At a Glance
- Monday, September 5 – Labor Day, library is closed
- Monday, September 12 – Story times resume
- Wednesday, September 28 – Book Group, 7:00pm at the library
- Wednesday, October 5 – Annual Board Meeting, 7:00pm at the library
Labor Day
Please note that the library will be closed on Monday, September 5, celebrating Labor Day. However, it will be open on the day before, Sunday, September 4.
Story Times Resume
After a summer break, story times will resume beginning Monday, September 12 with Chrissy Zidle leading the children in songs, games and weaving her enthusiastic energy throughout this fun time spent together. The times are:
- Baby Time (birth – 18 months) meets Mondays at 10am.
- Toddler Time (18 – 36 months) meets on Wednesdays; first session at 10am and second session at 11am.
- Preschool Time meets on Mondays at 11am.
For more information, call the library at 655-4283.
Book Group
The reading group will meet at the library on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00pm. The book chosen for September is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Henrietta Lacks was a poor Southern tobacco farmer whose cancer cells (known as HeLa) were taken without her knowledge before her death. The HeLa cells - became one of the most important tools in medicine, yet Henrietta Lacks remained virtually unknown.
This book is a fascinating story of Henrietta Lack’s life, the multi-million dollar industry of selling human biological materials, the history of experimentation on human life, the birth of bioethics, and the legal battles over whether we control the stuff we are made of.
We welcome all new members who love reading and enjoy sharing their thoughts and ideas with our informal group. The book will be available upon request at the library. For more information call the library at 655-4283.
Annual Board Meeting
The annual board meeting will take place at the library on Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00pm. There will be a review of the year and election of trustees and officers. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
Book Sale
The Annual Book Sale has come to an end, and we wish to thank all those whose generous donations made it possible to have such a variety of material for all interests and ages.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped organize, set up and worked the sale, but most of all, thanks to all of you who purchased the materials and helped make a success of one of our major fundraisers.
Due to the generosity of our patrons, there were more book donations than space, therefore once the annual book sale materials are cleared out, we will have a Fall Book Sale of all new items. So be sure to come by to look over the new selection and get your books for winter reading. Some of these books are in such perfect condition and will make wonderful gifts for the holidays.
Fabulous Flowers
All those who have come to the library this summer, have seen and enjoyed the lovely flowers in the large planters on the lawn and the beautiful hanging plant by the door. We have the Hawthorne Garden Club to thank once again for this service, which they have provided for a number of years.
Our thanks also go to Irene Morris, who faithfully kept everything watered and fresh throughout the hot summer months. How fortunate we are to have such generous people!
The Smartest Card
So many cards fill our wallets, pockets and pocketbooks. We need them to shop, to call, to charge etc. There is one special, small green card that doesn’t cost a cent and opens worlds of wonder and delight. It can be a source for a lifetime of learning, bring culture and art into your life, take you away for hours of enjoyment and teach any number of things to enrich your life.
Also while getting your youngsters school materials together, remember that this little free card is the most important school supply of all. This is your library card!
The American Library Association has designated September as Library Card Sign-Up Month and the Raymond Village Library wants to be sure your family has a library card. Kids can go the library to get homework help and borrow books. They can also check- out music, DVDs and use the Internet, all for free.
New residents and those who have not been in for a while are also invited to come in and sign-up for a card.