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Read Across America Party

Practice SAT Test

A Cappella Night

Big Truck Day

Women's History Month @ Your Library

Investing Today

Music & Motion

Wings, Worms & Wonder Nature Program

Blood Pressure & Stroke Screenings

The Artist's Garden

Advanced Genealogy Class

Crafting Classes @ Your Library

Pansy Sale

Family Movie Night

Teen Movie Night

Book & Film Discussions

Knit & Crochet Club

Read to the Dogs

Preschool Classes

English Language Civics Classes

Used Book and Bake Sales

Socrates Cafe

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February 15, 2015

Fiction

1. The girl on the train (Hawkins)
2. Obsession in death (Robb)
3. All the light we cannot see (Doerr)
4. Private Vegas (Patterson/Paetro)
5. A spool of blue thread (Tyler)
6. The nightingale (Hannah)
7. Motive (Kellerman)
8. Gray mountain (Grisham)
9. Saint Odd (Koontz)
10. Crash and burn (Gardner)
11. Trigger warning (Gaiman)
12. Twelve days (Berenson)
13. Blood infernal (Rollins)
14. Hope to die (Patterson)
15. The escape (Baldacci)

Non-Fiction

1. The food babe way (Hari/Hyman)
2. The 20/20 diet (McGraw)
3. Killing Patton (O'Reilly/Dugard)
4. The life-changing magic of tidying up (Kondo)
5. Being mortal (Gawande)
6. Believer (Axelrod)
7. God, guns, grits and gravy (Huckabee)
8. The new family cookbook (America's Test Kitchen)
9. Yes, please (Poehler)
10. Money master the game (Robbins)
11. Thug kitchen (Thug Kitchen)
12. Everything I learned about love I learned brom a Little Golden Book (Muldrow)
13. Make it ahead (Garten)
14. What if? (Munroe)
15. You can, you will (Osteen)

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ISSUE: # 78

MARCH 2015

FROM THE DIRECTOR, CARRIE TURNER

Hard to believe, looking outside, that there are only 20 days left until Spring. Fortunately, we have a great line-up of programs this month to tempt you to venture out into the cold. Some like our garden-related classes and pansy sales even foreshadow warmer weather!

We received official notice this week that our digital media lab grant proposal in the amount of $26,550, was successful. Many thanks to those who responded to our survey in support of our application. Stay tuned for exciting details about this project.

We are still collecting responses to our Overdrive survey . We want to know what you like and don't like about this free service for delivering ebooks and downloadable audiobooks. Many of the comments so far have focused on the nature and content of the collection and that is very helpful to us. Montgomery County libraries provide access to almost 4 million physical items. Our Overdrive collection, however, is in its infancy, containing approximately 12,000 ebooks and 7,000 digital audiobooks. Similarly, Zinio, our electronic magazine service, consists of 136 popular subscriptions. Unlike print books, digital editions are controlled by a vast array of mind-numbing rules and conditions imposed by the publisher. Some titles go away after 26 or 52 circulations Others, that would cost under $20 on Amazon or iTunes, are $80 - $105 in the library marketplace. It is a challenge but we are committed to providing these formats. Again, many thanks to those who completed the survey.

Finally, promoting preschool literacy in support of school readiness is one of our highest priorities. This month, we celebrate Read Across America with all things Seuss. In April, we will be distributing free copies of the One Book, Every Young Child title, Number One Sam, written and illustrated by Greg Pizzoli. We will also be launching a new initiative entitled 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. If you are responsible for a very young child, please, please, please, read aloud to them everyday. Bring them to the library. Sign them up for our reading programs. Share songs and fingerplays with them. These and other literacy strategies are the foundation of lifelong learning and our library's mission.

See you at the library (and on Facebook)!

Carrie Turner

Director

What I am currently reading: Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas. Book 3 of the Throne of Glass series.

What I am currently listening to: The Signature of All Things, written by Elizabeth Gilbert, read by Juliet Stevenson.

For other great suggestions, checkout the March 2015 Library Reads list compiled by and voted on by librarians across the country.

READ ACROSS AMERICA - A CELEBRATION OF READING & DR. SEUSS
Elkins Park branch Thursday, March 5 @ 7 pm Special guest reader will be author/illustrator Zachariah OHora. Seuss-y games, refreshments, songs and take-away craft and goody bags complete the fun!

FREE PRACTICE SAT TEST
Elkins Park branch Saturday, March 7 @ 10:30 am to 3 pm For students in 10th & 11th grades Online registration required. Space is limited. Take a free SAT practice test. Scores are not recorded. Participants should bring a #2 pencil and calculator. Register online only.

A CAPPELLA NIGHT
Elkins Park branch Wednesday, March 11 @ 7 pm The Suspensions, an all-male a cappella group from West Chester University brings an evening of song to the library on their annual Spring Break tour.

BIG TRUCK DAY
Glenside branch Saturday, March 14 @ 10 am to noon Explore an awesome display of big rigs in our parking lot.

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

East Cheltenham branch
Monday, March 30 @ 7 pm
Molly Pitcher: Wagoneer to Cannoneer
All ages.
Registration requested.
Molly Pitcher, portrayed by Kim Hanley, will share how she helped her husband's cannon crew during the American Revolution. This interactive program includes a demonstration of loading and firing a cannon, 18th century kitchen and household objects, period dancing and more.

La Mott branch
Saturday, March 7 @ 12:30 pm
Standing on My Sisters' Shoulders
All ages.
Film screening presented by Joan and Bob Sadoff. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

INVESTING TODAY FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASS
Glenside branch Thursday, March 12 @ 7 pm For adults Registration suggested How to start, maintain and grow your portfolio. Presented by the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs. A financial literacy initiative.

MUSIC & MOVEMENT WITH MISS OULIANA
La Mott branch Thursdays in March @ 11:15 am For preschoolers and their caregivers. Registration required. Explore Russian culture, musical instruments, movements and sounds with Miss Ouliana. Call 215-635-4419 or email to register.

WINGS, WORMS & WONDER NATURE PROGRAM
Glenside branch Friday, March 13 @ 4 pm Ages 3+ Registration suggested. Join us for a nature program with author Kelly Johnson.

BLOOD PRESSURE & STROKE SCREENING CLINIC
Elkins Park branch Friday, March 20 @ 2-3 pm Free drop-in screenings by Abington Health. A health literacy initiative.

THE ARTIST'S GARDEN
Elkins Park branch American Impressionism & the Garden Movement 1887-1920 Monday, March 30 @ 7 pm Registration required. Lecture by a Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts education in conjunction with the exhibition detailing the story of impressionism and the growing popularity of gardening as a middle-class pursuit.

ADVANCED GENEALOGY CLASS
La Mott branch Saturday, March 21 @ 1 pm Fannie Moore Murray, genealogist will lead this workshop on advanced family research techniques.

CRAFTING CLASSES @ YOUR LIBRARY

Pre-registration is required for all programs. Participation may be limited by age, class size or space limitations as determined by library staff or instructor.

Busy Builders: Playgrounds

Wednesday, March 11 @ 6:30 pm
Ages 6 months to 10 years old

Registration required

Design your dream playground using a variety of blocks.

Elkins Park branch

Adult Pottery Class - Bud Vases

Wednesday, March 25 @ 7 pm

Registration required

Make bud vases or pencil holders out of clay. All supplies provided. Projects are fired off-site and the pick-up date at the library will be announced.

Glenside branch
Bands & Bricks
Rainbow Loom & Legos

Mondays @ 4 pm
Ages 5+
Work on your Rainbow Loom and/or Lego project in a group setting and swap tips and techniques. Some supplies provided. Bring your own loom and bands. Legos provided.

PANSY SALE
East Cheltenham branch Thursday, March 19 Friday, March 20 Saturday, March 21 @ 10 am to 5 pm or until sold out Beautiful pansies for spring planting.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Elkins Park branch Monday, March 16 @ 6:30 pm Screening Big Hero 6 (PG, (c) Walt Disney Pictures) Registration requested. Join us for Baymax-themed crafts, popcorn and a great film. Attendance is limited to the safe capacity of the room.

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT
Glenside branch Tuesday, March 31@ 6:30 pm Ages 13+ Screening The Hunger Games - Mockingjay Part 1 (PG-13, (c) Lions Gate Films) Popcorn too. Attendance is limited to the safe capacity of the room.

BOOK & FILM DISCUSSIONS
Elkins Park branch Book Club Thursday, March 19 @ 1 pm Discussing the short stories "The Resemblance Between a Violin and a Coffin" by Tennessee Williams and "Greenleaf" by Flannery O'Connor. New members welcome. Glenside branch Book Club Tuesday, March 24 @ 7 pm Join us for coffee, conversation and discussion. This month's title is Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple.

KNIT & CROCHET CLUB
Bring your projects and questions. All skill levels welcome. Elkins Park branch Wednesday, March 18 @ 7 pm Glenside branch Tuesday, March 3 @ 6:30 pm

READ TO THE DOGS

Elkins Park branch

Wednesdays, March 4 & 18 @ 4:30-5:30

For readers up to age 10. Register for a 20 minute reading session.

Glenside branch

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Tuesdays, March 10 & 24 @ 4 pm

Practice reading with therapy dog Maji. For beginning and reluctant readers.

MARCH PRESCHOOL CLASSES

Toddler and preschool storytime classes teach creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and the foundation of reading and math through stories, songs and finger plays. Some of our classes also include sign language and crafts to reinforce these concepts.

East Cheltenham

Toddler Class
Mondays @ 10:30 am
Ages Babies to 3
Stories, rhymes, music and movement with an emphasis on science topics.

Preschool Class
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am
Ages 3 to 5
Stories, rhymes, music and movement with a craft.

Babies Bop
Saturdays, March 7 & 21 @ 10:30 am
Ages Babies to 2
Registration requested.
Music, songs, finger plays and interactive books.

Elkins Park

Teensy Tales Storytime Class

Tuesdays @ 10:30 am

Stories, music, and fun for the under 3 set.

Once Upon a Storytime Class
Wednesdays @ 10:30 am

Stories and crafts for ages 3 to 5

Glenside

Toddler Storytime Class

Mondays @ 10:30 am
For children ages 1 to 2

Also open to infants and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime Class

Thursdays @ 10:30 am
Stories, music and a craft for ages 3 to 5.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & CIVICS CLASSES

Glenside branch
Thursdays @ 6:00 pm

Saturdays @ 10 am

For English language learners who plan to seek US citizenship. Classes include discussion, conversation, writing, current events, reading and more.

USED BOOK SALES

East Cheltenham branch

Used Book Sales

Tuesdays @ 1 to 3 pm

Tuesday, March 10 @ 7 to 8:45 pm

Wednesday, March 11 @ 7 to 8:45 pm

Friday, March 13 @ 1 to 4:45 pm

Saturday, March 14 @ 10 am to 3:45 pm

Elkins Park branch

Used Book Sale

Friday, March 20 @ 2 to 5:30 pm

Saturday, March 21 @ 10 am to 3:30 pm
Sunday, March 22 @ 1 to 3:30 pm

SOCRATES CAFE
Glenside branch Thursday, February 5 @ 2 pm Tuesday, February 17 @ 7 pm Join your neighbors in a discussion of provocative issues.

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