Letter from the Director COVID-19 Omicron is surging as I write this in the middle of January on a very blah, overcast day. It’s hard to get excited by anything with the pandemic raging on, having to take our programs virtual again, and having staff and patrons fighting COVID infections. But then I remember how nice spring is going to be when we finish the Nature Play Space and the kids get to plant things in it and play on the equipment. And the latest good news is our storywalk has arrived. We’ve partnered with the City of Benton to install a permanent storywalk at Sunset Park. A storywalk is a fun, educational activity that places a story (literally a book taken apart) along a popular walking route in the community. In the past, we placed them on posts around the library, on the windows of businesses in downtown, and during events in parks. A storywalk helps build children’s interest in reading while encouraging healthy activity for both adults and children. All the ones we have done are temporary. This will be our first permanent structure. It is weather-proof and will allow us to change stories. - Patty
We will begin selling Valentine’s Day Gift Bags from January 24-February 12th for $10! Visit www.SalineCountyLibrary.org/Get-Involved/Friends-of-the-Library to sign up for a bag.
ADULTS • Vase of Flowers • Truffles • Wall Hanger • Wine Glass • Book Buck
TEENS • Suckers • Notebook
CHILDREN • Chocolate • Valentine’s Paint Set • Tumbler with Straw • Plushie • Book Buck
• Valentine’s Bucket • Valentine’s Gnome • Valentine’s Succulent • Book Buck
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