March 2010
Featured Event
 An Evening of Irish Music
Tuesday, March 9th, 7:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Enjoy some traditional Irish music with the brother and sister duet, Brennan and Erin Brooker. They have both represented the United States in solo, duet and group competition and have won medals at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Ireland, the Mid-West Fleadh Cheoil in St. Louis and the Mid-Atlantic Fleadh Cheoil in New York among other competitions. They have been showcased at several Irish and Scottish festivals, and can often be heard at the local Irish pubs in the greater St. Louis and Metro East area.
Children's Programs
 Lewis 'n' Wonderland
Saturday, March 6th, 2:00 pm (Grades 3 and up)
Library Meeting Room
R.J. Carter, author of Alice's Journey Beyond the Moon, will present "Lewis 'n' Wonderland" an informal discussion on Lewis Carroll and his most famous work, Alice in Wonderland.
 Sled Dog Program
Saturday, March 27th, 2:00 pm (Grades 2 & up)
Library Meeting Room
We might be thinking about a spring-thaw but in Alaska, mushers are ready to begin the Iditarod, one of the best known dog sled races in the world. Sled racer, Matt Bergheger will talk about the feeding, training and racing of sled dogs. At the conclusion of the program the audience will get to greet his dog team!
Check the library's calendar for a complete list of all children's activities including storytimes and lapsit programs.
Teen Programs
 Gaming Day
Monday, March 1st, 12:00-6:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Come to the library for a gaming day featuring the Wii, board games, and card games. Refreshments will be provided.
 Twilight Saga Parts 1&2
Saturday, March 20th, 4:00-8:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Come to the library for a showing of Twilight and New Moon after hours. New Moon is set to be released on March 20th and the library will show it in HD. The evening will start out with Twilight in HD at 4:00 followed by pizza, drinks, and New Moon.
Check the library's calendar for a complete list of Teen programs.
Friends of the O'Fallon Public Library
 March Mini Book Sales
Saturday, March 6th & 13th, 9:00-1:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
See the complete list of upcoming book sale dates.
 Book News
Book Discussion Group
The Return of the Native, by Thomas Hardy is the book club pick for March 22nd.The book discussion group meets the 4th Monday of each month (except December) at 7:00 pm in the small conference room. new members are always welcome.
Director's Picks
Plenty of new books are available at the library Here are some top picks:
Money to Burn, by James Grippando (suspense fiction)
More info or to request
Silencer, by James W. Hall (suspense fiction)
More info or to request
The Last Surgeon, by Michael Palmer (suspense fiction)
More info or to request
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot (non-fiction)
More info or to request
Drive: the Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, by Daniel H. Pink (non-fiction)
More info or to request
 Movie News
Sunday Afternoon Movie
Where the Wild Things Are (PG) will be shown on Sunday, March 7th at 2:00 pm in the Library Meeting Room. Popcorn provided!
Joel's Picks
Looking for a good movie? Here are some top DVD picks:
The Hustler
Paul Newman, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Jackie Gleason, Myron McCormick, Murray Hamilton. (2007 /1961 original release date.)
More info or to request
Cool Hand Luke
Paul Newman, George Kennedy, J.D. Cannon, Lou Antonio, Robert Drivas, Strother Martin, Jo Van Fleet. (2008 Deluxe version / 1967 original release date.)
More info or to request
The Oxbow Incident
Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Henry Morgan, Anthony Quinn. (2003 / 1943 original release date.)
More info or to request
Black Book (foreign)
Nederlands Film Festival, 2006: Golden Calf - Best Actress (Carice van Houten) ; Best Director (Paul Verhoeven) ; Best Film (San Fu Maltha, Jos van der Linden, Frans van Gestel, Jeroen Beker).
More Info or to request
The Lives of Others (foreign)
Academy Awards, 2007: Best Foreign Language Film of the Year.
More info or to request
For more information about the library services and events go to: www.ofallonlibrary.org
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