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Perspectives on Arab Culture
Friends Trivia Night
Books into Movies
French for Kids
Along the Garden Path
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Perspectives on Arab Culture and the Influence of Islam
Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00 PM

NH Humanities scholar Nabil Migalli discusses the cultures of the Middle East, especially the influence of Islam on various nations and people, with an emphasis on the developments in Egypt. Learn more about the status of Arab-American relations both at home and abroad, and explore the impact of the Arab Spring. 

Registration is required for this program due to space limitations.

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We are grateful for the grant provided by the New Hampshire Humanities Council that makes this program possible.
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If you ever had a dollhouse as a child, you'll really appreciate the exhibit in our glass display case this month. Handcrafted scenes created by members of The Granite State Miniatures Club are a delight to marvel at. Don't forget your glasses!
Friends of the Library Trivia Night
Thursday, March 28 at 7 PM
 

Are you smarter than the average bear or possibly a walking trivia encyclopedia?  If you're looking to have an evening of fun then come join The Friends of the Amherst Town Library at the Amherst Country Club for the 1st Annual Trivia Night, Thursday, March 28 at 7pm.  Doors will open at 6:30pm.  Register as an individual, a couple, or create a team of between 8-10 adults to show off your smarts.  The top team will win a cash prize along with bragging rights. Door prizes

donated by by Amherst Country Club, Le Belle Winery, A&E Coffee
Roastery, Gymnastic Village, Aurvara Salon, Longhorn Steakhouse,
Black Forest Cafe to name a few area businesses will be raffled off
throughout the evening.   

 

The cost is $10.00 per player with maximum seating for 100 players. Deadline to register is March 15th.All proceeds will go to support The Friends of the Amherst Town Library Fund, which enables them to offer enrichment programs for the Amherst community.  A cash bar and snacks will be available for purchase.  Registration forms are available at the Amherst Town Library or they can be downloaded here.  If you have any questions, email [email protected]
Read the Book, Watch the Movie!
 
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view a list!
 

It's no surprise that inspirations for movies are often found in books. Whether they are real stories or works of fiction, books do make great movies. Often, we're not even aware that the movie was first a book, although recently it seems Hollywood is taking more and more best-sellers and turning them into feature films.

 

Stop by our display in the library, where each book was made into a movie, and where each movie originated from a book.  You might be surprised at what you find! You can also vote whether or not you liked the movie or the book better for some of the more popular ones, including The Help, The Hunger Games, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

 

And don't forget to check our Facebook page throughout the month, where you can voice your opinion on different topics dealing with books and movies.

Bonjour! Bienvenue a la Bibliotheque!

If your child doesn't know what this means, bring them to the library next Tuesday, March 19th!
Madame Anne Thenin will present a beginning French language program for children ages 3-6 consisting of songs, activities, and a simple craft. Celebrate the "Week of the Francophonie" with this introduction to all things French---tres bien!!  Registration is required, as space is limited.  Please register online, or call 673-2288. 

Along the Garden Path at the Library...

By Marti Warren 

 

Come see the winter garden. You may be asking, what is a "winter garden"? You probably didn't know there is one behind the library! Much of the lovely perennials planted behind the library for everyone's enjoyment during the warmer months, go to sleep for the winter months. They are hoping for a nice covering of snow to tuck them in and melt in the spring as they need to be hydrated for spring growth.

Japanese Umbrella Pine
Umbrella Pine
Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel

 

In the winter, especially around February, if you look closely you might get the opportunity to enjoy the "winter garden".

It shows up clearly with the white snow background. Take a minute to look around. On the far right next to the neighbors red barn is a Witch Hazel shrub. If I hadn't told you, you might have thought it was an early blooming forsythia! The buds are plumping out and usually by the end of March it is in full bloom with its bright yellow blossoms. Another wonderful specimen we are fortunate to have in the garden is the Umbrella Pine (Scladopitys verticillata). It loves the winter and if you look closely, you might find a winter Robin hunkered down, keeping warm in the long rich green thick needles.

 

Winterberry
Winterberry
Star Magnolia
Star Magnolia

To the left of the Umbrella Pine is a Star Magnolia

(Magnolia stellata) shrub.  This is the earliest blooming shrub at the library; it will flower before its leaves open . Unfortunately it comes and goes by quickly; however I love the fuzzy buds that get larger as the days lengthen and get warmer.The little red berries of the Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) have been feasted on by the resident mockingbird and robins by now but the shiny green leaves against the snow show they don't mind the cold!

S
o next time you visit the library, how about walking around back to see what you can see. Discover the extraordinary secrets of the plants that live there! Marcel Proust says, "The real voyage of discovery consists of not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes."
Remember, the library is a happening place and your library card is your ticket to free books, magazines, music, movies, Internet access, enriching programs and much more!

 

Sincerely,

 

Amherst Town Library