening is “Living Wills,” but Valentine explained “I will
be speaking on the importance of advance directives, choosing a health care
agent, and the choices at end of life.” Also scheduled in partnership with the Wellness Center is registered dietitian Becky Schneider, who will be speaking on cholesterol and the types of fat on Wednesday October 24, 6:30 PM at the Westernport Branch.
Fantasy Night at the Westernport Branch Library
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Nancy Sudine Westernport Branch Library 66 Main Street Westernport, MD 21562
A “Fantasy Night” will be held Wednesday October 17 from 7 to 8 PM at the
Westernport Branch of the Allegany County Library System. The event is part of
the library’s Teen Read Week celebration of fantasy literature.
“The teens are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite fantasy
character and to give a description of the character,” explains Young Adult
Librarian Nancy Sudine.
October 17, 2001
Westernport Branch Library Hosts Talk on Cholesterol
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Pam Neder Westernport Branch Library 66 Main Street Westernport, MD 21562
The Allegany County Library System is happy to announce the return engagement of
Becky Schneider, Dietitian for the WMHS Wellness Center, to speak on the topic
of Cholesterol at the Westernport Branch Library on Wednesday October 24 at 6:30
PM.
Ms. Schneider will address the role of cholesterol in heart and coronary
disease, explain good vs. bad cholesterol, and provide guidelines for a healthy
diet. She will also be distributing
some handouts that can be useful in implementing what she presents in her talk. Schneider, who spoke for the library system in July, received high praise from the audience. “She takes the time to relate what she knows in a way that makes it possible for each person present to make better choices in their own diet whether they had already experienced heart problems or not,” commented one attendee. “She made sure the questions I had were answered. This program is being presented by the library system in partnership with the WMHS Wellness Center as a public educational service for all interested people in the community. The program is free of charge.
October 17, 2001
Book Discussion Group Meets October 25
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Linda Burkey South Cumberland Library 100 Seymour Street Cumberland, MD 21502
The Book Discussion Group of the South Cumberland Branch Library will meet
Thursday, October 25 at 7 PM to discuss Straight Man by Richard Russo.
The group meets regularly on the 4th Thursday of each month at
the South Cumberland Branch Library from 7-9.
Anyone who has read the book selection is invited to attend any or all of
the discussions; no prior registration is necessary.
Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the November meeting has been moved
to Tuesday November 27 at 7 PM.
November’s read is Barbara Kingsolver’s Prodigal Summer. Set in southern Appalachia, where Kingsolver grew up, Prodigal
Summer weaves tightly together the lives of her three main characters and
the natural history of the land they inhabit.
Copies of the book are available at the library.
October 23, 2001
Book Discussion Group Forming at Frostburg
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Pat Merrbach Frostburg Public Library 65 E. Main Street Frostburg, MD 21532
Patrons of the Frostburg Branch of the Allegany County Library System are in the process of forming a Book Discussion Group at the Frostburg Branch. A formational meeting will be held on Tuesday October 30, 2001 at 7 PM. All interested readers are welcome to attend. “Decisions will be made on the type of books the group would like to discuss and whether the group wants to decide the books by a vote,” said Pat Merrbach, Branch Manager, who is helping the group get started. “We would like to find out who would be interested in attending such a group at the Frostburg Branch. There will be no cost involved to belong to this group; copies of the books will be made available to borrow thru the library.”
October 23, 2001
Library Having Program on Polymer Clays for Crafting
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Linda Burkey South Cumberland Library 100 Seymour Street Cumberland, MD 21502
The South Cumberland Branch Library will hold a Crafting Saturday for Families
on November 3, from 1 to 2 PM. Local
crafter Bethany Morris will demonstrate the use of polymer clays for crafting
and gift making.
See
Morris’ clever ideas just in time for the holidays. Learn the best techniques for the different clays, how to use
molds and texturizing tools, ideas for projects, and basic safety guidelines.
Morris will have on display her own creations including her miniature
animals and jewelry. Come have some fun with your child before the season gets too hectic. Children 7 & under will need the help of an adult.
October 26, 2001
Canal Place Project Update Scheduled for Library
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Maryland Appel Allegany County Library 31 Washington Street Cumberland, MD 21502
Dick Pfefferkorn, Executive Director of Canal Place Preservation and Development
Authority will give an update on the progress of the Canal Place Project on
Tuesday, November 6 from 7-8 PM at the Allegany County Library, 31 Washington
Street. Pfefferkorn’s talk will start with some information on the archaeological efforts, the artifacts recovered and their disposition. He’ll then give an overview of the heritage area projects that have been completed and are in use including the Western Maryland Station, the canal boat replica, and the Cresent Lawn. Finally the audience will get a view of the future with its planned Festival Grounds and rewatered terminus of the C & O Canal. The Canal Place Heritage Area is one of the most exciting new tourist areas being developed in Maryland, an area of past, present and future historical significance. For reading material about this historic district, visit the history collection at any branch of the Allegany County Library System for books that may be borrowed.
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