North Webster Public Library News And Events
NORTH WEBSTER — As the year winds down, it is a time of reflection and that is what Writer’s Corner will be doing when the group meets 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at the North Webster Community Public Library. Participants will be sharing their compositions on “If I Knew Then, What I Know Now.” Some may be pensive, others light and humorous, but it promises to be an interesting session. The January assignment is to write about an object that has disappeared from American lives. It doesn’t matter if you are an accomplished author or novice; Writer’s Corner is for everyone who enjoys writing.
Due to the holidays, the date and time for Voyager Book Club has been changed to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. This group will be discussing books written by Indiana authors. You still have time to get one read and join the discussion. The library has a nice selection of Hoosier authored books. The circulation staff will be glad to help you select one.
Also on Monday, Dec. 19, R.E.A.D. (Read, Eat And Discuss) Book Club meets at its usual time at 5:30 p.m. to discuss “The Whip” by Karen Kondazian. It is a book inspired by the true story of a woman, Charlotte “Charley” Parkhurst (1812-1879), who lived most of her extraordinary life as a man in the old west. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, there are still copies available if you want to join Monday’s discussion. The January book selection, “The Murderous Urges of Ordinary Women” by Lois Meltzer, will be available on Monday as well. This novel chronicles the comic adventures of four 50-something friends who take up vengeance as their mid-life hobby. Be sure to reserve a copy and share your thoughts and opinions at the January discussion.
Another date change due to the holidays is Revolving Recipe Round-Up. It has also been moved up a week to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20. Participants are asked to prepare a dish with colorful ingredients and bring it to share along with the recipe. Delicious, colorful food and lively conversation makes for a good time of fun and fellowship, plus you will go home with new recipes to try. The library provides the table service and free coffee.
The Youth Services Department has a movie matinee planned for the kids on Thursday, Dec. 22, with two showings at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Showing is a PG-rated animated adventure comedy about a pampered terrier named Max whose quiet life is upended when his owner adopts the unruly stray Duke.
As the holidays approach, how about some Christmas reading to set the mood? For every three Christmas books you check out from the Adult Department during December, you are eligible to enter a drawing for a chance to win a prize. Just submit the book titles you have read along with your name and phone number. The more you read, the more chances you have to win. The drawing will be held the beginning of January.