March 2010

Monday, March 1 from 3-5 pm
Open Knit (for knitters and those that wish to learn) - Edwards Memorial Library, Marshville
We are still welcoming adults who would like to learn to knit.  All knitters are of course invited and encouraged to come and to share both talent and talk around the knitting table.  Open knit is open to knitters of all ages.  For those who are just beginning, call Shelley Fearn for a list of supplies.  For further information contact Shelley Fearn at Edwards Memorial Library, Marshville at 704-624-2828.

Tuesday, March 2 from 6-8 PM
Let's Talk About It - Divergent Cultures: the Middle East in Literature
This book discussion series brings scholars and community members together to explore how selected books illuminate a particular theme. The program includes reading and discussing five books over the course of nine weeks. In this series, readers will explore ancient and modern conflicts to build understanding about the varied and richly textured peoples, conflicts, histories, and geographies of the Middle East. The series is made possible by the North Carolina Humanities Council. Refreshments and additional support are provided by the Friends of the Union County Public Libraries. A limited number of books are available for loan upon registration. To register, please call 704-283-8184, ext. 241. Here is the schedule:
March 2 - Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi (led by Charles McAllister of Catawba College)
March 16 - The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (led by Pam Thomas of Wingate University)
March 30 - A Perfect Peace by Amos Oz (led by Bruce Dick of Appalachian State Univ)
April 13 - Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen (led by Sharon Price of Appalachian State Univ)
April 27 - Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women by Geraldine Brooks (led by Jill Channing of Mitchell Community College)
The series will take place at the Monroe Library.

Thursday, March 4 at 5:45 pm
Waxhaw Book Club
Discussion of Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom. Call 704-843-3131.

Friday, March 5 at 10 am
Morning Book Club - Union West Regional Library
Discussion of The Fireman's Wife by Jack Riggs. Call 704-821-7475 for more information.

Tuesday, March 9 at 5:30 pm
Evening Book Club - Monroe Library
Discussion of The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa.

Tuesday, March 9 at 6:30 pm
Growing a Great Vegetable Garden - Monroe Library
Everything tastes better when it’s home grown! Jeff Rieves, Horticulture Specialist with the Union County Agricultural Center, will offer tips on how to grow a successful vegetable garden. Jeff will discuss planning a garden, preparing the soil, seed selection and planting, weed and pest control, and anything else that will lead to a bountiful crop. If you plan to plant a garden this year, don’t miss this presentation! FREE starter packets of vegetable seeds will be given to the first 25 people to arrive at this program.

Saturday, March 13 from 1:30-3:30 pm
Ancestry On-line for Beginners: Census Research
This two-hour class passes fast learning how to use Ancestry.com to search the U.S. Census! First we'll look for the same person together. Then you'll get help looking for your ancestors. Requirements: Comfortable using the computer's mouse and must register. Call 704-283-8184, ext. 224. This class will be held at the Monroe Library.

Sunday, March 14 at 2:00 pm
Joy Lost...and Found
Monroe resident Joy Brown will talk about her autobiographical novel, Joy Lost…and Found. The early death of both parents, a shattered childhood, a broken heart, an orphanage upbringing, and the living death of alcoholism shape the backdrop for this inspiring story of triumph over tragedy. This book is a testament to the divine spark within every human being. Please join us to hear Joy’s book talk at the Monroe Library, Griffin Room. There will also be a reception sponsored by the Friends of the Library and book signing at the end of the program. Please call 704-283-8184, ext. 241 for more information.

Tuesday, March 16 at 12 pm
Books for Lunch Club - Edwards Memorial Library, Marshville
Discussion of Giants in the Earth: A Saga of the Prairie by Ole Rolvaag.  A celebrated classic, this is a tale of a Norwegian pioneer family's struggles with the land and the elements during the settling of the Dakota Territories. We're looking for new members for our book group in 2010.  Come, bring a bag lunch, and share your thoughts.  Drinks will be provided.

Tuesday, March 16 at 5:30 pm
Union West Book Club
Discussion of South of Broad by Pat Conroy.  Call 704-821-7475 for more information.

Tuesday, March 30 from 12-1 pm
Lunch Bunch - Monroe Library
Discussion of The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly.

April 2010

Thursday, April 1 at 7 pm
The James Miller Camp of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans presents Greg Mast, Author of State Troops and Volunteers: A Photographic Record of North Carolina's Civil War Soldiers
Author Greg Mast, who compiled and wrote State Troops and Volunteers: A Photographic Record of North Carolina's Civil War Soldiers, is being hosted by the James Miller Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans at the Monroe Library, Griffin Room. Mast will feature "Tarheels in Color", ambrotypes that have been colorized, with a special emphasis on Union County's boys in gray. There will be mystery images of unidentified soldiers - maybe you can help? And if you have any photos of your Confederate ancestors, Mast would love to scan them for a future volume, so plan to bring those. Need more information about the program? Please call Michael Chapman at 704-272-6290 or visit www.JamesMillerSCV.org or the library at 704-283-8184, ext. 224. Please note that the library closes at 7 pm on that day, please use the Griffin Room entrance off Windsor Street.

Thursday, April 1 at 5:45 pm
Waxhaw Book Club
Discussion of Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson. Call 704-843-3131.

Wednesday, April 14 from 2-4 pm
Ladies' Spring Tea featuring author Patti Callahan Henry
The Friends of the Union County Public Libraries will host the 5th Annual Ladies' Spring Tea with guest speaker Patti Callahan Henry. Patti is the New York Times Bestselling author of six novels with Penguin/NAL (Losing the Moon, Where the River Runs, When Light Breaks, Between the Tides, The Art of Keeping Secrets, and Driftwood Summer. Patti is hailed as a fresh new voice in southern fiction. The Tea will be held at Rolling Hills Country Club, located at 2722 W. Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance. Contact Ravonne Pender at 704-283-8657 to purchase tickets.

Tuesday, April 27 from 12-1 pm
Lunch Bunch - Monroe Library
Discussion of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.