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Archive for February, 2008
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
February 28, 2008Kay with a BIG check
February 26, 2008
Here is a photo of our director, Kay Zaharis, being presented a $2,000 check by Sen. James Seward. The check was presented to Kay at a special ceremony at the Peck Memorial Library in Marathon. All libraries in Cortland County received a grant from the state.
March book discussion
February 21, 2008Cortland Free Library’s book pick (actually part of the countywide read) for March is “Fahrenheit 451″ by Ray Bradbury.
“Frightening in its implications… Mr Bradbury’s account of this insane world, which bears many alarming resemblances to our own, is fascinating.” – New York Times
Join us for a discussion of the book on Wednesday, March 19 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. or on Thursday morning March 20 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
April’s pick will be “Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden. April’s dates are the 23rd and 24th.
What should we have for dinner?
February 21, 2008
“This book is a long and fairly involved answer to this seemingly simple question. Along the way, it also tries to figure out how such a simple question could ever have gotten so complicated.”
So begins the “Omnivore’s Dilemma – A Natural History of Four Meals” by noted author and journalist Michael Pollan. He explores industrial food, organic food and food we forage ourselves and takes a close look at the American way of eating.
It’s an eye-opener. Now I better understand the importance of corn, what really happens in a feedlot, what organic really means, and much more. Highly recommended. – Jan
FDR program
February 20, 2008
Thanks to those who came out for Nancy Snedeker’s program last Saturday on her experiences working at the FDR Presidential Library. The program was enjoyed by all. Here’s a photo of Nancy in our art gallery surrounded by just some of the books on the Roosevelt era that we have in our collection. - Jan
Another reminder
February 20, 2008Hey kids – don’t forget “Spiderwick” program
February 19, 2008The movie is out and we are having a “Spiderwick” program this Friday (February 22) from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Youth Services room downstairs in the library. All youth are welcome to join us for activities, movie trivia, snacks and more. Try to remember to give us a call and let us know you’re coming so we can make sure there’s plenty of food for all!
“Math Doesn’t Suck”
February 19, 2008Review by Cortland Free Library’s Crystal Tullio -
When she isn’t acting, Danica McKellar (Winnie of “The Wonder Years”) is writing. Her book features graphics, personality quizzes, horoscopes and …math! Her book, “Math Doesn’t Suck,” features real-life at-the-mall examples of concepts such as reciprocal fractions and prime factorization. McKellar offers girls a “Pretty in Pink” approach to learning math, an approach that helped her learn math concepts when she was struggling in seventh grade. Though it’s not for everyone, her approach will appeal to girls who prefer their lessons to be applied to real life. This is definitely a cool approach to learning. Check the book out and see for yourself!
“Say you have $50, and you want to buy a fabulous blue sundress that costs $62. Bummer! Not enough money. But wait, there’s a sale tag that says it 1/5 off. Do you have enough money now?” – excerpt from “Math Doesn’t Suck.”
Events this Saturday
February 14, 2008Just a reminder – we have 2 events going on this Saturday, February 9th.
Celebrate President’s Week – Nancy Snedeker, a former archivist and photographer at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in Hyde Park, N.Y. will be here to talk about her experiences and share some of her photographs. 11 a.m – Noon upstairs in the library.
From 10 am – 3 pm we will be having a used book sale upstairs in the library of mostly Romance Fiction. At the same time downstairs we will be offering a used book sale of children’s books. The children’s book sale only will continue the entire week (February 16-23).
Update on funding
February 6, 2008Thank you all for your support of the library. Last night the city reaffirmed their decision to cut $50,000 from our funding.
We will keep you posted as to further developments.
