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Welcome to Girl Scout Week and Autograph Collecting
Week. To celebrate both, try to obtain the autograph of a famous Girl Scout! Today is the
anniversary of the day in 1862 when the first paper money was issued in the United States.
The denominations were $5 (Hamilton), $10 (Lincoln), and $20 (Liberty). They became legal
tender a week later, March 17, 1862. Today is also the anniversary of the invention of the
telephone (1876) and the beginning of the work of the Salvation Army in the United States
(1880).
Wednesday is Johnny Appleseed Day, which celebrates the life of John
Chapman (1774-1845), planter of orchards and friend of wild animals. Friday is the
anniversary of the day in 1887 when Chester Greenwood of Maine received a patent for
earmuffs.
Saturday is Save A Spider Day. Sponsors say, "Don't begrudge a busy, useful spider
its web; don't stomp or vacuum those little octopedal arachnids! If you have to, gently
move your spiders to a safer place." Finally, Sunday, March 15, beware the Ides of
March by celebrating National Brutus Day. You may find that as much intrigue, plotting,
and back-stabbing occurs today as was found in ancient Rome!
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
Wednesday's 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Saturday's 10:00 a.m.
storytimes will all celebrate St. Patrick's Day with feltboards, cut-and-tell stories,
finger plays, and movement activities ("Irish Potato Hop"). Lucky participants
will make St. Patrick's decorations including door hangers, pots of gold, and shamrock
crowns!
BOOK TALK
Librarian Loretta Clark provides this week's book information. In the
Reference collection of the Roswell Public Library are several catalogs of free materials
that will benefit home school and public school educators, as well as people in general.
These catalogs are full of organizations and businesses that offer materials free or at a
low cost. Since these catalogs must be used in the Library, plan a time when you will not
have to rush through the bargains.
Some of the best catalogs include "Educators Guide to Free Films,
Filmstrips, and Slides 1997"; "Educators Guide to Free Videotapes 1997";
"Educators Guide to Free Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Materials
1997"; "Educators Guide to Free Guidance Materials 1997"; "Educators
Guide for Free Home Economics and Consumer Education Materials 1997"; "Educators
Guide to Free Science Materials 1997"; "Educators Guide to Free Social Studies
Materials 1997"; "Educators Index to Free Materials 1997"; "Elementary
Teachers Guide to Free Curriculum Materials 1997"; and "Guide to Free Computer
Materials 1997."
Although "All the Best Contests for Kids" does not offer free
materials, it does offer some fun contests that parents and kids could find both creative
and productive. This book may be checked out of the Children's collection.
DID YOU KNOW?
Here is some "Trivia for the Completely Bored" taken from the
Internet. For instance, since it's the anniversary of paper money, did you know that all
50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill?
And which state is the only one whose name is just one syllable: Maine. On an American
one-dollar bill, there is an owl in the upper left-hand corner of the "1"
encased in the "shield" and a spider hidden in the front upper right-hand
corner. It's not paper money, but just so you'll know in case any one ever asks, a dime
has 118 ridges around the edge.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
"While money isn't everything, it does help you to find
that out in comfort." (unknown)
JUDY ARMSTRONG, 624-7276
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