Library Lounge: Not Your Granny's Crochet

At the next Library Lounge, on December 7, we will be learning to crochet. This is not your granny's crochet! We will have patterns for amigurumi (Japanese crocheted dolls) for the more advanced crocheter. If you are new to crochet, you will be shown some easy stitches and how to make a simple bag for a phone or camera.

Bring a size F or G crochet needle and some worsted weight yarn (like Red Heart from the Ben Franklin store or Walmart) or some ribbon yarn (not regular ribbon, this yarn is in the yarn section and comes in a ball).

The Library Lounge is held Mondays from 5-6 PM at the MCC Library. Coffee and snacks are provided.

Wow, they wore that!?

On display now in the library are clothing and items from the 1920s to the 1970s. See an actual "flapper compact" your great grandmother might have used when she when out dancing! Or how about that bright polyester double-knit jacket! Sweet! And let's not forget the pop art muʻumuʻu, groovy!

There are books and DVDs for you to borrow. Some notable items are "How to be a Man" and "Pandora's Box." Come over and take a look. It's the bee's knees!

By the way, the picture is a 1929 image of actress Louise Brooks. She epitomized the 1920s' flapper.

Library Lounge: Doodle Embroidery

Today in the Library: Freeform & Doodle Embroidery

Maui CC student (and successful "conscious embroidery" business owner) Robin will lead us through some basic free-form embroidery techniques. Supplies provided.

All Library Lounge events are free. Everyone, welcome!

Visit Robin's etsy shop to view her work:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/walkthetalk

“Library Lounge”

Fresh & Fun Craft Events, Every Monday Evening in the Library, 5-6pm.

Updates posted to: www.mauicclibrarylounge.blogspot.com

Here are the planned events for the next four Mondays:

• Monday, Nov 16: T-Shirt Deconstructing & Reconstructing (Bring a t-shirt to cut and a pair of fabric scissors)
  
• Monday, Nov 23: Freeform & Doodle Embroidery
• Monday, Nov 30: Retro Hairstyles from the 30s and 40s (Bring a friend to practice hairstyles on. Both men’s and women’s styles)
• Monday, Dec 4: Beginning Crochet: Crocheted Critters (Bring crochet needles if you have them)

Everyone’s welcome to the Library Lounge events and they are free!! Refreshments served.

Please address inquiries to Ellen at epeterso@hawaii.edu

Read Kindle Books on Your Computer

Now you can read Kindle books on your computer, no Kindle needed! Amazon has just released a Windows based Kindle reader!

• Get the best reading experience available on your PC. No Kindle required
• Access your Kindle books even if you don't have your Kindle with you
• Automatically synchronizes your last page read and annotations between devices with Whispersync
• Create bookmarks and view the annotations you created on your Kindle

Library closed during winter break

The library will completely closed during the winter break, December 21 to January 4. You will not be able to clear your library fines or obligations during that time. You will be able to reach a librarian for reference help, but the librarian will not be able to help you with fines or fees. You will need to clear your fines or fees before December 21 or after January 4.

Please be aware that outstanding fines or fees may bar you from being able to register.

Illegal P2P file sharing

Are you using the UH network to download and/or share music, movies, TV shows, or software using P2P software such as BitTorrent, Limewire, eDonkey? Do you have legal permission to do so? If the answer is "NO" or if you're not sure, STOP IMMEDIATELY! Downloading or sharing copyrighted information (music, movies, TV shows, software, etc.) without permission is ILLEGAL.

The University of Hawaii (UH) will investigate any copyright violation allegations. Copyright infringers may be liable for up to $150,000 per item infringed upon, plus attorney fees and possible criminal penalties in addition to any UH disciplinary sanctions.