Library Outreach Campaign

Photo from the Johnson County Library

The Johnson County Library in Kansas has launched a brilliant campaign to promote their library. Four of their book delivery trucks have been redesigned with advertisements based on classic literature. A local advertising agency created the artwork: Moby Dick is represented with Captain Ahab's Fine Seafood, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button became Benjamin Button's Diaper Service, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is depicted with Dr. Jekyll's and Mr. Hyde's Pharmacy, and The Metamorphosis is illustrated with Kafka's Pest Control. Check out the Johnson County Library's Flickr site for more photos of all four trucks.

Bestsellers Have Arrived

In the mood for something new to read? Then check out one of these latest bestselling books:

• Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
• Arguing With Idiots by Glenn Beck
• Time of My Life by Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi
• To Try Men's Souls by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen
• Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby
• Manhood For Amateurs by Michael Chabon
• Heart of a Patriot by Max Cleland
• Clinton Tapes by Taylor Branch
• Case For God by Karen Armstrong
• Hardball by Sara Paretsky
• Border Songs by Jim Lynch
• Generosity by Richard Powers
• Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer
• Look at the Birdie by Kurt Vonnegut
• Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz
• Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood
• Strength in What Remains by Tracy Kidder
  

AASU Day 2009 Photos

Thank you to everyone who bought a cake walk ticket at the Lane Library booth. It was a fun, successful event and a gorgeous fall day. We appreciate your support!

Add your name to the time capsule

Add your name and dedication to the time capsule, and let them know "I was there in 2010." Do it online from Armstrong's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=26838881924&topic=11951

Time Capsule: what do you want to send forward?

Student Affairs plans to seal a time capsule at the grand
opening of the new Student Union next year. 2010 is also AASU's 75th anniversary year! Dedicated as a gift from AASU students, faculty and staff of 2010 to those of 2060, the time capsule is to be opened in 50 years.

A task force has formed to gather ideas for what to put into the time capsule, and we want your input. Our capsule measures 10"X 14" X18" and items included should reflect AASU in 2009/2010. What would you like students 50 years from now to know about you?

How to submit your idea(s):

• E-mail taskforce member Whitney Kimbrought at wk3063@stu.armstrong.edu,
• drop your suggestion into the box at the Lane Library research/information desk, or
  
• call Caroline Hopkinson @ 344.3019
  
• Give your idea to a taskforce member:Marco Tapia, Whitney Kimbrough, Corrie Hand, Brandy Williams, Al Harris, Gail Rountree, Barbara Fertig and Caroline Hopkinson (chair.)

Our deadline is November 6th, so act now!
Photo is Armstrong students in 1953 from The Geechee, Armstrong's yearbook.

Celebrate AASU 2009

For this year's Celebrate AASU Day, Lane Library will present a cake walk. Just what is a cake walk, you might be wondering? Well, participants walk around a circle of numbers while music is played. When the music stops, a number is drawn and whoever is standing on that number wins an entire cake!

Tickets are only $3 dollars, and everyone who buys a ticket receives a goody bag in addition to the chance to win a whole cake. Cake walk winners will select from a variety of delicious homemade cakes and pies. Some of the choices are golden rum cake, strawberry cream cheese pound cake, red velvet cake, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, chocolate layer cake, hummingbird cake, plus many more.

Be sure to purchase a cake walk ticket early on October 21st so you don't miss out! All proceeds go directly towards the purchase of books for your Lane Library.

“An Act of Sedition?: Examining Richard Wright’s FWP Involvement through 12 Million Black Voices"

Oct 14th at 6:30 pm at the Auditorium, Armstrong Center, Dr. Kalenda Eaton will present
“An Act of Sedition?: Examining Richard Wright’s FWP Involvement through 12 Million Black Voices"
The third in our series, this program focuses on a a writer who having got his start with the Federal Writers’ Project went on to make a significant contribution to American literary history. Free and open to the public.
See Savannah's "Soul of a People: Writing America's Story" website and blog for more information.

Drums and Shadows this Saturday at Carneige

Drums and Shadows, presented by Dr. Barbara Fertig

Saturday October 10th

3-5 p.m., at Carnegie Branch of Live Oak Public Libraries.

537 E. Henry St., Savannah Ga. 31401.

Part of the “Soul of a People: Writing America’s Story” program series.

Explore the stories and photographs of Coastal Georgia’s long-standing African American communities captured in Drums and Shadows: Survival Studies among the Georgia Coastal Negroes. Folklorist and historian Barbara Fertig and community members will discuss the context and significance of this work, an important contribution to the study of African American folklore and local history. Enjoy a performance by The Gospelaires! Free and open to the public, the program will be held from 3-5 p.m., at Carnegie Branch of Live Oak Public Libraries. 537 E. Henry St., Savannah Ga. 31401.

First published in 1940, the text and especially the photographs from of Drums and Shadows are precious echoes of the past for Savannah’s African-American citizens, some of whom remember the individuals interviewed and photographed for the book. Members of the Savannah Unit of the Federal Writers’ Project interviewed local blacks about customs and beliefs passed down; they were looking for “survivals” from African traditions in the local culture. Muriel and Malcolm Bell, Jr. photographed those interviewed, their crafts and homes. Drums and Shadows continues to be in print from University of Georgia Press. It is widely available in libraries and bookstores.

There are 3 more programs in Savannah's "Soul" series (free!)