"Still, I don't understand how those words got into the web. I don't understand it, and I don't like what I can't understand."
- E.B. White, Charlotte's Web |
Dear ,
I don't understand how the glaring misspelling in the first line of last weeks e-Notes got into the web! But it doesn't really matter that I don't understand it, what matters is that I'm sorry. In my haste to get all the library news out to you each week, I missed that one.
And so, it is with joyful glee that I report to you today that the Library
has just hired our brand new Public Information Officer.
Stephanie Simon starts March 2nd with great enthusiasm for the work of public libraries and with 16 years of public relations and marketing experience. We'll be sure to share much more information about her when she starts next month. I can tell you that it was a humbling search with over 125 highly qualified applicants.
And onto other news:
There's been so much tax activity here at APL the last couple of weeks with two kick-off weekends for the free tax return assistance provided by volunteers. So remember that there's tax return assistance at the Main Library through April every Saturday (walk in service) and by appointment on Wednesdays. To make an appointment, call the Main Library Reference Department at (518) 427-4303.
And finally,
Elissa Kane
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June's Corner of the Library
June is a frequent contributor to e-Notes and is an 8th grader at Myers Middle School. She likes to play the violin, soccer and spend time with her friends, her pets and her books. She is currently writing her second novel. |
Reading is always a learning experience. Every time we read something, it leaves a mark on our minds, no matter how subtle. Historical Fiction is a unique genre that has the ability to implant a good chunk of history into its reader's mind without any effort. Reading a history or social studies textbook can be tedious. The text is crammed with dates, vocabulary words highlighted for the readers benefit and pure secondary-source writing. The purpose of these books is to teach, but they are hard to learn from. If you want something to stick in your mind, learn it in a way that interests you.
Historical fiction is a story based around real historical events or periods. Most of the time, the authors have researched the time period and its events in order to create an accurate setting. By reading about history in the context of a story, the period and its events come to life. It is a simple and fail proof way to put yourself in the midst of history. When you become a character in a historical fiction book, you remember the historical events because they are events in "your" life.
Through reading historical fiction, I have learned many tidbits about history that have survived in my mind over many years. Some of my favorite historical fiction books are the "Dear America Series" and any book by Ann Rinaldi. These are only a few examples of historical fiction. This genre is rich in action, strong characters, and most of all history.
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| Light From Ancient Africa |
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Dr. Betty Patterson Shadrick, of the University of Albany will review Light From Ancient Africa by Na'im Akbar.
In this book Na'im Akbar provides the reader with a clear and concise understanding of the African (Kemetic) origins of psychology.
Light Refreshments served.
This event is open to the public but membership in the Friends is encouraged!
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APL Now Offers Playaways |
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What do you ask, are Playaways?
Well, they're preloaded digital audiobooks.
The devise is like an MP3 player with just the recording of the book on it.
They're now available at the Main Library and the Branches.
There are several interesting fiction and non-fiction selections with many more on their way.
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| Black History Month Films! |
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Mark your calendar for the Tuesdays in February (17 and 24) at 6PM. During the month of February, the Nation celebrates Black History Month and here, at APL, we will be celebrating with a movie series. The February 17th film is Cornbread, Earl and Me which is about a high school basketball star who is mistaken for a murderer. On February 24th, the film is Cabin in the Sky, based on some of the finest entertainers Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Lena Horne.
Call the Main Library for additional information at
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Our friends over at the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce are asking for your vote. In celebration of the region's Quadricentennial, the Chamber has compiled a list of some of the area's most influential events of the past 400 years. The Chamber is asking Capital Region residents to vote on which milestones have had the biggest impact on our region. Voting will take place on the Chamber Website. Only one vote per person is allowed. Voting is open to the public and will be open through Thursday, February 26th.
Stiletto Salon at 1315 Central Avenue in Albany, NY will be offering $.99 haircuts to the unemployed people of New York State for one week beginning Saturday, March 14th 9AM-5PM through Saturday, March 21st 2009 9AM-5PM. To take advantage of this offer, people must show a valid unemployment card and matching ID at time of check-in. An appointment must be made in advance. Christine Galeo, owner of Stiletto Salon, says: "Appearance is important for first impressions when interviewing for a job. Hopefully this will help job seekers."
Want to celebrate Black History Month in style? Get yourself to Proctor's for Arts Night on Friday, February 20 at 5:30 for a free night of lively entertainment!
Do you have questions about day care? Head to the Family Resource Center at 175 Central Avenue on Friday, February 13 from 1 to 2:30PM. The Albany County DSS has the answers you're looking for.
If you're like me, you like the snow but a Spring tease is always welcome. February 20-22, the NYS Museum will host "New York in Bloom." Open from 9:30AM to 5PM, Friday through Sunday. This annual event is one of the most anticipated in the regions. Check out the Museum website for more information.
Learn how to fix your credit and dispute items at a Credit Repair Workshop at the Family Resource Center at 175 Central Avenue, Monday, February 23 at 1-2:30PM. Hosted by Stacy M. Wright Program Coordinator of FRC.
We thought you might like to "save the date" on the City of Albany Bicycle Master Plan Public Meeting scheduled for February 25. It seems the City and the Capital District Transportation Committee is undertaking a Plan to identify a network of bicycle routes to help make cycling a more viable way of getting around. You can drop by and share your thoughts between 4:30 and 6:30 and/or you can attend the presentation and workshop from 6:30 to 8PM. For more info on the Master Plan, call the City at 434-2532 ext. 33 or email them at albanybikeplan@cdtcmpo.org.
DAR hosts their 38th Annual Antiques Show and Sale on February 14 and 15. (Call for hours). Appraisals are available at the Academy of the Holy Names (refreshments for the event are from Kalico Kitchen.) Cost: $5 or $4.50 with one of the cards they've left in our library. Call Donna Bartlett-Ruot at 966-4243 for more information.
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