Library news for February 1, 2010

February 2, 2010 by dharris4

Our annual “Local African-Americans of Achievement Display” begins Wednesday, February 3. There are twenty people featured; all of them either were born, grew up, or currently reside in Henderson County. They are as follows: Mrs. Bertha Mae Arnold, Mr. Steven Lavon Arnold, Mrs. Carrie Williams Buck, Mrs. Mary J. Carver, Mr. Shawn Carver, Mrs. Cathey Jean Neal Ellis, Mr. George Darryl Harmon, Ms. Pamela Harmon, Mrs. Bettye Flake Johnson, Mrs. Neta Mae Timberlake Johnson, Mr. Samuel Johnson, Jr., Mr. William (Tody) Johnson, Mrs. Leslie Lee, Mrs. Ruth Laster Myles, Mrs. Valerie Lee Parham, Mrs. Ruby Mae Pearson, Mrs. Kimba Annette Henry Sears, Mrs. Kathaleen Evelyn Swift, Mrs. Narline Kennedy Timberlake, and Mr. Parrish Rashad Tuggles.

The Library Friends are hosting a concert with “Doug Bartholomew and Friends” on Saturday night, February 13, at 7:00. The concert will be held in the Lexington High School Auditorium. There will also be a raffle of an afghan. If you would like to buy a ticket to the concert, come by the library. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door.

There will be a live presentation of “Negro Spirituals” at the library on February 17, from 1:00-2:00. Singers include Mrs. Cora Mackey, Mr. Robert Taylor, and Mrs. Sarah Taylor.

Preschool Story Time will be having a Valentine’s party on Tuesday, February 9, at 10 am.  The children will be exchanging valentines. Please bring cookies, chips, etc. if you plan to attend.

Library News for January 25

January 25, 2010 by dharris4

AARP Representatives will be at the library once again this year providing patrons with free assistance filling out their federal income tax forms and e-filing them. If you would like assistance, please call the library at 968-3239.

There will be a Library Board meeting at the library on Thursday, January 28, at 5:30 pm.

Our annual Local African-Americans of Achievement Display will begin on Monday, February 1.

The Library Friends are hosting a concert with “Doug Bartholomew and Friends” on Saturday night, February 13, at 7:00. The concert will be held in the Lexington High School Auditorium. There will also be a raffle of an afghan. If you would like to buy a ticket to the concert, come by the library. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door.

The Library would like to thank the Lexington Civic League for their recent donation of $250 to the library to buy children’s books. 

Plans are currently under way for the 2010 Summer Reading Programs for the children and youth. Due to the huge crowds that attend these programs, we have decided to have two performances of each program on the Fridays in June, one at 10:00 am and one at 1:00 pm. This should help with the parking problem and enable all children who would like to see the performance to be able to do so. All of the money for these programs is raised outside our budget. If you would like to help, please contact Dinah at the library at 968-3239. Preliminary plans are posted on the library’s website (www.everetthornlibrary.org ). Click “News and Info.” Then, click “Children.”

Also, don’t forget to stop by the library to pick up your copy of the 2010 Henderson County Imagination Library calendar. Cost is $10. All proceeds go to support the Henderson County Imagination Library.

Library News for January 18, 2010

January 15, 2010 by dharris4

One of the largest social networking sites at the present is Facebook. This website allows you to connect with friends, relatives, celebrities, and groups. You can share information, pictures, and videos. You can even have fun playing games, and it is all free! On Wednesday, January 20, at 2:00 pm, there will be a free informational session at the library on “Beginning Facebook.”

The Library Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, January 21, at 1:00 pm to discuss “Half Broke Horses” by Jeanette Walls. Join them in discussioin at the meeting or online at www.everetthornlibrary.org. Click on the Book Club link on the left.

The Library Friends will also meet on Thursday, January 21. Their 5:00 pm meeting will be held in the Library Community Room.

AARP Representatives will be at the library once again this year providing patrons with free assistance filling out their federal income tax forms and e-filing them. If you would like assistance, please call the library at 968-3239.

Library News for January 11, 2010

January 11, 2010 by dharris4

There will be one free Beginner’s Art Class for ages 13 and up at the Library on Thursday, January 14, from 1:00-3:00 pm. Please call the library at 968-3239 to register if you would like to attend. The focus will be on drawing.

There will be a meeting of the Library Board at the Library on Thursday evening, January 14, at 5:30 pm.

The Library will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Preschool Story Time will meet on Tuesday, January 19, at 10:00 am.

One of the largest social networking sites at the present is Facebook. This website allows you to connect with friends, relatives, celebrities, and groups. You can share information, pictures, and videos. You can even have fun playing games, and it is all free! On Wednesday, January 20, at 2:00 pm, there will be a free informational session at the library on “Beginning Facebook.”

The Library Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, January 21, at 1:00 pm to discuss “Half Broke Horses” by Jeanette Walls. Join them in discussioin at the meeting or online at www.everetthornlibrary.org. Click on the Book Club link on the left.

The Library Friends will also meet on Thursday, January 21. Their 5:00 pm meeting will be held in the Library Community Room.

AARP Representatives will be at the library once again this year providing patrons with free assistance filling out their federal income tax forms and e-filing them. If you would like assistance, please call the library at 968-3239 for an appointment.

Library News for January 4, 2010

January 4, 2010 by dharris4

There will be one free Beginner’s Art Class at the Library on Thursday, January 14, from 1:00-3:00 pm.  Please call the library at 968-3239 to register if you would like to attend. The focus will be on drawing.

One of the biggest social networking sites at the present is Facebook. This website allows you to connect with friends, relatives, celebrities, and groups. You can share information, pictures, and videos. You can even have fun playing games…and it is all free! On Wednesday, January 20, at 2:00 pm, there will be a free informational session at the library on “Beginning Facebook.”  

We would like to give special recognition to Mr. David Ramsey. David is the son of Brenda Ramsey and the late Newman Ramsey. This fine young man works for a bookseller in the Nashville area.  He recently donated over $2000 worth of new nonfiction juvenile books to our library.  Thank you, David!

Memorials given to the library during December are as follows:

In memory of Alan Peterson
By Martha Johnson
By Richard Peterson
By VDW Ladies Auxiliary #1294

In memory of Made Meadows
By VFW Ladies Auxiliary #1294

In memory of Jimmy Gourley
By Wilma Cogdell

Library News for December 28, 2009

December 28, 2009 by dharris4

The Library will continue “Food for Fines” through Thursday, December 31. If you have overdue materials you need to return or outstanding overdue fines, you can bring non-perishable food items to pay your bill. The food will be given to Hope Ministries to distribute to those in need.

The library will be closed Friday, January 1, for New Year’s Day. The library will reopen on Saturday, January 2.

Preschool Story Time will meet again on Tuesday, January 5, at 10:00 am.

Library news for December 21, 2009

December 21, 2009 by dharris4

The Library will be having “Food for Fines” during the entire month of December. If you have overdue materials you need to return or outstanding overdue fines, you can bring non-perishable food items to pay your bill. The food will be given to Hope Ministries to distribute to those in need.

The library has erected a Christmas Giving Tree in the foyer. On the tree, you will find cards with the title, author, and price of at least 80 to 100 books that the library needs to complete various series. Would you like to give a Christmas gift to the whole community? This would be a great way to do it! New or used copies would be accepted, or you could donate the money and designate the book to be bought. Thank you to all of you have already helped with this project!

The library will close for two hours, 11:00 am-1:00 pm on December 23, for the staff to have their Christmas party. The library will close at 3:00 pm on December 24 and will remain closed through December 26 for the Christmas holidays. The library will be reopen on Monday, December 28, at 9:00 AM. The library will also be closed on New Year’s Day.

Library News for December 14, 2009

December 12, 2009 by dharris4

The Library will be having “Food for Fines” during the entire month of December. If you have overdue materials you need to return or outstanding overdue fines, you can bring non-perishable food items to pay your bill. The food will be given to Hope Ministries to distribute to those in need.

The library has erected a Christmas Giving Tree in the foyer. On the tree, you will find cards with the title, author, and price of at least 80 to 100 books that the library needs to complete various series. Would you like to give a Christmas gift to the whole community? This would be a great way to do it! New or used copies would be accepted, or you could donate the money and designate the book to be bought.

The Library Friends will be having their Christmas potluck on Thursday, December 17, from 4:30-6:30 in the library’s community room. Bring a dish, and join us as we celebrate.

Live Christmas music will fill the air at the library on Friday, December 18, from 12:00-4:30 pm. Local singers and musicians will be performing.

A Family Christmas show called “The Magic of Christmas” is scheduled for the Library on Tuesday, December 22, at 10 am. All children in attendance will receive a free book.

The library will close for two hours, 11:00 am-1:00 pm on December 23, for the staff to have their Christmas party. The library will close at 3:00 pm on December 24 and will remain closed through December 25 for the Christmas holidays. The library will be open on Saturday, December 26.

Library News for December 7, 2009

December 4, 2009 by dharris4

The Library will be having “Food for Fines” during the entire month of December. If you have overdue materials you need to return or outstanding overdue fines, you can bring non-perishable food items to pay your bill. The food will be given to Hope Ministries to distribute to those in need.

The library has erected a Christmas Giving Tree in the foyer. On the tree, you will find cards with the title, author, and price of at least 80 to 100 books that the library needs to complete various series. Would you like to give a Christmas gift to the whole community? This would be a great way to do it! New or used copies would be accepted, or you could donate the money and designate the book to be bought.

Preschool Story Time will be having a Christmas party at the library on December 15, at 10 am. Santa Claus is scheduled to stop by for a visit.

The Library Friends will be having their Christmas potluck on Thursday, December 17, from 4:30-6:30 in the library’s community room. Bring a dish, and join us as we celebrate.

Live Christmas music will fill the air at the library on Friday, December 18, from 12:00-4:30 pm. Local singers and musicians will be performing.

A Family Christmas Magic Show is schedule for the Library on Tuesday, December 22, at 10 am. All children in attendance will receive a free book.

Library News for November 30, 2009

November 30, 2009 by dharris4

The Library Friends semi-annual used book sale will be held December 3-5 during the library’s operating hours: 9 am-6 pm on Thursday, 9 am-5 pm on Friday, and 9 am-3 pm on Saturday. There will be a special Members Only sale on Wednesday, December 2 from 9 am-5 pm. If you are not a member of the Library Friends, now would be a great time to join. They have many, many books for this sale including a load from a lease company. These are like new books for a fraction of the cost. They would make excellent Christmas gifts.

The Library will be having “Food for Fines” during the entire month of December. If you have overdue materials you need to return or outstanding overdue fines, you can bring non-perishable food items to pay your bill. The food will be given to Hope Ministries to distribute to those in need.

Memorials given to the library during the month of November are as follows:

In memory of Harold Wilkinson
By Mr. & Mrs. Pat Carnal

In memory of Cade Thomas Bird
By Jeff, Patty, & Martha Johnson

In memory of Flossie Luckman
By Jeff, Patty, & Martha Johnson