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March 2004

EVERY DAY IS READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY!

Read Across America, an NEA project [Copyright Notice: TM & © 1997 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. and NEA. Cat in the Hat image TM & © 1957 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved.]You could not,
would not,
want to miss
a celebration
such as this!

March 2, 2004, would have been the 100th birthday of Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. To observe this anniversary, Read Across America Day is celebrated every March. In 2004, the whole year will be a celebration of Dr. Seuss’ whimsical imagination. For more information on the 2004 Seussentennial, visit the official webpage at http://www.seussville.com/seussentennial.

By all means, take some time on March 2 to read with a child - and you could make a worse choice than Dr. Seuss! But don’t forget reading is important all the time. Kids love the time spent with parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or older brothers or sisters. Even newborn babies enjoy the sound of a parent’s voice and the rhythm of the story or nursery rhyme. And don’t forget that reading together can be a good way to get the kids settled down at bedtime.

Here are some tips for a great reading experience:

  • SET aside a special time every day for reading.
  • TURN OFF the television and radio.
  • CHOOSE a familiar place.
  • READ with expression and emotion.
  • LET younger children turn the pages.
  • LET older children read to you!

As Dr. Seuss probably didn’t say, but might have, "You don’t wait until your kids learn to talk to talk to them. Why wait until they learn to read to read to them?"

Check the Events Calendar, for Dr. Seuss themed events at your library.

From http://www.seussville.com/seussentennial.

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH JEOPARDY!

sketch of a womanMarch is National Women’s History Month. Get to know some women who have helped shape our history. Think you know all their stories? Quiz yourself to find out how much you know about some of the most influential American women.

  1. She earned her nickname, "Moses" for her role in assisting slaves in their escape to freedom.
  2. Sports Illustrated ranked her 2nd on their list of all time female athletes, she excelled at numerous sports including baseball, basketball and earned 2 gold medals in the Olympics for Track and Field. From there she went on to help found the LPGA, winning 31 national titles in golf.
  3. She is the first woman to have written and read original poetry at a Presidential Inauguration.
  4. Committed to the betterment of farm workers in California and across the United States, she co-founded with Cesar Chavez the United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO, or UFW.
  5. She is often credited with the beginnings of the modern environmental movement with the publication of her book, The Silent Spring.
  6. Though she did not speak English, she served not only an important translator for a major westward exploration, but also as a food and medicine guide. The most accepted spelling of her name is made by combining the Hidatsa words for bird and woman.
  7. Her quote, "Men their rights and nothing more; women their rights and nothing less," expresses her feelings for women’s rights in the late 19th century. Her actions with Elizabeth Cady Stanton paved the way for the women’s right to vote.
  8. A pioneer in photojournalism, she worked to put a human face to political injustices and social illnesses. Her photographs from the Great Depression are some of the most recognized from that era.

Answers can be found at the end of the newsletter.

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MORGAN SANTANDER

Shot of the Central Library Gallery featuring works by Morgan SantanderMorgan Santander with Blue Star & Instituto Cultural
Central Library Gallery
February 10-March 28, 2004

Morgan Santander was born in Mexico City. Santander spent his childhood in Mexico, Wales, Arizona, and California. Santander undertook his undergraduate studies in art and scenic design at the University of California, Berkeley on a full academic achievement scholarship. He continued his artistic career in Cuernavaca, Mexico, working as a theatrical set designer. During that time he continued to produce and exhibit his work in Mexico. Santander received a full academic scholarship to the University of Chicago's Masters of Fine Arts Program. The artist's work has been exhibited widely and can be seen in numerous private and public collections throughout the United States, Mexico, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Morgan Santander currently lives and works out of Savannah, Georgia where he is currently a Professor of Painting at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

"All of Santander’s work overflows with enthusiasm, and this is delightful. His inner images belong to a being capable of orchestrating a thousand voices into one harmonious theme. The particular vision of this painter indicates a volcano within."
Enrique Cortazar, Poet and Director
El Instituto Cultural Mexicano
San Antonio, TX August 2003

MUSIC FROM THE EMERALD ISLE

CD cover of The Chieftian's Tears of StoneSet the mood for St. Patrick’s day by listening to some music. Irish or Celtic music ranges from classical, folk, traditional, instrumental and even rock. Expose yourself to an often overlooked World Music category from the Emerald Isle and be prepared for the unexpected. Some examples from SAPL’s CD collection are:

The Chieftains
Tears of Stone CD WORLD CHIEFTAINS

The Clancy Brothers, David Hammond and Families
Irish Traditional Folk Songs CD WORLD IRISH

Clannad
Rogha: The Best of Clannad CD WORLD CLANNAD

The Corrs
Forgiven, Not Forgotten CD ROCK CORRS

The Cranberries
Stars: Best of 1992-2002 CD ROCK CRANBERRIES

The Fenians
Band of Rogues CD WORLD FENIANS

The Irish Tenors
The Very Best of the Irish Tenors 1999-2002 CD WORLD IRISH TENORS

Sinead O’Connor
Faith and Courage CD ROCK O’CONNOR

Sharon Shannon & Friends
The Diamond Mountain Sessions CD WORLD SHANNON

Solas
The Hour Before Dawn CD WORLD SOLAS

Mary Strachan
Celtic Harp CD WORLD STRACHEN

U2
All That You Can’t Leave Behind CD ROCK U2

Call (210) 207-2500 or check out the Library Catalog for availability.

ANSWERS FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY JEOPARDY

Answers:

  1. Harriet Tubman (1820-1913)
  2. Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias (1914-1956)
  3. Maya Angelou (1928 - )
  4. Dolores Huerta (1930 - )
  5. Rachel Carson (1907-1964)
  6. Sacagawea (1788-1812)
  7. Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906)
  8. Dorothea Lange (1895-1965)

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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
THE SAN ANTONIO PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF LOVES TO READ!

Daniel Gutierrez, Department Systems Aide, Westfall Branch Library
Daniel Gutierrez, Department Systems Aide at Westfall Branch Library, offers a few book recommendations.

Favorite Children’s Book:
Wibbly Pig Likes Bananas by Mick Inkpen

Favorite Book:
Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy

Books Currently Reading:
Teeth of the Tiger by Tom Clancy

LIBRARY EVENTS
FAMILY
Disney on Ice Presents Disney/Pixar Monsters, Inc. Bedtime Story with a special appearance by A Disney on Ice star!  Thursday, March 11, 1:30 p.m. Central Branch Library.

ADULT
S. A. Forest Partnership. Thursday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. Westfall Branch Library.

Be a Bird Watcher. Birding in San Antonio: Mitchell Lake and its friendly feathered visitors; Mr. Dana displays a great horned owl and discusses bird banding. Saturday, March 6, 1:30 p.m. Johnston Branch Library.

Ardent Spaces Poetry Reading. Wednesday, March 17, 6:00 p.m. Westfall Branch Library.

Wildscaping. What to plant in your garden to attract birds, butterflies, and other small creatures. Monday, March 22, 7:00 p.m. McCreless Branch Library.

YOUNG ADULT
Celebrate the Oscars with Movie Trivia. Thursday, March 4, 7:00 p.m. Oakwell Branch Library.

Beading Basics: Make your Own Jewelry! Tuesday, March 9, 6:00 p.m. Pan American Branch Library.

Win Prizes in our Library Scavenger Hunt & Pizza Party! Tuesday, March 16, 6:00 p.m. Pan American Branch Library.

Make a Lucky Shamrock with Beads and Safety Pins! Ages 10 and up; please register; class limited to 30. Wednesday, March 17, 2:00 p.m. Oakwell Branch Library.

Look at the Little Birdie! Bird-watching with the San Antonio Audubon Society. Wednesday, March 24, 2:30 p.m. McCreless Branch Library.

History Club Japanese Arts Festival. Anime, origami, food, music, and historical displays. Wednesday, March 31, 6:00 p.m. Westfall Branch Library.

CHILDREN
Homeschool History Program. Based on Susan Wise Bauer's The Story of the World; please call to register. Tuesday, March 2, 9, 23, 30, 1:30 p.m. Westfall Branch Library.

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Posted/Updated: 10/31/2005

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