4/20 – 4/27, 2013

OTPL/Central Library Scheduled Events:

Monday, 4/22 – Decorate Your Own Cow Bank & Save MOOney.  3-8pm Diamond Room -- with a special “secret” cow guest expected – can you guess who?  All ages welcome – supplies limited!

Tuesday 4/23 – Topic:  Identity Theft, Investment Scams, Frauds & Credit Reports. 1:30-2:30pm Diamond Room.  Speaker: Andrea Collins from Apprisen.

Wednesday 4/24 – Topic:  Students & Identity Theft & Credit Card Abuse.  4:30-5:30pm Diamond Room.  Speaker: Amanda Shockley from the Tri-State Better Business Bureau.

Wednesday, 4/24 – Topic:  Saving for College.  6-7pm Diamond Room.  Speaker: Bob Boxell from Gates Financial Services.

Thursday, 4/25 – Come in & Play MOOnopoly in the Teen Activity Room – many monopoly theme choices – all ages welcome 6-8pm.

Friday, 4/26 – Save $ & buy a Used Book – “Friends*” only Book Preview Sale – 5:30-7:15pm – *memberships can be purchased at the door.

Saturday, 4/27 – Save $ When You Buy Books & Be Green!  -- 9-4:30pm.  Everyone’s welcome for the book sale & it continues through Sunday, 4/28.

Saturday, 4/27 – “Check out” the gallery display of Cow Banks decorated by patrons (children, teens, adults) and staff – you just might be Mooved to save Mooney @the end of this week!

Thom Wilder is an Indiana boy who grew up in Chandler and attended Castle High School when their football team stunned the state by winning the state football championship.

In his book, THE ROAD TO PARADISE, Wilder talks about the football team’s miraculous undefeated season of 1982 and just how big of an impact that unexpected season had on not only the players themselves but on the state as a whole.

Even if you weren’t here in ’82, see where Castle dominance began in multiple sports.  It seems we’re not a sleepy little southwestern Indiana town anymore … Castle remains a force — both athletically and academically.  Find out when it began and why it continues.  Friday, April 19 – 4-5:30pm in the Diamond Room.

War veterans are not the only ones who may experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. (PTSD) According to the Mayo Clinic, many people who go through traumatic events have difficulty adjusting and coping for a short period of time.  However, if flashbacks, sleep disturbances, and frightening thoughts last for more than a couple of months, you may be suffering from PTSD.

The Ohio Township Public Library and H.E.L.P. (Healthcare Education Learning Partners) are collaborating for a Lunch & Learn program to help explain the symptoms and treatments for PTSD.  This free Lunch & informational session takes place on Wednesday, April 10 at noon in the Diamond Room.

Marla Minton, a social worker and therapist at View Pointe Counseling in Evansville, will be the speaker.  She will discuss the following topics: what PTSD is, its symptoms, other forms for PTSD such as mass trauma and cultural trauma, and treatments (including unconventional therapy).

Come join us and learn how to help yourself or a loved one who may be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  To reserve a spot, or to find out more information about this program, please call 853-5468, ext. 303.

An Estate Planning Overview

Free Lunch & Learn –According to the AARP, a high percentage of people – even retirees – don’t have estate plans and those who have plans often have documents that are out of date. Don’t wait until it’s too late. The Ohio Township Central Library and H.E.L.P. (Healthcare Education Learning Partners) are collaborating for a Lunch & Learn program to help demystify estate planning. This free lunch and informational session takes place on Wednesday, March 13 at 12:00 p.m. in the Diamond Room at the Ohio Township Central Library in Newburgh.

Glenn Deig, a certified Elder Law Attorney will be the speaker. He will present an estate planning program focusing on the following topics: power of attorney, health care representation, living wills, wills vs. trusts, and asset protection. Come join us to learn how to protect your assets and make it easier for your loved ones to handle your affairs the way you want, when you can no longer do so and also afterward, during a time of grief.

To reserve a spot, or to find out more information about this program, 853-5468, ext. 301.

Join us for a fun evening of Book Bingo in the Emerald & Diamond Rooms.   Children* (*3rd grade +) must be accompanied by parent.  Come on over — we’ll even help remind you.  Please sign up at 853-5468, ext. 301 so we know how many to expect.  Have questions?  Call us at extension 301 or 316.