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Adult Programs  The Secret of the Sorcerer's Stone: Alchemy March16, 7:00 pm Downtown Library, 627 South Street McAllister Meeting Room B Learn about the mysterious science that gave birth to today's Chemistry. Experience demonstrations of early alchemical techniques. Explore the sign and symbols that alchemists used. Discover how alchemy has influence our world today. *The Alchymist in Search of the Philosopher's Stone by Joseph Wright of Derby (1771). Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby, England*  Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History Elizabeth Bagaya March 22, 7:00 pm Downtown Library, 627 South Street McAllister Meeting Room B Join Assistant Professor Alicia Decker while she discusses the historical circumstances surrounding the rise and fall of Elizabeth
Bagaya, one of Idi Amin's most prominent deputies. Not only was she a
princess, an international fashion model, and a London-trained
barrister, Bagaya also served as Uganda's Roving Ambassador and
Minister of Defense. Amin's decision to promote and then later fire
her was part of a larger, more global conversation about gender,
sexuality, and the role of women in modern society.
 Backyard Water Conservation March 23, 7:00 pm Downtown Library, 627 South Street McAllister Meeting Room B Dan Dunton is the Stewardship Coordinator for the West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department. He also works for the Tippecanoe County Soil and Water District. He will present a program on Backyard Water Conservation with topics such as rain barrels, rain gardens, and native plants.  Introduction to the Universe March 25, 7:00 pm Downtown Library, 627 South Street McAllister Meeting Room B George Wyncott from the Wabsh Valley Astronomical Society will explain elements of our universe through an entertaining slideshow presentation.  Business Planning March 30, 7:00 pm Downtown Library, 627 South Street McAllister Meeting Room B Thinking about striking out on your own? Wanting to be your own boss? Want to be in control of your own 9 to 5? Join Professor Joan Fulton from the Department of Agricultural Economics as she walks you through basic business planning. Let your ideas take form as you learn how to get started planning your own business.
 Poetry Contest @ TCPL March 1 - entry forms available April 13, 5:00pm - Entry deadline Show off your creative skills by entering TCPL's poetry contest. There are five categories: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12, Adult, and Spanish language. The poems must be your original work no more than 40 lines long. No profanity. Please type all entries and submit on paper. No e-mail entries will be accepted. One entry per person please. Entry forms and guidelines are available online:  Looseleaf Poetry Workshop "The Pink Flamingo is Your Eternal Friend" April 12, 6:30 pm Downtown Library, 627 South Street McAllister Meeting Room B What do you do when you sit down to write a poem and nothing happens? Or everything that comes out feels about as exciting as the inner life of a can of chick peas? Sometimes your best bet is to stop making sense, to take a dip in the waters o the surreal. Andre Breton described surrealism as "pure psychic automatism," total freedom of the mind to say what it wants, to make whatever leaps it decides to make. Sometimes the only thing standing between the poem and the page is you. Join us as we explore different methods of poetic discovery that involve getting out of the way and letting your unconscious take a turn. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Please call 429-0100 to register Upcoming Looseleaf Poetry Workshop Sessions: May 10 - Metaphor and the Renewal of Words |
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