Many Faces of the American Revolution Event

The Fort Cooper Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will honor President Washington's Birthday with a wide variety of fun-filled activities at the Lakes Region Library on Monday, February 21, 2011 from 2 - 4 pm.

The Sons of the American Revolution, in period costumes, will present the colors.

DAR and SAR members will perform skits about the Patriots who fought with both pen and musket to win our Independence and form our new nation.

This event is an active and fun way for everyone to learn about the American flag, colonial music, clothing, toys, a day in the life of a farm family and Patriot Ancestors.

Because there is no school in celebration of Presidents Day, presenters encourage adult attendees to bring youngsters in their family or neighborhoods. Handouts will be included, and students will receive a certificate for participation, which they can present to their teachers.

For more information phone 352-726-2357

Laurie Halse Anderson's CHAINS

If an entire nation could seek its freedom, why not a girl?

Promised freedom upon the death of her owner, Isabel, a 13 year old slave, becomes the property of the Lockton's of New York City, a couple who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Isabel and her sister. Will Isabel find the strength to spy on her owners to help the Patriot cause?

CHAINS was chosen for the 2009 YALSA Best Books for Young Adults list. In its sequel, FORGE, the drama shifts from CHAINS’ domestic town houses to graphically described bloody battlefields.

African American Read-In features When Marian Sang

Please join us at Citrus County's 4th Annual celebration of African American Read-In Day at the CF Conference and Learning Center in Lecanto on Sunday, February 13th at 2 pm.

Short readings from a wide assortment of African American writers will be presented along with a musical interlude featuring a narration of Pam Munoz Ryan's When Marian Sang accompanied by a community choir.

When Marian Sang

When Marian Sang, written by Pam Munoz Ryan and illustrated by Brian Selznick is a beautiful picture book introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and the first African American to perform with the Metropolitan Opera. She is best known for her historic concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, which drew an integrated crowd of 75,000 people in pre-Civil Rights America.

Click here to learn more about the author and illustrator and to view a recording of the author reading an excerpt from the book.

Citrus County Libraries have copies of the hardcover book available for checkout at J 782. 1092 RYA. A book with accompanying audio CD offering a narrated version of the book with excerpts from original recordings made by Marian Anderson is also available at J CD 782. 1092 RYA.