Library Events for March 2012

Thursdays in March 3:00 – 4:15 pm
Kripalu Yoga with Margaret Gurney

Join us for beginning yoga with Margaret Gurney. A gentle, relaxing class – you’ll feel better afterward! Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat and a blanket. Cost is $10 per session. Register by calling the library at 525-4411 or just drop in.

Sunday March 4th at 2:00 pm in the Daniels Room
Town Candidate Forum

Meet your local candidates!

Tuesday March 6th at 7:00 pm
First Tuesday Book Club

The group will be discussing The Call by Yannick Murphy. There are still copies at the front desk – you can still join us for this quick and heartwarming read!

Thursday March 15th at 7:00 pm
Travel to Israel with Emily Taub

Emily Taub is an Antrim native who returned home last May after graduating from Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. In January her Jewish heritage and love of travel brought her to Israel on a free tour run by Birthright Israel, a non-profit organization. She spent ten days traveling with 30 of her American peers, learning about the culture, history, politics and religions of Israel, as well as getting to know the people who live there. The group visited such sites as Mt. Masada, The Dead Sea, the Western (or Wailing) Wall in Jerusalem, and the Negev Desert. The group also spent multiple nights at Kibbutzim, one night in the desert in a Bedouin tent, and many, many hours on the bus together! Stop by for some interesting stories, fun facts, good food and photos from the trip, and learn something new about this beautiful and ancient country! Free and open to all. For more information call the library at 525-4411.

Friday March 16th at 7:00 pm
Friends Friday Foreign Film Series – Happy-Go-Lucky

Academy Award nominee Mike Leigh delivers the delightfully fresh and cheerful comedy, Happy-Go-Lucky. Poppy Cross is a 30 year old, single, London schoolteacher. She has an eternally sunny attitude and wants everyone in her life to be happy, too. She tries to loosen up her dour driving instructor, cheer her fiery Spanish Flamenco teacher and brighten the life of a troubled student. Her attitude of happiness and joy is often misinterpreted, ending in complications that make for a provocative, yet uplifting , scenario. It’s a joyous, feel-good film you’ll find irresistible. Free admission and popcorn thanks to the Friends of the Library.

Sunday April 1st at 2:00 pm
The Hourglass Readers Perform Medea

The Hourglass Readers will present a reading of Euripides’ Medea. This play, first performed in 431 BCE, is based on the myth, well-known to the Greeks of Euripides’ time, about the immortal sorceress and granddaughter of Helius (the sun god), who fell passionately in love with the hero Jason and helped him to steal the fabulous golden fleece. When Jason deserted her some years later, Medea took a horrible revenge. But Euripides’ real subject is not a gory revenge tale but the horrors that can result from interactions between mortals and immortals. The Hourglass Readers is dedicated to performing readings of classical works in abridged versions, allowing actors and audiences to explore works not often performed. Free and open to all.

From the Children's Room
Rennie Timm, Children’s Librarian

Thursdays, March 1, 15, 22 & 29 at 10:30am
LAPTOP TODDLER STORYTIME

Walking and talking, this toddler story time is an interactive program for all pre-schoolers and their parents or care providers. We’ll share books, rhymes, songs, finger play & movement. Our goal is to foster an early love of books and literacy. At the end of the program, there will be playtime for parents and caregivers to share books, puzzles, or other literacy activities with their toddler. Dress comfortably as we will be sitting on the floor in the Children’s Room. No registration required, feel free to drop in anytime.

Tuesday, March 6 at 3:15–4:15pm
BLOCK PARTY: LEGO® Fun for Kindergarten through Second grade

Join us for an afternoon snack and let your imagination run wild. Hands-on learning opportunity to explore how things work. LEGO® bricks are provided by the library. This session is for early elementary children. No registration required, feel free to drop in anytime.

Wednesday, March 8 at 2:45-3:30pm
DUCT TAPE DESIGNS: Flower power RINGS

Middle school students come join us for an afternoon of duct tape creations. This session will be devoted to making Rings. Duct Tape Diva, Mackenzie Wetherill will lead the session. Tape will be supplied by the library, but feel free to bring your own supplies. Registration recommended. Please email hancockkidlib@comcast.net

Friday, March 9 at 6:00-8:00pm
PIZZA & A MOVIE TEEN NIGHT

Middle School and High School Students are invited to gather with friends, munch on pizza & watch a movie together. Film title to be determined by group in attendance and staff, please call for available titles. Registration REQUIRED, call, email or sign up in Children’s Room.

Monday, March 12 at 3:15-4:15pm
DINOSAURS, DINOSAURS & DRAWING???

Owen Hale, Hancock resident and Dinosaur expert will share his love and passion for all things Saurian. Participants will have the opportunity to learn anatomy basics while drawing dinosaurs. Bring your questions and thirst for knowledge. Registration recommended, please sign up in Children's Room

Wednesday, March 14 at 3:15-4:15pm
DANCE AND MOVEMENT for First, Second & Third graders

Dance the winter blues away, with Jess Lawler Codman, a 15 year veteran of dance education. Energetic, athletic FUN for everyone, no experience needed. Learn a little bit about choreography while dancing and moving to lively music. Registration REQUIRED, class fills up quickly, space limited. Please sign up in Children’s Room, call the Library 525-4411 or email hancockkidlib@comcast.net.

Tuesday, March 20 at 3:15–4:15pm
BLOCK PARTY: LEGO® Fun for Third and Fourth graders

Join us for an afternoon snack and let your imagination run wild. Hands-on learning opportunity to explore how things work. LEGO® bricks are provided by the library. Middle School students welcome. No registration required, feel free to drop in anytime.

Wednesday, March 21 at 3:15-4:15pm
DANCE AND MOVEMENT for Fourth, Fifth & Sixth graders

Dance the winter blues away, with Jess Lawler Codman, a 15 year veteran of dance education. Energetic, athletic FUN for everyone, no experience needed. Learn a little bit about choreography while dancing and moving to lively music. Registration REQUIRED, class fills up quickly, space limited. Please sign up in Children’s Room, call the Library 525-4411 or email hancockkidlib@comcast.net.

Monday, March 26 27 at 2:30-4:30pm
OPEN PLAY: GAMES @ YOUR LIBRARY!

Open Play is just that. Gaming of any kind; whether it is board games, card games, video games, role-playing games, or any other kind of game you can imagine, we'll play it. We'll provide a different variety of games for you to play; you’re welcome to bring in your own games to share with the group. No registration required, feel free to drop in anytime.

Volunteers Wanted!! Have a special skill or talent you would like to share with young children or teens? Contact our Children’s Librarian, Rennie Timm. Ideas that come to mind include: yoga instructor, theatre, writers, artists, chess players, etc.