Dianna Lucas We’re doing something a bit different this year. We’re combining our annual meeting with the book discussion that was postponed in February. On Thursday, July 14, we will meet at 2 p.m. for our annual meeting in the clubhouse. At this time, the slate of officers for the 2022-23 board will be presented,…
Joan Muyskens Pursley Want to know if our library has biographies on past presidents, film stars, or sports figures? How about if we have any books by your favorite author? Any puzzles featuring birds? The Field of Dreams movie? Now you can check for those and more on your home computer or, if you are in…
Why do we read? That was the thought-provoking question Lewis Toland posed at the Friends of the Library’s Lonesome Dove book discussion when kicking off our Celebration of the Old West on Feb. 27. He shared C. S. Lewis’ quote, “We read to know we are not alone.” Toland proceeded to offer his thoughts on the subject…
Joan Muyskens Pursley How fast can you put together a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle? Working as a team, Tricia, Kirk, and Mista Douglas completed one in just one hour and 29 minutes, which was the winning time in the Friends of the Library (FoL) Puzzle Palooza Contest. Twelve teams of three participated in the contest held…
Linda Bono Almost two inches of heavy rain did not deter an energetic audience from meeting in the library for an informative and entertaining discussion of Michael Shaara’s The Killer Angels on Oct. 24. Fifty-four people braved the nasty weather to attend Friends of the Library’s fifth installment in our FRIENDS with WORDS Series. They were…
Did you happen to read the “graffiti”-filled poster in the library during the month of June? As part of their membership drive, the Friends of the Library (FOL) put up a poster with details about their advocacy for the library and asked patrons to post a sticky note with their own thoughts on what they…
Do you enjoy our library? Most of our residents do. But there are some who actually don’t know we have a library! If you think the library plays a meaningful role in our community, help assure its longevity and vitality by joining the 200 Friends of the Library (FOL). We have fun, but our mission…
Linda Bono Have you had a yen to eavesdrop on a book discussion, hear a stimulating lecture or participate in an educational seminar without making a major commitment or even leaving the Ranch? Then this is the place for you! The newly formed Friends of the Library just initiated a continuing series of programs in…