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WCFL Calendar for March 2012
Adult Services 
1 Thursday, March 01, 2012
Faces of the Civil War Book Club
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Adult Services Branch: Hagerstown Bulls and Bears Restaurant This informal group meets to discuss books about the human face of the Civil War.
Follow the money--who was profiting from the war?
We will be meeting at Bulls and Bears; you are welcome to come even if you do not intend to make a purchase from the establishment.
Great Composers Lecture Series: "All the Colors of the Orchestra, from Rimsky-Korsakov to Resphigi."
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Adult Services Maryland Symphony Orchestra Office Dr David G  onzol, Assistant Professor and Director of Music Education at Shepherd University, presents "All the Colors of the Orchestra, from Rimsky-Korsakov to Resphigi" at the Maryland Symphony Orchestra office located at 30 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, MD beginning at 7:00 PM.
Seating is limited. Please call 301-739-3250 ext 123 to reserve your seat.
The Washington County Free Library partners with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra to offer this exciting series of lectures studying some of the world’s greatest composers.
Additional lectures are scheduled for April 5, and May 3. Call 301-39-3250 x 123 to reserve seats for these lectures.
3 Saturday, March 03, 2012 Writers Workshop with writer Chris Copley
10:00 AM-1:00: PM
Adult Services Branch: Clear Spring Clear Spring Library Chris Copley (winner of last year's Washington County Free Library's adult short story award) is presenting two free workshops to help people get their short stories finished in time for the 2012 deadline of March 23rd.
The free workshops will be held at Leonard P. Snyder Memorial Library in Clear Spring. Chris will present this free, short story-writing seminar series for area residents over two Saturdays, Feb. 25 and March 3. The seminar will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Call 301-842-2730 to register.
Rug Hooking
11:00 AM
Adult Services Branch: Boonsboro Community Room Rug Hooking Class. All are welcome.
Noteworthy Sundays @ Your Library Concert featuring the Mike Gellar Band
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Clear Spring L.P. Snyder Memorial Clear Spring Branch Library  Noteworthy Sundays @ Your Library 2011-2012 Season Concerts will be held at the Leonard P. Snyder Memorial Branch Library in Clear Spring located at 12624 Broadfording Road, Clear Spring.
Concert begins at 3:00 pm. Please call 301-739-3250 x123 to reserve seats.
From Bebop to Bossa Nova,swing into Spring with the Mike Gellar Band. Local Jazz guitarist Mike Gellar and vocalist Christiana Drapkin entertain with a lively concert of Jazz, Standards, some cool Bebop lines, and lilting Bossa Novas. They are joined by Bob Shann on bass, Dominic Smith on drums, and special guest, clarinetist Anita Thomas. Come and give a listen.
7 Wednesday, March 07, 2012 Adult Book Share
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Adult Services Branch: Sharpsburg Bring a current favorite book to share with the group.
Adult Book Discussion Group
11:15 AM-12:15 PM
Adult Services Branch: Clear Spring Leonard P. Snyder Memorial Library Sarah's Key
by Tatiana de Rosnay
Coffee provided.
Adult Book Discussion
For a copy of the book contact
Leonard P. Snyder Memorial Branch Library.
301-842-2730
8 Thursday, March 08, 2012 Free Computer Basics Class
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Hancock This class will introduce computers to first-time computer users. In this class we discuss computer hardware and software, how to turn on and operate your computer. Participants will begin working with Windows 7 Operating system including looking at the desktop, launching programs, working with my computer and document libraries, and the control panel. Also learn to create and organize folders, save and open documents, and much more.
Registration Required - registration begins on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Please contact: 301-739-3250 x123
War of 1812 Exhibit
6:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Boonsboro Boonsboro Library The United States declared war on Great Britain on June 18, 1812. Much of the War of 1812 occurred on Maryland soil and in the waters of the Chesapeake. The events of this war unified our nation, inspired the writing of the national anthem, and secured our independence from Great Britain. This exhibit, provided by the Baltimore National Heritage Area, brings these events to life and revisits this important turning point in our history.
Join us at the Boonsboro Branch Library on Friday, March 9 at 6:00 PM as local historian Roger Keller presents "Maryland and the War of 1812." Call 301-432-5723 to reserve a seat.
Militia units from Maryland were called to defend Washington and Baltimore during the War of 1812. In 1813 and 1814 several companies were formed in Washington County. For additional information of local interest visit http://www.whilbr.org/SharpsburgMilitia1812/index.aspx
12 Monday, March 12, 2012 Learn Sign Language
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Boonsboro Community Room Learn Sign Language
Monday, March 12th 5 PM – 7PM
Learn American Sign Language basics with instructor, Mary Jo Palmer.
Coupon Exchange
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Smithsburg Community Room Come to our first coupon exchange, headed by coupon guru Susan Atkisson. Have coupons you don’t use? Bring them along and trade them for useful coupons! Meet other couponers and learn tips and tricks of saving big. Please call 301-824-7722 to register.
Mystery Book Club
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: North Pointe
Join us for a lively discussion of mysteries and detective novels. The titles of this month's books and more information are on our webpage: http://www.washcolibrary.org/mystery-book-club.asp.
15 Thursday, March 15, 2012 Free Internet Basics Class
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Hancock Explore the World Wide Web! In this class, participants will learn the basics of web navigation. Topics include web browsers and navigation, beginner web searching, as well as web safety.
Registration Required - registration begins on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Please contact: 301-739-3250 x123
Book Share
6:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Boonsboro Community Room Please bring a current read to share with the group. All are welcome.
Explore Your Irish Heritage!
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Smithsburg Community Room Explore your Irish heritage with genealogist Marsha L. Fuller, Public Relations Associate for Western Maryland Regional Library. Both paper and online resources will be explored as you learn ways to trace your Irish ancestors both here and abroad. Please call 301-824-7722 to sign up.
16 Friday, March 16, 2012 Free Movie Night: Super 8
7:00 AM-9:00 AM
Adult Services Branch: Smithsburg Community Room In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not an accident. Rated PG-13. Refreshments provided. Call 301-824-7722 to sign up.
17 Saturday, March 17, 2012 Family Movie- The Smurfs
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Hancock Saturday Movie Mantinee
The Smurfs
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Free. Refreshments.
Please preregister at 301 678-5300
19 Monday, March 19, 2012 Romance Book Club Meeting
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Adult Services Spirit of the Lotus Tea Company
20 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 ABC (Afternoon Book Club)
3:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Boonsboro Community Room ABC (*New Book Club*)
Tuesday, March 20th @ 3 PM
Afternoon Book Club (ABC) now forming, an organizational meeting will be held to discuss the formation of the group. The group is open to all.
The Doctor Is In...at the Library!
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Boonsboro Community Room Learn more about Arthritis through a discussion with Dr. Bodenheimer. No registration required.
21 Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Needles & Natter
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Clear Spring Leonard P. Snyder Memorial Branch Library Needles & Natter
Wednesday, March 21 @ 11:00 am
This is a day for those who knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroider, etc. to meet at the library for an hour of social crafting. Bring your current project and a cup. We will provide the coffee.
22 Thursday, March 22, 2012 Free Email Basics Class
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Hancock Stay in touch with family and friends. This class focuses on free web based email. Learn how to create messages, attach files and organize your email. Participants will also learn about email hazards and safety.
Registration Required - registration begins on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Please contact: 301-739-3250 x123
The Importance of Railroads in the Civil War
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Sharpsburg Dr. Alan Hedges, a retired professor, will talk about the important role railroads played in the American Civil War and how trains factored into the successes and failures of local campaigns such as Antietam and Gettysburg. Combining his knowledge of trains and American history, Dr. Hedges will share a fresh perspective on our Civil War.
27 Tuesday, March 27, 2012 "Colonial " Rug Hooking
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Williamsport
Adult Book Club
5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Adult Services Branch: Smithsburg In March we will be reading Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Sijie Dai. Please call 301-824-7722 to reserve a copy.
29 Thursday, March 29, 2012 Free Social Networking Class
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Adult Services Branch: Hancock Connect to Social Media and the Blog-o-sphere. Popular social networking sites and an introduction to blogging are all included in this introductory class to social networking. Also, discuss privacy issues associated with social networking.
Registration Required - registration begins on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Please contact: 301-739-3250 x123
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