Local poets read work Thursday at Beach library
Weekly Activities
Preschool Story Hour for children on Wednesday, March 31, at 10:30 a.m.
Celebrate National Poetry Month gathering on Thursday, April 1, at 1:30 p.m. This celebration is a special time to appreciate both local and national talent. Local Poets Doris Kovach and Harry Whipple will share works. Jeff Gibson and Corinne Thwing will talk about and read excerpts from U.S. poets. Highly recommended for both poetry enthusiasts and for those who haven’t yet enjoyed poetry.
Scrapbooking Crop on Monday, April 5, at 6:00 p.m. This session provides time to either get started on a scrapbook with ideas to move ahead, or develop more pages for a current one you’ve working on.
Tuesday, April 6, finds Beach resident and historian Jean Gottlieb sharing interesting twists and turns of Beach history. Delve into Beach History at 10:30 a.m. will also offer the opportunity to purchase a paperback keepsake edition of “Coconuts & Coquinas,” just available.
Upcoming Activities
Next week Wednesday, April 7, during Easter week, we have a special Family Fun time at 10:30 a.m. Chip Withrow, acoustic performer, brings his high-spirited, warm family oriented, interactive performing style to this special time for children and families.
Those seeking to create a unique piece of jewelry have a chance via the Jewelry Making class, on April 8, at 1:30 p.m. Pre-register and $10 materials fee.
Similiarly, those seeking to create a custom greeting card can join in the Cardmaking class on April 12, at 1:30 p.m. Pre-register and $4 materials fee.
Laxness
If you’re looking for a new author and new adventure in reading, look to the works of Halldor Laxness. Most of his works are in reissue as he already was Nobel Laureate in 1955. There’s his “Independent People,” or “Iceland’s Bell.” Consider also “Under the Glacier” or “The Great Weaver from Kashmir” (all to be found in CL LAX).
Laxness is sometimes grim, sometimes funny, and often captivating. If the recent back-room deals and discord in Congress regarding health care has got you down, consider what Laxness said about politics-“It’s just a little dust here and there on the floor of the croft, at times a little distraction. The story unfolds outside and above and all around them and in its enormous weight little concerns them.” Laxness’ works await!
Snowbirds Leaving
We appreciate our winter residents and know many use the library. Please, as you do your leaving details, double-check that your library account is clear and that everything is returned. Also, if you put any titles on hold that you won’t be here for in the coming months, please release that hold. Thanks.
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 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We look forward to seeing you.