Local group adopts project to help library fund
Weekly Activities
Preschool Story Hour for children on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 10:30 a.m.
Jewelry Making class also on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Basic Computers class on Thursday, Aug. 26, at 10:30 a.m.
Activities
The Jewelry Making class is meeting Wednesday, Aug. 25, in the evening to allow those with committed day schedules to enjoy this creative endeavor. Each participant, with the directions of Marguerite Ranney, will create a necklace or bracelet. Pre-registration and $10 materials fee.
Those who want to understand the basics of computers better are advised to register for the class on Aug. 26.
Upcoming Activity
Card making class will meet Thursday, Sept. 2 at 10:30 a.m. to make specialized, unique cards that fit the situation perfectly. Pre-register and $4 materials fee.
Community Rug
The Knitting and Needlework Group, which meets the first and third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., has adopted a project to benefit the Library Construction Fund.
The goal is to have community members gather in the conference room starting on Wednesday, Sept. 1 and 15, and continuing in October and beyond until the rug is finished. The rug is an opportunity for artisans to join in as well as have fun sharing ideas and conversation. See poster just inside the front entrance for the progress to date.
Book Discussion
The Book Discussion group shared their experience of a light, summer read “Something Missing” by Matthew Dicks (DIC). They looked at the life of Matthew Dicks- married, degrees in English and Educational Technology, having had dramatic experiences, e.g. died twice before the age of 18, being revived by paramedics both times, and how various aspects are autobiographical in his work.
Dicks’ gift lies in his ability to take superficially eccentric people and use their peculiarities to make them lovable human beings. His second title, “Unexpectedly, Milo” (On Order) is being released this month, and he’s busy working on a third.
Grasping History
“A People’s History of the United States” by Howard Zinn (973 ZIN) gets looked at often, not necessarily being read from cover to cover but searched for a comment on particular events of history. It first appeared in 1980 and has spawned various spin-offs.
If you haven’t looked at, consider also reading “Howard Zinn on History” (901 ZIN).
As we approach the 100th anniversary of WWI, just as the last traces of that conflict are lost to living memory, there are works offering timely insights on the experiences of the war’s causalities, actual and spiritual. Among them, consider “The Remains of Company D” (On Order) and “14-18: understanding the Great War” (940.3 AUD).
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, we are open Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We look forward to seeing you.