New Beth and Cari Podcasts

Don't forget to visit Beth and Cari's Blog for new podcasts! Episode 52, with guest host Carol Carlson of the reference department, is up today.

Worried About the Swine Flu?

Important information from the Center For Disease Control
What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in people?
The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.
Select the link above for more information.

Financial Fitness

Financial Fitness Series
Part I. Budgeting Gain control of your personal finances through effective budgeting. Learn the whys and hows of money management and how to create spending and saving plans.
Tuesday May 5, 7 p.m.

Part II. Understanding Your Credit Learn how to establish and maintain credit and why a good credit history is so important. You'll be surprised at what can hurt and help your credit rating, and learn how to raise your score and deal with credit bureaus. Tuesday May 12, 7 pm. Register for these courses online at Adult Services Events or call 330-425-4268 x 2.

Russian Duo Perform

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 7:00 pm

Siberian balalaika virtuoso Oleg Kruglyakov and American Concert pianist, Terry Boyarksy team up for magical, musical rapport with audiences of all ages. Come listen to classical pieces, folks songs and favorites from all over the world. This is a free performance courtesy of the Friends of the Twinsburg Library. Register online at www.twinsburglibrary.org or call 330-425-4268 x 2.

Mocha Moms Collect for Women's Shelter of Summit County

Mocha Moms and the Twinsburg Public Library are collecting items for the Women's Shelter of Summit County from April 17 to May 15. Please bring items and leave them in the marked boxes.The shelter is in need of laundry detergent, mops and brooms, cleaning products, trash bags and vacuum cleaners with bags. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

PROM DRESS FASHION SHOW

Twila's Treasure will be using the Library Meeting room to showcase "gorgeous and renewed" prom dresses on April 16, 2009 at 7 pm. This fun event will be a great eye opener to the savvy way to shop for affordable and stylish clothing!

Job Series at TPL

How to Conduct a Successful Job Search
Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Jim Grant of the Chagrin Valley Job Seekers, author
of Get the Job (and Compensation) You Want will speak at the event.

Resume Writing, What Recruiters Look For;
Monday, May 11 at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Speaker: Roger Steel, Recruiting Manager, JoAnn Fabric & Craft Stores Registrants are encouraged to bring their resumes for individual review.

Behavioral Interviewing How to Prepare for
a Successful Interview
Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Roger Steel, Recruiting Manager,
JoAnn Fabric & Craft Stores will conduct the presentation.

Surviving a Downsizing
Monday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Speaker: Jan Dudsak, VP, Career Transition, Ratliff & Taylor, Inc. Resume, resources, recruiters and how to "sell" the advantages of age and experience.

The Evolution of Early Christian & Byzantine Art

April 14th, 2009 7:00 pm Jesse Bryant Wilder, art critic and author of Art History for Dummies, will present a PowerPoint program on the changing depiction of Jesus in Early Christian and Byzantine art. What do the changes from simple shepherd to imperial splendor tell us about Christians’ changing views of Jesus? Get a chance to examine centuries of art and learn about Christian symbolism. Refreshments and sponsorship by the Friends of TPL. Please call (330) 425-4268 or go online to register at twinsburglibrary.org.