Programming

Looking Forward to the New Library

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

With a new library in the works, we look forward.  Today’s libraries are more than book repositories where staff shush visitors and patrons quietly read.  They are community centers.   Although they serve a larger and very different community, there is “food for thought” in this broadcast of Kansas City area librarians discussing the role of libraries in the [...]

Meet Wisconsin Author Lesley Kagen

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

If you haven’t already, please mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 23rd when Wisconsin author Lesley Kagen will speak to the Friends in the library meeting room at 7:00 p.m.  Lesley is the N.Y. Times bestselling author ofWhistling in the Dark and Land of a Hundred Wonders.  She will also read from her new, soon to [...]

HELP NEEDED: Program Hosts

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Putting on a successful program requires many hands!  Choose any of the jobs below for one or more programs.  Call Anne O’Brien to volunteer! [673-6142] Provide treats Set up chairs and equipment Greet Friends

HELP NEEDED: Friendly Supper Chairs

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Friendly Suppers are held before evening Library programs at local restaurants.  It’s a casual way for Friends to gather and chat before attending the Library presentation. Arrange restaurant date/time Plan notices to be sent by group e-mail Accept reservations from Friends

We need YOUR help!

Monday, September 14th, 2009

CELEBRATE! The Jack Russell Memorial Library is on its way with the City voting to fund part of the project. Now we can move forward, confident and proud that we will have a library worthy of our city, a beautiful addition to downtown – and more than that, a center for lifelong learning. Making the [...]

Take Our Book Club Survey!

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Help us plan for future programming.  If you are interested in meeting with others in the community to review and discuss books, take our Book Club Survey and let us know your preferences.  Please submit only one survey!