Salina Public Library 2020 Spring Calendar by Salina Public Library

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National Library Week PAGE 4 Celebrate the library April 19-25

Salina Poetry Series PAGES 6-7 Four poets, an exhibit and more in April

CLASS

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Registration begins on Jan. 21

Contents How to Register PAGE 2 Welcome PAGE 3 All Ages PAGE 4

Closings Exhibits

PAGE 4 PAGE 4

Adults PAGES 4-9

Anime Club Book Discussions Genealogy Salina Poetry Series Technology

PAGE 5 PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 6-7 PAGE 7-9

Youth & Teens PAGES 9-13

Preschoolers School-Aged Magic Tree House Club Spring Break

PAGE 9-10 PAGE 10-13 PAGE 12 PAGE 13

Community Learning & Skills Sharing (CLASS) PAGES 14-23 About CLASS Registration Form Exercise & Movement Arts & Crafts Language & Culture Self-Care Home Order Food & Drink Hobbies

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How to Register ... ... for general library events.

General library events, on Pages 4-13, are free. Some events require registration and some do not, which will be indicated in the event description. ONLINE: Go to salinapubliclibrary.org and click on the calendar icon. BY PHONE: Call (785) 825-4624. IN PERSON: Stop by the Information Desk, the Technology Center Help Desk or the Youth Services Desk.

... for CLASS courses.

CLASS courses, beginning on page 14, require payment of a small fee and registration by a deadline. ONLINE: Go to salina.coursestorm.com

IN PERSON: Visit the McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. DROPBOX: Leave your registration form and payment in the secure drop box on the front of the McKenzie Center. More on CLASS registration can be found on Pages 14-15.

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CONNECTING PEOPLE TO INFORMATION, LEARNING AND CULTURE. SERVICE MINDED | PEOPLE CENTERED | LIFELONG LEARNING

library board Brendan Burke, President Phil Bowman, Vice President David Greiser, Treasurer Judy Nold, Secretary Gerry Cox Mary Lemon Karen Bonar Trent Davis, Mayor splboard@salpublib.org

friends of the library Mary Shaffer, President friends@salpublib.org

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welcome

he start of a new year lends itself to goal setting. For an organization like the library, that takes the form of a strategic plan. If you have picked up a copy of our plan at the library or read it online, you'll notice that the main focus of our work is on you, the patron. The 2020 strategic plan is divided into three areas of focus — facilities, services and staff — each with its own goals. The overall question we are asking is "How do we fill the needs of our community?" Part of that is ensuring our spaces are useful and our staff are knowledgeable. Another part is making sure the programs and classes we offer and the materials available for check out are valuable to you. Your opinions on library services and what you think is needed are welcome. Fill out a feedback form, use the Suggest a Purchase form on our online catalog or send me an email with your ideas. Melanie Hedgespeth Library Director director@salpublib.org SPRING 2020 | 3

All Ages

“Do You Haiku?”

Friends of the Library Book Sale Saturday, March 7 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, March 8 | 1-3 p.m. Location: Prescott Room

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The book sale opens Friday night with Friends Night for members only. Membership applications are available at the library’s Circulation Desk, or you may become a Friend at the sale. For more information, email friends@salpublib.org. On Sunday, books will be $5 a bag.

On Display: Wednesday, April 1-Thursday, April 30 Reception: Friday, April 3 | 4-5:30 p.m. Location: Gallery 708

Find details under Poetry Series events on Page 6.

Adults

Closings Easter

Sunday, April 12 | Closed all day

Staff Training

Thursday, April 16 | Closed until 1 p.m.

National Library Week Drawings Sunday, April 19-Saturday, April 25

Come to any program or event at the library during National Library Week for a chance to enter a prize drawing.

National Library Week Celebration Monday, April 20 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Location: Gallery 708

Join us in celebrating National Library Week as we offer treats and swag all day! Grab a snack, enter our raffle to win a prize and learn about all the library has to offer.

Exhibits

“Watercolors, Pencils & Crayons”

On display: Monday, Jan. 20-Saturday, Feb. 29 Reception: Friday, Feb. 7 | 4-5:30 p.m. Location: Gallery 708

Hobbyist Deborah Ann Fulford began sketching and painting in 2009. Her favorite subject matter is fantasy and still life. Most recently she’s begun exploring abstract too. Her exhibit celebrates the collection of images she has created over the years with watercolors, pencils and crayons.

“30 Artists”

On Display: Friday, March 6-Tuesday, March 31 Reception: Friday, March 6 | 4-5:30 p.m. Location: Gallery 708

View selections from Salina Central High School’s top 30 artists including drawing, painting and mixed media art. Instructor Larry Cullins hopes you enjoy the group’s creative diversity! Exhibiting students include Missy Baker, Katherynne Bettes, Katie Buchanan, Bobby Campbell, Jessalyn Colborn, Mattison Cole, Marlie Coleman, Zane Cox, Dylahn Crough, Jillian DeVoe, Yornely Felix, Zoe Gilpin, Justice Gonzales, Joe Hall, Aleigha Haller, Isaiah Houltberg, Jesus Jasso, Layna Kinnaird, Ethan Layton, Shelby Memmott, Mialee Miller, Madeline Paradis, Shawn Pyeatt, Myra Renteria, Samantha Rodriguez, Allexys Ronning-Franco, Avery Smith, Sydney Sorell, Israel Torres and Mallorie Wisbey. SPRING 2020 | 4

Historic Fort Harker

Saturday, Jan. 25 | 2-4 p.m. All ages No registration is required. Location: Prescott Room

Join us in celebrating Kansas Day by viewing the documentary film “Fort Harker: Gateway Post to the Frontier.” Filmmaker, Greg Heller, and videographer/producer, Steve Stuls, will answer questions and have DVDs available for purchase after the film.

Hearthstone: Fireside Gathering

Monday, Feb. 3, March 2 or April 6 | 6 p.m. Adults & Teens No registration required. Location: Technology Center Lounge

Hearthstone is an online and free-to-play strategy card game. You collect powerful cards and create mighty decks. Join us for casual games of fun, informal tournaments, questing, or watch live streaming games! Please bring your own device, but limited loaners for the Gathering are available.

Employment Help

Friday, Feb. 7 or 21, March 6 or 20, April 3 or 17 | 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 or 27, March 26, April 9 or 23 | 7 p.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Getting a job requires a lot of preparation. Get one-onone help with your resume, cover letter, interviewing, completing job applications or job searching. SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR

Anime Club

Book Discussions

"Fruits Basket"

“Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler

A casual group that meets for snacks and discussion of anime, viewing a few episodes of a different anime each month. Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 7:15 p.m. Teens and Adults — Rated TV-14. No registration is required. Location: Prescott Room

Monday Night Book Discussion is a friendly book club that talks about a different title each month from a variety of genres.

Monday, Feb. 10 | 7 p.m. Adults No registration is required. Location: Campbell Room

This 2019 adaptation of Fruits Basket closely follows the manga source material: After Tohru Honda becomes homeless, she finds herself living with members of the Soma clan, who turn into the animals of the Zodiac when hugged by the opposite sex.

In 2025 California, an 18-yearold African American woman, suffering from a hereditary trait that causes her to feel others' pain as well as her own, flees northward from her small community and its desperate savages.

"Angel Beats"

"There, There" by Tommy Orange

Wednesday, March 25 | 7:15 p.m. Teens and Adults — Rated TV-14. No registration is required. Location: Prescott Room

Monday, March 9 | 7 p.m. Adults No registration is required. Location: Campbell Room

Yuzuru Otonashi suddenly wakes up in the afterlife with no memories of his life before his death. He joins a school organization, whose mission is to fight against Angel, a girl with supernatural powers, and against moving on.

A novel which grapples with the complex history of Native Americans; with an inheritance of profound spirituality; and with a plague of addiction, abuse and suicide. “There, There” follows 12 characters, each of whom has private reasons for traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow.

"That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime"

"The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Wednesday, April 22 | 7:15 p.m. Teens and Adults — Rated TV-14. No registration is required. Location: Prescott Room

Mikami Satoru is killed and is reborn to an alternate world, but as a slime who can devour other creatures and obtain their abilities. He begins his new life in this new world encountering a dragon, goblins, direwolves and more.

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Monday, April 13 | 7 p.m. Adults No registration is required. Location: Campbell Room

A fierce competition is underway, a contest between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood to compete in "a game," in which each must use their powers of illusion to best the other. Unbeknownst to them, this game is a duel to the death, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. SPRING 2020 | 5

Adult Events Genealogy Programming Family History Detectives

Thursday, Feb. 20 | 6:30 p.m. Adults No registration is required. Location: Prescott Room Technology Trainer Lerin Anderson will speak on formatting a family history book in Microsoft Word. Thursday, March 19 | 6:30 p.m. Adults No registration is required. Location: Prescott Room Librarian Barbara Mulvihill will present a case study on how she discovered her great-great-grandmother, Martha Goodwin Tunstall, an early women’s suffragist in Texas.

Salina Poetry Series Poetry Contest: Do You Haiku?

Now-Sunday, March 15 Submissions to: poetry@salpublib.org

In celebration of the upcoming Poetry Month, we are accepting submissions of original poetry in the form of Haiku. Celebrate springtime by utilizing the theme of metamorphosis in your poem. All submissions are due by Sunday, March 15, to poetry@salpublib.org. Please include name, email and phone number in case chosen as a finalist or winner.

Exhibit: “Do You Haiku?”

On Display: Wednesday, April 1-Thursday, April 30 Reception: Friday, April 3 | 4-5:30 p.m. Location: Gallery 708

Poetry contest finalists’ poems will be displayed in Gallery 708. At the end of the month, a winner will be chosen by Huascar Medina 2019-21 Poet Laureate of Kansas.

Adrian Matejka

Family History Detectives Lock-In

Saturday, April 18 | 6-10 p.m. Adults Registration required. Location: Information Services/Campbell Room

Join us for our annual lock-in! Bring your research and work on your own, with a partner or in groups. Receive assistance from experienced volunteers. You may use a library computer or you can bring your own laptop. A light supper will be served, and we will draw for door prizes. You may park in the west parking lot or in the handicapped parking in front of the library. Please plan to stay for the entire evening, barring an emergency.

The Genealogist is In!

Thursday, Feb. 20 or March 19 | 4 OR 5 p.m. Adults Registration required. Location: Campbell Room

Get one-on-one assistance from an experienced genealogy volunteer. SPRING 2020 | 6

Tuesday, April 7 | 6:30 p.m. Adults and Teens No registration or fee; donations accepted Location: Prescott Room; book signing and reception immediately following in Gallery 708

Adrian Matejka, poet laureate of Indiana, has been awarded the NAACP Image Award, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, and a Pushcart Prize, among others. His recent books are “Map of the Stars” and “The Big Smoke.” He teaches at Indiana University in Bloomington.

Jeanetta Calhoun Mish

Tuesday, April 14 | 6:30 p.m. Adults and Teens No registration or fee; donations accepted Location: Prescott Room; book signing and reception immediately following in Gallery 708

Jeanetta Calhoun Mish is a scholar, poet, essayist and Oklahoma State Poet Laureate. Her recent books are a poetry collection, “What I Learned at the War” and “Oklahomeland: Essays.” Dr. Mish directs The Red Earth Creative Writing MFA at Oklahoma City University.

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Technology Huascar Medina, Poet Laureate of Kansas

Tuesday, April 21 | 6:30 p.m. Adults and Teens No registration or fee; donations accepted Location: Prescott Room; book signing and reception immediately following in Gallery 708

Huascar Medina is the poet laureate of Kansas. His poems can be found in his collections “How to Hang the Moon” and “Un Mango Grows in Kansas.” Additional Funding for this program was provided by the Barton P. and Mary Davidson Cohen Charitable Trust through a Humanities Kansas grant.

Jamie Lynn Heller

Tuesday, April 28 | 6:30 p.m. Adults and Teens No registration or fee; donations accepted Location: Prescott Room; book signing and reception immediately following in Gallery 708

Kansas City poet Jamie Lynn Heller has work published in Prairie Schooner, Tule Review, Noctua Review, Gargoyle, Earth’s Daughters and others. Her publications include a chapbook, “Domesticated” and 2019 Kansas Notable Book “Buried in the Suburbs.”

More Poetry

Genre Poetry Writing Workshop

Dates and details for these CLASS workshops can be found on Page 19.

First Friday Poetry Walk

Friday, April 3 | 4-7 p.m. Location: Participating downtown businesses

This event is co-sponsored by Salina Arts & Humanities, SPARK Artist Resource Exchange and downtown partners. Map, times and poets coming soon.

SPARK Poetry Round-Robin Saturday, April 4 | TBD Location: TBD

Salina and area poets will play round-robin with their latest work rather than present their own poems. More details to come. SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR

Registration for adult technology events opens two weeks prior to the event at 9 a.m.

Cutting Cable

Wednesday, Feb. 19 or April 22 | 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 | 6 p.m. Friday, March 13 or April 24 | 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18 or April 15 | 7 p.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Learn what options are available to reduce or even eliminate your cable bill. Streaming devices, free apps and other helpful tech tips will be discussed.

eMaterials Basics

Tuesday, Feb. 4 or 18, March 3 or 17, April 7 or 21 | 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 or 24, March 9 or 23, April 13 or 27 | 6 p.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Learn how to work with our digital library material platforms which include the Sunflower eLibrary (OverDrive/ Libby), Hoopla and RBDigital.

Excel Basics

Wednesday, Feb. 5, March 4 or April 1 | 6 p.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Questions are welcomed! In this class participants will become familiar with the Excel interface, including title bar, tabs, columns, rows and formula bar; creating a spreadsheet and inserting text and values; using basic functions, such as autosum, autofill; writing basic formulas to make Excel do the math for you; and printing sheets.

Excel Intermediate

Wednesday, Feb. 12, March 18 or April 8 | 6 p.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Questions are welcomed! In this class, participants will become familiar with freezing rows and columns; sorting and filtering data; creating named ranges to use in formulas; working with average, minimum and maximum functions; and how to create and customize graphs. For events that require registration, visit the online calendar at salinapubliclibrary.org or call (785) 825-4624. SPRING 2020 | 7

Adult Events Technology Google Docs Basics

Thursday, Feb. 6, March 5 or April 2 | 7 p.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Looking for an alternative to Microsoft Word? In this class, participants will become familiar with creating a Doc; selecting and formatting text, including copy/paste, size, color, bullets; and printing, saving, closing and opening Docs.

Google Sheets Basics

Wednesday, Feb. 5, March 4 or April 1 | 7 p.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Looking for an alternative to Microsoft Excel? In this class, participants will become familiar with the Sheets interface; creating a new spreadsheet and adding content; customizing and editing data; working with rows and columns; writing basic formulas to make Google Sheets do the math for you; and printing sheets.

Makers Group

Saturday, Feb. 1 or 15, March 7 or 21, April 4 or 18 | 2 p.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Bring a project or start something new with the Library’s makers group. Come collaborate with like-minded individuals as we work with electronic kits, 3D prints and more.

Word Basics

Thursday, Feb. 6, March 5 or April 2 | 6 p.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Learn how to create and edit a document with Microsoft Word. Questions welcome! In this class, participants will become familiar with Word’s interface, including the ribbon and title bar; creating a document; selecting and formatting text, including copy/paste, size, color, bullets; printing, saving, closing and opening documents.

Word Intermediate

Thursday, Feb. 13, March 19 or April 9 | 6 p.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

If you’re comfortable with Microsoft Word but want to learn more tips and tricks, this is your class. Questions welcome! In this class, participants will become familiar with margins, indents and tabs; headers/footers; pictures and shapes; and hyperlinks. SPRING 2020 | 8

Figure Out Facebook

Thursday, March 26 | 6 p.m. Friday, March 27 | 10 a.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

When is the last time you checked your Facebook privacy settings? Is there someone’s post you would like to see less of? Questions are welcome in this class that helps look under the hood of one of the largest social media platforms.

Online Privacy

Wednesday, Feb. 19 or April 8 | 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 or April 10 | 10 a.m. Thursday, April 16 | 6 p.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

The class will provide advice and tips on how adults can surf safely on the internet.

Spotting a Scam

Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 | 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15 | 6 p.m. Thursday, April 23 | 6 p.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Students in this class will come away with advice and tips on how to avoid falling victim to online or over-the-phone fraud.

For events that require registration, visit the online calendar at salinapubliclibrary.org or call (785) 825-4624.

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Google Slides

Sensory Playtime

Looking for an alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint? Learn how to create a presentation in Google Slides. In this class, participants will become familiar with the interface; inserting a new slide; changing layouts and arranging existing slides; and choosing a theme.

Play and learn with activities that engage all five senses and promote learning through play.

Thursday, March 19 | 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 | 7 p.m. Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Youth & Teens Preschoolers Brainy Babies

Mondays & Wednesdays | 9:30 a.m. Ages birth to 2 years old No registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Bring your little one to an interactive program with simple books, gentle movement and songs.

Storytime

Wednesdays or Thursdays, Jan. 22-March 26 | 10:15 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old No registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Join us for good stories, rhymes, music and fun! Winter Storytime is offered every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:15 a.m. from Jan. 22-March 26.

Mini Makers

Tuesday, Feb. 4, March 3 or April 7 | 10:15 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old Registration required. Location: Prescott Room

In this program, kids will get to experiment and explore different art mediums thru process art. Process art is about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;processâ&#x20AC;? of creating rather than the product created. The children work on their fine motor skills, sensory exploration, math, science and self expression. The program is limited to 15 participants. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m. Please send your children in clothes they can get messy.

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Tuesday, Feb. 11, March 10, April 14 | 9:30 a.m. Ages 6-24 months old No registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Dance Storytime

Tuesday, Feb. 18, March 17, April 21 | 10:15 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old No registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Join us for this active storytime that combines great stories and movement. Dance Storytime is offered every third Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. and is hosted by Tamara Howe School of Dance.

Jump and Bounce Storytime

Monday, March 9 | 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old No registration required. Location: SKY Trampoline, 1820 S. Ninth

Join us at SKY Trampoline Park for a special storytime. Stay and play after storytime at a discounted rate of $5 per child. Parents can also jump for an additional $2. Please note: SKY Trampoline Socks (required and not included in ticket prices): $1.50 per pair for your child; adults at regular price.

Pretend Birthday Party

Tuesday, March 31 |10:15 a.m. Ages 2-5 years old Registration required. Location: Prescott Room Pretend it's your birthday at this group celebration. Read books, play party games and make your own personalized birthday treat. Event will have 25 openings. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

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Youth & Teens Preschoolers Bunny Storytime

Wednesday, April 8 | 10:15 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old No registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Hop on in and join us for this special bunny-themed storytime. We will share some stories, songs, rhymes and a craft.

Parachute Play

Wednesday, April 15 | 10:15 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old No registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Get ready to shake the chute and move your body at Parachute Playtime! Enjoy 30 activity-filled minutes that include music, creative movement and fun, all with one colorful parachute!

Happy Bear Presentation

Thursday, April 16 | 10:15 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old No registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Learn about “Good Touch, Bad Touch” in this program for preschoolers offered by Child Advocacy & Parenting Services. Happy Bear will teach children, in a developmentally appropriate way, how to say “No,” and what to do if someone makes you feel uncomfortable.

Earth Day Storytime

Wednesday, April 22 | 10:15 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old No registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Join us for this special Earth Day storytime. We will talk about recycling, share some stories, rhymes and a craft. SPRING 2020 | 10

Music & Movement Storytime Wednesday, April 29 | 10:15 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old No registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 3-5 and their parents or caregivers.

School-Aged

Monday Math Club Does Rubik’s Cube Mondays, Jan. 27-March 2 | 4 p.m. Grades 3rd-5th Registration required. Location: Prescott Room

If you're a kid who loves Crazy 8s, you'll enjoy this event, too. Students experience productive struggle while developing critical thinking, problem solving and visualization skills when learning to solve the Rubik’s Cube. Benefits of this program include: lessons aligned to Common Core, national and state standards; supports STEM/STEAM content and teaching using an authentic learning experience; promotes skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, perseverance and logical thinking; and enables students to develop confidence and a more positive attitude about learning. This club meets six times, and signing up for the first meeting reserves your spot for the following weeks. For more information and to check availability, email Heather at youthservices. programs@salpublib.org. Program limited to 12 participants. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m. SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR

LEGO Club

Thursdays, Feb. 6 & 20, March 19, April 2 & 16 | 4 p.m. Ages 6-12 years old Registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Do you love to build with LEGO? Join fellow Master Builders as we create something new at SPL. Builders of all skill levels are welcome. Creations that complete the build challenge for each session will be featured in our rotating â&#x20AC;&#x153;LEGO Hall of Fame.â&#x20AC;? Participants will use the library set of LEGOs so that we can mix and match worry-free. Class size is limited to 20. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

Minecraft Tiny Tech Club

Monday, Feb. 4 or 18, March 3 or 17, April 7 or 21 | 4 p.m. Ages 5-7 years old Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

If you love to learn about technology, join in this fun time for tiny techs. Each 30-minute class explores a different techie topic. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

Youth Tech Club

Wednesday, Feb. 5 or 19, March 4 or 18, April 1 or 15 | 4 p.m. Ages 8-12 years old Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

If you love to learn about technology, join in this techie club for youth. Each month the club explores a new topic. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

Makers Group for Teens

Thursday, Feb. 6 or 20, March 5 or 19, April 2 or 16 | 4 p.m. Teens No Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

If you love to learn about technology, join this techie hangout for teens. Choose from a variety of projects including, but not limited to: photo editing, 3D printing, coding, game making and robotics. This is a drop in class that meets the first and third Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m. SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR

Friday, Feb. 7, 14 or 21, March 6 or 20, April 3, 10 or 17 | 4 p.m. Ages 6-16 years old Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Explore and create in this world entirely made of blocks! The only limitation is your imagination. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

Minecraft Minigames

Thursday, Feb. 13 or 27, March 12 or 26, April 9 or 23 | 4 p.m. Ages 12-17 years old Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Join in the fun of some classic Minecraft Minigames! From spleef to bed wars, there is a little bit of something for every kind of Minecrafter. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

Valentine BINGO

Saturday, Feb. 8 | 2:30 p.m. Ages 5 years old and up No registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Come and play bingo with us and win a sweet prize!

For events that require registration, visit the online calendar at salinapubliclibrary.org or call (785) 825-4624. SPRING 2020 | 11

Youth & Teens School-Aged Library Breakout

Wednesday, Feb. 26, March 25 or April 22 | 4 p.m. Ages 9-16 years old Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Follow clues posted or hidden in the room, sidestep red herrings, and work together to beat the clock. Breakout EDU is an excellent tool for participants to practice 21st century skills including collaboration, communication, critical thinking and problem solving. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

Book Buddies

Thursday, Feb. 27, March 26, April 30 | 4:15, 4:30, 4:45 and 5 p.m. Grades 1st-4th Registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Practice reading for 15 minutes to the best listener ever, a four-legged friend, in a nonjudgmental environment. Sign up to reserve your spot and please arrive 5 minutes early. Parents: Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

Magic Tree House Club Join the Magic Tree House Book Club on amazing adventures through time! With the help of a little magic from Camelot and a very special tree house, you'll never know where we'll end up next. Come along on our next adventure as we learn about science, history and amazing places all around the world. Through crafts, activities and games, we can take a vacation without leaving the comfort of the library. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

“Hurry Up, Houdini!”

Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 4 p.m. Ages 5-8 years old Registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Merlin asks Jack and Annie to take the magic tree house to Coney Island to learn a secret of greatness from Harry Houdini, master magician.

“Leprechaun in Late Winter”

Wednesday, March 25 | 4 p.m. Ages 5-8 years old Registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Monday Math Club Does Board Games Mondays, March 16-May 11 | 4 p.m. Grades 3rd-5th Registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Yes, math should be enjoyable and can be a lot of fun. This afterschool club turns learning math into an exciting experience kids will love. Every week of this nineweek session, kids will play a different game and practice their math facts in the process. This club meets multiple times, and signing up for the first meeting reserves your spot for the following weeks. For more information and to check availability, email Heather at youthservices.programs@salpublib.org. SPRING 2020 | 12

Jack and Annie are whisked back to long-ago Ireland. Their mission? To inspire a girl named Augusta to share her creativity with the world.

“Tonight on the Titanic”

Wednesday, April 22 | 4 p.m. Ages 5-8 years old Registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Jack and Annie are in for an exciting, scary and sad adventure when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the decks of the Titanic.

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Spring Break Sphero Robot Races

3D Pens

Race the robot! Be innovative and creative in completing a variety of obstacle courses. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

Lift your imagination off the page with the 3Doodler 3D Pen. Participants will create fun objects to take home. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

Tuesday, March 10 | 9:45 a.m. OR 4:30 p.m. Ages 10-17 years old Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Spring Break-out

Wednesday, March 11 | 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m. Ages 9-16 years old Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Painted Garden Flowers

Kids in grades K-3rd will make a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork to take home and display in an outdoor garden or flower pot. We will enjoy a treat at the end while our projects dry. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

"The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise" by Dan Gemeinhart

"Front Desk" by Kelly Yang

Spring Break Stay â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Play

Friday, March 13 | 2 p.m. Ages 10-17 years old Registration required. Location: Technology Center

Come play all afternoon in the Tech Center! Snacks will be provided. We will have a variety of gaming available. Minecraft will be running in the classroom, Roblox on the Internet PCs, Virtual Reality for those 12 and older, PS4, Switch, and board games available as well. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

Tie Dye Bookmarks

Wednesday, March 11 | 2 p.m. Ages 5-10 years old Registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Reading Break

Thursday, March 12 | 10:15 a.m. OR 2 p.m. Ages 8-12 years old Registration required. Location: Technology Center Classroom

Friday, March 13 | 2 p.m. Ages 5-11 years old Registration required. Location: Prescott Room

Join us as we make eye-catching, tie dye bookmarks. Registration opens one week prior to the event at 9 a.m.

Pick up one of these staff-recommended books, or any title that interest you, and take time to read during Spring Break.

"Mac Undercover" by Mac Barnett

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"Guts" by Raina Telgemeier

"Brave" by Svetlana Chmakova

"Sisters of Glass" by Naomi Cyprus

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CONNECTING PEOPLE TO INFORMATION, LEARNING AND CULTURE. SERVICE MINDED | PEOPLE CENTERED | LIFELONG LEARNING

McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Monday-Friday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. class@salpublib.org (785) 825-4624, ext. 218

registration begins Jan. 21 early friends registration is Details on Jan. 17 Page 15. SPRING 2020 | 14

Rural Americana Art: Barn Quilt Painting will be offered in April (Page 18).

How to Register for CLASS Online: salina.coursestorm.com

Fast, easy, secure! Online registration begins at 9 a.m. Jan. 21. Use your credit or debit card to enroll. You will receive an email confirmation for your registration. In Person: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Bring your completed registration form (page 15) and payment to the McKenzie Center (north of the library) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday beginning Jan. 21. Dropbox: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm You may leave your registration and payment in our secure drop box, located on the front of the building. Registrations will be processed beginning on Jan. 21 starting at 9 a.m. In-person and online registrations are processed first when registration opens. Turning your form in early does not guarantee your registration. Your registration is not secure until payment is received. SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR

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*Charge will appear on your statement as “BT Salina” Liability release information This release is for any and all liability for personal injuries and property losses or damage occasioned by, or in connection with, this CLASS event. The undersigned agrees to abide by all rules and regulations set forth by Salina Public Library and/or its affiliate groups and vendors throughout the CLASS activity. In the event that the individual(s) registered in any CLASS sponsored program(s) is in need of treatment at any emergency room or medical care facility, the participant’s instructor, or any employee of Salina Public Library and/or other sponsoring agencies, has my consent to authorize my treatment for the participant(s) by the doctor(s) of their choosing as the doctor(s) may deem necessary. I, the undersigned, do hereby acknowledge that I have granted permission for me/my child to participate in any and all CLASS program(s) with full knowledge of the risks involved and I hereby agree to assume those risks and to hold Salina Public Library, other sponsoring agencies and all of their representatives free from liability for any injury, harm, or complication resulting from said participation in any and all program(s). Furthermore, I do understand that accident insurance is not provided by Salina Public Library and/or other sponsoring agencies, and I hereby agree to assume full responsibility for any and all medical expenses resulting from any accidents or injuries suffered by me and/or my child while participating in said program(s). I also acknowledge that Salina Public Library may take photographs of me/ my child while participating in CLASS activities, and I grant permission for the library to use said photographs for the purpose of promoting and informing the community about CLASS activities.

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Fee

Friends of the Salina Public Library can register for CLASSes one day early. To take advantage of this benefit, you must be a current Friends member and visit the McKenzie Center from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17.

Registration Deadlines

Each class has a date by which registration must be made, which is listed with each description.

Refund Policy

A 100 percent refund will be issued if you cancel your enrollment in the course one week before the course begins or if the course is canceled by the library. Refunds may require up to 10 days to process. No refund will be issued for cancellations made after seven days prior or for nonattendance. If you are dissatisfied for any reason with a course you have attended, we will gladly offer you a CLASS gift certificate for the cost of the course. If a course is canceled due to inclement weather, every effort will be made to reschedule.

Scholarships

If you cannot afford a CLASS fee, the library offers scholarships. Inquire with McKenzie Center staff.

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Exercise and Movement

Zumba® Gold

Spring Series 1: Wednesdays & Fridays, Feb. 5-26 | 9:15-10 a.m. Register by Feb. 2 Spring Series 2: Wednesdays & Fridays, March 4-25 | 9:15-10 a.m. Register by March 1 Spring Series 3: Wednesdays & Fridays, April 1-April 24 | 9:15-10 a.m. Register by March 29 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $25 per series

This easy-to-follow program lets you get moving at your own speed. Zumba® Gold is a fitness program designed to take exciting Latin and international dance rhythms from original Zumba® and bring them to the active older adult, beginners or those not used to exercising. Created to emphasize the basics, Zumba® Gold will provide you a safe and effective total body workout. Taught by certified Zumba® Gold Instructor Angelina Lawrence.

Yoga Moves

Spring Series 1: Mondays, Feb. 24-March 23 | 6-7 p.m. Register by Feb. 21 Spring Series 2: Mondays, March 30-May 4 | 6-7 p.m. (No class April 6) Register by March 27 Ages 16 and older Location: Webster Conference Center, 2601 N. Ohio Fee: $30 per series

Balance and center yourself with an evening yoga class taught by Melanie Back. Build a strong foundation in body awareness by allowing yourself to explore your own personal experience of yoga through inner focus. Creative hatha mixed with multiple movement modalities make this course great for beginning to intermediate levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.

Yin Yang Yoga Chair Yoga Spring Series 1: Tuesdays, Feb. 18-March 17 | 12:15-12:45 p.m. Register by Feb. 15 Spring Series 2: Tuesdays, March 31-April 28 | 12:15-12:45 p.m. Register by March 28 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $20 per series Are you looking for lower-impact yoga? In this weekly course, Melanie Back will teach you how you can breathe properly, stretch, strengthen and twist, all while seated. Not just for seniors, these yoga moves can also be used to relax and rejuvenate during the busy workday. SPRING 2020 | 16

Spring Series 1: Wednesdays, Feb. 26-March 25 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. Register by Feb. 23 Spring Series 2: Wednesdays, April 1-29 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. Register by March 29 Ages 16 and older Location: Prescott Room Fee: $30 per series

This yoga class is designed for all levels of yogis, including beginners. Enjoy the benefits of slow flow yoga movement and long stretching during this one-hour Yin Yang class with instructor Jo Ann McClure. Yin is a passive, transformative style of yoga in which participants hold postures for minutes at a time. Yang yoga promotes the more active aspect of yoga in a slow flow, gentle style. Combined, we will work on muscles, blood flow, strength, flexibility and balance to promote a healthy life. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR

Arts & Crafts

Blue Barn Door {studio} NEW Projects!

V-Day String Art Project: Monday, Feb. 3 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register by Jan. 30 Fee: $25 Wooden Bunny: Monday, March 30 | 5:30-8 p.m. Register by March 26 Fee: $35 Buffalo Plaid Sign: Monday, April 20 | 5:30-8 p.m. Register by April 16 Fee: $25 Ages 21 and older Location: Blue Barn Door {studio}, 3832 E. Country Club Rd.

Do you need some grown-up craft time? Join Megan Haden at her Blue Barn Door {studio} for these sophisticated stepby-step projects you will create and take home at the end of the evening. Your project will be ready to display in your home or give as a gift. Megan provides all the supplies you’ll need, and you will get to choose your favorite colors and sayings for customizing each project to your taste. Crafting aprons are available. You’re welcome to BYOB!

Pinterest Night

Meeting 1: Thursday, Feb. 20 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register by Feb. 13 Meeting 2: Thursday, March 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register by March 12 Meeting 3: Thursday, April 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register by April 9 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $15

Do you love crafting and Pinterest-ing but never find the time to get to all those projects? Join this hands-on, stepby-step guided class, and create the Pinterest “surprise” craft selected by your instructor, Eileen Thibault. Your craft project will be revealed during class, and all supplies will be provided by your instructor. Register for CLASSes at salina.coursestorm.com or at the McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm. SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR

Distilling Lavender Essential Oil 101

Saturday, March 21 | 10-11:30 a.m. Register by March 18 Ages 16 and older Location: Prairie Lavender Farm, 69 Alpine Ridge Lane, Bennington Fee: $25

We’ll begin with the history of distilling essential oils to understand the significance of their current uses in daily life for healthy living. The lavender farm’s steam distiller will be running, and you’ll be able to observe and learn about the physical process. Instructor Mike Neustrom will explain how lavender is separated and selected for use in his lavender essential oil product line. Each student will receive a 15-milliliter bottle of lavender essential oil and a 4-ounce spray bottle of lavender hydrosol made at the Lavender Farm.

Cute Spring Embroidery

Tuesdays, March 10 & 17 | 6-7:30 p.m. Register by March 3 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $15

During the first class, choose your favorite cute natureinspired spring designs — including flowers, fawns, ducks, chicks, etc. — transfer your image, learn to thread your needle and basic stitches. Take your embroidery home to continue working. Bring your questions for the second class with instructor Kathy Mastin where you will learn more stitches and troubleshoot preparing your design for final display as a pillow, quilt piece or framed picture. Kathy will have fabric, transfer paper and scissors for you to use during class. Students should bring at least four skeins of embroidery floss, a 5-inch or bigger embroidery hoop and four embroidery needles.

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Arts & Crafts

Chinese Arts NEW Crafts!

Chinese Ink-Painting: Wednesdays, March 18 & 25 | 7:15-8:15 p.m. Register by March 15 Chinese Paper-Cutting: Wednesday, April 1 | 7:15-8:15 p.m. Register by March 29 Chinese Opera Mask-Painting: Wednesday, April 8 | 7:15-8:15 p.m. Register by April 5

Cold Process Soap-Making Essentials

Saturday, April 25 | 10 a.m.-Noon Register by April 22 Ages 16 and older Location: Prairie Lavender Farm, 69 Alpine Ridge Lane, Bennington Fee: $50

You will learn the fundamentals of making soap the old fashioned way. Safety is a big part of making sure you are successful. Instructor Mike Neustrom will make a batch of soap during class so you can learn the steps required, as well as learning the correct methods for ensuring a great product. You will select four bars of soap to take home at the end of the class in addition to receiving a great soap reference book with directions to make your own soaps at home.

Rural Americana Art: Barn Quilt Painting Thursday, April 16 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. Register by April 9 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $30

While exploring rural Kansas, you have likely seen beautiful barn quilts displayed on barns, but they also make a unique addition to porches, fence railings, garden sheds and landscape arrangements. In this course, you will work to create your own 1-by-1-foot square barn quilt suitable for outdoor display. Students will pick from pre-drawn quilt patterns and choose the paint colors for their board. Your course fee includes all materials, and you do not need to have artistic experience for this course. Please wear casual clothes you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind getting paint on. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to bring a snack to share, we will have an area set up in the back of the room for nibbling and visiting. Instructor Lori Hambright is the coordinator of the Barn Quilt Trails in Dickinson County.

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Chinese Calligraphy: Wednesdays, April 15 & 22 | 7:15-8:15 p.m. Register by April 12 Ages 12 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $10 each or $35 for all four Explore the rich history and culture of China through these guided arts and crafts classes taught by Chinese instructors from Kansas State University Confucius Institute. Instructors will provide all of the supplies you need from start to finish in a casual and fun crafting hour. Take the arts and crafts classes a la carte or all together. Or join the beginning Chinese language class, which includes each of the arts and crafts sessions for free after your lesson!

Language & Culture Beginning Mandarin Chinese Language & Culture Wednesdays, March 18-April 22 | 6-8:15 p.m. Register by March 15 Ages 12 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $62

Are you curious about the Chinese Language? Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world with over one billion native speakers. This practical and fun sixweek Mandarin Chinese class for beginners will be taught by a native Chinese language speaker from Kansas State University Confucius Institute. Each class will include one hour of language instruction followed by one hour of Chinese arts and crafts, including ink-painting, paper-cutting, opera mask painting and calligraphy. Anyone with an interest in learning Chinese is welcome. Register for CLASSes at salina.coursestorm.com or at the McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm.

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Language & Culture

Beginning Spanish Plus

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Feb. 4-27 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register by Jan. 28 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $75

Genre Poetry Writing Workshop

Tuesdays, March 3-24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register by Feb. 29 Meeting 1: Narrative Poetry: Tuesday, March 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register by Feb. 29

Don’t stop with just one Spanish class! This class is for those who have taken a beginning Spanish course and want to continue to progress in understanding, reading and speaking Spanish with instructor Dina Girón. You will build on what you have learned and move toward increasing vocabulary, using verbs and developing your skill and comfort with Spanish. If you have taken Beginning Spanish with CLASS, the book you received will be your workbook. If not, we will have extra copies available for you. Also, bring your SpanishEnglish dictionary, notebook and pen. Please remember that learning a new language requires practice and dedication. For the fastest progress through Beginning Spanish Plus, set aside 20 minutes twice a week to practice outside of class.

Self-Care

Meeting 2: Autobiographical Poetry: Tuesday, March 10 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register by March 7 Meeting 3: Prose & Socially Conscious Poetry: Tuesday, March 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register by March 14 Meeting 4: Spoken Word & Slam Poetry: Tuesday, March 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register by March 21 Ages 16 and older Location: Prescott Room Fee: $10 each meeting or $35 for entire workshop During this poetry writing workshop, all levels of writers will be guided by experienced local poets John E. Epic and Emery Diercks through four popular genres of poetry. During the first half of class, you will view poetry performance videos, read poems in the genre together then break down the mechanics of each style through the work of poets such as Edgar Allen Poe, Maya Angelou, Allen Ginsberg and Asia Greene. During the second half of class, you’ll get to write your own poems in the style studied together. Sign up a la carte for your favorite poetry genre or take the whole workshop and receive a discount.

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Fresh Face Makeup

Saturday, March 7 | 10 a.m.-Noon Register by March 3 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $25

Struggling to achieve that effortlessly polished look? Or maybe your makeup routine just needs a refresher. Enter makeup artist and cosmetologist, Michael Sengvilay! In this two-hour class, he will teach the basics of how to achieve a flawless, everyday face. With a few added tips and tricks, Michael will demonstrate how to go from an on-the-go look to a look for a night out! The class will begin with a demonstration and lecture followed by try-on time. Students only need to bring a foundation in their shade and a mirror; additional makeup products will be provided for try-on. SPRING 2020 | 19

Self-Care

Centering Meditation

Series 1: Mondays, Feb. 3-March 2 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Register by Jan. 31 Series 2: Mondays, March 16-April 20 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Register by March 13 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $15 Series 1, $18 Series 2

As an introduction to centering meditation, this class is designed to give a weekly still space for the purposes of contemplative centering. Facilitator Philip Meckley will provide students instruction on centering meditation and contemplative silence. Please bring a comfortable cushion to sit on the floor during meditation. If physical requirements limit your ability to sit on the floor, meditation seated in a chair is perfectly appropriate. You need not belong to a specific religious discipline in order to participate.

Drumming from the Heart

Saturday, May 2 | 2-4 p.m. Register by April 29 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $30

This empowerment drum circle was created for women with a desire to recall the peace and power of who they were created to be! Our hearts beat, we breathe, we walk in rhythm and we carry the rhythm of joy, but sometimes amid the challenges in life we feel disconnected and are lost from our rhythm, balance and harmony. Are you ready to recover the deep sense of peace, joy and power you were created to live? Learn a bit about the science and art of drumming for your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. No musical or drum experience needed! Drums provided; bring your own if you wish. Facilitated by nurse and energy medicine practitioner Melinda (Mindy) Graham, R.N., HTCP/I, FCN. SPRING 2020 | 20

Nourishing Herbs for Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Saturday, May 2 | 10 a.m.-Noon Register by April 25 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $35

Many herbs have medicinal components and then there are those that are considered especially nourishing. In this class we will explore three of those herbs and the manner in which they enhance our health and well-being. The gentle power of these plants can be used to renew energy, balance immune function, and restore a sense of calm awareness. The philosophy and tradition of Wise Woman, allopathic and Heroic approaches to health and healing, and the science and lore of the plants will be discussed. You will go home with herbs and ideas of how to incorporate their use in your daily life. We will prepare and sample simple herbal teas and infusions in class. Bring along your favorite mug or use ours! Facilitated by nurse and energy medicine practitioner Melinda (Mindy) Graham, R.N., HTCP/I, FCN.

Home Order The Art of Condolence Letter Writing Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 5:30-7 p.m. Register by Feb. 16 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $6

"There is little to say, Mr. Gilbert, when the heart is bruised." ~Emily Dickinson If you've ever sat down to write a condolence letter and were at a loss for words, you're not alone. In this class we'll take a look at condolence letters from writers throughout history to find the inspiration we need to get words on the page in times of sorrow. Taught by Sarah Crews, bring a notebook and your favorite writing tool. SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR

Home Order

Your Credit Matters: Understanding Credit Reports and Scores Monday, April 6 | 6-7 p.m. Register by April 3 Ages 16 and older Location: Prescott Room Fee: Free

Fertilizing Turf, Plants and Trees Around Your Property Monday, Feb. 24 | 7-8:30 p.m. Register by Feb. 21 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $10

Is your credit score keeping you from achieving your goals? If you are seeking a job, a credit card, renting or buying a home, you know by now that your credit will either help you or hurt you. This workshop with K-State Extension Agent Deb Wood will teach you everything you need to know about credit reporting, scoring and how your actions impact your reports. This class is a must if you are applying for credit of any type. Don’t wait to find out the hard way. Learn all about the ins and outs of credit and how to restore your score!

Food & Drink

A fertilizer is any material, natural or synthetic, applied to plants and soil to provide nutrients. Join experienced instructor and landscaper, Darrin Wright in this basic fertilizer class. He will share his tips and tricks for using fertilizers around the house, and answer your questions about fertilizer types and proper applications for turf, plants and trees. In addition, you'll learn methods of application, about equipment to use and how to read fertilizer labels.

Tree & Shrub Care 101: Managing Your Plant Investments Tuesday, March 31 | 6-7:30 p.m. Register by March 28 Ages 16 and older Location: Prescott Room Fee: $5

Trees and shrubs can represent a large investment of time and money for many homeowners. Just like any other investment, it is important to take an active stance toward protecting the health and longevity of the trees and shrubs that provide many ongoing benefits for local homes, farms and businesses. In this class we will take a thorough look at tree and shrub care with added emphasis on proactive and preventative approaches to avoid many common problems. With this knowledge tailored for our local environment by K-State Extension Horticulture Agent Jason Graves, you'll be prepared to take the next step toward the proper care of your own trees and shrubs. Your course fee includes a native containerized tree or shrub to take home from the Kansas Forest Service. SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR

Instructors Dan and Phung Magie

Thai Cooking in Four-Courses

Friday, March 20 | 6-8:30 p.m. Register by March 13 Ages 16 and older Location: Crestwood, 601 E. Water Well Rd. Fee: $45

A common greeting in Thailand is "Gin khao yung" meaning "Have you eaten yet?" And as soon as one meal is done, people start thinking of preparing the next! Like most cultures, we can learn a lot about Thailand through the way Thai food is prepared and shared with family and friends. Join Phung and Dan Magie from "Phung's Pantry" as they demonstrate cooking a delicious four-course Thai meal including an appetizer, soup, main dish and dessert. You will enjoy a tasting of each course, Thai cultural anecdotes and learn how to “go to market” in Kansas to recreate their tasty dishes at home. SPRING 2020 | 21

Food & Drink

Hobbies

Flavors of Spring

Thursday, April 23 | 6-8:30 p.m. Register by April 16 Ages 16 and older Location: Crestwood, 601 E. Water Well Rd. Fee: $30

Join foodies Roxanne Bell, Karen Black and Valerie Wilson as they bring their freshest approaches to cooking with spring vegetables and fruits, highlighting the lightness and brightness of these seasonal foods. They will share with you recipes and tastings of their favorite sweet and savory spring crepes, a spinach smoothie, miniature lemon and blueberry bundt cake and a sugar flower garnish demonstration. This spring smorgasbord of tastes will provide you with plenty of new ideas for spinach, rhubarb, radishes and tips on foraging for leafy greens in your own backyard.

Hobbies

Learn to Play Mah Jongg

Tuesdays, Feb. 11-25 | 6:30-8 p.m. Register by Feb. 4 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $12

Learn to play Mah Jongg, a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards, facilitated by lifelong learner Linda Smittle. With a very small amount of time and effort, you’ll become familiar with the elementary principles of the game: the tiles (dots, cracks, and bams instead of clubs, hearts, diamonds, and hearts) and the rules (like the “Charleston” and “Standard Hands”). Like many games, a bit of luck and some strategy help create a winning hand. Your course fee includes a copy of the National Mah Jongg League card, the official standard hands and rules to take home. Join millions of players around the world who enjoy playing “Mahj.”

The Accelerating Expanding Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, And Einstein’s Cosmological Constant, or Why Jim Peebles was Awarded Half of the 2019 Physics Nobel Prize

Spring Chess

Dark energy is the leading candidate for the mechanism that is responsible for causing the cosmological expansion to accelerate. In this non-technical talk, Bharat Ratra will describe the astronomical data which persuades cosmologists that (as yet not directly detected) dark energy and dark matter are by far the main components of the energy budget of the universe. He will review how these observations have led to the development of a quantitative “standard” model of cosmology that describes the evolution of the universe from an early epoch of inflation to the complex hierarchy of structure seen today. He will also discuss the basic physics, and the history of ideas (many developed by Jim Peebles), on which this model is based.

Playing the game of chess offers players a unique opportunity for lifelong learning including strategy, tactics and concentration. Each week, chess instructors Dwight Ford, of Anatoly Karpov School of Chess, and Glenn Gustitus will support players with handouts and encourage the use of strategy through instruction before open play. While playing, you will learn common patterns, how to methodically build a position, set traps and analyze variations depending on your level of play.

Thursday, March 26 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register by March 23 Ages 12 and older Location: Prescott Room Fee: Free

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Tuesdays, March 31-May 5 | 6-7:30 p.m. Register by March 28 Ages 11 and older; 10 and younger with parent Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $15

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Bonsai for Beginners

Genealogy: Beginning to Know Your Family

You will be introduced to every aspect of the art of bonsai in this six-hour introductory course. To start professional horticulturist Gerrett Morris will introduce you to what bonsai is, keeping bonsai trees alive in the Kansas climate and the horticulture behind the plant. Next you will plant your very own two-yearold bald cypress seedling into an 8-inch training pot. From there you’ll learn concepts for growing and designing your bonsai. Class will be a combination of lecture, discussion, demonstration and hands-on activity. Students will be invited on a field trip to a nursery on a Saturday outside of class.

Looking to begin the exploration into your family’s history and learning how to document your findings? Join instructor and enthusiastic genealogy hobbyist Kathy Mastin in this four-part class, and begin your family history journey with an experienced guide. Using checklists, forms and writing stories, Kathy will show you how to get started. From there you’ll learn how to research, document resources and how to talk to relatives. Kathy will help you explore economical options for compiling your information and incorporating photos and stories chronologically.

Thursdays March 5, 12 & 19 | 6-8 p.m. Register by Feb. 27 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $75

Tuesdays, Feb. 4, March 3, April 7, May 5 | 6-7:30 p.m. Register by Feb. 3 Ages 16 and older Location: McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm Fee: $15

Local Media Bootcamp

House Plant Parenting 101

Saturday, April 18 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m Register by April 11 Ages 16 and older Location: Prescott Room Fee:$32

Join potted plant enthusiast Sheila Kjellberg as she guides you through the basic plant care requirements for potted plants in and around your home. Sheila will share her tips and tricks for troubleshooting house plant care. During class you will mix your own potting soil. Then in a modern terra cotta pot, you’ll plant your zig zag cactus and string of pearls into the freshly mixed soil to take home. Wear clothes that are comfortable and can get a little soil on them. SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR

Saturday, March 28 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register by March 25 Ages 16 and older Location: Salina Media Connection, 215 N. Ninth St. Fee: Free

Learn how you or your organization can become part of Salina's local community media. This short workshop will feature three topics: 1. Understanding Salina's local media. 2. Creating smart phone digital movies. 3. Utilizing Salina Media Connection's Media Maker Space facilities. Presented by Greg Stephens and Jason Beets, plus surprise guest speakers. Register for CLASSes at salina.coursestorm.com or the McKenzie Center, 308 W. Elm. SPRING 2020 | 23

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 19-25

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

National Library Week Drawings Sunday, April 19-Saturday, April 25

Come to any program or event at the library during National Library Week for a chance to enter a prize drawing.

National Library Week Celebration Monday, April 20 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Location: Gallery 708

Join us in celebrating National Library Week as we offer treats and swag all day! Grab a snack, enter our raffle to win a prize and learn about all the library has to offer.

Show your support for Salina Public Library on social media. Facebook: @SalinaPublicLibrary | Instagram: @SalinaPublicLibrary #HumansofSPL #SPLReads #NationalLibraryWeek #LibrariesTransform