On Friday, September 17 American Library hosted schoolchildren together with teachers from Gymnasium #19, Kyiv. They have the lesson on Constitution Day in our media room.

Last Tuesday American Library was mentioned in newspaper Siegodnia. Information is not completely accurate. Anyway it is our pleasure to share the part of the article.

Wednesday Kids’ Movie @ the Library

September, 15

Wednesday has come and again we have visitors from Specialised School #19, Kyiv.

Pupils of third grade come to watch animated movie "The Tale os Despeaux".

Such a pleasure to see how exited they are and hardly can wait to watch the movie.

Wednesday Kids’ Movie @ the Library

Since September, 8 American Library started the new program jointly with Specialized School #19, Kyiv. It was first visit of pupils of fourth grade and two teachers. We are looking forward to meet other kids and teachers and to develop our cooperation.

Jerry R. Triplett

Yesterday our generous donator Jerry Triplett, President for Energy and Environmental Reform was back to the American Library with a new portion of books. He was so kind to pose for a shot.

So now you know who is supplying our library with well-known books.

English Speaking Librarians Club

Today we have English Speaking Librarians Club meeting.

Donna Usher, the founder of our club is in Kyiv with short visit. Ukrainian librarians are happy to see her and to talk about librarianship.

Today we also host dr. David Bishop who came to share his experience as University Librarian at Northwestern University (Chicago). The topic of his speach is "Scholarly publishing, electronic books and libraries".

Friday Film Nights at the American Library

The most devoted friend of American Library Jim Busse is back to show us some movies. He was very active participnat of Friday Film Nights program in 2005-2007 while occupying position of Energy Attaché Assistant US Embassy in Kyiv. Now he is coming to our city ocсasionaly. "Crash" is a 2004 drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Paul Haggis. The film is about racial and social tensions in Los Angeles. A self-described "passion piece" for Haggis, Crash was inspired by a real life incident in which his Porsche was carjacked outside a video store on Wilshire Boulevard in 1991. It won three Oscars for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing of 2005 at the 78th Academy Awards. (Wikipedia, free encyclopedia)