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March 7, 2010

Experiment with science activities

The Hudson Library children's room will host a series of Afternoon Adventures in Science for children in third to fifth grades in March. This program will offer experiments and other activities for budding scientists.

The program will run for four Wednesdays at 4 p.m., with the following themes: March 10 -- "Reactions to the Atom's Family," March 17 -- "Living with Forces: Discovery of Elements of Force" and March 24 -- "Build Small Machines Using K'nex."

Space is limited. Registration begins one week in advance for each session. Call the children's room at 330-653-6658 ext. 1020 to sign up.

Adults can make a craft

The Hudson Library and Historical Society's Adult Make-It and Take-It Craft Program will be March 25 at 7 p.m. Professional floral designer Helen Grannetino will help participants create a spring flower arrangement.

This program is open to the public; registration is required. The nonrefundable materials fee is $5 per person and must be paid at the time of registration. Anyone interested in attending should sign up at the second floor reference desk.

For more information about this program, visit hudsonlibrary.org, call 330-653-6658 ext. 1010, or e-mail askus@hudson.lib.oh.us.

Illusion Factory presents play March 20

The Hudson Library children's room will host "If You Take a Mouse to School," a new production by the Illusion Factory of Akron, March 20 at 11 a.m. This adaptation of the best-selling children's book by Laura Numeroff is about a young boy who takes his pet mouse to school, and the fun and chaos that ensue. Written especially for preschool to fifth-grade students, the whole family will enjoy this play that entertains while teaching the concepts of problem solving and responsibility. The Illusion Factory is a nearly 20-year-old professional touring company from Akron.

There is no fee for this performance and registration is not required.

The program will be in the Flood Family Meeting Room of the library. Call the children's library at 330-653-6658 ext. 1020 for more information.

Create a book trailer

Local teens can create trailers for their favorite books during Teen Tech Week, and present them at a Book Trailer Premier Party March 13 at 2 p.m. This year's theme is Learn, Create, Share @ Your Library.

Teen Tech Week is a national initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association aimed at teens, their parents, educators and other concerned adults. From March 7 to 13, the library will highlight the uses of non-print resources for education and recreation.

Teens can participate by producing a book trailer, which is just like a movie trailer, of their favorite teen book. This is a short video or photo montage set to music that illustrates the story and atmosphere of a book in order to pique the interest of the potential reader.

Librarians and volunteers will be available by appointment to tutor students on Microsoft Movie Maker after school during Teen Tech Week.

Participants can watch their trailers with their friends at a premier party March 13. The book trailers will also be posted on the library's Web site.

All trailers must be submitted by e-mail or in DVD format by March 12 for approval. Interested teens can look at the Hudson Library Teen Zone blog to see sample book trailers at hudsonteenzone.blogspot.com.

For more information or to volunteer as a Teen Tech Tutor, call 330-653-6658 ext. 1032.

Free ACT prep
program offered

A free ACT preparation program for students will be offered at the Hudson Library and Historical Society March 14 from 1 to 2 p.m.

The program will focus on the ACT test and how to prepare for the exam. Test taking tips and a discussion and selection of resources will be available to help students prepare.

Pre-registration for this program is requested so that the appropriate number of materials will be available for participants. Pre-registration for the preparation program can be made in person or by phoning the teen room at the library at 300-653-6658 ext. 1032.

The program presenter is Paula Purves, a Hudson resident and ACT tutor with more than 25 years of experience.

The ACT exams are scheduled for April 10 and June 12. The registration deadlines for the June test is May 7.

Ceili band performs music of Ireland

The Akron Ceili Band will perform the traditional music of Ireland at the Hudson Library and Historical Society March 11 at 7 p.m. in the Flood Family Meeting Room.

A Ceili (pronounced KAY-lee) is a "coming together" of friends, family and neighbors as a diversion from life's troubles or to celebrate an event.

The Akron Ceili Band specialize in the traditional tunes of Ireland, often performed with a mixture of traditional and non-traditional instruments, which adds a unique and lively sound that is all their own.

The band is non-traditional in the fact that they incorporate bodhrans (Irish drums), guitars, whistles (known as feadogs in Ireland), mandolins and even stand-up bass.

All ages are welcome at this free program, and no registration is necessary.

For more information, call 330-653-6658 ext. 1010 or visit hudsonlibrary.org.

Program looks at product globalization

Deciding to export a product and realizing the major, long-term commitment involved will be the topic of the program "Product Globalization: A 10-point Checklist and One Bad Example" at the Hudson library on Tuesday March 16 at 7 p.m., part of the library's Winter/Spring 2010 Entrepreneurship Series of events.

Bob Chalfant will discuss his and others' experience in deciding whether and how to export products.

He will discuss many of the difficult questions to ask and answer, describe some of the pitfalls and provide a wealth of resources.

Chalfant is the founding partner of NEO Management LLC, a management consultancy, investment and property management firm. He has more than 25 years of global sales and marketing experience in consumer products and high value capital equipment.

Chalfant teaches New Venture Creation at Akron University, and Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation to MBA students at Chancellor University.

Registration is required for this free program. Call 330-653-6658 ext. 1010 or e-mail askus@hudson.lib.oh.us to register.

Learn how to
get rid of clutter

The Hudson Library and Historical Society will present Clear the Clutter on March 18 at 7 p.m. Martha Clouse, a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, will help participants discover the underlying causes of clutter and share her organizing methods and tools.

Clouse has spent the last 20 years organizing in the home and office.

As a mother of four and an Army wife who has moved more than 10 times in 20 years, she has learned what is essential and how to store anything for easy access. She is continually honing her ability to transfer concepts that help others live more productive and stress-free lives.

This program is free and open to the public. There is no registration required.

For more information, call 330-653-6658 ext. 1010, e-mail askus@hudson.lib.oh.us, or visit hudsonlibrary.org.

Genealogy group travels to Akron Library

The Hudson Genealogy Study Group will meet March 13 at 10 a.m. at the Hudson library to carpool to the Akron Library for a field trip.

Sign up in the Hudson library archives or by calling 330-653-6658 by March 11. Indicate if you need a ride. All are welcome. Participants may bring a lunch.

Peninsula joins
Cabin Fever events

The Friends of the Peninsula Library will host their spring book sale March 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There are fiction, non-fiction and children's books starting at 25 cents for paperbacks and 50 cents for hardbacks.

The Bizarre Bazaar Table will also return March 13 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with new or gently used items where buyers name their price.

After the book sale, patrons may walk through Peninsula to check out all the Cabin Fever weekend sales going on in town.

For every $5 spent at participating stores, shoppers will receive a chance to win a raffle for a gift basket. To see the gift basket from Peninsula, visit the Cuyahoga Valley Historical Museum, 1775 Main St., Friday, Saturday or Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

For more information on events in Hinkley, Richfield and Peninsula during Cabin Fever Weekends, visit www.explorepeninsula.com.




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