Fishing and kayaking talks among the weekly activities at Beach library
Weekly Activities
n Preschool Story Hour on Wednesday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m.
n Knitting on Wednesday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m.
n Celebrate Florida! presentation on Thursday, April 2, at 10:30 a.m.
n Basic Fishing Tips on Friday, April 3, at 10:30 a.m.
n Road Scholar, Robert Frost on Friday, April 3 at 1:30 p.m.
n Scrapbook Crop on Monday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m.
n Kayaking on Tuesday, April 7, at 10:30 a.m.
Activity Details
Knitters gather on Wednesday, April 1, and again on April 15. The group is not only knitting well together but finding the time a morale booster. New knitters are welcome.
Edwina Raffa and Annelle Rigsby present an interesting glimpse into Florida’s history by focusing on Chief Osceola and Henry Flagler, two famous Floridians who influenced the direction of Florida. Their 45-minute interactive program on April 2 is well geared both to the young and young-at-heart.
Local fisherman and captain Mike Denegre will share pointers about fishing and specifically in local waters, on April 3.
It’s a rare experience to be able to meet a person from the past in the context of their times and personality. Road Scholar Jo List will help us do that, on April 3, as she shares a perspective into the life and times of Robert Frost.
Scrapbookers have another work session to keep moving on a current project on April 6. Pre-register. Those wanting to get started would do well to participate to get pointers from experienced scrapbookers Angie Frantz and Carole Vasterling.
Dwight Locke, certified kayak instructor will open the world of kayaking on April 7. He will include not only pointers about kayak operation, safety and selection, but also how to fish from a kayak. He will end with a show & tell session utilizing a lifesize kayak.
Safety & Children
You may have heard or read about discussion pertaining to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act as interpreted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. They originally indicated they were going to require testing for all books to protect children from lead. Most of the public found the interpretation short-sighted and some have gone so far as to call it absolutely stupid.
The Association of American Publishers conducted extensive testing and noted that all lead levels were below even the level established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Additional research has also shown that there is no health risk from books published, even for those before 1985.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, our premier medical overseer, says any dangers from lead in children’s books is slight.
It’s sad when a Commission uses its Counsel’s opinion to sidestep common sense. Thankfully, cooler heads are prevailing.
Needed More Than Ever
It is commonplace to find articles relating to libraries such as “Business Brisk at Area Libraries” written by Annie Gowen, Washington Post Staff Writer, or “Libraries Stressed, Yet Needed More than Ever” written by Alicia Caldwell, Denver Post Staff Writer.
The Beach Library, like most public libraries, is finding usage increasing. The economic times are urging some people back to libraries. We are glad to respond and have every intention of staying on board. Prognosticators had not long ago written off libraries as another likely victim of the digital age but studies soon showed that more people were using library resources.
We have dealt with a 7 percent reduction in operating budget in the current operating year and are bracing for a higher reduction next year. We know that others in the community have felt the economic slowdown. Still, if you are able to support us in large or small ways, please use that opportunity. Public libraries have always been-and need to remain-institutions that democratize access to information and knowledge. It’s disheartening to hear of Florida libraries that are closing an extra day a week or curtailing hours or staff, all of this at a time when people are flocking to libraries.
Worthwhile Titles
Make it a point to read at least one of these treasures:
(1) “The Road to Monticello: the life and mind of Thomas Jefferson” (921 JEF). Jefferson is probably one of most widely read presidents, and the author, Kevin Hayes, charts the course of Jefferson’s thought from his earliest to his final days. You’ll likely have a clearer picture of Jefferson by the time you’re finished with these 738 pages.
(2) “Dumbfounded” (921 ROT) written by Matt Rothschild, a writer and high school teacher living in our state, talks about the author’s growing up years and offers a memoir the reader is likely to remember. Rothschild grabs the reader’s attention with humor that one can easily be so mesmerized by the story that one doesn’t notice the end of the story coming. His characters are rich with feeling and personality so much at times that, were it not for the humor, one would wonder if this was fiction.
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 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We look forward to seeing you.
Fishing and kayaking talks among the weekly activities at Beach library
Weekly Activities
n Preschool Story Hour on Wednesday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m.
n Knitting on Wednesday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m.
n Celebrate Florida! presentation on Thursday, April 2, at 10:30 a.m.
n Basic Fishing Tips on Friday, April 3, at 10:30 a.m.
n Road Scholar, Robert Frost on Friday, April 3 at 1:30 p.m.
n Scrapbook Crop on Monday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m.
n Kayaking on Tuesday, April 7, at 10:30 a.m.
Activity Details
Knitters gather on Wednesday, April 1, and again on April 15. The group is not only knitting well together but finding the time a morale booster. New knitters are welcome.
Edwina Raffa and Annelle Rigsby present an interesting glimpse into Florida’s history by focusing on Chief Osceola and Henry Flagler, two famous Floridians who influenced the direction of Florida. Their 45-minute interactive program on April 2 is well geared both to the young and young-at-heart.
Local fisherman and captain Mike Denegre will share pointers about fishing and specifically in local waters, on April 3.
It’s a rare experience to be able to meet a person from the past in the context of their times and personality. Road Scholar Jo List will help us do that, on April 3, as she shares a perspective into the life and times of Robert Frost.
Scrapbookers have another work session to keep moving on a current project on April 6. Pre-register. Those wanting to get started would do well to participate to get pointers from experienced scrapbookers Angie Frantz and Carole Vasterling.
Dwight Locke, certified kayak instructor will open the world of kayaking on April 7. He will include not only pointers about kayak operation, safety and selection, but also how to fish from a kayak. He will end with a show & tell session utilizing a lifesize kayak.
Safety & Children
You may have heard or read about discussion pertaining to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act as interpreted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. They originally indicated they were going to require testing for all books to protect children from lead. Most of the public found the interpretation short-sighted and some have gone so far as to call it absolutely stupid.
The Association of American Publishers conducted extensive testing and noted that all lead levels were below even the level established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Additional research has also shown that there is no health risk from books published, even for those before 1985.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, our premier medical overseer, says any dangers from lead in children’s books is slight.
It’s sad when a Commission uses its Counsel’s opinion to sidestep common sense. Thankfully, cooler heads are prevailing.
Needed More Than Ever
It is commonplace to find articles relating to libraries such as “Business Brisk at Area Libraries” written by Annie Gowen, Washington Post Staff Writer, or “Libraries Stressed, Yet Needed More than Ever” written by Alicia Caldwell, Denver Post Staff Writer.
The Beach Library, like most public libraries, is finding usage increasing. The economic times are urging some people back to libraries. We are glad to respond and have every intention of staying on board. Prognosticators had not long ago written off libraries as another likely victim of the digital age but studies soon showed that more people were using library resources.
We have dealt with a 7 percent reduction in operating budget in the current operating year and are bracing for a higher reduction next year. We know that others in the community have felt the economic slowdown. Still, if you are able to support us in large or small ways, please use that opportunity. Public libraries have always been-and need to remain-institutions that democratize access to information and knowledge. It’s disheartening to hear of Florida libraries that are closing an extra day a week or curtailing hours or staff, all of this at a time when people are flocking to libraries.
Worthwhile Titles
Make it a point to read at least one of these treasures:
(1) “The Road to Monticello: the life and mind of Thomas Jefferson” (921 JEF). Jefferson is probably one of most widely read presidents, and the author, Kevin Hayes, charts the course of Jefferson’s thought from his earliest to his final days. You’ll likely have a clearer picture of Jefferson by the time you’re finished with these 738 pages.
(2) “Dumbfounded” (921 ROT) written by Matt Rothschild, a writer and high school teacher living in our state, talks about the author’s growing up years and offers a memoir the reader is likely to remember. Rothschild grabs the reader’s attention with humor that one can easily be so mesmerized by the story that one doesn’t notice the end of the story coming. His characters are rich with feeling and personality so much at times that, were it not for the humor, one would wonder if this was fiction.
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 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We look forward to seeing you.