New Milford Public Library March News and Programs It is now March and the weather will hopefully get warmer! So now you can see what is heating up here at NMPL! So read on and see the exciting things we have to offer. As always, check out our web site, or ask our helpful staff for all the details.

Adult Programs for March 2015 Special Programs Service Project Free Tax Help eBooks at the Library Crime Scene Investigation Korean Lantern A Fashionable Frolick Monthly Programs Monday Movies at NMPL Evening Book Discussion Group NMPL’s Writers’ Group Science Fiction Book Club Friday Forum Special Film Series –”Reel Justice” For further information regarding any of our programs, check our web site at or feel free to ask any of our friendly staff.

Community Service Project December 15 – March 31, 2015 Calling all knitters and crocheters. The NMPL Knit Wits Group invites you to participate in our annual Community Service Project. We are making chemo caps, hats, mittens, scarves, lap blankets and prayer shawls to be donated to 3 organizations. Pick up a handout at the Circulation Desk. For more information, please call x201 and ask for Sue Ford or Jody Hyman.

Free Tax Help From Volunteers Fridays through April 10, 2015 Need help preparing your 2014 taxes? Well on Fridays from 10 AM - 2 PM IRS Certified Volunteers will be here to help you at no cost! These volunteers are trained and tested in current tax law using IRS materials. Just call to schedule an appointment. See the Tax Help flyer on our web site for all the details on the services provided and what you need to bring with you.

eBooks at the Library March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 4 PM This is an open Q&A session for New Milford residents who would like help setting up their downloadable library eBooks. Bring your device, your library card and your questions. No appointment is necessary, just walk in. There will be 5 sessions in March: March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23 and March 30.

Evening Book Discussion March 2 at 6:30 PM Abby Ripley, a New Milford resident, has graciously agreed to be the facilitator of this group and has come up with a terrific list of books. The book for March is “Wolf Hall” by Hilary Mantel and the library will provide the books. The group is limited to 10 people, so please call x201 to sign up.

K-9 Crime Scene Investigation March 4 at 6:30 PM K-9 units investigate many types of crime scenes: suspects, explosives, and even victims. Join us at 6:30 PM as CT State Trooper Jessica Colburn discusses all of these types of investigations. Come with your questions and meet her and her canine partner! Registration is requested. so please register either online or by calling x201.

NMPL’s Writers’ Group March 5 & 19 at 6:30 PM Are you a writer? Looking for support, encouragement, and critique? Then join our Writers' Group facilitated by Dennie DeBellis. We meet the first (1st) and third (3rd) Thursday of the month from 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the Connecticut Room. The group is limited to 8, so please register soon either online or by calling x201.

Monday Movies at NMPL March 9 at 1:00 PM Come view foreign films and discuss them. This month in this free series we will feature “You Will Be My Son.” The film is in French with English subtitles. It is rated R and runs 102 minutes. Light refreshments and a discussion will follow the presentation.

Korean Lantern March 18 at 6:30 PM The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will once again present a class on creating a Lotus Lantern. Plus there is a short film on Korean artistic tradition and traditional Korean refreshments will be served. The workshop is limited to 30 people, so please register soon. This program is provided through the generosity of the FRIENDS of NMPL.

Science Fiction Book Group March 18 at 6:30 PM Marilyn Gunerman, a New Milford resident, has graciously agreed to be the facilitator of this group. All book choices are drawn from award winners. The group meets the third (3 rd ) Wednesday of the month in the Connecticut Room. The library will provide the books. The group is limited to 10 people, so please call to sign up.

Friday Forum – March 20 at 1:00 PM in Memorial Hall This is our monthly series where we host a mystery book discussion group. This month's book is “Christine Falls” by Benjamin Black. We provide the books and you provide the insight! The group is limited to 15 people, so please check if there is room by calling x203.

A Fashionable Frolick March 21 at 2:00 PM Three interpreters will offer a clothing display featuring a selection of museum- quality reproduction of women’s clothing and accessory items representative of those worn during the American Revolution. Registration is requested. Program is co-sponsored with the Roger Sherman Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

“Reel Justice” Film Series March 25 at 6:00 PM Our film series “Reel Justice: Great Courtroom Dramas” continues. This series, selected and hosted by Mark Hasskarl, NMPL Director, will offer a total of 10 films shown monthly on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. This free series will also offer film notes and refreshments. Tonight’s movie is “Judgment at Nuremberg.” For the complete schedule of dates and titles, see our website.