COLUMBUS PUBLIC LIBRARY CVRLS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Book Club

When: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

meeting

MCSD Division of Information Services

When: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 - 1:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Division Meeting

Internet I

When: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

This class teaches how to get on the Internet and search for and navigate websites. Contact the Reference Desk at 706-243-2687 to register.

MCSD

When: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

training for GAA Alternate Assessment

The Anna Swanier Foundation

When: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Board Meeting

PMI

When: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

Project Management certification study group

FVSU Alumni Chapter

When: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

To m ake plans for commuyniuty outreach programs and scholasrships

Banned Books Film Festival - "All the King's Men" (1949-Not Rated)

When: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

The Columbus Film Society, the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries and the Muscogee County Friends of Libraries join together to celebrate the freedom to read what we choose. These four classic films are all based on books that have been banned in various parts of our country.

(from the Columbia Pictures DVD): “A somber but realistic chronicle of raw, brutal power in force, ALL THE KING’S MEN is based on Robert Penn Warren’s Pulitzer Prize Winning novel. The story was inspired by the rise and fall of southern bigwig Huey Pierce Long – the infamous ‘Kingfish’ who was Louisiana’s governor and one-time senator.”

Homeless Resource Network

When: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

HMIS training

Ft. Benning Pre-K

When: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Story Telling and movie

Email

When: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

This class will show how to set up a free email account, send email and delete messages. Contact the Reference Desk at 706-243-2687 to register.

Muscogee County District District

When: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Curriculum Council Meeting

Muscogee County School District

When: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

training for Georgia Alternate Assessment

Women of East Wynnton

When: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Community Assessment

JOY Center

When: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

To discuss future for Special Needs Adults after high school.

Ft. Benning Pre-K

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Sotry telling and movie

Homeless Resource Network

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

HMIS training

Time for Tots

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Time for Tots is a fun, high-energy reading program that aids in children’s speech development and motor coordination, while helping them to gain valuable pre-reading skills. Activities may involve stories, books, language, rhymes, music, movement, activities, puppets and educational toys.
Ages 18 mo - 3 years

PMI Columbus

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 11:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

PMI Columbus GA monthly meeting

United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley, Inc.

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 12:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Volunteer Orientation

Word I

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

This class demonstrates how to create a document in Microsoft Word, edit and format text, and print and save the document. Contact the Reference Desk at 706-243-2687 to register.

Zeph Baker for Mayor Campaign Committee

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Media Presenation `

Muscogee County School District

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

training for Georgia Alternate Assessment

Manga Club

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

Enjoy Manga and Anime! Come join us for this fun club. (12-18)

Chattahoochee Paddling Club

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Board Meeting

Columbus Amateur Radio Club

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Amateur Radio Club Meeting

Preschool Adventures P.M.

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Preschool Adventures encourages visits to the library for socialization and interaction with peers. Children will listen to read alouds, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Flannel board stories and puppets may allow for audience participation to reinforce that books and reading are fun. Ages 3-5

One Columbus

When: Friday, September 10, 2010 - 11:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Preview

Juvenile Diabetes Foundation

When: Friday, September 10, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Fashion Show Planning

Columbus Phenix City Inventors Association

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Monthly Meeting

Miss No Ordinary Rose Scholarship Pageant

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Information Session

NAACP Columbus, GA Banch

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

General Membership Meeting

CORTA - Columbus Regional Tennis Association

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Captain's Meeting for Fall League Tennis

UAW 882 Columbus Unit

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 12:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Union Update and Aflac presentation

Wii Game Day

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus/CB&T combined

Come enjoy your favorite Nintendo Wii Games on the Big Screen!

Beginning Computers & Internet I

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

This class covers basic use of the mouse, how to get on the Internet and search for and navigate websites. Contact the Reference Desk at 706-243-2687 to register.

Discover America: Nebraska

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Hop along on this literary journey across our great nation with stories, games and other great activities.

This month our travels bring us to Nebraska! The 37th state is the birthplace of Kool-Aid and the home of the world's largest porch swing. Come see if you've got what it takes to be a Cornhusker!

Southern Girl Entertainment, LLC

When: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus/CB&T combined

Family Game Day

Chattahoochee Valley Writers, Inc.

When: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

Steering Committee Meeting

Teen Family Movies - "Percy Jackson and the Olympians"

When: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Come enjoy Teen Movies for the Whole Family. Today we are showing "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" (Rated PG).

CVL ILS Training

When: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

Muscogee County School District Human Resources

When: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Substitute Orientation

Preschool Adventures

When: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Preschool Adventures encourages visits to the library for socialization and interaction with peers. Children will listen to read alouds, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Flannel board stories and puppets may allow for audience participation to reinforce that books and reading are fun!
Ages 3 - 5 years

Tiny Tales

When: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 11:05 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Tiny Tales is a fun program that introduces babies and toddlers to books and language activities and encourages parents to take on the role as their child's first teacher. Activities may involve stories, books, rhymes, music, movement, finger plays, puppets and educational toys.
Ages 0 - 24 months

PowerPoint

When: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

This class covers creating and organizing slides for a presentation, choosing a design and inserting images. Contact the Reference Desk at 706-243-2687 to register.

Columbus Consolidated Government

When: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Public Forum for Property Tax Notice

The Dreamers

When: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Business Meeting

GALA Chapter EGA

When: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Monthly meeting

Build Your Resume & Search for Jobs

When: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

Need to create a resume or look for a job? Come join library staff as they guide you through Career Transitions, a resource that allows you to make a resume, search for job openings and apply online.

CVL ILS Training

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

Coventry Health Care of Georgia

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Medicare Product Training

Muscogee County School District Subfinder

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Substitute Meeting

Georgia State Retiree Association

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 11:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Steering Committee Meeting

Friends of Libraries

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus/CB&T combined

Annual Business Meeting

MCSD Teachers Retirement

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

meeting

Google Docs

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

Google Docs is completely free for you to sign-up and use, allowing you to work on text documents, spreadsheets and presentations that you can share and make available for editing to other friends, family, or co-workers. It’s a great way to collaborate and share information. Contact the Reference Desk at 706-243-2687 to register.

Banned Books Film Festival - "Catch-22" (1970-Rated R)

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

The Columbus Film Society, the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries and the Muscogee County Friends of Libraries join together to celebrate the freedom to read what we choose. These four classic films are all based on books that have been banned in various parts of our country.

(from the Paramount Pictures DVD): “Mike Nichols directed this cinematic adaptation of Joseph Heller’s scathing black comedy, a tale of a small group of flyers in the Mediterranean in 1944. There are winners and losers, opportunists and survivors. Separately and together they are nervous, frightened, often profane and sometimes pathetic. And almost all are a little crazy.”

Georgia Public Library Service

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 8:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Directors meeting

Georgia Public Library Service

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 8:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Directors Meeting

Georgia Public Library Service

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 8:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Directors meeting

CVL ILS Training

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

Homeschool Connection

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Library staff will assist parents and students in exploring the various resources and tools available to supplement their homeschool curriculum.

Creative Kidz

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 4:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

This is a creative program designed to connect kids with books and to encourage them to use the library regularly. The program’s activities may involve, homework help, audience participation stories, book talks, hands-on craft activities, and reader’s theatre.
Ages 6 - 11

Genealogy Basics

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

This class will cover the basics of how to begin your research, what resources are available and what basic forms and programs you will use in your family history project. In addition the class will take a look at other resources needed to complete your family history. Some of the areas covered will be the census, soundex, regional resources, military records, and other resources that will aid in the organization of your research.

GPLS

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus/CB&T combined

GPLS

GPLS

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

GPLS

CVL ILS Training

When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

Geogia Library Directors

When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

meeting

Geogia Library Directors

When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

hold in case

Geogia Library Directors

When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

meeting

Time for Tots

When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Time for Tots is a fun, high-energy reading program that aids in children’s speech development and motor coordination, while helping them to gain valuable pre-reading skills. Activities may involve stories, books, language, rhymes, music, movement, activities, puppets and educational toys.
Ages 18 mo - 3 years

Columbus Hockey Association

When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

Board Meeting

Preschool Adventures P.M.

When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Preschool Adventures encourages visits to the library for socialization and interaction with peers. Children will listen to read alouds, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Flannel board stories and puppets may allow for audience participation to reinforce that books and reading are fun. Ages 3-5

CVL ILS Training

When: Friday, September 17, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

Georgia Library Directors

When: Friday, September 17, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

meeting

Georgia Library Directors

When: Friday, September 17, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

meeting

Georgia Library Directors

When: Friday, September 17, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

meeting

Volunteer Appreciation

When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 - All Day
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus/CB&T combined

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Chi Eta Phi Sorority, inc

When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Class

Manga Club Membership Drive

When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

So what is the Manga Club? Drop by today to find out. We'll let you know how to go with the flow.

PAWS to Read

When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Come meet and greet the PAWS dogs. Bring a book to read to the dogs or pick one from the collection.All dogs are trained to work with children. Ages 5-11.

United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley, Inc.

When: Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 2:15 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Volunteer Orientation

COL LOC 118 MTG

When: Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 2:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

MONTHLY MEETING

Teen Movies - "The Losers"

When: Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Teen Movie for the older teens. Today we are showing "The Losers" (Rated PG-13).

Carver High Class of 1970

When: Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

Reunion meeting

"Mothers of Power"

When: Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Support group for single mothers

CVL ILS Training

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

A Better Life 4U

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus/CB&T combined

A NETWORKING

Title I Department

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Instructional Coaches Updates

Preschool Adventures

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Preschool Adventures encourages visits to the library for socialization and interaction with peers. Children will listen to read alouds, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Flannel board stories and puppets may allow for audience participation to reinforce that books and reading are fun!
Ages 3 - 5 years

Tiny Tales

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 11:05 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Tiny Tales is a fun program that introduces babies and toddlers to books and language activities and encourages parents to take on the role as their child's first teacher. Activities may involve stories, books, rhymes, music, movement, finger plays, puppets and educational toys.
Ages 0 - 24 months

Special Olympics GA

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 4:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Area 10 SOGA Meeting

Oglethorpe Chapter, DAR

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Showing of Constitutional Documentary and Educational Movie

MCSD Title I-Parenting

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

District Parenting Committee Meeting

Ancestry.com Library Edition

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

This in-depth class will demonstrate how to successfully navigate the online database Ancestry.com Library Edition. Patrons will learn the key factors in formulating search strategies. The class will also take a look at other key Genealogy Internet sites.

Rho Rho Omega

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

AKA Juniors Mentoring Meeting

CVL ILS Training

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

CVL Volunteer Services

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 11:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Meeting with community directors

Tri-DVS

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 11:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

monthly meeting

Friends of the Libraries

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

FOL Annual Board Meeting

Professional Association for SQL Server

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Chapter meeting

Kids' Tuesday Night Readers' Club

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Put your pencils down and read for fun. This is a book club for 9-11 year olds. Tonight's book selection is "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda" by Tom Angleberger. The weird boy in sixth grade has made an origami finger puppet of yoda that seems to give out good advice. His classmates try to figure out if Yoda is real. Please have the book read before the club starts.

PMI Columbus

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

PMI Columbus PMP study group

Banned Books Film Festival - "Lolita" (1962-Not Rated)

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

The Columbus Film Society, the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries and the Muscogee County Friends of Libraries join together to celebrate the freedom to read what we choose. These four classic films are all based on books that have been banned in various parts of our country.

(from the Warner Brothers DVD): “European émigré Humbert Humbert is smitten. He plans to marry Charlotte Haze. That way he’ll always be close to his dear one – Charlotte’s precocious daughter. Filmmaker Stanley Kubrick explores the theme of sexual obsession with this darkly comic and deeply moving version of Vladimir Nabakov’s novel.”

CVL ILS Training

When: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

Muscogee County School District

When: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

In Service

United Healthcare

When: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

educational

Lesley university

When: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

open house

Heritagequest.com

When: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

This in-depth class will demonstrate how to successfully incorporate the online database Heritagequest.com into your family history research. Heritagequest.com offers remote access; an intuitive interface; fast downloads; and crisp images.

Time for Tots

When: Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Time for Tots is a fun, high-energy reading program that aids in children’s speech development and motor coordination, while helping them to gain valuable pre-reading skills. Activities may involve stories, books, language, rhymes, music, movement, activities, puppets and educational toys.
Ages 18 mo - 3 years

Muscogee County Library Board Meeting

When: Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

The public is invited to attend the Muscogee County Library Board Meeting.

Preschool Adventures P.M.

When: Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Preschool Adventures encourages visits to the library for socialization and interaction with peers. Children will listen to read alouds, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Flannel board stories and puppets may allow for audience participation to reinforce that books and reading are fun. Ages 3-5

Poetry Reading - Chattahoochee Valley Writers Conference

When: Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Rick Campbell & Carey Scott Wilkerson read poetry in the Auditorium. Free & open to the public. Book signings immediately before & after.

This event is part of the Chattahoochee Valley Writers Conference. For more information please visit www.chattwriters.org.

Author JESSICA HANDLER

When: Friday, September 24, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Atlanta novelist Jessica Handler, author of the inspired and critically acclaimed memoir "Invisible Sisters" will speak to us about "Memory, Loss and Writing Through Grief." A book signing will follow, and books will be available for sale before and after the presentation.

Ms. Handler is appearing as part of the VistaCare Hospice Foundation "End Of Life" Lecture Series. This lecture is presented in cooperation with the Chattahoochee Valley Writers Conference and is sponsored by the Muscogee County Friends of Libraries.

Chattahoochee Valley Writers Conference

When: Saturday, September 25, 2010 - All Day
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

The annual Chattahoochee Valley Writers Conference returns to the Columbus Public Library. Registration information can be obtained from their website, www.chattwriters.org.

Book Quest: Eric Carle

When: Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

These fun-filled programs help your family develop an appreciation for great children's authors and illustrators.

Do people LOVE "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle? It's only sold 30 million copies! We'll have great fun learning about this creator of over 70 works for children and adults.

Star Wars: The Outer Rim

When: Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Star war fans wukk have a tune if stiruesm games and featured characters. This is a time to share, discover and use your imagination. You are invited to come in Star War dress.

Mother's of Power

When: Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Support group for single mothers

CVL ILS Training

When: Monday, September 27, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

New Horizons CSB Midtown Recovery

When: Monday, September 27, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus/CB&T combined

Commencement ceremonies

Preschool Adventures

When: Monday, September 27, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Preschool Adventures encourages visits to the library for socialization and interaction with peers. Children will listen to read alouds, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Flannel board stories and puppets may allow for audience participation to reinforce that books and reading are fun!
Ages 3 - 5 years

Tiny Tales

When: Monday, September 27, 2010 - 11:05 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Tiny Tales is a fun program that introduces babies and toddlers to books and language activities and encourages parents to take on the role as their child's first teacher. Activities may involve stories, books, rhymes, music, movement, finger plays, puppets and educational toys.
Ages 0 - 24 months

CORTA

When: Monday, September 27, 2010 - 4:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Middle School Jr. Team Tennis

MidTown, Inc.

When: Monday, September 27, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

School Board Candidate Forum

T-N-T

When: Monday, September 27, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Business Meeting

Chatham Woods Neighborhood Association

When: Monday, September 27, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Neighborhood Business

CVL ILS Training

When: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

New Horizons MS Support

When: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

MS Volunteer

Author ELLEN HOPKINS

When: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

The acclaimed author for young adults visits the Columbus Public Library for a free presentation and book-signing. Come here what the author of "Crank" and other best-sellers has to say. This is an event not to be missed! Books will be available for sale before and after the event.

CVL ILS Training

When: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

DBHDD/Office of Prevention Services and Programs

When: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Region 4 Provider Meeting

CONSERVATIVE PARTY

When: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

PREPARATION & PRACTICE FOR UPCOMING MAJORAL DEBATE

Digital Photos

When: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

September 29, 6pm
Digital Photos
This class covers how to connect your camera to the computer, import photos, view and edit photos as well as printing out and sending set photos. Contact the Reference Desk at 706-243-2687 to register.

CVL ILS Training

When: Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

Time for Tots

When: Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Time for Tots is a fun, high-energy reading program that aids in children’s speech development and motor coordination, while helping them to gain valuable pre-reading skills. Activities may involve stories, books, language, rhymes, music, movement, activities, puppets and educational toys.
Ages 18 mo - 3 years

United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley, Inc.

When: Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 12:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Volunteer Orientation

CVL

When: Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Tea With The Director

Muscogee County Friends of Libraries

When: Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 4:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Volunteer Meeting

Muscogee Moms LLC

When: Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

The Coupon Tutor Workshop

Banned Books Film Festival - "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" (1975-Rated R)

When: Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

The Columbus Film Society, the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries and the Muscogee County Friends of Libraries join together to celebrate the freedom to read what we choose. These four classic films are all based on books that have been banned in various parts of our country.

(from the Warner Brothers DVD): “A nice rest in a state mental hospital beats a stretch in the pen, right? Randle P. McMurphy, a free-spirited con with lightning in his veins and a glib tongue, fakes insanity and moves in with those he calls ‘the nuts’ in this award-winning adaptation of Ken Kesey’s acclaimed bestseller.”

Preschool Adventures P.M.

When: Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Preschool Adventures encourages visits to the library for socialization and interaction with peers. Children will listen to read alouds, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Flannel board stories and puppets may allow for audience participation to reinforce that books and reading are fun. Ages 3-5

CVL ILS Training

When: Friday, October 01, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

Muscogee County School District

When: Friday, October 01, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus/CB&T combined

Peer Helpers

Muscogee County School District Guidance Dept

When: Friday, October 01, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Peerhelpers

Southern Girl Entertainment

When: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus/CB&T combined

Family Game Day

Puerto Rican Womens Assoc of Columbus & Columbus Public Library

When: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Donation to the Library

Kids Cook 1-2-3

When: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

The featured children's cookbook is "Kids Cook 1-2-3" by Roxanne Gold. The cooking class is for ages 8-11 years old. The recipes are for young chefs using only 3 ingredients. Come cook and enjoy! Stop by the Children's Department to register.

Beginning Computers & Internet I

When: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

This class covers basic use of the mouse, how to get on the Internet and search for and navigate websites. Contact the Reference Desk at 706-243-2687 to register.

Grant and Pugh Reunion

When: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Plan Reunion

Virtuous Daughters, Inc

When: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

group discussion

CONSERVATIVE & CONSTITUTION PARTIES

When: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 1:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

MAYORS CANDIDATE DEBATE

Carver Class of 1970

When: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

Reunion Meeting

CVL ILS Training

When: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

Muscogee County School District

When: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Peerhelper Conference

Muscogee County School District - Guidance Services

When: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus/CB&T combined

Peerhelper Meeting

Preschool Adventures

When: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Preschool Adventures encourages visits to the library for socialization and interaction with peers. Children will listen to read alouds, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Flannel board stories and puppets may allow for audience participation to reinforce that books and reading are fun!
Ages 3 - 5 years

Tiny Tales

When: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 11:05 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Tiny Tales is a fun program that introduces babies and toddlers to books and language activities and encourages parents to take on the role as their child's first teacher. Activities may involve stories, books, rhymes, music, movement, finger plays, puppets and educational toys.
Ages 0 - 24 months

Butterflies and Pearls

When: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Informational

Facebook

When: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

Facebook is about sharing. Come join us to learn about social networks with a focus on Facebook. Learn to create your profile, find and chat with friends, share pictures and links and find popular games. Important issues like security and privacy will also be covered. Contact the Reference Desk at 706-243-2687 to register.

CVL Admin and Staff

When: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 8:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Mandatory All Staff Meeting

CVL ILS Training

When: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

MCSD Guidance Services

When: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus/CB&T combined

Peer Helpers

MCSD Guidance Services

When: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Peer Helpers

Tuskegee/Morehouse Committee

When: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Recruitment Banquet

Build Your Resume & Search for Jobs

When: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

Need to create a resume or look for a job? Come join library staff as they guide you through Career Transitions, a resource that allows you to make a resume, search for job openings and apply online.

The Anna Swanier Foundation

When: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at CB&T (side B)

Board

FVSU Alumni Association

When: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

To plan for communith outreach programs and scholarship

CVL ILS Training

When: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 - 9:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Rothschild Technology Room

training

River Valley Area Agency on Aging

When: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Auditorium

Public Hearing

Homeschool Connection

When: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Aflac Children's Story Room

Library staff will assist parents and students in exploring the various resources and tools available to supplement their homeschool curriculum.

Medtronic

When: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where: Columbus Public Library at Synovus (side A)

Diabetes Education for People Taking Insulin