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For information about the program, contact Adam Southern at (931) 375-6508.
We hope to see you there!
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The library is looking to fill two vacant positions on its Board of Trustees. If you are interested in serving on the library board, please send your resume and/or a statement of why you think you would be a good board member. Send resumes and statements of intent to epotts@maurycounty-tn.gov.| posted by Children's Librarian |
Students grades 6-12 are invited to attend our FREE workshop on learning how to find and use primary sources to do research. Students will get a chance to see and experience REAL history (to experience events as they were happening) via letters, diaries, journals, early newspapers and much more. There will be lots of information, hands-on learning, online digital exploration via library computers, and an opportunity to learn more about the WE MAKE HISTORY PROJECT. This exciting workshop will be held at the Maury County Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 6 PM – 7:30 PM. The workshop is free, but registration is required, so please call (931) 375-6507 or email mcaron@maurycounty-tn.gov to reserve your spot today.
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Author Faye Aldridge, a songwriter, speaker and businesswoman, will be at the Maury County Public Library at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, to discuss her book, “Real Messages from Heaven,” a book that offers undeniable proof of life after death.
Following a news report by WSMV Channel 4 news of Nashville on July 11, 2012, this proof was further authenticated in an article published in The Daily Herald. The article, “When doctors see ghosts: A tale of hope” documents the testimonies of Dr. Arthur Cushman, neurosurgeon in the Tennessee area, and Dr. Carl Willis, hematologist and medical oncologist in Tennessee. Each physician personally witnessed an other-worldly, ghostly apparition in their respective homes just hours after Faye’s husband, Burke Aldridge, died of cancer at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. This well-covered story was also carried on CBS Atlanta 46 in Georgia, KSLA in Shreveport, La., KLTV in Tyler, Texas, WFIE in Indiana, and other stations in Myrtle Beach, Memphis, Cleveland, Charlotte, etc.
The after-death encounters inspired Faye to write “Real Messages from Heaven.” The book tells Burke’s story, along with many other miraculous true stories as told to Faye, and includes many of her own inspiring life experiences.
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Drawing upon his own experiences as a minister, Army chaplain, artist and caregiver, Dr. Larry A. Walker has penned his first book, an inspirational novel titled “Courage to Return.”
Walker will be remembered in Columbia as a former bereavement chaplain for Hospice of Highland Rim (now Hospice Compassus), where he served for two years.
Walker will return to Columbia to discuss his debut novel Thursday, Sept. 20. The book signing will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Maury County Public Library.
“Courage to Return” depicts a man caught in the whirlwind of guilt and loneliness, yet he finds grace and a new start for his life. The twists and turns along his journey toward courage is a thrilling adventure of love.
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Stephan is the author of two books, The Price of Trust (2010) and Lonely Hearts (2011). Lonely Hearts was a finalist in the 2012 Reader’s Choice Awards.
Stephan lives in Middle Tennessee with her husband and children and her three cats and one dog.
You can usually find Amanda lurking in several online places at once like her Facebook author page www.facebook.comcreativehomemomma, or her website http://www.booksbyamanda.com.
This program will be held August 9th at 6:30PM. One lucky guest will win a Kobo E-Reader! Call (931) 375-6508 for more details.
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Youth can Reach for the Stars with Usborne Books extra reading challenge, July 11-July 28!Read just 300 minutes by July 28th to earn FREE Usborne Books AND Help the Library Earn Free Books!
Pick up your packet in the Children's Library today!
Students read 300 minutes by July 28th (listeners welcome, too). Then they record their minutes in the special log provided. Next, ask friends and family to sponsor them for their super reading and record pledges in the special page on their log. Kids will get to spend 50% o their pledge money to get FREE books from the USBORNE Book Fair to be held at the library on July 27-28. They will also get to help their library, because the other 50% of their sponsorship money will go directly to the Children's Library!
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Bring your family for a great evening of fun! The Children's Library will be offering a fun-filled PJ story time at 6:30 PM on Monday, July 9.Also on Monday, July 9, starting at 7 PM, is the wonderful Jazz Night Out sponsored by our Friends of the Library group, that will feature local favorite, Mr. Alan Mosely for an evening of live music, food, and fun for all ages!
On Wednesday, July 11 at 10 AM , magician Bruce Amato will be at the library for a show full of magical fun for kids of all ages.
For Teens, the library will be holding a CREATURE LOCK-IN on Saturday, July 14 from 6 PM to Midnight. Teens are encouraged to come in costume for an evening of fun including Zombie dancing, Monster movies, crafting, glow-in-the-dark activities, and much more! The evening will feature an AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MONSTER CONTEST! Registration is required for this event, please call (931) 375-6506 to sign-up.
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As part of our summer reading program, the library will be hosting the Nashville Zoo's Wildlife on Wheels program for OWL APPRECIATION DAY on Friday, June 22 at 10 AM. This live animal show featuring owls should last about 30-40 minutes and is recommended for all ages. This event is free and open to the public.
In preparation for the Zoo’s visit, the library will be featuring a different owl story and craft every morning during our regular story time beginning June 18 and running through June 21. Kids will love making owl puppets, owl wings, and learning about owls this week. Story time begins at 10 AM every week day and no registration is required.
Special thanks to the Students' Club for sponsoring this program.
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As part of the Maury County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, Runaway Puppet Theatre will perform Sandman’s Sleepy Stories on Wednesday, June 13 at 10 AM. At night time, the Sandman helps us drift to sleep to wander through the world of dreams. Through dreams we experience new and wondrous things and gain insight into ourselves. Runaway Puppet Theater presents three tales of sleep and dreams in their production Sandman's Sleepy Stories, hosted by the Sandman himself. This professional puppet show should last about 30-40 minutes and is recommended for ages 5 and up. This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, please call (931) 375-6506 or visit www.maurycountylibrary.org.Runaway Puppet Theaterbelieves the old adage, “If you can read, you can do anything.” The performers of Runaway Puppet Theater are excited about books and literacy, and they want to share that love and excitement with kids of all ages. Runaway Puppet Theater presents timeless tales with a twist, not only to entertain, but to get kids excited and interested in reading. Few mediums can capture the attention of old and young like puppetry. With shows based on classic tales, folklore, and mythology, Runaway Puppet Theater introduces a new generation of children to lasting themes and ideas in an original, captivating, and engaging presentation.
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Tim Kent is a Civil War historian and first sergeant with the 26th Alabama infantry re-enactment group. His interest in the Civil War began when he was 6. He has spent most of his lifetime studying the battles, the people and the places.
In addition to authoring his own books, he has assisted other authors in researching material for their books and was involved with the Wide Awake Films Civil War documentaries at Perryville. Tim is a much sought after speaker on Civil War history.
Tim’s debut in the publishing world, “Yell Like Furies,” was released in 2008. His second book, “Die Like Men,” which covers the Battle of Franklin gained him much more attention and notoriety.
“Never Smile Again,” a riveting rendering of the campaign from Corinth to Shiloh, Tenn. was released in March 2012 to a much anticipating public. Tim is already hard at work on his next book.
Anyone interested in Civil War history won’t want to miss meeting Tim Kent on June 7 at the Maury County Public Library. “Die Like Men” and “Never Smile Again” can also be purchased online through Amazon.
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Your library is offering a multitude of great programs for ALL ages this summer - from preschoolers to adults. We're getting things started with our Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday, June 2 at 6 PM. This event will be held at Maury County Park's Kiwanis Shelter (beside Kids Kingdom). Families will love a mix of games, fun, and special musical entertainment provided by children's entertainer, Kevin Kidd. Attendees will also get a sneak peak at the park's new Trail Tales Nature & Reading trail. By signing-up for our summer reading programs and writing down what they read, kids, teens, and adults can be eligible to win great prizes! Reading logs will be available at this event, or you can pick them up at the library any time this week. Don't forget to mark your calendars for all the FREE programs we're offering this summer (for more information, just click on the summer reading link on the left.)
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Mt. Pleasant author, Kathleen Gandy, will be at the Maury County Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, to discuss her book, “Mount Pleasant’s 100 South Main Street.” In addition to speaking on her Mt. Pleasant book, Gandy will also speak on the German Prisoner of War Camp located in Lawrenceburg — a topic that will soon be another book.| posted by Adam Southern |
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In 2011, Duncan gave the popular lecture, “Tennessee Marches Toward War,” concerning 1861 and the first year of the Civil War in Tennessee. The lecture to be held on April 26th is titled, “Learning How to Fight,” and concerns the second year of the Civil War in Tennessee.
About the Speaker:
Bob Duncan is the director of the Maury County Archives located at 201 E. 6th Street. Duncan is also Maury County’s official historian. He is known throughout Tennessee– and the nation– for being a preeminent Maury County and Tennessee historian. Duncan writes a weekly column, Hindsight, published in The Daily Herald every Sunday and is the author of several books including a five-volume set on Maury County history.
For more information about Duncan's FREE lecture, contact Adam Southern at (931) 375-6508.
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If you can’t get enough of the Hunger Games phenomenon, then you will want to mark your calendar for Monday, April 16th. The Maury County Public Library will be hosting a Hunger Games Survival Night from 5:30-6:30 PM. This program will be all about survival techniques. “We’ll be giving attendees a taste of the skills needed to be a successful Hunger Games tribute,” explains Librarian Mecca Caron. “Expect to learn a few sword-fighting and archery techniques, fire starting, and even how to keep yourself from starving in the wild. You won’t want to miss this unique program.”This event is part of the year-long BOOKS ALIVE! Teen Reading initiative funded in part by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission. No registration is required for this free event to be held at the Maury County Public Library, 211 West 8th Street, Columbia, TN. For additional information, please call (931) 375-6507.
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Jacobson will be at the Maury County Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, to discuss his latest work, “Baptism of Fire: The 44th Missouri, 175th Ohio and 183rd Ohio at the Battle of Franklin.”
The book is described as being “much more than a battle history, this book relates the individual stories of the soldiers who left their homes to fight for what they believed to be right and how they ended up at a place called Franklin.”
The second library program at 2 p.m. March 24 will feature the book “Onward Southern Soldiers: Religion and the Army of Tennessee” by Traci Nichols-Belt and Gordon T. Belt. The book description reads, “The Civil War was trying, bloody and hard-fought combat for both sides. What was it, then, that sustained soldiers low on supplies and morale? For the Army of Tennessee, it was religion. ‘Onward Southern Soldiers: Religion and the Army of Tennessee’ in the Civil War explores the significant impact of religion on every rank, from generals to chaplains to common soldiers. It took faith to endure overwhelming adversity. Religion unified troops, informing both why and how they fought and providing the rationale for enduring great hardship for the Confederate cause. Using primary source material such as diaries, letters, journals and sermons of the Army of Tennessee, Traci Nichols-Belt, along with Gordon T. Belt, presents the history of the vital role of the army’s religious practices.”
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The library will be hosting the It's All in the Pictures Teen Night on Tuesday, February 28 from 5:30 PM - 7 PM. Teens will enjoy watching Anime videos and sharing their love of Anime, Manga, and comic books. We'll have a Fan Art Contest, door prizes, video games, and much more. For additional information, contact mcaron@maurycounty-tn.gov.This event is free and open to the public. It's All in the Pictures is funded in part through a grant agreement with the Tennessee Arts Commission and is part of the library's year-long Teen Reading initiative.
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