As some of you may have noticed, we've officially launched our library discussion forum. On the forum, we can all share our thoughts about issues related to the library. The rest of the website is pretty one-way: we put it up, and you read it. The forum is different in that it allows you to answer. All you need to sign onto the forum and share your thoughts is the number printed on the back of your library card (under the barcode).

Teens in grades 6-12, come play chess with us, 6:30pm on these Thursday nights:

March 8^th, 22^nd, and 29^th

Tournament March 31^st circa 11am

April 12^th and 26^th

May 10^th and 17^th

These matinees are free and open to the public. Join us in the Community Room at 1pm on the following Saturdays:

• April 28^th, 1-3pm — Night at the Museum, starring Ben Stiller CANCELLED
• May 5^th, 1-3pm; — Happily Never After

You won't want to miss being a part of these lively book discussions. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Off Center café at 6:30. So why don't you stop by, have some coffee and discuss a great book!

• March 1^st — These Is My Words by Nancy Turner
• April 5^th — The Good Journey by Micaela Gilchrist
• May 3^rd — My Invented Country by Isabel Allende

There is also an informal book chat on the last first last Friday each month at 10am in the Community Room. Newcomers are welcome.

They've arrived! Starting March 1^st, you can trade in your old library card for a new set. You get a wallet card and a matching keychain tag. If you have trouble remembering your library card, but you can manage to remember your keys, this is for you. We'll even update your old card to a new set for free. Bring your old card with you, or a photo ID.

Sandy Hansen from Women's History Alive brings us a wacky audience-participation program with hula dancing, sign language, songs, magic, and silliness about twentieth century American women. March 5^th, 6pm

Whether you're an expert or a newbie, come play this hot dancing game on our big screen! Refreshments will be served, prizes given for those with the fanciest footwork. January 19^th April 20^th, 7-10pm. Registration required. The photos from this great event are available in the photo gallery. Check 'em out!

Teens, go beyond fabric paints and tie dye to make cool summer fashions out of t-shirts. Little or no sewing skills will be needed. Registration is required. May 3^rd, 6:30-8:15 pm

This program covers such things as which offices to contact for various records, internet research (including Ancestry Library Edition), researching house histories, breaking the brick wall, new literature, vital records, and CCOGS. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners to learn and for experienced genealogists to share knowledge and information. We will be having fun and eating together, too! Call the library to register, or for more information. Friday, May 11^th, 6:30-8:30pm.

Avast! We will have a swashbuckling party May 26^th, in honor of the third Pirates of the Caribbean movie. There will be crafts and snacks related to the pirate theme, games, and prizes for the salty dog in every kid.

On May 15^th the new Snowdrift Crabtree, donated by Modern Woodmen of America Camp 13719, was officially planted and dedicated. A special storytime followed with tree-related stories and leaf cookies. Check out the photographs in the photo gallery.

MyLibraryDV lets you download classic movies and other videos onto your computer at home. This new service is brought to you by the library at no charge. Once you download the special DRM software, there are over 100 videos available. Try it today!