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NAPLES REGIONAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS

BOOK DISCUSSION: A VOYAGE LONG AND STRANGE BY TONY HORWITZ Tuesday, January 12, 2 p.m.Historian Horwitz realized he had a third grader’s knowledge of early America so he set out to learn what life was really like as experienced by explorers and other brave souls who came to the New World. Part 1 of the America before America Series. (Part 2 on pg. 12, Part 3 on pg. 14)

OVERACTIVE BLADDERWednesday, January 13, 2 p.m.Overactive Bladder (OAB) affects more than 33 million Americans. It is more common than Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, and osteoporosis combined. Joseph Gauta, MD, discusses newer, safer, and more effective treatment options. This lecture fosters awareness and knowledge and helps sufferers understand how to improve their bladder function. An NCH educational program.

MUSIC-IN-THE-CAMPS---SOUNDS OF HOPEWednesday, January 13, 6 p.m.Did you know that Verdi’s Requiem, a women’s orchestra, a children’s opera about bullying, and the “Swing Boys” jazz are a part of the Holocaust? So are songs of faith, partisan and resistance music and defiant lullabies. Learn about this history and hear the music presented by Dr. Marian Dolan.

WINDOWS 7 OVERVIEWWednesday, January 20, 2 p.m.Join Don Beach, Microsoft Partner, in examining Microsoft’s newest computer Operating System – Windows 7. See the new multi-media, networking and performance improvements in Windows 7 that make using your computer easier than ever.

MUSIC OF THE ‘50s & ‘60sWednesday, January 20, 6 p.m.Do you remember the good ol’ days and miss them? We invite you to enjoy great music of the ‘50s and ‘60s performed by David Kilbride.

JENI & BILLY IN CONCERT Wednesday, January 27, 2 p.m.Jeni and Billy, an acoustic duo, draw from Traditional Country, Appalachian and Old-time Folk music to create original songs. Their concert includes stories of how the songs were written and glimpses into the history of Appalachian life.

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BOOK DISCUSSION: JULIE & JULIA BY JULIE POWELL Thursday, January 28, 2 p.m.Approaching her thirtieth birthday, living in a run-down apartment in Queens and working at a dead-end job, Julie Powell realizes that she is stuck in a rut. In order to rescue herself, Julie is inspired by Julia Child’s classic cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. She decides to cook every recipe over a one year period, no exceptions, and at the end of it all, Julie learns how to live life to its fullest!

PRESIDENTS & THEIR FIRST LADIES: ANDREW & ELIZA JOHNSON Monday, February 1, 11 a.m.Andrew Johnson was the only Southern Senator who stayed loyal to the Union functioning as Governor of Tennessee during the Civil War, which led to his ascent to the Presidency. Eliza was a strong figure in the background. Sue and William Wills present a costumed program about the pair.

HOW SOON WE FORGET…MEMORY TIPS & TRAININGWednesday, February 3, 2 p.m.Lynn Olson, Director of the NCH Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging, focuses on memory enhancement for aging individuals. A review of memory, the difference between memory issues and Alzheimer’s, habits to improve brain function, and memory tips to help retrain the aging mind are included. An NCH educational program.

SONGS FROM THE SILVER SCREEN: A MUSICAL PRESENTATION BY TAKE FOUR Wednesday, February 3, 6 p.m.The first musical on the silver screen The Jazz Singer starred Al Jolson. From then on, musical films were king. Join Take Four musicians, pianist Art Isenberg, drummer Arnold Saslavsky, vocalist Joy Spivak, and lead guitarist and vocalist Jane Galler on this tribute to the music and stars of the silver screen.

GENEALOGY FOR BEGINNERSTuesdays, February 9, 16, 23, 9:30 a.m.Curious about your family tree? This three-part class covers basic to intermediate research methods to research your family tree. The Genealogical Society of Collier County leads this program.

BOOK DISCUSSION: MAYFLOWER - A STORY OF COURAGE, COMMUNITY, AND WAR BY NATHANIEL PHILBRICKTuesday, February 9, 2 p.m.This is Philbrick’s masterful telling of the voyage of the Mayflower and the difficult years afterwards of the lives of the Pilgrims and their Native American neighbors. Part 2 of the America before America Series. (Part 1 on pg. 11)

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eference (239) 263-7768, Children’s (239) 262-6853

WORLD SLAVERY: THE DEVELOPMENT & THE RISE OF AMERICAN MUSIC Wednesday, February 10, 2 p.m.Ray Kamalay traces the development of slavery from ancient times to its links with American society up to the early jazz age. Discussion includes freedom, ancient and modern slavery, the origin of blackface, spirituals, blues, minstrel shows, ragtime and jazz. Ray is a long-time professional musician and contributes performances of the various genres.

OPERA @ THE LIBRARY: LECTURE & SELECTIONS FROM IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIAWednesday, February 17, 6 p.m.Opera in two acts by Gioachino Rossini with libretto in Italian by Cesare Sterbini based on the comedy of the same name by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. This program is presented by the Southwest Florida Italian Opera Society.

FLORIDA FOR THE BIRDS Wednesday, February 24, 2 p.m.

A continuation of wildlife photographer Len Messineo’s highly praised bird life collection. Avians within selected groupings are compared with humor. A finale of stunning images of birds engaged in surprising and whimsical behavior concludes an audience pleasing experience.

CELEBRATE CHOPIN’S BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY WITH MAESTRO WILLIAM NOLL Wednesday, February 24, 6 p.m.Fryderyck Chopin, the beloved “Poet of the Piano,” was born in Poland on March 1, 1810. Maestro William Noll, newly appointed Artistic Director of Classic Chamber Concerts, takes you through the evolution of Chopin’s musical life featuring the highlights of Chopin’s genius.

ONLINE INVESTMENT INFORMATION Thursday, February 25, 2 p.m.Learn how to find free and simple online information about the stock market and how to create a free portfolio using finance.yahoo.com.

GOT BALANCE?Wednesday, March 3, 2 p.m.Having a hard time climbing stairs? Feeling a bit wobbly when you get in and out of the shower? If you’re slowly losing your balance and coordination, don’t be surprised. Barbara Laz, MS Physical Therapist, offers tips and tricks to regain strength and improve balance. An NCH educational program.

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COLLIER COUNTY HERITAGE TRAILWednesday, March 10, 2 p.m.Lois Bolin, Naples Backyard History, discusses how the Norris Family Legacy stepped into the Information Age with a vision for honoring the pioneer families of Collier County. Lavern Norris Gaynor used her love for community in bringing forth an interactive web and GPS based system to save local history. Get on Collier County’s heritage trail.

THE PANTANAL OF BRAZIL: THE WORLD’S LARGEST WETLANDS ECOSYSTEM Thursday, March 11, 2 p.m.Located on the western border of Brazil next to Paraguay and Bolivia, the Pantanal has an incredible concentration of rare and unusual wildlife during the dry season. Join Collier County Museum Curator of Education David Southall for a pictorial trip through Brazil’s remote, watery wilderness.

SUSAN B. ANTHONY: THE INVINCIBLE! Monday, March 15, 2 p.m.Susan B. Anthony comes to life in this program. The reenactment shows Anthony at her best while circulating petitions, traveling out west, getting arrested and challenging legislators. Letters, speeches and diary entries reveal Anthony’s wit and intellect as she fights for abolition and women’s rights, particularly women’s suffrage. This is a one-woman historic enactment presented by Sally Matson.

FRANKIE GERSHWIN – WE LET GEORGE DO IT! Wednesday, March 17, 6 p.m.Women of Note founder, Damaris Peters Pike, transports the audience to one of George Gershwin’s parties by his sister Frankie. Frankie sings several of her brother’s best known songs and reminisces about her famous brothers, George and Ira. This is a unique look into music history.

BOOK DISCUSSION: 1776 BY DAVID MCCULLOUGH Tuesday, March 23, 2 p.m.David McCullough’s book is about the world of George Washington, King George and the lives of the many soldiers in the year 1776. This non-fiction look at history is a terrific investigation into the beginning of the American Revolution. Part 3 of the America Before America Series. (Part 1 on pg. 11; Part 2 on pg. 12)

DISCOVER BIG CYPRESSWednesday, March 24, 2 p.m.Join Ranger Lisa Andrews for an introduction to one of our most diverse National Park Units, Big Cypress National Preserve. Learn about its history, flora, fauna and the exciting recreational opportunities that await visitors.

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BOOK DISCUSSION: THE WHITE QUEEN BY PHILIPPA GREGORYTuesday, April 13, 2 p.m.A tale of the War of the Roses follows Elizabeth Woodville, who ascends to royalty and fights for the well-being of her family, including two sons whose imprisonment in the Tower of London precedes a devastating unsolved mystery.

MARGARET THATCHER:  THE BARONESS THATCHER, LEADER & REVOLUTIONARYWednesday, April 14, 6 p.m.Thatcher studied at Oxford earning degrees in chemistry and law. Her fascination with politics led her into Parliament at the age of 34, the Cabinet at 44 and Prime Minister at 54. Elizabeth “Bonnie” Bozzo tells her story as she leaves #10 Downing Street where her final words are, “I regret nothing.”

HOW WOMEN CAN GET HEALTHY & AGE GRACEFULLY IN THE NEW MILLENNIUMWednesday, April 21, 2 p.m.Stephanie Piver, RNC, BSHA, CCE Community Perinatal Educator explores some of the major health issues that occur in women as they age. She re-examines things you thought you knew about living a healthy lifestyle, and reviews some of the latest medical breakthroughs. An NCH educational program.

OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC VINEGARWednesday, April 28, 2 p.m.Join Marie Heiland, owner of Naples Olive Oil Company, as she talks about the flavors of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar that the company currently carries. Learn about the health benefits of olive oil.

MEMORABLE WOMEN IN THE NAPLES AREAWednesday, May 5, 2 p.m.There are several women whose personal talent and unique sense of vision earned them a place in Naples history. Join Susan Maunz, Collier County Museum, as she introduces Annie Mae Perry, Marjory Stoneman Douglas and others who have risen as true beacons of greatness.

BOOK DISCUSSION: THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO BY STIER LARSSON Tuesday, May 18, 2 p.m.Journalist Mikael Blomkvist and antisocial hacker/researcher Lisbeth Salander make an unlikely detective team who work to uncover serial murder and corporate trickery in Sweden in this prize-winning novel, the first in a trilogy by author Stieg Larsson. This novel includes literary references to the mystery genre’s classic forerunners and comments on Swedish society.

Naples R

egional Library • 650 C

entral Ave., N

aples, FL 34102

Circulation (239) 262-4130, R

eference (239) 263-7768, Children’s (239) 262-6853