Spring 2012 Programs for Adults

Where ® appears, pre-registration is required. Contact the appropriate branch to confirm availability and deadlines. Programs subject to change. All library programs are free.

Computer Tutor Service ®
March - May
All Lane Library locations
Make an appointment with a member of the Reference Team to learn about email accounts, computer basics, Internet basics, eReaders, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Ancestry.com. Register for a thirty-minute session by calling any Lane Library location.

We Want You! ®
March - May
Fairfield Lane Library
Record your history as a Veteran in conjunction with the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress. Veterans of all wars are welcome. Call 858-3238, ext. 358 for more information.

Resume Writing ®
Monday, March 5, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, March 31, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Looking for work? Or do you just need to spice up your old resume? Learn all about the basics of resume writing. This introduction will teach you the dos and don'ts and basic formatting using Microsoft Word 2010.

English Conversation Group
Mondays, March 5 - May 21
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Practice conversational English in a friendly, informal setting with others who are learning the language. Open to all adults learning English.

Basic Excel ®
Saturday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 3, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Learn your way around Microsoft Excel 2010. This introduction will teach you how to navigate the menus tabs and format basic documents.

Sunday Sounds
Sundays, March 11, April 15 & May 13
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a relaxing hour of music courtesy of the Friends of the Hamilton-Fairfield Lane Libraries.

March 11 - Eric Loy
April 15 - Dave Sams
May 13 - Chuck and Deb Wiggins

Myths & Truths About Coyotes
Sunday, March 11, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Oxford Lane Library
In recent years, coyotes have spread across the county and now make homes in the countryside, but also in cities and suburbs, giving people questions and concerns about this new, furry neighbor. Join Carol Cartaino, author of Myths & Truths About Coyotes, who will debunk the myths, share the truths and provide interesting facts about coyotes. Book sale and signing will follow presentation.

Conversations on Hamilton with Jim Blount
Tuesdays, March 13, April 10 & May 8
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Hamilton Lane Library
Join local historian, Jim Blount, each month in a conversation about the colorful history of Hamilton and Butler County.

March 13 - When Campaigning Began: "Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too"
April 10 - Error or Misunderstanding? Why I-75 Bypassed Hamilton
May 8 - Prohibition: Why and How We Went Dry

Second Tuesday Night Book Club ®
Tuesdays, March 13, April 10 & May 8
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Hamilton Lane Library
Join us for a discussion of thought-provoking fiction. Copies of the books can be picked up at the Reference Desk after registering.

March 13 - A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
April 10 - Murder on the Mind by L.L. Bartlett
May 8 - And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander

Positively Paranormal: The Book Club with Bite ®
Wednesdays, March 14, April 11 & May 9
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Vampires and shifters and seers, oh my! Join us for a spirited discussion of popular paranormal tales. Copies of the books can be picked up at the Reference Desk after registering.

March 14 - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
April 11 - The Restorer by Amanda Stevens
May 9 - A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison

Third Thursday Adult Book Club ®
Thursdays, March 15, April 19 & May 17
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Oxford Lane Library
Join us for lively discussion on a variety of books. Copies of the books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk after registering.

March 15 - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
April 19 - Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
May 17 - Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry

Celtic Aire
Saturday, March 17, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Hamilton Lane Library
Whether you're Irish or not, drop by and listen to this energetic local group entertain us with lively toe-tapping, hand-clapping music fit for any St. Patrick's Day celebration.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Revisited ®
Tuesday, March 20, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Hamilton Lane Library
Prepare for the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream by discussing the play. Dr. Thomas Flanigan, MUH English Department, will lead a lively examination of the play and its characters. Film clips from various productions will be shown. Copies of the play are available at any Lane Library location after registering.

Brain Food for Hungry Minds ®
Thursdays, March 22, April 26 & May 24
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Oxford Lane Library
Join us for an interesting discussion on a variety of non-fiction titles. Copies of the books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk after registering.

March 22 - Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert Massie
April 26 - Earth: The Operators' Manual by Richard B. Alley
May 24 - Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer

1812: A Year of Familiar Events, Fabled People and Lasting Images ®
Saturday, March 24, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Historian Jim Blount will discuss people and events of 1812, including the start of the War of 1812.

Oxford Writers Sounding Board
Thursday, March 29, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Oxford Lane Library
Calling all local writers! The Oxford Writing Festival aims to give members of the Oxford and Miami University communities an opportunity to create, share and celebrate writing. Local authors are invited to share their work with the community. Call 523-7531, ext. 215 for more information.

Author Spotlight: Terri Spahr Nelson
Thursday, March 29, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Oxford Lane Library
To help celebrate the first Oxford Writing Festival, Terri Spahr Nelson, author/editor of Reflections from Women, will talk about her writing process and share some of her work.

eBooks 101 for Kindles ®
Saturday, March 31, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Hamilton Lane Library
Learn how you can use the library's free eBook service on your Kindle from one of our eBook experts. Get hands-on practice and information. Participants desiring hands-on practice should bring their own Kindle with wi-fi access.

Titanic and the End of the Edwardian Era
Saturday, March 31, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Mandy Altimus Pond is the Archivist for the Massillon Museum, located in Massillon, Ohio. She will discuss the Titanic from concept to completion, the social climate before and after the sinking of the Titanic and the passengers aboard. She will explain the early 1900s and why Titanic was so significant, as its sinking marked the end of the Edwardian Era.

eBooks 101 for Non-Kindle Devices ®
Saturday, April 14, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Hamilton Lane Library
Learn all about using the library's free eBook service on your non-Kindle device from one of our eBook experts. Devices covered include eReaders, tablets and mobile devices. Participants desiring hands-on practice should bring their own laptop, eReader or tablet with wi-fi access.

Unsinkable: Remembering the Titanic 100 Years Later
Saturday, April 14, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
The RMS Titanic was deemed unsinkable, but the tragedy of her maiden voyage has lived in our hearts for a century. Join us for a discussion of the legendary ship and its remarkable history.

Essentials in Backyard Composting ®
Monday, April 16, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Oxford Lane Library
In honor of Earth Day, Dr. Donna McCollum will provide the essentials to start composting at home.

Hamilton Celebrates the Favorite Poem Project
Monday, April 16, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Hamilton Lane Library
Listen to local celebrities, students and your neighbors read their favorite poems. Bring a special poem or two and join the Read-In as we celebrate The Favorite Poem Project and National Poetry Month.

Intermediate Excel ®
Tuesday, April 17, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Join us to learn the intermediate uses of Microsoft Excel 2010. This session will focus on going beyond the basics. Participants will create spreadsheets and work with formulas.

Cincinnati & Soup: Fun, Food and Facts ®
Saturday, April 21, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Cheri Brinkman, author of Cincinnati & Soup, presents an overview food history of Southwestern Ohio from pioneers to the present. She'll discuss the tastes of the region, recipes and a potpourri of other local food topics. Books will be available for purchase after the program.

The Historical Presence of Black Churches in Oxford, Ohio: 1800s to Date
Saturday, April 21, 2:00 p.m.
Oxford Lane Library
The Smith History Library presents the Rev. Angela Walker-Dudley for a program that covers the history of Oxford's African American religious institutions from the nineteenth century to the present. This program is made possible by the Arthur F. Miller African American History Fund. For more information, call 523-3035.

Nancy Pearl's Summer Reading Tips
Tuesday, May 22, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Hamilton Lane Library
Nancy Pearl, radio personality, author and developer of the "One City One Book" community reading program, will be with us via Skype interview to promote her passion - reading and books. Her presentation of what's new out there for summer will be followed by a Q&A period.