Topic: Library

Toastmasters Club plans Open House

April 12, 2009 |

The Tennessee Talkers Toastmasters Club is holding an Open House informational meeting at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library on April 18th at 10am.The meeting is being held to determine interest in expanding the membership of the existing club. Those who are interested but unable to attend should contact Jimmie Roberts at (931) 648-3648 for information.

The open house will feature Toastmaster Tiffany Steele, who will speak about the history and goals and benefits of Toastmasters. Ms. Steele is currently the club’s sergeant at arms. Club members will be present to discuss what occurs during typical club meetings, where members give impromptu speeches and other members offer their critiques. «Read the rest of this article»

“Banned Books” to be celebrated in APSU readings

September 18, 2008 |

The Felix G. Woodward Library at Austin Peay State University is presenting its second Athenaeum presentation titled “Readings from Banned Books – A Celebration of Banned Books Week.”

The event occurs at 2p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Library Athenaeum located on the third floor of the Felix G. Woodward Library at APSU.  D. Sean Hogan, associate professor and librarian, along with other members of the library faculty and staff, will conduct the readings and ensuing discussion.

The purpose of the Library Athenaeum is to host events that promote and enhance the intellectual life of the University and the region. By bringing together scholars, performing artists, students, and community members to participate in the exploration of ideas and the sharing of cultural experiences, the Library Athenaeum reflects the importance the University places on the facilitation of teaching, learning, and understanding, both in and out of the classroom. «Read the rest of this article»

Children’s Library posts Fall Schedule

By Beth Britton | September 5, 2008 |

Librarians at play

Summer is officially over and school is in session!

Now that your child is back in school you’re left wondering what to do with this busy toddler who all of a sudden has lost its biggest distraction, your oldest child. No more solitary catching up with Jon and Kate Plus 8 on your TiVo, you are faced with chasing a toddler from room to room, playing hide-and-seek games with the keys and couch cushions and did that splash just come from the toilet?

You  have more free time on your hands. Check out all the programs our local Children’s Library has to offer. There are programs for all ages, even those hard to please Teens. Maybe you don’t have older children at school. Maybe you’re a  mom  with a small baby, and you’re running out of ideas for “tummy time”? Well get that baby upright and check out the Library’s lap-sit program. «Read the rest of this article»

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