Daylight Savings this Weekend!
Submitted by The Database Diva on March 12, 2010 - 8:33am
Daylight Savings Time (DST) begins the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. According to World Book Student, the chief purpose of daylight saving time is to save energy by reducing evening use of lighting.¹
Wikipedia calls DST "controversial" and cites its origins in ancient civilizations' adjustment of schedules to sunlight. Let us know what you think in our poll!
Benjamin Franklin is often quoted as favoring daylight saving time in summer. It struck him as silly and wasteful that people should "live much by candle-light and sleep by sunshine."²
¹Petrie, Joanne. "Daylight saving time." World Book Student. World Book, 2010. Web. 12 March 2010.
²Waldstreicher, David. "Franklin, Benjamin." World Book Student. World Book, 2010. Web. 12 March 2010
READ - Annual Trivia Challenge - March 16th
Submitted by NoseyNoober on March 8, 2010 - 11:18am
Have fun while supporting a great cause: the Ventura County Library Adult Literacy Program!
Enjoy a night of Trivia Challenge - Tuesday, March 16th at the Wedgewood Banquet Center 5880 Olivas Park Drive, in Ventura 93003. Snacks! An opportunity drawing! Only $5 admission for audience members.
Appetizers are served at 6pm and the Program begins at 6:30pm.
Duffy Hudson brings Albert Einstein to life!
Submitted by NoseyNoober on March 8, 2010 - 8:51am
Sunday, March 21st at 2pm, come see actor Duffy Hudson perform as Albert Einstein at the Camarillo Library.
As Einstein, Mr. Hudson will explain the Special and General Theories of Relativity in a fun and engaging way. Learn about Einstein's life, gravity, speed of light and time travel.
Upcoming Library Events
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Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 11:00am
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Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 12:30pm
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Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 2:00pm
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Monday, March 15, 2010 - 10:00am
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Monday, March 15, 2010 - 10:00am