The ole’ community has been lively at its best. The Library is starting to regain that energy too. We have some exciting happenings that are up and comin and we just know that you will be chompin at the bit to get out and have some fun. We certainly hope you enjoyed your summer and were able to do some relaxin because we are recharged at the library and ready to go Mach 1.
Starting Monday September 13 we will reinvent our Book Discussion group. Well not exactly reinvent it, but once again we will gather a lively crew of readers to discuss books. So if you are interested in joining our little group and sharing in some mighty fine adventures and conversations about the book you read, give us a call, find out the skinny and enjoy some of our little bits of treats we enjoy now and again. Our first book of the season is ‘Hidden Figures’ by Margot Lee Shetterly.
“You’ve heard the names John Glenn, Alan Shepard and Neil Armstrong. What about Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, Dorothy Vaughan, Kathryn Peddrew, Sue Wilder, Eunice Smith or Barbara Holley? Most Americans have no idea that from the 1940s through the 1960s, a cadre of African-American women formed part of the country’s space work force, or that this group—mathematical ground troops in the Cold War—helped provide NASA with the raw computing power it needed to dominate the heavens.” ‘Hidden Figures’ is the untold story of the African-American women mathematicians who helped win the space race.
Story Hour will revamp in September so if you are interested in bringing a fledgling reader stop in on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Stay tuned for a more definitive date. This is a lively little bunch that always seems to have a fun time reading and creating a craft. Feel free to stop on by and join in because we always have a barrel of fun. If anyone would like to volunteer to host story hour, we are always looking for substitute hostesses. It takes up a whole hour of a week, so it is not terribly time consuming. Call 468-2848 if you would like more information on this wonderful opportunity to interact with the young ones in the community. Once again it will be a delight to see the little ones exploring our reading niches and all the new books.
Then on a very definite note we are going to be causing some ruckus and some mighty fast toe tappin. It’s time for those toe-tappin shoes cause music is a comin. We’re livening up the library and raisin the roof. The Wedsworth Memorial Library is pleased to once again welcome acclaimed Celtic fingerstyle guitarist Jerry Barlow in concert. Jerry Barlow will return Tuesday October 12th at 6:30 p.m. There will be ample opportunity for some sing-along, some toe tapping and even some step dancing if audience members are so inclined! So put it on your calendar and watch out cause we just might be dancin in the street!
This September realizes the 20th anniversary of one of this country’s worst disasters. The Library has developed a display to memorialize the horrendous events of 9-11. These events changed lives. For many we remember where we were and what we were doing on that September day. But many young people have no knowledge. They do not remember watching the planes crash and the horrific aftermath. For older Americans, in contrast, 9/11 remains a vivid memory.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum pays tribute to the victims and honors the survivors of the September 11, 2001. It “stands as a beacon of healing and renewal – a physical embodiment of the compassion we showed to one another, the resolve we demonstrated to the world, and how, in the face of unfathomable loss, we rose as one. During this 20th anniversary year, we will share the history and lessons learned with a new generation, teach them about the ongoing repercussions of the 9/11 attacks, and inspire the world with memories of our fortitude, strength, and resilience.” Stop by and remember.
We’ll also be helping the DAR celebrate Constitution Day throughout September. Constitution Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is observed on September 17, the day the U.S. Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution in 1787. Wonder what our forefathers would think about us now. Enough said about that! But seriously be thankful we have the freedoms we do. You may not like what is happin, but at least you have the freedom to express the dislike.
Once again we will be privileged to bring you our annual Book sale October16th and 17th. We have had a HUGE influx of such a variety of wonderful reads. There will be large selections of just about everything. Then there is the mystery area that will leave you in suspense. We will be cooking in the back section of the sale trying to craft a do it yourself area. And we will have projects you can pick up to help you travel the long road of winter. Then there is always that delicious soup and homemade bread. We are looking for volunteers for set up and tear down, and to help in the kitchen. If you are interested, please give us a call. Those who volunteer are always treated to special little extras.
We filed our flight plan, successfully left the gate, were cleared for takeoff, and went air borne. However we had no pilot. All in the name of celebrating National Aviation Day.
Please remember you can’t enjoy the Library if you don’t remember we change to winter hours the day after Labor Day. Just a reminder: we change to winter hours on Tuesday, September 6. Hours will be: Monday 9-1; 2-6, Tuesday 9-1; 3-5, Wednesday – Friday 2-5. Stay cool and be cool at the Library.