The Book Nook - El Paso District Library El Paso, Illinois

thank you, readers!

2/26/2019

The adult winter reading program is over and we have drawn the winner of the raffle. Nancy won a Barnes and Noble gift card, a warm and fuzzy blanket, a mug, and several boxes of hot chocolate.
We believe there were 17 total participants and we heard positive feedback on the AFLY (Adults Learning From Youth) readers. We thank you for your reading and hope to do it again next winter!

this week at the el paso district library (EPDL)

2/26/2019

February 25 - March 1

Monday & Tuesday
9:30 am
Preschool Story Hour

Tuesday
3:15 pm Maker Space

Thursday
7 pm RIOT ACT
Our book club will discuss our current book and pick up next month's book, When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi.

Hazle buck ewing: a life of faith, grace, and integrity

2/20/2019

Toni Tucker, the director of the Ewing Cultural Center started her presentation by saying that Hazle Buck Ewing was one of her very favorite people. What a wonderful sentiment to start the evening out! And after hearing about Hazle's generosity, willingness to help others, her work towards world peace, and her amazing philanthropy I can understand why she would be someone's favorite. Joey won the free raffle that we have for our audience with each adult presentation, a box of candy from the Chocolatier, Inc. in Bloomington. What a great presentation for a young person to attend, to learn about the life of a great lady who truly tried to do good in the world and make it a better place.

Hmm...I better clarify. Not every raffle prize is a box of chocolates, but we have had a free raffle with the audience for something.

This week at the El Paso District Library

2/19/2019

This Week at the El Paso District Library (EPDL)
Tuesday, Feb 19
- Crochet & Knit Group 4 pm -7 pm
- Toni Tucker, director of the Ewing Cultural Center will give a free presentation titled Hazel Buck Ewing: A Life of Faith, Grace, and Integrity at 6:30 pm
Thursday, Feb 21
- Adult Coloring 5:30 pm to 7 pm

Ken Zurski, Unremembered presentation cancelled

2/12/2019

We decided to cancel our presentation tonight (Tuesday, February 12th) with Ken Zurski on his Unremembered book due to the ice/snow/rain weather situation. We do have his book at the library available for checkout and we also have his book, The Wreck of the Columbia. Look for them on the New Adult Materials bookcase right by the front checkout desk. And I will provide a link to Ken's Unremembered blog again.

Lunch by Lyssa

2/11/2019

Today Lyssa (and her friend) made lunch for us librarians. The Cookbook Club was not able to meet this month for Italian night, so Lyssa felt bad about that and decided that the librarians should have their own lunch. So, we all ate shells with cheese and sauce that were delicious and bread with butter. And Ann brought in Valentine's cookies for us, too! I feel very blessed for the kind and thoughtful people that I work with!

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia Class

2/11/2019

A reminder about the Alzheimer's Class this Wednesday!

Ken zurski's talk about his latest book, unremembered

2/11/2019

Check out Ken Zurski's online blog about people and events that are Unremembered! We think you will find it very interesting!

Ken will be at the library on Tuesday, February 11th at 6 pm. Please register for this event, so that we can contact you if the weather turns sour and we have to cancel the presentation!

this week at the el paso district library!

2/11/2019

This week the weather forecast involves days of snow, ice, rain, and wind! If the weather turns sour, please call first before you make a trip to the library and please register for the special events so that we will know to call you if we have to cancel.

Monday, February 11th -   9:30 am Preschool Story Hour

Tuesday, February 12th:
9:30 am Preschool Story Hour
3:15 pm MakerSpace
6 pm Ken Zurski will be at the library to talk about his latest book, Unremembered. Please register
   for this presentation in case of bad weather.

Saturday, February 16th:
10:30 am to Noon
Jenna Wachtveitl of the Alzheimer's Association will present a class on Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia. It is a requirement that you register for this class if you wish to attend! Register by stopping by the library, calling the library (527-4360), or call the Alzheimer's Association at 309-681-1100.

game club for adults

2/5/2019

The Game Club for Adults met last Friday at 1 pm in the library.. We played Mexican Train Dominoes.

We will meet next month on the first Friday of the month (March 1st) at 1 pm. We will try to play Doodle Dice.

If you would like to join up, just ask us about it..

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El Paso District Library
El Paso, Illinois