We had fun decorating pumpkins with 3-5th graders on an early out day.  We also made manakins and watched a movie.  Thanks to Raejean Chapman,  Karen Weld, and Aurie Urban for your help.

Our noon book club discussed this book, "Little Princes" by Conor Grennan

We ate some Dahl, as described in the book - lentils and rice.  We learned a lot about Nepal's civil war and how fear broke up families, creating many "orphans" and Conor's reuniting of children with their parents.  On November 21st we'll discuss "Edgar Sawtelle" by David Wroblewski.

Nancy Nail takes over as Library Director

Nancy Nail takes over as Library Director

 

Librarians...We'll miss Nola.

Statue Dedication:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012 This is the Sculptor of the statue.  He is from Utah.  It was great to have him here for our dedication day. 

Roger Brooks and Sunnie Richer removing the statue cover

Clarion Public Library hosted a Sculpture Dedication on Tuesday, June 19th at 2 pm outside the library. Library family and friends joined together to dedicate the beautiful sculpture, "Flights of Learning", which graces the front of the newly remodeled and library addition! Refreshments were served following the dedication.

“Flights of Learning,” sculpted by Bryce Pettit, a Utah artist, represents the quest of learning through literature. A child’s life epitomizes learning and it is because of children that we as parents and members of the community shoulder the responsibility to better the world. The open book is the gateway to learning and the birds are knowledge that, once released, soar to heights that enrich and enlighten lives.

The birds also represent the freedom and opportunity gained through learning.
Each bird represents a different area of learning.
The owl is symbolic of the sciences and mathematics;
the falcon: history;
the jay: literature;
the meadowlark: music;
the hummingbird: fantasy; and
the tern: the arts.

June:  Dream Big is our theme this summer.  We had a great turn out for our guest, Dan Waddell.

May

Since Santa we've had Tuesday Movies and a Saturday game day, and now with May, I come to the library to see Nancy playing "The Bean Bag Rock" and a great Art show.   Too bad the camera only stayed charged for a few pictures.