Submitted by Sheila Jacobson (1/25/2012)
At a Glance
- Wednesday, February 8 – Library Board Meeting, 7:00pm at the library
- Monday, February 20 – President’s Day, the library will be open
- Wednesday, February 29 – Book Group, 7:00pm at the library
- Friday, March 2 – Dr. Seuss Night, 6:30pm at the Raymond Elementary School
- Wednesday, March 7 – Flower Arranging Class, 6:00pm at the library
President’s Day
The library will be open on Monday, February 20, President’s Day. Since the schools are closed this day, it would be a good time for families to visit and see what is new at your library.
Book Group
This month the book group has chosen Kate Morton’s The Forgotten Garden. This is a story of the past, secrets, family and memory. Young Cassandra is lost, alone and grieving when her grandmother, Nell dies. She inherits a book written by Eliza Makepeace, the Victorian authoress who disappeared mysteriously in the early twentieth century. By searching for the truth about her family’s past history, Cassandra is ultimately able to discover a new life for herself.
We invite all interested readers to join us for an animated discussion of this novel at the library, beginning at 7:00pm. The book will be available upon request at the library.
For more information call the library at 655-4283.
Dr. Seuss Night
The very popular Dr. Seuss Night will be held on Friday, March 2 at the Raymond Elementary School beginning at 6:30. This party has games, crafts, storytelling, prizes and lot of exciting fun for everyone. There is no age limit and is planned as a family event.
Outreach Program
The Raymond Village Library wants you to be able to get your books, even if you are not able to come into the library to get them. Whatever the reason, unable to get out during winter conditions, lack of transportation or illness, please feel free to call the library at 655-4283 and we will be more than happy to help you secure your reading material.
The Language of Flowers
Jessica Fay, of the Raymond Village Florist, will teach a special class on how to create your own Tussie-Mussie using the romance of the Victorian Language of Flowers, Wednesday, March 7th, 6:00pm at the library.
To the Victorians every flower has its own message. A red carnation means passion and a white carnation suggests innocence. Mint warns of suspicion and sweet peas offer a gracious Thank You for a lovely time.
Jessica will show the class how to make their own Tussie-Mussie (a miniature bouquet) choosing from a selected range of flowers to illustrate a message of your choice.
The cost for the class is $20.00 and includes the flowers, ribbon and lace trimmings. Registration, in person, at the Raymond Village Library begins February 12th. Payment for the class will be due at the time of registration. The class size is limited to 15.