Many thanks to all those involved in making the 2024 Earth Fest Celebration a success. The displays by Mrs. Horne’s Native Ed class; the interactive displays by the ACRES Group; and also displays by Alger Soil Conservation District, John Forslin and the Climate Reality Project, the Alger County Seed Library, and the Mather Elementary students with their super neat Nature Haikus, all made the library very “Earth-Festive!” Thanks to Rep. Jenn Hill for the Legislative update on the environment, and for the recycling coloring books that she provided. Altogether, everyone combined for a wonderful celebration. Extreme gratitude goes out as well to Joan Potter-Sommer for coordinating the displays, Dr. James Waller and Dr. Stephen DeDecker for their excellent presentations, and finally, to Gallery Coffee for hosting the nature series, the response has been very positive. Looking forward to 2025.
Tail Spinners Story time is such a nice little educational treat for pre-school aged children and their caregivers. The group will meet at the library this coming Monday, Apr. 29 at 10:30 A.M., and all are invited to attend this 30-minute activity for ages 7 and under. We welcome you, and your little one, to the library for themed stories, songs, and crafts in a calm, gentle environment.
The Happy Lamb Yarn Club continues to meet on Tuesdays, from 4-6 P.M. Knitters and needle artists of all skill levels are welcome to attend. It is a no pressure good time for learning and laughing with fellow needle workers. Show up and, who knows, you may knit something!
Alger Reads Book Club has been having a blast and will meet once more on Tuesday, Apr. 30 to discuss Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. This super engaging book is sure to spark lively and spirited discussion. If you love to read, this is the book club for you. All are welcome to attend; meetings are always at 6 P.M. in the library. We hope to see you there!
NEW BOOK: Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz. Richmond upon Thames is one of the most desirable areas to live in London. And Riverview Close, a quiet gated community, seems to offer its inhabitants the perfect life. At least it does until Giles Kenworthy moves in with his wife, noisy children, four gas-guzzling cars, loud parties, and plans for a new swimming pool in his backyard. His neighbors all have a reason to hate him and are soon up in arms. When Kenworthy is shot dead with a crossbow bolt to his neck, all of them come under suspicion, and his murder opens the door to lies, deception, and further death. The police are baffled. Reluctantly, they call in former detective Daniel Hawthorne. But even he is faced with a seemingly impossible puzzle. How do you solve a murder when everyone has the same motive? (Provided by publisher).
