November Booked For Lunch

This month for Booked for Lunch, we invited Patrick Toth to share with us on the book, What It Is Like To Go To War by Karl Marlantes. Patrick shared the intense story with us, and we were all on the edge of our seats with the story.

October Booked For Lunch

For October's Booked for Lunch, our guest speaker was Shiela Frahm reviewing Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland. Lunch was served and all of our guests had lots of fun!Shiela gave an enticing review over the book, and guests thrived upon it! Thanks, Shiela!

 Shiela showing the group a certain aspect from the book, Clara and Mr. Tiffany

September Booked For Lunch

September's Booked for Lunch was hosted by Pioneer Memorial Library. Lon Frahm was the guest speaker, and he reviewed the book, Survival of Rural America by Richard E. Wood. The attendee's really enjoyed having Lon as a guest speaker, and felt that his review was very informative and beneficial for everyone. Thanks Lon!

Lon speaking with some of the attendee's for BFL

Booked For Lunch: A "Deadly Descent" into March...

Pioneer Memorial Library presents the March Booked For Lunch: Deadly Descent by Charlotte Hinger. Hinger's novel depicts a "homegrown" mystery; set in Kansas. Charlotte's visit is also brought to the library in honor of Women's History Month.

Charlotte Hinger discussing her book, Deadly Descent, to a rapt audience

Author, Charlotte Hinger enjoys lunch while discussing an intriguing topic with the guests at the table.

Book For Lunch - Designer Babies

The Pioneer Memorial Library colaborated with the Colby Community College during their 2010 Lectureship series. We invited Sue Evans of the Regional Prevention Center to reveiw the book, "Designer Babies: Genetic Choice."

The participants discussed various types of genetic modifications possible and then were given an opportunity to take a poll of a variety of choices they would want for themselves and their community.

Booked for Lunch - Journey Stories and the Dust Bowl

February 2010, Librarian, Judy Kleinsorge did a wonderful puppet presentation on the Dust Bowl Days in the early 1900's. Mrs. Marmalade and she went over some of life issues found in "Rose's Journal. This included putting water or milk in a mason jar with a metal lid. Then when they wanted to drink from the jar they punched a whole in the jar lid and placed a straw in it so that dust would not get inside.