Soul of a People: movie about the WPA Writers Project, and meet the author, David Taylor
Join Author and Filmmaker David Taylor for this Documentary Film Viewing and Discussion
"Soul of a People: Writing America's Story" is about 1930s America
and the people of the WPA Writers' Project. The 90-minute film explores
a handful of people who went to work for the government, describing
their hometowns in a series of travel guides that became classics. They
included a number of writers who went on to influence American
literature and culture in the decades that followed: Zora Neale
Hurston, John Cheever, Richard Wright, Anzia Yezierska, Ralph Ellison,
crime writer Jim Thompson, and Studs Terkel, among others.
The film features these later-famous authors as well as lesser
knowns with powerful stories. It includes interviews with WPA writers
Studs Terkel and Stetson Kennedy, as well as authors Dagoberto Gilb,
David Bradley and well-known historian Douglas Brinkley.
The book "Soul of a People: The WPA Writers' Project Uncovers
Depression America" (Wiley, 2009) explores those stories and more, in
greater depth.
The film premiered on the Smithsonian Channel last fall and was
nominated for a 2010 Writers' Guild of America award for documentary.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the WPA.
Call 301-739-3250 ext 136 and let us know you plan to attend.
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Big Read Book Discussion April 12 @ 12:15 pm
 Great Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe Book Discussion
Brown Bag Lunch Series Event
Bring your lunch.
Dessert & beverages provided.
Call 301-739-3250 ext 136 to let us know you plan to attend
Pick up your free book at the library while supplies last.
Free Friday Night Movie: April 9 @ 7:00 pm - Disney's Princess & the Frog
 Tonight's feature is Disney's Princess & the Frog (Rated G)
Movie starts at 7:00 pm in the B/C meeting Room (the doors open at 6:30 pm.)
Please use the back entrance.
Free popcorn.
Great Composers Lecture Series: April 14 @ 7 pm - Brahms: "Ein deutches Requiem"
 Dr. Erik Jones presents Brahms:“Ein deutches Requiem” (A German Requiem.)
Dr. Jones is the Director of Choral and Vocal Activities at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting from the University of Maryland and his Master of Music degree from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Dr. Jones conducts three choral ensembles at Shepherd University, including the Masterworks Chorale, a large choir made up of students and community residents.
The “Great Composers Lecture Series” is brought to you through a partnership with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra. This is the third and final lecture in this year's series.
Seating is limited. Please call 301-739-3250 ext 136 and let us know you will be attending the lecture.
Noteworthy Sundays @ Your Library Concert April 11 @ 3:00 pm - Aca-Perco in Concert
 Aca-Perco is an adventurous pairing of a cappella vocals and spirited percussion.
Jennie Avila, singer songwriter, and Stephen Wright, drum maker are the duo, Aca-Perco. Jennie and Stephen coined the word, Aca-Perco, to describe the energizing collaboration of Jennie’s vocal talents, a cappella, and Stephen’s rhythmic infusions of percussion. A variety of instruments are showcased; including Stephen Wright’s handmade ceramic drums, Jennie’s snake-like kokiriko, a traditional conga, and a dash of savory guitar. Here a sampling of Aca~Perco’s Cool Acoustic Music at www.Aca-Perco.com then come see them perform at the library.
Seating is limited. Ticket Required.Please call 301-739-3250 ext 136 for your FREE ticket.
Noteworthy Sundays @ Your Library is sponsored in part by The Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitor"s Bureau. The City of Hagerstown, and Western Maryland Regional Library.
Noteworthy Sundays @ Your Library Concert March 14 @ 3:00 pm - Homegrown String Band
 "Whether you classify their sound as Americana, bluegrass, folk, or old-time country, Rick Jackofsky, his wife Georgianne, and their daughters Erica and Annalee are not only dedicated to keeping a classic tradition alive, they're advancing it." - Bill Dahl, author of Motown: The Golden Years.
Seating is limited. Ticket required.
Please call 301-739-3250 ext 136 for your FREE ticket.
Noteworthy Sundays @ Your Library is sponsored in part by The Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitor"s Bureau. The City of Hagerstown, and Western Maryland Regional Library
Lecture: The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe on Monday, April 19 at 7:00 pm
Edgar Allan Poe invented the detective story, perfected the horror tale, and first articulated the theory of the modern short story as well as the idea of pure poetry. Combining stylistic virtuosity with a deep understanding of the darkness of the human heart, Edgar Allan Poe's stories and poems have haunted readers for more than 150 years. (from the NEA website)
The 3rd Annual Washington County Big Read focuses the spotlight on Edgar Allan Poe as the county reads The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe. Join Jeff Korman from the Enoch Pratt free Library for "Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe."
After having left Richmond on a trip north in late September, 1849, Poe was found semi-conscious in a Baltimore street on October 4 and died three days later. For almost 160 years more than a dozen theories have attempted to explain what really happened to the famous author and poet.
Discuss the theories and speculate on a recent notion that includes the possibility that the detective story’s creator was murdered! View letters written by Poe and other interesting material from the collection of the State Library Resource Center.
Please call 301-739-3250 ext 136 and let us know you plan to attend.
Edible Books’ Contest Returns for 3rd Year in Celebration of National Library Week
 If you enjoy turning food into works of art, Washington County Free Library has just the contest for you. Put your culinary skills to work and create a literary inspired work of edible art.
* Create an edible work of art with a book theme.
* All ‘edible’ books must be “bookish” through the integration of text, literary inspiration or, simply by form.
* Stop in any branch of the Library to pick up an entry form.
* Participants are invited to bring their creation to the Boonsboro Branch Library on Saturday, April 17 between 10:00 and 10:30 am.
* Though ‘books’ may not be eaten, all parts should be edible.
* All entries must include name, address, and phone number as well as a complete list of ingredients.
* One entry per person will be accepted.
* 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prize winners will be announced at the end of the April 17 reception.
The public is invited to stop in the Boonsboro Library from 11:00 am—1:30 pm to view and vote for their favorite creation. Come on out and join the fun!
National Library Week is celebrated this year April 11-17.
Plans for New Library Announced
 We have announced plans for our new downtown branch, to be built starting in the Spring of 2010. While it is being constructed on the site of the current downtown library, we will move to a temporary facility, whose location is not yet decided. To view the presentation from the architect, with detailed plans and exterior drawings, click here.
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