West Fork Municipal Library

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

2009-11-17T16:56:00.001-08:00

Santa will be here again for the third annual Breakfast with Santa on December 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Community Center. Have your kids pictures made with Santa, and enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, milk, coffee, or juice sponsored by Friends of the Library. Proceeds from this event have been used to purchase children's books for the library.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BASKET SILENT AUCTION

2009-11-12T14:36:00.001-08:00

Friends of the West Fork Library will again hold their Annual Christmas Basket Silent Auction fundraiser. If you would like to bid on a basket come by after Thanksgiving and see all the items to choose from. If you would like to prepare a basket for us to auction, please bring it by anytime.

BOOK SIGNING AT THE LIBRARY

2009-11-12T14:31:00.001-08:00

Susan Culp, author of 50 Frogs, 5 Babes and a Bulldog, will be autographing and selling copies of her book on Saturday, December 5th at the library from 1:00 to 2:30. The book is about the misadventures of 5 women trying to find their princes in today's dating world, complicated by the antics of a neurotic bulldog, Winchester.

WHAT'S IN YOUR BACKPACK?

2009-11-12T14:01:00.000-08:00

Join us for the next monthly meeting of BOOKTALKERS for grades 5 and up at the library on November 18th at 4:00 p.m. Brush up your skills with chopsticks and enjoy your good fortune at our November meeting. Answer the following questions about our destination and you will be eligible for the prize drawing:

1. This country boasts the longest structure on earth. How long is it?
2. Sericulture has been a significant industry in this country for thousands of years. What does it produce?
3. On the traditional calendar of this country, the year 2009 is the year of an animal symbolizing prosperity through fortitude and hard work. What is the symbolic animal for someone born this year?

LIKE CATS AND DOGS

2009-11-12T13:51:00.000-08:00

Preschool Story Time for ages 3 and up continues through December 8th. Programs are presented by the Washington County Library System and are at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. This fall's theme is Like Cats and Dogs. Finn, the escape artist Border Collie, and Dollie, the registered therapy Chihuahua, have visited with the children so far. Of course, Bubby, the library cat also attends.

Library Closing for a Week for Repairs

2009-08-23T14:00:00.000-07:00

The Library will be closed from August 31st through September 7th for repairs to the floor around the circulation desk. All materials can be returned during that time in the book drop as it will be emptied daily with items being checked in. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8th, and the first Preschool Story time will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8th.

Friends of the Library Purchase Kid's Books on CD

2009-08-23T13:50:00.000-07:00

Friends of the Library agreed to spend $450.00 for children's books on compact disc for the library. Patrons have requested family friendly books to listen to on trips as adult materials are not always appropriate for everyone. CDs purchased include: Bats at the Beach, Max's Words, Wabi Sabi, Library Mouse, Never Glue Your Friends to Their Chairs, Horse in the House, Never Swipe a Bully's Bear, Because of Winn Dixie, Holes, Shiloh, Highway Cats, Lunch Walks Among Us, Chicken Chasing Queen of Lamar, You Can Do It, Haunted Hike, Mothstorm, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Roderick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #2), and Speak Spanish with Dora.

Ali Baker Accepts Award

2009-07-22T07:36:00.000-07:00

Ali Baker was chosen as Youth Volunteer of the Year for the state of Arkansas by the VFW in appreciation for the volunteer work she does for the community. She was presented with awards from both the local chapter and the state chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The award was presented by local chapter president, Katie Watson, at the West Fork Library's Friends meeting on July 14th. Ali is secretary for the Friends group, one of many volunteer positions she holds.

Express Yourself @ Your Library

2009-06-07T07:13:00.000-07:00

Washington County Library System will be offering free workshops for grades 5 and up as part of our Summer Reading program at the West Fork Municipal Library.

Workshop #1 - Art Smarts!

Wednesday, June 10th, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

This workshop will give you the chance to learn about different art materials and methods. Emphasis will be on collage techniques and ways to personalize everyday objects. Get messy! Have fun! Be creative!

2009-06-06T13:30:00.000-07:00

Workshop #2 - Just Write It!

Wednesday, July 8th, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to write a book? This workshop will give you some great ideas for writing and getting published. You will also make a creative and unique journal to help you get started.

Workshop #3 - It's About Thyme!

Wednesday, July 29th, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
It's time to learn about cooking with herbs! In this workshop you will get to grind, smell and taste various herbs, as well as experiment with some great recipes. find out how people have historically used herbs in cooking and as medicine.

For more information or to register call 442-6253

or contact the West Fork Municipal Library.

Summer Reading Program

2009-06-06T08:38:00.000-07:00

The Washington County Library System will offer six weeks of exciting progams at the West Fork Municipal Library this summer. Art, music, and storytelling workshops will make this a summer to remember for all children in grades K-6.

Puppet shows, concerts, and special guest speakers are scheduled throughout the summer and all activities are free of charge.

Programs begin June 15th and are at 1:00 p.m. on Mondays.