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Lou Pray, director Director and head librarian, Lou Pray, tells all about the library, Lopez, and beyond...

Lopez Library -December 2008

We're open again - Welcome back!

Yes, the library is open again and busier than ever. Come check out the new library arrivals that just kept coming in while we were closed and also check out the library's holiday trimmings and rejuvenated floors and interiors. We so missed seeing our loyal library patrons walking through the doors and the happy faces when a much anticipated book, film, or CD was ready to take home. We are glad to have you back! Many thanks to the following helping hands (and backs) during the library renovations. We couldn't have done it without you!

Steve Adams
Adrienne Adams
Cheryl Harlan
Dave Anderson
Dawn Rachel
The Friends of the Lopez Island Library
LIHS French Club
John Pray
Lopez Island Library staff: Rosie Sumner, Karen Rogers, and Judy Welker (patient souls, all)
White Bear (for delicious treats to fuel the workers)

Karen Alexander's Historic Quilt Collection Back - through January 2nd.

Good news for quilt and history lovers, Karen Alexander's Historic Quilt Collection will be back on display at the library until Jan 2nd. Given the sanding of the floors and other particles floating through the air, Karen wisely took down these delicate vintage quilts during the remodel. Karen, who is Quilt historian and President of the Quilters Hall of Fame, is sharing a truly amazing collection of quilts from decades gone by!

Check out our web page for photos of a select few of these treasures. My personal favorite display was designed by Ruby Short McKim (1891-1976). The twenty-eight different bird patterns were published as a series in a 1928 newspaper. The beauty and brightness of the blue and white patterned quilt was a standout from this quilt lover's point of view. Karen has also provided us a historical outline on the art of quilting. The community is very fortunate to have these on display.Come and see!

Saturday Matinee - December 20th - Gypsy Caravan

An audience favorite at film festivals worldwide, GYPSY CARAVAN is a gorgeous surround-sound celebration of misery and oppression turned into music. GYPSY CARAVAN is a dazzling display of the musical world of the Roma, juxtaposed to the real world they live in. This rich feature documentary celebrates the luscious music of top international Gypsy performers and interweaves stirring real life tales of their home life and social background. Shot by documentary icon Albert Maysles, the film takes place on tour in Europe and in the USA during the Gypsy Caravan concert tour, as well as on location in Spain, Macedonia, Romania and India. picture of Alie Smaalders telling a story in front fo the library fireplace

Winter Storytelling - Dec. 28th

Fancy some hot cider and the warmth and wonder of a well-told tale by the fire? Join us Dec 28th for our annual Wintertime Storytelling event at 2:00 pm. This is storytelling for all ages. Revel in the music and musical cadences of master storytellers Alie Smaalders, Kip Greenthal, Rosie Sumner, Stanley Greenthal (& his music). Stories include The Polar Express & many others. Admission is free.

Teen Movie Night - January 3rd - 5:30pm

Dark Night movie poster At 5:30 pm The Dark Knight - PG-13 -is a sequel to BATMAN BEGINS and "dark" is the operative word. "Explosive" is another word that applies both to the action, the pyrotechnics and the performances, especially the Joker (Heath Ledger), who wants to unite the local crime honchos to bring down Batman (Christian Bale) but mostly the Joker just wants to see the world burn.

Lou Pray, Library Director

Lopez Island Library District

P O Box 770

Lopez Island, WA 98261

(360)468-2265 (phone)

Email: lpray@lopezlibrary.org