The Library has so much to offer in addition to reading good books. The Nicholson Memorial Library System also offers great programs for your enjoyment and education.
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Senior Social Hour at the Library
The Nicholson Memorial Library System continues a new program designed just for senior citizens: Senior Social Hour at the Library. These free events are sponsored by the Friends of the Library and are open to anyone 55 years of age or older. The events will allow time for questions, discussion, socializing and snacks. Light refreshments will be served.
HarmoniChords Quartet
Thursday, January 15, 2:00 p.m. at the Central Library
The HarmoniChords Quartet, made up of Tom Banford, Don Sanders, Jim Patterson and Bill Patterson, will entertain and impress you with their harmonica playing — and they are each 85 years old!
No registration is required, but space is limited and seats fill up fast. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance. Please call 972-205-2502 for more information.
Senior Social Hour is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Sit-N-Stitch @ Your Library
Saturday, January 17, 1 - 4 p.m. at the Central Library
Sit-N-Stitch is a come and go needlecraft circle that is free and open to anyone interested in quilting, knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, needlepoint, sewing, or any other kind of needlework. Stitchers at any skill level are welcome. Bring your current project and enjoy the company of others who share your interests.
This program will be held monthly on the third Saturday of the month.
No registration required. For more information call the Central Library Reference Desk at (972) 205-2502.
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Friends of the Library Meeting Dates Changed
Meetings will now be held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Library. The next meeting will be January 21, 2009. All members are encouraged to attend.
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The Page Turners Book Discussion Group
Thursday, January 22, 7 p.m. at the Central Library
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
In 1956, toward the end of Rev. John Ames’s life, he begins a long letter to his young son, an account of himself and his forebears. It is a story about faith, love, history and growing old. The drama unfolds slowly while illuminating the beauty of an ordinary life lived with integrity. “Serene, profound, spiritual.”
Are you a Page Turner? Would you like to be?
Find out more about your Library’s book discussion group on our blog, www.garlandpageturners.blogspot.com. Get news, resources, and recaps of previous meetings, all in one place. Come on in and see what we're reading!
February 26: Marley & Me (Grogan)
March 26: The Collectors (Baldacci)
April 23: Three Cups of Tea (Mortenson)
For more information call the Central Library Information Desk at (972) 205-2533.
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Free Health Seminars @ Your Library
The Nicholson Memorial Library and Baylor Medical Center at Garland present free programs on important health topics. A local physician or other health care professional will conduct free seminars at either the Central Library or the South Garland Branch.
Knee and Hip Replacement
Tuesday, January 27, 12 -1 p.m. at the Central Library
The Nicholson Memorial Library System and Baylor Medical Center at Garland are co-sponsoring a free health seminar on the topic of Knee and Hip Replacement at the Central Library on Tuesday, January 27. The seminar begins promptly at 12:00 noon and ends at 1:00 p.m.
Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call 1-800-422-9567 to register for this important program. Free brown-bag lunches will be provided.
The Central Library is located at 625 Austin Street in downtown Garland. The South Garland Branch is located at 4845 Broadway Blvd - the southwest corner of Broadway & Oates.
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Friends of the Library Announce Book Sale Dates
The Annual Book Sale, postponed from last October, is set for May 14, 15 & 16.
Look for more information about the Book Sale beginning next month. There will be many changes in the sale set-up and procedures due to the recent renovations at the South Garland Branch Library.
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You Can Adopt-A-Shelf!
Would you like to help the Library stay organized and make sure the books are in the proper order on the shelves? You can learn to "shelf-read"!
The ADOPT-A-SHELF class trains volunteers on how to help keep the Library shelves straightened. Once you have been trained, you can volunteer at any of the five locations of the Library System. You can pick the branch, time you wish to volunteer, and even adopt a section of your choice. You can set up regular volunteer times or just drop in at your convenience. Any help received is appreciated by Library personnel and allows them to perform other duties and better assist patrons. A more complete explanation is available in a brochure at all Library locations.
This is a volunteer project sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Friends of the Library Meetings
The Friends of the Library Board meets every third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Library. Anyone interested in the activities of the Friends is welcome to attend.
For more information call 972-205-2543.