TURNER — Turner Public Library has announced several new events for the months of February and March, as well as a year-long reading program to help patrons meet their 2018 reading resolutions. All events are at the library.
The library is located on the third floor of the Leavitt Institute building, 98 Matthews Way.
There will be a free screening of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul” — the fourth and most-recent installment of the franchise — at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. The movie is rated PG, admission is free, and popcorn and beverages will be available for modest contributions to the library.
Dungeons and Dragons games-playing will be open to all interested players, irrespective of experience, Thursday, Feb. 22 beginning at 6 p.m. Experienced D&D players will be on hand to assist novice players with the rules of the games. There is no fee to play; however, unaccompanied players under 14 years of age will require signed parent/guardian permission.
The library’s monthly board game night will be held Friday, March 9, beginning at 6 p.m. A variety of family-friendly table-top games are available and players are welcome to bring new games to share. Games are available for all ages from pre-school to adult.
Two events will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Celtic culture. The library’s monthly story hour Saturday, March 10, at 10 a.m. will include Anthony and Una Shostak playing a variety of traditional tunes. They will demonstrate the use of various instruments and share some Celtic myths, legends and fables. This event is designed for preschool through elementary-age children. Admission is free.
Harpist Danielle Paus will play a free concert at the library on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, at 3 p.m. Paus blends traditional, sacred and original music into modern and dynamic arrangements celebrated for their moving impact. A classically trained musician, she has appeared on stages throughout the US and abroad. TPL will host a second concert on March 31; details will be announced.
The library will celebrate Women’s History Month with a reader’s discussion reflecting on universal themes in the lives of women — real and fictional. The library has compiled a list of books and movies to augment the discussion; participants are asked to read or view at least one of the titles before the event. The list of materials for the discussion can be found on the library’s website at www.turnerpubliclibrary.org. Anyone 18 and older is welcome to attend, and admission is free. The discussion will take place Thursday, March 29at 5:30 p.m.
Throughout 2018 the library is encouraging readers to read outside their comfort zones with its Broaden Your Horizons reading program. A reading guide and bookmark are available at the library for anyone who would like more information, suggestions on what to read, and a way to track their progress. The reading guide is also available on TPL’s website at www.turnerpubliclibrary.org.
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