LIBRARY ADVOCATE

July 9, 2008


Naturalist to Speak at the Library


Popular educator and naturalist John Root presents “Mushrooms of the Northeast” on Thursday, July 10, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the library’s Logan Auditorium. He will introduce the audience to the mysterious and magical world of mycology. See the common as well as the dangerously poisonous mushrooms.

The Summer Reading Program, sponsored in part by Comcast, has begun in earnest for the Children’s Department, with the theme “Wild About Reading.” It all starts with the very young, coming to the library for “Pajama Storytimes.” Youngsters can wear pjs and listen to calm stories. The first session is “Tiger Storytime,” on Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Logan Auditorium. Then there are “Animal Storytimes with Crafts,” starting Monday July 14 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. No sign-up is needed for either of the above programs. Pick up flyers at the library, or watch for more information in this column and elsewhere.

Continuing the theme of “Wild Reads at Your Library,” “Animal World Experience” will be presented on Wednesday July 16, consisting of two exciting programs, one at 4:00 p.m. and the other at 6:00 p.m.  Reptiles and animals arrive for educational and fun adventures.
 
Every fourth Wednesday of each month is the meeting of the Readers Group Book Club. It is held in the Reading Room on the Main Level at 6:45 p.m. For more information call 781-848-0405, ext. 4417.

Books of various categories are needed for The Friends Book Sale on the Lower Level. We can use biographies, cook books, sports books, and history, both fiction and non-fiction. Paperback novels of all types are welcomed. Please no tired, soiled, or musty books. We cannot use magazines, textbooks, computer or technical books, or Readers Digest Condensed books. If you have a question regarding donation of books, call Adele Barcelo at 781-843-8123. All proceeds from the Book Sale directly benefit your library.


This column is written by John Cobble, President of The Friends of Thayer Public Library to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and its services.

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