Winter is on my head, but eternal Spring is in my heart. Victor Hugo

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1 Winter is on my head, but eternal Spring is in my heart. Victor Hugo Monday Thursday 11 AM 9 PM Friday 12 PM 5 PM Saturday 10 AM 3 PM The Library is Closed on Sundays ~ Circulation Desk ext. 210 or 211 Reference Desk ext. 206 Children's Desk ext. 204 Teen and Youth Services ext. 208 Administration ext. 203 March 20th is the first day of Spring! At long last, award season seems to be winding down. For book lovers, we had our Caldecott, Newbery, and Prinz awards. The Grammy s are done and the Oscar s just finished. Of course there are a bunch of other award shows coming later on, like American County Music (April), the Tony s (June) and ESPY (July). All spaced out to keep the entertainment industry going without much thought to the written word that spurs a world of glamorous people, action and million dollar sets. And at the end of the year without much fanfare on December 10, the Nobel Prize for Literature is given. There is no painted set, no surround sound, or million dollar actors, just your imagination. For you, there is only the cost of a book or the use of your library card; in that case, it s free. It was while reading one of these awarded works, when I was much younger, that I read a line I sat alone, but not alone, watching a dusting of stars on a cold night. Since then, I ve watched many movies and seen many Broadway plays. And coming up this year are many more book-tomovies coming out, like Anarchy based upon Shakespeare s Cymbaline or Steinbeck s East of Eden, now in production. Will I ever find another literary line, with such imagery and emotion? Can an actor express that single thought where we hit the pause button within us, without a voice over and cut away to the next scene? Moreover, I have yet to hear someone say the movie was better than the book. How disappointing. So I was watching the Oscars and thinking about the movies I had seen this year when the camera panned the audience. And there I saw them, a dusting of stars on a cold night. Hmmm I thought, My bag of popcorn is empty. Here are some more books-to movies coming out in 2015, but read the book first. Cinderella The Gunman (The Prone Gunman) Insurgent (second of the Divergent series) Serena Home (True Meaning of Smekday) The Longest Ride (Nicholas Sparks) Child 44 True Story (Memoir) The Moon and the Sun ZOO (James Patterson) Five Flights Up (Heroic Measures) Far From the Madding Crowd Hunger Games( Mockingjay Pt 2)

2 Friends of the Library Meeting Monday, March 2nd, 1:00PM The Friends of the Library group is a great way to get involved in your Library & your community. Needle Arts Group Wednesday, March 4th & 18th, 6:30-8:30 PM Do you knit or crochet? Like to do embroidery, needlepoint, beading, quilting or other needlework? Bring a current project to work on in a fun and informal atmosphere. All levels of experience are welcome. This is not a class. However, sharing of tips and experience are encouraged. No registration required. Bookworms Book Club The Pecan Man By Cassie Dandridge Thursday, March 5th, 1:00PM In the summer of 1976, recently widowed and childless, Ora Lee Beckworth hires a homeless old black man to mow her lawn. The neighborhood children call him the Pee-can Man; their mothers call them inside whenever he appears. When the police chief s son is found stabbed to death near his camp, the man Ora knows as Eddie is arrested and charged with murder. Twenty-five years later, Ora sets out to tell the truth about the Pecan Man and discovers more truth about herself than she could ever have imagined. Creative Oxygen: Writing Group You want to write but don't! Wednesday, March 11th, 6:30-8:30PM This is a Creative Writing Group looking for fun, creative, artistic writers who find it hard to stay motivated to write. Join us as we encourage each other in maintaining a writing schedule with the goal of using writing as a tool of empowerment, healing and personal discovery. Critique sessions, writing prompts, artistic encouragement, for writers of any genre. Registration is required. Please call the group facilitator Theresa Moore at to register. Calligraphy Drop-In Studio Thursday, March 12th & 26th, 6:30pm 8:30pm Create various projects using calligraphy & other artistic techniques. Maureen Peters of the Philadelphia Calligraphers Society will teach these workshops. Some materials will be supplied. No prior experience is necessary. This program is free and open to adults 18 and older. Registration is required. Call x206.

3 Blood Drive On the third Thursday of every month the American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive in the Library Meeting Room. The date this month is Thursday, March 19th, from 2:00-7:30 PM. For an appointment please call RED-CROSS. Free Film Series DOLPHIN TALE 2 Monday, March 30th, 6:30PM (Directed by Charles Martin Smith, Fiction, 2014, 107 min.) The team of people who saved Winter's life reassemble in the wake of her surrogate mother's passing in order to find her a companion so she can remain at the Clearwater Marine Hospital. A heartwarming sequel inspired by actual events. Starring Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd. HORROR MOVIE NIGHT: Dracula Untold Tuesday, March 24th, 6:30 PM 2014; PG-13 As his kingdom is being threatened by the Turks, young prince Vlad Tepes must become a monster feared by his own people in order to obtain the power needed to protect his own family, and the families of his kingdom. TEENS WELCOME; NO PERMISSION SLIP NEEDED. The Bookmarks Triangle: The Fire That Changed America By David von Diehle Tuesday, March 31st, 7:00PM Called "a riveting history written with flair and precision"" by Bob Woodward, Triangle is the dramatic story of the fire that broke out in the Triangle Shirtwaist factory in New York City in Within minutes the flames spread to consume the building's upper three stories. People on the street watched in horror as desperate workers jumped to their deaths. The final toll was 146 people-123 of them women. It chronicles in harrowing detail the fire and gives an insightful look at how this tragedy transformed politics and gave rise to urban liberalism. Plant of the Month-March Ficus benjamina Ficus benjamina is a small tree from Southeast Asia that has been hybridized for indoor homes. pictured is Ficus benjamina. The Ficus has been developed to include varigated foliage, for smaller types household. Usually all Ficus species have similar culture. They enjoy bright indirect light and watering is critical(2 to 7days). Do not allow the plant to sit in water as this will cause root rot. Keep your Ficus pot bound and only repot when necessary. If you do repot expect leaf drop to occur but the Ficus will rebound with proper care. Ficus should be watched for spidermites, mealy bugs, or scale insects. ref. photo: Myra Gross

4 ~ Women s History Month Program ~ Bessie Colman: Fly! Bessie! Fly! Monday, March 16 7:00 p.m Dressed in authentic bomber s jacket, boots and scarf Dr. Daisy Century of the American Historical Theatre portrays aviator Bessie Coleman. Bessie Coleman was the first African-American woman to become a licensed airplane pilot & the first American to hold an international pilot license. Performed as if standing on the wing of the plane, Bessie inspires the audience to identify with a woman who never gave up, a woman who risked everything to make her dream a reality. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please call x206 to register. This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Kane & Beatty Traditional Irish Music Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of Irish music with Terry Kane (vocals, guitar and mandolin) & John Beatty (vocals, bazouki, flute, whistle, bodhran, and guitar.) This versatile and experienced duo has performed at Musikfest, the Celtic Classic, the Philadelphia Ceili Group Festival and dozens of festivals, pubs and colleges from Western Pennsylvania to the Jersey Shore. This program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble Rescheduled due to bad weather. New date: Thursday, March 5th, 7PM We are excited to welcome back the Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble. This Ensemble presents a powerful, exciting, and educational performance the whole family can enjoy. This program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Seating is limited.

5 TEENS. Teen Writer's Group Tue, March 10, 6pm 8pm Write. Share. Review. Chat. Ages 13-18; Non-Residents are welcome. For more details call ext 208 FREE SAT Prep Assessment Sat, March 14, 10:30am 2:00pm Take a FREE practice exam that will give you an assessment of what areas to work on for the SAT. The database we use also includes lessons and practice problems tailored to the student s needs. Must have a valid Library card. Bring your library card & a calculator. Registration required; Space Limited, monroeteens@gmail.com. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS THURSDAY, MARCH Teen Craft: St. Patty's Day Lucky Jewelry Tue, March 17, 6pm 8pm To celebrate St. Patty's Day this year we are going to make real four leaf clover pendant jewelry. Ages years old. Registration required. Please register for this program by Thursday, March 12th at 5pm. Spots are limited. All supplies will be provided. Light refreshments served. YuGiOh Tournament (TEENS) Sat, March 28, 12pm 2pm No sign up necessary, n00bs welcome! Ages TEEN STUDY HALL!!! Tue, March 31, 5:30pm 7:00pm Need a quiet and tranquil environment to work on a group project or study for an exam? Try out NEW Teen Study Hall!! No registration required. We are on Social Media Friend us! Follow us! Subscribe to us! Find out what we re reading! Keep Track of our events! See you on the web <3

6 WINTER STORYTIME The schedule is as follows: months: Tuesdays at 11:15 AM from Jan. 20th to March 10th 3-6 Years: Thursdays at 11:15 AM from Jan. 22nd to March 12th We'll enjoy stories, games, crafts, films, and songs. Older and younger siblings are welcome. No signups are required--just show up at your age group. (Please remember that the month age group must have an adult with them in the Story Room at all times.) We hope to see you there to warm up with some great stories! No-Sew Sock Dolls. Saturday, March 7th, 11:30 AM Ages 8 and up are welcome to make adorable dolls with nothing more than socks, rubber bands, stuffing, glue-on accessories, and sharpies! You MUST sign up by Thursday, March 6th. Lego Night Wednesday, March 11th, 7:00 PM Ages 4 and up are invited to build with our Lego! Signups provided. Irish Potato Candy Craft Wednesday, March 18th, 7:00 PM Celebrate St. Patrick's Day week and Irish Heritage Month. Ages 8 and up can make Irish potato candy to take home! We'll provide the candy "dough", you shape it and roll it in cinnamon. Afterwards, while they're cooling in the refrigerator, we'll hear some read-alouds and see a cartoon or two. You MUST sign up by Monday, March 16th. Easter Craft and Storytime Saturday, March 21st, 11:30 AM All ages are welcome to make an adorable Easter basket craft and hear some Easter read -alouds--and there might just be some extra surprises for you! Please sign up by Thursday, March 19th. Movie Night: The Lego Movie Wednesday, March 25th, 6:30 PM "EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!!!" All ages are welcome to enjoy this hit about a Lego world and the ordinary worker who becomes important to its survival. Chock-full of cameos of nearly every character who has a Lego form--from Batman to Han Solo! No signups required. Popcorn provided.