Thanksgiving

Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart. ~Seneca

The Marion Library wishes a very happy Thanksgiving to all of our patrons.

Look for the community angel tree starting Monday, November 23.

As a reminder, the library will be closed on Thursday, November 26th in honor of the holiday.

Free Download: Finn Reeder, Flu Fighter

Kids are curious about H1N1 too. There is a free fiction book which talks about the pandemic. This download from Stone Arch Books will only be available until January 1, 2010.

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Community Project

Knot Only Knitters is a weekly library group that invites you to participate in a charity project for Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. There is a need for ADULT hats, scarves and mittens this season.

Bring/send finished projects to the Marion Library by Friday, Dec. 18.


Any favorite pattern will do, but if you are looking for ideas here are simple patterns for knit and crochet projects, perfect for beginners:

HATS:
Knit:
Chemo cap

Beginner hat

Rolled brim hat

Crochet:
Super simple hat

Simple Skateboarder Hat


MITTENS:
Knit:
Easy Mittens

Crochet:
Vicki’s Mittens


SCARVES:
Knit:
Beginner Garter Stitch Scarf

Double Dropped Scarf

Crochet:
Simple Crochet Scarf


For more patterns suggestions see discussion thread on Facebook.

Veteran's Day

Yes, the library will be open on Veteran's Day. However, storytime will not be held since school is closed.

Chances are, if you're not on Facebook already, then you're likely to be getting on it pretty soon. Whether it's your kids or your neighbor (or those old friends you just reunited with at your high school reunion), people around you have been nagging you to sign up, set up a profile, and start "social-networking" with all your friends. Social-networking sites such as Facebook (and MySpace, Bebo, LinkedIn, etc) are increasingly turning into the first place people go when they get on the Internet, as these services offer e-mail, chat, music players, photo sharing, and so much more beyond just staying in touch with your Friends.
Sign up for the library's facebook 101 class on 11/24 and set up your profile, learn how to add pictures, send messages, deal with privacy settings, and more.

Happy Halloween

Storytime fun...

Party On

For storytime this week children are invited to wear a costume for a little Halloween fun.
Join us this Wednesday morning, 10/28 from 10:15-11:00.

I would like to thank the community for a successful book and pie sale! Your support of the Marion Friends of the Library group is much appreciated. Thank you to those who donated and/or purchased books, and to those who baked delicious pies or other goodies. And of course, thanks to those folks who bought and ate them! : )
You know what they say, "Many hands make light work." Here's a shout out to the volunteers who set up, worked the sale and/or tore down the sale. You were very helpful and also greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,
T. Whitney