R.F.Burton Library Corner

Coming up at the Burton: Exhibit on Bohemian Life, called ” A Gypsy of Society; A Introduction to Bohemian Life”

Also in the works is Author, Author!   A monthly focus on 19th century writers. Taking bids/bribes for your favorite literary light. 

Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, West of Ireland, Deadwood & Al Andalus) Library Events for September 1 through September 7, 2010.

Caledon Library “Bookbinding and What It Might Lead To” A Book Arts exhibit curated by Incunable Sorbet
Sat 2010-04-03 – Tue 2010-10-05
Where: Whitehorn Library, Caledon Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/55/202/23

Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco Musical Traditions
Wed 2010-4-21 – Thur 2010-9-30
Where: Toussaint L’Ouverture Community Library 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/71/98/30

The Origins of Modern Photography
Wed 2010-04-28 – Mon 2010-09-04
Where: Steelhead Public Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/184/24

New Exhibits:

HURRICANES!
Fri 2010-08-27 – Fri 2010-10-01
Where: Toussaint L’Ouverture Community Library in New Toulouse
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/65/92/23

TEA!
Sun 2010-09-05 – Thur 2010-09-31
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center 
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Events of the Week:

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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
The Battle of the Sexes-Bear Silvershade & Derry McMahon
Wednesday, 1 September, 2010
7:00pm – 8:00pm  SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center 
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Bear and Derry provide a counterpoint of guys vs gals in stories. All good natured, and most quite amusing. Who will win? Or will we declare a draw and offer an amicable ceasefire? Join us to find out.

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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Further Tales of Uncle Remus w/ Shandon Loring
Thursday, 2 September, 2010
7:00pm – 8:00pm  SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center 
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

From the Book: Further Tales of Uncle Remus by Julius Lester 
Brer Rabbit is causing trouble again for all his friends and enemies. Join us for tales of Brer Fox, Brer Bear, Brer Wolf, Brer Tarrypin, Miz Cricket, the Doodang, and scores of others! The Uncle Remus tales, originally written down by Joel Chandler Harris, were first published over a hundred years ago, and serve as the largest collection of African-American folklore. In this four-book series, Julius Lester masterfully retains the flavor of the tales, while dropping the heavy dialect of the Harris originals and adding contemporary language and references– ensuring that the stories will be understood and enjoyed by new generations of readers.

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STEEHEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Scout’s First Day of School: A selection from To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Sunday, 5 September, 2010. 
12:00 noon – 1:00PM SLT
Where: Steelhead Public Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/184/24

Reading by Riven Homewood followed by group discussion.

Join the WOI Storytellers for a tea party at the library to celebrate the opening of the new library exhibit on…tea! Stories about tea and parties will be served along with tea, chocolate pastries and cheese sandwhiches. Do join us, we’ll keep a cuppa ready just for you.

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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
“The Swiss Family Robinson” (Pt 1) with Caledonia Skytower
Monday, 6 September, 2010
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center 
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Swiss Family Robinson was published in 1813 and it is sometimes attributed to Johann Rudolph Wyss. In reality, the story was actually written by his father, Swiss pastor, Johann David Wyss in order to entertain and instruct his family. When the Robinson family are shipwrecked on an uninhabited desert island, they find a new world of adventure and knowledge. As they learn to cope with the many problems of life on the island, they become even closer as a family. Part 1, read in voice.

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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Crap Mariner and 100 Word Stories
Tuesday, 7 September, 2010
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center 
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
 
From Crap himself: Now that you’ve heard the best storytellers in Second Life, how about a break from all that excellence? It’s time once again for some less-than-wholesome and somewhat deranged 100 word stories from the disturbed windup robot Crap Mariner. This event will be performed in Voice and will use sound loops, so be sure to have both turned on. Remember: If it sucks, it’ll be over quickly.