BowWow, Briar barking, I mean speaking. :) I have had such a busy life, so far. I go bye-bye with Mom and Dad a lot! Sometimes we get to go to Bomgaars and I get to meet so many people! One time, I went with Mom and Dad to do errands and two different ladies at two different drive-thrus gave me yummy treats!! Then mom and dad got me this delicious round shaped slab of meat with bread on both sides ‘cause I was so good in the store. It was delicious!!!! I didn’t used to like riding in the car, but it's growing on me. :) This past week I had lots of people come in to see me, and my sister, Thistle, at the library. I am learning not to jump on the little ones during storytime, but it’s so hard not to. I just love little kids soooooo much! Mom will bring me out to sit and let the littles pet me. I want to go to them, but Mom says, “No”. I have to let them come to me. If I get too excited Mom makes me go back to hang out with Hans. I love Hans, but kids are so much FUN!! Mom always tells people to tell me, “Off” if I jump up on them. (I LOVE IT when people sit down and give me lovies…but sometimes I get a little over exuberant. 😬 It’s hard bein’ a puppy.) Mom still doesn’t like it when I chew on my sister, Thistle, but she’s so fun to play with! Besides, sometimes Thistle starts it. Mom says The Friends of the Library will be hosting an evening introductory genealogy class at the library on Thursday, February 9th from 6:30-7:30pm. You should see my pedigree chart!!! My Mom can’t wait to start a book club that would meet once a month to discuss a book we all read at the same time. She received a few new titles with multiple copies this week. If any of them flip your skirt she’d love to hear from you. The new titles this week are:
Hearing these summaries makes me wish I could read…I’m glad Mom reads to me. In case you didn’t know, here’s a brief run-down of the programming going on at the library on a regular basis:
We’re working on starting a hand crafting club that will meet once a month where you will bring whatever “project” you’re working on. What would you think of the second Thursday of the month at 4:00pm? Call my Mom, Lisa Formhals, or, Hans Leitner, at the library (712-624-8554) to give your input on what activities you’d like to do at your library. The library belongs to our community…let’s use it! Saturdays with Averie (activities appropriate for school age children and families):
All classes are free! Mark it on your calendar and come join us for some fun!! May your Mom throw the ball for you often, Woof-woof! Briar, the Library Puppy
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Meeooowww, Thistle here. :) I LOVE coming to work with Mom! I get to see so many people and they give me all kinds of lovies. It’s the best! I lead a very busy life at the library. I must groom myself, eat, sleep, play with Briar, sleep, run from Briar, get the zoomies, try to eat Mom’s food (she usually shares a little, but sometimes I have to get a little pushy), play with kids, and sleep some more. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. Mom closed the library at 5:00pm last Monday. She fed me dinner and sat down to catch up on emails etc. When I was done eating, I went on a little walk about and then I fell asleep. I won’t say where, because it was a really great hiding place. So good, in fact, that Mom couldn’t find me, and she and Briar looked for me for over an hour! I’m a heavy sleeper so I don’t hear when Mom calls me if I’m asleep. To make a long story short…I spent my first night EVER alone…in the library. Boy was I glad to see Mom Tuesday morning! I stayed right by her or on her all day. I haven’t ever been alone for that long before…It wasn’t fun at all. There wasn’t anyone to play with or snuggle with and no one gave me petses. I’m definitely not a fan of alone time. I definitely LOVE being with my family. Speaking of family… Have you ever wanted to get your family history together but just didn’t know where to start? The Friends of the Library will be hosting an evening Introductory Genealogy Class at the library on Thursday, February 9th from 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how to get started, what forms to use, what tools are available and more. The class is free so come one, come all!! Mom said to remind you about starting a book club that would meet once or twice a month to discuss the book we’re all reading. She said you could meet at the library or at Classic Café for a snack or whatever floats everybody’s boat. She received a few new titles with multiple copies this week. The new titles this week are: Peace Like A River by Leif Enger: The story of a father raising his three children in 1960s Minnesota, Peace Like a River is at once a heroic quest, a tragedy, a love story, and a haunting meditation on the possibility of magic in the everyday world.; The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans: It charts a tragic accident to 2 girls and their horses. One of the girls and her horse die while the other girl and her beloved horse are severely traumatized; and The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini: The Kite Runner is the story of Amir, a Sunni Muslim, who struggles to find his place in the world because of the aftereffects and fallout from a series of traumatic childhood events. If you’re interested in reading any of these titles, as a group, please let us know! In case you didn’t know, here’s a brief run-down of the programming going on at the library on a weekly basis: (Also, Briar and I are usually at the library on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, when Mom is at work.:)
We’re working on starting a stitch ‘n ‘itch club that will meet once or twice a month where you will bring whatever “project” you’re working on. Stay tuned for time and place. Saturdays with Averie (activities appropriate for school age children and families):
All of her classes are free! Mark it on your calendar and come join us for some fun!! Any questions? Please call the library at 712-624-8554. Stay fluffy, Thistle, the Library Kitten Woof Woof, Briar, again. :) Hans told me people come into the library on the days my mom is not working and they ask to see Thistle and me, then they are bummed to find out we’re not there. So, I thought I should tell you all that Thistle and I go to the library on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00am-5:00pm. Dad picks us up a little early sometimes, but not usually. I’m super bummed I’ve missed out on some awesome petses. Thistle is too, though she doesn’t get near as excited as I do for petses. Mom says that it’s a good thing she doesn’t, but I’m not so sure. Anyway, please come to see us again sometime. :) We missed you all this past Saturday for painting with Averie. She will be holding more classes on the following Saturdays:
All of her classes are free! Mark it on your calendar and come join us for some fun!! Have you wanted to get your family history together but just don’t know where to start? The Friends of the Library will be hosting an evening introductory genealogy class at the library on Thursday, February 9th from 6:30-7:30pm. The class is free so come one, come all!! Mom wanted me to ask if any of you are interested in reading a book for a book club that would meet once or twice a month to discuss the book we’re all reading. She said you could meet at the library or at Classic Café for a snack or whatever works for everyone (I hope you choose the library ‘cause I can’t go to Classic Café’…just sayin’). She recently acquired multiple copies of several titles. The titles she has so far are:
If there is another book you would like Mom to get for a book club read, she is all ears. Mom thinks it would be great fun to have adults and teens read the same book…talk about some interesting discussions to be had! We do have a book club that meets at the library every Thursday at 4:00pm, but we don’t read the same book. We all talk about the different books we’re reading, and it broadens the mind through other genres (whatever that means). Mom also wanted to know if there was anyone out there who would like to start a “movie buffs” group. There are so many cool movies to discuss and watch!! I LOVE snuggles and petses during movie time. Actually, I love snuggles and petses anytime!! Please call the library at 712-624-8554 if you’d like to start that hand sewing/crafting group or if you’d like to puzzle. I’m trying hard to be a good girl and working on obeying. It’s hard to be obedient when you’re a puppy…especially when there are children to play with and smells to sniff and sounds to...squirrel! Until next time, Briar, the Library Puppy Meowy Year Greetings,
Thistle here.:) Did you know we had a Health Fair at the library this past Saturday? It was totally cool!! Lots of people gave me hugs and snuggles. I like that. Mom says we’d like to give a big THANK YOU to all those who came to share their information on health with us. Thank you to Club 321; 5210, Let’s Go Malvern; Red Oak YMCA; Malvern Medical Clinic; Methodist Physician’s Clinic; Mills County Public Health; Wabash Trace Nature Trail; Montgomery County Hospital; Kohll’s Pharmacy; Glenwood Nutrition; Jody’s Natural Kitchen; Hilltop Animal Hospital; Friends of the Malvern Public Library; Sovereign Martial Arts and all those who came and helped make this health fair a success! We were tickled to have about 50 people at this event. Mom says the participants she talked to want to do it again next year!! There is a new girl who is volunteering at our library. Her name is Averie. We are excited to have her with us! She will be doing activities for kids/teens and families on Saturdays from 1:30pm-2:30pm and occasionally showing a family movie with popcorn from 1:00-3:00pm. Here’s what she has planned for you so far: Saturday, January 14th from 1:30-2:30pm, Painting in Carnegie Saturday, January 21st from 1:30-2:30pm, Pipe Cleaner Craft Saturday, January 28th from 1:30-2:30pm, Egg Carton Animals Saturday, February 1st from 1:00-3:00pm, The Mitchells vs. Machines (Movie with popcorn) Saturday, February 11th from 1:30-2:30pm, Watercolor Craft Averie is an artist and is excited to share time creating with all of you! We hope to see you at the library!! Mom says we’re running behind this week so we don’t have any more time to share. But we’ll talk to you again next week. Have a wonderful week and come by and see me!! Meow ‘til next time, Thistle, The Library Kitten Woof Woof New Year Greetings,
This is Briar woofing, I mean, speaking. Here’s hoping you all had a woofiful Happy New Year!! I did! I got to spend it in Cherokee, Iowa playing with my mom, Ellie, and my older sister, Gweny. We played tug o’ war and wrestling ALL THE TIME!!! It was so awesome! Mom even brought my squeaky toys. Dad REALLY loved that. This past week I got to play with soooooo many people at the library. Lots of kids and adults gave me petses. I am trying to learn not to jump on people, but I just get so excited I can barely stand it! Mom tells me, “Off”, when I do that. It’s hard to be obedient. This week is our super cool health fair on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the library. There will be a whole bunch of people there with health information on lots of different aspects of health. Mom says it’s the time of year when many people make New Year's resolutions. My New Year resolution is to chew up more sticks. Sticks are so delicious. Mom wanted me to ask if any of you would be interested in starting a sewing/crafting-by-hand group at the library. She says it’s when people get together and work on something they are creating with their hands while chatting and visiting with each other. Sort of a grown-up play group…well, at least not for toddlers like me. She also wanted me to ask if there are any avid puzzlers out there (whatever avid means…) that would be interested in starting a puzzling group at the library. Mom says it’s another playgroup, but for all ages. We have floor puzzles and regular puzzles from toddlers to 950 years old, like Moses! It’s a great way to work your brain and build relationships with the people in your community (I think that means the place where you live). We will be starting a fun time for kids and families on Saturdays from 1:00-3:00 pm at the library. There will be a different activity on most Saturdays. From movies to arts, crafts, legos, duplos, clay sculpting, painting, and other fun things. Stay tuned to our website, malvernlibrary.weebly.com, and our Facebook page, Malvern Public Library for details. Mom is going to start story time at East Mills Elementary School this week. She will be spending time on Thursday afternoons with a few different classes each week. We are so excited about this! Mom says when I become more obedient, I will get to go too!!!! I’m so excited for the day when I can have children read stories to me! Well, we’d like to invite you all to come to check out our books and movies or to just drop by for a friendly visit. Petses are always welcome. Until next time, Briar, the Library Puppy |
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