Newport News Public Library System                             March 2013
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Music series continues
Unique jewelry created
Teen, kids programs
Adult programs
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 YOU ASK: How will RFID affect Library services? 
WE ANSWER: Shanita Brown, senior librarian at Main Street Library, explains the changes. 
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Macedonia Baptist Church Choir performs Feb. 5 at Main Street Library.
African-American stamp exhibit
Stamps featuring African-Americans were displayed Feb. 14 at Main Street Library.

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Library card The Library System continues its switch to a new system (RFID) to identify and track materials. The new system will allow Library users to use self-service machines to check out materials. Users will need to have their Library cards to scan in order to check out materials. To prepare for this change, Library users who have lost their Library card will get a free one throughout the month of March. Beginning April 1, Library users who do not have a card will be issued one for 50 cents. Staff members will not look up Library card numbers for users after April 1, so be sure to get your free card in March.    

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Music fills Main Street Library
Main Street Library's  six-week program series on "America's Music" featuring film clips, discussions and performances, 6:30-8:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays continues in March. Discussions are led by Kelly Rossum, assistant professor of trumpet and director of jazz studies at Christopher Newport University.
The series is presented by the Friends of the Newport News Public Library and the Library System's Herbert H. Neisser Fund. It is supported by a grant from the Tribeca Film Institute in collaboration with the American Library Association, Tribeca Flashpoint, and the Society for American Music. "America's Music" has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor. No registration is required.
Kountry Kickers Clogging Team
Kountry Kickers Clogging Team performs 7:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, at Main Street Library.

"America's Music" Swing Jazz: Featuring film clips from Ken Burns' Jazz (2001) and "International Sweethearts of Rhythm" (1986), and a musical performance by the Jae Sinnett Trio, Tuesday, March 12, at Main Street Library. Film screening, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., performance 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.  

 

"America's Music" Bluegrass and Country Music: Featuring film clips from "High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass" (1994) and a performance by the Kountry Kickers Clogging Team, Tuesday, March 26, at Main Street Library. Film screening, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., performance 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.  

    

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Teens, adults create unique jewelry at Pearl Bailey Library
Samantha Granger at Pop Tab Jewelry
Samantha Granger works on her creation.
Sylvia Chesters
Sylvia Chesters works on her Pop Tab Jewelry.

Teens and adults created jewelry from materials that are usually discarded during the Pop Tabs Jewelry with an Afrocentric Twist program on Feb. 16 at Pearl Bailey Library. 

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Upcoming programs
Teens and children

Cat in the Hat head only March 1, It's a Seussabration! Children ages 4 - 9 are invited to celebrate the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss, 11 a.m. to noon, Friday, March 1, at Main Street Library. The celebration includes readings from his books, rhyming games and take-home treats. No registration required.

   

Wreck-It Ralph DVD coverMarch 8, 16, Family Movie: 'Wreck it Ralph:'

All ages can enjoy a free showing of the family movie "Wreck it Ralph," 2-4 p.m., on Friday, March 8, at South Morrison Family Education Center, and 3-5 p.m., Saturday, March 16 at Grissom Library. The 2012 animated film is rated PG. No registration is required.

 

Tie-dye T-Shirt March 13, Make-it, Take-it Tie-Dye T-Shirt:

Children ages 9 - 11 can design their own Sharpie Tie-Dye T-shirt to take home, 4-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, at Main Street Library. All supplies provided, and no registration is required.  

 

March 14, Teen Game Night:

Teens ages 12-17 can play a variety of board and card games, and the Library's Wii system for games such as Just Dance, Wii Sports and Super Mario Bros Brawl, 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 14, at Grissom Library. No registration is required.
 

 

Thunderstruck movie poster March 29, Free Movie: 'Thunderstruck:
' All ages can enjoy a free showing of the movie "Thunderstruck," 2-4 p.m., Friday, March 29, at the Library at South Morrison Family Education Center. The 2012 movie is rated PG. No registration required.

 

 

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Adults
Homeschool book covers March 18, Homeschooling Open House: Homeschooling families are invited to Main Street Library for an Open House, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday, March 18, at Main Street Library. Families can explore print resources, including the Homeschooling Collection and genealogy resources, as well as see demonstrations of the new additions to the electronic resources. No registration is required.
    

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