Cameron Village Regional Library Open Monday - Friday 9 - 9
1930 Clark Avenue Saturday 10 - 5 Sunday 1 - 5
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-6710
www.wakegov.com
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Cameron Village Regional Library's
Village Reader
A Part of Your Community, A Part of Your Life
May 2009
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Celebrating Temporary Staff and Volunteers!
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On April 23, 2009 the Cameron Village Library staff celebrated the folks who work behind the scenes to keep us open each and every day. The staff provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a "floating" reception to thank these folks for the wonderful work they do for us and for our library customers. We are very fortunate to have so many helpers. If you see a library Page or Volunteer, please offer your thanks as well.
Our Pages and Volunteers empty the backdrops and check in books (even on holidays!). They also shelve books in all three departments. They help us with our weekly inventory reports to trace missing books. They search for special requests and then label and shelve the books being held for customers. They assist with special projects, public programs, displays, and Interlibrary Loan processing.
They are truly the glue that holds us together, using 170 hours of Page aid (hourly employees) and an average of 190 hours a week of Volunteer assistance. We could not open our doors without the valuable service they provide. Hats off to these great folks!
Dale Cousins, Regional Library Director |
| Knit Night
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 Wednesday, May 13
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Programming Room
On the second Wednesday of each month area knitters and crocheters gather to make scarves, hats, mittens, etc. that will be donated in November to local charities. Just bring your knitting needles, crochet hook, and yarn.
Please call 856-6703 or email sue.scott@co.wake.nc.us for more information.
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| Chess Night at the Library
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 First Friday of Every Month6:00 - 8:30 p.m.Meeting Room 202
Open to AllFor more information please email patti.huopana@co.wake.nc.us
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| National Exhibition coming to Cameron Village Library
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 The Progressive Era: Creating Modern America, 1900 - 1917
Throughout the month of May, Cameron Village Library will host," a national traveling panel exhibition created and funded by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History." This exhibition, which will be on display in the library's atrium, is free and open to the public.
The exhibition examines the period leading up to World War I when America was transformed into a modern industrialized society. Highlights of the exhibition include reproductions of primary source documents and images including "The Octopus." The exhibition illustrates government legislation to improve labor conditions and reign in big business, the establishment of voting rights for women, as well as the efforts of reform groups to improve urban conditions and address the impact of immigration.
Monday, May 11 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Programming Room
Along with the exhibition there will be a lecture and discussion by Dr. David Zonderman, NCSU Professor of History, entitled, "What was So Progressive about the Progressive Era?"
Please call 856-6703 for reservations for this program.
Saturday, May 16 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Programming Room
A limited-run book club will meet monthly for 3 months to discuss classic novels of the Progressive Era. At the first meeting we will discuss The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. At future meetings we will discuss The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis.
Please contact call 856-6701 or email robert.lambert@co.wake.nc.us for more information.
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| Mental Health Month
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Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Programming Room As part of Mental Health Month, Wake County Human Services (WCHS) and Cameron Village Public Library will join forces to present a free program: Recession Depression: Self-Care in a 'Sick' Economy. Join WCHS staff members Deborah Lawson and Laura Dempsey as they discuss the recession's impact on behavioral health and ways to help you and your family through tough economic times. Deborah Lawson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is Team Leader for Adult Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services at the Northern Regional Center. Laura Dempsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Child Mental Health Therapist at the Northern Regional Center. To sign up or for more information call 856-6703 or email jr.rogers@co.wake.nc.us
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| Finding Good Health Information on the Web
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 Saturday, May 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Computer Lab
UNC-CH Presenters: Laura Christopherson and Sarah Carrier
Where can I find health and medical information, information about prescription and over the counter drugs, health insurance, clinical trials, or current health news online? How do I know that I can trust the health information that I find? What is good health information?
The number of Web sites offering health-related resources continues to grow every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading. Participants in this class will learn where to go to find credible sources of health information as well as how to evaluate health related Web sites. This hands-on class is taught by medical librarians from the Health Sciences Library at UNC Chapel Hill. Participants should have good Internet skills.
To sign up or for more information call 856-6703 or email jr.rogers@co.wake.nc.us |
| Attention Job Hunters!
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 Meeting Room 202
JobLink will be conducting workshops all over Wake County in May.
Cameron Village Library classes include:
Tuesday, May 12
Writing a Winning Resume - 10:00 AM
Bring a copy of your resume and learn some great tips for creating a winning resume. Review words that strengthen and weaken your resume. Discover the format that works best for your situation.
Job Hunting in the Triangle - 2:00 PM
Learn how to identify and effectively navigate job opportunities that exist in the local job market. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the various job search approaches.
Overcoming Obstacles in the Job Search - 6:30 PM
Discuss strategies for dealing with obstacles during the job search including rethinking what represents an obstacle, as well as information on how to deal with gaps in employment, terminations, and much more.
Wednesday, May 13
Ask an HR Professional - 10:00 AM
Get tips from HR professionals on how to stand out from the crowd, get your foot in the door, and how to avoid mistakes that job seekers commonly make.
Writing a Winning Resume - 2:00 PM
Bring a copy of your resume and learn some great tips for creating a winning resume. Review words that strengthen and weaken your resume. Discover the format that works best for your situation.
Dressing for Success - 6:30 pm
This workshop is designed to provide job seekers with knowledge on how to make a great first impression by paying attention to your appearance and grooming when going to an interview. Remember, an interviewer will quickly "size you up" from your appearance and grooming.
Thursday, May 14
Skills, Attributes, and Attitudes for the Workplace - 10:00 AM
Studies consistently show that along with skills and attributes, attitude is a major factor in employment decisions. Come ready to explore and discuss what you can do to maximize your opportunities while avoiding sabotaging yourself during the job search.
Overcoming Obstacles in the Job Search - 2:00 PM
Discuss strategies for dealing with obstacles during the job search, including rethinking what represents an obstacle, as well as information on how to deal with gaps in employment, terminations, and much more.
Writing a Winning Resume - 6:30 PM
Bring a copy of your resume and learn some great tips for creating a winning resume. Review words that strengthen and weaken your resume. Discover the format that works best for your situation.
To sign up or for more information on any of the classes call 856-6703 or email jr.rogers@co.wake.nc.us |
| Money In - Money Out
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 Financial Literacy Series Meeting Room 202
Getting a handle on your spending and savings has the power to change your life. However, it does take work to achieve what you want. This three-part series will start you on the road to financial freedom.
Money Values
Wednesday, May 20
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
· Assess personal money values
· Recognize societal influences on needs and wants
· Identify ways to plan for financial needs
Using Credit Wisely
Wednesday, May 27
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
· Understand credit and interest
· Select credit appropriately
· Recognize credit terminology
· Understand credit scores
Goal Setting and Budgeting
Wednesday, June 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
· Develop a financial record keeping system
· Understand where your money goes
· Set short, immediate, and long term financial goals
Facilitator Robin Landsman is a Family & Consumer Science Educator with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension. Financial Literacy is one of her areas of expertise. She has an MPA and an MS in Training & Development and she has been delivering educational programs for over 20 years.
Call 856-6703 with any questions or email ashlyn.bradshaw@co.wake.nc.us |
| Health Information for Seniors
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 Saturday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Computer Lab
UNC-CH Presenters Mike Brown and Cassidy Sugimoto
This class covers reliable, online health-related resources of particular interest to seniors or those who care for them. The number of health-related Web sites for seniors continues to grow every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading. Participants in this class will learn how to find credible sources of health information for seniors as well as how to evaluate health related Web sites. Additional topics include: disease, injury, wellness, drug and medical information, local resources, low-vision resources, and other online resources specifically developed with the needs of older Internet users in mind. Participants should have good Internet skills.
To sign up or for more information call 856-6703 or email jr.rogers@co.wake.nc.us |
| Immigration Law and Information Workshop
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Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. Meeting Room 202Patrick J. Hatch, Esq. - Hatch Law Office Attorney Patrick Hatch presents a free basic look at Immigration Law. Hatch will be covering the basics of Immigration Law, Naturalization, and U.S. Citizenship for the lay person. Come and learn about quotas, pathways to permanent residency, and pitfalls of Immigration Law. Patrick J. Hatch is a graduate of The Catholic University of America and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Since 2007 Mr. Hatch has dedicated his law practice to US immigration law. To sign up or for more information call 856-6703 or email jr.rogers@co.wake.nc.us
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The Art of Relieving Stress
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 Saturday, May 30 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Room 202-A
Peace of Mind Health Maintenance Stress Relief
Join Jessica Mollet, Certified Yoga Teacher, for a workshop featuring mindfulness, stretching, self-acupressure, and other relaxation techniques. The techniques taught will give you a better way to relate directly to whatever is happening in your life. In this way you can do for yourself what no one else can do for you - consciously and systematically work with the challenges and demands of everyday life, in the moment.
For more information, please call 856-6703 or email patti.huopana@co.wake.nc.us
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| What Our Book Clubs Are Reading
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Biography/Memoir Book Club
Tuesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.
-Manic: A Memoir by Terri Cheney
todd.nuckolls@co.wake.nc.us
Daytime Book Club
Wednesday, May 6, 10:30 a.m.
-The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
clare.bass@co.wake.nc.uc courtesy of the Coweta Public Library
African American Book Club
Thursday, May 7, 6:30 p.m.
-Cotton by Christopher Wilson
awebster@co.wake.nc.us
Evening Book Club
Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 p.m.
-Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri
jells@co.wake.nc.us
Novels of the Progressive Era Discussion Series
Saturday, May 16, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
-The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
robert.lambert@co.wake.nc.us
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club
Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m.
-The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester
sscott@co.wake.nc.us
Brown Bag Nonfiction Lunch Club
Thursday, May 28, 12:15 p.m.
-The Prince of the Marshes: And Other Occupational Hazards of a Year in Iraq by Rory Stewart
ashlyn.bradshaw@co.wake.nc.us
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| Spring Storytimes
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 March 30 - May 9
Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and flannel boards for children.
Baby Time for pre-walkers
Mondays 10:00 - 10:20 a.m.
Saturdays 10:15 - 10:35 a.m.
Toddler Time for walkers up to 3 years
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10:00 - 10:20 a.m.
Preschool Storytime for ages 3 - 5
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday Toddler/Preschool Storytime for walkers to 5 years
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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| History Corner
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One Thursday each month from 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. the North Carolina Museum of History and Cameron Village Library present a fun program for children ages 5 - 9.
May 7 - Picturing the Past
Photographs can teach us a lot about people in the past. Look at old images and learn how to "read" their stories. Presented with the North Carolina Museum of History.
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| Tuesday Tales for Homeschoolers
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 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Homeschoolers in grades K-5 are welcome to join us for stories, games, activities, and crafts! Please register at the Children's Services desk or by phone at 856-6723.
May 19 - Let's Paint
Celebrate art in the library with stories, activities, and crafts. |
| Youth Book Clubs
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2nd and 3rd Grade Book Club
The 2nd and 3rd Grade Book Club will meet one Wednesday evening each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. to discuss a selected book. Children currently in 2nd and 3rd grade are welcome to attend.
May 20 - Martin Bridge on the Lookout by Jessica Scott Kerrin
4th and 5th Grade Book Club
The 4th and 5th Grade Book Club meets one Thursday evening each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. to discuss one selected book. New members are welcome.
May 14 - Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Please register by calling 856-6723
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| Events for Teens
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 Grades 6 - 12
Teen Advisory Board - Mondays, May 4, 18
Plan events and earn community service credit for school. Teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to join our Teen Advisory Board, which meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. If you would like more information, contact Katy or Nicole at 856-6723.
Anime Club - Tuesday, May 26
Join us as we discuss our favorite titles, learn about new series, and screen & review anime. For more information or to be added to our e-mail list, contact Nicole at 856-6723 or stop by the Children's Services Desk. |
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