April, 2012
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A fantastic, futuristic and legalistic Big Read!

April 12, 2012
Contact
Nickie Kortus - nkortus@aclib.us
Alternate Contact
Travis Fristoe - tfristoe@aclib.us

Long before Harry went to Hogwarts, Ged went to the wizard School on Roke. Ursula K. Le Guin’s A Wizard of Earthsea paved the way for today’s popular young adult fantasy. But A Wizard of Earthsea and Le Guin’s other work are of interest not only to readers of fantasy and science fiction but also to feminist, classics and legal scholars at the University of Florida.

The lasting cultural and political impact of Ursula K. Le Guin will be explored at:

 

Law in the Library Series: Landlord Tenant/Public Housing Legal Issues

April 12, 2012
Contact
Nickie Kortus - nkortus@aclib.us
Alternate Contact
Rob Birrenkott, Esq. - rbirrenkott@law.ufl.edu

On April 30, learn more about Landlord Tenant/Public Housing Legal Issues at the “Law in the Library Series.” Experienced attorneys Jan Bendik, Esq. and Judy Collins, Esq. of Three Rivers Legal Services Inc. will discuss the rights and obligations in landlord tenant relations as well as answer questions on how to deal with evictions, when is withholding rent an option and other relevant considerations.

The Alachua County Library District is partnering with the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association to present the “Law in the Library Series” to provide legal information and services. This session is free and open to the public and will be held at the Alachua County Library District Headquarters, 401 E. University Avenue, Room A, Gainesville.

In celebration of Preservation Week 2012 best-selling author Steve Berry will talk at Millhopper Branch

April 10, 2012
Contact
Nickie Kortus - nkortus@aclib.us
Alternate Contact
Betsy Simpson - betsys@uflib.ufl.edu

International and New York Times best-selling author and 2012 National Preservation Week spokesperson Steve Berry will talk about his suspense novels in celebration of Preservation Week 2012 (April 22-28). Berry will speak about importance of preserving our personal and community cultural heritageat the Millhopper Branch Library on Monday, April 23, at 4 p.m.