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New Books: Something For EveryoneThe Unknown Soldier Is basedon the horrifying premise of an AlQuaeda terrorist who convinces hiscaptors that he is a simple taxi driverand is mistakenly released from theprison compounds at GuantanamoBay. Gerald Seymour demonstrateshis trademark ability to weave stun-ningly intricate and engrossing plotsfrom the drama of current interna-tional events. The author of seven-teen novels including A Line In TheSand has created his most riveting
and suspenseful novel yet, reestablishing his status as oneof the world’s most accomplished and spellbinding writersof popular fiction.
1972 by Morgan Llywelyn. This is thestory of Ireland from 1950 to 1972as seen through the eyes of youngBarry Halloran, son and grandsonof Irish revolutionaries. During thisera Northern Ireland has become arunning sore, poisoning life on bothsides of the Irish border. Followingfamily tradition, at eighteen Barryjoins the Irish Republican Army tohelp complete what he sees as “theunfinished revolution.” This is thefourth book in The Irish Century
series, a narrative of the epic struggle of the Irish people forindependence.
The Five Books Of Moses –ATranslation With Commentaryby Robert Alter. Through a distin-guished career of critical scholar-ship and translation, Robert Alter hasequipped us to read the HebrewBible as a powerful, cohesive workof literature. The culmination of hiswork, a masterly new translationand probing commentary is an en-during souce of literary and spiritualrenewal. Alter’s majestic translationrecovers the mesmerizing effect of
the ancient stories while capturing the distinctive cadencesand lovely precision of the Hebrew text.
Cheat And Charmer by ElizabethFrank. A first novel that has alreadybeen compared to The Sun AlsoRises and The Last Tycoon, Cheatand Charmer is certain to be one ofthe most admired literary debuts ofthe season. Pulitzer Prize-winning bi-ographer Elizabeth Frank takes us tothe early years of the motion pictureindustry, Paris and the expatriates andfinally the paranoid era of blacklistingin the 1950s. This is a richly detailednovel of marriage, sisterhood, art,
politics, compromise and betrayal. It’s about love and de-ception, idealism and accommodation, the lies we live, andthe truths we cannot avoid.
Vanity And Vexation by KateFenton. A witty update of Pride AndPrejudice, this novel is set in a sleepyNorth Yorkshire valley which has justbeen invaded by a television produc-tion company filming Jane Austen’sromantic classic. Nicholas LlewellynBevan is an impoverished local nov-elist who watches as the glamorousinvaders combine the filming ofAusten’s story with the much lessmodest pursuit, off-camera, of real-life romances with the locals. With an
assured and respectful hand, Kate Fenton has penned ariveting story with a hilarious twist.
Shadow Of The Giant by inter-national bestselling author andGreensboro resident Orson ScottCard. This sequel to the New YorkTimes bestseller Shadow Puppets,is the fourth and final book in Card’sShadow Cycle. This book continuesthe story of Bean, a tactical geniuswho was once the smallest boy atBattle School. Bean has sincegrown to be a power on Earth hav-ing served in the terrible alien wars.Now he and his wife, Petra, yearn
for a safe place to build a family–something he has neverknown–but there is nowhere on Earth that does not har-bor his enemies.
In 2004, readers of GO TRIAD! rated PoetryGSO as one of the 10 best Arts and Entertainmentevents in the Triad. This year, Greensboro is extremely fortunate to have Rita Dove as the headliner forPoetryGSO. She will be reading on April 6, from 7 to 8:00 pm at the Carolina Theatre. The NC A&T
Jazz Ensemble will provide music starting at 6 pm.Rita Dove is a Pulitzer-Prize winning poet who has
been featured on NBC’s Today Show, CNN and APrairie Home Companion. From 1993 to 1995 Rita wasthe US Poet Laureate, one of only two African-American women to have ever served in that position.
Rita Dove’s poetry readings around the country arevery popular. She is an excellent speaker and knowshow to select poems that are well received by a liveaudience.
The Rita Dove reading is sponsored by the NC A&TState University’s Lyceum Series. PoetryGSO is sponsored by the Friends of the GreensboroPublic Library, with funding from the NC Humanities Council, United Arts Council and theCommunity Foundation of Greater Greensboro.
Last year’s reading at the Carolina Theatre with poet Billy Collins was standing roomonly. This event is free and open to the public. There is no reserved seating so come earlyto enjoy the jazz and get a good seat.
Rita Dove • Carolina Theatre • April 6, 2005
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Rita Dove Coming To The Carolina TheatreOn The Cover
Celebrated Poetry Showcase Returns To Greensboro In AprilAll About Poetry GSO
7:00 pm • Jazz Program Starts At 6 pm310 South Greene Street, Greensboro
What the heck is Poetry GSO? It’s a project, a series of events, a collaboration, an idea, awebsite, a web log and a way to celebrate National Poetry Month in Greensboro, NorthCarolina. The many community sponsors would simply like to raise awareness andappreciation of poetry.
Whether we realize it or not, poetry is an integral part of our lives. We use poetry in ourworship (hymns and psalms) and our entertainment (nursery rhymes, hip hop music,country ballads, folk music). Poetry is part of our public lives: from funerals to buildingdedications, poetry is a component of community celebrations and personal rituals.
Why is poetry such a big deal in Greensboro? It’s primarily because of one man. RandallJarrell was one of the most well known poets in the United States when he lived here from1947-1965. He taught at The Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina (nowUNCG). Jarrell was the Poetry Consultant to the Library of Congress, a title which was laterchanged to United States Poet Laureate. His widow, Mary Jarrell, lives in Greensboro.
Many people feel that the best way to honor the memory of Randall Jarrell is to cultivatea greater love of poetry in the city where he lived and taught. Jarrell’s image was used tocreate the logo to the right that is now used for all Poetry GSO events.
In the following pages you will find many opportunities to participate in this celebration. There is a calendar of eventsand information on a variety of projects for people of all ages. Even if you think you aren’t fond of poetry, give it achance. You might just discover you have a lyric soul.
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Poetry GSO is pleased tobring poetry readings & greatjazz to your favoriteneighborhood coffee house.This event is co-sponsored bythe Writer’s Group of theTriad.
Caribou Coffee Shop 3109 NorthlineAvenue. Saturday, April 2 at 12 noon.Live Jazz by Johnnie Davis.
The Green Bean 341 South Elm StreetMonday, April 4, 7 pm at . Live jazz fromThe Dave Fox Trio.
Carolina Coffee & Tea 400 State Street.Saturday, April 9 at 2 pm.
Starbucks Coffee Co. 2969Battleground Avenue. Monday, April 11at 7 pm.
Starbucks Coffee Co. 2204 GoldenGate. Thursday, April 14 at 7 pm. OpenMic.
Tate Street Coffee House Readingsby the UNC-G MFA Program. Jazz byMike DiTrolio. Sunday, April 17 at 7 pm.
Starbucks Coffee Co. 1603Battleground Avenue. Saturday, April23, 7 pm. Open Mic.
BookLovers Coffee Shop at theCentral Library. Readings from FavoritePoems Contest (see page 5) and musicby Logie Meachum. Thursday, April 28,6:30 pm.
Discussion & Film about Rita DoveSaturday, April 2, 2 pm at the HemphillBranch. Call 373-2925 to register.
Poetry Reading with Rita DoveWednesday, April 6, 7 pm at the CarolinaTheatre.
Poetry Reading with Sarah Lindsay onApril 10, 3:00 pm at the Benjamin Branch.
Family Night Poetry with Karen JoShapiro Poems & Book Signing. Monday,April 11, 6:30 pm at the Hemphill Branch.
International Poetry Night Poetry &Music from around the globe. Tuesday,April 12, 7:30 pm at the Glenwood Branch.
Poetry Presentation & Book Signing byCarole Boston Weatherford. April 23, 3 pmat the Hemphill Branch.
Celebrate Your Favorite Poems Readpoems to other poetry lovers. Thursday,April 28, 4:15 pm, McGirt-Horton Branch.
Music & Poetry A performance byClement Mallory featuring spoken wordpoetry. Co-sponsored by the EastsideCivitian Club. McGirt-Horton Branch,Monday, April 18 at 7:00 pm.
Film: Lady Caroline Lamb Get a taste ofthe extravagant society inhabited by Byron(a romantic poet with the popularity of arock star) and one of his ill-fated loves, LadyCaroline Lamb. At the Hemphill Branch onSunday, April 3 at 3 pm.
Open Mic Poetry Night Share yourpoetry at the Kathleen Clay EdwardsBranch. For adults ages 20 and up. Tuesday,AprilI26 at 7:00 pm.
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Yogatry Hatha Yoga and Poetry. SafiyaNelson is a poet and Yoga instructor whoshares poetry during class. Bring youroriginal or favorite reflective poem. April5, 13 and 20. All classes run from 7:00 to8:30pm at the Central Library. Call433-7260 for more info.
Teen Book Club Bring your favoritepoems & art to help make one big collageon Saturday, April 9 at 3 pm HemphillBranch.
Hot Poetry Workshop For Teens withClement Mallory Tuesday, April 12 from6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Hemphill Branch.
Working The Words Poetry WritingWorkshop with WomanStorm and guestsfrom The Collective. Tuesday, April 12 from6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Central Library.
Chavis Cafe For Teens With ClementMallory Poetry, pizza and drinks April 15,6:00 pm at the Vance Chavis Branch.
Working The Words PoetryPerformance Workshop withWomanStorm and guests from TheCollective. Friday, April 19, from 6:00 to8:00 pm at the Hemphill Branch.
Hot Poetry Open Mic Night Poetryworkshop recap with Clement Mallory.Tuesday, April 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm atthe Hemphill Branch.
Explosive Thoughts Poet ClementMallory will share poems with middle &high school students. Friday, April 29, 4:30pm, at McGirt-Horton.
Poetry Showcase Open mic featuringworkshop participants, WomanStorm andguests from The Collective. Friday, April 29from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the CentralLibrary.
Poetry, Jazz & Pizza Teen Poets, shareyour poetry with others. Open mic night.Friday, April 29, 7:00 pm at the GlenwoodBranch.
Teen Poetry Events
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April Is National Poetry MonthGreensboro Poetry Sampler
Greensboro’sFavorite
Weekly Winners. Prizes include: PoetryGSO t-shirts • spotlighton our website • participation in Poetry, Jazz & Java • twotickets to a private poetry party with a local celebrity poet
GREENSBORO’S FAVORITEPOEMS CONTEST
The Greensboro Public Library is gathering favorite poemsfrom the community. Take a deep breath, close your eyes andjust pick one of your all-time favorite poems by a published poet.Don’t forget to tell us why you love it!
Submitted poems must be written by a published poet andplease do not submit a poem that you have written yourself.Visit www.poetrygso.org to submit a poem or stop by any Li-brary branch to pick up an entry form.
For the first time ever, most of Greensboro’s preeminentpoets will read on the same stage in a unique occasioncreated to offer a brief sampling of each writer’s work. Duringthis fast-paced event each poet will share about ten minutesof verse.
“For a city our size, Greensboro has a remarkable numberof poets who have received the highest recognition a writercan receive: their work has been published by some of thebest publishers in the country,“ said Steve Sumerford, directorof the annual Poetry GSO festival. “We wanted to showcaseGreensboro’s poets by giving the audience a little taste ofeach of the poet’s work.”
Participating poets include: Fred Chappell, former NorthCarolina Poet Laureate and author of numerous books of
fiction and poetry; Anjail Rashida Ahmad, director of theCreative Writing Program at NCA&TSU; Christine Garren,winner of a National Endowment of the Arts fellowship anda finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Award; StuartDischell, winner of the Pushcart Prize and a NationalEndowment of the Arts Fellowship in Literature; CarolynBeard Whitlow, Dana Professor of English at Guilford College,whose works have been published in numerous journalsand featured on NPR; A. Van Jordan, whose first book,Rise, won the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award and wasa selection of the Academy of American Poets book club;Sarah Lindsay, a National Book Award finalist; and AnnDeagon, (not pictured) winner of the Zoe Kincaid BrockmanBook Award and author of several poetry collections.
Sunday, April 17 • 3:00 to 4:30 • Greensboro Historical Museum Auditorium• 130 Summit Ave.
Poetry Writing WorkshopSaturday, April 2 • 1:00 to 4:00 • Weatherspoon Art Museum
Join UNCG Professor of Spanish and acclaimed poet Mark Smith-Soto for an afternoon of writing and critiquesinspired by the collections of the Weatherspoon Art Museum. Dr. Smith-Soto’s first full-length collection of poetry, OurLives Are Rivers, was published by the University Press of Florida in 2003. From 1992 to the present, Mark has beenthe editor or associate editor of the International Poetry Review. He has also taught creative writing in the Masterof Arts in Liberal Studies program, for which he just developed UNCG’s first graduate-level on-line poetry workshop.This workshop is excellent opportunity to work with a distinguished professor and talented poet.
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The Friends of the Greensboro Public Libarary is a non-profit organization whosepurpose is to cultivate a better library to serve our community. Each year thisgroup of caring individuals sponsors programs like One City–One Book; PoetryGSO; The Folk Art Festival; The Summer Reading Program; and countless monthlyevents at the branch libraries. The Friends are also responsible for the BookloversCoffee Shop at the Central Library.
This year’s luncheon will be a festive occassion with a choice of thee maincourses; Breast of Chicken stuffed with spinach & cheese and topped with sherrycream sauce, Rigatoni al la Vodka or Spanikopita, which is a vegetarian Greekspinach pie. You do not have to be a member of the Friends to attend the luncheon.
During this year’s luncheon the Friends of the Greensboro Public Library willhonor Brenda Schleunes, founder of the Touring Theatre Ensemble of NorthCarolina. Brenda has been selected as the 2005 Literary Laurel by the organization.The Literary Laurel is a living writer, storyteller, illustrator, editor, photographer,publisher or other literary figure chosen for contributing to adult or children’sliterature. Brenda will give a talk upon receiving the award.
Join Some Friends At The Annual Luncheon
A Call For Nominations
Monday, April 18, 2005 At George K’s
To attend the luncheon or for more info on joining the Friends please contact Lissa Harris at 574-4065.
High School Poets Laureate HonoredThe Friends Of The Library Luncheon will also honor this year’s High School Poets Laureate. Every high
school in Guilford County selected a student as that school’s poet laureate. The winning poems werepublished in a booklet and several poet laureates will read a poem at their graduation ceremony.
This project is sponsored by The Friends Of The Greensboro Public Library and The United Arts Council.The winning students and their schools are:
Ahu Zaches ................................. American Hebrew AcademyQwanasiah Rawl ................................... Andrews High SchoolTorian Martin ............................................Dudley High SchoolKaleigh Oleynik .................................. Greensboro Day SchoolEmma Parker ..........................................Grimsley High SchoolRob Walden ........................... High Point Central High SchoolLiana Deaton Blue ...............................Northeast High SchoolEmily Peffer ........................................ Northwest High School
Erin Pellarin .................................................. Page High SchoolErica Gunter ........................................... Ragsdale High SchoolLaura DeMaria...................................... Southeast High SchoolLita Tickle ............................................... Southern High SchoolJoanna Canipe .................................... Southwest High SchoolCatherine Cheney ............................. Early College At GuilfordSarah Fleming .............................................. Weaver AcademyKathryn Dunham..................................... Western High School
The Friends Of The Greensboro Public Library created the Literary Laurel Award to honor a living writer,storyteller, illustrator, editor, photographer, publisher or other literary contributor for his or her contribution toadult or children’s literature. The 2004 Award was presented to Fred Chappell, Professor Emeritus, Universityof North Carolina and a former Poet Laureate of the State of North Carolina. This year’s award will go toBrenda Schleunes, Founder and Director of the Touring Theatre Ensemble of North Carolina.
The Literary Laurel Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2006 honoree. The nominee mustbe a native of North Carolina or currently reside in the state. It is also desirable that the nominee be anadvocate of public libraries, literacy and learning programs, or other related community issues.
To receive a nomination form or for more information on joining the Friendsof The Greensboro Public Library, please contact Lissa Harris at 574-4065. Brenda Schleunes
Friends Of The Greensboro Public Library
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Book Discussion Groups
All book discussion groups welcome new members! For more information contact:Beth Sheffield by 373-3617 or [email protected]
African-American Book Discussion Discussing any Zane novelof your choice. McGirt-Horton Branch on Sat., April 2 at 4:00 pm.
JRR Tolkien Book Discussion Club Join Tolkien fans in dis-cussing The Return of the King & other works by Tolkien. Moreinfo: 574-4099. Central Library Mon., April 4 at 7 pm.
Central Library Book Discussion Group–PoetryGSO Dis-cussing Ten Poems To Change Your Life plus reader’s choice ofpoetry by former Poet Laureate Rita Dove. Call 433-7260 for moreinfo or to borrow the book. Thurs., April 7 at 7:00 pm.
African-American New Book Lovers Book Club Discuss-ing The Debt –What America Owes to Blacks by Randall Robinson.Vance Chavis Branch on Sat., April 9 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Teen Book Club This month we will celebrate poetry. Bring yourfavorite poems and artwork to help us make one big collage.Hemphill Branch on Sat., April 9 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
Hemphill Mystery Readers Honeymoon by James Patterson& Howard Roughan. At the Hemphill Branch on Mon., April 10 at2 pm.
Readers Choice Join us at the Benjamin Branch to discuss thebook of your choice. Tues,. April 19 at 2:00 pm.
Mystery Readers A Dilly of a Death by Susan W. Albert. KathleenClay Edwards Branch. Thurs,. April 21 at 2:00 pm.
Hemphill African-American Literature Club Poetry presen-tation and book signing by author Carole Boston Weatherford. Atthe Hemphill Branch on Sat., April 23 at 3 pm.
Nature/Environmental Book Discussion A Botany of Desire byMichael Pollan. Kathleen Clay Edwards Family branch Mon., April25 at 7:30 pm. Call 373-2923 for more info and to reserve a copy ofthe book.
Benchmark Book Discussion Group The No. 1 Ladies’ De-tective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith on Wed., April 27 at1:30 pm. Reader’s Choice on April 6, 13 & 20. At the HemphillBranch.
Start Your Own Discussion Group The Greensboro PublicLibrary offers a number of resources for book discussion groups. Ifyou are interested in starting a group, we have sets of books, read-ing lists and other resources.
Author VisitsPoetry Reading with Sarah Lindsay The author ofPrimate Behavior and Mount Clutter will read from her works.This event is ideal for teens and adults. Come to the BenjaminBranch on Sunday, AprilI10 at 3 pm.
Brown Bag Lunch with Susan Whittig Albert Bestselling mystery author & herbalist Susan Wittig Albert will visit theCentral Branch on Monday, April 11 at 11:30am. Dead Man’sBones is the title of her new book and the folk name given to theherb Greater Stitchwort. The book is part of Albert’s series featuringherbalist China Bayles, who abandoned her career as a Houstoncriminal attorney to buy an herb shop in a small Texas town.Reservations are suggested. Call 373-3617. The Friends of theLibrary will provide drinks.
Family Night Poetry with Karen Jo Shapiro The author willbe sharing and signing her newest poetry title Because I CouldNot Stop My Bike. This collection features kid friendlytransformations of 26 classic poems from English & Americanpoets. Books will be available for purchase. Come to the HemphillBranch on Monday April 11 at 6:30 pm and enjoy an evening ofpoetry with your family.
Brown Bag Lunch with Pearl Cleage Join us at theCentral Library for a presentation withauthor Pearl Cleage on Friday, April 15at noon. Her latest book is BabylonSisters which tells the story of Catherine“Cat” Sanderson and her daughter,Phoebe. The two have always beenclose except for one secret betweenthem: the identity of Phoebe’s father.Cleage’s earlier novel, What LooksLike Crazy on a Rainy Day was anOprah Book Club selection. Bring yourlunch and enjoy lunch with a New YorkTimes bestseller. The Friends of theLibrary will provide drinks.
Poetry Presentation with Carole Boston Weatherford TheHemphill Branch African-American Literature Club is pleased towelcome local poet Carole Boston Weatherford for a Poetrypresentation and book signing. Come to the Hemphill Branchon Saturday, April 23 at 3 pm.
Author Visits & Book Discussions
“You cannot get the news from poems, yet men die every day for lackof what is to be found there.” –William Carlos Williams
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WSaturday, April 16 • Central Library
Poetry Day
Come enjoy a day of dialogue about poetry and readingswith Betty Adcock and Gerald Barrax. These prize-winning poetswill discuss uses of poetry, why we write it, why people read it andwhy (all too often) they don’t.
Both poets will read from their most recent books. Otherpublished poets are welcome to bring their own books to sellduring the program.10:00 am to noon ....... Discussion: What Are Poems For?Noon to 1:00 pm ................................................ Poets Lunch1:00 to 2:00 pm .... Betty Adcock & Gerald Barax Poetry Reading2:00 to 3:30 pm ....................................................... Open Mic
This event is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Poetry Soci-ety. Participants can bring lunch or order a box lunch in advance.Please make a reservation by April 12.For more info, contact Beth Sheffield at 373-3617.
North Carolina A&T State University’s Creative Writing programand the Greensboro Public Library are co- sponsoring a reading titledPoets Writing in a Time of War. Submissions are currently beingaccepted from a wide range of perspectives including, but not limitedto, poems on: the concepts of war and peace, specific wars (i.e.,Vietnam, WWII, Iraq, etc.), the conditions and consequences of war,how war impacts a community. For submissions and info contact: Dr.Anjail R. Ahmad, Director of the Creative Writing Program, NCATSU at334-7771 x 2370 or [email protected] The reading will be held atNCATSU in the New Classroom Building Auditorium, A-218, secondfloor on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 pm. This event is free and opento the public.
Poets Writing In a Time of War
Kathleen Clay Knitting Club Monday, April I4, 7:00 pm at theKathleen Clay Edwards Branch. Meets every month.
Armchair Travels Australia is this month’s Festival of Nationsfeature. Plan a trip or simply enjoy information about thisfacinating country provided by the Austrailian Embassy.Refreshments will be served. At the McGirt-Horton Branch onMonday, April 11 at 7:00 pm.
Senior Strollers Learn about birds in this area, how to identifythem & feeders to attract them. Thursday, April 14 from 1:30 to2:30 pm at the Kathleen Clay Edwards Branch.
Wildflowers of the Piedmont Join us for an explosion of springcolor courtesy of blooming wildflowers at the Kathleen ClayEdwards Branch. This program is sponsored by the AudubonSociety. Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 pm.
Laurie Alderman - Inspired - A Sculpture Exhibit In the CentralLibrary beginning April 17 and running through May.
National Volunteer Week April 17 - 23 This is a great time to callyour local branch for details on volunteer opportunities.
Jazz Appreciation Month Watch The Miles Davis Story, abiographical documentary featuring interviews & musicalperformances. Sunday, April 17, 2:30 pm at the Hemphill Branch.
Tea And Books Enjoy tea and a book talk at the Kathleen ClayEdwards Branch on Monday, AprilI18 at 3:00 pm.
Introduction to Genealogy Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30 pm &Thursday, April 21 at 3:00 pm. Learn about geneology resourcesand how to trace your family history. To register for this class pleasecall 574-4099.
NC StoryFest A multicultural, multigenerational event featuringthree National Storytellers: Bil Lepp, Kelly Swanson and DonnaWashington. For children of all ages at the Central Library andthe outside “Barn” area of the Childrens Museum. For more infovisit www.ncstoryfest.org. Saturday, April I23 at 10 am.
With Betty Adcock & Gerald Barrax
This annual project, sponsored by the NC Poetry Society, is namedfor poet and benefactor, Marie Gilbert and Fred Chappell, formerNorth Carolina Poet Laureate. Three Greensboro students have beenselected to participate in the project this year: Whitney Chamblee,Mendenhall Middle School; Courtney Baker, Page High School; andEdwin Arnaudin, Greensboro College. The students will be mentoredby UNCG professor and nationally celebrated poet, A. Van Jordan.Mr. Jordan will assist them in polishing their poems and preparingthem for a public reading which will take place on Saturday, April 30at 10 am in the Nussbaum Room of the Central Library. Jordan willalso read at this occasion.
Gilbert-ChappellDistinguished Poet Series
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Central Branch — Call 335-5430 to register.Intro to Internet Tues., April 5 and 19, 10 am; Wed., April 13, 6 pm;Sat., April 9, 2 pmIntro to PCs Wed., April 6, 10 am; Sat., April 23, 2 pmIntro to MS Word Wed., April 20, 10 am; Sat., April 16, 2 pmGetting a Free Email Account For Seniors Thurs., April 28, 10 amGetting a Free Email Account Sat., April 2 & April 30, 2 pmExplore the Possibilities! Thurs., April 14, 10 am. Learn about allyou can do with your home computer and online library resources.Renew books, place reserves, and explore other library resources. Bringyour library card.
Vance Chavis Branch — Call 373-5838 to register.Adult Internet Class Learn the basic for using the internet.Sat., March 19 from 10:00 am to noon. Please register by March 17.
Classes are free, but require advance registration.
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Dollars & Sense
Electronic Resources Accessible From HomeNC LIVE is a collection of online journals, magazines, and e-books available through the
Greensboro Public Library website (www.greensborolibrary.org). You can access these electronicresources from your home computer using your library card number.
In addition to the vast collection already available online we are pleased to announce that NCLIVE has recently added three new resources:•Gale Virtual Reference Library, a series of over 20 reference books, with titles such as: AfricanAmerican Almanac, Encyclopedia of Food and Culture and the College Blue Book.•The CQ Researcher and CQ Weekly: CQ Researcher offers in-depth analysis of current issues inthe news. CQ Weekly has expert coverage of the U.S. Congress including status of bills, votesand amendments, floor and committee activity, and backroom maneuvering.•NetLibrary: Includes over 1,300 updated information technology e-books.
GTCC – So you want to start a small business? This overview willcover all of the requirements for getting your business started. At theCentral Library on Tuesday, April I5 at 6:30 pm.
Sales Seminar Selling techniques for non-selling professionals. Theprogram includes a demonstration of online sales & marketingresources. At the Central Library on Wednesday, AprilI13 at 8:00 am.
GTCC – Fast Facts An overview of the fundamental considerationsfor starting a business. Central Library on Thursday, April 14 at 6:30pm.
GTCC – Financing Your Small Business Covers the variousgovernmental and private funding options for small business start-ups. At the Central Library on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:00 pm.
GTCC – How to Write a Business Plan Walks students through theprocess of developing and completing a business plan. At the CentralLibrary on Tuesday, April I26 at 6:00 pm.
Finding $$$ for Your Business Options available to local smallbusinesses. At the Central Library on Thursday, April 28 at 8:00 am.
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More Resources & Events For You
Computer Learning
Career Explorations: Criminal Justice Join us as we hear fromlocal crime scene investigators about their job. At the HemphillBranch on Thursday, AprilI7 at 7:00 pm.
Just for Teens Movie Night: Napoleon Dynamite Free movieat the Benjamin Branch. Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 pm.
Career Explorations: Writer Got a story to tell? Maybe youshould consider becoming a writer. Local writer Jackie Stanleyshares information about her career. At the Hemphill Branch onThursday, April 21 at 7:00 pm.
TLC at Hemphill Teen Literacy Committee will discuss theirfavorite poetry on Thursday, AprilI28 at 7:00 pm.
R.E.A.D. (Read, Eat, And Discuss) Book discussion group for5th thru 8th graders. Bridge to Terabithia by KatherinePaterson. Registration is suggested: 373-5838. At the VanceChavis Branch Friday, AprilI29 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
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Programs For Children & FamiliesPrograms For Children & Families
Valuable Life Lessons In A Game
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poeARTry Explore art inspired by poetLangston Hughes and make “Dream Flags”poetry. Wed., April 13 at 4 pm.
National Book Week Celebrate withthe play The Garden of the Selfish Giantpresented by the North Carolina Theatre forYoung People from UNCG. Sat., April 16 at2:00 pm.
Haikugami Combine haiku & origami toget Haikugami. Wed., April 27 at 4 pm.
Weekend Movie Matinee Every Saturdayat 2:00 pm and every Sunday at 3:00 pm.
Chess Club Grades 4 and up. EverySaturday at 4:00 pm in the Children’s Room.
All About Laos Come enjoy Laotianfolktales & facts with crafts and a snack.Thurs., April 7 at 3:30 pm.
Puppet Show Mother Goose Theatrepresents The Three Little Pigs. Daycares& preschools welcome. Groups of 10 ormore please call ahead. Wed., April 13 at11:00 am and Thurs.,April 14 at 10:00 am & 11:00 am.
Favorite Folktales From Around TheWorld Celebrate National Library Weekwith some treasured tales, a snack andcrafts. Thurs., April 14 at 3:30 pm.
It’s Italy Learn all about Italy with Italianfolktales. Make a craft and enjoy an Italiansnack. Thurs., April 21 at 3:30 pm.
Hooray For Arbor Day Listen to naturetales, make a craft & plant a tree! Thurs.,April 28 at 3:30 pm.
El Día de los Niños/El Día de losLibros (Children’s Day/Book Day) Amulticultural celebration of children &books. Storytelling, food, music, & bookgiveaways. Bilingual event, Sat., April 30.
Family Night: Sportsmania! Getready for an active summer with sports &games inside the library. Enjoy stories andactivities. Mon., April 4 at 6:30 pm.
Book a Trip to Scotland! The land ofkilts & bagpipes; stories, snacks & an artproject. Tues., April 5 at 4:00 pm.
Illustrator of the Month: Anita LobelEnjoy the stories & art of this talented author.Learn about her childhood in Europe duringWorld War II. Enjoy refreshments and an artproject. Tues., April 12 at 4:00 pm.
Homeschool Show & Tell Spring intopoetry & join us as we share our favoritepoems. Homeschoolers meet every monthto network & share what we have learned.Wed., April 13 at 11:00 am.
Family Night: Garden Party Come toour annual celebration of growing things.Hear some blooming stories, plant seeds totake home and enjoy an art activity. Mon.,April 18 at 6:30 pm.
Celebrate Earth Day! What can you doto protect our planet? Stories & art will showyou how to help. Tues., April 19 at 4:00 pm.
Books Alive Video Series: PinocchioEnjoy the adventures of a puppet whowants to be a real boy. Movie and popcorn.Tues., April 26 at 4:00 pm.
Family Night Poetry & Art Share-A-Thon Hear poems by children about themany art works at the Hemphill Branch.Create your own art about poetry you haveread. Mon., April 25 at 6:30 pm.
Chess Club All levels welcome includingplayers from 4th grade and up. Sundays at4:00 pm.
Kids Knit! Learn how to knit and enjoythe company of other knitters. Work at youown pace. Fridays at 4:30 pm.
In a world of violent video games, noisy cell phones and in-your-face music, it’s hardfor kids and teens to find an oasis amidst the chaos. This is why Matthew Greene is sodetermined to expose kids to the world of chess. Matthew, a GTCC education major andtournament chess player, fell in love with the game when he was 8 years old. He believesthat chess is a great way for kids of all ages to expand their horizons. Chess teachesplayers how to be creative in solving problems, and utilizes both sides of the brain. “Kidscan have fun and be quiet at the same time,” he notes. “Chess teaches patience andcontrol; it’s good in this fast-paced world to do something slowly and think it through.”
The Hemphill Branch Chess Club meets every Sunday from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. For moreinfo, call 373-2925. The Central Library offers chess on Saturdays from 4:00 to 6:00 PM; for more info call 373-2046. To learn aboutchess at the McGirt-Horton Library call 373-5810. Even if you don’t know the difference between a pawn and a queen, come ondown and open your mind to a whole new adventure!
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Poetry Workshop Clement Malloryintroduces K-5th graders to spoken word art.Tuesday, April 18 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm.
Resources For Homeschoolers Helpwith homework and other resources at yourpublic library. Mon., April 18 at 7:00 pm.
What Is Poetry? A program with ClementMallory. Tues., April 19 at 4:00 pm.
Puppet Shows Jack and the Beanstalk& The Stinky Cheese Man. Wed., April20 at 4:00 pm.
Earth Day Fun Celebrate Earth Day byplanting flowers in front of the Library.Thurs., April 21 at 4:00 pm.
StorytimesStorytimes
Programs For Children & FamiliesPrograms For Children & FamiliesCentral LibraryBooks & Babies: Mondays, 9:30 amToddlers: Mondays &
Thursdays, 10:00 amPreschoolers: Mondays &
Thursdays, 11:00 amFamilies: Saturdays, 11:00 amChildren’s Films: Tuesdays, 9:30
& 10:30 am
Benjamin Branch LibraryToddlers: Tuesdays, 10:00 am &
Wednesdays, 11:00 amPreschoolers: Tuesdays, 11:00 amAfternoon Preschool Time: 2nd &
4th Thursdays @ 2:00 pmMother Goose (Infants):
Wednesdays, 9:30 & 10:30 am
Glenwood Branch LibraryPreschoolers & Toddlers:
Wednesdays, 11 amPreschoolers & Toddlers:
Thursdays, 10 & 11 am
Hemphill Branch LibraryPreschoolers & Toddlers:
Tuesdays, 2 pm & Thursdays, 10 am
Kathleen Clay Edwards FamilyBranch LibraryToddlers and Preschoolers:
Tuesdays, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 amToddlers and Preschoolers:
Wednesdays, 10 & 11 am
McGirt-Horton Branch LibraryToddlers & Preschoolers:
Thursdays, 10 amToddlers & Preschoolers:
Tuesdays, 10 amFamilies: Thursdays, 11 amChildren’s Films: Mondays, 10 amFamily Films: Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Vance Chavis Branch LibraryPreschoolers & Toddlers:
Mondays, 10 &10:45 amChildren’s Films:
Wednesdays, 10 am & 10:45 am
Vance Chavis373-5838
Kathleen ClayEdwards Family
McGirt-Horton373-5810
Hello Holland Make a windmill, tastesome cheese, and hear stories of tulips &the sea. Wed., April 6 at 3:30 pm.
Twisted Tales Celebrate NationalLibrary Week with some mixed-upfolktales, riddles and other nonsense!Wed., April 13 at 3:30 pm.
Tremendous Trees Remember ArborDay with tales of trees, tree crafts & anoutdoor tree-hugging. Wed., April 20 at3:30 pm.
Poetry And Nature Hear poems ofnature with children’s author Karen JoShapiro. Enjoy crafts and write your ownpoem. Wed., April 27 at 3:30 pm.
Fire Safety & Books Hear stories aboutfire safety read by special guest Mitzie theSafety Fire Officer with Ember the FireDog. Fri., April 1 at 10:00 am.
National Read A Road Map WeekLearn map reading skills and receive aGreensboro city map. Thurs., April 7 at4:30 pm.
Read A Poem; See A Movie Familiescan come and read poems about animalsand enjoy an animal-themed movie. Sat.,April 9 at 3:00 pm.
Let’s Gather Round Join us for aNational Library Week Special where wewill share selections from great chapterbooks. Wed., April 13 at 3:30 pm.
Your Unique Exercise Develop anexercise program and learn tips on howto get in shape. Sat., April 16 at 3:30 pm.
Self Expressions Join spoken wordpoet Clement Mallory & learn what poetryis all about. Wed., April 20 at 4:00 pm.
Fantasy Folklore Enjoy a book by VirginiaHamilton, The People Could Fly. Wed.,April 27 at 3:30 pm.
Celebrate Your Favorite Poems Readyour own poem or a favorite poem fromanother poet. Enjoy refreshments & poetryApril 28 at 4:15 pm.
Poetry Workshop For Kids Enjoy readingand writing poetry every Thursday eveningin April.
Poetry and Puppets = Fun Make a puppet& create a poem. Wed., April 13 at 3:30 pm.
Rock Stars Paint your favorite animal,person or star on rocks. Registration issuggested. Wed., April 20 at 3:30 pm.
Breakfast with Books For children, pre-school to 2nd grade. Bring your favoritebooks to share. Sat., April 23 at 10:00 am.
Movie: Shrek Enjoy the wonderfuladventures of an ogre, a donkey and aprincess. Free refreshments. Wed., April 27at 3:30 pm.
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ESOL Programs @ Glenwood Branch 297-5000Adult Computer Lab for ESOL Mon., 6 to 9 pm; Thurs., 9 am tonoon and 6 to 9 pm; Fri., 2 to 5 pm; Sat., 3 to 6 pm.ESOL Conversation Club Thurs., 12:30 to 2 pm, or Tues.,7:45 to 9 pmESOL Women’s Literacy Tues. & Fri., 10 am -12pm.
Virtual Branch: www.greensborolibrary.orgCentral Library, 219 N. Church StreetChildren’s RoomInformation ServicesBenjamin, 1530 Benjamin ParkwayGlenwood, 1901 W. Florida StreetKathleen Clay Edwards Family,1420 Price Park RoadMcGirt-Horton, 2509 Phillips AvenueVance Chavis, 900 S. Benbow RoadHemphill Branch, 2301 W. Vandalia Road
Director: Sandy NeermanCentral Library Hours:
M- F, 9 am-9 pm;Sat, 9 am-6 pm; Sun, 2-6 pm
Branch Library Hours:M-Th, 9 am-9 pm;
Fri-Sat, 9 am-6 pm; Sun, 2-6 pm
Greensboro Public Library Locations
Classes Below Require RegistrationContact Judith Graves at 334-4822
Basic ESOL Writing & Reading Class Mon. & Wed., 4 to 6 pm.Preparation Class for the TOEFL (Test of English as a ForeignLanguage) Mon. & Wed., 12:15 to 2:15 pm.U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class Tues., 6:30 to 9 pm.
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Teen Job Fair & WorkshopsCool Poetry GSOT-Shirts On Sale Teen Job Workshops Learn how to ace an interview; how to dress
for success; how to fill out a job application; how to get the mostfrom a job fair and more. Get a ticket that entitles you to be one ofthe first applicants to be admitted to the job fair on May 5th. CallDoris Jessup at 373-3764 or Carole Campbell Brown at 433-7260 formore information. Wednesday, May 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at theCentral Library.
The 2nd Annual Teen Job Fair will be held at the Greensboro CulturalArts Center on Thursday, May 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Teens, ages16 to 19, are eligible to attend (16 & 17 year olds must have a workpermit). Meet employers from Chick-Fil-A, FurnitureLand South, Sonic,and other local businesses.
Author Visit In May
$Tia McCollors will visit the New Book
Lovers Club at the Vance Chavis Branch onSaturday May 14. Tia is a native ofGreensboro and graduate of UNC-CH. Shecurrently resides in Atlanta.
Tia joins the literary scene with herdebut novel, A Heart of Devotion. Her styleis marked by vivid dialogue, intertwined intoa well-placed story with realistic dilemmas.The novel deals with some of life’s realissues–relationships, deception, bitterness, and forgiveness. Pleasecall Lois Williams at 373-5838 for details about Tia’s visit.
Pick up one of the coolest t-shirtsin town and help supportPoetry GSO programs & events.SAVE THE POETS!•white with black armbands & collar, 100% cotton (pictured)•gray with black armbands & collar, cotton blendAvailable at the BookLovers CoffeeShop at the entrance to the CentralLibrary and at most Poetry GSO events.
Movie Night Returns In JuneBeginning June 3, Movie Night returns to Festival Park (nextto the YWCA & Cultural Arts Center). Families, bring a picnic
supper and enjoy music, crafts and great movies.
Movie Night Returns In June
