Have you heard of the Deweys Do -- CDPL's Book Club?It's back!
Date:September 12th 2011
Time: 6pmRoom:C
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Deweys Do CDPL's Book Club
Have you heard of the Deweys Do -- CDPL's Book Club?
Grandparent's Story Time
Grandparent's Ocean Adventure Story Time
Kids, bring your grandparents for stories, snacks and a craft!
Call now to register! 362-2242 Ext 115
Kids, bring your grandparents for stories, snacks and a craft!
Call now to register! 362-2242 Ext 115
Home Court of Hoosier Hysteria
The Home Court of Hoosier Hysteria will be open through December 30, 2011. This exhibit commemorates the 100 year anniversary of the first High School Basketball Championship in Indiana, won by Crawfordsville in 1911. Also see items and information about the long and vibrant history of Basketball in Montgomery Count; from its roots in the local YMCA to the county high schools, Wabash College and much more!
Visit the Carnegie Museum!
Visit the Carnegie Museum!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Introductory Computer Classes
Introductory Computer Classes
The Crawfordsville District Public Library is offering an assortment of free, introductory computer classes for people who have little or no experience using a computer. The classes will be divided into two groups of students; ages 18-54 and ages 55 and up.
Students will be introduced to computer basics using laptop computers with Windows 7 Microsoft operating systems. The laptops will be equipped with mice and keyboards.
Registration now open!
To register for a class, visit the Reference desk on the second floor of the library, or call (765)362-2242, ext. 117 or ext. 100. No voice mails accepted. Class sizes are limited to five participants per class to allow for personalized instruction. Registration is on a first come first served basis. Wait lists will be formed if classes fill. Classes will be held in the Classroom in the lower level of the library.
Introduction to Computers
Ages 55 and up--Wed., Sept. 7, 14
3:30-4:30
Ages 18-54--Wed. Sept. 7, 14
4:30-5:30
Participants will be introduced to:
Introduction to the Internet
The Crawfordsville District Public Library is offering an assortment of free, introductory computer classes for people who have little or no experience using a computer. The classes will be divided into two groups of students; ages 18-54 and ages 55 and up.
Students will be introduced to computer basics using laptop computers with Windows 7 Microsoft operating systems. The laptops will be equipped with mice and keyboards.
Registration now open!
To register for a class, visit the Reference desk on the second floor of the library, or call (765)362-2242, ext. 117 or ext. 100. No voice mails accepted. Class sizes are limited to five participants per class to allow for personalized instruction. Registration is on a first come first served basis. Wait lists will be formed if classes fill. Classes will be held in the Classroom in the lower level of the library.
Introduction to Computers
Ages 55 and up--Wed., Sept. 7, 14
3:30-4:30
Ages 18-54--Wed. Sept. 7, 14
4:30-5:30
Participants will be introduced to:
- The inside of a computer
- Basic computer terminology
- Microsoft operating systems
- Using a mouse and keyboard
Introduction to the Internet
Ages 55 and up--Wed. Sept. 21
3:30-4:30
Ages 18-54--Wed. Sept. 21
4:30-5:30
Participants will be introduced to:
Participants will be introduced to:
- The definition/history of the Internet
- Internet browsers
- Internet search engines
- Searching on the Internet
- Navigating a website
- Bookmarking
Prerequisites: "Introduction to Computers" course or some familiarity with using a computer, basic terminology, using a mouse and keyboard.
Introduction to E-Mail
Ages 55 and up--Wed., Sept. 28
3:30-4:30
Ages 18-54--Wed., Sept. 28
4:30-5:30
Participants will be introduced to:
Participants will be introduced to:
- Creating an e-mail account
- Creating strong passwords
- Sending and receiving e-mails
Prerequisites: "Introduction to Computers" course or some familiarity with using a computer, basic terminology, using a mouse and keyboard.
Introduction to Computer Security
Ages 55 and up--Wed., Oct. 5
3:30-4:30
Ages 18-54--Wed., Oct. 5
4:30-5:30
Participants will be introduced to:
Participants will be introduced to:
- Definition of malware/spyware
- Microsoft security updates
- Free security programs
- Backing up important files
Prerequisites: "Introduction to Computers" course or some familiarity with using a computer, basic terminology, using a mouse and a keyboard.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Beat the Heat with Facebook!
When the weather reaches the 90s, it is time to find someplace cool and out of the heat. What better time to learn and practice your social networking skills. Afraid of Twitter and Facebook? CDPL has just the remedy to ease those concerns.
Tod Kelsey in his book Social Network Spaces: from Facebook to Twitter and Everything In Between encourages readers to join Facebook and start exploring. It is free and anyone can join. One of the many things you can accomplish on Facebook is sharing pictures. Family members can become Facebook friends and post pictures that they can share. This is especially beneficial for sharing photos of the kids with grandparents and other interested parties who live far away.
Dave Awl the author of facebook me! lists tasks you can do on Facebook:
- Reconnect with old friends and make new ones
- Keep track of what your friend are doing
- Share information with friends by posting photos, videos, notes
- Share links to other websites
- Invite friends to get-togethers and parties
He also has tips and strategies for dealing with common problems and concerns:
- How to protect your privacy
- How to evaluate a friend request
- How to decide what applications are trustworthy
More information and computers you can use to practice social networking skills are all available at CDPL.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Author Visit: Angie Klink
Author Angie Klink will be here September 10th from 10am to 2pm.
Her latest book, Divided Paths/Common Ground is about two women who began the Purdue Extension Agency.
Read more about this book!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Lego Block Party
There may or may not be a theme. Registration is required! Come use your imagination. Call 362-2242 ext 115 (no e-mails please).
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Happy Birthday, Ogden Nash!
Frederick Ogden Nash
August 17, is the birthday of the humorous poet Ogden Nash. He was born Frederick Ogden Nash in Rye, New York in 1902. No less than the New York Times wrote, "his droll verse with its unconventional rhymes made him the country's best known producer of humorous poetry." His first job was as a writer of street car ads. Perhaps that is where he practiced his brevity and wit. The humor is often unique and could be said to be "oft-kilter" with its rhyming devices and created spellings. He was also know for his surprising puns. Here is a sample:
The panther is like a leopard, except it hasn't been peppered
Should you behold a panther crouch, prepare to say Ouch.
Better yet if called by a panther, Don't anther
I think that I shall never see
A billboard lovely as a tree
Indeed unless the billboards fall
I'll never see a tree at all
Ogden Nash also gave the world one line observation gems such as:
Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker
and
Happiness is having a scratch for every itch
He died on May 19, 1971; however, his wit and humor live on through his writings which you can find at CDPL (Check the catalog for Ogden Nash)
Sources:
Nash, Ogden. Marriage Lines; Notes of a Student Husband. Boston: Little, Brown, 1964.
Nash, Ogden. Verses from 1929. Boston: Little, Brown, 1956.
Nash, Ogden. There's always Another Windmill. Boston: Little, Brown, 1968.
Smith, Linell Nash. Loving Letters from Ogden Nash: a Family Album. Boston: Little, Brown, 1990.
August 17, is the birthday of the humorous poet Ogden Nash. He was born Frederick Ogden Nash in Rye, New York in 1902. No less than the New York Times wrote, "his droll verse with its unconventional rhymes made him the country's best known producer of humorous poetry." His first job was as a writer of street car ads. Perhaps that is where he practiced his brevity and wit. The humor is often unique and could be said to be "oft-kilter" with its rhyming devices and created spellings. He was also know for his surprising puns. Here is a sample:
The panther is like a leopard, except it hasn't been peppered
Should you behold a panther crouch, prepare to say Ouch.
Better yet if called by a panther, Don't anther
I think that I shall never see
A billboard lovely as a tree
Indeed unless the billboards fall
I'll never see a tree at all
Ogden Nash also gave the world one line observation gems such as:
Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker
and
Happiness is having a scratch for every itch
He died on May 19, 1971; however, his wit and humor live on through his writings which you can find at CDPL (Check the catalog for Ogden Nash)
Sources:
Nash, Ogden. Marriage Lines; Notes of a Student Husband. Boston: Little, Brown, 1964.
Nash, Ogden. Verses from 1929. Boston: Little, Brown, 1956.
Nash, Ogden. There's always Another Windmill. Boston: Little, Brown, 1968.
Smith, Linell Nash. Loving Letters from Ogden Nash: a Family Album. Boston: Little, Brown, 1990.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Bob Ross Painting
Jan Brown teaches Bob Ross painting technique
Tuesday Aug 16 at 5pm
Cost is $40. Bring your own 16x20 canvas and wear old clothes.
Sponsored by CDPL.
Tuesday Aug 16 at 5pm
Cost is $40. Bring your own 16x20 canvas and wear old clothes.
Sponsored by CDPL.
Friday, August 05, 2011
Weekly story time resumes!
Weekly story time resumes on August 22 in the Childen's Department!
Elementary K- 3rd: Monday - 4pm
Babies-up to 18mo: Tuesday - 10am
Toddlers - 18 mo to 3yrs: Wednesday - 10am
Preschool - ages 3,4,5: Thursday - 10am and 2pm
Elementary K- 3rd: Monday - 4pm
Babies-up to 18mo: Tuesday - 10am
Toddlers - 18 mo to 3yrs: Wednesday - 10am
Preschool - ages 3,4,5: Thursday - 10am and 2pm
"Art of Illusion" oil painting
Bill Pattison "Art of Illusion" oil painting class
August 20
9am to 4:30pm
A supply list (with sample painting) is available near the Circulation Desk.
cost $75.00
for info call: Pat Paris at765-376-6862
August 20
9am to 4:30pm
A supply list (with sample painting) is available near the Circulation Desk.
cost $75.00
for info call: Pat Paris at765-376-6862
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Scrapbooks
Want to scrapbook?
Join Deb Slater as she gives you ideas and use of her tools to make wonderful scrapbooks.
Bring your own materials for a fun-filled day!
Saturday, 9am to 4:30pm
FREE!
Sponsored by CDPL
Join Deb Slater as she gives you ideas and use of her tools to make wonderful scrapbooks.
Bring your own materials for a fun-filled day!
Saturday, 9am to 4:30pm
FREE!
Sponsored by CDPL
Resume help
RESUME HELP
Writing a resume can be a chore! Need some help getting your resume done? Help is available at CDPL!
Karen Zach and Suzie Baldwin will help you write your resume or even proofread your current resume.
August 8 (Monday)
7pm to 8 pm @ CDPL (basement)
FREE! Sponsored by CDPL
Writing a resume can be a chore! Need some help getting your resume done? Help is available at CDPL!
Karen Zach and Suzie Baldwin will help you write your resume or even proofread your current resume.
August 8 (Monday)
7pm to 8 pm @ CDPL (basement)
FREE! Sponsored by CDPL
Monday, August 01, 2011
The Amish Cook
A Q & A with The Amish Cook's Editor Kevin Williams
As seen weekly in The Journal Review
August 4 @ 10:30 AM
Crawfordsville District Public Library
Kevin is a nationally noted speaker and author about anything Amish. In addition to being creator and editor of The Amish Cook column, Kevin has authored two soon-to-be-released fiction books about the Amish.
As seen weekly in The Journal Review
August 4 @ 10:30 AM
Crawfordsville District Public Library
Kevin is a nationally noted speaker and author about anything Amish. In addition to being creator and editor of The Amish Cook column, Kevin has authored two soon-to-be-released fiction books about the Amish.
Friday, July 29, 2011
In the gallery -- August 2011
Floating into the Library's Mary Bishop Memorial Art Gallery, on a silent melody meant for strings, drifts the August Exhibition PAINT ME A SYMPHONY: The Acrylic and Mixed Media Paintings of Cheryl Kaldahl a nationally known artist, vocalist, composer and musician, whose diverse background allows her to weave her unique expression of the arts into her creations. In the Display Cases are A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS: Antiques loaned by the members of the Montgomery County Antique Study Club. In her Artist's Statement Cheryl tells us that for her whole life she has been immersed in the sheer beauty of her Indiana environment, and this immersion has been the inspiration for her creative expressions. She learned silence and to listen to the music of her surroundings from her heritage. While walking in the woods, with the wind whispering through the pine needles, her creative spirit is awakened. She listens with her heart, reflecting on her subject, and quietly interprets what she has been drawn to paint or musically compose. On her magical artistic journey her work evolves as she blends new techniques with old.
Cheryl Kaldahl art has been featured in numerous exhibitions, collaborations, featured artist events, juried shows and art fairs. She has received private oil and watercolor instruction and has taken workshops from some of the most highly respected artists in the country.
Cheryl honors her father's artistic lineage by combining his innovative faux painting techniques with her own unique flair, creating a fresh, exclusive style.
Cheryl is the proud owner of Juxtapose: Art & You Gallery, in the Arts & Market District in downtown Lafayette, IN. She has found great joy and fulfillment in doing workshops for the community. She has been commissioned to illustrate a children's book entitled ANGELS IN MY EARS.
Always marching to the beat of her own drum, Cheryl has excelled in the music industry as well. She studied with a Doctor of Music from the Chicago Conservatory of Music and received private classical Piano instruction as well as private Piano Master Classes from visiting professors. Cheryl also received instruction on Composition and Music theory and Concert Piano Refinement. She holds numerous regional and statewide vocal and piano awards. She declined three California record offers to pursue her love of music through teaching. She has taught private piano, organ, voice, guitar, band digital piano/keyboard, and group music education classes.
Through the years she has been a Regional and Indiana State Piano Performance and Theory Judge, President of the Tippecanoe Music Teachers Association, Board Member of the Wabash Valley Watercolor Society, Stage Manager and Performer at Lafayette Civic Theatre, performing actress for regional theaters including musical theater, regional and national piano/vocal performer, and has made TV and radio guest musical appearances.
The Antique Study Club of Montgomery County meets once a month in member's homes to study antiques acquired by members. They are interested in everything old and interesting. They love to share their treasures with others and occasionally, when room becomes scarce, they will sell them so they can put out something newly acquired.
Cheryl Kaldahl art has been featured in numerous exhibitions, collaborations, featured artist events, juried shows and art fairs. She has received private oil and watercolor instruction and has taken workshops from some of the most highly respected artists in the country.
Cheryl honors her father's artistic lineage by combining his innovative faux painting techniques with her own unique flair, creating a fresh, exclusive style.
Cheryl is the proud owner of Juxtapose: Art & You Gallery, in the Arts & Market District in downtown Lafayette, IN. She has found great joy and fulfillment in doing workshops for the community. She has been commissioned to illustrate a children's book entitled ANGELS IN MY EARS.
Always marching to the beat of her own drum, Cheryl has excelled in the music industry as well. She studied with a Doctor of Music from the Chicago Conservatory of Music and received private classical Piano instruction as well as private Piano Master Classes from visiting professors. Cheryl also received instruction on Composition and Music theory and Concert Piano Refinement. She holds numerous regional and statewide vocal and piano awards. She declined three California record offers to pursue her love of music through teaching. She has taught private piano, organ, voice, guitar, band digital piano/keyboard, and group music education classes.
Through the years she has been a Regional and Indiana State Piano Performance and Theory Judge, President of the Tippecanoe Music Teachers Association, Board Member of the Wabash Valley Watercolor Society, Stage Manager and Performer at Lafayette Civic Theatre, performing actress for regional theaters including musical theater, regional and national piano/vocal performer, and has made TV and radio guest musical appearances.
The Antique Study Club of Montgomery County meets once a month in member's homes to study antiques acquired by members. They are interested in everything old and interesting. They love to share their treasures with others and occasionally, when room becomes scarce, they will sell them so they can put out something newly acquired.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
American Revolution lecture
The Revolutionary War Veterans Association presents
"3 Strikes of the Match: Hear the Forgotten History of April 19, 1775, The Day Our Nation Was Born."
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 6-8 PM
CDPL, Meeting Room A
They will discuss Paul Revere's ride and the first day of the Revolution. The following questions will be answered:
1. When and where was the American Revolution fought and won?
2. When and where did the Revolutionary War actually start?
3. What caused the professional British Army to break and run after a two minute encounter with colonial farmers and shopkeepers?
4. Who fired the first shots of the Revolutionary War?
5. What's the difference between history and heritage?
This event is sponsored by the Revolutionary War Veterans Association and CDPL.
"3 Strikes of the Match: Hear the Forgotten History of April 19, 1775, The Day Our Nation Was Born."
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 6-8 PM
CDPL, Meeting Room A
They will discuss Paul Revere's ride and the first day of the Revolution. The following questions will be answered:
1. When and where was the American Revolution fought and won?
2. When and where did the Revolutionary War actually start?
3. What caused the professional British Army to break and run after a two minute encounter with colonial farmers and shopkeepers?
4. Who fired the first shots of the Revolutionary War?
5. What's the difference between history and heritage?
This event is sponsored by the Revolutionary War Veterans Association and CDPL.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Genealogy Club Meeting
The Genealogy Club of Montgomery County IN Corp will have the program
"Round Table: Tell About One of Your Civil War Period Ancestors"
by club members and guests in the Donnelly Room at CDPL
August 9th, 2011 at 7 PM
Public Invited! Call: (765)-362-2242, Ext 118 or Ext 117 at Reference Desk or email at gen@cdpl.lib.in
Yu-gi-oh!
YU-GI-OH TOURNAMENT
When: Thursdays @ 5:15PM
Where: CDPL's Basement meeting room
Cost: free
Call: Michael Gurney at 765-307-4253 to sign-up
Sponsored by CDPL
FYI! What is Yu-gi-oh?
""Game King" or "King of Games" is a Japanese manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. It has produced a franchise that includes multiple anime shows, a trading card game and numerous video games. Most of the incarnations of the franchise involve the fictional trading card game called Duel Monsters (originally known as Magic & Wizards), where each player uses cards to "duel" each other in a mock battle of fantasy "monsters". The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game is the real world counterpart to this fictional game on which it is loosely based. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yu-Gi-Oh!)
When: Thursdays @ 5:15PM
Where: CDPL's Basement meeting room
Cost: free
Call: Michael Gurney at 765-307-4253 to sign-up
Sponsored by CDPL
FYI! What is Yu-gi-oh?
""Game King" or "King of Games" is a Japanese manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. It has produced a franchise that includes multiple anime shows, a trading card game and numerous video games. Most of the incarnations of the franchise involve the fictional trading card game called Duel Monsters (originally known as Magic & Wizards), where each player uses cards to "duel" each other in a mock battle of fantasy "monsters". The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game is the real world counterpart to this fictional game on which it is loosely based. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Summer at the Museum
Summer at the Museum continues through mid-August -- so you still have time to visit the Carnegie Museum and earn prizes for completing activities. Go for it!
See the CMMC blog "Collage" for details.
See the CMMC blog "Collage" for details.
Bob Ross Class
Bob Ross Class
When: Saturday, Jul 30, 2011
Cost: $45
Time: 9am to 4pm
Paint your own painting! Join Dick Murray as he teaches you the Boss Ross "Wet on Wet" technique while painting "After the Frost."
Supplies you need to bring are posted by his painting near the Circulation Desk.
When: Saturday, Jul 30, 2011
Cost: $45
Time: 9am to 4pm
Paint your own painting! Join Dick Murray as he teaches you the Boss Ross "Wet on Wet" technique while painting "After the Frost."
Supplies you need to bring are posted by his painting near the Circulation Desk.
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