Joan Muyskens Pursley Friends of the Library (FOL) is hosting a jigsaw puzzle contest in the RR Library on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23. You are invited to form a team of three, sign up in the library for a time slot (10 a.m. or 2 p.m.), then choose a 500-piece puzzle and…
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Clubs & Classes, September 2019
“Out-of-This-World” FOL event
Klaus Dannenberg Robson Ranch’s Friends of the Library (FOL) celebrated the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with two days of “Out-of-This-World” events on August 14 and 15. First, 86 people watched the movie In the Shadow of the Moon with its unique format, having no narration. It was filmed entirely with commentary from astronauts that…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Calling all Robson authors
Linda Terry Do you know a Robson author? Robson Library and Friends of the Library will recognize Robson authors at Robson Library’s 11-year celebration on October 6. Let’s honor all writers in our community! Last year, over 26 Robson authors participated, so register early! Authors should send their name or pseudonym, publication title and contact…
Generals, August 2019
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library concludes successful first year Robson Ranch Denton’s Friends of the Library (FOL) successfully concluded its first year in operation, having 241 members at the time of its annual meeting on July 9. Beginning in July 2018, the FOL has quickly become an integral partner of the library in the CATC in…
Generals, June 2019
Friends keep the library hopping!
What is a friend? And why does the library need them? According to Webster, a friend is a favored companion, often promoting something of interest! So, what is the Friends of the Library (FOL) all about? Simply put, it exists to support the library—in all ways possible. That includes increasing awareness of the library and…
Clubs and Classes, February 2019
FOL Mockingbird discussion rousing success
Linda Bono A large turnout on January 11 enjoyed a stimulating discussion of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, the second Friends with Words activity hosted by the Friends of the Library (FOL). Published in 1960, Mockingbird is still a popular and cherished work, winning 2018’s PBS Great American Read Vote (with more than four…
Front Page, September 2018
Join the Library’s big celebration
Linda Terry Friends of the Library (also known as FOL) are planning a big party on September 30 to celebrate the Robson Library’s ten-year birthday. Join us for the celebration to honor our neighbors who opened the doors of our Robson Library on September 27, 2008 and continue to work in the library on behalf…
Front Page, August 2018
Love books? Join the fun at Robson Ranch Library
If you love books, there’s a fall full of fun happening in the Robson Ranch Library that you’ll want to explore! As an offshoot of a nationwide PBS activity to identify America’s best-loved novel (i.e. The Great American Read), a vote to choose Robson Ranch’s own best-loved novel will be conducted in the library, beginning…