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Vintage Library Photos Found! | ||||
Thanks to Tony Justi for sending us these wonderful images of our town library from days past. Tony writes: "I see you're the webmaster for the Orwell site. My great grandfather, George Leland Stay was born there. His father and mother, John and Julia Stay are buried there. My grandfather, Freeman Stay, would visit for many years. He took some pictures. These two are probably from the mid-late 50's. Thought someone in Orwell might be interested." | ||||
Library Story Hour | ||||
Starting in June, 2009, we have been having story time on Tuesdays at 10 am for children. It has been wonderfully successful, and we have enjoyed great support from families within the community. During the summer, we hosted guest readers, and most weeks also had a craft for the children. Story time has continued through the school year for the preschoolers. Please join us!
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Trustee NewsFormer librarian, Hester Phelps, is currently convalescing after a hip fracture in December. We all send her healing thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery | ||||
Former library trustee, Edith Thompson, passed away on Saturday, January, 16, 2010, while at home with her family. We would all like to express our thanks for her years of service to the library, and condolences to her family.
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Orwell Free Library Survey #1 Request: More HoursThe results of the Orwell Free Library survey are in.The number one request was for more hours,which we are pleased to say have been extended to include 5 additional hours. Our new hours are:Sat 9-1 Tue 10-4 & 6-8 Thur 3-6 Fri 11-4. | ||||
Inter-library Loan Service Now AvailableWe are now able to offer the use of the inter-library loan service.Those who have expressed interest in a book club should stop by the library for more information.
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60+ Club Bag LunchThe library will be hosting the 60 plus club on Fri. May 21 at noon for a bag lunch,followed at 1:00 by a performance of the Savvy
Seniors on senior issues.
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Current Board Members/Trustees:Ramona Apko-Sani Joni Osterhaudt Kathy Buxton Julie Danyew Karen DeMoy Ken Hazinga Please feel free to contact one of us if you have questions or concerns about the library. We are always interested in feedback, and welcome suggestions on how the library can better serve the needs of the community. | ||||
Exciting Library News!1. The Orwell Free Library has been awarded with one of the final Gates’ Grants, from the Bill and Melinda Gates’ Foundation. The grant helps put personal computers and equipment into libraries for public use and educational purposes. In November 2009, our librarian, Lisa Thal, Ramona Apko-Sani and Ken VanHazinga, were sent to St. Louis, MO, for a 3 day conference on how best to utilize this grant, and to help take our library into the computer-age.
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3rd Annual Plant, Book and Bake SaleLast year we had a hugely successful sale, raising close to $1,000, allowing us to meet our Gates’ Grant match for this year. We look forward to another sale Saturday, June 5th. Please look for a notice on our letterboard, and in the OVS newsletter. As you are cleaning up your gardens this spring, please put a few pots aside with cuttings and divided perennials. We will also accept donations of herbs, houseplants and baked goods. If you need containers, or someone to make a pick-up, please call Karen DeMoy at 948-2188. We would like to thank the following, whose extremely generous donations helped make the 2009 sale a success: | ||||
Library Wish List:
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Do you have an overdue book?
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I look forward to seeing you at the library.
Lisa | ||||

