Public Library’s New Summer Programs

— Several upcoming activities/projects are announced for the Gravette Public Library, according to Kim Schneider, library manager.

On May 21 the library will sponsor a hamburger fry money-making project. Other details will be announced but tickets for $5 each are now available at the library and from Commission members.

May 31 through June 4 there will be a Scholastic Book Fair at the library when the Scholastic book firm visits the library with an array of books available. This is also a fund-raiser for the library.

The Summer Reading Program for youth will start Wednesday, June 9, with sessions each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This is free project for the public but registration is requested now so that adequate planning can be completed. Call the library, 787-6955, for information.

Friday, June 11, is the date Gravette author Radine Trees Nehring will be at the library from 3 to 5:30 signing copies of her new mystery novel, “A Journey to Die For”.

Schneider reminds residents the library is here to serve Gravette and the area. Located just east of the Civic Center is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

News, Pages 1 on 04/28/2010