May 2014 - Nutrion and Author meet

Jane Ibbetson, a nutritionist and author of the book, "Smart Eating Made Simple," came to share with local residents about changes to our diet that help us become healthier. She also discussed ways to find out what foods our bodies struggle with that may cause symptoms of illness.  Samples of diets, foods and such were share broadly.


If you are interested in becoming a participant of a nutrition group at the library, please send us an email at contactus@colbylibrary.com.

Booked For Lunch - May 2013 Doris Johnson speaks

Doris Imhof Johnson spoke about her book entitled "Philippine Experiences of a Kansas Farm Girl." She wrote about her time as a young single woman while she was an exchange student in agriculture. She shared her many wonderful experiences with Philippine families, food, harvest and much more. Her pictures and stories were very good.

National Library Week 2013!

The Pioneer Memorial Library celebrated National Library Week with many in the community.

 

 

 

 

Monday - April 15, 2013 - Speaker, Nick Larmer spoke on the book "People Care: Perspectives and Practices for Professional Caregivers" by Thom Dick. Larmer shared what he has learned about being an EMT. He tells us that if a person works to be a servant not a hero they will last much longer in this challenging field.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - Author Roy Bird – He presented "The Kansas Work Ethic of Dwight D. Eisenhower" based on his recently published children's book, "Little Ike." Kansas Humanities sponsored this program.

 

 

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - Retired Librarian, JoAnne Sunderman – on “Killing Kennedy,” by Bill O’Reilly. She presented an excellent overview of the book showing us challenging details.

 

 

 

 Thursday, April 18, 2013 - It snowed! Snow and wind kept author, Eunice Boeve from speaking at lunch. Library Director, Melany Wilks put together an impromptu discussion of recently added items, and soon to arrive materials. We also had audience participation in interesting reads.

 

 

  

Friday, April 19, 2013 -  Author, Jeanne Riedel spoke on her book “Mistaken Identity.”- She hails from Hays, KS and had many people interested in her mystery and her writing experience.

 

FRIENDS OF PIONEER MEMORIAL LIBRARY - RECEIVE OUTSTANDING FRIENDS GROUP AWARD - 2013

 

TO: PIONEER MEMORIAL FRIENDS BOARD

FROM: FRIENDS OF KANSAS LIBRRY (FOKL)

DATE: 4-22-2013

 

Dear Friends Board members,

 

You have been awarded the

"Outstanding Friends Award for 2013"

for our Friends group!!!

Hence, the Kansas State Friends award is for the population

category for our size library (5,000 - 10,000 category).

There were three awards given this year for various size library population bases. So -- you have been selected for all libraries of our

size in Kansas to be the outstanding Friends Group!

 

Congratulations!

 

Melany Wilks

Library Director