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Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Libraries to be closed

The Charlotte Hall branch will be closed Friday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The other two branches will be open that morning.

All three branches will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 25 and will be closed on Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving.

Branches served as collection points for CASA donations

The Leonardtown High School Interact Club has placed boxes in each library branch to collect backpacks and school supplies for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) during the month of November.

CASA needs backpacks and duffel bags as well as school supplies for children going to foster care.

Book discussions set

The public is invited to participate in the following book discussions: John Updike's "The Terrorist" at Leonardtown on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.; Christopher Bohjalian's "The Double Bind" on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. and John Guy's "Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart" on Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Books are available at the libraries.

Caruso to speak at Leonardtown

Hank Caruso will speak tonight, Nov. 18, at the Leonardtown library about the creation of the artwork for the book, "X-traordinary Planes, X-traordinary Pilots," which he illustrated. Caruso is known for his aerocatures. A book signing will follow, with books available for purchase. Book proceeds go to the Society of Experimental Test Pilots Foundation. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free.

Parties scheduled to celebrate release of ‘New Moon'

Twilight fans can celebrate the release of the movie, "New Moon" tonight, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Lexington Park branch, at 4 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Charlotte Hall branch and at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Leonardtown branch. The parties will feature themed snacks, trivia contests and book discussions.

Family movie offered

A free family movie will be shown at the Charlotte Hall branch on Nov. 25 at 2:30 p.m. The PG-rated movie is about a group of monsters rounded up by the government who are asked to save the earth from evil aliens. Snacks will be provided.