LOCK HAVEN - Ross Library plans special programs every day during National Library Week which begins Monday, April 11.
Also coming next month, the iPad clinic that meets at the library will host an iPad demonstration, a chance for everyone to try out recommended apps and iPads, including iPad/Apple TV. The group will be accepting donations to put toward the purchase of iPads for use at Ross Library.
The four-part Money Smartz Series, free to everyone interested, will begin Tuesday, April 5 at 11 a.m. and meet every two weeks. The series will address financial literacy issues and offer free financial coaching on planning, budgeting, managing bank accounts and keeping credit under control. Community financial coaches will lead sessions for beginners and those needing a brush-up.
Concurrent children's activities will be offered so adults can concentrate on the material.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
n Monday, April 11 - Scavenger hunt, 6-7:30 p.m. Explore the library, meet the staff, earn a prize.
n Tuesday, April 12 - "Virtual Tour of the Sistine Chapel," noon, narrated by Ray Heffner of the Lock Haven University Art Department, using the state-of-the art Sistine Chapel 360 Project.
n Tuesday, April 12 - Cake decorating, 1 p.m., with Barbara Barrett teaching some basics. Call 748-3321 to register. Monetary donations accepted.
n Wednesday, April 13 - Booked for Lunch, noon, with an optional lunch for $7 followed by a speaker, sponsored by the Friends of Ross Library. Call 748-3321 to register.
n Thursday, April 14 - "Gadget Petting Zoo," 3-7 p.m., a chance to take the latest gadget test-models for a spin, offered by The Geek Squad from Best Buy.
n Friday, April 15 - Historic photo preservation session, noon-4 p.m. Maria Boileau and Tim Decker will help all those interested to scan, preserve and identify their historic photos. Everyone is invited to stop by, look over the library's collection of historic photos, and possibly help identify classmates, relatives, buildings and events.
n Saturday, April 16 - Genealogy open house, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with genealogy experts on hand to help the public with projects, offer insight and tips for searching, and guide the public through the Ross Library collection.
n Saturday, April 16 - "IPad Clinic 4 All," 10 a.m.-2 p.m., designed to be "the definitive iPad demo in Clinton County." Students of all ages who have been working through iPad apps throughout the winter will share their findings and let the public explore "the wonderful world of iPads," including iPad/Apple TV. Monetary donations will be accepted to help fund the purchase of iPads for Ross Library.
n Monday, April 18 - Poetry Contest awards, 6 p.m., with poets reading their prize-winning entries.
MORE EVENTS
n Monday - A follow-up session for the Diabetes Clinic, noon-2 p.m., to facilitate healthy meals, motion and monitorring, presented in partnership with Penn State Cooperative Extension.
n Thursday - Film "The Saint of 9/11," 6 p.m., a biography of New York Fire Department chaplain Father Mychal Judge.
n Saturday, April 2 - Author Guy Graybill presenting "The Book That Shook Two Counties," a book talk on his biography of Prince Farrington, "Prohibition's Prince," 10:30 a.m.
n Tuesday, April 5 -The Money Smartz series starts with "Making a Financial Plan," 11 a.m.-noon. Financial coaches will show participants how to set and achieve financial goals, as well as how to avoid debt and unproductive spending. Concurrent children's activities are available so parents can attend. Call 748-3321 to register for the free sessions.
n Thursday, April 7 - Card-making, 6-8 p.m. The cardmaking crew returns with Cricut machines. Participants can learn and swap tips, scraps and bargain information. Additional Thursday sessions will be scheduled. Donations for materials are accepted.
n Tuesday, April 19 - "Money Smartz - Building a Budget," 11 a.m.-noon, free financial counseling on preparing a reasonable budget to avoid careless spending and stay out of debt. Concurrent children's activities are available. Call 748-3321 to register.
n Thursday, April 21 - Card-making 6-8 p.m. Donations for materials are accepted.
n Thursday, April 28 - Historical documentary "The Last Raft: A Story of Courage and Tragedy on the Susquehanna," 6:30 p.m.
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