Allegany County Library System
Calendar of Events for October, 2004
All Events are Free and Open to the Public
County Commissions Have Proclaimed October as "One Book, One Allegany County
Month!
Rosie the Riveters turned out to tell us their stories.
"One Book One Allegany County 2004" is now under way. A grant from the
Cumberland Rotary Club is making this year's campaign possible. Other sponsors of this
event include: Allegany County Board of Education, Allegany Arts Council, Cumberland
Theatre, New Embassy Theatre, Main Street Books in Frostburg, Book Center in
Downtown Cumberland, Waldenbooks & Country Club Mall, and Cumberland TimesNews. Radio stations WCBC, WFRB, WKGO and WTBO will have chances to win
book-store gift certificates during the month. We have all kinds of multimedia events
planned for the month, but don't forget a lot of the success of this literacy initiative is
dependent on having as many people as possible actually reading or listening to Mary
Shelley's book Frankenstein. See below for events planned.
It's Alive! Read for the fun of it! TEEN READ WEEK - (OCT. 17-23) Reading
this year's "One Book" selection, Frankenstein with pre-teens/teens is a great lead-in to
open up discussion. There are many themes that would be of interest to older kids. Some
of the Frankenstein movies are based on only a part of the book; so, if you haven't read
the book you may not understand this monster? at all.
During October thru November 9th., our libraries are joining Community Unity In
Action, Inc to bring you "Kids Don't Be A Joke--Don't Smoke Contest" for youths
ages 9-18. Details are available at the library or online at
www.alleganycountylibrary.info.
During renovation of the Main Branch, the LaVale Branch will be open on
Sundays from 1-5 pm!
Mon. 4
Computer Class: Introduction to the Internet Designed for people with
no prior experience using the Internet. Learn about browsers, search
engines, and hyperlinks. Perform simple searches. Gates Computer Lab
at Frostburg Branch 10 am
Mon. 4
"One Book" Kick-off Narrative readings from the book and portrayal of
Mary Shelley by Juanita Salazar and fellow actors. Program will end with
some pre-Frankenstein from the movies. New Embassy Theatre in
Cumberland Twilight (7 pm)
Wed. 6 thru
Oct 24
Production of the Play Frankenstein at the Cumberland Theatre. Call
301-759-4990 for reservations.
Mon. 11
Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Part 1 Create spreadsheets using
Excel in thsi first session of a two part training. Learn to navigate within a
worksheet and enter & work with data. Gates Computer Lab at
Frostburg Branch 11 am
Tues. 12
Narrative Reading & Portrayal of Mary Shelley by Juanita Salazer.
Common area outside Waldenbooks at Country Club Mall 6 pm
Tues. 12
"One Book" Book Discussion Everyone's invited to come join in on a
discussion of the book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Led by Linda
Burkey, library staff member.
George's Creek Branch 7 pm
Wed. 13
Meet the Blind during Meet the Blind Month Blind Industries and
Services of Maryland will be available to answer questions about what it's
like to be blind. This will be a perfect opportunity for children and adults.
South Cumberland Branch 3-4 pm
Thurs. 14
Get Ready for TEEN READ WEEK! Teens and their families are
invited to create a monster of their own following Evening Story Time
which starts at 6:30 pm. South Cumberland Branch 7 pm
Mon. 18
Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Part II In Part II, we will continue
with formulas and commands, formatting, how to work with multiple
worksheets, and printing data. Gates Computer Lab at Frostburg
Branch 11 am
Mon. 18
"One Book" Book Discussion Everyone's invited to come join in on a
discussion of the book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Led by Barbara
Browning, Technical Services/Ref. Librarian at All College of MD.
South Cumberland Branch 7 pm
Tues. 19
"One Book" Book Discussion Everyone's invited to come join in on a
discussion of the book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Led by bookstore
owner and discussion leader Fred Powell. Main Street Books in
Frostburg 7:30 pm
Thurs. 21
Book Club Special Everyone's invited to attend this discussion of
Barbara Kingsolver's Poisonwood Bible PLUS There will be a computer
lab session on finding books to use for book discussion. Frostburg
Branch 2-4 pm
Sun. 24
A Special Opportunity to meet the cast of the Cumberland Theatre
production of Frankenstein; will be discussing the play and book.
Cumberland Theatre after 3 pm matinee
Thurs. 28
Book Discussion Adults & older teens are invited to come join in on this
discussion of Snow in August: a Novel by Pete Hamill South
Cumberland Branch 7 pm
Sun. 31
Halloween: A Literature Comes Alive Event--A Marathon Reading of
Maryland's Own Edgar Allan Poe. The library system has formed an
alliance with The Frostburg Center for Creative Writing at FSU to help
bring some exciting reading and writing adventures to the local
community. Come in costume! Come and listen for an hour or five; or,
volunteer to read selections from America's master of the macabre. For
details: 301-687-4024. City Place (14 S. Water Street in Downtown
Frostburg) 1-6 pm.
October 2004
STORY HOURS
Main
Closed for Renovation
South
10:00 AM
Tuesdays
LaVale
10:00 AM
Wednesdays
Frostburg
10:00 AM & 1 PM
Tuesdays
George s Creek
2:30 PM
Wednesdays
Westernport
6:00 PM
Tuesdays
Older kids invited!
Children aged 3-6 are encouraged to attend this hour of stories, songs, and activities designed just for them.
Evening Story Time
Main
Closed for Renovation
South
6:30 PM
Thursday
Oct. 14
LaVale
6:30 PM
Thursday
Oct. 7
Frostburg
See
Toddler Time
George s Creek
6:30 PM
Wednesdays
Westernport
6:30 PM
Mondays
Esp. for young
Children!
Evening Story Time is a half hour program open to all children. These programs include stories, songs, and activities for fun and
adventure.
Toddler Time
Main
Closed for
Renovation
South
LaVale
10:00AM
Wednesday
11:30 AM
Wednesday
Frostburg
6:30 PM
Mondays
11:00 AM
Wednesdays
George s
Creek
6:30 PM
Thursday
Westernport
10:30 AM
Thursdays
Oct. 13 & 27
Oct. 6 & 20
Oct. 7 & 21
Toddler Time is for children aged 18 to 36 months and a parent, Activities include games, stories, and other activities designed to stimulate
and entertain. Pre-registration is required for this program at all branches