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At the Beach Library

By Staff | Jan 28, 2009

Weekly activities

nPreschool Story Hour for children on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 10:30 a.m.

nVisit with Charlie Diemer Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 1:30 p.m.

nJewelry making class on Friday, Jan. 30, at 10:30 a.m.

nGreece on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 10:30 a.m.

nCozy Books on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 1:30 p.m.

nKnitting on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m.

Activity details

If you like crime and mystery, consider the presentation on Jan. 28, by Charlie Diemer, as he shares the writing and publication of “The Pearl of Tao.”

Jewelry making class on Jan. 30 is filled, which comes as no surprise to us. There’s another one scheduled for Monday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. so check out that option.

Part of “Getting to Know Our World” series, the presentation on Greece on Feb. 3 will be packed with active scanarios as Larry and Susan Bates share their journey through Greece as they visited cities and stops along the way that followed those of the Apostle Paul in his second missionary journey.

It’s wonderful to learn about additional authors and more ways to enjoy the variety of what is available in the publishing world today. Diana Vickery, founder of cozylibrary.com, offers many ideas on this subject, with particular focus on mysteries and fiction of a gentle nature. This time on Feb. 3 will likely open the door to authors to consider reading.

The Knitting Group has been a regular bunch, and from what I hear, it’s becoming a special, enjoyable time. New knitters, take advantage and get started. And if you knit and might enjoy gathering with kindred souls, get yourself here on Feb. 4.

Upcoming events

Another country a part of our “Getting to Know Our World” is Vietnam on Thursday, Feb.5 at 10:30 a.m.. Bert Kurland, who spent a 12 year period on this peninsula, will share insights about the culture and peoples of this country.

Also on Feb. 5, but at 1:30 p.m., is a presentation on healthy feet by Dr. Nicole Bennett, chiropractic physician. Find out how your feet can be the cause of knee, hip, back or neck pain, and even better, how to address having feet that contribute to one’s health and well-being.

Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m., offers a visual program by Dr. Jaffin highlighting the elements used by artists and what this contributes to our understanding of the Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Also on Feb. 6, but at 1:30 p.m., the Poetry Forge will meet exploring the work of Pablo Neruda.

The February Calendar of Events is ready for pick-up at the front desk.

All Island Yard Sale

We’ve been really pleased with the positive comments about the yard sale, and also with the number of people bringing items for the sale. Thank you, thank you. The best day of the week this month to bring items is Tuesday (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m). Next month, in February, it’s Tuesday and Thursday (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Saturday, Feb. 21 is the All Island Yard Sale and will take place on library grounds. This gives two ways to get the clutter out of your life in 2009 and help the Beach Library at the same time.

One option is to donate your items for the Library to sell. Another way is to rent a space and sell your own items. Pick up a rental form at the library front desk.

All space rental fees and proceeds of the yard sale go to the Library Construction Fund. Every dollar earned means that is a dollar we don’t need to borrow. Notice that our construction fund is growing. We also welcome donations directly to the fund. There’s a donation box on the table for the model. We are not timid in accepting donations as we realize the faster the Construction Fund grows, the quicker we are able to expand services. And no one will have any qualms about that.

About fines

Your timely return and care of borrowed materials makes it possible for others to enjoy the same services you do. Fines are only applied to materials that are not returned on time, lost or damaged. Monies collected from these fines and any fees collected, e.g., an item returned without the barcode, will incur a fee to replace it, go into the library budget. It is put directly into buying materials, such as mystery titles, children’s books, audio books and

How to DVDs

If it was our choice, we would opt to have all materials returned on time without damage and not need to deal with fines or fees at all. If you damage a title (and it usually happens without planning), please be honest and pay its replacement right away. Don’t try to leave it in the materials drop and hope it isn’t noticed or have another user experience the disappointment. How we treat each other almost always comes back to us.

Sherlock Holmes

It’s probably true that most of us identify Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with his Sherlock Holmes stories. It’s interesting that Doyle was concerned that these Holmes stories were keeping him from more important work and as time went on, he found himself more and more closely identified with Sherlock Holmes to the exclusion of his other works.

While visiting Reichenbach Falls in the northern Swiss Alps, Doyle decided that these magnificent falls would make a proper tomb for Sherlock Holmes. “The Adventure of the Final Problem” was first published in December of 1893 in Strand magazine. People were so upset that more than twenty thousand cancelled their subscription to The Strand magazine.

It wasn’t long before Sherlock Holmes reappeared, this time in “The Hound of the Baskervilles.”

A new biography of Conan Doyle, “The Adventures of Arthur Conan Doyle” by Russell Miller” (921 DOY) includes this side of Doyle relating to Sherlock Holmes but also includes the “other” Conan Doyle, the man whose long life was filled with adventures every bit as mysterious and sometimes as dangerous as the fictional Sherlock Holmes.

Library hours

Don’t remember library hours? Call for information. When we are closed, a recorder gives the hours of operation, either on 765-8162, or on 765-8163. Except for holidays, which would be mentioned on the recorder, we are open Monday and Wednesday from 9-8, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-1. We look forward to seeing you.