Longview Library Literally Speaking

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Our membership continues to rise, which is very encouraging to Joan and the board. Joan is beginning a pre-school story hour beginning January 19th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. The library will be presenting 20 to 30 minute "Computer Quicks" for those who have limited or no knowledge of computers. On January the 18th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm there will be a class on how to order and put a hold on books from your home computer. On January 27th there will be a class on setting up and using a simple e-mail account at 1:00 pm. And on January 18th, just before the workshop on ordering books on-line, there will be a video-conference on how best to run a meeting and how to participate productively during one. That will be from 12 to 1:00 pm. It would be helpful to Joan if you would register for these events at her desk beforehand so she has some idea of how many to prepare for.
Our annual Pancake Supper will be on Shrove Tuesday, February 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Community Hall. This event is being headed up by Erika Smith. We have a good selection of new releases of Westerns, so come in and peruse them soon. Jan Roenisch is our featured artist for the next three months. Jan is a well known Western artist and many of you may know her from the Arts and Music Festival where she has shown her work since its inception. She's good, so don't miss it!
We have Anita Shreve's new book, Rescue, in the library. Also this month I enjoyed reading Mr. Shakespeare's Bastard by Richard B. Wright. It's an engaging blend of invention and historical fact. It tells of the life of Shakespeare's illegitimate daughter, Arlene Ward, and her search for her father over the years. Wright writes so beautifully, that even if he did not have an enchanting story to tell, it is pure pleasure just to read his words. Another is a Short History of Women by Kate Walburt. The title has duel meaning in Walburt's hands. The book is a short history of feminism [the political] as experienced by a multi-generational family of women [the personal]. It begins in rural England at the beginning of the century and ends in New York City in the 2000's. The book is profound, thought provoking, yet filled with wry wit. It asks the questions that women have been asking themselves forever and suggests satisfying answers by her subtle observations and innuendos.
Joan would like to have any recent magazines that you might have heading for the recycling. They must be current ones and in good condition. Check with her before donating them, so that she is not inundated with duplicate issues. We have on our shelves Todays Parent and ATV Trailrider, both new additions to the library. Joan is also looking for some new volunteers to help with shelving, unpacking new books and book maintenance.
Happy Reading
Sylvia Binkley