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Basic Computer Training
THE JAZZ AGE: UNTAMED ELEGANCE Date: Tuesday, Oct. 2nd

Time: 10:00 am and 2:30 pm

Hosted by: Allen Wimberly Join Ruth Hyatt, from the State Library, in a
basic computer training class Tuesday, Oct. 2nd
at 10:00 am and 2:30 pm. Register here:
https://pineblufflibrary.libcal.com/event/4491825
Monday, September 10th at 6:00 pm (Computers for hands-on learning will be provided by the
Arkansas State Library.)

at the Pine Bluff Main Library Theatre Altheimer Branch Library—Adults Main Branch Library—Children

Basic Computer Training Tinkering to Health and Fitness
Date: Tuesday, Sep. 18th Date: Saturday, Sep. 8th

A grand decade when “the parties were Fletcher Henderson, and Jelly Roll Mor- Time: 9:30 am and 2:00 pm Time: 1:00 pm — 3:30 pm

bigger, the pace was faster, the buildings ton. Goines will also debut Untamed The Children’s Library staff will have a station
were higher, the morals looser, “ jazz de- Elegance, a brand new composition Join Ruth Hyatt, from the State Library, in a set up at this annual event held by the Arts and
fined the Roaring Twenties—a time also written for the Orchestra, inspired by the basic computer training class Tuesday, Sep. Science Center. The staff will provide an activity
18th at 9:30 am and 2:00 pm. Register here:
known as the Jazz Age. 100 years after sounds, styles, and culture of the Prohibi- https://pineblufflibrary.libcal.com/event/4491813 with the children and prizes will be given.
the first known jazz recording, the Jazz at tion years. He is an expert at these early (Computers for hands-on learning will be provided by the
Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton jazz styles, and he also possesses a vast Arkansas State Library.) Driver’s Permit Training
Marsalis transports audiences to the wild knowledge of contemporary jazz vocabu- Date: Sep. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12
and sophisticated 1920s. Led by master lary, as demonstrated in his original work Main Branch Library—Adults Time: 4:00 pm — 5:00 pm
A 1981 graduate of Ole Main High
saxophonist and veteran JLCO member Crescent City, composed for fellow New
School, under the tutelage of the great Genealogy Class
Victor Goines, the Orchestra will show- Orleans native Branford Marsalis. The Teens age 13-18 will be mentored on the driving
and now deceased, Mr. Ron Bryant. Date: Thursday, Sep. 6th
case the hot jazz of New Orleans, the combination of Goines’ deep vocabulary permit test. There will be study sessions on
Studied one year at UALR and then Time: 6:00 — 7:30 pm
sweet sounds of 1920s dance bands, and with the hot and sweet sounds of the Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2018 -
transferred to Henderson State Univer- Sep. 12, 2018. There will also be study groups
demonstrate how the integration of the 1920s will make for an upbeat and swing-
sity where he studied with Mr. Wendall John Mitchell will be conducting a class in the and a pre-test at the end of each session.
two led to the Swing Era of the 1930s. ing affair, bringing the untamed elegance
Evanson and Dr. Earl Hesse. He’s cur- Library’s genealogy department. He has years of The Library will provide Arkansas Driver License
This concert will feature essential compo- of the Jazz Age to New York’s House of
rently in his 31st year of teaching, and experience in genealogy research. In this class, Study Guides and permit pre-testing will be
sitions by artists including Duke Ellington, Swing.
now presiding at Watson Chapel High he will demonstrate how to successfully navigate incorporated using computers located in the
School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Students the online database Ancestry.com Library Children’s Library following each study session.
under his tutelage have earned many Edition. (Computers for hands-on learning will be provid-
ed by the Arkansas State Library.)
ASBOA Sweepstakes awards, Arkansas Storytime

All State Band recipients as well as best Life Book Club Date: Wednesday, Sep. 5, 12, 19, and 26
in class and champions in Marching Con- Presents: “The Simple Faith of Mr. Rogers” Time: 10:00 am
test. He has had the privilege of work- Date: Wednesday, Sep. 19th
ing with many celebrities such as Robert Time: 4:00 pm — 5:30 pm Storytime in public libraries offers a valuable
Goulet, Jim Nabors, Pattie Page, Barbara service to children in the community on many

Eden, Wolfman Jack, Sammy Davis Jr., Rev. Kevin Robbins will be providing a movie different levels. We will read age-appropriate
Charo, and has done recordings for presentation, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” An books, sing songs, and perform fingerplays for
ESPN. He also served 10 years as Music exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of young audiences.
Director at First Methodist in Gurdon. iconic children’s television host, Fred Rogers.
In college he earned the Who’s Who This event will be held in the Pine Bluff Library Crafts and Hands on Activities
among College Students, was President Theater. Date: Thursday, Sep. 6, 13, 20, and 27
and Province Representative for Phi Mu Time: 10:00 am
Alpha. He is currently a member in Life Book Club
good standing with the Arkansas Band- Date: Wednesdays, Sep. 26th — Nov. 7th The process of creating offers children an oppor-
masters Association and Arkansas Time: 12:00 Noon – 1:00 pm tunity to develop fine motor skills, cooperation,
School Band and Orchestra Association and a genuine sense of accomplishment. Work-
as well as a member of the prestigious The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center is to entertain, enrich The book club will be offering weekly meetings ing independently increases confidence and
fraternity for band directors Arkansas and expand a global community for jazz through performance, at the Pine Bluff Main Library. The first book creative joy. Children will participate in creative
Chapter of Phi Beta Mu. education and advocacy . discussed will be “Simple Faith” by Amy Holling- activities that will provide learning and develop-
worth. These meetings will be held Sep. 26th on ment skills.
the second floor of the Library.