Ongoing and upcoming events at the library
YORK VILLAGE - A lecture, a film and events for all ages are on tap at the York Public Library for the final weeks of March and the start of April.YORK READS EVENTS
"Fly Fishing and Tackle: History and Appraisal" will be offered on March 22 from noon to 1:30 p.m. and March 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local resident and fishing tackle collector Sante Giuliani will offer two programs on fishing rods, reels, equipment and their history specific to Maine. There will be time after each of the presentations for those present to have their personal fishing equipment appraised.
"Hiking the Appalachian Trail" will be held on March 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A diverse panel of Appalachian Trail hikers will share their own amazing stories. Bring your own stories and questions to share.
Visit www.york.lib.me.us for a complete list of York Reads events.
GLOBAL WARMING: A CONCERN FOR ALL
On Friday, March 30, at 7 p.m., speaker Dr. Kristina Dahl will share her perspective on global warming from having spent about 10 years studying and researching climate change. In 2005, she received her Ph.D. in climate science from the MIT/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program. Global warming is one of the most controversial issues facing society today. However, it is also one of the most pressing. This presentation will explore climate change from a scientist's perspective.
FINAL FILM IN THE WINTER FILM FESTIVAL
On Sunday, April 1, at 3 p.m., enjoy a brilliant modern day comic fantasy for April Fools Day as the York Public Library's Film Festival rounds out the winter series with "Being John Malkovich." Directed by Spike Jonze, the movie won numerous awards and critical acclaim for its original concept, screenplay and the acting by Orson Bean, Cameron Diaz and Mary Kay Place. The movie is rated R and has a running time of 112 minutes.
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 to 10:45 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 April 4, during Making Music Monthly, music teacher Michelle Franey will familiarize children between the ages of 2 and 6 with musical elements such as tempo, dynamics and register.
At Tactile Toddler Time on April 10, children ages 3 and younger - and their parents - will enjoy playing with all sorts of substances.
During school vacation from April 17 to 20, there will be something fun to do in the Children's Room every day. We'll have the details for you next week!
EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY
The Annual Student Art Exhibit continues through Friday, March 23. Students in all grades of York's public schools have been selected to display their artwork, which covers a wide variety of subjects and media. More than 100 pieces are on display throughout the library.
ARTISTS' RECEPTION
On Friday, April 13, at 5 p.m., the library will hold a reception for artists Todd Bezold and Michael Walek, whose exhibit in the library will run from April 4 to May 31. Both artists draw inspiration from the natural world, preferring to paint from life whenever and wherever possible.
WRITERS' NIGHT
On Tuesday, April 24, at 7 p.m., the library will host a Writer's Night. Writers reading from their works that evening will include Cynthia Fraser Graves, K Spirito and Joyce Tracksler.
