Library e-Notes 
"Laughter is an instant vacation."
 
-Milton Berle
 
Dear ,
 
The other day my 12 year old called to remind me that she was now "on vay-kay".  For her that means she gets to sleep late and watch four back-to-back episodes of The Gilmore Girls (all seven seasons are available on dvd here at APL). 
 
But vacation also means she gets to stay crawled up on the end of the couch entranced in her latest book.  And since she's raced through the teen vampire series, Twilight, finished the first in the dragon series, Eragon and whizzed through the Wedding Planners Daughter, she's switching between Adeles Geres, Troy and Alison Bechdel's graphic novel, Fun Home (my companion's book club selection).
 
Said companion has a stack of paperbacks from the Book Cellar here at the Main Library ready for our vacation trip, and I'm relishing the selection of my favorite magazines like Dwell, the New Yorker and my guilty pleasure, People, for the long travel.  I'm even going to try one of the new digital audio books on a Playaway. Two weeks ago I checked out the Fodor's guide for our destination and scoped out the must do's. 
 
Hey, I work here at the Library, but even I'm amazed at all that we get with our library cards!
 
So if you're planning a trip, make sure to stop by and load up
on all your vacation entertainment and information,
 
or
 
if you're having a staycation this year, visit APL, or any library for that matter, to get your fill of everything book, dvd, cd, and magazine related.
 
And,
 
For Kids and Teens this week, APL has programs like:
 
 Iron Chef - Tuesday, 2/17, 3-4pm, Main Library
Wii Sports - Tuesday, 2/17, 3-5pm, Delaware Branch
 Hip Hop Teen Night - Thursday 2/19, 6:30-8:30pm, Main Library
High School Musical 3 - Thursday, 2/19, 2-4pm, Delaware Branch
Game Night - Thursday, 2/19, 4:30-6pm, Howe Branch
 
 
See you next week and don't forget to visit APL when you're on vacation!
 
Cordially,
 
Elissa Kane
on behalf of the Albany Public Library 
Library Programs
The Religious Case Against Belief

  friends
Join the Friends at their noontime program on Tuesday, February 24th. 
 
Christopher Ringwald, editor of The Evangelist will review the James P. Carse book which is a provocative, insightful explanation for why it is that belief - not religion - keeps us in a perilous state of willful ignorance.
 
Light Refreshments served.
 
This event is open to the public but membership in the Friends is encouraged!

 
Vanguard - Albany Symphony
Orchestra
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 Our eNotes may be a little late next week, so we're reminding you now to put this wonderful event on your calendar. These monthly sneak peeks are always a treat.
 
Join us in the Large Auditorium on Thursday, February 26 at high noon for
Rossini - La Scala di Seta, Overture
Robert Beaser: Guitar Concerto
Beethhoven: Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"
Cabin in the Sky!
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 Mark your calendar for the Tuesday in February the 24th at 6PM for a free viewing of Cabin in the Sky.
This film is based on some of the finest entertainers Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Lena Horne. 
 
Call the Main Library for additional information at
427-4300.
A Few Items of Note
Drop by Bombers on Lark Street on Thursday, February 19th for
a little summer in the wintertime at the Bomber's Beach Bash 2009! Have a (Beach) ball while helping to raise money for the Capital City Rescue Mission. $5 donation at the door and ALL proceeds will go directly to the Capital City Rescue Mission. Beachwear encouraged!
 
Don't forget, we're still doing income tax returns at APL. Saturdays are walk in days, and Wednesdays are by appointment only. I understand, the folks in the community are keeping our tax preparers very busy. So, come on in or call for a Wednesday appointment today at 427-4303. 
 
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!
 
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.
 
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