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Meet Doris Martin, Holocaust Survivor
Turrentine Room
Monday, April 9 - 6:30 PM
Doris Martin, author of the memoir Kiss Every Step, shares her first-person account of the tragedy of the Holocaust and her family's desperate quest for survival. She endured Auschwitz and time in a concentration labor camp. Somehow, she and her entire family miraculously survived. Book signing follows speaking engagement.
Find out more.
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Discover Trailblazing LIFE magazine photographer: Margaret Bourke-White
Turrentine Room
Tuesday, April 24 - 6:30 PM
Lynne Iglitzin, a recognized specialist in women's studies, presents the story of renowned photographer Margaret Bourke-White, who early in the 20th century pioneered new techniques in photojournalism and opened the door for women in photography.
As the preeminent photographer for LIFE Magazine, Margaret Bourke-White's powerful photographs from the 1940s brought images of World War II directly into the living rooms of Americans everywhere.
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Meet Local Authors at the
Local Author & Poets EXPO
Turrentine Room
Saturday, April 21 10 AM to 2 PM
Authors from the North County Authors & Poets group will be on hand doing readings and stories for children. Books will be available for signing and purchase
Are you a local author? Reserve a table today by calling Mary Lenore Quigley at 760-510-9587.
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Teen Summer Volunteer Information Session
Turrentine Room
Tuesday, April 24 - 5 PM
Want to earn community service credit this summer? Will you be between the ages of 14-18 by June 11, 2012?
If so, attend our Summer Reading Club Volunteer Info Session to find out more.
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Applications will be distributed during the meeting.
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Literacy and Lifelong Learning Workshop Series
April 10, 2012, 6 PM --- Practical Techniques to Critical Thinking
Cecy Rayphole, Literacy Services Coordinator
April 23, 2012, 6 PM --- Reading Across Disciplines
Michael Burke, Literacy Services Volunteer Instructor
May 8 and 22, 2012, 6 PM --- Using Your Memoirs to Write Fiction
Jo Jones, Director of Literacy and Lifelong Learning
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2nd Saturday Concert
Kensington Trio
Turrentine Room
Saturday April 14 - 3 PM
Classic String and Piano trio playing selections fron Brahms, Chopin and other classical composers.
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World Book Night Reception
Turrentine Room
Monday, April 16 - 6 PM
World Book Night is an annual celebration designed to spread a love of reading and books by distributing free paperback books to non-readers in the community. Celebrate with this year's book givers, and learn how you can participate next year.
Find out more.
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Upcoming Computer Classes
Intro to Online Video
Tuesday April 17 - 6:30 PM
Discover how to use online video sites for learning and sharing.
Intro to Podcasting
Tuesday April 10 - 2 PM and Tuesday April 24 - 6:30 PM
Learn how to listen to podcasts and how to make your own.
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Turrentine Room
Thursday, April 26 - 4 PM
Dia de los Ninos emphasizes the importance of literacy by celebrating a love of reading and linking children and families with books, honoring bilingualism and cultural diversity.
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Farmer David Solomon gives advice on how to start growing vegetables in your own garden.
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