tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:47:50 +0000wreathpaper sensationsmoviesradio programstreatsshoppingsupernaturalinterservcookbooktech tuesdaysvalentinesBenjamin FranklinSavannah Branchsafetyholdswesternoffersannexpuppetfestadult winter reading programread firstexhibitsgrandparentssenior fairfood driveemailpetsdrug abusedo-it-yourselfbaseballhalloweenbook clubsantebellumpartiesqr codevideoconferencestudebakerbucket listmay daycomputersauthor talkread from the startkitsafricaethiopiagnarliesprescription drug plansauthor visitpodcastingbiographythe centermonday clubfiber artsgoogleupcoming eventscookingtechnologymangagourmet readerdyeingchildren's authoractorse-readerstalent showchristmasbasic internetadult programsreading groupspony expressangelspreschoolseedsst. patrick's daywellness fairchildren's programsgreen projectscrochetingfavorite placeservicesdriving classfairiesMedicarephotographytraveling exhibitnewspaperscavenger huntfilm seriesjane austenparentinge-booksnoticesWWIIromance booksafterschoolscrap and chatelectronic booksQueen Victoriaboard gamesSue Leisterbook thiefessayscrapbookinglocal historyfloodgothic housegardeningchurchesyarnfilmjasper ffordesupport groupAARPwritinghealthdonationscomuter classword processingEgyptbook salesavvy senior daythanksgivingolder americans monthbased on a bookdriver's safetygrantfiberauditionswindow decalfly tyingcomputer classpride and passionspringe-mailamelia earhartlazarus mannazisearly literacyre-enactorcontestconstitutionchildren's book weekbuttonsleprechaunswinter reading programrain barrelkansas city public libraryvideo gamesdogsNational Health Care Decisions Daysaveupcoming programsBill and Melinda Gates FoundationSeniorspop-up booksquiltsbook reviewOne world many storieschronic painarchitecturebasic computervalueElizabeth GaskellFriendscivil warlocal authorused booksGeorge Hamiltoncrimewatercolorsinternethomescrossing the tracksNational Library Weekfire departmentyoung adultaviationsewingbaby storytimeteen tech weekcandy cane lanerestaurantssummer readingalzheimer'schildrencounselingsummer reading 2011authorClassy SeniorsRobert Vaughnvampiresbook clubYou are HerepartystorytimeTeen Library Clubfriends board meetingjugglerscollectingcraftsdiscountscraft classknittingquilt showfoodpoetryfishinganimedementiadining promotionextension centerkate kliseteenscardsmoneyRolling Hills Library NewsletterArticles from our monthly library newsletter, in a searchable blog format!http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (kmorris)Blogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-2480276515907218527Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:26:00 +00002011-09-01T16:05:02.425-05:00civil warlocal historyupcoming programsWar stories: Three evenings of programs will look back at Civil WarMost of the battlefield fighting in the Civil War happened in the 11 Southern states that wanted to secede from the Union. But there were skirmishes- both armed and political- that broke out across the nation from 1861 to 1865. For three evenings this month, the library will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the war between the states by looking at the war's human toll and its effects on http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/PdaNLG7Qxuk/war-stories-three-evenings-of-programs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/PdaNLG7Qxuk" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/09/war-stories-three-evenings-of-programs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-4249320396641549404Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:43:00 +00002011-09-01T15:24:13.252-05:00monday clubupcoming eventsbaby storytimestorytimeReading returns: storytimes, Monday Club beginning fall schedulesWeekly storytime sessions for preschoolers begin this month at both library branches, as well as baby storytimes and the Monday Club youth program series at the Belt Branch. Storytimes for preschoolers will be offered at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning Sept. 20 at the Savannah Branch. The theme is "From Cats to Cookies: Stories Kids Like." The Belt Branch will have storytimes at 10:30http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/Ev9TslXLL7Q/reading-returns-storytimes-monday-club.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/Ev9TslXLL7Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/09/reading-returns-storytimes-monday-club.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-5029928714961241909Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:39:00 +00002011-09-01T14:43:44.238-05:00gothic houseClassy Seniorsrestaurantslocal historySeniors to hear Gothic House's talePat McNaughton is used to serving meals at her St. Joseph restaurant, Gothic House Tea and Eatery. On Thursday, Sept. 15, she will serve up the story behind the Gothic House when she speaks to Classy Seniors at 2 p.m. at the Belt Branch. McNaughton bought St. Joseph's last remaining brick, Gothic Revival-syle house in 2000 and began restoring it to use as a restaurant. The house was built in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/XBnRN7aT0Qk/seniors-to-hear-gothic-houses-tale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/XBnRN7aT0Qk" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/09/seniors-to-hear-gothic-houses-tale.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-4293532144882861091Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:36:00 +00002011-09-01T14:39:52.461-05:00paper sensationshalloweencraftsscrapbookingupcoming programsAdults can make Halloween craftsA special craft class for adults to make Halloween gift bags and greeting cards will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Belt Branch. Seating is limited for the Paper Sensations class, so advance sign-up is required at the Circulation Desk. The class has a $5 registration fee that will be returned at the class. The next Paper Sensations class will be an all-day class on Saturdayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/LqW1lLda7ak/adults-can-make-halloween-crafts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/LqW1lLda7ak" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/09/adults-can-make-halloween-crafts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-2643742471517691298Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:34:00 +00002011-09-01T14:36:52.728-05:00craftschildren's programsafterschoolCraft classes starting at SavannahAfterschool craft classes return to the Savannah Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, when children can play the Animal Doodles drawing game and use various art supplies to create animal pictures. Children can flock back to the library at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, to make owl crafts. All supplies will be furnished for these free classes. Other craft classes in the works include gourd http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/uSWB-uxZAd4/craft-classes-starting-at-savannah.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/uSWB-uxZAd4" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/09/craft-classes-starting-at-savannah.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-1186553875253967478Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:51:00 +00002011-08-04T16:00:50.830-05:00upcoming eventsClassy Seniorssavvy senior dayDon't skip this: Senior event to feature dancing, booths and technologyA ballroom dance demonstration, booths promoting activities to participate in and technology demonstrations are planned in a special event for seniors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Belt Branch.Savvy Senior Day will feature more than a dozen booths demonstrating and promoting activities for seniors, including making garden art, knitting a crocheting, jewelry making, quilting and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/XB-z1wSk_BA/dont-skip-this-senior-event-to-feature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/XB-z1wSk_BA" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/08/dont-skip-this-senior-event-to-feature.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-5600613323505937027Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:36:00 +00002011-08-04T15:51:47.904-05:00fairiesbook reviewsupernaturalScary fairy tale: A town disappears, then a girlTitle: Don't Breathe a WordBy Jennifer McMahonBook Review by Gena Fisher, Reference AssistantDo you believe in fairies?Fifteen years ago, 12-year-old Lisa O'Toole told her little brother Sammy she was going with the king of fairies to be his queen. That was the last anyone heard from her-- until now when Sam gets a call saying Lisa is back from the Land of the Fairies and wants to see him. Sam http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/lKO_vGUhFY4/scary-fairy-tale-town-disappears-then.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/lKO_vGUhFY4" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/08/scary-fairy-tale-town-disappears-then.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-7056380320647808155Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:22:00 +00002011-08-04T15:36:10.009-05:00flooddonationsfood driveLibrary seeks food, money for flood victimsTo help residents in southwest Buchanan County who have been displaced by the flooding Missouri River, the library is having a food drive through Aug. 20.Many residents whose homes have been flooded are living in tents and trailers in the area and need food in easy-open containers. The library is seeking monetary donations and such food items as pudding and gelatin cups, peanut butter, crackers, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/cj9eRkSEzuY/library-seeks-food-money-for-flood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/cj9eRkSEzuY" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/08/library-seeks-food-money-for-flood.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-5645397661638345836Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:17:00 +00002011-08-04T15:21:58.499-05:00Friendsupcoming eventsused booksbook saleFriends to have August book saleThe Friends of RHCL once again will fill up the Belt Branch Annex with used books and other items for sale at discount prices Aug. 24-27. The sale will be open to the public 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 27 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. The half-price sale is planned for Aug. 26, and the bag and box sale is Aug. 27. The Friends will have a preview sale 6-8 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/7FVnXpJhVWk/friends-to-have-august-book-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/7FVnXpJhVWk" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/08/friends-to-have-august-book-sale.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-6485053997676909407Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:08:00 +00002011-08-04T15:15:39.387-05:00tech tuesdaysbasic computere-booksbasic internetcomputer classNew schedule for computer classesIf you have a question about technology-- be it computers, electronic books or something else-- thing Tuesdays. Tech Tuesdays is a new program series that consolidates the library's various technology classes into a regular schedule at the Belt Branch.The first class will be a Basic Computer class from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 2 that teaches such basic skills as using the keyboard and mouse and opening http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/_EdbECTfl9M/new-schedule-for-computer-classes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/_EdbECTfl9M" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-schedule-for-computer-classes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-3311153335064431595Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:04:00 +00002011-08-04T15:08:35.477-05:00driver's safetydriving classSeniorsupcoming programsAARPDriver's safety class to be offered at BeltAn AARP driver safety class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Belt Branch. The class will teach motorists 50 and older how to avoid driving hazards- but anyone regardless of age can take the class. Participants will learn about current driving rules, driving safely on busy roads and making adjustments for age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/_HFAEFI0gDc/drivers-safety-class-to-be-offered-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/_HFAEFI0gDc" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/08/drivers-safety-class-to-be-offered-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-6105550745003151568Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:00:00 +00002011-06-07T15:38:33.767-05:00children's programsOne world many storiessummer reading 2011You are HereWorld of wonders: Summer os excitement, fun in store for youths of all agesYoung readers will have the world at their fingertips in the "One World, Many Stories" 2011 Summer Reading Program that begins Monday, June 6.Participants from preschool through fifth grade can win prizes for reading up to 300 minutes through July 30. To keep them enthused about reading during the summer, the library has planned a full schedule of craft classes, storytimes and major events that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/_KXzs9m7JlA/world-of-wonders-summer-os-excitement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/_KXzs9m7JlA" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/06/world-of-wonders-summer-os-excitement.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-7129163203917042571Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:35:00 +00002011-06-07T13:00:24.624-05:00traveling exhibitpride and passionBaseball exhibit ends June 24A professional actor portraying baseball legend Jackie Robinson and a visit by Robinson's daughter are just two of the programs planned before the special exhibit, "Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience," wraps up June 24 at the Belt Branch Annex.Actor Gregory Kinney will bring Robinson back to live in a public program at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. Kenney, who lives in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/mwaudFQm4rA/baseball-exhibit-ends-june-24.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/mwaudFQm4rA" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/06/baseball-exhibit-ends-june-24.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-8699974258745311773Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:27:00 +00002011-06-07T12:35:39.709-05:00upcoming eventsdogsDogs topic of June 25 event at BeltEvery dog has his day, and at the library that day will be Saturday, June 25, when the Belt Branch celebrates Take Your Dog to Work Day.Sponsored by Pet Sitters International, the annual event promotes adopting dogs from animal shelters and rescue groups so they can become companions for people.The Belt Branch event will feature M'Shoogy's shelter of Savannah bringing adoptable dogs for the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/rYx75CvBz_I/dogs-topic-of-june-25-event-at-belt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/rYx75CvBz_I" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/06/dogs-topic-of-june-25-event-at-belt.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-8217685562493169507Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:24:00 +00002011-06-07T12:27:14.863-05:00Classy Seniorsupcoming programsSeniors to learn about 'Ideal Man'Classy Seniors will celebrate Father's Day in June with a program by speaker Amy Mears called "The Ideal Man" on Thursday, June 16.Mears will outline characteristics that she believes every man should have or work to achieve, including such ideals as being a protector and provider, leaderships skills and humbleness. She will speak at 10:30 a.m. at the Savannah Branch and at 2 p.m. at the Belt http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/_KwIV6S6HKQ/seniors-to-learn-about-ideal-man.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/_KwIV6S6HKQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/06/seniors-to-learn-about-ideal-man.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-5150719029547648539Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:20:00 +00002011-06-07T12:24:54.671-05:00healthsafetyupcoming programsProgram to give summer safety tipsThe library wants all of its patrons to have a safe and healthy summer, so the Belt Branch is providing a program on Friday, June 10, to provide tips for reaching that goal.At 1 p.m., a trooper from the Missouri Water Patrol will speak about water and boat safety. At 2 p.m., a Missouri Conservation Department official will speak about woodland and hiking safety.Safe recreation and food tips will http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/LkBbj5IcvSU/program-to-give-summer-safety-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/LkBbj5IcvSU" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/06/program-to-give-summer-safety-tips.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-8525931804000695126Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:18:00 +00002011-06-07T12:20:50.623-05:00computer classComputer classes offered at BeltFree computer classes for beginners will be offered in June at the Belt Branch.A basic computer class is planned for 3-5 p.m. Monday, June 6. Sign-up is at the Circulation Desk.A basic internet class will be offered 3-5 p.m. Monday, June 27. The class has a $5 advance registration fee that will be returned at the class. Individual tutoring sessions on Saturday mornings can also be arranged at thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/99vZbK-RvRQ/computer-classes-offered-at-belt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/99vZbK-RvRQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/06/computer-classes-offered-at-belt.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-5809499570814229164Wed, 04 May 2011 17:21:00 +00002011-05-04T12:47:47.455-05:00traveling exhibitpride and passionupcoming eventsbaseballBaseball & Race: Traveling exhibit details rich history of blacks in sportA traveling exhibit that examines how black baseball leagues were created in response to racial segregation in the United States slides into St. Joseph on May 17 for a six-week homestand at the Belt Branch Annex. "Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience" highlights the history of barnstorming black teams and the Negro Leagues from the 1880s until Jackie Robinson broke the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/q6umkZWNlLQ/baseball-race-traveling-exhibit-details.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/q6umkZWNlLQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/05/baseball-race-traveling-exhibit-details.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-5794222713051756655Wed, 04 May 2011 16:52:00 +00002011-05-04T12:18:05.139-05:00older americans monthgnarliespop-up booksquilt showbucket listClassy Seniorsupcoming programsQuilts, books, music await seniorsMay is Older Americans Month, and several programs are planned at the library for the entertainment and education of seniors.On Thursday, May 12, Ilene Cotter will speak about pop-up books at 10:30 a.m. at the Savannah Branch. Cotter became intrigued by the interactive books a few years ago and has been collecting them since.From 2 to 4 p.m. May 12, the Piece Corps Quilters Guild of St. Joseph http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/QFmDn74HIgs/quilts-books-music-await-seniors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/QFmDn74HIgs" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/05/quilts-books-music-await-seniors.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-5254518414507625520Wed, 04 May 2011 16:34:00 +00002011-05-04T11:52:48.945-05:00comuter classe-bookselectronic bookse-readersE-Books, readers topics of programKelly Morris, the library's technology trainer, will present programs on May 9 and 19 about electronic book readers and what services the library provides for the devices.She will speak at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the Belt Branch and at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Savannah Branch. Seating is limited so patrons are encouraged to sign up in advance for the programs. Patrons should bring http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/fwmtBxxiH40/e-books-readers-topics-of-program.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/fwmtBxxiH40" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/05/e-books-readers-topics-of-program.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-5013284564263672748Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:25:00 +00002011-04-28T10:28:47.886-05:00fishingfly tyingupcoming programsBelt program to lure in anglersFly fishing enthusiast Steve Pflugradt will present a class on fly tying and fly fishing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at the Belt Branch.Besides discussing warm water fly fishing and the history of fly fishing among other aspects of the sport, he will demonstrate fly tying. Pflugradt ties flies professionally and has taught fly tying classes and spoken to fly fishing clubs throughout Missouri.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/I_o2tKV9y5M/belt-program-to-lure-in-anglers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/I_o2tKV9y5M" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/04/belt-program-to-lure-in-anglers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-2858975046142886474Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:04:00 +00002011-04-14T15:14:23.357-05:00read firstpuppetfestupcoming programsThe need to read: Puppet festival, class for adults promote reading to kidsA month-long effort in Savannah to promote reading to young children continues in April with two events- a puppet festival for families and a program to teach parents how to make homemade books. Savannah is one of 10 communities across the state participating in the Missouri Humanities Council's Read First! program, which encourages adults to read to children. Studies show that children who are http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/yNAaGaeBPhw/need-to-read-puppet-festival-class-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/yNAaGaeBPhw" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/04/need-to-read-puppet-festival-class-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-5453022384846193629Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:48:00 +00002011-04-14T15:04:19.576-05:00kansas city public libraryjasper ffordeauthor talkFforde ffun: Our staff member has memorable evening with authorJasper Fforde, author of the "Thursday Next" series, is one of my favorite authors, so I jumped at the chance to see him again at a library event in Kansas City. The evening led to me being part of a group dinner with the often hilarious writer.Fforde was the featured speaker March 17 at the final event of the Kansas City Public Library's Adult Winter Reading Program. I had previously met him at http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/WFiyxqoW6L0/fforde-ffun-our-staff-member-has.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/WFiyxqoW6L0" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/04/fforde-ffun-our-staff-member-has.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-4874404510889423531Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:39:00 +00002011-04-10T16:49:52.707-05:00crimeauthor talkAuthors to talk about crime booksCrime- both real and imagined- are topics of two books that will be featured in April programs at the Belt Branch. Author Larry Wood of Joplin will discuss his book "Desperadoes of the Ozarks" at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 20. The book details true crime stories from the 1860s through the 1950s, including the Missouri Kid and Bonnie and Clyde and lesser known figures such as Wilbur Underhill, who was http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/FHAlhIOArvU/authors-to-talk-about-crime-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/FHAlhIOArvU" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/04/authors-to-talk-about-crime-books.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901536722049137390.post-952942385356553272Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:33:00 +00002011-04-10T16:35:18.576-05:00seedsgardeningGardeners can exchange seedsReady to get into your garden after another long winter? Do you have seeds to plant?Master gardener Judy Wright will answer questions about handling, planting and saving flower and vegetable seeds at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Savannah Branch. Participants can bring seeds to share with others. All seeds should be labeled in glass jars or paper envelopes and should not be older than 2009.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~3/AAEoOy704Ng/gardeners-can-exchange-seeds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kmorris)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RollingHillsLibraryNewsletter/~4/AAEoOy704Ng" height="1" width="1"/>http://rhclnewsletter.blogspot.com/2011/04/gardeners-can-exchange-seeds.html