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Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

All three library branches will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

The library's Book Cart Drill Team and Book Guard will perform in the Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown.

In addition, the Lexington Park branch will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, for staff training. The other two branches will be open.

Program focuses on Mo Willems' stories

The final Mo Willems' program, "Stories with the Pigeon," will be offered Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Hall branch. The program, which is geared for preschool and early elementary students, will feature stories, themed snacks, a play, games and crafts.

Registration is requested for this free program.

Reception scheduled for Calvert Artists' Guild

An opening reception will be held Nov. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery for the members of Calvert Artists' Guild. The guild's artwork is on display through the end of November.

The purpose of the guild is to develop interest in all mediums of art and to promote the appreciation of art.

Artists interested in displaying artwork at the library gallery should contact Candy Cummings at 301-863-6693.

TAGs to meet

The next TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meeting will be at the Charlotte Hall branch on Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. and at the Leonardtown branch on Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Snacks are provided.

Leonardtown's TAG will hold a teen game night on Nov. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Illustrator Hank Caruso to present program

The public is invited to meet Hank Caruso on Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Leonardtown library and listen to him discuss 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 is free.

Release of ‘New Moon' to be celebrated

Twilight fans can celebrate the release of the movie, "New Moon," at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18 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. Participants are asked to register.