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Meet Author Amy Waldman
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 Meet Amy Waldman, author of The Submission, this year’s On the Same Page selection. Her novel explores how 9/11 has challenged our personal convictions and changed the public debate about what it means to be American. All programs are free and open to the public. The author will discuss her book, which will be available for sale and signing at all events.
Sunday, March 4, 2:00 p.m.—Main Library, Reading Garden Lounge. Ms. Waldman’s talk will be followed by a panel discussion with the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati.
Sunday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.—Xavier University, Cintas Center
Monday, March 5, 12:00 p.m.—The Mercantile Library, Reservations requested.
Monday, March 5, 7:00 p.m.—University of Cincinnati,
Tangeman University Center
On the Same Page is a project of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County and is made possible in part by the Friends of the Public Library, the University of Cincinnati, and Joseph-Beth Booksellers. Our media partners are 91.7 WVXU, the Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati.com. This year’s special partners include the Mercantile Library, Cincinnati Metro, Xavier University, the Edward B. Brueggeman Center for Dialogue, the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, BRIDGES for a Just Community, the College of Mount St. Joseph, and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
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Read the Book. Join the Conversation.
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Throughout March, book discussions about Amy Waldman’s novel The Submission and many other related programs will be taking place all over the city. Among these will be a book discussion and guided tour of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, located at 8092 Plantation Drive in West Chester, that will be held on Saturday, March 24 from
3:00-5:00 p.m. Visit the Library’s website for a complete list of programs, discussion questions, and more.
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CSO Woodwind Concert
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 Visit the Corryville Branch Library (2802 Vine St., 513-369-6034) on Saturday, March 3 at 2:00 p.m., for a fun-filled classical music experience for the entire family performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Woodwind Quintet. This concert is part of a quarterly series of family classical music events with the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestras, sponsored by the Valerio Family Fund. Artists and programs are subject to change.
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Download Music for Free
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 Use your Library card number to download up to three songs per week from Sony Music’s extensive catalog. Hundreds of thousands of songs in over 100 genres of music are available to download 24/7. All the music is free and can be kept forever (no due dates!). No special software is needed and the music files can be transferred to iTunes and MP3 compatible devices, including iPods, iPads, PCs, and Macs. To get started, visit the Library’s downloadables site.
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My Cincinnati House - Elmwood Hall
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 My Cincinnati House is an exciting program series at the Main Library showcasing unique area homes. On Saturday, March 10 at 2:00 p.m., join architect Patrick Snadon who will share the history and some experiences about his house Elmwood Hall, built in 1818 as the seat of a 1,000-acre estate. According to 19th century English writer Francis Trollope, this enchanting, classical-style house in Ludlow, Kentucky, is “like a bower of a rose in Siberia.” Visit the Library’s website for more information about the series.
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National Passport Day, March 10
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 Did you know that passport applications are accepted at the Main Library? To highlight the ongoing availability of this service, during National Passport Day on Saturday, March 10 from 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, March 11 from 1:00-4:00 p.m., the Library will have additional staff available to assist customers with their passport applications. Appointments are strongly encouraged but walk-ins will be accepted as staffing permits. Allow 30 minutes per person for the application process. For details on getting a passport and to make an appointment, visit the Library’s website. Make the Library your convenient one-stop passport and travel center! Click here for recommended travel websites.
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Clifton Used Book Sale & Preview Party
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The Friends of the Public Library will host a Used Book Sale from March 15–17 at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Avenue. The sale includes gently used fiction and nonfiction books, as well as audiovisual items such as CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes, as well as a large selection of quality children's books. A Preview Party to update the community on the progress on the relocation of the Clifton Branch Library to the historical property built for George "Boss" Cox and to offer early access to the Sale will be held on Wednesday, March 14 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tickets for the Preview Party are $20 per person. Light refreshments and beverages will be available. Visit the Friends website for sale hours. For reservations and details about the Preview Party and Book Sale at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center Sale, email friendsofplch1@fuse.net. Cash, checks, Visa and MasterCard will be accepted for both the tickets to the Preview Party and for items from the Book Sale. Proceeds from the Preview Party and Sale will benefit the new Clifton Library Project.
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Irish Music & Dancing - Friday, March 16
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 Join us for the 30th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration of Song and Dance, sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library, on Friday, March 16 at 11:45 a.m., in the Main Library’s atrium. Featuring music with Foley Road and a special performance by the McGing Irish Dancers, this tribute to Irish heritage is family-friendly and fun! Reserved seating is available for Friends of the Public Library members. Please call (513) 369-6035 to reserve your seat. Additional programs celebrating Irish culture will be hosted at various Library locations during March. Visit the Library’s website for more information.
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What Would You Do to Survive?
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 What risks would you take to save someone you love? The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a gripping survival story that explores themes of poverty, privation, political repression and violence, as well as triumphant themes of self-sacrifice, love, and compassion. The novel was on The New York Times list for over 100 consecutive weeks and has been the Library’s #1 teen fiction title for 24 consecutive months. A film, adapted by Collins herself and directed by Gary Ross, will be released March 23. If you haven’t read the book, pick up a copy at your local library or place your hold on it here.
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Lizzie Borden - The Eternal Fascination
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The Borden case is among the most bewildering murders ever to occur in this country. Join armchair detective/crime historian JT Townsend as he exhumes an infamous legend: Lizzie Borden, the lady with the axe. This spellbinding program will explore the relics and sift the evidence, as the author of Queen City Gothic exposes the myths and spins a devastating conclusion to this most notorious chapter in American criminal history. Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library, the program will take place on Saturday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m. in the Main Library
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Homer & Jethro: Song Satirists
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Do you remember the “song butchers” Homer and Jethro? Join us on Saturday, March 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Huenefeld Tower Room for a discussion of the comedic musical duo who started their recording career in 1947 in Cincinnati at King Records and also performed on WLW radio. Presenters include Karen Raizor, author of the upcoming biography of Homer and Jethro.
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March is Reading Awareness Month
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 Do you want to improve your child or grandchild’s wellbeing, school readiness, and learning outcomes? Research shows that the simple act of reading aloud is the single most important thing you can do to prepare your child to learn. During Reading Awareness Month in March the Library is encouraging all parents to make reading to their children 15 minutes every day part of their daily routine. Your library has a range of fun and engaging books to suit your child. Ask your librarian for recommendations.
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Teen Drawing Contest Winners
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 Check out the winning work of some of the many talented teens who entered the Library’s second annual Teen Drawing Contest. As part of the contest, the Art Academy of Cincinnati partnered with the Library to provide free programs to help teens develop their original ideas into their final artwork. Chipotle Mexican Grill and the Friends of the Public Library sponsored the contest.
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Free Tree Seedling Giveaway
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Receive a free tree seedling when you check out any item from any of the Library’s 41 locations in Cincinnati and Hamilton County on Friday, March 23! Offer good while supplies last. This free-tree giveaway is sponsored by the Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship and the Federated Garden Clubs of Cincinnati and Vicinity to encourage environmental awareness and the important role trees play in keeping our earth healthy.
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