PRESS RELEASES - MAY 2007

May 03, 2007

At the Arlington Public Library in May

A variety of free, educational and cultural activities occur at the Arlington Public Library every month. For a comprehensive listing of programs, go to www.arlingtonlibrary.org or call the George W. Hawkes Central Library at 817-459-6900. This automated number is available 24 hours a day.

What’s at Your Neighborhood Library in May?
Visiting Author
11 a.m. to Noon, Saturday May 5
East Arlington Branch Library at 1624 New York Ave.

The East Arlington Branch Writers’ Group is hosting its first author, Tim Morris, who will share some of his work and discuss the writing process. This program is for teens and adults. Morris is Professor of English at The University of Texas at Arlington. He was a contributor for many years to The American Scholar, and has also written for Raritan, Southwest Review, Topic, Gastronomica, Copia and SportsJones. He is nonfiction editor of the journal, Aethlon. For more information, contact Niema Jones at the East Arlington Branch Library at 817-275-3321.

Pajama Time: Stories and Songs
7 p.m. Tuesday, June 8 – Every second Tuesday of each month
Lake Arlington Branch Library at 4000 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd.

Children in preschool through second grade are invited to an evening of stories, songs and fun. Children can wear their pajamas and bring their favorite bedtime buddy.
Script Frenzy
6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 – Technical Session
6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 – Script-In
6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 – Wrap Party
George W. Hawkes Central Library, 101 E. Abram St. - The Studio, Lower Level

Script Frenzy is a month-long screenwriting event. The challenge: 20,000 words in 30 days, working either alone or with a partner. While this event will be taking place worldwide this summer, come to the Central Library to learn everything you need to know about formatting scripts. Join in for a two-hour writing session and celebrate after all the hard work is done. Bring your finished (or not so finished) script/film to the Wrap Party where you can perform a dramatic reading of your best or worst scene. (PG 13 or younger appropriate). This program is for teens ages 12–18 and adults.