Saturday, April 21, 2007
PDL Announces: Rosetta Stone Language Learning on CD-ROM
Are you interested in learning a new language? Going to
- Immerses you completely in your new language so you’ll learn quickly and retain what you learn
- Provides constant feedback so you’ll feel confident in your ability to speak, listen, write, and read your new language accurately
- Guides you logically through a carefully structured curriculum so you’ll learn vocabulary and grammar effortlessly, without memorization
Try one out at Portage District Library!
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Investor Education at Your Library
| Have you worried lately about where you are as far as investing for retirement is concerned? Maybe you think you are on track but would welcome more information or a knowledgeable second opinion. On Monday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the Portage District Library you have the opportunity to learn more about the world of investing and have your personal financial situation evaluated by a seasoned counselor—for free! We are proud to provide a program developed by The Investor Protection Trust and the American Library Association, and provided by the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Services. The 90- minute seminar will offer participants a chance to learn about common investment terms, where wealth comes from, the fundamentals of stocks, bonds and mutual funds, diversification, and how to select a financial services provider. Then, afterward, you have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a financial expert from the state of Michigan, who will review your finances with you—at no charge. Space is limited for this event, and only people who respond by Friday, April 20 will be eligible for the free personal financial evaluation. On registration, we will let you know what financial information the counselors will need. This is a rarely available, wonderful opportunity! Call (269)329-4542 ex. 600 to register. |
Thursday, April 12, 2007
- Cat's Cradle
Kurt Vonnegut, 1922-2007
Monday, April 09, 2007
If You Like lists Up-dated
Authors added include: Nevada Barr, Jackie Collins, Robin Cook, Clive Cussler, J A Jance, Judith Krantz, John Macdonald, and Robert James Waller, plus many more.
Love to read books by genre, but have exhausted the authors you know that write fantasy or historical fiction? Check out the “If You Like…Genre” page. Click on your favorite topic and it will whisk you away to authors who write in your favorite style of literature.
New genres added include: books about animals, chick lit, westerns and many more.
You can get to either page by clicking on the Good Reads link at http://portagelibrary.info/.
Thursday, April 05, 2007
April Adult Programs
March 5 – April 14
Point of View: a look at the creative process
Kalamazoo Book Arts Center Member Exhibit
Handmade books and paper
Paper sculpture
Mixed media
MRC student artists at Park Trades
Mary Whalen and students
Photography
Ted Cavanaugh
Photography
Thursday, April 12
Where Susan Ager Went (and where she might go next)
Accompanied by her husband as driver and photographer, Detroit Free Press columnist Susan Ager spent last summer traveling Michigan based on "Tell Susan Where To Go" suggestions from readers. She hopes to repeat the adventure this summer and will describe the kinds of stories she collected and the stories she's hoping to collect this summer. Maybe you can help direct her to her next destination.
Speaker: Susan Ager, a lifestyle columnist for The Detroit Free Press. Susan has won numerous local, state and national writing awards, including the National Headliner Award for feature writing (twice), and the National Journalism Writing Award. An anthology of her work, At Heart, was published in 1996. She lives in northern Michigan with her husband, Larry Coppard.
Thursday, April 12
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
April 17 – June 15
Spring Show
Artists & Illustrators Collaborative
Mixed media
Reception
Sunday, April 29
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Great Books Discussion Group
From the Great Books Foundation: “Many great minds have wrestled with the search for meaning – now you can, too. Great Books reading and discussion programs provide you with the essential tools for joining the great conversation about ideas: outstanding literature and a discussion approach that helps you truly connect with literature.” Readings will be taken from the Third Series of the Great Books.
Discussion leader: Ken Fischer, Portage District Library Staff
Discussions - 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Discussion schedule includes the following Sundays:
April 1 Reading Six (Clausewitz – “What is War?”)
April 15 Reading Seven (Chekhov - Uncle Vanya)
April 29 Reading Eight (Maimonides “On Evil”)
Tuesday, April 17
Wednesday, April 18
Marley & Me by John Grogan
Grogan, a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and his wife, Jenny, decide that owning a dog would give them a taste of parenthood. The result was Marley, a loveable, hyperactive Labrador retriever, who was more than they bargained for.
Tuesday, April 17 10:30 -11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 18 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 22
Everyone Has a Story… What’s Yours ? : Memoir Writing Workshop
This workshop will help you get started sifting through family tales and memories and will highlight techniques to piece together and preserve your families’ life stories.
Workshop leader: Donna Odom, President of the Southwest Michigan Black Heritage Society and Museum Educator at Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Sunday, April 22
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, April 02, 2007
Memoir Programs at the Library
Memoirs continue to be popular among diverse age groups. From Angela’s Ashes: A Memoir by Frank McCourt to Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris, there are so many that we can live long lives without worry of running out of thought provoking characters and anecdotes to turn to when we need advice, inspiration, escape, or affirmation. Isabel Allende tells us, “You have to write the truth before you can write the Truth.
6:30-8:00 pm
2:30-4:00 pm
Kim Sanwald, a workshop leader and owner of Full Circle Workshops will lead a monthly spiritual autobiography workshop using poetry, music and meditation to evoke life stories and expose threads that could lead to a better understanding of our personal journeys.
