Film Club on November, 21

On Friday, November 21, our readers and guests gathered for a Friday Film Night. This time we watched "The Hunger Games" and discussed our feelings and impressions about this movie.

Meeting with American English Speaker, Harvey Carroll, Jr

Meeting with American English Speaker, Harvey Carroll, Jr. on a topic “Crises in Ukraine – Discussion”. You are welcome to Share your opinion in English 
When: Tuesday, November 25, 16:00. Where: American Library, Media Room.

Harvey is a frequent Native English Speaker, and Chairperson at Business, Investment and Political Conferences within Ukraine/Big Emerging Market’s (BEM's). Credentialed as holding a Bachelors of Business Administration; specializing in Real Estate and Finance, 3 partial Masters (Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Public Administration, as well as Diplomacy and International Commerce).

Training "Unique identifications for researchers: ORCID, ResearcherID"

Dear readers, 

We kindly invite you on a Training "Unique identificators for researchers: ORCID, ResearcherID". When: Wednesday, November 26, 15:00. Where: American Library, Media Room. 

Meeting with Richard Stone

Today American Library was honored to be holding a meeting with Mr. Richard Stone, editor of the "Science" Magazine. Mr. Stone prepared an exciting report on featuring news in a field of science, technologies and historical sketches. Our readers and guests were surprised to find out that Richard Stone worked up a collection of facts into a magazine article about Chernobyl Disaster, which was issued in "National Geographic" Magazine in 2006. We attempted to find this issue in our Magazines collection.

Children's Club on November, 20

On Universal Children's Day (November, 20) we watched The many adventures of Winnie-The-Pooh and his friends, learned and written out new English words and spoke about our own adventures  Join Children's Club every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at American Library!

Meeting with Richard Stone, editor of "Science" Magazine

Dear readers!
We are happy to invite you on a meeting with Mr. Richard Stone, editor of "Science" Magazine. When: Friday, November 21, 11:30. Where: American Library. 

If you intend to visit, please register:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nPxWubJjtw1rqljQL6xEk_JVj4LxQ3WaVoZYFpGrGFg/viewform?c=0&w=1 

Richard Stone was a Fulbright Scholar in Russia from 1995–96 and in Kazakhstan from 2004–05. In a brief return to Science's headquarters in Washington, D.C., he launched Science's daily news service, ScienceNOW. He spent 4 years as European news editor in Science's office in Cambridge, U.K., during which he also served as Visiting Writer in Science at the University of Cambridge, and 5 years as Asia news editor in Beijing. Rich has won several awards for articles that have appeared in Science, Discover, Smithsonian, and National Geographic. He is also the author of Mammoth: The Resurrection of an Ice Age Giant and an avid squash player.

Training on Elsevier in American Library

Today American Library held Training "Informational Products of Elsevier", presented by representatives of "Elsevier" Foundation. The Elsevier Foundation is awarding non-profit organizations focusing on the world’s libraries, nurse faculty and women scholars during their early and mid-careers. It is funded by Elsevier, a leading global publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services.

iPad in American Library

Our touch-and-go iPad aims to help our readers access Internet and look through our Electronic Book Catalogue easy, cozy and fast 

Book Choice - Jewish Book Month

Jewish Book Month is an annual event on the American Jewish calendar dedicated to the celebration of Jewish books. It is observed during the month proceeding Hanukkah, thus the exact date changes from year to year. This year, Jewish Book Month is November 16th-December 16th, 2014. Today we picked Jewish American writers whose works played a big part in American Literary Heritage of 20th Century.

Training on Elsevier

Dear readers, we are happy to invite you on a Training "Informational Products of Elsevier". Elsevier is a world-leading provider of information solutions that enhance the performance of science, health, and technology professionals. This training will be conducted by Elsevier representatives on Wednesday, November 19, at 14:00 in American Library. 

Film Club on November, the 14th

On Friday, November 14, we gathered for our Film Club in a warm company. This time we watched Lord of the Rings in English. You are welcome to join our Film Sessions every Friday at 5.30 p.m. at American Library 

Book Choice - Native American Heritage

November is Native American Heritage Month. American Library joins in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. This time we picked books about history of native people in the United States, their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, ways and concepts of life.

International Education Week Wednesday, November 11, 2015-Sunday, November 15, 2015, 2014

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

We encourage the participation of all individuals and institutions interested in international education and exchange activities, including schools, colleges and universities, embassies, international organizations, businesses, associations, and community organizations.

Training on Encyclopedia Britannica

On Wednesday, November the 12th, we learned about rules of constructing and editing article materials in Wikipedia with the aim to create the Ukrainian segment of the biggest Web Encyclopedia.

Book of the Week - "MBA in a Box: Practical Ideas from the best brains in Business"

Book of the Week - "MBA in a Box: Practical Ideas from the best brains in Business" by J. Kurtzman, G.Rifkin, V. Griffith. The beauty and enticement of business is not just that it is so broad. People make a living from overseeing pharmaceutical research that takes decades and will save lives, just as they do from printing custom T-shirts with pictures of your dog. The aim of this book is to help readers become more accomplished at what they do, help shift their vantage points, shake up their thinking, stretch their minds, and see the world from new unusual points of view.

Film Club on November, the 7th

On Friday, November the 7th American Library held another Film Session for our readers and guests. This time we watched "Back to the Future - 3" and had a great time  Join our Movie nights every Friday at 5.30 p.m.!

Training on Encyclopedia Britannica

Dear readers, we'd like to point out our Training on Encyclopedia Britannica, that is going to take place in American Libraryon Wednesday, November 12, at 15:00.

Discussion Club on November the 6th

Today we gathered for a warm little company discussion at American Library. Join Discussion Club every Thursday at 5 p.m. This is English Only zone =)

Training on EBSCO Database

On Wednesday , November the 5th American Library was giving a workshop about EBSCO database - an electronic Library of books, journals, articles, scientific materials and dissertations. As well as our readers, we also learn to use electronic databases from the very start 

Book Choice - Election Day

Election Day in the United States of America is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. It can fall on or between November 2 and November 8. It is the day when popular ballots are held to select public officials. These include national, state and local government representatives at all levels up to the president. On Election Day, citizens of the United States of America can vote by popular ballot for candidates for public offices at local, state and national levels. In even numbered years, federal elections are always held. In years divisible by four, presidential elections are always held. Elections for local and state officials may be held in odd or even-numbered years, depending on local and state laws.

Book of the Week - "No Logo" by Naomi Klein

 In this provocative, well-written study, we learn how the Nike swoosh has changed from an athletic status-symbol to a metaphor for sweatshop labor, how teenaged McDonald’s workers are risking their jobs to join the Teamsters, and how “culture jammers” utilize spray paint, computer-hacking acumen, and anti-propagandist wordplay to undercut the slogans and meanings of billboard ads. No Logo will challenge and enlighten students of sociology, economics, popular culture, international affairs, and marketing.

Literary Birthdays: November, 4: Walter Cronkite

Literary Birthdays: November, 4: Walter Cronkite (born in 1916) - U.S. journalist. He has been called the most trusted man in America. His 60-year-long journalistic career has spanned the Great Depression, several wars, and the extraordinary changes that have engulfed our nation over the last two-thirds of the 20th century. At the age of eighty, Cronkite has written his life story- "A Reporter's Life" - the personal and professional odyssey. Walter Cronkite helped launch the juggernaut of television, and tried to imbue it with his own respect for quality and ethics.

Kid's Corner at American Library

We like to make reading fun! American Library is a family place where children can play, draw and start learning English or read their first books from our children's book collection =)