March is Women’s History Month and the library has several book displays and programs to cover that topic, as well as many others subjects of interest. In addition, we have an abundance of exciting programs from which to choose.
On the first floor, as you come in the door at circulation, you will find the Women’s History Month displays. To the right, all materials are fiction works, and most are in large print format. To the left is the large print biography display. In honor of Women’s History Month, the biographies selected are about women who have had a great impact in the national as well as the international stage.
Another display to consider is our new March staff picks located at the circulation desk. There, you will find magazines such as Crochet! (PER Cro) with excellent beginner and advanced patterns, as well as Vogue Knitting (PER Vog) with its out-of-the-box intermediate to advanced designs. Our ref staff, Megan, recommends both magazines as great resources for the new Yarnworks 101 club for beginners and experienced crafters. All ages, all skill levels, all yarn/thread crafts are welcome to the club. No registration required. Contact us for details.
Also from the staff display, I specially recommend two books in honor of Women’s History Month. Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict (NEW LP FIC BEN) is the story of the remarkable woman beside Winston Churchill, and it lends a different perspective on the era leading into the war. Benedict’s book is also available on Hoopla. Another great (contemporary) bio is Becoming by Michelle Obama (921 Obama, M.). In her well-written and fascinating story, the First Lady asks us to reflect upon “who we are” and “who we want to become.” This item is available in regular and large print, NEW CD book, and on Libby.
For those who prefer the video format, an exciting story is Gentleman Jack (NEW DVD FIC GEN), which comes recommended by Shelbi. This is an HBO series focusing on real-life English landowner Anne Lister and set in the changing world of 1832 during the Industrial Revolution. With a very feisty personality, Lister says in one episode, “Nature played a challenging trick on me, didn’t she? Putting a bold spirit like mine in this vessel, in which I’m obliged to wear frills and petticoats. Well, I refuse to be cowed by it!”
Other staff picks include the Mystic Cove novels by Tricia O’Malley (NEW FIC O’Ma), recommended by Amber. This exciting fantasy romance series is set on the rocky shores of Southern Ireland (also available as audiobooks on Hoopla). Recommended by Dennis is Journey’s Live in Manila (NEW DVD 789.6 Jou) -— if you’re a Journey fan this great 2009 live performance is for you. Ivette recommends Father of All by Green Day (NEW CD 781.66 Gre). In this album, the pop-punk group directs their focus towards “youthful angst and romance.” This item is also available on Hoopla.
Finally, if you have time between basketball games during Hoosier Hysteria and March Madness, Dennis recommends we re-visit what he considers to be the greatest sports movie ever made: “Hoosiers” (DVD FIC Hoo), starring Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper. Scenes from this movie were shot here in Montgomery County in New Richmond. We invite you to come checkout the wide variety of interesting and entertaining material CDPL staff have selected for the monthly staff picks display.
But wait! There is more …
Our March “Book talk” will take place at 6 p.m. March 23 in the Donnelley Room. Pick up a copy of “Fighting for Equality: A Life of May Wright Sewall” at the General Lew Wallace Study and learn about this local legendary woman who was an advocate for women’s voting rights. We will be joined by the book’s author, Ray E. Boomhower.
Several other March programs you might want to consider are:
• Plant-Based Cooking -— Lucky green dishes for St. Paddy’s Day
• Mindful Living — Abundance
• Monty Python 50th anniversary celectration -— ‘Twill be silly
• “Yountsville: The Rise and Decline of an Indiana Mill Town” by Dr. Ronald Morris — Author talk and book signing
• March Morel (Mushroom) Madness — When, where, what and how to eat them
For more information about these March events, contact us by phone at 765-362-2242, by email at ask@cdpl.lib.in.us or stop by and check all the wonderful things the library has to offer.
Dawn Bonebrake works in the circulation department at the Crawfordsville District Public Library.
