Don’t forget to come and share your thoughts about our latest book, The Sister Circle, on Friday, May 28 at 1 P.M.

Our gentle reads book group enjoys reading, discussing and sharing a snack on the fourth Friday of each month.  This month we are delving into a book co-written by two Christian ladies. There are 4 books in this series about women who come together through circumstances in their lives that lead them to Evelyn’s boardinghouse .

Our Kick-off Party will be on June 2 at 1 P.M., but you can get started on your reading as soon as school is out!

Come to the library–check out your books–sign up to participate–pick up your reading log–read!

We have posted the reading guidelines and the summer program calendar on the special page for summer reading. Look over to the right and scroll down until you see it!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Make a Splash–Read!

Saving CeeCee Honeycutt will be discussed on Monday, May 17, at 6 pm. See you then!

Death on Demand is the name of the mystery book store that Annie Laurance inherited from her uncle. She didn’t know a murder would happen in her store and she would be the prime suspect! Come at 1 PM this Friday, April 23, to discuss this latest cozy (?) mystery.

The Friends of the Linwood Community Library invite you to come and play Family Bingo on Saturday, April 10.  From 4 PM to 7 PM in the community room, you and your family and friends can enjoy bingo and snacks. Come when you can, leave when you must. Bingo cards will be available for a suggested donation of $10. One card may be played for the entire time.  There will be regular bingo and blackout bingo. All prizes have been donated and the proceeds will help the Friends with their goal of changing the Cafe sign into a Library sign for the new building at 19649 Linwood Road.

In the year 1912, nineteen-year-old Christy Huddleston leaves home to teach school in the Smoky Mountains — and comes to know and love the resilient people of the region, with their fierce pride, their dark superstitions, their terrible poverty, and their yearning for beauty and truth. But her faith will be severely challenged by trial and tragedy, by the needs and unique strengths of two remarkable young men, and by a heart torn between true love and unwavering devotion.

Join us on Friday (3/26) at 1 PM to discuss this classic inspirational fiction book based on the life of the author’s mother.

Our evening book group will be discussing People of the Book, a gripping fictional account inspired by a true story. We’ll meet at 6 PM on Monday, March 15.

The Linwood Community Library Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 7:30 PM.  It is a public meeting held at the library. All residents of Sherman and Reno townships  eighteen and older are eligible to participate.

Attention, all chocolate lovers:

The Gentle Reads Book Club will meet this Friday (2/26) at 1 PM to talk about The Chocolate Cat Caper by JoAnna Carl and to learn some little known facts about the author of this delicious cozy mystery series.

If you are curious about adding a small pond, fountain, or even a birdbath, to your yard,  join us this Wednesday, February 24, at 2 PM.  Deb Spencer from Water’s Edge in Lawrence will teach an adult class utilizing slides and handouts. Please call 913-301-3686 to register!