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Interview with Rachel Strayer

This is a continuation to an article published in the Library newsletter, "From the Stacks" (Spring 2014 edition) Click here to read.

Rachel Strayer earned her Master of Arts degree and her Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing/Playwriting at Wilkes University. She is a writer as well as a professor, teaching classes at Keystone College and Marywood University. Every summer, Rachel teaches playwriting classes for teens here at the Library. Also every summer, her company Ghostlight Productions produces Shakespeare in the Park at South Abington Park. This year? Macbeth!

How is Shakespeare still relevant today? What will modern audiences appreciate? 

Shakespeare is relevant today because his plays deal with the same themes we see in life; from the common emotions of love, jealousy, anger and joy to the news-worthy tragedies of murder, revenge, and abuse. This year's choice of play is no different. For a modern comparison, if you liked watching the downfall of Breaking Bad's Walter White, the character of Macbeth takes a similar (albeit, drug-free) descent. He starts as a good, moral man who just wants to provide for his family (in this case, the devious Lady Macbeth). For the sake of his ambition, however, he constantly compromises his morality, slowing evolving into a completely different man. It's a fascinating process to watch, and while we may not face such dramatic ethical quandaries in our own lives, most of us know what it's like to face a moral compromise for something we really want. If we give in, how does that change us? I think modern audiences will find a lot to connect with in this production. 

Why do you believe community theatre is important? 

There are too many answers to this question! When all is said and done, quality community theatre brings people together. Local theatre artists gather to share their gifts, we're supported financially by local businesses, and everyone is welcome to come to a free show in our beautiful community park.  From start to finish, this production is created by the community, for the community, and it allows us all to bond in a way that wouldn't otherwise be possible.

How can community members get involved with Ghostlight Productions? 

We are always looking for new people to audition! But even if you've never desired to be in the limelight, there are still ways people can help out. We are looking for individuals who are willing to help with fundraising, set building, set painting, and so much more. We are also looking for people who are business-minded or who design websites and would like to offer their time and services to make Ghostlight a stronger company. We thrive on having people involved who are passionate about theatre and who want to use their talents. And as always, we're looking for anyone - businesses and individuals - who would like to support Ghostlight Productions financially. We love being able to offer free Shakespeare in the Park to our community, but of course, no production is actually free to put on. We're extremely grateful to those who help us with the financial burden. Anyone interested in getting involved in any capacity should email us at: info@ghostlightproductions.org 

They're AWEsome!

Have you visited the children's area and seen our new AWE learning stations?

One was purchased through the efforts of a grant writer.
One was purchased using funds raised at the 2013 Dorothy Boccella Holiday Marketplace.

Both are self-contained computer systems designed to be dynamic experiences for kids to get creative and learn at the same time. Dozens of games, interactive characters, music, art, math, science, & more!

Bring your kids and have them give these computers a try. Use the mouse and keyboard, or switch to the touchscreen! The AfterSchool Edge is designed for elementary-age kids, while the Early Literacy Station is meant for preschoolers. However, kids of all ages have been enjoying either one!

Check out this great Abington Journal article for more info.

GET YOURSELF ORGANIZED IN THE NEW YEAR

Are you resolved to research your family genealogy? Visit the Library and use our edition of ANCESTRY.COM and other resources! Here's an article to get you organized... Happy Hunting!

Your Most Important New Year's Resolution - Get (and Stay) Organized," by Carolyn Barkley

(This article was written for the blog, www.genealogyandfamilyhistory.com on January 6, 2012, by the late Carolyn Barkley.)

I find it hard to believe that it's once again time for my annual get-organized-article. Facebook has recently been full of genealogists working on their goals [for the past year]. Are you one of them? If so, I hope that one (or more) of your goals has to do with organization of your papers and files.

Did you, like me, promise yourself last January that you would organize your research files and the piles of related papers decorating your work area floor, or perhaps your dining room table?

How successful were you in keeping your promises to yourself? Did you actually buy the office supplies, only to leave them sitting in the original store bags that you regularly step over and around? Have you piled more research paperwork on top of them? Are they still in the trunk of your car?

I know I have made similar resolutions every year for many years, but many of the offending piles are still under the eaves calling to me in increasingly strident tones in the wee hours of the morning - but I don't have any supplies in the back of my Jeep. I actually accomplished a filing and organization project last spring, prior to attending the National Genealogical Conference in Charleston, South Carolina. In preparing for research into the Rowell family (of Charleston, and Marion County, South Carolina), I decided that it was a perfect time to put my organizational suggestions into action. The end result was a three-ring binder organized into almost twenty Rowell family groups. Preceded by a pedigree chart summarizing the family relationships, each separate section included a family group sheet, copies of census records and other documents, and applicable pages from the Find a Grave website. While researching in the South Carolina Room at the Charleston County Public Library, I was easily able to move from family group to family group, locate all pertinent documents, and add information as needed. (Yes, I could have taken a digital version with me, but sometimes I find it easier to have the printed page when I'm researching and to make the updates to the electronic files later). Based on that experience, I plan to create several other notebooks, perhaps one in anticipation of my research trip to Salt Lake City later this month. The Rowell notebook experience allows me to feel virtuous enough to share, once again, the following tips with you as you develop your 2012 genealogical resolutions.

Before you file the first piece of paper, develop a clear and easily understandable organizational scheme for your files. My choice was family group sheets, but how you organize your files should be based on what best supports your research and your work methods. You might choose to file by surname, by generation, by geographical location, or by time period.

I suggest that you create and maintain your family research files digitally, printing them as needed for a specific research trip. (Some of us exist without paper better than others, and that's okay.) If you are keeping the files on your computer, make sure your file names are not cryptic (you'll want to know what they contain at-a-glance later) and group them in equally well-named folders. (And always - backup, backup, backup!) If you are keeping the files in printed form, decide whether you will use notebooks, as I did in the Rowell example, or hanging file folders. If you choose the latter format, in addition to labeling the main folder, clearly label individual file folders within each hanging file. This combination of files and labels will allow you to make adjustments in your filing scheme as your retrieval needs increase or become more sophisticated.

Take time for some fun. Visit your local office supply store to see what types of organizational software is available, as well as what physical folders and storage systems are available for print materials. While at the store, invest in a good label maker to produce consistent, readable labels for your physical files. If you lack space for a file cabinet - even a short narrow one - look for stackable containers that will accommodate your folders and that will fit under your desk or table, on book shelves, or in your closet. You should also buy a portable hard-drive to keep your backup files safe, or consider moving them to a storage utility such as DropBox or iCloud.

As you begin to set up your files and folders, pace yourself over several sessions. In order to keep from being discouraged, set yourself an attainable goal for each "cleanup" session. Tackle one pile of unorganized documents at a time, and place each document in its appropriate folder, or scan it into an appropriate file and folder. IMPORTANT: Handle each document ONCE. Do NOT separate the pile into separate piles and then even more separate files until you have no more floor space and can't reach the file container. To repeat - pick up a document ONCE. Analyze its contents and decide where it belongs. Place it or scan it into its appropriate file and folder. If you are scanning, decide if you must keep the original document. Ask yourself if there is anything intrinsically valuable in the physical copy, or is the information contained in it the most important thing.

If the latter, you may wish to discard the print copy. Repeat these actions, over time, until you have completed all of the piled-up papers and the carpet/chair/desk/table you forgot you owned can be seen once again. When you are finished, congratulate yourself on a job well doneand admire the new spaciousness of your room. Treat yourself to chocolate or wine - better yet both - BUT...Make a new resolution to prevent the dreaded piles from returning. This resolution will not be as difficult to accomplish as you might think if you employ one basic strategy in the future. As soon as possible after every research trip, write a research report "for the file." In the report, set out your research findings, analyze their impact on your project, and set new goals for any future research on this person or topic. Attach to the report all the documents that pertain to the research just completed and immediately scan or place in the appropriate file or folder. Voila! No piles of stray documents on the floor, no lost documents. Instead you have an easily retrievable report that will provide you with all of the information what you need for future research.

To help with your organizational process, as well add to your knowledge of research methodologies, you may want to consider the following titles:

Managing a Genealogical Project, by William Dollarhide. Updated and Revised Edition (1999, reprinted 2001).

Handybook for Genealogists. 11th ed. (2006, but currently out of print).

The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy by Val Greenwood. 3rd ed.

(2000, reprinted 2005).

Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians, by Elizabeth Shown Mills. (2001, reprinted 2010).

Evidence Explained. Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace, by Elizabeth Shown Mills. 2nd ed. (2009, reprinted 2010).

How to Climb Your Family Tree: Genealogy for Beginners, by Harriet Stryker-Rodda. (1977, reprinted 1995).

Organizing Your Family History Search, by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack (Betterway Books, 1999).

The Organized Family Historian, by Ann Carter Fleming (Rutledge Hill Press, 2004).

The Family History Research Toolkit: Forms & Charts for Genealogical Research (CD-ROM), by Michael Hait (2008, repr. 2012).

Author Spotlight: Jeanne Moran (Part 2)

Local author Jeanne Moran has just published RISKING EXPOSURE, a novel featuring fourteen-year-old Sophie: amateur photographer and member of Hitler Youth. We asked her what the writing process was like, and she answers below.



The one step which helped me the most was writing a log-line or a pitch, sometimes called a story in a sentence. Mine was "When fourteen-year old amateur photographer and Hitler Youth member Sophie Adler contracts polio, she unintentionally starts a journey from which there is no return, one that changes her status from Nazi insider to Nazi target." I taped it over my computer and referred to it every time I wrote. That sentence kept me focused on my overall plan for the novel and kept my ever-wandering imagination in check. So I learned that a writer can plan and outline, but has to be open to change during the first draft. And as we go through the editing process we have to be merciless, cutting beloved characters and carefully crafted scenes that don't advance the story.

During the course of researching the setting and the historical details, I read 60+ books and quite a few articles in era magazines and newspapers. I watched dozens of documentaries including interviews with former members of Hitler Youth. I also researched polio, the symptoms and treatment and aftermath that so many thousands of people around the world endured. I corresponded with an archivist at the March of Dimes (formerly called the National Polio Foundation) and he shared a wealth of information about polio and its rehab. I contacted the Library of Congress in Washington DC, and with a few days’ notice, they pulled original Nazi newspapers and photographs from off-site storage and brought them to the main library. What an amazing experience, to don white gloves and handle the actual items from 75 years ago. I used their scanners and my own digital camera to photograph what I needed and brought home over a hundred images on my memory stick.

 I traveled to Munich Germany (yes, I went to Munich to research my novel!) and walked the streets where Sophie would have lived. I figured out where she would have gone to school and to church and walked through the English Garden Park where some key events in the novel take place. While there I also visited the Munich city archives, where the librarian allowed me to view 1930s city maps and photos and shared copies of them. Above all else, the trip to Munich helped me create what I hope is an authentic feel for the setting. I also did some less typical research. On ebay, I bought a 1938 Sears Roebuck catalog to see what products were in common use at the time. Since Sophie is an amateur photographer, I also bought a 1930s German camera that she might have used so I could describe its use accurately. Amazingly, I found a video on You Tube of the actual Nazi procession which figures in the final scene of the novel. Who knew?

Join us here at the library for an Author Talk featuring Jeanne on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30PM. Please register.

Author Spotlight: Jeanne Moran (Part 1)

Local author Jeanne Moran has just published RISKING EXPOSURE, a novel featuring fourteen-year-old Sophie: amateur photographer and member of Hitler Youth. We asked her what the writing process was like, and she answers below.

I had published articles and short pieces in national magazines, but before Risking Exposure I had never attempted a novel-length work. In order to learn how-on-earth-do-I-write-something-that-long, I took two novel-writing courses a couple years apart. Both helped enormously at different stages of the novel’s development, teaching me about research, planning, outlining, and self-editing. But like most things, I didn't really know how-to until I jumped in feet first and did it, made mistakes, and learned from them.

I started jotting down ideas for this novel about six years ago, and originally planned for it to be part historical fiction, part fantasy. I wrote each planned scene on an index card, and taped each card in sequence on the long roll of postal paper which was my storyline. My idea was to take down one index card, put flesh on that scene through narrative and dialogue, then flip it over - scene written. Do that a few dozen times, and my novel would be done. Right? Wrong. By scene 2, my characters felt restricted by the plot. By scene 3, my characters began to rebel and I'd find a scene was moving in a direction I hadn't intended. The whole work suddenly became an undisciplined mess, especially the fantasy elements I’d planned - they just didn’t work at all. By scene 4, my characters were on strike and my entire novel was stuck. I had to step back and analyze this train wreck.

By reading lots of books and articles about the writing process and with the help of the Writers Group at the Dietrich, I realized the characters had become pawns in my plotline and weren't living, breathing humans. So I ditched the structure of index cards and postal paper and sketched out fuller character arcs. I spent more time planning each character's growth, allowed them room to breathe, show their own weaknesses and develop their own strengths. Then I began to write scenes involving character interaction, not worrying about where exactly the scene would fall in the final product. Somehow, the plot reorganized itself in a more organic way. The fantasy elements went into a ‘deleted scenes’ folder and the novel became pure historical fiction. I plan to use those fantasy pieces in another novel, so they won't be wasted. 

Stay tuned for more from Jeanne! And, join us here at the library for an Author Talk featuring Jeanne on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30PM. Please register in December.

Not Just for Kids

Hey, adults!

Library programming isn't just for kids.

We know you're busy. We know you have other things to do.

But why not check out our info table full of programs just for you? Take advantage of a variety of free events that will instruct and inspire you.

Looking to make smarter food choices this holiday season? Register for Eating Well (Despite the holidays!) to hear from a dietitian and get ideas for family dinners. Thursday, December 5, 6:30-7:30PM.

Need some theater in your life? Check out Barrymore's Ghost, a dramatic reading of the play presented by actor Robert Hughes. Sunday, December 1, 3PM.

Want to make some new friends and play games at the same time? Try Mah Jongg on Tuesdays at 1PM, Bridge on Tuesdays at 1PM and Wednesdays at 10AM, or Scrabble on Thursdays at 1PM.

Don't forget to check our table as soon as you come in the library (on your left). Register for these programs and others by stopping by or giving us a call at 570-587-3440.

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Scare Yourself Silly @ Your Library

Looking for something spooky?

Want to lose yourself in a story that makes your skin crawl?

You've come to the right place!

Take a look at our new display case in front of the dvd section. Each month we will be featuring a new display of materials.

In October, the shelves are full of fright!

The classic Hitchcock film, The Birds, may have dated special effects but is still plenty unsettling. Why are birds attacking Bodega Bay?

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Can't get enough of vampires? Try Dracula: The Undead, sequel to the original novel. Written by the great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker, Dacre Stoker, along with Ian Holt, Dracula documentarian, this story is sure to chill you to the bone.

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Visit a remote island along with sixteen-year-old Juliet Moreau, as she tries to discover the truth about her father's dangerous experiments on animals. The Madman's Daughter is a Gothic thriller by Megan Shepherd that was inspired by the H.G. Well's classic, The Island of Dr. Moreau.

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When the snow started, the group of teenagers stuck at school never could have imagined the blizzard that would keep them isolated for days. After the power goes out, a seemingly innocent snowfall turns into a battle for survival. Trapped by Michael Northrop.

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Kaffeeklatsch: Practice German Among Friends

Hallo liebe Kaffeeklatsch freunde!

Hello dear Kaffeeklatsch friends!

 

Wir treffen uns am Donnerstag 31 October 2013 in der Abington Community Library – wie immer 19:00 uhr.

We meet, as usual at the Abington Community Library Thursday October 31 2013 at 7:00 PM.

Please come no matter how not-so-fluent your German language skill is presently. The idea and origin of the Kaffeeklatsch is to wake up your interest and curiosity about the German language and stir up what you once learned or experienced with the German language…to have FUN with it!

Wir werden langsam und deutlich sprechen und zuhoeren.

We will speak slowly and clearly and listen to each other.

Freu mich auf Donnerstag!

Es gruesst euch,

Ilona

Your Smart Card

Did you know that September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month? All month long, we are celebrating the smartest card in our wallets!

So what does this mean for you?

First, if you have lost your card, the usual $2 fee is waived all this month. Replace your card completely free, no questions asked!

Next, we've got a free gift for people that sign up for a card in September. A free gift besides the library card, that is! Spread the word to friends that you know don't have a card.

Receiving your library card is the first step in getting all kinds of information.

What will you do with your library card?

• Get an 'A' on your next assignment?
• Research your family tree?
• Get the latest bestseller?
• Try a new technology?
• Download magazines and books from home?
• Study a new language?
• See Sebastian Junger at the Cultural Center on October 3? (Get your free tickets at the main desk!)
• Connect with a helpful librarian?
• Learn to better manage your finances?
• Hear your favorite songs?

Endless opportunities await those who take advantage of their "smart card."

See you around the library,

Laura

On behalf of the ACL

Every Day is Earth Day @ Your Library

As part of our mission, the Abington Community Library offers receptacles for recycling the following: American flags, eye glasses, cell phones, ink jet cartridges, and special items on occasion.  Check under our events table (to the left as soon as you enter the library) for donation bins.

Of course we always welcome your gently used books (for all ages), DVDs, CDs, and talking books on disc for our Friends Book Sales.

Recently we were given a list of "Hard to Recycle Items," put together by Susan McLane, South Abington Township secretary. This alphabetized list explains where to drop off anti-freeze to television sets to everything in between.

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Did you know you can recycle mercury thermometers? Did you realize you have to pull the freon out of old refrigerators and AC units before recycling? Do you know how to prep paint before trashing the cans?

It's all in that document. The complete document can be found on our website  under the link to Resource Help on the right side of the document.

If you are unsure about something you would like to recycle or donate, give us a call before bringing it. We will let you know before you bring it all the way here.

Laura

On behalf of the ACL

Download Free Magazines Thru Your Library!

Grab your library card and get ready to download digital copies of your favorite magazines!

New through the Lackawanna County Library System, Zinio is a subscription service that all library card holders may use for free.

The library system now has more than 100 magazine titles available for digital download to your computer or mobile device.

Start here at our catalog to find the magazines you'd like to borrow:  https://www.rbdigital.com/northeastlibrarydistrict/service/zinio/landing. Create an account using your library card number and email address, and you are ready to get started!

If you download the free Zinio app from the app store, you will be able to read these magazines straight from your digital device. However, you will not be able to download free library magazinesusing the Zinio app; you may do that only from our website (link above).

Enjoy this easy, fun new service from your library!

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Here are some of the many titles available for checkout:

30 Minute Dinners
Cosmopolitan
Diabetic Living
Fit Pregnancy
Health & Fitness
Marie Claire
Poets & Writers
Us Weekly
Vegetarian

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

Quilters, Folk Art, & the Library

Always in Stitches, the quilting group that got its start at the Abington Community Library,has done an amazing number of things in 7 years.  The group got its start in September of 2006 when the Abington Community Library began offering free weekly “Tuesday morning learn to quilt class” with a Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) facilitator, Peg Winter.  The group's first quilts were completed by February 2007 and put on display at the Library.  Astoundingly, several of the women admitted they had never sewn a stitch in their lives, but the work was exquisite. 

The women weren't willing to stop, and moved on to more advanced projects that spring.  Peg had to start a second beginners group on Tuesday afternoons to accommodate a waiting list of future quilters.  During the fall of 2007 that second group was welcomed into the original group, and Always in Stitches was formed!  The group now has over thirty participants that meet regularly, always welcoming the Tuesday afternoon ‘newbies’ into their fold. They have been extremely generous with their new-found talent and have donated numerous items for charities and people around the world.

Each woman has taken a different direction with their quilting. Some have remained traditional quilters, following specific patterns. Others have added new and exciting techniques and have created their own patterns and combinations. They are all charming, they are all beautiful, and many have been hung around Clarks Summit for the enjoyment of all during the Abington Business and Professional Associations Downtown Go Around (DGA).DGA is a celebration of all things Clarks Summit, held on the 2^nd Friday of each month, with food, fun, music, and other activities available throughout the town. The Borough Building’s old fire station is a communal meeting spot with scheduled acts and events.

This month, quilters will be demonstrating their craft, a raffle for a queen-size quilt with matching shams will be available, the Folk Lore Society will be singing, and a harpist will be playing. Activities begin at 5PM and go until 9PM and are free.

Quilts made by Always in Stitches are now on display at the following businesses: Abington Community Library; Sole to Soul; Sanderson Place; Everything Natural; Beta Bread; Paulette's Pretty Purses; Kidazzle; Jaya Yoga Studio; Duffy's Coffee House; Abington Art Studio; A1 Gold and Diamond Mine; Body & Soul / Mary Koczwara Hair Studio; and Clel's Place.

And, there is one very special quilt, made of glass, also on display for the month at the Abington Community Library, made by Karen Reid. Make sure you stop and see it!

Leah

On behalf of the ACL

Come One, Come All!

Come out and support the library on a beautiful summer day! Join us here for a Mini Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Abington Library.

It will be held in the Ryon Community Room this Saturday, July 20, from 9AM - 1PM.

Thanks to you all for your generous donations for this book sale and for our two "big ones" in October and April. Looking ahead, our Fall Book Sale will be held on October 12.

We will see you this weekend ready to shop!

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Laura
On behalf of the ACL

This Summer On the Go!

Have you ever heard of the Flat Stanley project? Well we've got our very own mascots here for you to take pictures of!

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From June 1 to August, 31, take photos of the Abington Journal Kid’s Page mascots “Abi and Jo On the Go”! Get Abi and Jo on the go at the beach, on vacation, at the zoo, at Grandma’s, at a concert, in a museum, anywhere you go. Be sure to include a piece of material from the Abington Community Library in your photo: a book, dvd, even a calendar! See the “Abi and Jo” handouts at the front desk for more information.

The mascots are available on the Library website www.lclshome.org/abington, at the Library, and from the Abington JOURNAL. Customize the mascots yourselves, and create clothing and accessories for them as they go.

You have the chance to win prizes as you enter your pictures all summer long!

Each submitter will be entered into a drawing for prizes to be presented in September. Patrons may submit as many photos as they like, but each photographer’s name will be entered into the drawing only once.

All photos should be submitted to the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove Street, Clarks Summit PA 18411 or emailed to ryonroom@gmail.com before August 31. 

Laura

On behalf of the ACL

Summer Reading....for ALL Ages

Grab your shovel and get ready to dig into some “Groundbreaking Reads” at your library! The Abington Community Library has exciting summer reading programs for children, young adults, and adults.

You might think that summer reading programs are only for kids, but they are just as important for adults. They encourage lifelong reading and learning. 

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The summer reading program for adults can be good motivation to try something new. Do you always read the latest celebrity memoir? Why not attempt a British mystery novel? Is science fiction your usual fare? Give historical fiction a try. Ask your librarians or fellow library patrons for a recommendation. Don’t get stuck with the same old authors!

Want your kids to read? Set a good example! Bring your kids with you to the library and show them that reading is a priority. Reading is valuable not only for knowledge but for entertainment. Read together and share.

Participating in the summer reading program supports your library. We love seeing all of you using your library. Beginning June 10, stop by and pick up your books. Read them and fill out quick rate slips to let us know what you thought. Each book that you read is a chance to win prizes!

Laura

On behalf of the ACL

Keep Calm & Support Your Library!

Looking for an addition to your summer wardrobe?

Need a new workout tee?

Want to be more fashionable, while supporting your library?

Look no further!

Purchase a "Keep Calm and Read On" t-shirt here at the circulation desk for $10 apiece. Proceeds benefit the library. We've got M, L, XL sizes.

Just in time for summer!

Ever wondered where the "Keep Calm and Carry On" crazy started? You have probably seen this phrase online and on merchandise recently. According to the official website, http://www.keepcalmandcarryon.com/history, "Keep Calm and Carry On" started out as one of the posters designed by the Ministry of Information of the British Government to boost morale during the Second World War. Today, "Keep Calm" could start any number of phrases, including "and Text me," "and Go Shopping," or even "and Call Batman!"

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Laura

On behalf of the ACL

Looking for "Stillness"?

Would you like to manage stress and reduce anxiety?

Improve your relationships and enhance your sleep patterns?

Are you looking to slow down and be still?

Adults: join us here at the library for a series of four classes, including a short introduction each week followed by group meditation. It is recommended that every class be attended for maximum benefit. Bring a small pillow if you are prone to back pain.

Tuesdays, 7 to 8 PM
May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18

Meditation will be with Chopra Center Certified Instructor, Joanne Scanlon.

Call or stop by to register!

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

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Have You Seen Our 'Vette?

If you've been to the library recently, you've seen this after walking in the front door!

Did you know that on June 30, 2013, it will be 60 years to the day that the first 300 Corvettes rolled off the assembly line? 

If you haven't been able to get your hands on your own "real" Corvette, maybe you can win a little one for your kids! Every raffle ticket sold will benefit the library; the money will be used for parking lot renovations.

So stop by and get your tickets! Each ticket is $5. Race to support your library!

Get Moving!

Celebrate National Fitness Month at your library! Check out our display next to the dvd section, full of books and dvds to inspire you to be fit.

 

With winter behind us, it’s a great time to get outside and get moving. Being physically active is an important part of staying healthy. Here are just some of the benefits of physical activity:

 

Children and adolescents – Physical activity can improve muscular fitness and bone and heart health.

 

Adults – Physical activity can lower risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.

 

Older adults – Physical activity can lower the risk of falls and improve cognitive functioning (like judgment and learning).

 

You can add physical activity to your day by going for a family walk after dinner, throwing a frisbee with your kids, or by doing push-ups and sit-ups during television commercials. Our local parks provide walking trails, playground equipment, and open fields for playing games. Whether you involve the whole family in a game of wiffle ball, enjoy some “me time” during a solitary jog, or take the dog for a walk, just be sure to get outside, enjoy the spring weather, and GET MOVING!

 

Kids in grades 4-6 can join us here at the library for a program to celebrate National Fitness Month! Get ready to move with special guest, Abington Heights cross-country coach and manager of National Running Center, Rob Ahrens. The event will be held on Friday, May 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Register by stopping by or calling the library at 570-587-3440.

 

Nancy

On behalf of the ACL

 

 

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