December 5, 2009                                                                 Contact: Bridget Warren
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           301-699-3500 x237

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2010 PROGRAMS AT
THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY SYSTEM

Hyattsville—The following is a listing of author events, storytimes, book discussions, special and ongoing programs to be held in July and August at public libraries throughout the county. All library programs are free and open to the public. ●Indicates programs for children, teens, families and all ages.

The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) will close for winter holidays and staff furloughs from December 24, 2009-January 3, 2010. The system-wide closure and other cuts helps PGCMLS close the Fiscal Year 2010 $2.4 million budget gap. During this time:

1. Extended loan periods are in effect
2. No items are due
3. No fines will accrue

Libraries will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 18 and Presidents Day: Monday, February 15. 

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES MEETING Thursday, January 14, 8 pm Open to the public. 7 pm work session.  

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES MEETING Thursday, February 11, 8 pm Open to the public. 7 pm work session. 

1. Entertainment videos have a 7-day lending period with no renewals.
2. Video materials (VHS tapes and DVDs) may be returned to any branch regardless of where they were borrowed.
3. Entertainment videos that have been available for more than 3 months may be reserved. 
4. Entertainment videos on hold will be held in the branch for 7 days.
5. The fine of $1 each day for overdue videos continues.

●DAYTIME STORYTIME A librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 3-5 Tuesdays, 10:30 am

●EVENING STORYTIME A librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 3-6 Wednesdays, 7 pm

●CHESS CLUB All ages. Saturdays, January 9 and February 13 1 pm Instructor: Mark Bowie

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Wednesday, January 13 7:30 pm Poetry night, bring your favorite poems to share. Wednesday, February 10 7:30 pm Greg Mortenson’s Three Cups of Tea

●DAYTIME STORYTIME A librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 2-6 Wednesdays, 10:30 am  

●DAYTIME STORYTIME A librarian reads age appropriate stories 18-36 Months with Caregiver Wednesdays, 11:30 am. Ages 3 -5 Wednesdays, 10:30 am

●WRITE NOW! Ages 8-12. Monday, January 4 4 pm If you love to write and want to have fun doing it, this is the program for you! Meets each Monday.

FRIENDS OF THE BELTSVILLE LIBRARY MEETINGS Tuesdays, January 5 & February 2 6:30 pm

●TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS Ages 13-18. Saturdays, January 9 and February 6 2 pm We need to hear what you want at the Library! Have fun. Help plan and run events. Tell us what you think. Snacks provided.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Monday, January 11 7 pm Conrad Richter’s The Light in the Forest. Tuesday, January 19 2 pm David Sedaris’ When You Are Engulfed in Flames. Monday, February 8 7 pm Geraldine Brooks’ People of the Book. Tuesday, February 16 2 pm Vicki Myron’s Dewey

●CHESS CLUB All ages. Tuesdays, January 12 & 26 and February 9 & 23 5:30 pm

COMPUTERS FOR EVERYONE! Adults. Thursday, January 14 9:10 am. Don’t be intimidated by computers! Join us to learn basic computer skills, terminology and how to use the library’s computers. Leave the library feeling confident in using a computer. Class limit 24, registration required, call branch for details.

●FAMILY GAMING DAZE: PLAY VIDEO GAMES@YOUR LIBRARY! Families welcome. Monday, January 25 6 pm Participants will have the opportunity to play games on a Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, including Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Madden and multiple board games. Also scheduled for February 22.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD Adults. Thursday, February 18 9:10 am Don’t be intimidated by computers! Learn basic terminology and how to create a document. Leave the library feeling confident using Microsoft Word. Class limit 24, registration required, call branch for details.

●HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. SEUSS! Families welcome. Thursday, February 25 10:30 am Join the Cat in the Hat to hear stories about Thing 1, Thing 2 and Horton too.

Bladensburg Branch, 4820 Annapolis Road, 301-927-4916, TTY 301-808-2061

FRIENDS OF THE BLADENSBURG LIBRARY MEETINGS Tuesdays, January 19 & February 16 7 pm

●HAPPY HEARTS STORYTIME Ages 3-5. Wednesday, February 10 6:30 pm Join us for a special Valentine’s Day storytime!  

●DAYTIME STORYTIMES A librarian reads age appropriate stories Newborn-12 Months with Caregiver Thursdays, 11:30 am, limit 15. 12-23 Months with Caregiver Tuesdays, 10:15 am & 11:15 am, limit 15. 2 year olds with Caregiver Wednesdays, 10:15 am & 11:15 am, limit 20. Ages 3-5 Mondays, 1 pm & Thursdays, 10:30 am, limit 30 children. Families Saturdays, 10:30 am, limit 30 children

●EVENING STORYTIMES Families Tuesdays, 7 pm, limit 30

●FUN TIME AT THE LIBRARY Newborn-5 years with caregiver. Monday, January 4 10:30 am Children with special needs along with their families and friends are invited to participate in storytime, music and motor activities. Meet other parents and check out the latest information resources. Meets each Monday.

●TEENS READ BOOKS, TOO Ages 13-14. Monday, January 4 and February 1 4:30 pm This book discussion is for students in 7th and 8th grades. Limit 20, call branch for details.

●SLEEPY TIME AT THE LIBRARY Newborn-5 years with caregiver. Monday, January 4 7 pm Children with special needs, their families and friends are invited to storytime, music and motor activities with fun in mind. Meet other parents and check out the latest information resources. Also scheduled for February 1.

WITH PEN IN HAND Adults. Monday, January 4 7:15 pm The Bowie Branch Writer’s Group invites authors of all genres, published or not, to join in writing and in critiquing of other members’ works. Also scheduled for February 1.

●READ TO ROVER Ages 7-10. Saturday, January 9 1:30-4:30 pm Build your child’s confidence in reading. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library and Read to Rover. Specially trained therapy dogs will be glad to listen. Each child will read for 15 minutes. Registration required, call branch for details. Also scheduled for February 13.

●FAMILY GAME NIGHT Families welcome. Wednesday, January 20 7 pm Come and play board games. Bring one of our own or play one of ours. You won’t be bored! Sponsored by the Friends of the Bowie Library. Also scheduled for February 17.

FRIENDS OF THE BOWIE LIBRARY MEETINGS Tuesdays, January 12 & February 9 7 pm

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSIONS Tuesday, January 12 7:15 pm Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis. Tuesday, February 9 7:15 pm J.W. von Goethe’s Faust, Part I

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Wednesday, January 13 7:15 pm George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Wednesday, February 10 7:15 pm Davis, Jenkins & Hunt’s The Pact

●BOWIE BOOK FINDERS DISCUSSION GROUP Ages 9-12. Wednesday, February 3 4:30 pm Call branch for details.

●MEET THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS Families welcome. Saturday, February 27 1 pm The Buffalo Soldiers were special US Army units of African. American soldiers from post-Civil War through World War II and protected our country in many military campaigns. Come hear about the history and accomplishments of the Buffalo Soldiers, Greater Washington DC Chapter, 9th and 10th (Horse Cavalry) Regiments.  

●DAYTIME STORYTIME A librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 3-5 Tuesdays, 10:30 am

●TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS Ages 13-18. Tuesdays, January 12 and February 9 4:30 pm We need to hear what you want at the Library! Have fun. Help plan and run events. Tell us what you think. Snacks provided.

●AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH CONTEST Ages 13-18. Teens, visit and guess the names of famous African Americans on our collage. Winners will receive a prize! Enter throughout February.

Glenarden Branch, 8724 Glenarden Pkwy., 301-772-5477, TTY 301-808-2061

●DAYTIME STORYTIME A librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 2-5 Thursdays, 10:30 am, limit 35

●BOYS READ Boys grades 3-6. Tuesdays, January 5 5 pm Participants are invited to a weekly program geared especially for them. Enjoy good stories while building reading skills. Please call branch for details. Meets each Tuesday.

FRIENDS OF THE GLENARDEN LIBRARY MEETINGS Saturdays, January 9 and February 6 10 am

●CHESS CLUB Tuesdays, January 12 & 26 and February 9 & 23 6 pm Instructor: Eagle Chess Academy  

●DAYTIME STORYTIMES Newborn-17 Months with Caregiver Tuesdays, 1:30 pm & 2 pm, limit 10. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk. 18-35 Months with Caregiver Wednesdays, 10:30 am & 11 am, limit 10 . Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk. Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 10:30 am, limit 20. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk.

●BOOKIDS Ages 8-12. Tuesdays, January 12 and February 9 7 pm Call branch for details.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Tuesday, January 19 7 pm Tony Horwitz's A Voyage Long and Strange. Tuesday, February 16 7 pm Marita Golden's After

●DAYTIME STORYTIME A librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 3-6 Tuesdays, 10:30 am

●TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS Ages 13-18. Mondays, January 4 and February 1 4:30 pm We need to hear what you want at the Library! Have fun. Help plan and run events. Tell us what you think. Snacks provided.

●CHESS CLUB All ages. Wednesdays, January 6 & 20 and February 3 & 17 6:30 pm Instructor: Eagle Chess Academy

FRIENDS OF THE HILLCREST HEIGHTS LIBRARY MEETINGS Mondays, January 11 & February 8 7 pm

●CROCHET LITERACY All ages. Saturday, January 9 Noon All aspiring needle workers are invited to learn basic crocheting techniques. Due to limited supplies, if possible, please bring your own materials. Also scheduled for February 13.

●VALENTINE CARDS Ages 9-18. Wednesday, January 20 4 pm Come enjoy making Valentine cards for senior citizens. Registration required, call branch for details.  

●DAYTIME STORYTIMES9-23 Months with Caregiver Mondays, 10:15 am, limit 15. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk. Ages 2-3 Mondays, 11 am, limit 25 & Tuesdays, 10:15 am, limit 25. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk. Ages 3-5 Tuesdays, 11 am, limit 25. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk.

●EVENING STORYTIME Ages 3-6 Wednesdays, 7 pm, limit 25. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk.

●ENGLISH-SPANISH STORYTIME/CUENTOS PARA NIZOS EN ESPAZOL E INGLÉSAges 3-6 Saturdays, 10:30 am, limit 25/Edades 3-6 años Sabados 10:30 am, capacidad para 25 personas. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk. Los boletos están gratis y disponibles en el escritorio de los niños.

●SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB Ages 16 and up. Monday, January 4 7:30 pm Learning to speak Spanish? Join our club and practice speaking Spanish in a friendly atmosphere. Also scheduled for January 11 and February 1 & 8.

●ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB Ages 16 and up. Tuesdays, 7:30 pm Learning to speak English? Join our club and practice speaking English in a friendly atmosphere with people from diverse backgrounds.

●STORYTIMES FOR DAY CARE PROVIDERSAges 2-5 Wednesdays, Jan. 13 & 27 and Feb. 10 & 24 10:30 am, limit 35.

●BOOK DISCUSSIONS Saturday, January 16 3 pm Julia Child’s My Life in France. Saturday, February 20 3 pm Karen Armstrong’s Islam

●SPANISH LITERATURE Monday, January 25 7:30 pm Eladia González’s Quién Como Dios. Monday, February 22 7:30 pm Laura Restrepo’s Delirio

●DAYTIME STORYTIMES A librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 2-3 Thursdays, 10:15 am. Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 11:15 am

●CHESS CLUB All ages. Tuesdays, 7 pm Instructor: Lawrence Scott

FRIENDS OF THE LARGO-KETTERING LIBRARY MEETINGS Saturdays, January 9 & February 13 10:30 am

AUTISM 101-WORKSHOPS 2010 Families welcome. Monday, January 11 7 pm Understanding Autism How this disorder affects the individual; various manifestations and common elements. Monday, February 8 7 pm Understanding Autism's Impact on The Family Emotional challenges and financial challenges. Registration required, call branch for details.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Tuesday, January 19 7 pm Steve Toltz’s A Fraction of the Whole. Tuesday, February 16 7 pm Helene Cooper’s The House at Sugar Beach

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Saturday, January 9 10 am–5 pm View video documentaries on the life of Dr. King. Join us at 2 pm for birthday cake. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONTEST Ages 6-18. How many actors, athletes, historians and civil rights leaders can you name on our Black History bulletin board in the Children’s Department? Make a list of the faces you recognize. Enter throughout February; turn in your list at the Information Desk by Saturday, February 27. Prizes will be awarded.  

●DAYTIME STORYTIMES A librarian reads age appropriate stories Newborn-12 Months with Caregiver Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk. 12-24 Months with Caregiver Wednesdays, 11:15 am. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk. Ages 2-3 Mondays, 10:30 am & 11:15 am, limit 35. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk. Ages 2 1/2-4 1/2 Thursdays, 10:30 am, limit 35. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk.

●EVENING STORYTIME A librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 3-6 Wednesdays, 7 pm, limit 35. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk.

●ENGLISH-SPANISH STORYTIME/CUENTOS PARA NIÑOS EN ESPAÑOL Y INGLES Children and their Families/Niños y sus familias Tuesdays, January 5 and February 2 7:15 pm / martes 5 de enero y 2 de febrero 7:15 pm Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk/Los boletos están gratis y disponibles en el escritorio de los niños.

●CHESS CLUB All ages. Saturdays, January 9 & 23 and February 13 & 27 1 pm Instructor: Eagle Chess Academy

●FAMILY GAME NIGHTAll ages. Monday, January 11 7 pm Come play board games at the library! Bring one of your own, or play one of ours. Snacks will be provided. Also scheduled for February 8. Sponsored by the Friends of the Laurel Library.

●TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS Ages 13-18. Tuesdays, January 12 and February 9 7 pm We need to hear what you want at the Library! Have fun. Help plan and run events. Tell us what you think. Snacks provided.

●ENGLISH-FRENCH STORYTIME/L’HEURE DU CONTE POUR LES ENFANTS EN ANGLAIS ET FRANÇAIS Children and their Families/Les enfants et leurs familles Saturdays, January 9 and February 13 10:30 am / samedi le 9 janvier et le 13 février à 10h30. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk/Des billets gratuits sont disponibles chez le bureau des enfants.

GREAT DECISIONS 2010: FOREIGN POLICY DISCUSSION SERIES Tuesdays, 7:30 pm
January 19-Special Envoys
February 2-Kenya/East Africa
February 9-Global Crime
February 16-US China Security Relations

●READ TO ROVER Ages 5-12. Saturday, January 23 1:30-4:30 pm Build your child’s confidence in reading! Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library and Read to Rover! Specially trained therapy dogs will be glad to listen. Each child will read for 15 minutes. Registration required, call branch for details. Also scheduled for February 27.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Tuesday, January 26 7:30 pm Greg Mortenson’s Three Cups of Tea. Tuesday, February 23 7:30 pm Jimmy Carter’s Palestine

●DAD & ME STORYTIME Newborn-36 Months with Male Caregiver Saturday, February 6 10:30 am. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk.

HEART DISEASE: IT’S NOT JUST YOUR MOTHER’S PROBLEM! Saturday, February 13 10:30 am Did you know heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States? February is National Heart Month. Join us to learn more about this condition. Presenters are members of WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease. 

●DAYTIME STORYTIMEA librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 3-5 Wednesdays, 11 am  

●DAYTIME STORYTIMES 18-35 Months with Caregiver Tuesdays & Thursdays (repeat of Tuesday’s program), 11 am. Ages 2-3 Wednesdays, 10:15 am. Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 10:15 am.

●READ TO ME STORYTIME Ages 6-9 Thursdays, 4 pm Stories and games for older children

●EVENING STORYTIME A librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 3-7 Tuesdays, 7 pm

●ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB Ages 16 and up. Monday, January 4 7 pm Learning to speak English? Practice speaking English in a friendly atmosphere with people from diverse backgrounds. Meets each Monday.

●BABIES INTO BOOKS (six-week series) Wednesday, January 6 11 am Newborn-17 months with caregiver. Stories, songs and action rhymes. Drop in, limit 15. Meets Wednesdays through February 10.

BLACK LITERATURE Saturday, January 9 10 am Felicia “Snoop” Pearson’s Grace After Midnight. Saturday, February 13 10 am Nicole Bailey-Williams’ The Love Child’s Revenge

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Thursday, January 14 10 am Anne Tyler's Digging to America. Thursday, February 11 10 am Julia Spencer-Fleming's In the Bleak Midwinter

●FAMILY GAME NIGHT Wednesday, January 20 7 pm All ages. Join us in the Children’s Program Room to play board games. Light snacks will be provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Also scheduled for February 24.

●TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS Teens. Saturdays, January 23 and February 20 Noon Enjoy making arts and crafts, along with a book discussion.

●PLAY DAY AT THE LIBRARY 18-35 months with caregiver. Tuesday, January 26 11:30 am Join us on the lower level of the library for a time to play and socialize. Drop in rain or shine, it’ll be a fun time! Also scheduled for February 23.

●TERRIFIC TWEENS Ages 10-13. Saturday, January 30 11 am Make age appropriate and cool crafts, learn about literature and make friends with other tweens. Light refreshments provided. Please register at the Children’s Information Desk. Also scheduled for February 27.

HEALTH RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET FOR SENIORS Ages 60 and up. Monday, February 1 9 am (Two four- week sessions on Monday/Wednesday & Tuesday/Thursday) Registration required, call branch for details.

●FALL BOOK SALE All ages. Saturday, February 6 9 am-5 pm. Sunday, February 7 Noon-5 pm

●SWEETS FOR YOU, SWEETIE! Ages 4 and up. Saturday, February 13 2 pm Join us for stories and snacks to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Limit 20, registration with parent signature required; sign up at the Children’s Desk by February 10.

Oxon Hill Branch, 6200 Oxon Hill Road, 301-839-2400, TTY 301-808-2061

●DAYTIME STORYTIMES Newborn-12 Months with Caregiver Wednesdays, 10:45 am, limit 12. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk. 12-23 Months with Caregiver Wednesdays, 11:30 am, limit 12. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk. Ages 2-3 Thursdays, 10:15 am. Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 11 am & 11:45 am. Ages 6-9 Tuesdays, 4 pm Afterschool Book Club (ABC) stories and activities.

●EVENING STORYTIMEAges 2-9 and their families Wednesdays, 7 pm

●ENGLISH-FRENCH STORYTIMESAges 2-9 and their families Saturdays, January 16 and February 20 10:30 am

●CHESS CLUB All ages. Mondays, January 4 and February 1 7 pm Instructor: Eagle Chess Academy

●MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK DISCUSSIONS Girls 9-12 and their mothers and/or female guardians. Mondays, January 4 and February 1 7 pm Nikki Grimes’Danitra Brown series and Lisa Papademetriou’s How to Be a Girly Girl in Just 10 Days will be discussed.

●FATHER-SON BOOK DISCUSSIONS Boys 9-12 and their fathers and/or male guardians. Tuesdays, January 5 and February 9 7 pm Read a book together and come to the library to discuss it.

●FUN TIME AT THE LIBRARY Newborn-3 years with caregiver. Wednesday, January 6 10 am Children with special needs, their families and friends are invited to storytime, music and motor activities with fun in mind. Meet other parents and check out the latest resources. Also scheduled for February 3.

●TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS Ages 13-18. Mondays, January 11 and February 8 7:30 pm We need to hear what you want at the Library! Have fun. Help plan and run events. Tell us what you think. Snacks provided.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Tuesday, January 12 2 pm Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance. Tuesday, February 9 2 pm Stephen L. Carter’s Palace Council

●HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. KING ! Ages 6-12 and their families. Tuesday, January 12 4 pm Stories and activities that celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy.

●EXPERIENCE THE MARYLAND UNDERGROUND RAILROAD All ages. Tuesday, January 12 7 pm Do you know how Harriet Tubman and other African Americans in Maryland escaped from slavery? Join us to hear the fascinating accounts of how the underground railroad operated in Maryland. This multimedia program will be presented by Dr. Jenny Masur, manager of the National Capital Region, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom of the National Park Service.

FRIENDS OF THE OXON HILL LIBRARY MEETINGS Tuesdays, January 12 and February 9 7 pm

●CRABS (Children Raving About Books) Ages 9-12. Tuesdays, January 19 and February 16 4 pm & 7 pm. Call branch for details.

●TEEN GAMING DAYZ Ages 13-18. Wednesdays, January 20 and February 17 4 pm Calling all teens! Step up for gaming with Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2 and numerous board games.

●PREPPING FOR THE PROM Teens. Saturday, January 23 1 pm Come join us to get pointers about how to prepare for that special night. Get tips on choosing a dress, a corsage, the tuxedo and hairstyles. We’ll help you prepare to have a great time and save money.

AFRICAN AMERICAN RELATIONSHIPS: A DIALOGUE Adults. Saturday, January 23 2:30 pm Are you reading books like The Conversation or Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man? Join us to talk about building healthy relationships between African American men and women. Wendy Morgan, a licensed clinical counselor and psychotherapist, will dialogue with the audience about improving male/female relationships in the African American community.

BLACK LITERATURE Tuesday, January 26 7 pmDexter Scott King’s Growing Up King. Tuesday, February 23 7 pm Marita Golden’s Don’t Play in the Sun

JOB SEARCH SUCCESS BEGINS HERE Adults. Wednesday, January 27 2 pm This workshop offers information about getting a job in today’s competitive job market. Stephanie Walsh, from the Maryland Department of Labor, will discuss preparing resumes, cover letters and thank you notes. She will also discuss interview etiquette and proper attire.

FILM IMAGES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FATHERS Adults. African American fathers have been captured on film with many different characteristics. Enjoy films on Wednesdays, then join in the discussion.
February 3 7 pm John Q
February 10 7 pm Crooklyn
February 17 7 pm Pursuit of Happyness
February 24 7 pm Daddy’s Little Girls

●YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK: READER’S THEATRE & FILM SHOWCASE All Ages. Saturday, February 13 2 pm Join us for a multimedia presentation about African American history. Spark Media filmmakers will share excerpts from the film, Prince Among Slaves. The People’s Theatre Group will present readings from African American plays.

TRAVEL ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET Adults. Saturday, February 27 2 pm Learn how to travel to exciting, fun spots on a shoestring budget. A travel agent will discuss affordable destinations, selecting transportation modes and inexpensive places to stay.

●DAYTIME STORYTIME A librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 10:30 am

●EVENING STORYTIME A librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 2-6 Mondays, 7 pm

●CHESS CLUB All ages. Tuesdays, January 5 & 19 and February 2 & 16 7 pm Instructor: Eagle Chess Academy

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Wednesday, January 13 2 pm Laura Lippman’s What The Dead Know. Wednesday, February 10 2 pm Ron Suskind’s A Hope in the Unseen

BLACK LITERATURE Tuesday, January 26 7 pm Stephen L. Carter’s The Emperor of Ocean Park. Tuesday, February 23 7 pm Walter Mosley’s The Tempest Tales

●BLACK HISTORY MONTH GOSPEL, JAZZ AND R&B CONCERT All ages. Saturday, February 13 2 pm In celebration of Black History Month The Deliveries, a versatile band, will perform in a community concert gospel, jazz and R&B music. Sponsored by the Friends of the Spauldings Library. 

●DAYTIME STORYTIMES A librarian reads age appropriate stories Newborn-12 Months with Caregiver Thursdays, 10:15 am Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk. 12-36 Months with Caregiver Thursdays, 11 am & 11:45 am Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk. Ages 3-5 Tuesdays, 10:15 am, 11 am & 11:45 am. Please pick up free ticket at Children’s Desk. Ages 2-7 Saturdays, 11 am.

●EVENING STORYTIMEA librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 3-7 Wednesdays, 7 pm

●READ TO ROVER Ages 7-10. Saturdays, 2-4 pm. Build your child’s confidence in reading. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library and Read to Rover. Specially trained therapy dogs will be glad to listen. Each child will read for 15 minutes. Registration required, call branch for details.

AFTERNOON TEA Tuesday, January 12 2:30 pm David Wroblewski’s The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.Tuesday, February 9 2:30 pm Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows’ The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

●STARS BOOK DISCUSSIONS Ages 8-12. Tuesdays, January 12 & February 9 7:30 pm. Call branch for details.

●CHESS CLUB All ages. Saturdays, January 16 and February 6 & 20 2 pm Instructor: Rockey Bowles

BLACK LITERATURE Tuesday, January 19 6:30 pm Bill Cosby & Alvin F. Poussaint’s Come On, People. Tuesday, February 16 6:30 pm Walter Mosley’s Blonde Faith

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Wednesday, January 20 7:30 pm Harold S. Kushner’s The Lord Is My Shepherd. Wednesday, February 17 7:30 pm Toni Morrison’s A Mercy

SURRATTS-CLINTON BRANCH: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY All ages. Saturday, January 23 Special guests will mark this notable occasion. Join us to enjoy a piece of cake and share in the camaraderie. There will be fun for all ages throughout the day.

FRIENDS OF THE SURRATTS-CLINTON LIBRARY MEETINGS Saturdays, January 23 & February 27 2 pm

●TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS Ages 13-18. Tuesdays, January 26 and February 23 7 pm We need to hear what you want at the Library! Have fun. Help plan and run events. Tell us what you think. Snacks provided.

●PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR CHILDREN Ages 5-12. Friday, February 5 3:30 pm Children will practice public speaking skills on the subject of Black History Month to an audience of family and peers. Participants should plan to speak for up to three minutes. Both homeschool and public school students may register at the Children’s Desk.

●EBONY SONSHINE PUPPETS: BLACK HISTORY JOURNEY Ages 3-9.Wednesday, February 10 7 pm Take a Black History Journey with Ebony Sonshine Puppets. Music! Poetry! Dance!

●DAYTIME STORYTIME A librarian reads age appropriate stories Ages 3-5 Tuesdays, 11 am

●CHESS CLUB All ages. Thursdays, January 7 & 21 and February 4 & 18 5:30 pm Instructor: Eagle Chess Academy

●CHILDREN’S BOOK DISCUSSIONS Ages 8-12. Mondays, January 4 and February 1 2:30 pm. Registration required, call branch for details.

●TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS Ages 13-18. Wednesday, January 20 5 pm and Saturday, February 20 1 pm We need to hear what you want at the Library! Have fun. Help plan and run events. Tell us what you think. Snacks provided.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS True Crime Brown Bag Mondays, January 25 & February 22 Noon Call branch for details. Bring lunch, beverage provided.

For information on wheelchair accessibility, please call your local branch library or the Administrative Offices. Sign-language interpreter available upon request. Please contact the branch at least two weeks in advance or call TTY 301-808-2061.