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Library Events for Adults March 2019
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Sign Up Now for the Genealogy Bus Trip to Allen County Public Library
Wednesday, April 24, 7:00 am
Allen County Public Library, Ft. Wayne, IN
Register now for the bus trip to the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne taking place on Wednesday, April 24. The center has an extensive collection of North American genealogy resources. The cost of the bus trip is just $21. Please send this form and your check, payable to the LaPorte County Genealogical Society, c/o Patricia Harris, 504 Greenwood, Michigan City, IN 46360. Paid reservations are due by April 1, 2019.
Pick-up is available at Marquette Mall in Michigan City and Kabelin’s Ace Hardware in LaPorte. The bus will pick up at Marquette Mall at 7:00 am. Please wait in front of the former Marquette Theatre on St. John’s Road. The bus will arrive at Kabelin’s Ace Hardware in LaPorte at 7:30 am.
The bus will leave Allen County Public Library for the return trip at 4:00 pm. This event is co-sponsored by the Michigan City Public Library and the LaPorte County Genealogical Society.
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Gentle Flow Yoga
Saturday, March 2, 12:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Certified yoga instructor Lauralee Sikorski, who has taught over 5,000 hours of classes, will lead a free gentle flow yoga with emphasis on deep breathing and releasing stress. Bring your own mat, wear comfortable attire and come on an empty stomach.
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Needle Arts League
Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, & 28, 5:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
The Needle Arts League of Michigan City promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch, crewel, tatting and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages are welcome. An exchange of skills and materials is encouraged. For information, call 219-873-3049.
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Coastline Children's Film Festival
Saturday, March 9, 10:00 am & 11:30 am
Library Meeting Room
Kid Flicks 2, 10:00 am: With a range of styles and themes, this collection from the New York International Children’s Film Festival offers clever, thought-provoking short films that are sure to inspire ages 8+ to expand their horizons. Teamwork takes on different stripes when an odd couple of bears are forced to work together in the hilarious stop-motion short Poles Apart. The CG-animated wonder Gokurosama bridges cultures and generations by showing us that even in an automated age, a little human touch can still work wonders. Light refreshments will be served. This is a family program.
Young Filmmakers Competition, 11:30 am: Coastline Children’s Film Festival presents 20 short films (5 minutes or less) by young directors from Michigan and Indiana. The Young Filmmakers Competition is free and open to anyone 18 years of age and under. Awards are presented to the top three films and the Audience Favorite. Cast your vote at the screening!
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The Magic of Kalita
Saturday, March 9, 2:00 pm
Library
Matt Kalita returns for his annual magic show following the Michigan City St. Patrick’s Day parade. This is amazing magical fun for all ages!
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Great Decisions
Monday, March 11, 6:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
The foreign policy discussion program Great Decisions returns to the library for its 21st season. The discussion topic this session is Nuclear Negotiations. For more information, call 873-3049. Reading material is available at the Circulation desk.
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Duneland Stamp Club
Thursday, March 14, 4:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New members are always welcome.
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Meet the Artist: Photographer Joel Brussell
Friday, March 15, 4:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Joel Brussell has lived in New Buffalo for over twenty years. Living close to the beach was dangerous for his rock collecting habit but over the last few years the same spots now serve as his photographic base camp. Often, while holding the camera at weird angles, he can’t actually see what he’s shooting, so it ends up being a kind of visual crapshoot. He tends to believe intention is an accident at best. Even if the results aren’t good for the day, the beauty of the quest is fulfilling in itself. All images in the show are shot within five miles of the library. View photography by Brussell and meet the artist at this reception.
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Ah Tu Performs Your Irish Favorites
Saturday, March 16, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Ah Tu is a Michiana vocal and instrumental ensemble. They will perform a full Irish repertoire to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Ah Tu members are Dot Pakan, accordion/keyboards; Dan Moser, banjo, mandolin, and double bass; Debra Sawyer, Celtic harp; and Ron Spears, guitar. This year Ah Tu’s musical guest is 14-year-old harpist Haley Elrick from Three Oaks, Michigan. In addition to jigs, reels, hornpipes, ballads, and familiar favorites, there will surely be a bit of Irish blarney, storytelling, and lore.
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Films on DVD Series: Crazy Rich Asians
Sunday, March 17, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
The Films on DVD Series features Crazy Rich Asians starring Henry Golding and Constance Wu. Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. She’s also surprised to learn that Nick’s family is extremely wealthy and he’s considered one of the country’s most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse — Nick’s disapproving mother. Rated PG-13. The film is shown in collaboration with the Purdue Northwest Odyssey Arts and Cultural program.
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Bookmarks: Becoming by Michelle Obama
Friday, March 22, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Pat Klewer will review Becoming by Michelle Obama. Becoming is the autobiographical memoir of former United States First Lady Michelle Obama published in 2018. Described by the author as a deeply personal experience, the book talks about her roots and how she found her voice, as well as her time in the White House, her public health campaign, and her role as a mother. This program will be offered at the Westchester Township Museum in Chesterton on Thursday, March 21st at 2:00pm.
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Chicago Cellar Boys in Concert
Sunday, March 24, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Join us for a lively concert by the Chicago Cellar Boys! Formed in 2017, the five-piece band specializes in the jazz and hot dance music of the 1920s and 30s. Comprised of multi-instrumentalist Andy Schumm, reedman John Otto, pianist and vocalist Paul Asaro, banjoist and guitarist John Donatowicz, and tubist and bassist Dave Bock, the band can be heard every Sunday from 8 to 11pm at the Honky Tonk BBQ in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood.
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Great Decisions
Monday, March 25, 6:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
The foreign policy discussion program Great Decisions returns to the library for its 21st season. The discussion topic this session is Nationalism in Europe. For more information, call 873-3049. Reading material is available at the Circulation desk.
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Library Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 27, 2:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
The monthly meeting of the library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, March 27.
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Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
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Library Services
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Axis 360 eBooks
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