Month: November 2014

Currently, the library has on loan 3 large displays from the Illinois Society of the War of 1812.  This group has as part of its mission to locate and place markers on graves of veterans of the War of 1812.  The panels show photos of society members, newly found and marked graves and the descendants of some of the veterans of that long ago and sometimes forgotten war.  If you know of an unmarked grave of a veteran of the War of 1812, you are asked to email the information to rwridenour@wildblue.net.  No veteran should ever be forgotten!

Thursday Nov. 20 about 20 youngsters, their parents and grandparents enjoyed “Build-A-Book” at the library.  The event was led by 4-H junior leaders Jeana and Valerie.  They helped the kids decorate notebooks to take home and write their own stories in later.  Then the ladies shared some of their favorite stories by reading to the children.  Finally, kids were able to check out books to bring home to read to their families.  All who attended received a goody bag of drinks, snacks and good ideas for enjoying many more family reading nights in their own homes.

Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30 pm Fr. Jack Frerker will be here to read from his latest book, “Colors”.  This is his first children’s book.  He’ll answer readers’ questions and have books for sale.

Thursday, November 20 is Family Reading Night.  Join us at 7pm to build your own book.  Materials will be provided for decorating and beginning to write your very own book.  We’ll also have stories and snacks.  If you can’t be with us on the 20th, at least try to spend a short while as a family reading together some time that day and every day!

The library will be closed Tuesday, November 11, in celebration of Veterans Day.  We thank all those who have served our country and hope you enjoy this day in your honor.