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Films @ The Pratt Free Family Flicks @ the Central Library FLUSHED AWAY Saturday, January 30, 2 p.m., Wheeler Auditorium A pampered British rat named Roddy who, while attempting to rid the house of unwanted (and unwashed) guest Sid, is flushed into the London sewer system. Used to the good life, Roddy finds he must now make it on his own in the sewer world of Ratropolis, where the villainous ruler Toad has it in for all rodents. (Rated PG; 90 min.) monsters vs. aliens Saturday, February 6, 2 p.m., Wheeler Auditorium When a meteorite from outer space hits a young girl and douses her with the alien liquid Quantonium, it turns her into a 48-foot tall monster. She is then taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. This crew of reluctant heroes is asked to save the earth from the evil alien Gallaxhar in this animated comedy. (Rated PG; 94 min.) CENTRAL LIBRARY, Wheeler auditorium THE MIRACLE OF MORGAN’S CREEK Saturday, January 23, 10:15 a.m. This Preston Sturges farce concerns small town girl Trudy (Betty Hutton), who attends a party “to see the boys off” during World War II, gets drunk, gets pregnant, and marries a soldier she has only met once. She then enlists the aid of her hapless boyfriend, 4-F Norval Jones (Eddie Bracken), to try to straighten out the situation. (Directed by Preston Sturges, USA, 1944, 98 min.) THE APARTMENT Saturday, January 23, 2 p.m. Billy Wilder’s dark comedy about love, loneliness, and ambition is set against the crass commercialization and urban alienation of the winter holidays. C.C. “Bud” Baxter (Jack Lemmon) scrambles up the corporate ladder by letting the big shots use his apartment for their extramarital affairs, but complications arise when Bud falls in love with Fran Kubelik (Shirley MacLaine), the latest mistress of his philandering boss (Fred MacMurray). (Directed by Billy Wilder, USA, 1960, 125 min., b&w) A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH (U.S.: STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN) Saturday, February 13, 10:15 a.m. A British bomber pilot (David Niven), whose plane has just been hit by enemy fire, falls in love with an American radio operator (Kim Hunter) as he goes to a sure death. But, due to a mix-up in heaven, he survives, leading to many complications. The young lovers are aided in their plight by a British doctor-turned-lawyer (Roger Livesey). (Directed by Michael Powell, Great Britain, 1946, 104 min.) GUN CRAZY Saturday, February 13, 2 p.m. SOUTHEAST ANCHOR LIBRARY Gun Crazy is both a classic film noir and a love story in which the couple, John Dall and Peggy Cummins, go together like guns and ammo. The story (co-written by the blacklisted Dalton Trumbo) follows the ill-fated romance between carnival sharpshooters Bart Tare (Dall) and Annie Laurie Starr (Cummins) as they abandon sideshow performance for the loot-andshoot thrills of bankrobbing. (Directed by Joseph H. Lewis, USA, 1950, 86 min., b&w) A VALENTINE FOR FILM LOVERS: MY DEAR SECRETARY Saturday, February 13, 2 p.m. In this classic romantic comedy from 1949, Kirk Douglas stars as Owen Waterbury, a bestselling novelist. Waterbury recruits aspiring writer Stephanie ‘Steve’ Gaylord (Larraine Day) as his latest secretary. The stars in her eyes fade when she finds she is to work in his apartment with a constant parade of eccentric visitors and slapstick provided by klutzy roommate Ronnie (Keenan Wynn). (94 min., b&w) LearningExpress Library In addition to print collections, the Pratt Library has online resources to help you prepare effectively for standardized testing or take a skills building course or build a better resume. Using the online LearningExpress Library, you can choose from a wide range of resources to help you achieve your goals. LearningExpress Library offers practice tests (AP, SAT, Graduate School Aptitude Tests, ASVAB, and many others), skill building courses (4th grade to adult), job hunting skills (creating a resume, cover letters, interviews) and many other resources to help you accomplish your goals. [www.prattlibrary.org/find answers/ databases]. After you set up your own free personal account, you will be given a selection of online courses and practice tests, instant online scoring, a record giving you customized analyses of your strengths and weaknesses, and personalized recommendations for continued improvement of your scores. All of your answers are saved in your personal “My Center” page, which ensures complete privacy. Whatever your interests and goals, LearningExpress Library has everything you need in one place. Non-Profit Management & Fundraising Classes Presented by Andrea Snyder, Grants Collection Manager Central Library BEFORE YOU SEEK A GRANT Wednesday, January 13, 1 - 3 p.m., Poe Room For representatives of community groups without nonprofit status or new nonprofits with very little experience in grantseeking. Learn what you need to do before approaching foundations for funding, how to incorporate and where to get help. INTRODUCTION TO FUNDRAISING RESOURCES AT THE PRATT LIBRARY Thursday, February 25, 10 a.m. – noon, Public Computer Center Find out about the treasure-trove of books, magazines, directories and databases available at the Pratt Library. This session will introduce you to the Grants Collection, the Foundation Center's information-packed website and databases, and other fundraising resources for nonprofits. This session will include hands on practice using fundraising resources such as Foundation Directory Online. Jobs And Careers JOB SEARCHING 101 Tuesday, January 12, 2 p.m., Central Library, Poe Room Tuesday, February 16, 10:30 a.m., Brooklyn Branch Want to jump start your job search? Learn about job searching, networking, résumé writing, and interviewing. If you have a résumé, feel free to bring along a paper copy to discuss. SOCIAL NETWORKING AND YOUR JOB SEARCH Saturday, February 6, 10 a.m., Central Library, Poe Room Learn about LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Blogging and how to use these tools to navigate your job search. Presented by career coach Darlene McDaniel. Call 410-396-5317 to register. Computer Classes Central Library, Public Computer Center. Call 410-396-5430 or 410-545-6319 to register. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Tuesday, January 5, 2 p.m. & Thursday, January 21, 10 a.m. BUSINESS RESEARCH 101 Wednesday, January 6, 10 a.m. INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS Tuesday, January 12, 2 p.m. & Thursday, January 28, 10 a.m. CREATE A RÉSUMÉ Thursday, January 14, 10 a.m. INTRODUCTION TO WORD I Tuesday, January 19, 2 p.m. & Thursday, February 4, 10 a.m. INTRODUCTION TO WORD II Tuesday, January 26, 2 p.m. & Thursday, February 11, 10 a.m. FACEBOOK Wednesday, January 27, 5:15 p.m. INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET Tuesday, February 2, 2 p.m. & Thursday, February 18, 10 a.m. INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE JOB SEARCHING Monday, February 8, 2:15 p.m. SETTING UP AN E-MAIL ACCOUNT Tuesday, February 16, 10 a.m. Free Computer Classes Introduction to Windows, Surfing the Internet, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel are offered at the Pratt Centers for Technology Training located at the Southeast Anchor Library and the Orleans Street, Northwood, and Pennsylvania Avenue branch libraries. You must be registered to attend. Call 410-545-0702 for information and class schedules. 4 / January & February 2010
Black History Month BOOK DISCUSSIONS CENTRAL LI BRARY Saturday, January 30, 10:15 a.m. The Naming of the Dead by Ian Rankin Saturday, February 27, 10:15 a.m. My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor CENTRAL LIBRARY A PLACE AT THE FRONT OF THE BUS Thursday, February 4, 10 a.m. Ages 6-12. Celebrate Rosa Parks’ birthday by answering questions about African American heritage. Call 410-396-5402 to register groups of 5 or more. BROOKLYN BRANCH BUFFALO SOLDIERS Thursday, February 11, 1 p.m. Ages 6-12. Who were the Buffalo Soldiers? Are they still around? Look back at African American and American history through books. Call 410-396-1120 to register groups of 5 or more. CHERRY HILL BRANCH HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW? Friday, February 5, 3 p.m. Ages 6-12. Competitive team playing with trivia facts about Black History. BLACK HISTORY: THE LEGACY CONTINUES Thursday, February 18, 5 p.m. An intergenerational panel discusses the pre- and post- Civil Rights era, the present challenges and triumphs the community faces, and the hopes and dreams for the future. FOREST PARK BRANCH BLACK HISTORY MONTH’S ANNUAL CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY THE BLACK WRITERS GUILD Saturday, February 6, 1 p.m. A family program of original poetry, songs and readings from members of the Black Writers Guild. HERRING RUN BRANCH LET ME IN, LET ME OUT Tuesday, February 16, 6:30 p.m. A storytime about walls & fences, including two Humpty Dumpty stories, and a roadblock game for Black History Month. Programs For Families FOREST PARK BRANCH WHAT’S THE BUZZ ALL ABOUT? January 24 to February 28, 1 p.m. Help us celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Forest Park Branch by joining our circle of quilters. A hundred years ago quilt making was a way to bring family, friends and communities together, to socialize and to exchange information. Join our quilting bees: bring pieces of your own fabrics, needles and thread so that we can reminisce about the past and talk about the future as we sew together a magnificent quilt. OPEN HOUSE: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF LIBRARY SERVICE Wednesdays, January 27 & February 24, 6:30 p.m. Meet the staff, tour the library, sign up for library cards, check out books, and learn about our programs and services. H ERRI NG RU N BRANCH THERE’S STILL MORE BREWING AT THE LIBRARY Tuesday, January 12, 6:30 p.m. Join us for our 2nd annual hot tea party in celebration of National Hot Tea Month. MEET THE AUTHOR barbara lee Renegade for Peace & Justice Sunday, January 24, 2 p.m. Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium Congresswoman Barbara Lee was first elected to represent California’s ninth Congressional District in 1998. In addition to being one of Congress’ most vocal opponents to the war in Iraq, she has been a leader in promoting policies that foster international peace, security and human rights. Congresswoman Lee is a graduate of Mills College and UC/Berkeley. Prior to being elected to Congress, she served in the California legislature for eight years. Congresswoman Lee is currently serving as the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. PATTERSON PARK BRANCH BLACK HISTORY WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays in February Do you know about the many contributions African Americans have made to your daily life? Answer questions, find out facts, and win a prize. SOUTHEAST ANCHOR LIBRARY SOUL ON CANVAS: THE ART OF URSULA CAIN-JORDAN Saturday, February 20, 2 p.m. Maryland artist Ursula Cain-Jordan finds her inspiration in the everyday struggles she witnesses in her own experiences, her environment, and her community. Join us as she discusses what brings her inspiration and how she expresses that in her unique and thought-provoking art. BE MINE, VALENTINE Monday, February 8, 6:30 p.m. Create a Valentine’s Day card for family and friends and anyone who’s special to you. LIGHT STREET BRANCH ART FOR EVERYONE Saturdays, January 16 & February 20, 10 a.m. Explore different art forms and learn to make original artwork using a variety of materials. Presented by Sandy Anderson. SOUTHEAST ANCHOR LIBRARY SATURDAY STORYTIME Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Stories and a craft for the whole family. WALBROOK BRANCH A DISPLAY OF HEROES Throughout the month of February Ages 3-12. Tell us who your African- American hero is and why, and pick out a book about that hero to put on display. CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH Wednesday, February 3, 1 p.m. Ages 6-12. Hear the stories of some important African Americans throughout history. BE CREATIVE Thursday, February 18, 1 p.m. Ages 6-12. Create art in the style of famous African-American artists. WAVERLY BRANCH AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA NIGHT Wednesday, February 24, 5 p.m. Trivia contest, quizzes, crossword puzzles and online scavenger hunts. POETRY OUT LOUD Sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council Saturday, February 27, 1 p.m. Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium Aaron Henkin of WYPR-FM will host the Maryland State Poetry Out Loud finals featuring nine regional winners who will compete for the championship, a $200 prize, and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC for the national competition April 25-27. Music will be provided by Bruce Casteel. The Maryland State Arts Council has partnered with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation to conduct the 2010 Poetry Out Loud competition, which awards more than $100,000 in prizes to students and schools at the state and national levels. Maryland’s competition is open to 11th and 12th graders from public and private schools across the state. For information, email Christine Stewart, cstewart@msac.org. CH ERRY H I LL BRANCH Saturday, January 2, 2 p.m. Woodholme: A Black Man’s Story of Growing Up Alone by DeWayne Wickham Saturday, February 6, 2 p.m. Michelle: A Biography by Liza Mundy H ERRI NG RU N BRANCH Saturday, January 16, 2 p.m. Just After Sunset by Stephen King Saturday, February 20, 2 p.m. Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer PEN NSYLVAN IA AVEN U E BRANCH Saturday, January 9, 2 p.m. The Help by Kathryn Stockett Saturday, January 30, 2 p.m. Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead Saturday, February 6, 2 p.m. In a Shade of Blue: Pragmatism and the Politics of Black America by Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. Saturday, February 27, 2 p.m. If the Shoe Fits by Marilynn Griffith WAVERLY BRANCH Wednesday, January 20, 6:30 p.m. Trading Dreams at Midnight by Diane McKinney-Whetstone Business Matters Central Li brary, Poe Room Call 410-396-5317 to register. HOW TO START AND FINANCE YOUR BUSINESS Saturdays, January 9 & 16, 11 a.m. Learn how to start and finance a business, including registering with the State of Maryland, IRS, business plan breakdown, credit and financing. Presented by the Small Business Administration. SECU PRESENTS: MONEY MANAGEMENT Monday, January 25, 6 p.m. Learn how to re-create your spending plan, find the extra cash to meet financial goals and use the right tools to track your spending. SECU PRESENTS: SETTING FINANCIAL GOALS Monday, February 1, 6 p.m. Learn how to create effective shortterm, mid-term, and long term goals and how to achieve those goals without significantly altering your lifestyle. TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE Fridays, February 5 & 19, 10 a.m. Help is available for taxpayers who make less than $49,000 a year. Tax payers must bring tax forms (W-2's or 1099's) and Social Security cards for each dependent. Picture ID voided checks necessary for direct deposit. Sponsored by the Baltimore CASH Campaign. SECU PRESENTS: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CREDIT Monday, February 8, 6 p.m. Learn what shows up and what doesn’t on your credit report and how to dispute inaccurate information. Learn your score, what it means, and how to improve it along with the myths about establishing and repairing credit. January & February 2010 / 5
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