Community Read
Have you read Serena? Southern Pines Public Library, as part of the Moore County Area Libraries (MCAL) group, is sponsoring a Community Read, encouraging citizens to read the same book, take part in discussions, lectures, and other events. To learn more, visit the Moore Community Read wiki.
Community Read Book Discussion
Don't miss the book discussion (PDF) of the Community Read title, Serena, by Ron Rash on Thursday, February 25, 2010, from 5:30-6:30 pm. Rick Lewis, Dean of Humanities and Professor of Humanities and English of Sandhills Community College will facilitate the discussion. Refreshments will be served, and there is no sign up required.
Explorations: A Forum for Adults
An ongoing lecture and discussion series for adults, featuring a variety of informative and entertaining speakers who are experts in their field. Programs are held on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:00 pm and are free and open to the public. The series is sponsored by Friends of Southern Pines Public Library.
On Sunday, March 21, 2010 the library will present "The Music of Serena" (PDF). Special guests, The April Fools will play Appalachian Mountain tunes and local actors will present dramatic readings from the book Serena.
On Sunday, February 28, 2010 the library presented "The Railroads of Western North Carolina" (PDF) with author and rail enthusiast Matthew Bumgarner. He shared the facinating history of western North Carolina railroads, with tails of robber barons, terrifying wrecks, and stoic trainmen.
Hit the road to discover the secrets of the Blue Ridge Parkway (PDF). On January 24, 2010, author Anne Mitchell Whisnant discussed the Parkway's hidden history and how it became a reality. This presentation was made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Are you looking for the Recipe for a Tasteful Holiday (PDF)? On November 15, 2009, Chef Martin Brunner shared holiday entertaining tips and provided information on the Culinary Arts program offered at Sandhills Community College.
On October 25, 2009, instructor Sharifa Asmar presented Middle Eastern Bellydancing (PDF). Participants discovered the fascinating history of bellydancing and why it is the most welcoming of all the dance arts.
On Sunday, September 20, 2009, Explorations presented "Job Searching 101" (PDF). Attendees met Pat Hall of the Employment Security Commission and Jenny Troyer of JobsNOW, and find out how to land the job of your dreams!
On Sunday, May 3, 2009 Explorations presented "Researching Deeds for Personal and Business Needs" (PDF). Moore County Registrar Judy Martin and IT Specialist Jeanette Chisholm showed participants how to navigate the Register of Deeds website. They also provided information on access to deeds, vital records, and real estate indexes.
On Sunday, April 26, 2009 Explorations presented "More Than Man's Best Friend" (PDF). Dog trainers were on hand to show how dogs can help people by doing more than just playing fetch.
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Oldies and Goodies! Classic Films and Afternoon Tea
The library has started a program which will give you a chance to look again at some "oldies, but goodies!" Movies are shown at
2:30 pm.
The library will present "
The Furies" (PDF) on
Thursday, March 11, 2010. In 1870's New Mexico Territory, a brutal widowed ranch owner butts heads with his firebrand daughter over her dowry, choice of husband, and finally, ownership of the land itself. The Oscar-nominated cinematography and fierce performances make this crackling Western melodrama one not to be missed! Starring Barbara Stanwiyck and Walter Huston.
On
Thursday, February 11, 2010, the library presented "
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" (PDF). Henry Fonda and Fred McMurray fight for the love of a beautiful woman in the backwoods of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
On
Thursday, January 14, 2010, the library presented "
Ruby Gentry" (PDF). A poor girl rejected by a wealthy boy plots her revenge. This 1952 melodrama stars Jennifer Jones and Charlton Heston.
On
Thursday, November 12, 2009, the library presented "
It's A Pleasure" (PDF) starring Sonja Henie and Michael O'Shea. Don leaves hockey for ice show skating where he falls for and marries Chris.
On
Thursday, October 8, 2009, the library presented "
Cleopatra" (PDF) starring Claudette Colbert. In this historical melodrama directed by Cecil B. Demille, the fabled Queen of Egypt gains power by leading Julius Caesar and Marc Antony astray.
On
Thursday, September 10, 2009, the library presented "
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek" (PDF). This screwball comedy set in small-town WW2 America stars Betty Hutton and Eddie Bracken.
On
Thursday, August 20, 2009, from 2:30-4:30pm the library presented "
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers"(PDF) starring Barbara Stanwyck and Van Heflin. Years after a murder drove them apart, a scheming heiress tries to win back her lost love.
The library presented "
My Man Godfrey" (PDF) on
Thursday, July 16, 2009. This 1936 comedy stars Carole Lombard and William Powell as a wealthy socialite and a butler who fall in love.
The movies presented at our "Oldies and Goodies" programs in the past are available for check-out at the library! Be sure to check out these DVDs:
"Take Me Out to the Ballgame", starring Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly
"You'll Never Get Rich" , World War II musical comedy stars Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth
"Saboteur", a 1942 Hitchcock thriller starring Robert Cummings and Priscilla Lane.
"Gold Diggers of 1933," a Busby Berkeley dance extravaganza.
"The Heiress," a 1949 romantic drama starring Olivia de Havilland.
"Horse Feathers," the 1932 comedy classic starring the Marx Brothers.
"Holiday," a love story with a twist starring Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn.
"Ghost Breakers," a classic horror film starring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard.
"Love Me Tonight" starring Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald.
"Grand Hotel," 1932 winner for best picture.
"The More the Merrier," starring Jean Arthur and Joel McCrea.
"No Man of Her Own," starring Carole Lombard and Clark Gable.
"Tall in the Saddle," a 1944 western starring "The Duke."
"Ball of Fire," starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck.
"The Sea Hawk," a 1940 adventure film featuring Errol Flynn as a dashing pirate.
"The Little Foxes," the 1941 film adaptation of the Lillian Hellman play.
Back to TopBYOB (Bring Your Own Book): A Place for Adults to Share Great Reads!
Looking for something new to read? Share what you've been reading and find out about great reads you might have missed. Bring any book - fiction or non-fiction - to share with the group. The next BYOB (PDF) is on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at 5:30. Don't miss it!
BYOB met in January, 2010, and the following books and authors were shared with the group:
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer
Wolf in the Parlor, by Jon Franklin
The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein
Chanel, by Edmonde Charles-Roux
And This Too Shall Pass, by E. Lynn Harris
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford
The Warden, by Anthony Trollope
New and Selected Poems, by Mary Oliver
The following are lists of books shared at previous BYOB meetings:
February 2009 (PDF)
April 2009 (PDF)
September 2009 (PDF)
Staff Picks
Find out what the library staff is reading and listening to! The library will be posting a list of Staff Picks each month.
December 2009 Staff Picks (PDF)
July 2009 Staff Picks (PDF)
June 2009 Staff Picks (PDF)
May 2009 Staff Picks (PDF)
April 2009 Staff Picks (PDF)
February 2009 Staff Picks (PDF)
March 2009 Staff Picks (PDF)
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Hurricane Relief
Moore Friends for Mississippi
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Career Resources
Looking for a job? Need help with the search? The library can point you in the right direction with the Career Resources Guide (PDF). Included are web sites, library books, Ebooks, employment listings, and job databases.
Check out the Job Search Toolkit developed by the State Library of North Carolina.
Looking for work? Need new skills? Check out JobsNOW at Sandhills Community College.
Laid-off? Unemployed? Have you thought about starting your own business? For more information on the Growing America Through Entrepreneurship Project (PDF) visit the website for NC GATE.
Small Business Resources
Check out the library's Resources for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs (PDF)! You will find a list of resources available in the library or as E-Books through Netlibrary, as well as a list of Small Business websites. The bibliography covers such topics as business plans, legal issues, marketing, adverising, internet sales, leadership skills and more.
Tax Help at the Library
A.A.R.P. trained volunteers will be available at the library to assist middle and low-income seniors in filing their tax returns beginning February 2, 2010. Tax help (PDF) is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You must come in person, no appointments can be made by phone.
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