Last week Tharpo the pirate visited Chico Library’s summer reading program. Library Director Michelle Slonaker said he entertained guests with silly antics, juggling and magic tricks.
Above, Cassie Byers, Taryn Lunsford and Jessica Byers assist Tharpo with with one of his tricks. Of course, kids also turned in their reading logs for prizes and checked out more books.
Which summer reading program are you going to visit this week?
Photo submitted by Michelle Slonaker
It will give you the details for all the summer reading programs in the county, as well as contact information for each library.
Keep those kiddos reading this summer!
Lt. Col. Jesse Wilkins (Ret.) of Chico has written “My Flight from Farm Boy to Flyboy” about his adventures as an Army pilot during World War II.
The author’s website says: “It gives readers a bird’s eye view of what it was like for a young man to serve in World War II away from home and nearer to threats of death. More importantly, this memoir gives tribute to the many known and unsung heroes of the war, those men who gave up their lives to save those of others.”
The book is filled with Wilkins’ memories and recollections of his time during the war and that of his growing family. It also features a generous number of photographs and is dedicated to his wife, Jimmie.
Look for a story on Wilkins in the Wise County Messenger near Memorial Day.
Next week Decatur Librarian Cecilia Barham, Decatur Youth Services Librarian Katie Morris and Newark Library Director Megan Suffling will attend Library Legislative Day to discuss proposed budget cuts with state legislators.
They will also give the legislators letters and notes written by patrons expressing the importance of the libraries in Wise County. If you would like to submit a note, visit your local library before the end of the day Monday and fill out a card with your name, address and what the library means to you.
The proposed cuts are severe, so if you appreciate your library, let your voice be heard. Read the Feb. 13 edition of the Messenger for more information about how these cuts will affect the libraries in Wise County.
You can also learn more about the issues on the Texas Library Association website.
Hey, Wise County friends. There are a couple of library events this weekend you won’t want to miss.
The Decatur Public Library is participating in Free Comic Book Day with comic book stores across America on Saturday. Stop by the library between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to pick up your free comic books, learn origami and watch anime. If you need to know more, call the library at (940) 627-5512.
Also, the estate of Lavonia Hawkins will be auctioned Saturday to benefit Chico’s Public Library. The house, at 309 S. Weatherford St., in Chico, will be open at 8 a.m., and the auction will start at 10 a.m. Hawkins willed all of her property to the library. Numerous antiques will be included in the sale, such as a couch, chairs, cabinets, a dining set and a buffet.