What an opportunity! Hear Deborrah Wyndham in Concert

This Sunday, February 26, pianist Deborah Wynham will be performing in concert at the Main Library.  Her website tells that she is described by her jazz peers as “a cross between Liberace and Bill Evans”, her live piano concerts bring unexpected satisfaction to both audiences seeking classical sounds and jazz sentiment.

Join Us!

Date: Sunday, February 26

Time:  2:00 pm

Location:  Main Library Theater

Cost:  FREE!

TekVenture Maker Station Open House

When?
Thursday, March 1, 2012
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

 

 

Where?
Main Library Parking Lot at the corner of Webster Street and Washington Boulevard in downtown Fort Wayne

 

Why?
Get a first-hand look at the innovative equipment and the programs being offered at TekVenture’s Maker Station.

Please see TekVenture’s latest newsletter for more details.

Author Visit: Fritz Zimmerman

• Author Visit:  Fritz Zimmerman
• Main Library, Globe Room
• Saturday, February 25th, 2012
• 1:30 pm
• Free

Fritz Zimmerman is the author of a 2 volume series on the Nephilim.  He will discuss the Nephilim’s untold history:  their origins, their worship practices and lineage, their residence in the Mid-Ohio Valley and their connection to the Allegewi Hopewell Indian tribe.  Sponsored by Readers’ Services.

Come to the Ballet!

Have you read the book?

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Now enjoy selections from the ballet!

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On Thursday night, February 23rd, the Youth Company of the Fort Wayne Ballet will be visiting the Main Library to share dance selections from Peter Pan.

Date: Thursday, February 23

Time: 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:45)

Location: Main Library Theater

Cost: FREE!!

Don’t miss this spectacular opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a kid-friendly night of dance.

Just So Stories with the Fort Wayne Youtheatre

How did the Elephant get his trunk?

How did the Camel get her hump?

How did Spider get a tiny waist?

How did the Woodpecker get her long beak?

Sit back and enjoy these folktale favorites!

Children’s literature comes to life through drama, dance and song!

Fort Wayne Youtheatre’s

StoryBook Theatre

presents

“Just So Stories!!”

Join us for a FREE presentation at:

• Children’s Services at the Main Library on Monday, February 20th at 2:00 pm

• Tecumseh Branch on Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30 pm

• Grabill Branch on Thursday, February 23rd at 7:00 pm

Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin

• Brother Outsider:  The Life of Bayard Rustin
• ACPL Main Library, theater
• Saturday, February 18, 2012
• 2-5 pm
• Free

In celebration of Black History Month, IPFW is showing the film Brother Outsider:  The Life of Bayard Rustin in the Main Library’s theater on February 18.  The film begins at 2 pm and will be followed by a panel discussion.

For more information, please contact the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at 260-481-6608 or visit IPFW’s website.

Go Club

• Go Club
• Young Adult Services (Main Library)
• Every Saturday, 2:00 pm
• All ages

Want to feel smarter than a computer?  Then join us in Young Adult Services on Saturdays to learn and play the ancient game of Go.  While the rules of the game are simple enough that anyone can learn, there is plenty of strategy to challenge older players.  Not convinced?  Consider this:  unlike computer chess programs, which can beat world champion level players, computer Go programs have a hard time beating experienced children.

Closure for Staff Training, February 10

On Friday, February 10, 2012, all locations of the Allen County Public Library will be closed for Staff Training.  We’ll use this time to share ideas, receive in-depth training, and plan for the future.  We will return to our regular hours on the 11th–we look forward to seeing you then!

Exploring Origins.net class canceled

The Exploring Origins.net class scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, from 2:30 – 3:30 pm has been canceled. The Genealogy Center will offer more classes on ethnic genealogy research during our March Madness: Genealogy Style sessions the week of March 18-24.

African American Read-In

As part of its Black History Month events, Pontiac Branch Library’s annual African American Read-In is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 in the large meeting room.

The Read-In is an extension of a nationwide program sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and is intended to promote the works of African American authors as well as encourage local patrons to peruse the large in-house collection of African American literature available at Pontiac. Participants need only read for a total of three to five minutes from a book of their choosing to show their support of increased universal awareness, equality, literacy and solidarity.

Please visit the nationwide program’s official website for more information.

Maya Angelou