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From the library By Janice Sharp, director Last Updated: September 06, 2018 Story times, Brick Clubs begin next week Everyone looks forward to the Labor Day weekend, including library staff. Most think of it as a day or a weekend to take off for the lake or some other fun spot. Labor Day was created by the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It is an annual national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. The first recognition came in 1885 by the state of New York. In 1884, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories. Originally, the labor unions were the beneficiaries of the holiday. Now, almost all people employed can enjoy the benefit of the holiday. However, we should acknowledge those individuals who were required to be at their places of employment on this holiday and all others. The first thoughts probably go to medical personnel and law enforcement, then those in transportation, food service and workers in stores that encourage shoppers to come and shop. The list could go on and on. It's impossible to thank all the workers we can think of, but we should certainly pray for their safety as they work for us. The last books have been packed and moved from the old library. The last title packed was "Books May Kill You!" A more true statement was never made. We now have a mass of boxes of books waiting for shelves at our new library but at least we know the books are all here. We will now work at the old building to prepare for our book sale and the sale of extra furniture and shelving. The sale will begin Sept. 18 and run, Monday through Friday, until Sept. 28. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily but closed Sept. 22 during Fall Festival. Buyers for the shelving should be bring their tools for dismantling the shelves. We have been advised by the city that the building at 321 West First will be auctioned off sometime in October. The preschool story times will begin Sept. 11 for children up to 2 years of age. The story times on Wednesdays or Thursdays are for children of any age not yet in kindergarten. The story times follow the school year in that if there is no school, there will be no story time. Story times are held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Parents or caregivers are included in the sessions. The Brick Clubs will begin at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 13. The Junior Brick Club is for children age 2 to 5, and the Brick Club will be for children ages 6 through 12. Any participant age 7 or younger must be accompanied by a caregiver age 12 or above. Regular times for the Brick Clubs will be 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. each Thursday. All Lego bricks will be provided. However, if someone has Legos to donate, we would love to add them to our collection. Do you want to be more involved in support of the library? Consider becoming an active Friend. Individuals who contributed money for the construction of the community center/library are already lifetime members of the Friends. The difficult work is past, and we're now planning activities to keep the building in use as much of the time as possible. The Friends meet monthly, usually on the last Wednesday of each month. The September meeting, however, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19 to accommodate schedules of several people. Come and join in the planning of programs. This is your building; use it. Upcoming events Sept. 10 — Library Board meeting Sept. 11 — Preschool story time, up to age 2 Sept. 12 — Preschool story time, up to age 5 Sept. 13 — Preschool story time, up to age 5 Sept. 13 — Brick Clubs Sept. 15 — Batman Day Sept. 18 — City Council Sept. 18 — Sale of books, furniture and shelving at old library Sept. 19 — Friends meeting Sept. 21&22 — Fall Festival |
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