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May 1, 2003 Westernport Library Hours Have Changed May 1, 2003 Library Homeschooler's Book Discussion Group Meeting May 12 May 1, 2003 Book Discussion at Frostburg Branch Library May 15 May 7, 2003 Teen Photography Gathering and Contest at Allegany County Library May 9, 2003 Basics of Beading at LaVale Library May 13, 2003 Library Hosting Authors of New Book Wings Over Cumberland May 22, 2003 Summer Computer Club for Kids at Library's Gates Computer Training Lab May 31, 2003 Creating Backyard Wildflower Habitats Lecture at Westernport Library
May 1, 2003 Westernport Library Hours Have ChangedPRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System Contact: Nancy Sudine Westernport Public Library 66 Main Street Westernport, MD 21562
The Westernport Branch of the Allegany County Library System started new hours of operation on May 1, 2003. The new hours are Monday thru Wednesday from 2 to 9 PM and Thursday thru Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM.
May 1, 2003 Library Homeschooler's Book Discussion Group Meeting May 12PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System Contact: Linda Burkey South Cumberland Library 100 Seymour Street Cumberland, MD 21502
The Homeschoolers’ Book Discussion Group of the Allegany County Library System will meet Monday, May 12 to discuss the book Julie by Jean Craighead George.
The group has already discussed Julie of the Wolves, George’s Newbery Medal winner earlier in the year; we’re hopeful we’re going to find out what actually happens to Julie, as the first book has a very surprising ending, and you real can’t tell if Julie prefers living with the wolves, wants to live in a rather remote Alaskan village or ends up flying to California to meet her pen pal, like she intended to do.
The Book Discussion Group, open to all children ages 7 to 15, has been meeting the 2nd Monday of each month at the South Cumberland Library, but plans for our discussions over the summer months will be decided at the May 12 meeting.
The
library system will be introducing a new type of book discussion group for teens
over the summer, TEEN ONLINE BOOK SHARE
May 1, 2003 Book Discussion at Frostburg Branch Library May 15PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System Contact: Pat Merrbach Frostburg Public Library 65 E. Main Street Frostburg, MD 21532
The Frostburg Book Club will meet at the Frostburg Branch Library Tuesday, May 15, at 2 PM to discuss Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood. Atwood, a master of contemporary fiction is known for her deeper stories; Edible Woman shows she also knows how to lighten up with this story of a young woman who upon her engagement to be married suddenly feels as if she’s being eaten up. The group welcomes new members. Information on this group is available at the Circulation Desk or by calling 301-687-0790. Copies of the books being discussed are available at your local library. May 7, 2003 Teen Photography Gathering and Contest at Allegany County LibraryPRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System Contact: Barbara Riffey Allegany County Library 31 Washington Street Cumberland, MD 21502
All youth ages 12 to 18 are invited to the Allegany County Library on Tuesday, May 13 at 7 PM for “Ideas for Trick Photography & Other Photography Tips” presented by Sharon Diehl. The program will kick off a photo contest being held by the library for youth ages 12 to 18. “This is our way of celebrating National Photography Month,” Barbara Riffey, Children’s Librarian explained. “We are looking forward to seeing some great photos from our youth.” Youth ages 12-18 may enter up to 4 of their favorite black & white or color pictures. Photos must be received by any branch of the Allegany County Library System no later than Saturday, May 24th. Your name, phone number, & address should be on the back of each photo. Clark’s Camera Center will be judging the contest, and gift certificates for film developing will be awarded to the winners.
May 9, 2003 Basics of Beading at LaVale LibraryPRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System Contact: Pam Neder LaVale Public Library 815 National Highway Cumberland, MD 21502
The Allegany County Library System is proud to host accomplished beader Bethany Morris at its LaVale Branch on Saturday May 17 from 1-2 PM for a program on the Basics of Beading. Everyone is welcome to attend this free program; no advance registration is required.
Morris has won many awards for her beaded pieces that include purses, ornaments, earrings, angels, and so many other items. “Her work is simply beautiful. She did workshop on polymer clays for the library, and the audience were really taken with the way she teaches,” commented Linda Burkey, Coordinator of Community Outreach. “She takes the time to make sure you understand each step involved.”
May 13, 2003
Library Hosting Authors of New Book Wings Over CumberlandPRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System Contact: Linda Burkey South Cumberland Library 100 Seymour Street Cumberland, MD 21502
The South Cumberland Branch of the Allegany County Library System will host Bill Armstrong and Dr. Bob Poling, co-authors of the new book Wings Over Cumberland: An Aviation History on Tuesday, May 20 at 7 PM. Bill Armstrong gives us a little preview of Wings Over Cumberland, explaining “it is an attempt to capture the flavor of aviation in this region over the last 80 years.” It includes stories about colorful personalities such as Torque Landis, an early barnstormer and Bernard Miltenberger with his flying-farmer comic act. “Mexico Farms is the 2nd oldest airfield in the state. 1st. is College Park, which is also the oldest in the county,” Armstrong mentioned. “These airfields were started by the Army Air Service, which had a route between Washington D.C. and Dayton, Ohio in the early 20’s.” When Poling and Armstrong co-chaired a committee to determine the contents to be placed in the visitor’s gallery at the new terminal at the Cumberland Airport, Armstrong quickly became interested in Poling’s background. From an early age Poling had walked to the Mexico Farms airfield and collected memorabilia; he also collected newspaper clippings about local aviation. Armstrong, who had recently written Into the Wild Blue Yonder Gently wanted to see Poling’s collection preserved in a book. The two spent about 3 years compiling the book. Poling is probably best known as a local retired dentist. He served in the Army Air Corps/Force and was a pilot in WWII. Armstrong retired as a Lt. Col. in 1975 from the Air Force. He was a jet fighter pilot. He is also known for his work as our local Airport Manager.
May 22, 2003
Summer Computer Club for Kids at Library's Gates Computer Training LabPRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System Contact: Pat Merrbach Frostburg Public Library 65 E. Main Street Frostburg, MD 21532
New
this summer, the Allegany County Library System’s Summer Computer Club for
Kids will offer children from around the local area a chance to have fun while
learning to do all kinds of neat things on computers.
The Club will meet at the Gates Computer Training Lab at the Frostburg
Community Library each Monday from June 16 through July 28. Each
meeting will last for one hour, from 11am to 12 noon.
Sessions will focus on the following activities:
Creating Pictures using Microsoft Photodraw on June 16, Finding fun
things to do online on June 23, Making your own comic strip using Microsoft
Powerpoint on June 30, Learning how to make your own greeting cards using
Microsoft Publisher on July 7, Playing fun and educational games with Encarta on
July 14, Learning how to find songs online and learning how to burn a CD on July
21, and Creating a web page using Microsoft Frontpage on July 28.
Pre-registration
is required. Participants must
pre-register for each week separately. You
can register by calling the Frostburg Community Library at 301-687-0790.
The library is located at 65 E. Main Street; Frostburg, Maryland.
May 31, 2003
Creating Backyard Wildflower Habitats Lecture at Westernport LibraryPRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System Contact: Nancy Sudine Westernport Public Library 66 Main Street Westernport, MD 21562
Liz
McDowell from the Elk Ridge Nature Works, LLC will be at the Westernport Library
Tuesday, June 10 at 7:30 PM for a lecture “Creating a Backyard Habitat Using
Native Wildflowers”.
Propagating
native wildflowers from seeds collected locally in Garrett County is just one of
the nature experiences offered by McDowell, along with Ron Boyer, at the Elk
Ridge Nature Works, LLC. They also
run a demonstration nursery and offer habitat boxes for nursing/roosting animals
including bats and bees.
Boneset, Square-stemmed Monkey flower, Great Blue Lobelia, Bee Balm, and Green-headed Coneflower are just a few of the native wildflowers that can be grown for the home garden. Many of the wildflowers encourage butterfly visits. Come learn about this exciting way to garden in your own backyard |
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