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February 6, 2006
Westernport
Library Having Valentine Craft Night
February 6, 2006
LaVale Library
Hosts Discussion of Life of Pi
February 13, 2006
Computer Classes Resume at Frostburg Community Library
February 21, 2006
LaVale
Library Hosts Open Mic with FSU's 3AM Society
February 23, 2006
Computer Classes Resume at Washington Street Library
February 27, 2006
Library
Hosts Suzanne Cawley's Collecting Antique Quilts: Identifying
the Different Styles from 1830 through 1930
February 6, 2006
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Nancy Sudine
Westernport Library
66 Main Street
Westernport, MD 21562
The Westernport Library will hold a Valentine Craft Night on Monday,
Feb. 13 starting at 6:30 PM. Children of all ages are invited to come
play Valentine Bingo and to make a craft to take home. Refreshments will
be served! For more details call 301-359-0455.
Craft Night! is held at the
Westernport Library the second Monday of every month.
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Pam Neder
LaVale Library
815 National Highway
LaVale, MD 21502
The newly formed LaVale Library Book Discussion invites the public to
their discussion of Life of Pi by Spanish born Canadian author
Yann Martel, on Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 PM at the library, 815
National Highway.
Imagination and truth abound in this story of Piscine Molitor “Pi”
Patel, a teenager from India. Pi is in the process of moving to Canada
with his family, but disaster strikes. He now finds himself orphaned and
alone, well nearly alone, except for some zoo animals including Richard
Parker, a 450-pound Bengal tiger, which have joined him in the lifeboat.
“The book discussion group began in January 2006 with the LaVale Library
Staff wanting to discuss the book The Kite Runner,” Branch
Manager Pam Neder tells us. “The staff is very pleased to see the patron
interest in this library sponsored event. We hope to see it continue
monthly.” Copies of the book are available at the library; for more
information on this new group, please call 301-729-0855.
February 13, 2006
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Regina Spiker
George's Creek Library
76 Main Street Highway
Lonaconing, MD 21539
The schedule for Computer Classes during March and April at Frostburg
Community Library’s Gates Computer Training Lab is now available. All
of the classes start at 11 AM and last for one hour. Pre-registration is
required. Call 301-687-0790 for more details or to register.
Monday, March 6, “Introduction to the Computer” will cover the basics of
using a computer, including an overview of the parts of a computer,
desktop, navigation, saving files, printing, and much more. This course
is designed for the novice user.
Monday, March 13, “Introduction to the Internet”, a class for people
with no prior experience using the Internet will be held. Come learn
about browsers, search engines, and hyperlinks. We will perform simple
searches on a search engine, and enter web site addresses for direct
access to sites.
Monday, March 27, “Searching the Library” will help you get to know our
new library catalog. Participants will learn how to find materials in
the library, reserve and renew check outs, and more!
Monday, April 3, “Internet for Seniors”, a class designed especially for
senior citizens, will show that Internet and web searching are enjoyable
at any age. Learn about browsers, search engines, and hyperlinks. We
will perform simple searches on a search engine, and enter web site
addresses for direct access to sites.
Monday, April 10, “Good Books and Series and Sequels with Novelist” will
be offered. Looking for that perfect book to read? Can’t figure out what
book goes where in the series you’re reading? Come to this class, and
you will never have that problem again!
Monday, April 17, “Saving Your Work! Basics of Data Storage” will help
clear-up the confusion about floppy disks, saving to the hard drive, and
burning CDs. This class will discuss the pros and cons of each type of
data storage, best practices and tips, and will teach participants how
to do it all.
Monday, April 24, “Microsoft Power Point for Beginners” will be offered.
Microsoft Power Point is a presentation software that helps users design
professional slide shows. It can be used in many ways, including
creating a digital photo display for families. In this session, users
will create a small presentation.
The Gates Computer Training Lab offers the student the chance to learn
to use a computer, in a comfortable learning environment; you’re able to
out what you’re learning on your own personal computer station. There is
a 10 seat availability limit for each class. In order to accommodate as
many people as possible, please register only for those classes you
think you will be able to attend. All classes will be taught by Regina
Spiker.
February 21, 2006
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Pam Neder
LaVale Library
815 National Highway
LaVale, MD 21502
The LaVale Library along with Frostburg State University’s 3AM Society
will host an Open Mic on Monday, February 27 at 7PM at the library. This
Open Mic is open to writers of all sorts and all ages. Come listen to
others or share your own work.
The 3AM Society is part of FSU’s Center for Creative Writing. They
promote the literary arts in northwestern Maryland and beyond. The
library has partnered with the center to help make this happen.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for any writer or poet in the area, to
have their work heard in a supportive atmosphere,” commented Linda
Burkey, Coordinator for the event for the library. “Our first jointly
sponsored Open Mic was at our Frostburg Branch. It was interesting to
have a chance that night to hear the college students’ poetry.”
To get on the center’s mailing list of literary events, order copies of
their publication Nightsun, or for other information, call
301-687-4024 or email
nightsun@frostburg.edu .
February 23, 2006
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact: Regina Spiker
George's Creek Library
76 Main Street
Lonaconing, MD 21539
Washington Street Library’s schedule for Computer Classes during March
and April is now available. All of the classes start at 11 AM and last
for one hour. Pre-registration is required. Call 301-777-1200 for more
details or to register.
Wednesday, March 8, “Introduction to the Computer-Laptops” will cover
the basics of using a computer, including an overview of the parts of a
computer, desktop, navigation, saving files, printing, and much more.
This course is designed for the novice user.
Wednesday, March 15, “Internet for Seniors”, a class designed especially
for senior citizens, will show that Internet and web searching are
enjoyable at any age. Learn about browsers, search engines, and
hyperlinks. We will perform simple searches on a search engine, and
enter web site addresses for direct access to sites.
Wednesday, March 22, “Microsoft Power Point for Beginners” will be
offered. Microsoft Power Point is a presentation software that helps
users design professional slide shows. It can be used in many ways,
including creating a digital photo display for families. In this
session, users will create a small presentation.
Wednesday, March 29, “Microsoft Word: Toolbars and Buttons” will explore
the many tasks that can be performed using Word, including copying and
pasting, using bullets and numbering, and more.
Wednesday, April 5, “Saving Your Work!-Basics of Data Storage” will help
clear-up the confusion about floppy disks, saving to the hard drive, and
burning CDs. This class will discuss the pros and cons of each type of
data storage, best practices and tips, and will teach participants how
to do it all.
Wednesday, April 12, “Introduction to the Internet”, a class for people
with no prior experience using the Internet will be held. Come learn
about browsers, search engines, and hyperlinks. We will perform simple
searches on a search engine, and enter web site addresses for direct
access to sites.
Wednesday, April 19, “Searching the Library” will help you get to know
our new library catalog. Participants will learn how to find materials
in the library, reserve and renew check outs, and more.
Wednesday, April 26, “Good Books and Series and Sequels with Novelist”
will be offered. Looking for that perfect book to read? Can’t figure out
what book goes where in the series you’re reading? Come to this class,
and you will never have that problem again!
The Washington Street Library’s Computer Lab offers the student the
chance to learn to use a computer in a comfortable learning environment,
working on your own personal laptop computer station. There is a 7 seat
availability limit for each class. In order to accommodate as many
people as possible, please register only for those classes you think you
will be able to attend. All classes will be taught by Regina Spiker.
February 27, 2006
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Linda Burkey
South Cumberland Library
100 Seymour Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
The Westernport Library will host West Virginia quilter and quilt
collector Suzanne Cawley for the trunk show “Collecting Antique Quilts.”
The program will be on Wednesday, March 15 at 7PM at the library. The
program is free and open to all the public.
Cawley will explain and show how to identify the different styles of
antique quilts from 1830 thru 1930. Information will also be available
on how to care for your old family quilts.
“The library system is happy to be able to offer this quality of program
to the general public for free,” commented Linda Burkey for the library
system. “We can only imagine the number of antique quilts that must
exist in this county. These can be priceless items to the families of
those who made them, and for others that own them.”
The library is located at 66 Main Street in the heart of Westernport,
just a short drive from Cumberland: From I-68, take exit 34 south.
Follow MD Rt. 36 approximately 16 miles to Westernport. Turn left on
Washington Street, and then left on Main Street. The library will be on
the right, next to the Post Office. For driving directions from Rt. 220
and other information call 301-359-0455.
