Ongoing and upcoming events at the library
YORK VILLAGE - There are many special events planned at the York Public Library in the weeks ahead, including plenty to do during the winter vacation.SECOND ANNUAL PRESCHOOL FAIR
On Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Second Annual Preschool Age Fair, organized by Sarah Morosoff and the Children' Programming Committee, will feature local learning and enrichment programs and activities designed with preschool age children and their families in mind. The fair will feature exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on activities, raffle prizes that include program scholarships, gift certificates and supplies for arts and crafts.
FROM THE FRONT: A PRESENTATION BY WORLD WAR II VETERANS
"Tales of a Country Boy Who Went to War" will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. Roland Glenn served in the Infantry as a combat Platoon Leader and Company Commander on Okinawa during the last battle of World War II. Join Roland for a personal and informative talk about his experiences during his service. Co-sponsored by the Library, York Adult and Community Education, and the Old York Historical Society.
"Remembrances of Wartime" will be held Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. Join a panel of eight United States WWII Veterans and home front supporters who will share stories and remembrances of their experiences during wartime. This program will include excerpts from an oral history project conducted by Sentry Hill for presentation to the Library of Congress. Please bring your own stories and questions to share. Co-sponsored by the York Public Library, York Adult and Community Education and the Old York Historical Society.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK GROUP
On Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 2:30 p.m., come join the Middle School Book Group and help choose the winner of the Maine Student Book Award this year. Each member is choosing a book to read and review from the list of eligible books.
WORDS OF LOVE
On Valentine's Day, Feb 14, at 7 p.m., the York Public Library once again invites you to gather 'round the fireplace and share "words of love," either written or discovered: love poems, songs, fiction, essays … or just come cuddle by the fire and listen. Guests are invited to bring Valentine's sweets to share.
READERS THEATER PRESENTS "ENIGMA VARIATIONS"
On Feb. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. or Feb.18 at 3 p.m., come to the library to see "Enigma Variations" by Eric Emmanuel Schmitt. The play takes place on a remote island when two strangers meet. One, a famous but hermitic author, has written a celebrated novel about his love affair with an unnamed woman. The other, a journalist, has come to interview the author. The interview becomes a life-threatening challenge to both men as questions about love and truth emerge. Admission is free, though donations are gladly accepted.
EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY
"Transitions" - Watercolors and oils by Kittery Point artist Wendy Turner will be on display at the library through Jan. 26.
The annual student art exhibit opens Jan. 31 and continues through March. It will include works by York School Department students from kindergarten through high school.
IN THE CHILDREN'S ROOM
Weekly programs for children at the York Public Library include Miss Kate's Infant Lap, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Preschool Story Time, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., and Toddler Story Time, Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Monthly programs for children and parents include Making Music Monthly, the first Wednesday of each month from 10:15 to10:45 a.m.; Tactile Toddler Time, the second Tuesday of each month from 10:15 to10:45 a.m.; Babies, Boppies and Books, the second Thursday of each month from 10:15 to 11 a.m., and Art by the Pond, the third Tuesday of each month, from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
SPOTLIGHTED PROGRAMS
On Wednesday, Feb. 7, during Making Music Monthly, music teacher Michelle Franey will familiarize the children with musical elements such as tempo, dynamics, and register. This program is suitable for children from ages 2 to 6.
On Thursday, Feb. 8, Babies, Boppies and Books, a monthly book group for mothers with babies under a year old, meets to discuss books members have selected and read. Come as you are, meet other moms with babies and talk about a good book. The group is open to new members on a continuing basis. February's book is "The Children of Men" by P.D. James.
WINTER FILM FESTIVAL CONTINUES
On Feb. 11 at 3 p.m., see "The Station Agent," winner of the three 2003 Sundance Film Festival Awards. This is a gentle and humorous movie that shows how proximity, need and coincidence can create the bonds of friendship that change lives. Fin (Peter Dinklage), a loner who loves trains, inherits an abandoned train depot and moves in. Despite his efforts to live a solitary life, a local artist, a librarian and a friendly Cuban intrude on his seclusion. The movie is rated R and has a running time of 90 minutes. Admission is free with a $5 donation suggested. There's free popcorn, too!
FEBRUARY BREAK EVENTS
Winter vacation means some special installments of Art by the Pond, Making Music, Young Yogi Yoga and more beginning Feb. 20. See next week's edition of The Independent for all the details on the library's school vacation spectacular for children.
ART CONTEST: THE HUNDRED DRESSES
In conjunction with the Children's Book Group selection of "The Hundred Dresses," the library is sponsoring a clothing design contest. Submit your clothing design on a sheet of 8½-by-11 inch paper using any medium. Write your name and telephone number on the back. Entries should be submitted no later than the Friday before vacation, Feb. 17. During vacation week, patrons will vote on their favorite entry. The winner will receive an art kit as a prize.
