October 28, 2020
The latest at the Bandera Library
By Mauri Guillén Fagan
Bandera Library Director
Voter Guides are here! The non-partisan group League of Women Voters produces brochures with bios and a short synopsis of the platform for each candidate running for office. The guides are available in both English and Spanish and are free to take. You can find them next to the circulation desk. As a reminder, Oct. 30, is the final date for early voting. The library is dedicated to providing our patrons with the information they need in order to vote. Check out the blog post on our website www.bandercountylibrary.org for polling locations and hours, precinct maps, a link to the Voter Guide and much more.
The Friends of the Library will host their monthly Book Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Swing by and pick up a few titles. All books are by donation and your donation supports the library.
The Bandera Public Library Board of Directors continues to recruit for new board members. This is a great opportunity for any of our patrons to give back and to be a part of the library’s community. You do not have to have a professional background to take part. Any and all kinds of skills and backgrounds are welcome. Call or stop by to pick up an application.
All of us here at the library hope you have a safe and fun Halloween. Kids and those who are kids-at-heart can come by the Library in costume for a small treat. But don’t be surprised if you see a witch or a goblin checking out books while you’re here!
New titles this week include the latest novel by Fannie Flagg. Fans of the book and movie “Fried Green Tomatoes” will enjoy this new story set in the little town of Whistle Stop. Bud Threadgoode had a wonderful childhood with his mother Ruth and his hell-raising aunt Idgie. In recalling his childhood, Bud often tells his own daughter, Ruthie, “How lucky can you get?” But as with so many other railroad towns, the loss of the rail yard meant the loss of the town. Businesses boarded up and families moved away. On a lark, Bud decides to take a trip down to Whistle Stop to see what has happened since. In doing so, he learns some unexpected things about his Aunt Idgie and makes new friends. The visit which was supposed to just be a trip down memory lane ends up changing his life forever.
The Bandera Library is open by appointment and masks are required. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Curbside service is still available for checking out books, copying, faxing and printing services. Happy tales, y’all.
The Friends of the Library will host their monthly Book Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Swing by and pick up a few titles. All books are by donation and your donation supports the library.
The Bandera Public Library Board of Directors continues to recruit for new board members. This is a great opportunity for any of our patrons to give back and to be a part of the library’s community. You do not have to have a professional background to take part. Any and all kinds of skills and backgrounds are welcome. Call or stop by to pick up an application.
All of us here at the library hope you have a safe and fun Halloween. Kids and those who are kids-at-heart can come by the Library in costume for a small treat. But don’t be surprised if you see a witch or a goblin checking out books while you’re here!
New titles this week include the latest novel by Fannie Flagg. Fans of the book and movie “Fried Green Tomatoes” will enjoy this new story set in the little town of Whistle Stop. Bud Threadgoode had a wonderful childhood with his mother Ruth and his hell-raising aunt Idgie. In recalling his childhood, Bud often tells his own daughter, Ruthie, “How lucky can you get?” But as with so many other railroad towns, the loss of the rail yard meant the loss of the town. Businesses boarded up and families moved away. On a lark, Bud decides to take a trip down to Whistle Stop to see what has happened since. In doing so, he learns some unexpected things about his Aunt Idgie and makes new friends. The visit which was supposed to just be a trip down memory lane ends up changing his life forever.
The Bandera Library is open by appointment and masks are required. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Curbside service is still available for checking out books, copying, faxing and printing services. Happy tales, y’all.