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March 2004 Reading Library is well into its book-discussion series. We've read and talked about 2 books and are reading the 3rd as of this writing. The last 2 dates for discussion are March 17 & March 31. If anyone is interested, you may join in at any time. Walter Mendoza does a terrific job leading the series every year. The winter program, "A Sliver of Summer," was a great success. We had 27 children and 10 adults show up for stories, songs, crafts, snacks, and prizes. Thanks to all who helped: Heather Findlay, Linda Findlay, Lisa Kaija, Colleen O'Connell, and Karen Appleton. We hope to do it again next year. We've also enjoyed hosting the 3rd and 4th grade class throughout the school year. They visit the library for readings and the checking out of books every 2 weeks. The K-2 class visited before the winter weather set in, and we hope to have them back in the spring. It is rewarding to get to know the kids and to help instill in them a love for reading. The library is hoping to present a live animal program, "Raptor Encounter," in May. The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will provide the birds and a speaker. It is a program for all ages. I'll provide specific information when it is available. The library has purchased 3 new bean-bag chairs, 15 small seat-cushions, and a new game-board for the children's room, in addition to many new book purchases. Some of these include Brundibar, with illustrations by Maurice Sendak; The White House (an illustrated history), by Catherine Grace; Surprising Sharks, by Nicola Davies; Inkheart, by Cornelia Funke; and Dinosaur Mummies, by Kelly Halls. New books for adults include Pompeii, by Robert Harris; Thomas Jefferson, by Richard Bernstein; Astronomy Encyclopedia (A-Z guide to the universe); and Dating Dead Men, by Harley Jane Kozak. A reminder that the library has expanded its Saturday hours. The library is now open from 10 A.M to 2 P.M. Operating hours during the week are Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 7 P.M. (closed 3:30 P.M. to 4 P.M.). The email address is reading.public.library@adelphia.net. A couple of items on library service. If Reading Library does not own a particular book, you may still get a copy through interlibrary loan. I can borrow the book for you from another library anywhere in the state. It will be sent here in the mail and will be available to you for check-out for up to a month. And, if there are people in the community who cannot make it to the library because of physical disability or debilitating illness, I will be happy to bring materials to your home. Just call the library at 484-5588. Last, there is a suggestion box inside the library, near the front door. If you have any suggestions, requests, or complaints, please feel free to drop in a note. I will be checking the box regularly and will consider any idea that helps to improve library service.
Cordially,
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