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The library will be closed on Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday. The library will be closed on Sundays, May 25 through August 31. Sunday afternoon hours will resume on September 7.
St. Luke's Health Lecture May 14: Robotic Surgery
The next St. Luke's Hospital - Way Library Health Lecture will cover "da Vinci S HD surgical System: The Benefits of Robotic Surgery." Guest lecturers are gynecologist Jonathan Detrick, MD, and urogynecologist Andrew Croak, DO. This program is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. on the lower level of the library. Refreshments will be served at this free event.
The word 'robot' may sound straight from science fiction. But, surgeons are finding that real-life robots are especially helpful in minimally invasive surgery. Surgeons at St. Luke's Hospital are using the da Vinci S HD Surgical System for gynecologic procedures like hysterectomies, urologic procedures, and - soon- cardiac and colonrectal surgery.
PBS Program Club to discuss Growing Up Online May 15
The PBS Program Club cosponsored by WBGU-TV (Channel 27) and Way Library will show and discuss the one-hour documentary "Growing Up Online," on Thursday, May 15, on the lower level of the library. The program will be shown at 10:30 a.m., and the discussion will begin at 11:30 a.m.
Just how radically is the Internet transforming the experience of childhood? This Frontline documentary takes a look at the issue of how children's lives have changed since they have spent increasing numbers of hours on the Internet.
New participants are always welcome. For more information, call Mary Meyer, 419-874-3135x100.
Topical Tuesdays May 20: Media Bias in the Primary Election
On Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m., Dr. Melissa Miller, Bowling Green State University assistant professor of political science, and Dr. Jeffrey Peake, BGSU associate professor of political science, will present the next Topical Tuesdays program at the library. They will share some of the early results of their research on media bias in the primary election, highlighting the sub-topic: "Testing the Saturday Night Live Hypothesis: Preliminary Findings on Hillary Clinton's Press Coverage."
Based on the preliminary findings of their large-scale study of press coverage of all the presidential candidates, Dr. Miller and Dr. Peake will address Hillary Clinton's contention that the media's coverage of her campaign has been more negative than that of her competitors. During a televised debate with Barack Obama, she referred to the Saturday Night Live spoof: "Ask Barack if he's comfortable and needs another pillow."
Has Hillary Clinton's coverage really been biased, less issue oriented, more negative?These BGSU researchers studied campaign-related articles in 27 newspapers from across the country. Join us to find how they have tested the "Saturday Night Live hypothesis."
Humor and 'Hat'titude May 22
Way Library will host the Red Hat Society in a program open to the general public on Thursday, May 22, from 10 a.m. until noon. Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A., will speak on the role a good attitude and sense of humor can play in leading a healthy, vibrant life. Seating is limited at this free program with light lunch sponsored by Manor of Perrysburg, Bowling Green Manor and the Way Public Library Foundation. To register, call 419-874-3135x109.
Play Readers Group to meet May 28
The Play Readers Group co-sponsored by Way Library and the Perrysburg Area Arts Council will read "A Trip to Bountiful," on Wednesday, May 28, at 7 p.m.
Summer Reading Program registration begins May 29
Registration begins May 29 for the "Catch the Reading Bug" Summer Reading Program. Many programs are planned, including summer magic classes, Read to the Dogs, a Doodleburg Art Camp, and a Page Turners' Book Discussion Group for ages 9-12. Brochures with descriptions of the programs and activities will be available later in May. For young adults, "Don't Bug Me - I'm Reading" will provide Friday afternoon movies and Red Cross Babysitting Classes. For adults, Vote for Reading is the theme, with programs on flower arranging, gardening, cooking and crossword puzzles to supplement our regular book discussion groups and PBS Program Club. There will be weekly give-aways for avid readers. We're putting a "bug in your ear" - reading provides life-long pleasure and enrichment!
Library levy rescheduled for August 5
At its regular meeting on Thursday, January 24, the Way Library Board of Trustees voted to take the steps necessary to put a 1.5-mill operating levy on the August 5 ballot. This will replace the 1-mill operating library levy which will expire in December 2008.
Foundation fundraiser a “huge success”
“Dancing aWAY with the Stars” was presented to a sell-out crowd of over 400 on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Proceeds from this event benefit Way Public Library and the Foundation’s endowment fund. Click here for more information and to view pictures.
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