Thursday, April 05, 2007

Upcoming Events at HPL Date Description Apr 5 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 5 5:30 pm National Organization of Women Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 7 9:30 - 11:00 am Great Books Group Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 7 9:30 - 11:30 am Hands-On Genealogy Workshop Hackley Public Library, Local History Department. For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 7 1:00 - 3:00 pm Rainbow Easter Eggs Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Make amazing Easter Eggs, with multicolored swirls, dots, and stripes. Eggs are dipped again and again to build up a rainbow of colors. Drop in anytime during this family event. To take part, bring tow or more hardboiled eggs. For more information call 231-722-7276, x 230. Apr 9 11:00 am Toddler Time Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and caregivers attend Toddler Time storytime together. The simple books and sctivities are just right for kids under 3. Signup required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 9 6:00 - 7:00 pm Alpha Kappa Alpha Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 9 7:00 pm Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 10 10:00 am - 11:30 am Ulysses Group Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. For more information call 231-722-7276 Apr 10 6:00 pm Getting Published Hackley Public Library. Roger Rapoport will talk about the publishing industry and how to get published. For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 10 6:45 pm Toddler Time Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and caregivers attend Toddler Time storytime together. The simple books and sctivities are just right for kids under 3. Signup required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 11 6:00 - 9:00 pm Yarnspinners Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. For more information call 231-722-7276 Apr 12 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 14 1:00 pm Booksigning Hackley Public Library. Shirley Tindall, a local author, will be on hand to sign her new book, "Riding on God's Coattails". For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 14 2:00 pm Writer's Workshop Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Join children's writer, Janie Lynn Panagopoulos for an afternoon of writing fun. Author of a dozen popular books, she’ll show kids ways to be better storytellers and writers. The interactive session de-mystifies the writing process. Expect plenty of how-to tips for building a plot, creating characters, and formatting a story. Students will go home with all they need to know to write a story. A book sale and autographing follow the workshop. Registration required. Call 722-7276, x 230. Apr 16 11:00 am Toddler Time Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and caregivers attend Toddler Time storytime together. The simple books and sctivities are just right for kids under 3. Signup required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 16 4:00 - 5:30 pm Friends of HPL Board Meeting Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. For more information call 231-722-7276 Apr 16 7:00 pm Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 17 5:30 - 7:30 pm HPL Board Meeting Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. For more information call 231-722-7276 Apr 17 6:00 - 8:00 pm Hands-On Genealogy Workshop Hackley Public Library, Local History Department. For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 17 6:45 pm Toddler Time Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and caregivers attend Toddler Time storytime together. The simple books and sctivities are just right for kids under 3. Signup required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 19 5:00 - 7:00 pm Friends of HPL Book Sale Gala Torrent House. FOL members only. For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 19 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 20 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friends of Hackley Public Library Annual Book Sale Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276 Apr 21 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friends of Hackley Public Library Annual Book Sale Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276 Apr 21 9:30 - 11:00 am Great Books Group Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. For more information call 231-722-7276. 11:24:16 AM     New Links on our web for the week of April 5, 2007 Health National Foundation for Celiac Awareness "this website provides some information on the disease and related matters." (SR) Holidays Easter Symbols, Icons, Legends, Lore and Customs "An archivist from a greeting card company "explains the meaning of the word 'Easter' and highlights the origin of Easter customs." Customs and symbols discussed include Easter eggs, Easter bunny, Easter lily, hot cross buns, dogwood trees and crosses, Easter parade and wearing new clothes, Easter sunrise service, and Easter weather superstitions. Includes a link to material about Passover." (LII) Wesak (Buddha Day) -- First Full Moon in May "Wesak or Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, celebrates the Buddha's birthday, enlightenment and death. It is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar. In Japanese Buddhism, 8th April marks the birth of the Buddha, 8th December his enlightenment and 15th February his death." "Discusses Wesak traditions and activities, Buddhist beliefs, suggested classroom activities, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) site with learning resources for home and school." (LII) Homework Physics Applets "The interactive applets are divided into four sections, including mechanics, thermodynamics, astrophysics, and energy & environment. In total, there are over thirty different applets, and they include those that illustrate the concepts of potential energy, Kepler’s Third Law, and atomic emission. The site also includes a listing of credits, a help section, and information about this initiative." (SR) Math Lessons "there are thirty free lessons here, and they cover such topics as probability, symbolic logic, understanding percent, and number theory." (SR) Librarian Links The Library History Buff "This site promotes the appreciation, enjoyment, and preservation of library history. It features illustrated commentary and links to related sites in the areas of "librariana" (about collecting library artifacts and memorabilia, with a list of collectible items), library history (such as Carnegie libraries and membership libraries), and postal librariana. From retired librarian Larry T. Nix." (LII) Reference Desk GeoData.gov: U.S. Maps & Data "This site "is a geographic information system (GIS) portal, also known as the Geospatial One-Stop," "designed to facilitate communication and sharing of geographic data and resources to enhance government efficiency and improve citizen services." Search for federal, state, and local geographic data, maps (such as of transportation and natural hazards), and statistics. Also includes discussions of key resources for topics such as atmosphere and climate, business, and human health. Part of USA.gov." (LII) Science Astronomy 162: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology "this particular resource deals with the course Astronomy 162, which covers stars, galaxies, and cosmology." (SR) Saturn Moons Explorer: Titan "This particular site provides an overview of Titan, courtesy of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory" (SR) 11:21:29 AM

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