By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian
Several weeks ago, three gnomes showed up at the Wilton Public Library Memorial Garden.
These gnomes did some much-needed tending to the garden. Though gnomes are solitary and secretive in nature, we would like to thank them sincerely for their anonymous efforts.
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The Wilton Public Library will be closed for Memorial Day and will have no playgroup next week. Playgroup will resume Wednesday, June 5, at 10 a.m., when we will have fun with Elmo, Ernie and Bert and The Count from “Sesame Street.”
By LYNETTE VLASAK | Kendall librarian
The Kendall Public Library book club’s next meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. We will discuss Michael Perry’s book “Population: 485.”
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Beginning in June, the Sit ‘n Knits meeting day will switch from Thursdays to Fridays for the summer. The first June meeting will be Friday, June 7. Everyone from beginners to experts is welcome.
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Reminder: Our annual book sale will be Thursday,
By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian
Shadrach Gjefle, son of Isaac and Logan Gjefle, is the first child to complete the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Ontario Public Library.
Together they read 1,000 books. Along the way, he received a sticker for each 100 books they had read, a free book at 500 books, and when he was done, a book bag and book. Congratulations to Shadrach. He has a great start on being a lifelong reader.
A free
By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian
The Norwalk Public Library has the new “Lucas Davenport” thriller, John Sandford’s “Silken Prey,” in two formats – book and audio book.
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After going through your attic, clearing clutter on your bookshelf, or moving to a smaller place, please donate Norwalk High School yearbooks or Brookwood High School yearbooks to the library. If we already have a copy of a particular year, the copy in best shape will be kept and the other will be donated to
ONTARIO MEAL SITE
Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448.
Monday, May 27: Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28: Chicken potpie, carrots, yogurt fruit salad, whole-wheat rolls and cranberry walnut pie
Thursday, May 30: Lasagna, spinach salad, fresh fruit, garlic bread and cake
Friday, May 31: Fish sandwiches, sweet-potato fries, broccoli salad and brownies
KENDALL, NORWALK AND WILTON MEAL SITES
Call 463-7622 (Kendall), 343-3158 (Norwalk) and 487-6130 (Wilton) by noon the day before to reserve a meal. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. in Kendall and Wilton and at 12 p.m. in Norwalk. The Kendall
By MYRNA FAUSKA
Memorial Day weekend is already upon us, with every town, village and country cemetery decorated to honor our brave military dead and the loved ones who died serving at home. Flags and flowers will be in abundance, and it is always a heartwarming experience to attend the services of the local American Legions.
At St. Luke’s Cemetery, on the east end of the neighborhood, the Kendall legionnaires will have a service at 10 a.m., with
By ALICE BRANDAU
Come with me and let’s head towards Rockton. When you get to Bridge No. 7, pull into the parking area and find the spot where a path has been made by a vehicle. Watch your step, as there are rotted limbs lying in the path.
You’re going to love seeing what the creator has done. Virginia bluebells are everywhere, and fiddlehead ferns stand stately in several places. If you can’t walk, you can remain in your car and turn left
By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian
Big news: Saturday, June 1, will be the start of our annual Book, Bake & Special Silent Auction Sale.
Running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., our silent auction items this year will include a photocopier (works great), along with artwork and jewelry. If you are interested in donating items to help support the library, please contact library staff at 462-2407.
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The Elroy Public Library will be closed from Saturday, May
By MYRNA FAUSKA
Spring arrived for a few days and dotted the lawns with dandelions, and on Tuesday summer
A “Wheel of Fortune” withdrawal is going on at the Brandau home, and this is why. Our family got together
ONTARIO MEAL SITE
Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448.
Monday, May 20: Shredded-chicken sandwiches, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and carrot
By LYNETTE VLASAK | Kendall librarian
Plans are being made for the annual Kendall Public Library book sale.
ONTARIO MEAL SITE
Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448.
Monday, May 13: Barbecue sandwiches, sweet-potato fries, melon salad and
