While you have been doing all of those Spring projects around the house, maybe you have noticed that the place could use a little sprucing up, or you are just in the mood for a change. An inexpensive and fun way to decorate is with a new coat of paint. There are lots of colors, [...]
Archive for May, 2009
Library Lines, May 21
Posted in Library Lines on May 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Illinois Emerging Writers Competition
Posted in Area News on May 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Attention all creative writers! Have you got a great poem or short story collecting dust in your desk drawer or file cabinet? Why not submit it to the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition? The contest is open to Illinois residents who are 18 years old or older and is designed to promote creativity, support local writers, [...]
Library Lines, May 7
Posted in Library Lines on May 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The art of being able to reach conclusions and to make judgments using facts and information in a rational manner is known as reason. This requires the ability to think clearly and coherently. As with any skill, practice improves one’s abilities and capacities for success. Why bring it up? Keep reading.
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The Bridge on the River Kwai – May 13 @ 2:00 p.m.
Posted in Programs, Classes and Events on May 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
On Wednesday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m., come down to the Chatham Area Public Library to enjoy the free midday movie. The midday movie is a monthly event at the library, and this month we will be featuring The Bridge on the River Kwai starring Alec Guinness and William Holden. The film, an engrossing story of two [...]
May Is National Mental Health Month
Posted in What's New on May 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Did you know that about one in four adults in the United States suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health? Recent economic difficulties have added to the stresses many Americans face in their daily lives; in fact, according to polls conducted by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, the average [...]
