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            The month of November is quickly coming to a close.  December will be here in just a couple of days.  Wow, the last month of the year, it’s hard to believe that the year 2012 is almost ended.

A sincere thank you to Mrs. Teresa Russell for speaking at the Friends Night at the Library Program earlier in the week.  Mrs. Russell gave a wonderfully informative program about the state of HaywoodCountySchools and her goals and vision for the future of our school system.  Thank you, Mrs. Russell, for being with us and sharing your passion for education with us.

            Here is the calendar of events for the month of December here at the library.

            We have Toddler Time on Monday, December 3^rd at 11am.  All toddlers and their caregivers are invited to listen to stories, color/craft, and have a light snack.  We love Toddler Time at the Library!

            Gingerbread house Family Night will be here on Friday, December 7^th at 7pm.  What do we do at Gingerbread House Family Night?  Well, we read the stories of “The Gingerbread Baby” and “Gingerbread Friends.”  After we read the stories, we make gingerbread houses from milk cartons, frosting, graham crackers and candy.  It is lots and lots of fun.  We enjoy having this program every year.  Since our space is limited, reservations are required.  Please call the library at 772-9534 to make your reservations for Gingerbread House Family Night.

            We have Toddler Time on Monday, December 17^th at 11am.  All toddlers and their families are invited to listen to stories, make a craft, and have a light snack. 

            The Elma Ross Public Library will be closed on Monday, December 24^th; Tuesday, December 25^th; and Wednesday, December  26^th in observance of the Christmas Holiday. 

            Happy Reading!

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            The Elma Ross Public Library will be closed on Thursday and Friday (November 22^nd and 23^rd) in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.  Everyone have a blessed day.  We are looking forward to spending time with our family and friends and we hope that you are able to do the same.

            Friends Night at the Library date has been changed from November 20^th to November 27^th at 7pm.  Our guest speaker is Mrs. Teresa Russell, Superintendent with Haywood County Schools.  Please join us as we welcome Mrs. Russell to the library.  We are looking forward to a lovely and informative evening.  Light refreshments will be served.  All are invited to attend.

            With the Holidays rapidly approaching it’s time to get an early start on your Holiday/Christmas card list.  Haywood County Reading Railroad can help.  Haywood County Reading Railroad Holiday Cards are available at the library in packages of 10 for only $10. All proceed help to provide free monthly books to HaywoodCounty children under age five  .Cards depict the winning art-work of children attending Haywood Elementary and East SideSchools. Using these cards will provide recognition to budding artists and help Reading Railroads literacy efforts.

          We are pleased to announce that the Gingerbread House Family Night will be taking place on Friday, December 7^th at 7pm.  We will be reading the stories of “The Gingerbread Baby” and “Gingerbread Friends.”.  After our story-time, we will be making gingerbread houses from milk cartons, frosting, graham crackers, and candy.  Lots and lots of candy.  We are looking forward to this ooey, gooey fun.  Reservations are required.  Please call the library at 772-9534 to make your reservation.  Space is limited.  Let’s hear a shout for Gingerbread house Family Night!  Yippee!!!

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            Mid-November already?  Say it ain’t so!  This month is just flying by.  We have a few exciting things happening here at the library this month and next month, too.

            First, we have Toddler Time on Monday, November 19^th at 11am.  All toddlers and their caregivers are invited to listen to stories, color/craft, and have a light snack.  We love Toddler Time at the library!  Come and join in the fun.

            Second, we have Friends Night at the Library on Tuesday, November 20^th, at 7pm.  The guest speaker is Mrs. Teresa Russell, Superintendent of Haywood County Schools.  Mrs. Russell will be speaking about the state of HaywoodCountySchools, and her goals and vision for the future.  Please join us as we welcome Mrs. Russell to the library for this very informative gathering.  Everyone is invited to attend.  Light refreshments will be served.

            The Elma Ross Public Library will be closed on Thursday and Friday (November 22^nd and 23^rd) in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.  We hope that everyone has a very blessed day. 

            There is NO Lunch & Learn programs scheduled for the months of November or December.  Lunch & Learn will return in January 2013.

            Hmmm . . . . . . do you smell what we’re smelling right now?  It smells like someone is baking gingerbread cookies.  Why do we smell gingerbread cookies?  Oh yeah, the Gingerbread House Family Night is almost here!  Full details will be released next week.

            Happy Reading!

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            The Friends of the Elma Ross Public Library will be hosting Friends Night at the Library on Tuesday, November 20^th, at 7pm.  The guest speaker for the event will be Mrs. Teresa Russell, Superintendent of Haywood County Schools.  Please join with us as we welcome Mrs. Russell to the library.  Mrs. Russell will be speaking on the state of Haywood County Schools and her goals and vision for the school system.  This evening promises to be very informative.  Our schools are vitally important to this community and need all of our support.  We are looking forward to having Mrs. Russell share her thoughts with us.  Please join us.  All are invited to attend.  Light refreshments will be served.  Put the date and time on your calendars now!  Friends Night at the Library on Tuesday, November 20^th at 7pm with Mrs. Teresa Russell, Superintendent of Schools.

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            A happy and blessed All Saint’s Day to you all.  Since we’ve stuffed ourselves silly with sweets on All Hallow’s Eve yesterday, we can take the time to remember all our family and friends who have passed on before us.  Fall is a time to think back and see if we’ve accomplished what we set out to do as winter approaches.  Winter will give way to spring and we start the cycle anew.

            Life here at the library is slowing down somewhat for the fall and winter.  We aren’t offering as many programs as we do in the spring and summer, however, we have some great events coming up.  Here is the schedule of events for the month of November.

            November 5^th is Toddler Time at 11am.  All toddlers and their caregivers are invited to listen to stories, color/craft, and have a light snack.  Toddler Time will also be offered on November 19^th at 11am as well.  We love Toddler Time at the Library!

            Tuesday, November 20^th at 7pm is Friends Night at the Library.  We are finalizing our guest speaker plans as we speak, as soon as we have confirmation, we will let you know.  However, we want to encourage everyone to attend this event sponsored by our Friends of the Library Organization.  We promise an evening of great information.  Light refreshments will be served.  The Friends Organization assists the library by raising funds to help purchase materials for the library, and assists in purchasing supplies for programs that are offered, like Gingerbread House Family Night.  Please support our Friends of the Library Organization.

            The Elma Ross Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 22^nd and Friday, November 23^rd, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Everyone have a blessed day.

            We must say “Thank You” to Kris Phifer for presenting a wonderfully informative program about the American Heart Association for the Lunch & Learn Program last week.  The American Heart Association is very busy and it is a wonderful cause.  Thank you Kris for being with us and sharing the American Heart Association with us.  The library will not be offering Lunch & Learn for the months of November or December.  Lunch & Learn will return in January 2013.

            Happy Reading!