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Highland County Public Library News ...
Tomi Herald Librarian
¦ At the Highland County Public Library we offered our first Family Movie Night on Friday, April 18. It was a huge success and I believe that everyone had a great time. I know I did. We showed "Bee Movie" to more than 40 people, from preschoolers to grandparents, and all ages in between. The free popcorn, drinks and candy were a big hit with the kids, who helped themselves to the goodies with great enthusiasm. We gave away door prizes to three lucky winners. We're planning another Family Movie Night for Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. This time we'll be showing "Alvin and the Chipmunks," rated PG. If you missed the first Family Movie Night this will be your opportunity get in on the fun. The movie and snacks are free to everyone.
¦ Also in May we'll be offering the opportunity to travel to Africa through the traditional story telling of Dr. Mwizenge Tembo, who was born and raised in Zambia in Southern Africa. Tembo's wide range of cultural experiences and first-hand knowledge of African culture make him an entertaining story teller, African drummer, African traditional and modern dancer, as well as an articulate teacher and academic. He calls his act "BambaZonke," which in his native language means "variety show." He is currently associate professor of sociology at Bridgewater College and a columnist for the "Daily News Leader" in Staunton. He'll be presenting his show at the Highland County Public Library on Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. The program is free and everyone is welcome.
¦ We recently held our annual volunteer luncheon where we thanked all the volunteers who have helped the library in the past year. We invited more than 60 people. That's how many people contributed their time and talents to helping make HCPL a great little library and community center. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our volunteers once again and praise them for giving back to their community. We're always looking for new folks to help out so if you'd be interested in volunteering please let me know. Keep in mind that book sale time in October is when we have our greatest need for help.
¦ Did you know that we have a paperback book exchange rack in the library? You can bring paperbacks in to exchange, or you can purchase paperbacks from the rack for fifty cents each. We also have hardcover books available for sale in our foyer for two dollars each. Proceeds from the sale of these books go into our operating budget.
¦ Stop by the library and check out the newest titles we're offering, including David Baldacci's "The Whole Truth," Robert K. Tanenbaum's "Escape," Iris Johansen's "Quicksand," Stuart Wood's "Santa Fe Dead," Amanda Quick's "The Third Circle," Thomas Perry"s "Fidelity," Beverly Lewis's "The Forbidden," Harlan Coben's "Hold Tight," Mary Higgins Clark's "Where Are You Now?," Elizabeth Berg's "The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted," Louise Erdrich's "The Plague of Doves," and Alexander McCall Smith's "Miracle at Speedy Motors."
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