Lou's News & Reviews
December 23, 2009
Lopez Island Library selected as "one of America's star libraries" by
Libr ary Journal
In the Nov 15th issue of the Library Journal, the Lopez Island Library was named as "one of America's star libraries" in a national review, based on circulation of items, walk-in traffic, computer use and attendance at library events per capita. It just confirms what we at the library have long suspected, our islanders love their library. We'll strive to provide the best books, films, magazines, and music to keep our patrons happy! Click here for the full article in the Library Journal.
Holiday storytelling and music
December 30th - 11 am - 12 noon
What could be better for welcoming winter into our lives than a few hours around the fire with local storytelling masters sharing their love of words? Our annual December storytelling event will take place on Dec 30th at 11a.m. around the fireplace at the Lopez Island Library. Master storytellers Alie Smaalders and Rosie Sumner and friends. Storytelling, one of our oldest art forms, is like a more intimate form of theatre. Is there some winter story from your culture or family history you'd like to share? Contact Rosie about taking part in the rehearsals. Kip and Stanley Greenthal will be part of the "Polar Express" sharing their unique musical talents.
Adult Winter Reading Program
January 2nd through March 31st, 2010
You can ward of off the winter winds with the comfort of words by joining our Adult Winter Reading Program which starts January 2, 2010. It is all about sharing the favorite authors and stories you discover with your friends and neighbors. As an avid reader myself, I always get a kick out of a great literary find, a story so compelling I want others to read it so we can talk about it!
To take part, just write a review of the books you read and post it to the library website or email me at librarian@lopezlibrary.org. Each review enters you into the weekly drawing for prizes. One prize per week from local merchants such as Paper Scissors on the Rock, Lilies in the Valley, Caffe La Boheme and more. Friends of the Lopez Island Library are also donating money for prizes.
Open to readers/review writers 18 and over. The program will run until March 31st. Lou Pray, the library director, will announce the weekly prize winner on her radio show, Wednesdays at from 1-2pm on KLOI 102.9 FM. Reviews will be posted on the library's web page to give you an idea of what to read next.
Get your Food Handling traing at the library!
Restaurant owners and others in the food industry take note: certification in Food Handling can now be done at the Lopez Island Library. The San Juan County Public Health folks have installed a special station for completing the food handling certification test online. These are located just outside the library community room. The test takes approximately 50 minutes, just print off your results and hand them in at the library desk with your $10.00 handling fee. The county will send your card in the mail. Now you don't have to leave the island to complete your food handling training.
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