Library News: October 26th, 2023
This week, the library is featuring two non-fiction works.
This Writer...by Dolph Simons. This book chronicles the humble beginning of the Simons newspaper legacy. It starts in 1887, when a Civil War widow, Jennie Bessie Simons, abandoned her Kansas claim and invested instead in a small newspaper for her 16-year-old son, Wilford Collins "Collie" Simons. As "this writer," W.C. Simons, his son Dolph Sr., and grandson Dolph Simons, Ir., each reported and editorialized views of some of the most important and historic events of his time. The small newspaper became The World Company, the Simons' information enterprise. Their journalistic work spanned the entire era of modern journalism from the frontier press to the Information Age. The book also chronicles the Simons' personal and professional stories that paralleled, intersected, and influenced the evolution of the newspaper industry in this country.
The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl. In this delightful book, Renkl delivers a literary devotional: fifty-two chapters that follow the creatures and plants in her own backyard over the course of a year. Renkl has a unique way of tying what she sees in the backyard to everyday life experiences. She spies a crow on New Year's Day, and its resourcefulness and sense of community sets a theme for her year. Lingering bluebirds in December, revisiting the nest box they used in spring, present a portrait of joy and grief—joy in the ongoing pleasures of the natural world, and grief over winters that end too soon and songbirds that grow fewer and fewer. Along the way, the reader also glimpses the changing rhythms of human life. Grown children, unexpectedly home during the pandemic, prepare to depart once again. Birdsong and night-blooming flowers evoke generations past. There are fifty-two original color artworks by the author's brother, Billy Renkl which enhance the reader's experience.
Upcoming events:
Yoga with Dave Sivley, October 9 - Nov 27, Mondays at 6:30 PM. Bring your mat, water and a towel along with $5.00 per session payable to Dave.
Halloween, October 31st! Enter the children's area from the ramp on Main St for a fun (NOT frightful) celebration with treats, popcorn & a coloring contest! Enter the main library from Burney St if you dare to attend our undead prom. Zombies, ghosts & more are back from beyond the grave to attend THE event of the season! Hours of Halloween at the library will match the village trick or treat hours! We are in need of volunteers & donations of individually wrapped candy & prizes!
Preschool Story Hour, Wednesdays 10:15 AM. Stories, music, movement & crafts for ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers.
Game Night AND Movies & Popcorn, November 29th, the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. We'll have fresh popcorn and a movie during game night! All ages are welcome!
First Thursday Book Club 2023, November 2, 2023, 12 NOON-1 PM. Join others to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others.
The Composition of Compost, Thursday, Oct 26th at 4 PM. Abby David from Huss Project/CINO will bring unique nature and gardening activities for students in 5-8 grades. Snacks will be provided!
Crochet Class, instructed by Korinne New. Bring 1 skein #4 medium weight yarn (lighter color is recommended for visibility), crochet hook size 5 or 5.5 mm, scissors. Thursdays, October 19th-November 9th at 6:00 PM.
Lego at the Library, Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with our Lego & Duplo collections! All ages are welcome (but parents are responsible for preventing choking risks for small children)! Donations of gently-used Legos will be greatly appreciated!