Thank you to our library trustee Bruce Larson, for bringing to our attention this article in the Christian Science Monitor.
The e-book, the e-reader, and the future of reading
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Holiday House Tour -- 2009
I was afraid this would happen. Start a blog and then never keep it up to date!
It's been a busy fall, with more and more people coming through our doors and thousands of books, audiobooks and DVDs flying off the shelves as residents take advantage of all the free library materials and services available for loan. Libraries across the country are seeing a spike in usage as people look to save money during these tough economic times.
Early December saw the first snowfall of the season, which provided a perfect backdrop for the Friends of the Lee Public Library's Holiday Open House Tour, held on Sunday, December 6. The House Tour is a Friends fundraising event, held every few years. Seven homes, five of which are historic, were featured on this year's tour, each decorated in the homeowner's unique style for the holiday season. What a wonderful day it was! The bright sunshine on the snow put everyone in the holiday spirit. The proud homeowners were gracious hosts, issuing a warm and friendly welcome to all. Tour visitors bumped into old friends or had a chance to make new acquaintances as they traveled from home to home. All our volunteers, whether they took a shift helping out at a home or providing baked goods, gladly donated their time. Local businesses donated trees and wreaths to the homeowners. And the Friends Board of Directors, under the guidance of Phyllis Foxall, tended to the myriad of details that ensured a successful tour. While the House Tour serves as a traditional fundraiser, it also showcases the small town community spirit that thrives in Lee. The library staff and trustees are truly grateful for such strong support.
It's been a busy fall, with more and more people coming through our doors and thousands of books, audiobooks and DVDs flying off the shelves as residents take advantage of all the free library materials and services available for loan. Libraries across the country are seeing a spike in usage as people look to save money during these tough economic times.
Early December saw the first snowfall of the season, which provided a perfect backdrop for the Friends of the Lee Public Library's Holiday Open House Tour, held on Sunday, December 6. The House Tour is a Friends fundraising event, held every few years. Seven homes, five of which are historic, were featured on this year's tour, each decorated in the homeowner's unique style for the holiday season. What a wonderful day it was! The bright sunshine on the snow put everyone in the holiday spirit. The proud homeowners were gracious hosts, issuing a warm and friendly welcome to all. Tour visitors bumped into old friends or had a chance to make new acquaintances as they traveled from home to home. All our volunteers, whether they took a shift helping out at a home or providing baked goods, gladly donated their time. Local businesses donated trees and wreaths to the homeowners. And the Friends Board of Directors, under the guidance of Phyllis Foxall, tended to the myriad of details that ensured a successful tour. While the House Tour serves as a traditional fundraiser, it also showcases the small town community spirit that thrives in Lee. The library staff and trustees are truly grateful for such strong support.
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