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June 2004 The library will hold its annual book sale across the street in the old Universalist church. The sale will take place on Sunday, June 27, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., during Reading's Independence Day celebration. Book donations are welcome as long as the books are in good condition. If a book has mold, discoloration, a broken spine, filthy covers, or missing pages, it should go to the dump. Thanks to David Morse for hosting the library's Sugarhouse Hopping program in late March. The turnout was small, but Mr. Morse's enthusiasm never waned as he took us through the syrup-making process. There were samples, as promised, but a hinted-at discount for the librarian on a maple syrup purchase failed to materialize. The Upper Valley Music Center's Spring Quartet , featuring Reading's own Russell McCumber, performed at the library in early May. We had a nice crowd. The chandeliers, a bit of a breeze through the open windows, and a soft rain provided a perfect backdrop for the music. Florence Cook won the raffle, which netted the library $120 dollars. Thanks to all who purchased tickets. Thanks as well to Juliet Tuck-Polaczyk, who provided a vase of fragrant flowers for the occasion. Also in May, the Vermont Institute of Natural Science presented A Raptor Encounter at the library. The program included three live birds, touchable artifacts, and a talk by a VINS staff member, who also answered questions about the birds. The 3rd & 4th grade class from Reading Elementary School paid its last visit to the library a couple of weeks ago. They had been coming over periodically to check out books. Thanks to Kim Phillips-Humphrey and to all the kids for making the visits so rewarding for me. The trustees and I have also encouraged the use of the building for tutoring sessions, homework groups, things like that. Even if you're just looking for a place to play cards, come on in. There has been some work done to the building. Some of the wiring was antiquated and a possible fire hazard. The power generated was not sufficient to run the copier, computer, printer, lights, etc., resulting in frequent power outages. The wiring has been upgraded and more circuits have been provided. Also, the top step, just outside the library, was in poor shape. It was taken out with a jackhammer, and new concrete was poured. At the end of May, I received my Certificate of Librarianship from the Vermont Department of Libraries at a ceremony in Burlington. In addition to the certificate, I received a free boxed lunch. We have many new books at the library, and more are on the way. Some new titles now available include Gatekeeper, by Archer Mayor; The Girl's Guide to Starting Your Own Business, by Caitlin Friedman & Kimberly Yorio; The Collected Stories of Jeffery Deaver; and Universe on a T-Shirt (The Quest for the Theory of Everything), by Dan Falk. I want to thank Jane Philpin, Cornelia Sanderson, and Laura Griggs for filling in for me while I was on vacation. Heather and I took our 6-month-old daughter down to Tennessee, where my parents live. I adore New England in general, and Vermont in particular, but it is sometimes a hard thing to be far from family. And thanks to Junior Sanderson. He has been a friend to the library for many years and a friend to me the last three. He'll be spending the majority of his time now a bit farther up the road, but I hope to spar with him just as often as before. The library is open on Saturdays from 10 A.M. until 2 P.M. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon until 7 P.M. (closed 3:30 to 4:00). The phone number is 484-5588. The e-mail address is reading.public.library@adelphia.net.
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