Jerry Barlow, Celtic Guitarist at the Pioneer Memorial Library!

Jerry Barlow came to the Pioneer Memorial Library for December's Booked For Lunch! The crowd of attendees enjoyed Jerry's playing of Celtic music. His historical information on many of his songs was a delight to our patrons. His humor and self-deprecation was also very enjoyable. It is evident that hours of practice make it possible for Jerry to play with such skill and nimble dexterity. This presentation was provided by funds given through the Garvey Foundation.

Pippa White performs at the Pioneer Memorial Library

Actress and Storyteller Pippa White kept the patrons at the Pioneer Memorial Library spell bound as she performed her program entitled "Voices Of Ellis Island." Her character, voices and basic costuming changed so fluidly that we were taken into her space. We felt and understood a lot more just a little about what the immigrants would have felt.

Pippa White also performed at the Colby Middle School the program "Orphan Train." Students, teachers and administrators were greatly affected by her presentation. Students and teachers from other local schools were invited to attend as well.  The Pioneer Memorial Library was able to bring her to the local school through special grant funds. We believe in partnering with others to enhance our community.

Trivia Night 2012

 

The Pioneer Memorial Library held its annual Trivia Pursuit. We had a great time with new question areas such as "Name That Tune."

 

 

 

First Prize this year was a $10.00 certificate for Frozen Yogurt from Udder Delicious. It was neck and neck all night. The winning team would have waxed others but they did not listen to one of their members. She had the answer at the last round! Everyone had a terrific time.





November 2012 - Booked For Lunch

Tom Peyton presented a review of two books the morning after the US election. He helped us grasp that we should see the miracles in the world and in our country that were turning points for our lives. He gave us a challenge to look at the long view of history and events not just yesterdays joys or disappointments. This talk also helped prepare us for celebrating Thanksgiving for all the ways we have been blessed in our nation.

October - Booked For Lunch - Brings Technology Librarian, Dave Fischer to library!

 

We had a great Booked for Lunch this week. Dave Fischer of the Northwest Kansas Library System enlightened us on the literary acumen of Clive Cussler. I did not know that this author was given a PhD due to his scholarly writing on the book “Sea Hunters.” He is also the founder for the organization, National Underwater Marine Agency (NUMA). This group searches for treasures in the sea. They have found quite a few vessels including a civil war submarine. Cussler has written about these adventures through the series call “The Numa Files. He also has done some historical type fiction on the most recent book published, “The Tomb.” It is about Attila the Hunn. Clive has done historical fiction on other characters such as Napoléon Bonaparte. I was sufficiently impressed that I may have to read a book or two of his.

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Melissa Stramel at Booked For Lunch - September 5, 2012 -

Author and very creative, industrious entreprenuer, Melissa Stramel speaks

at Booked for Lunch in September.

                   Melissa brought many of her creations she had written about in her book,

"A Year Of Making Life Beautiful."

 

Jean Hutton Memorial allows Library to add Art and Beauty!

The family of Jean Hutton has given the Pioneer Memorial Library $6500.00 to beautify and make the circulation and checkout area of the library more dynamic. Funding through the Dallas Women's Foundation has aided the family to contribute to this special memorial for Jean Hutton.  The library invited local artists to submit art work to go on the wall behind the circulation desk. The Pioneer Memorial Library Board of Trustees chose the piece to be placed as the memorial. Sheena Hemmert piece was chosen because of its beauty, Kansas values and ways it expressed our library motto: Bringing Words To Life!  

Other important items add with the memorial gift was the actual placing of our motto on the opposite wall of the circulation desk. Along with that we placed creative canvas pieces to draw the colors of the rooms decor all together. As patrons come into our environment they read the theme and then turn to view the artwork that was made for this theme. The memorial also gave funds to have made a wonderful desk, painted wall, clock, plaque, and new signage in the library.

The artwork and unveiling for the family and community was held on August 5, 2012

 

 Thank you Hutton Family for such a wonderful

Memorial and Gift to the Citizens of Colby and Thomas County!

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Richard Holmgren brings his "Flying Debris Show" to the Library

Richard Holmgren brought his fun and zanny Flying Debris Show to the east side lawn of the Pioneer Memorial Library on July 5, 2012! As part of the Summer Reading schedule families and children enjoyed his antics.

Middler's Perform Readers Theater during Summer Reading 2012

June 21, 2012 middle school student performing their themed Readers Theater entitled,
                                                                    " Own The Night!" 

Kevin Manning and "Look Up to the Stars" come to library!

Astrophysicist, Kevin Manning presented a detailed show for the youth during a summer reading event. He presented pictures of the night skies and explained how many of today's largest telescopes allow us to see deep into space.

 

He then took the youth outside to experience actually looking into probably the bigest telescope these kids may have ever seen. Some adults also were graced with a peak as well.

Franklin the Turtle come to the Library - Summer Reading 2012

Franklin the Turtle comes to the library. We learned about turtles, especially the special function of their shells. Together Franklin the Turtle and children sang songs as they learned!