STAFFORD — “Children who are read to at an early age are more successful in School” 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. We celebrated Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Monday by singing Happy Birthday, reading “The Foot Book” and creating a beautiful caterpillar. Next Story Hour we will learn about “The Wizard of OZ.” Sandy has a fun activity making a poppy field and we will read a toddler version of the story of OZ. Oz toys will add to the fun.
We are starting to schedule and get activities ready for Summer Reading at Nora’s Place. This year we are continuing our coordination with the Stafford Recreation Center. “Color Our World” is the theme. Sandy is going to turn the basement into another surprise adventure. Hint: Think of one of the most Colorful Places on our planet. A cautionary statement: Our combined brains go to mysterious places! Stay tuned for dates in June and July.
I am looking forward to Jennifer Gleason’s program on Sourdough Bread. “I’ve been there and done that” several decades ago, but now I understand there is more to the bread than I ever knew. Come find out the science of sourdough and how it is beneficial to your body. Also try out a basket of tools to make your life better. It would be good to call ahead so we know how many to expect, but everyone is welcome.
Library calendar
• Story Hour Monday Mornings 10-11 a.m.
• New Year - New Books, Book Challenge
• Every Wednesday except 3rd Wednesday - ESOL with Rachel Sandoval, 6 p.m.
• March 25 - Recently Reading book club 5:30-7 p.m.
• March 26 - 3-5 p.m. - Knead to Know, Jennifer Gleason from K-State extension. Sourdough Bread and Assisted Technology are the topics for the day.
• April 4 is the beginning of our summer “First Fridays.” Josh Austin and Emmarie Ginest are going to show us taxidermy. Food for purchase will be provided by The Stafford Saddle Club.
• The First Friday committee is busy lining up great evenings for our community to enjoy. At this time, the months are April, May, June & August on the first Friday of each month. Plan to attend fun evenings at Nora’s Place and enjoy events with your community. Save the dates. Taxidermy, Kansas Tourism, Barry & Meta West, and Celebrate Stafford Football are the programs in month order. Stay tuned for more information.
• Next Board Meeting: March 12, at 6 p.m.
Gerry Hildebrand is the head librarian for the Nora Larabee Memorial Library. Phone 620-234-5762, email larabeelibrary@gmail.com or visit Facebook at Nora Larabee Memorial Library.
