A child’s brain develops most rapidly before the age of 3, which is why our Story Hour group on Monday is participating in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
The young families were thrilled to receive a book bag, their first 100 books sticker sheet and stickers to reward the kids for the books they listened to. These families were already very into reading to their children and knew the importance of sharing time reading a story. The program just supports and acknowledges the importance of reading with research based facts. It’s a Win - Win!
Reading for adults is also important. Mental health, emotional stability and entertainment are all improved with reading daily. That is why I am looking forward to sharing our Recently Read books at the library on Tuesday at 5:30. Come share what you are reading and gather ideas for new books and authors to pursue. It will be a fun & relaxing time.
Sandy has all our new Large Print Books on the shelves and ready for you to enjoy. You might not NEED large print but keep in mind they also represent 128 new titles and famous authors that everyone can enjoy. Come check them out.
Coming up
• Story Hour Monday Mornings 10:-11
• New Year - New Books, Book Challenge
• Every Wednesday except 3rd Wednesday - ESOL with Rachel Sandoval 6 p.m.
• Feb. 25 - Recently Reading book club 5:30-7 p.m.
• March 26 - 3-5 p.m. Jennifer Gleason from K-State extension. Sourdough Bread and Assisted Technology are the topics for the day. What is assisted technology? This is a chance to see and use a basket of tools that will help you open that jar or peel a potato without having to call your husband or son to do it. It is a chance to try out helpful ways to do your daily tasks and see what helps you do those tasks easier and with less pain. This afternoon will let you handle some of the newest and handiest gadgets without investing your hard earned money only to find it doesn’t work for you.
• 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.comor visit Facebook at Nora Larabee Memorial Library.
