Now Read This! Vol. 2, Is. 3 www.scpls.org

Get to know some of the new fiction that has come in for April and grow your reading habits. Stone Cold by C. J. Box (F BOX) Survivor by James Wesley Rawles (F RAW) Night Of The Hunter by R.A. Salvatore (F SAL) Letters From Skye by Jessica Brocknole (LP F BRO) The Chase by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg (MF EVA) Davey's Daughter by Linda Byler (F BYL) Mark Of Evil by Tim LaHaye & Craig Parshall (F LAH) Steeped In Evil

by Laura Childs (MF CHI)

2014

Programs p. 2-3 Children’s Page p. 4 Branch Lineup p.5

In This Issue

1000’s of films at www.scpls.org

Reference Corner: America’s Historical Newspapers Newspaper stories can be very telling about a previous time and revealing about our own historical past. For your research needs, SCPL offers access to America’s Historical Newspapers. AHN is the most comprehensive online database available for searching and browsing American newspapers

published from 1690—1922. Offering searchable digital facsimiles of thousands of newspapers from all 50 states, AHN will have what you need. With eyewitness reporting, editorials, letters, advertisements, obituaries, and much more, AHN chronicles the evolution of American culture and is a great tool for the genealogist digging deeper for information to include in their family trees. Use requires an SCPL library card to log on.

Have you filed your taxes? Time is running out! April 10th, 2014 is the last day for VITA tax appointments. If you haven’t gotten your taxes filed yet and need some help, call and sign up at 574-772-READ (7323) and ask about free tax assistance.

Tax day is April 15, 2014!

THE NEXT SCPL BOARD MEETING IS TUESDAY, APRIL 8TH AT 4:00 P.M.

ALL PROGRAMS FREE UNLESS

OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

Intro to Computers Saturdays, April 5 and 26

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Introductory computer skills will be

covered to teach proficiency and confidence. Sign up is required. Class is limited to 6.

Knit and Stitch Mondays, April 7, 14, 21,

and 28 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Come join our knitting circle group for instruction, help, or just to knit and have fun. Bring yarn and needles.

Lawn and Garden Workshop Wednesday, April 23 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Presented by Chad Rushing of the Purdue Extension Office

Getting started with gardening is easy to do. Join Chad Rushing as he covers planning,

design, and ideas to get started on your own garden. This program is for people with beginning gardening skills.

Crochet 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

and 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with Miss Andrea

All ages welcome. Bring any size hook and yarn with an idea of what you would like to

make.

Mon. April 7, 14, 21, and 28, and Sat. April 5 and

25

Let’s Walk! Wednesday, April 2, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Presented by Pam Brooke of the Purdue Extension Office

Get your body moving with this walking exercise program here at SCPL. Tied in with healthy eating and good habits, this program is designed to help you shape up. Please sign up for accurate class counts.

Diabetes Health Tuesday, April 8 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Presented by Patrice Leonard, Outpatient Diabetes Educator 25.8 million Americans have diabetes. Learn about diabetes and healthy options to treat this condition to keep living a healthy life. Sign up before 4/7.

The Everglades of the North Tuesday April 30, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fascinating documentary, “Everglades of the North” explores the diverse ecology and astonishing history of the controversial saga of the Grand Kankakee Marsh. The film brings to life the story of how people have used and perceived the GKM from early Native Americans to modern day industrialists, while educating viewers about the vital role wetlands and prairies play in our ecosystem. Sign up is required to reserve seating. Sign up by 4/29.

Upcycling: Fairy Gardens and Accessories Presented by Dawn Ferch April 15, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dress up your gardens and outdoor features by learning how to put together a fairy garden. Use everyday items to create outdoor features meant for the fae. Patrons are encouraged to bring supplies to create their unique garden features. Sign up by 4/14. Cost is $3 for materials.

Monday AM Quilters Monday, April 7 and 21, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring your projects, hand or machine work, and join in the “quilting bee”. Plenty of tables, plugs, and space. Open to the public.

SMART BUDGETING Wednesday, April 9, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Presented by Judy Caudill of 1

st Source Bank

Setting a budget can help you to get your financial ducks in order. Learn smart tips and ideas for how to plan financially for your future. Sign up by 4/7.

ENERGY SAVINGS Thursday, April 10, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Presented by Energizing Indiana Energizing Indiana will discuss how Hoosiers can save money on their energy bills with a free Home Energy Assessment. Sign up for a free assessment and learn smart tips for saving money in your home. Sign up by 4/9.

SAVINGS FITNESS Friday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Presented by Scott Miller of the U.S. Department of Labor Avoid financial setbacks in this free program detailing how to boost your financial performance to maximize your potential for the self-employed or a lifetime of growth. Geared towards high schoolers, college students, young people, and adults who want to get their money on the right track. Sign up by 4/10.

Blade Runner screening April 26, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. From Book to Screen will be reading Philip K. Dick’s dystopian science fiction novel “Do Android’s Dream of Electric Sheep?”, adapted into the cult classic Blade Runner, starring Harrison Ford. Asking questions such as what does it mean to be human versus being a machine, Dick’s novel illustrates this through his complicated characters and noir drama plot. Juxtaposing human characters with their android counterparts, sworn enemies, the ambiguity of good and evil skews to thought provoking events. Adapted into the crime noir science

fiction drama Blade Runner, From Book to Screen will take a look at the major themes and issues discussed in Dick’s classic work. Join us April 26, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m for this movie adaptation

screening.

DON’T BE A VICTIM: PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FRAUD, SCAMS, AND IDENTITY THEFT

Tuesday, April 8, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Presented by Linda Gurgel of the Indiana Attorney General’s Office Understanding and preventing identity theft is important to your financial security. Learn how to prevent falling victim to scams and fraud, how to report fraud, and how to spot when you are being scammed. Sign up by 4/7.

SCILL Computer

Classes– 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16,

Intro to Word

Learn how to create, edit, print and save a

new word document. Dress it up with clip

art, tables, and much more!

Cost is $35 per person and will be held at

the Economic Development Foundation.

To sign up, please call the Library at (574)

-772-7323 or SCILL at (574)-772-8001.

TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF RETIREMENT Friday, April 11, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Presented by Scott Miller of the U.S. Department of Labor Considering retirement? Learn how to make your money last to help pay for tomorrow’s future with techniques for tracking down today and tomorrow’s money, comparing income and expenses, and more. Sign up by 4/10.

PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINAR Thursday, April 10, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Presented by Georgiann Drake of the Social Security Administration Learn about retirement benefits, survivors benefits, disability benefits, and Medicare. Online services will also be discussed and how they can help you. Sign up by 4/9.

APRIL 2014 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 4

Toddler Time Thursdays Miss Mary shares rhymes,

stories, finger plays, activities, and crafts. Designed for children,

birth through 34 months old, with an adult caregiver.

April 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2014

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Preschool Wednesdays Miss Andrea presents fun stories, music, activities, and

crafts. For children ages 3 to 5 years with a caregiver.

April 2, 9 16, 23 and 30, 2014

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Homeschool Session

Kids Vote for the Caldecott Monday, April 14, 2014

10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Learn how the most important

children’s book award, the Caldecott Medal, is chosen each year. We’ll read some top contenders, take a vote, and

see if you’re favorite wins.

Storytime Events Presented by:

Ms. Janine, Ms. Andrea, Ms. Carla,

Ms. Mary T.

LEGO & DUPLO CLUB Tuesday, April 29, 2014

5:30—6:30 p.m. Join our Lego Club and build something awesome. We have Legos for ages K and up, and Duplos for K and under. Be creative with 40 minutes of free time. Later on, show off your cool creation. Creations will be on display in the library until the next club meeting on the last Tuesday of every month.

A great piece by Brayden Shephard for February’s Lego Club

Family Storytime Join Miss Carla for stories, songs, activities, and crafts sure to be fun for the whole family. For children and teens of all ages.

Hamlet Wednesday

April 2, 9, 16, and 23 3:30—4:15 p.m.

San Pierre Monday

April 7, 14, 21, and 28 10:00—11:00 a.m.

Koontz Lake Monday

April 7, 14, 21, and 28 3:30—4:30 p.m.

Storytime Events

Crochet Class—Hamlet Branch Learn to crochet & to make artistic creations. Bring your yarn, your crochet hooks, and your ideas; we’ll supply the help.

For children and teens of all ages. Fridays, April 4, 11, 18, and 25

from 10:00—11:30 a.m.

Hamlet Branch P.O. Box 8

6 North Starke Street Hamlet, IN 46532

(574) 867-6033

Open: Mon., Weds., Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. C.T.

Open: Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Closed: Tues., Thurs., Sun.

San Pierre Branch 103 S. Broadway

San Pierre, IN 46374 (219) 828-4352

New Hours!

Mon, Wed, & Fri: 9:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. CT

Tue & Sat: 9:00 a.m.— 1:00 p.m. CT

Closed: Thursday and Sunday

Koontz Lake Branch 7954 North Hwy. 23 Walkerton, IN 46574

(574) 586-3353

Open: Mon., Weds., Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. C.T.

Open: Sat. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Closed: Tues., Thurs., Sun.