February Newsletter

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Krum Public Library Newsletter

February 2020 Volume 1, Issue 5

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Director's Corner

On February 20, KPL will be welcoming back one of my favorite performers, Celtic Guitarist Jerry Barlow. Mr. Barlow last joined us in 2018 and did an outstanding job. I hope you can join us at 6:30 in the evening on Thursday, February 20 for an enjoyable, relaxing evening of music.

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Did You Know?

In 1986 KPL was almost 7 years old. Between January 6 and February 18, 178 patrons checked out 311 items. In 2020 from January 1st to 29th, 1014 KPL visitors checked out 2096 items! Thank you for helping us grow!

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Remember When?

(A look back at important events in literary history—author birthdays, book/character debuts, and dates in books)

2/2/1882 birth of James Joyce

2/4/1826 The Last of the Mohicans published

2/6/1937 Of Mice and Men published

2/8/1955 birth of John Grisham

2/16/1957 birth of LeVar Burton

2/26/1802 birth of Victor Hugo

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What’s New at KPL?

Books and Movies

• Picture Books: Penny and Her Sled, Snow Leopard Ghost of the Mountains

• Junior Fiction: Look Both Ways, Dear Sweet Pea, Sauerkraut

• Junior Non-Fiction Series: Action Sports

• Junior Graphic Novels: Dog Man Fetch-22,  Lily the Thief

• YA Fiction: The Light at the Bottom of the World, Where the World Ends, Dangerous Alliance

• Español: Matemáticas con el Tiempo/Math with Weather, Viaje Dentro de Un Tornado,  ¿Está Ulula en primera?

Programs

• Book Club—2/13 6 PM Featured book is The Color Purple by Alice Walker.

• Children’s Hour is every Tuesday 10:00-11:00 AM and resumes February 4th. Come join Mrs. Katie for interactive stories, songs, early literacy activities, and crafts.

• Teen Time—each Wednesday from  4-6 PM

• Paint at the Library—February 11 at 5PM. Theme is Valentines.

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Staff Pick

Donna recommends the new non-fiction title Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life (Call #362.609 ARO). This book is an eye-opener for older individuals or their caretakers on navigating current age-related issues.

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