North Webster Public Library News And Events
By TERRI RITTER
Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library
NORTH WEBSTER — May 15-21 is National Peace Officer Week when the nation honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement officers. To commemorate National Peace Officer week, the North Webster Community Public Library will host a presentation by Ray Wolfenbarger of the South Bend Police Department at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17.
Wolfenbarger made headlines in December 2001 when, as a South Bend patrol officer, he was critically wounded in the line of duty. He will talk about his ordeal, his recovery, his police experience, and his return to duty in the Detective Bureau Crime Lab. The audience will also learn about police forensics and the important work done in the Crime Lab. In addition to his current duties, Wolfenbarger also teaches law enforcement agencies about officer response in shooting situations. The public is invited to hear his inspiring message and learn about the fascinating world of police work.
Books are also a valuable source of learning, and there will be lots of those sources available at the Friends of the Library Book Sale Thursday-Saturday, May 19-21 in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. Shoppers will find a huge selection of good quality used books by current and popular authors at low bargain prices. All genres for adults, teens, and children will be available including large print, inspirational, cookbooks, movies, vintage records, puzzles, and more. Sale hours are 8-5 on Thursday, 9-2 on Friday, and 9-12 on Saturday. It’s a great opportunity to stock up on reading material for the lake this summer; plus all proceeds go to support the work of the library.
Also on the calendar next week is Writer’s Corner at 10 a.m. and R.E.A.D. Book Club at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 16. “Danger is my Middle Name” is the topic that those in Writer’s Corner will be writing about and sharing their compositions with each other. Then R.E.A.D. Book Club will discuss “Once Upon A Town” by Bob Greene. Also available will be next month’s book “What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day” by Pearl Cleage. The novel focuses on a black woman who has moved back to her small Michigan hometown after a diagnosis of HIV ruins her successful career in Atlanta. Even if you haven’t read May’s book, come and listen to the discussion and pick up a copy of June’s selection.
The library is celebrating Front Porch Month during May. We’re asking patrons to e-mail us photos of themselves, family, or friends enjoying time on their front porches. The photos we receive will be posted on the library’s Facebook page. So start enjoying the spring weather on your front porch, snap a selfie, and send it to [email protected].