Area Branch Libraries Hosting Public Events

Thu., Feb. 24, 2000

By Isamu Jordan isamuj@spokesman.com

Area branches of the Spokane Public Library will host a number of programs open to the public in the coming weeks.

The downtown branch will be presenting a special art exhibit of works by students from Saint George’s School.

The exhibit, titled, “The Art of Dragons,” starts Monday and will run through March 10 in the First Floor Gallery.

About 90 works by students in kindergarten through 12th grade will be on display. Original works include pencil and charcoal drawings, water color and acrylic paintings, ceramics, photography and other mediums.

The exhibit is open to the public during normal library hours.

The Indian Trail branch, 4909 W. Barnes, is hosting a program called “Harmonizing Your Environment and Your Life with Feng Shui,” presented by Feng Shui consultant Marjaana Ylitalo.

Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of arranging objects in one’s environment to achieve harmony and prosperity. The program is designed to teach application of basic principles of Feng Shui in areas ranging from personal to professional.

Ylitalo, a native of Finland, is a Feng Shui consultant and hypnotherapist with more than 25 years of experience in metaphysics in Europe and the U.S.

The program is March 21 at 6:30 p.m. To preregister, call 444-5395.

The Hillyard branch, 4005 N. Cook, is offering “Introduction to Genealogy: Leaving Legacy” from 6 to 8 p.m. March 21.

The program will be presented by genealogy instructor Ann Hemmert of Ancestors Plus.

Hemmert, a practicing genealogist for 40 years, will offer tips on how to begin a family history search. She also will cover topics such as the importance of recording personal memories, preservation and leaving a legacy for descendants.

To preregister or for more information, call 444-5380.

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