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Movie ReelTeam Edward or Team Jacob-
Which Side Will You Be On?

Saturday, March 20 at 2:30pm
Downtown Library Auditorium

A guilty pleasure has swept the nation and has polarized those devoted to Bella’s happiness. Will she go back to Edward, her first love, or will a stronger bond grow between her and Jacob instead? On March 20th at 2:30, join fellow fans at the Public Library, downtown for a free screening of the movie that has launched the careers of Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, and Robert Pattison, and has people around the world cheering for vampires and werewolves. Film rated PG-13.


Special Sunday Films

Welcome
Sunday March 21 at 2:30
in the Central Library Auditorium
Winner of five different international film awards
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WelcomeWelcome is an emotionally affecting drama about intersecting lives, unlikely friendships and the hope of new beginnings. Bilal, (Firat Ayverdi), a 17-year-old Kurdish refugee, has spent the last three months of his life traveling across Europe so he can reunite with his girlfriend, who recently emigrated to England.
More information . . .


George Ella LyonGeorge Ella Lyon to Visit Our Library!

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library is pleased to announce a special presentation by children’s author, George Ella Lyon, in the Central Library’s auditorium on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. After the program, the author will have a book signing session. There will be copies of her books available for purchase. This program is free and open to all ages. For more information . . .


ScrollReinstated:
Notary Service at the Library

Notary services have resumed at the Central, Eastgate, and South Chattanooga branches only.



Video Game ControllerVideo Games Added to Library’s Collection

The library has added video games to the circulating collection.  Located in the Central Library’s Fine Arts Department, the video games can be check out from Fine Arts.  In addition, holds may be placed on the video games to be sent to any of the library’s branches.  For more information . . .

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The Spirit of the BeehiveThe Spirit of the Beehive
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
6:30p.m.

 

For more information and to review previous series notes and schedules, check the new schedule.


Family PhotoDiscover Your Family History

Create a legacy to pass on to future generations
  Participate in one of America's favorite hobbies.
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Listen To a Book On the Go!

Read about and link to newly acquired best selling titles available for download!

Go To our Media Download pages to learn about checking out our electronic resources from NetLibrary and Overdrive.

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Have reader's advisories, automatically sent to your email or RSS reader. For more information . . .


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Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center provides extensive information on more than 140 topics ranging from amateur astronomy, antiques, cake decorating, camping and comic books to fantasy sports, hunting, jewelry making, macramé, pottery, puppetry and more.


Chicamauga Battlefield Park GuideBattlefield Park 1895 Guidebook & Map Reproduction

Check out the Central Library Bookstore or our library branches for your $12.95 copy! Read more.



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The Library wants your feedback! By filling out our Customer Satisfaction Survey and letting us know how you feel about our facilities, services, staff and collection, we will have the information we need to improve our service to you. We're listening!


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