Monday, July 22, 2013

Calvert Library Cinema Cafe to show inspirational football film (press release)

September 5, 2013

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

On Wednesday, October 2, join Calvert Library Prince Frederick for a movie that depicts the struggle of a little guy named Rudy, trying to reach the impossible dream of playing football at Notre Dame. His blue collar family only laughs at his ambitions as they know he will follow in his fathers’ footsteps to work in the local steel mill.  Some dreams never die and through his perseverance, he becomes a real life role-model in reaching his desired goal.  His victory against the odds makes him a model not only for his five younger brothers, but also for the viewer.  Based on a true story, this is the must-see movie of the fall! Lights go down at 6:00 pm and the film will be followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30 pm.  Popcorn will be served.  For more information, call Robyn Truslow at (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 Fax

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us 

 

Cinema Cafe kicks off with Oscar-Award winning movie (press release)

August 8, 2013

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

On Wednesday, September 4, 2013, join Calvert Library Prince Frederick for an Oscar-award winning movie about the events that unfurled for a small group of embassy employees after militants seized control of the U.S. embassy in Tehran during the height of the Iranian Revolution.  CIA agent Tony Mendez creates a fake Hollywood film production called Argo in order to rescue a group of American diplomats who have sought refuge at the home of a Canadian ambassador. This film was inspired by actual events and is based on the book Master of Disguise by Tony Mendez and “The Great Escape” a Wired magazine article by Joshuah Bearman.  The fake production, Argo is based on the novel Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny.  Lights go down at 6:00 pm and the film will be followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30 pm.  Popcorn will be served.  For more information, call Robyn Truslow at (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 Fax

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us 

 

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Carrie Plymire begins as new director of Calvert Library (press release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 16, 2013

 

Calvert Library’s new director, Carrie Plymire, started work on July 8, 2013 and hit the ground running, scheduling meetings with key employees and reviewing the library’s work plan for the new fiscal year.  She brings an enthusiasm for community building and a commitment to customer service so the Board of Library Trustees expects a smooth transition and continuation of the high-quality service and programming offered by the library’s four locations.  Kip Hine, Board President said, “We had a wide-reaching search and attracted applicants from around the country.  We were pleased to find that the best candidate is already well-connected in Maryland’s active library community.”

 

Plymire comes to Calvert County from Hagerstown, Maryland where she was the Technical Services Supervisor for the Western Maryland Regional Library (WMRL). She recently coordinated the complicated and intensive project to select and migrate WMRL plus two other counties’ systems to a new ILS.  For the uninitiated, ILS stands for “integrated library system” and is library jargon for the system they use to catalog all library materials, the website customers use to look for and place holds on books, and the software used by staff to manage the process of ordering, adding and circulating items.  The migration was no small project yet Washington County Free Library Director Mary Baykan described the process under Plymire’s leadership as having been managed “without delays or stumbles.”  Even more impressive was the fact that she made this happen in a team environment made up of people who had not worked together previously. 

 

Plymire earned her Masters in Library and Information Sciences from Drexel University, an institution with a great reputation for a rigorous and tech-oriented degree.  Her undergraduate degree was done at St. John’s College where the focus is on studying the “Great Books” of the western world.  The emphasis on critical analysis and intense discussion has served her well in her leadership roles.  Plymire has recently become President of the Maryland Library Association and has served other leadership positions in the association throughout her career.  She is a graduate of the Maryland Library Leadership Institute and Leadership Washington County where she also served as Board Secretary. In her spare time, she loves to cook, garden, and of course, read.  According to Plymire, “Pat has left Calvert Library in extremely good order and the staff are smart and enthusiastic. I look forward to connecting with the community and will certainly have new ideas but I can see that the public is pleased with what they have here.” 

 

According to Marcia Hammett, Prince Frederick branch manager and acting director between Patricia Hofmann’s retirement and Plymire’s start date, “Carrie is coming into a system of smoothly running teams who provide excellent customer service and put together a wide range of valuable workshops and exciting events. We are eager to see what her new leadership brings and expect fresh inspiration.”

For more information, call Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 Fax

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us