“What good is the warmth of summer, without the
cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ~ John Steinbeck
I am going to hold on to that thought. Though the summer
and fall have been the best I can remember, the chilliness of the fall and
impending winter is now here.
This seems, to be the time of the year when memories
come flowing back and new memories are made. The small town I grew up in in
Massachusetts had several woolen mills and shoe shops. That may have been one
of the reasons why many Polish immigrants settled there at the turn of the last
century. Among them were my Dziadek and Babcia. While Babcia stayed home and
raised the children, Dziadek spent his days at the shoe shop. Neither one
of them ever learned to speak English.
One of the ways that the children from Poland, learned to
speak English was to spend time with their American schoolmates in our tiny
school library reading books aloud together, one-on-one. I was one of those
English speaking schoolmates and remember those times, fondly. Libraries can be
great places to make memories, learn new things and honor tradition.
Our popular gift baskets will be going on sale Sunday,
November 15 in time for Thanksgiving. Each basket is unique and perfect
for holiday gifting, especially when you are looking for a present for a
hostess, teacher or special friend. They will be available at the library
during regular library hours through December until they are all gone.
Gather round for another upcycling challenge with old books,
as we come together to make Christmas ornaments, Thursday, November 19 at 6:30
p.m. The pretty cream and white theme using old book pages will become
your favorite addition to the riotous colors that come with Christmas
decorating. There is a $5 materials fee. Call 655-4283 to reserve
your spot.
Each year the Raymond Village Library, in collaboration
with the Raymond Lions Club sponsors the tree lighting on the library
lawn. Everyone is invited, bring friends and relatives, join in the carol
singing, enjoy the refreshments and the youngsters are invited to a special
story time at 4:30 at the library. There will also be a special guest for
the little ones. This is a wonderful old-fashion community tradition
beginning the Holiday Season. See you at the library on Sunday, November
29 at 5 p.m.
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