Friends of the Library news
We've seen great progress with the FRIENDS of the Virginia Public Library! Last week's Brown Bag Lunch on Maintain Your Brain was a great success with 27 attendees!
Thursday, March 11, Book Lover's Tea, Library Auditorium
Spend an enjoyable hour talking about everyone's favorite subject--reading! We will talk about new ways to find great reads and you can:
•Share your favorite reads
• Learn about new online resources
• Sign up to receive a list of suggested reads
• Enjoy tea with a few goodies on the side
• Win a book lover's door prize
Bring your lunch and enjoy tea time treats provided by the Friends of the Virginia Public Library. Call (218)748-7525 for more information.
Volunteers Needed
The FRIENDS help set up for the Brown Bag events and help host/hostess by welcoming attendees and keeping an eye on the refreshments table. If you're planning to attend and would be willing to be a host, please let us know! Other volunteer opportunities: Volunteer Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Website creator (Wordpress), Summer Reading Program Craft Coordinators, and more!
Mark Your Calendar
The FRIENDS will next meet Tuesday, Mar. 23 at 4:00 p.m. in the Library Auditorium. Come join us as we finalize the FRIENDS strategic plan and make plans for National Library Week in April and the Summer Reading Program! (Let us know if you'd like to receive a copy of the plan.)
March 25: Introduction to Fly Fishing and Tying, Library Auditorium
Come learn about the sport of fly fishing! Local author Doug Nelson will discuss the basic equipment used in fly fishing and fly tying. There will be a fly tying demonstration and a film, "Fly Fishing for Brook Trout." Doug will answer your questions on the topics discussed as well as on outdoor writing. Learn a new way to catch your lunch!
• Brown Bag Gardening Series, April 8, 15 & 22 • National Library Week, April 10 – April 17
• April 12 - One Book, One Community book discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
