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Join Fayetteville Public Library's Community Read of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Monday, March 1, 6:30 pm; Monday, March 8, 1pm; Sunday, March 14, 2 pm, Walker Community Room:
The Fayetteville Public Library's Cover to Cover Reading Festival continues with a community read of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. The book spotlights issues of poverty and famine with the story of a boy who offers solutions based on his own determination, inventiveness and ingenuity. For more information, call 856.7250 click here.

Resume Review Offered

Thursday, March 4 & Thursday, March 11, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Large Study Room: A human resources professional will review and provide feedback on resumes during the drop-in sessions. The sessions are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 856.7250 or click here.

Beginning Genealogy Class

Saturday, March 6, 10 to 11:30 pm, FPL Genealogy Area: Learn how to use print and online genealogy resources available. Receive a pedigree chart and other helpful forms for keeping records as you research your family tree. For more information, click here.

How Can I Afford Retirement? Series Continues

Thursday, March 11, 6:30 pm [Repeats on Saturday, March 13 at 10 am], Walker Community Room : The series of programs focuses on investor education topics, and helps people plan ahead while avoiding investment mistakes that can undermine their retirement security. For more information or to register, click here.

Basic Computer Boot Camp

Monday, March 15 through Thursday, March 18, 10 am to 11:30 am, FPL Computer Lab: This class is for those new to the world of computers. Participants will learn the parts of a computer, how to use a mouse and keyboard, simple word processing skills and Internet and email basics. Participants must have a library card. Registration is required. For more information, click here.

Find It & Fund It: Grant Seeking Basics

Thursday, March 18, 6:30 pm, Ann Henry Board Room: This workshop will introduce basic and advance search tips to maximize searching in the Foundation Directory Online. Participants will be taught to search for compatible grant-makers, grants and charitable companies. Registration is required. To sign up or for more information, click here.

Green Your Life Series Continues

Saturday, March 20, 10:30 am to Noon, Walker Community Room: The third in the four-part series continues with tips for anyone to achieve a more energy-efficient lifestyle. Area experts will offer their best tips. The series continues through April. For more information, call 856.7250 or click here.

Great Women Composers

Tuesday, March 23, 6 to 7:45 pm, Walker Community Room: Pianist and musicologist Claire Detels will present 'Two Great Women Composers: Clark Wieck-Schumann and Arkansas's Florence Price.' For more information, call 856.7250 or click here.

For Children

Hit the Target! Family Reading Club @ FPL
Continues through April:
The program encourages families to read together. Students in 5th grade and younger and their families can sign up for the reading program at the Children's Desk, receive a reading log and begin reading to earn prizes. The program is supported through a grant from Target Foundation. For more information, call 856.7170 or click here.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday

Tuesday, March 2, 4 pm, Children's Library: Dr. Seuss's classic stories will be read and Cat in the Hat will be on hand to enjoy birthday cake and face painting. For more information, click here.

After School Workshops

Thursdays in March, 4 pm, Wal-Mart Storytime Room: FPL hosts themed workshops each Thursday for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Registration required.

March 4: Chemistry

March 11: International Students from the UA

March 18: Impact Martial Arts

For more information, click here.

Day School Storytime: New Program @ FPL!

Tuesday, March 9 & Wednesday, March 10, 9:30 am, Walker Community Room: Child care providers are invited to bring their 3-to-5-year-old students for storytime on the second Tuesday & Wednesday of every month. The storytimes will include puppets, music, fingerplays and stories. For more information, call 856.7170 or click here.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Wednesday, March 17, 5 pm, Walker Community Room: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with traditional Irish dancing by the McCafferty Irish Dancers. For more information, call 856.7170 or click here.

Spring Break Movie Marathon

Tuesday, March 23, Wednesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 25, 2 pm, Walker Community Room: FPL will screen movies for children and families. For more information, click here.

Daytime Lock-In

Thursday, March 25, 11 am to 2 pm, Wal-Mart Storytime Room: Students in kindergarten through 2nd grade will spend the day enjoying games, crafts and stories. Cost is $10 per child, which includes lunch. Registration is required. To sign up or for more information, click here.

For Teens

Electra Project for Girls

Thursday, March 4, 4:30 to 7:30 pm, Walker Community Room: The series will conclude with readings of plays featuring strong female characters. The series is a partnership between FPL and TheatreSquared. Free and open to girls ages 12-18. For more information, click here.

Teen Anime Club
Monday, March 8, 5 pm, Walker Community Room:
The group meets the second Monday of the month and is open to dedicated fans of anime and manga as well as beginners. For more information, click here.

R U Game? FPL Gamers Club Kicks Off

Friday, March 12, 6 pm, Walker Community Room: Ready to game every month? So are Wii! Test your skills with Rock Band 2 and Super Smash Brothers Brawl. Board games, cards and karaoke will also be available. For more information, click here.

Click / Stitch
Thursday, March 18, 5 to 6:30 pm, Leverenz Room:
The group meets the third Thursday of the month and welcomes teens who love creating with fibers. Crochet, embroider, cross-stitch, macrame, quilt and sew. For more information, click here.