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The complimentary souvenir portraits taken at the Norman Public Library Crowns Tea are available to be picked up at the Information Desk in the library, 225 N. Webster in downtown Norman. The portraits were taken by Norman photographer Chris Porter in the style of the photos in the book CROWNS: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats, which is the inspiration for the event.
“We had 458 individuals sit for their official portraits during the tea,” said Norman librarian and event organizer Judy Day. “Many of our tea guests were visiting the library for the first time. By having them return to the library to pick up their print, we can talk with them about the services we provide and sign them up for library cards.”
The official portraits, as well as hundred of candid and group photos taken at the event, can be viewed and downloaded from the library’s Flickr photo album at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsyk .
Teens ages 12 – 17 will be locked in the Norman library overnight on Saturday, March 20, to solve a mystery associated with The Big Read: The Maltese Falcon of the Pioneer Library System. Permission forms signed by a parent or guardian must be submitted to Norman Public Library teen librarian Rebecca Spence by 8 p.m. Friday, March 5.
Forms may be picked up at the Information Desk in the library or click here to print out form . Space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
The sixth annual Crowns Tea will take place at the Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster in downtown Norman, on Sunday, February 28, to culminate the library’s observance of Black History Month. Free tickets for the 2 p.m. or the 4 p.m. seatings are still available. Up to four tickets per party may be reserved by calling 701-2620 or in person at the Information Desk in the library.
The Crowns Tea, based upon the photo essay Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats by Cunningham and Marberry, celebrates the Black tradition of the church hat with this ladies-only event. Entertainment during the tea is coordinated by Erica Thomas who recreates a Sunday meeting atmosphere with the help of performers from Cimarron Opera Company and the OU Gospel Choir, accompanied by Anderson Harrison III.
After the tea, ladies are invited to sit for a souvenir portrait taken by Norman photographer Chris Porter in the style of the photographs in the book. While waiting for their portraits, guests can enjoy a display of hats by Dress It Up while a harpist entertains and roaming photographers take candid and group photos.
Many visitors to the Norman Public Library know Ms Kim. She works in the Children's Department and has a passion to connect children to the joy of reading. Ms Kim is on a mission - to raise money to help battle childhood cancer. On the 28th of March, around 2:00pm, she will be shaving her head to raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation.
According to the Foundation Directory Online, St. Baldrick's Foundation works to raise funds for childhood cancer research by encouraging individuals to recruit donors by shaving their heads, in a gesture of solidarity with children living with cancer. They also award grants to organizations for childhood cancer research.
Research from the NIH, available in the Consumer Health Database, reveals that thirty years ago, the 5-year survival rate for all childhood cancers combined was less than 50%. As of 2006, the 5-year survival rate for all childhood cancers combined is now nearly 80%. The survival rate increase is due to many things and many sources - but the driving force behind it are the funds for the research to fight cancer
If you are interested in knowing more about coping with, research regarding or additional places that help fund childhood cancer research - visit your hometown library.
Aiden Street, Branch Manager of the Norman Public Library with the Pioneer Library System, has been selected to attend the Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA) 2010 Leadership Institute in Estes Park, Colorado, April 25-30.
65 applications were received from a twelve state area and 30 participants were selected to attend. The Leadership Institute will be facilitated by nationally known organizational development consultant Maureen Sullivan. Ms. Sullivan has over 25 years experience in leadership development and helped establish the ACRL/Harvard Leadership Institute and is a faculty member for its annual program.
The Great Decisions discussion series continues Thursday, March 11, with “Global Crime” led by Peter Krug of the University of Oklahoma College of Law. The event begins with a video presentation prepared by the Foreign Policy Association at 6:30 p.m. in rooms A/B at the Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster in downtown Norman.
Registration is not required, but those who register will receive reminder notices for each event. Register to attend any or all of the Great Decisions programs by visiting the library, by calling 701-2620, or by taking advantage of the online registration option of the events calendar by clicking here.
For each session of the Great Decisions series, participants will read essays on the listed topic and then meet to discuss the topic with a local scholar. At the end of the program, each participant is invited to complete a national opinions survey, the results of which are presented to the White House, the Departments of State and Defense, members of Congress, and the national media.
An optional Briefing Book containing all the essays and reading material is available for $12 at the library. For more information about the Great Decisions series, visit www.fpa.org .
Teens ages 12 – 17 will be locked in the Norman library overnight on Saturday, March 20, to solve a mystery associated with The Big Read: The Maltese Falcon of the Pioneer Library System. Permission forms signed by a parent or guardian must be submitted to Norman Public Library teen librarian Rebecca Spence by 8 p.m. Friday, March 5.
The sixth annual Crowns Tea will take place at the Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster in downtown Norman, on Sunday, February 28, to culminate the library’s observance of Black History Month. Free tickets for the 2 p.m. or the 4 p.m. seatings are still available. Up to four tickets per party may be reserved by calling 701-2620 or in person at the Information Desk in the library.
Many visitors to the Norman Public Library know Ms Kim. She works in the Children's Department and has a passion to connect children to the joy of reading. Ms Kim is on a mission - to raise money to help battle childhood cancer. On the 28th of March, around 2:00pm, she will be 
Aiden Street, Branch Manager of the Norman Public Library with the Pioneer Library System, has been selected to attend the Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA) 2010 Leadership Institute in Estes Park, Colorado, April 25-30.
The Great Decisions discussion series continues Thursday, March 11, with “Global Crime” led by Peter Krug of the University of Oklahoma College of Law. The event begins with a video presentation prepared by the Foreign Policy Association at 6:30 p.m. in rooms A/B at the Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster in downtown Norman.
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