Check out the collection of dolls at Beach library
Weekly activity details
Family Time is scheduled for Wednesday, April 7, at 10:30 a.m. This is intended as a special time for Beach families who have visiting family members as well as families who are visiting during Easter week. Featured is Chip Withrow, acoustic performer who involves his audience via his high-spirited, interactive style. Available will be music to delight the soul and crafts to engage the mind and body.
Jewelry Making class will take place on Thursday, April 8, at 1:30 p.m. Each person who pre-registers and the $10 materials fee will have an opportunity to create a unique piece of jewelry. See poster for range of options.
At 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 12, the Card-making class will concentrate on creating a unique greeting card. Choose any occasion or be inspired to make one for your next special occasion. Pre-register and $4 materials fee.
Inspired by her intense love for the island and fellow islanders, artist Carrie Hill on Tuesday, April 12 at 1:30 p.m. will share “Poems from the Angel’s Eye.”
Upcoming Events
Knitters meet all year long-on the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month. The group has a lot of fun in recent months and has become a special time to share ideas and just enjoy conversation while knitting.
At times we know only generic ideas about events, including even national celebrations like Earth Day. Georgia Shatki-Hill, on April 22, will share fascinating accounts-both about its origin and her personal twists and turns relating to Earth Day.
Dolls
You may be aware that the library has an inviting collection of dolls from throughout the world displayed on the second floor. This week we added a gift of nine mini dolls from the American Girl line. These historical characters aim to teach aspects of American history through a book series from the perspective of a nine year old girl living in that time period. Although the books are written for 8 to 13 year olds, they cover significant topics such as alcoholism, animal abuse, child abuse, war, slavery and poverty.
The dolls, a gift from Beach resident Elizabeth Mangan, display both the American girl doll and accompanying mini book. In our juvenile collection, you can find many of the American girl books, e.g., “Addy Learns a Lesson” (J POR), “Changes for Josefina” (J TRI), “Felicity’s Surprise” (J TRI) and “Meet Kit” (J TRI). Adjoining these titles on the shelves will be other American girl selections.
Thanks
Special thanks to all who have sent in Building Fund gifts or dropped a donation in the Construction Fund donation box near the model on display in the library. Your kindness is needed and appreciated.
Library Hours
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.