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October 7, 2004
"Meet the Blind"
Program at Library on October 13
October 7, 2004
Frankenstein Going
Strong in His 2nd Week of Life
October 16, 2004
There's still
more "One Book, One Allegany County" Events
October 21, 2004
Library Book Discussion on
October 28
October 21, 2004
Raffle Benefits
Renovation of Library
October 7, 2004
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Linda Burkey
South Cumberland Library
100 Seymour Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
In
celebration of October being “Meet the Blind Month”, the public is invited to
the South Cumberland Branch of the Allegany County Library System on Wednesday
Oct. 13 from 3-4 pm to have their questions answered about blindness. The
library is partnering with Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, who will
be answering the questions.
The program is for children and adults.
Hopefully those attending will leave with a greater understanding of what it is
like to be blind.
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Linda Burkey
South Cumberland Library
100 Seymour Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
“One
Book, One Allegany County 2004” will begin it’s second week of activities with
Narrative Readings and Portrayal of Mary Shelley and Her Dream at Country Club
Mall on Tuesday, Oct 12 starting at 6 pm. Juanita Salazar will again be Mary
Shelley during the program that will be held in the common area outside of
Waldenbooks.
Come on
out, and be part of this community-building initiative! Read the book with
family and friends then participate in a discussion. This book isn’t just a
monster story, and a love story; it’s a heart-wrenching look into how we treat
those that are different from ourselves.
The
first book discussion of Frankenstein will also be taking place on
Tuesday the 12, starting at 7 pm at the George’s Creek Branch of the Allegany
County Library System. The library is located in the center of Lonaconing on
the left-hand side going down Rt. 36. Two other discussions will take place
later in the month: Oct 18, 7pm at the South Cumberland Library and Oct 19,
7:30 pm at Main Street Books in Frostburg.
Performances of the play “Frankenstein” based on the classic novel will be held
Wednesday through Sunday; call 301-759-4990.
Teens
and their families are invited to the South Cumberland Library on Thursday, Oct.
14 at 7pm to create a monster of their own following Evening Story Time which
starts at 6:30 pm. This program is being held in conjunction with It’s Alive!
Read for the fun of it! TEEN READ WEEK Oct 17-23.
Visit the “One Book, One Allegany County 2004”
web page at
www.alleganycountylibrary.info/onebook.htm
October
16, 2004
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Linda Burkey
South Cumberland Library
100 Seymour Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
A special opportunity to meet the cast of The
Cumberland Theatre’s play Frankenstein has been planned to take place
after the Sunday Oct 24, 3 pm matinee. This will give people a chance to talk to
the cast and discuss the play as it relates to the book. For tickets call
301-759-4990.
Radio trivia contests will be beginning soon; we
wanted to give you a chance to actually read the book, as the movies are so
different than the book, they may not help you answer these questions.
“It would be impossible to know exactly how many
people have actually participated in the ‘One Book, One Allegany County’ this
year,” commented Linda Burkey, coordinator for the project; “but teens in the
county are pleased that adults are making an attempt to read something that is
required reading in the schools. It seems the generations are bonding over this
book, which is exactly what we wanted to happen.”
“Actually, we’re encouraging even younger children to
take part in this reading incentive this year; we now have added copies of the
Wishbone Classics edition of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to the
children’s collections at each library branch. ‘Wishbone’ TV’s super reading dog
actor says ‘Dr. Frankenstein’s creature is the scariest, spine-tingliest, and
flat-out spookiest monster ever created!’ This edition of the book follows the
classic work closely, so kids get to learn that the creature was not really
created as a monster. He was actually a friendly, thoughtful sort of creature
who became very lonely because no-one liked his looks.”
It’s not to late to participate in this year’s
initiative. Copies of the book are still available at all branches of the
Allegany County Library System and at the local bookstores. It is available in
many formats including Large Print, audio-tape cassettes, audio-CDs and numerous
VHS movies.
“Remember we’re trying to show that reading is
important to the people of Allegany County,” continues Burkey. This is quite a
message to send to our children! We also hope this program leads to a greater
sense of community. Either one of these goals is well worth your spending a
little time reading Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, this year’s ‘One Book,
One Allegany County’ book selection. Start thinking about what book you would
like for next year’s program!
“One Book, One Allegany County” for 2004 is being
brought to you by the Allegany County Library System, Allegany County Board of
Education, Allegany Arts Council, Cumberland Theatre, New Embassy Theatre, Main
Street Books in Frostburg, Book Center in Downtown Cumberland, Waldenbooks &
Country Club Mall, Cumberland Times-News and radio stations WCBC, WFRB, WKGO,
and WTBO. The event is made possible by funding from the Cumberland Rotary
Club.
For more information call the
South Cumberland Branch Library at 301-724-1607 or visit
www.alleganycountylibrary.info/onebook.htm
October
21, 2004
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Linda Burkey
South Cumberland Library
100 Seymour Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
South
Cumberland Library’s Book Discussion Group will be discussing Snow in August: a Novel by Pete Hamill on October 28 starting at 7PM at the library,
which is located at the corner of 1st Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
There
are two people who know violence well: the Irish and the Jews. In Hamill’s
novel the two meet under unusual circumstances in Brooklyn, New York in the
1940’s. Michael Devlin, an
11-year-old Irish Catholic boy, meets the elderly Jewish rabbi Judah Hirsch. An
friendship of courage is formed into a most remarkable story.
The
Book Discussion Group, which usually includes about an equal number of men and
women, meets the 4th Thursday of each month. Discussions start at 7PM
and last for one hour. Everyone’s invited! Copies of the book are available at
your local library.
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Linda Burkey
South Cumberland Library
100 Seymour Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
A raffle is being held by the Allegany County Library System to raise
funds for the Washington Street renovations. ACLS would like to invite
you to take a chance with us. Janice Beall, a staff member who can’t
decide whether she’d rather read or quilt, has made five holiday tree
skirts to be raffled. Each branch will have one of the colorful,
glittery skirts made in the fan pattern on display and raffle tickets
available. One winner from each branch will be picked on December 15th.
The Main Library has been undergoing a major renovation since early in
the summer with plans calling for completion sometime in January. The
improved facility will offer a new children’s library, story hour
circle, adult library, community meeting room, computer training lab,
improved administrative facilities, and an elevator to provide greater
access to the mezzanine.
