SouthWest

Southwest Book Club Meets November 10

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:57:22 -0500

The Southwest Book Club will meet on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Southwest Library in the Meeting Room to discuss The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich. Discovering a cache of valuable Native American artifacts while appraising a family estate in New Hampshire, Faye Travers investigates the history of a ceremonial drum, which possesses spiritual powers and changes the lives of people who encounter it.

Anyone age 18 or older is welcome to attend. The book club meets monthly at the Southwest Branch Library. For more information, please call 407.835.7323 or email southwest@ocls.info

Copies of this book may be reserved for home delivery or location pick-up at http://www.ocls.info

For more information, please call 407.835.7323 or email southwest@ocls.info

Discussion Questions
If you are unable to attend the meeting or you would like to join our discussion, you can share your thoughts or respond to the discussion questions below. Simply click "Comments" located at the bottom of this post. Join the discussion!

1. How would you characterize the relationship between Faye Travers and Kurt Krahe, and how does it change over the course of the novel?

2. To what extent do you agree with Faye and Elsie Travers that the theft of the drum from the Jewett Parker Tatro estate and the return of it to the Ojibwe people was an ethical decision?

3. How does the author use the theme of grief relating to the deaths of young children to connect different characters in The Painted Drum?

4. Of all of the characters in The Painted Drum, which did you find most memorable, and why?

5. To what extent does Faye's discovery of missing dog's skeleton in the final scene of the book bring the narrative of the novel full-circle?

Discussion questions obtained from HarperCollins Pulishers.

Canine Social November 7

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:27:39 -0500

Pooch Pow wow at Southwest!

Bring your dog to the library to mingle with other friendly canines and their owners and receive free flavorful treats from Woof Gang Bakery. Enter a raffle for Woof Gang Bakery gift certificates and browse the library's collection of books and DVD's related to dogs and dog care. Grab the leash and bring the family for a fun event with your furry friend!

For more information, call 407.835.7323 or email southwest@ocls.info

Saturday, November 7
1:00 p.m.
Southwest Library

Strengthening Your Immune System November 5

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:48:33 -0500

Learn how traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese herbs and foods can help build up your immune system and help fight flu viruses without the dangerous side effects of antibiotics and other medications.

Presenter: Dr. Michelle O'Shaughnessy, Doctor of Oriental Medicine at the Aesthetic Acupuncture Clinic in the Orlando/Dr. Phillips area.

Registration required.

For more information, call 407.835.7323 or email southwest@ocls.info

Thursday, November 5
7:00 p.m.
Southwest Library

Carol Everhart Presents at Southwest Book Club

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:53:34 -0500

On Tuesday, October 13 members and guests of the Southwest Book Club came to hear Carol Everhart of Orlando talk about Florida history and lead the discussion for the month's book selection, A Land Remembered by Patrick D. Smith. Carol is a Florida Civil War enactor and Florida history enthusiast. She also brought along for display several artifacts from the book's historical period such as clothing, tools, currency and even a cracker whip! Snacks were provided which included hardtack which was the most convenient food for Civil War soldiers, explorers, pioneers, or anyone else who needed to be able to pack light and move fast. 20 people attended the event.

It's Looking Brighter at Southwest

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:43:55 -0500

Southwest Library patrons and staff are seeing a whole lot better after the installation of a new lighting system. The new system was part of a long-range plan to make Southwest Library greener and budgetwise by installing more energy and cost efficient lights. No more dark stacks, corners or work areas!

It's Fall at Southwest

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:13:32 -0500

Southwest Library is all decked out for Halloween and the fall season! Thanks to Friends of the Library volunteer, Mamie Velez for creating these fun displays.

Coal Fired Pizza Tasting at Southwest October 12

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:23:47 -0500

Put your eye on the pie; that is a pizza pie! Come to a coal fired pizza edu-tasting event.

Grab a slice of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and find out why this unique style of cooking is actully good for the environment.

For more information, call 407.835.7323 or email southwest@ocls.info

Monday, October 12
6:00 p.m.
Southwest Library

Eat Better, Eat Together Month

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:29:34 -0500

October is Eat Better, Eat Together Month. Research shows that children who eat with their family perform better in school and have healthier diets (Chase's Calendar of Events 2009). Come into the Southwest Branch and pick up some cookbooks you can use with your children to create meals you can enjoy together. One cookbook that promotes fun and eating is called Fairy Tale Feasts: a literary cookbook for young readers and eaters. The fairy tales in the book are retold by Jane Yolen and the recipes of food mentioned in the tales are by Heidi E.Y. Stemple.

Learn more about Benefits of a Raw Food Diet - October 17

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:05:51 -0500

Join Chef Olive Mackey in a discussion on raw/living foods and learn of their benefits. Recipe demo and tasting will follow program.

For more information, call 407.835.7323 or email southwest@ocls.info

Southwest Library

Saturday, October 17

2:00 p. m.

Shoot Photos Like a Pro - October 15

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:49:31 -0500

Arturo Macias of ArtzPhoto will describe five ways you can start taking photographs like a professional.

For more information, call 407.835.7323 or email southwest@ocls.info

Southwest Library

Thursday, October 15

6:00 p.m.

Southwest Book Club Meets October 13

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:29:39 -0500

The Southwest Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Southwest Library in the Meeting Room. Join the Southwest Book Club this month to discuss A Land Remembered by Patrick Smith. Discussion will be led by guest presenter and researcher, Carol Everhart.

In this novel, award-winning author, Patrick Smith tells the story of three generations of the MacIveys, a Florida family who battle the hardships of the frontier to rise from a dirt-poor Cracker life to the wealth and standing of real estate tycoons. A Land Remembered was winner of the Florida Historical Society Tebeau Prize as the "Most Outstanding Florida Historical Novel".

Anyone age 18 or older is welcome to attend. The book club meets monthly at the Southwest Branch Library. For more information, please call 407.835.7323 or email southwest@ocls.info

Copies of this book may be reserved for home delivery or location pick-up at http://www.ocls.info

For more information, please call 407.835.7323 or email southwest@ocls.info

1. Most people probably have perceptions of Florida as the home of theme parks and vacation sports. How has your idea of Florida changed since reading this book?

2. The topic of environmentalism, especially in some endangered areas of Florida is a critical issue today. Discuss how people like the MacIveys both hurt and helped the Florida environment.

3. The MacIveys' acceptance of people of different cultures helped them to make friends who stood by them in their difficult times. What made these mutually beneficial relationships possible?
(from http://www.bookmovement.com)

Sleep and Cardiovascular Disease

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:03:18 -0500

Sleep and Cardiovascular Disease
Date: 9/19/2009
Start Time: 10:30 AM

Sleep and Cardiovascular Disease Program
Curious about sleep disorders? On Saturday September 19th at 10:30 a.m. the Southwest Branch will be hosting a program discussing Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and other common sleep disorders. The program presenters, Dr. Yasmeen Gowani & Robert Casavant Jr. RPSGT will also answer any sleep disorder related questions. This informative program could be helpful to anyone who has ever had any questions about sleep disorders.

Local is Lovely Program September 15

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:57:27 -0500

Chef Tony Adams of Big Wheel Provisions will explain why buying local food is the best choice,and talk about some of the best local products.

For more information, call 407.835.7323 or email southwest@ocls.info

Southwest Library
Tuesday, September 15
6:00 p.m.

Mold Matters Program September 12

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:09:23 -0500

Got mold?

Learn about mold from mold detection experts Charles and Danielle Dobbs, authors of Mold Matters: Solutions and Prevention. In this presentation, attendees will learn about mold, how it can affect health and building structures, what are red flags, what to do if mold is visible or suspected, and steps to take to control moisture. This presentation is for everyone wanting to learn about mold. Bring your questions.

To learn more about the presenters, visit http://www.molddetectionexperts.com/a4_credentials.htm

For more information, call 407.835.7323 or email southwest@ocls.info

Southwest Library
Saturday
September 12
2:00 p.m.

Southwest Book Club Meets September 8

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:56:06 -0500

The Southwest Book Club will meet on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Southwest Library in the Meeting Room. The club will discuss the book, The Girls from Ames by Jeffrey Zaslow. This NYT's bestseller is the story of eleven childhood friends who formed a special bond growing up in Ames, Iowa. As young women, they moved to eight different states, yet managed to maintain an enduring friendship that would carry them through college and careers, marriage and motherhood, dating and divorce, a child's illness and the mysterious death of one member of their group. A moving tribute to female friendships.

And be sure to attend Jeffrey Zaslow's appearance at the Orlando Public Library on September 11 at 7:00 p.m. for the annual An Evening with the Author fundraiser. Don't miss this coauthor of the million-copy bestseller, The Last Lecture written with Randy Pausch. For more information, go to www.ocls.info or call 407.835.7481.

Anyone age 18 or older is welcome to attend. The book club meets monthly at the Southwest Branch Library. For more information, please call 407.835.7323 or email southwest@ocls.info

Copies of this book may be reserved for home delivery or location pick-up at http://www.ocls.info

Anyone age 18 or older is welcome to attend. The book club meets monthly at the Southwest Branch Library.

For more information, please call 407.835.7323 or email southwest@ocls.info

1. At the end of his introduction, the author repeats a question posted to him: "Could a man ever really understand women's friendships?" How would you answer that question? Do you think Zaslow succeeded in his attempt to portray and explain the Ames girls' long-lasting bonds?

2. Cathy tries to explain the attachment between the women as one borne out of shared roots: "We root each other to the core of who we are, rather than what defines us as adults -by careers or spouses or kids. There's a young girl in each of us who is still full of life," (page 96). Do you think it is common for people who were close childhood friends to maintain that bond in adulthood?

3. "Male relationships are often born on the athletic fields," (page 54). What do you believe comprises male friendships? Do they form through activities like sorts or through something different? Do you know men who are part of a group much like the Ames girls? If so, how does the male group differ from the female?

4. Do you believe the closeness the girls experienced in childhood was in part a result of growing up in a small town like Ames, Iowa? Would they have been as tight a group of friends if they came of age in a big city, like New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles? How much of a factor was Ames in the women's relationships?

5. Do you agree women stay closer to friends than men do? Why or why not?

6. Do you have a collection of friends similar to the Ames girls? Who is in your circle? What does this group and its bonds mean to you?

Discussion questions obtained and adapted from http://us.penguingroup.com/static/rguides/us/girls_from_ames.html