A library is as much a portal as it is a place – author Susan Orlean
Hi friends,
February is National Library Lovers’ Month, a whole month just for people who love libraries! To lean into this very low-key celebration, we’ve planned some awesome activities to help you breeze through winter and get ready to welcome spring. Here’s what’s happening at your library:
Woodturning Art Exhibit: Explore the incredible woodturning creations of George Hiddemen (located in the Second Floor display cases). Be amazed by his talent and craftsmanship.
Year of the Dragon Display: Lunar New Year begins Sat., Feb. 10, and it’s the Year of the Dragon. Step into the First Floor Reading Room to admire a vibrant Dragon Mini Mural created by artist Spencer Young and an array of adorable LEGO dragons on loan to the library.
Taiko Drumming Performance: Join us under the Dome on Sat., Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. to experience the powerful and emotional rhythmic beats of Oshkosh Taiko, a Japanese taiko-drumming ensemble based at UWO.
Chess Club: Join our new all ages Chess Club that meets every Thursday from 5 – 7 p.m. on the Second Floor. Drop in for some strategic fun!
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Share your love of reading by joining a library book club for adults. If you don’t see a group listed below that catches your attention, we can help you start a new club to connect with fellow readers (20 Unique Types of Book Clubs).
On Sat., Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Department, we’ll recognize the young writers who submitted an original story during our recent Young Authors Program. We could not be prouder of the work they put into crafting their stories, and now they can claim the title of published author. That is pretty darn cool! This event is free and open to the public.
Please note that the library will be closed on Fri., March 1 for staff training. We will reopen on Sat., March 2 at 9 a.m. Thank you for your understanding.
Get ready for the Summer Reading Challenge launching on Sat., June 1.
