Don’t miss the Library Open House the week of February 22nd. Visit the library at your local campus and find out about the wonderful services available to you. There will be a drawing for door prizes every day during Open House. You may win an attractive thermal lunch bag.

The days of the Open House are:

Central:  Monday – Friday

Levine, Cato, North, Harper :  Monday – Thursday

Harris:  Wednesday

See it here first! PBS film preview of “The Eyes of Me” Thursday, Feb 25th , 10:30am-12pm, Tate Hall. Sponsored by the CPCC Libraries, the Diversity Committee, and Mobilize.org. The 1-hr film will be followed by a 30-minute discussion with Kris Shields, President of North Carolina Parents of Blind Children in Charlotte.

Adolescence can be a fraught time, when young people are dealing with a range of issues such as self-image, acceptance by peers, relations with the opposite sex, and achieving independence. The four teens in the film are coping with these issues while they are also trying to learn to make their way in the world without the benefit of full vision.

Headsets are available for those wishing to follow the film by audio description. Contact Vicky Tsai for advance arrangement at 330-6106 or vicky.tsai@cpcc.edu. Free snacks, drinks, and door prizes.

For more information about Representative John Lewis and his involvement with the Civil Rights Movement visit his article on Wikipedia and his official website.

NY Times best-selling author, Omar Tyree, is coming to CPCC next week!

See event page for more details.

See it here first! PBS film preview of “Garbage Dreams” Wednesday, January 27th, 10:30am-12pm, Tate Hall on Central Campus. Sponsored by the CPCC Libraries, the Diversity Committee, and Mobilize.org. The 1-hr film will be followed by a 30-minute discussion.  Stewart Espey, Senior Environmental Specialist for Mecklenburg County, will be the speaker at this event.

Cairo, Egypt’s Zabaleen population provides garbage collection cheaply or for free, making a living by sorting through the trash they collect, and selling it to recyclers. About 80 percent of the solid waste collected is recycled. Follow three teenage boys born into the business who are forced to make choices that will impact the survival of their community.

This film has won 17 awards, see http://www.garbagedreams.com for more information about the film. Students – check with your instructor to get extra credit for your attendance. Faculty/staff – get professional development credit hours.

Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

In conjunction with National Library Week, April 12-19, TODAY is designated as National Library Workers Day (NLWD)! National Library Worker’s Day was first implemented in 2003 to honor library employees service and contributions.

Many people are unaware of the work and team effort it takes behind the scene to select, purchase, and get a library resource on the shelf. ALL CPCC library employees work hard every day, all year long to ensure that we provide the best possible resources, services and customer service with a spirit and attitude of EXCELLENCE!

Throughout the month to show your appreciation, we encourage you to take a moment to stop by the library (or send an email, drop off a small token of appreciation, take them to lunch, etc.) to let a library employee know that they are appreciated. In addition, you can check out the display at Central campus, which includes a selection of “staff picks”, employee photos, interesting library facts and trivia. A thank you note card can be picked up at the circulation and reference desks on Central campus.

The American Library Association-Allied Professional Association is also accepting nominations for “star” library employees. Nominations for CPCC library staff can be submitted online. All entries will be featured until June 30, 2009.

We appreciate your support! “Libraries Work Because We Do!”

In recognition and celebration of National Library Week, motivational speaker Darren “Jaz” Vincent, will share how one book-as a “twenty-something” year old adult- inspired his quest for knowledge and literacy and ultimately connected him to a world different from the one to which he was accustomed. Darren is the owner of RealEyes Book-store, located in the NoDA district and founder of the Charlotte Literary Festival. This program is being sponsored by the CPCC Libraries in partnership with Student Life. For more information, contact Retha Hall (x6113) or Amy Burns (x6106).

When: Monday, April 13, 2009 — 11:30am

Where: Central Campus — Overcash Building in Tate Hall (2nd floor)

Does the mere sight or sound of words like Ramadan, jihad, or Muslim cause you anxiety? If so, you could be suffering from “Islamophobia.”

In our efforts to develop tolerance and respect for each other’s culture, religion and heritage, we invite you to join us for a special presentation and discussion on dispelling age-old myths, misconceptions and stereotypes about Islam and Muslims. Following an introduction on the importance of religious understanding by Dr. Chris Brawley, CPCC students Abrar Alkusaimi and Shaista Balqees will discuss common stereotypes and share personal experiences associated with being Muslim in the U.S.

This presentation and discussion will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m. in PD 304. (Above the CPCC Bookstore, 3rd floor)

A coordinating exhibit featuring Islamic clothing, cultural artifacts, information and books about Islam will be on display in the Central Campus library until the end of the semester.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. This program is being sponsored in collaboration with the CPCC Libraries. For more information or to schedule your classes, please contact Retha Hall at 704.330.6113.