Curtis Memorial Library http://www.curtislibrary.com Public Library in Brunswick Maine Mon, 27 Apr 2015 20:23:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.4 Screening: "The World of Wallace Stevens” – Wednesday, April 29, Noon http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/screening-the-world-of-wallace-stevens-wednesday-april-29-noon/ http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/screening-the-world-of-wallace-stevens-wednesday-april-29-noon/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2015 17:36:52 +0000 http://www.curtislibrary.com/?p=36997 Read the full article...]]> Join us for a viewing of the documentary by Alison Johnson, author of Wallace Stevens: a Dual Life as a Poet and Insurance Executive.

Berkeley professor Charles Altieri has this to say about Johnson’s documentary:

l love this film. It offers an intimate presentation of one of our most self-protective poets. The result for me is that I like the person much better–especially as a father.

Notre Dame professor Jacqueline Brogan describes Johnson’s film in these words:

Johnson’s documentary/interpretive film on Wallace Stevens is nothing short of brilliant. She makes Stevens, arguably the best American poet of the 20th century, come to life as a person and, as both poet and person, one who matters to our lives. In particular, her revelations about Stevens’ thwarted love for a young woman named Sybil Gage reveal a very human Stevens, with whom most of us will identify and sympathize. . . . Johnson has produced a deep unfolding of this poet and his poetry that is itself of the highest lyrical quality.

Producer and director Alison Johnson will present the film and will take questions following the screening and sign copies of her DVD and her biography of Stevens.

Location: The Library’s Morrell Meeting Room

Time & Date: Wednesday, April 29th, 12–1:30 PM

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Perhaps the truth depends on a walk around the lake.
—Wallace Stevens

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Ready to Garden? Visit the Curtis Seed Exchange http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/ready-to-garden-visit-the-curtis-seed-exchange/ http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/ready-to-garden-visit-the-curtis-seed-exchange/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:50:47 +0000 http://www.curtislibrary.com/?p=36961 Read the full article...]]> seed exchangeThe Seed Exchange is located on the second floor of the Library.

Help yourself to seeds you would like for your garden.

Donate any seeds that you would like to share.

Packets include enough seeds to plant in a square foot garden.

Sponsored by Cornerstones of Science and the Community Health Information Partnership (CHIP).

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The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.
—Alfred Austin

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Just Added to the Bestseller Express… http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/just-added-to-the-bestseller-express/ http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/just-added-to-the-bestseller-express/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:37:10 +0000 http://www.curtislibrary.com/?p=36942 Read the full article...]]>

Hurry in to the library — we have the hottest bestsellers!

Just added to the Bestseller Express:

Bettyville by George Hodgman

Bone Tree by Greg Iles

Children’s Crusade by Ann Packer

Emma by Alexander McCall Smith

Falling in Love by Donna Leon

God Help the Child by Toni Morrison

Inside the O’Briens by Lisa Genova

Memory Man by David Baldacci

A Reunion of Ghosts by Judith Claire Mitchell

Road to Character by David Brooks

Sponsored by Curtis Friends, Bestseller Express titles are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be checked out for 7 days.

Exclusively for Curtis cardholders, they cannot be reserved or renewed so you’ll have the best access to new titles, but you will have to read fast.

The Bestseller Express books are located in the New Books Room, across from the Lending Services desk.

Click on titles to check current availability and then come in to the library today!

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Early Literacy Workshop: Every Child Ready to Read – Friday, April 24, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/early-literacy-workshop-every-child-ready-to-read-friday-april-24-130-pm-to-330-pm/ http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/early-literacy-workshop-every-child-ready-to-read-friday-april-24-130-pm-to-330-pm/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:21:50 +0000 http://www.curtislibrary.com/?p=36937 Read the full article...]]> early-literacy-picture-672x372Join Shannon Schinagl, Early Literacy Consultant from the Maine State Library, for a lively exploration of the brain development of children ages 0-5, and how 6 early literacy skills can help children get ready to read and ready for kindergarten.

For anyone who works with young children – preschool teachers, childcare providers, parents, library staff, volunteers…

Shannon has all the latest research and is a dynamic presenter!

Continuing Ed credit is available.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please call the Youth Services desk to register.

Location: Morrell Meeting Room

Contact: Youth Services 725-5242 x225 kids@curtislibrary.com

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Teen Movie Night – Thursday, 4/23, 8 PM http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/teen-movie-night-thursday-423-8-pm/ http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/teen-movie-night-thursday-423-8-pm/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:09:28 +0000 http://www.curtislibrary.com/?p=36935 Free movie night for teens – the final film of an epic fantasy!

Free popcorn and other refreshments provided.

Location: Morrell Meeting Room

Contact: Melissa Orth 725-5242 x225 morth@curtislibrary.com

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Tech Meetup – Tips from MARVEL! Friday, April 24, Noon http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/tech-meetup-tips-from-marvel-friday-april-24-noon/ http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/tech-meetup-tips-from-marvel-friday-april-24-noon/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:01:45 +0000 http://www.curtislibrary.com/?p=36924 google-scholarSearching for scholarly pursuits!

An intro to Academic Search Premier and Points of View on Marvel, then a review of Google Scholar, and other search engines.

Time & Date: Friday, April 24, Noon

Location: Seminar Room

Contact: Marian Dalton 725-5242 x232 | mdalton@curtislibrary.com

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How Much Storage Space Do I Have? http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/how-much-storage-space-do-i-have/ http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/how-much-storage-space-do-i-have/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:20:05 +0000 http://www.curtislibrary.com/?p=36917 Read the full article...]]> Owners of iPhones and/or iPads often ask:

“How much storage space do I have?”

Here’s how you can find that out.

Open your iPhone’s (or iPad’s) Settings:

settings

Tap General:

tap general

Tap About:

Tap About

And here you’ll find how much storage space you have left on your iPhone, which version of iOS is installed on it, how many songs, photos, & videos you have on it, and more:

about this iPhone

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Free Two-Week Lynda.com training passes http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/free-lynda-com-training-passes/ http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/free-lynda-com-training-passes/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2015 18:23:55 +0000 http://www.curtislibrary.com/?p=36887 Read the full article...]]> lyndadotcomFrom May 2014 to May 31, 2015, library patrons and staff throughout Maine will have the opportunity to use a two week subscription that allows access to all of the training content available on the Lynda website.

So if you want to learn QuickBooks, or WordPress, Google Analytics, or maybe how to set up an Etsy store, sign up for a pass.

See all the course offerings at: http://www.lynda.com/subject/all

Then sign up: http://www.maine.gov/msl/digital/lynda/

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Healthy Aging Panel Discussion – Monday, April 27, 12 Noon http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/healthy-aging-panel-discussion-monday-april-27-12-noon/ http://www.curtislibrary.com/2015/04/healthy-aging-panel-discussion-monday-april-27-12-noon/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2015 17:00:17 +0000 http://www.curtislibrary.com/?p=36880 Read the full article...]]> image001Join us for “Healthy Aging: A Panel Discussion” presented by Community Health Information Partnership (CHIP) Monday, April 27, 12 noon – 1PM in the Library’s Morrell Meeting Room.

Dr. Timothy Howe of Parkview Adventist Medical Center will serve as the discussion moderator.

Bill Kirkpatrick, Program Director of the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be joined by two community members who are aging successfully and will share their wisdom: Lois Lamdin, an academic with a passion for involving older people in education and Joyce Caldwell, a local artist.

This program is free and does not require registration.

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