February 2008 - The Parklander Magazine

Parkland Library Events for February 2008Thursday, February 7th, 6:45 p.m.Current Events Discussion GroupChat about national or international events making news from print,TV or Internet sources. This program will meet twice a month; attendeither or both. Open to nonresidents. Registration 954-757-4200.Saturday, February9th, 1:00 p.m.,Film Viewingand Discussion:La Vie En RoseAccording to MarleneDietrich, chanteuse EdithPiaf ’s voice was “the soul ofParis.” This French dramaexplores the often troubledlife of the singer as herfame took her from theCity of Lights to Americato the South of France.Monday,February 11th, 3:30p.m.Valentine Stories and Craft (8 and Up)Be our Valentine! Listen to sweet stories and put your “heart” into a funValentine craft. Registration required. 954 757-4200.Wednesday, February 13th, 6:30 p.m.Author Visit: Why Women Love Bad BoysCalling all girlfriends to share relationship stories,good and bad! Meet Victoria Howard, radio personalityof the new talk radio show, Beauty andthe Shrink, andrecent authorof the book,Why Women Love Bad Boys. Purchase an autographed copy of the bookas a Valentine’s Day gift for yourself or your best friend! Chocolate treatswill be served. Registration required. 954 757-4200.Tuesday, February 19th, 6:30 p.m.Book Bunch Book Groupfor 3rd and 4th graders,Join us for our bi-monthly bookchat for third and fourthgraders. This month’s bookselection is Clementine by SaraPennypacker. We will talk aboutthe book, make a craft, and eata snack. Registration required. 954-757-4200.Wednesday, February20th, 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.Chess Club,Parkland Library Chess Club is foradults of all ages and children, ageseight and up. Beginners can learn to play and players meet their match!Registration required. 954-757-4200.Thursday, February 21st, 6:45 p.m.Current Events Discussion GroupChat about national or international events making news from print,TV or Internet sources. This program will meet twice a month; attendeither or both. Open to nonresidents. Registration 954-757-4200.Saturday, February 23rd, 11:00 a.m.Book Discussion: Love in the Time ofCholera by Gabriel Garcia MarquezIt’s a captivating story about a passionate but troubled love affair thattakes place over the course of 50 years. It is so beautifully written that itreally takes you to another place in time and will make you askyourself— how long could you, or would you, wait for love? Registrationrequired. 954 757-4200.Monday, February 25th, 2:00 p.m.Talk and Tea with Author,Ilene SchneiderA 1976 graduate of the Reconstructionist RabbinicalCollege in Philadelphia, Rabbi Ilene Schneider, Ed.D.,was one of the first six women rabbis in the UnitedStates. She has been a columnist for theBurlington County Times and the PhiladelphiaInquirer. She published her first novel, acozy mystery titled Chanukah Guilt,inApril 2007. Registration required.954 757-4200.108 FEBRUARY 2008