Our final focus for Women's History Month is author, Joyce Carol Oates:
"We inhabit ourselves without valuing ourselves, unable to see that here, now, this very moment is sacred; but once it's gone -- its value is incontestable."
--Joyce Carol Oates
Joyce Carol Oates was born in the small town of Lockport, New York, on June 16, 1938 and grew up in a rural setting in nearby Erie County. Together with her brother, Frederic, and sister, Lynn Ann, she was raised as a Roman Catholic in a home free from the depressing economic problems which plague so many of her fictional families. She is a contemporary American novelist noted for books, which often focus on love and violence. Her characters are more ordinary than heroic. Joyce Carol Oates has also taught at the university level at the University of Detroit, the University of Winston, Ontario, and Princeton University. (www.womenshistory.about.com)
The library building renovation will begin soon and that means that preparation for this event is underway. We would like to apologize ahead of time for the mess and any inconvenience that this may cause our patrons. Please bear with us during this time as we prepare to move into a new area of growth for the library.
The Jr. Friends of the Library will be having a garage sale at the T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library on March 31 from 9-2. No sales before 9:00am. Please come by and help us raise money for the teen department of the library.
There are only a few days left of the "Food For Fines" month at the T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library. March 31st will be your last opportunity to clear out your old fines by donating non-perishable food items. For each item donated $1.00 will be taken off of your fines (damaged or lost materials are not included). All items collected will be donated to Diboll Christian Outreach. For a list of suggested food items call 829-5497.
Coming up at the Library: Jr. Friends Meeting, April 2, 4:30-5:30; National Library Week April 15-21 the theme is "Come together@ your library!"
Regular programs: Tot-Time a story time for ages 3-5 Wednesdays 11:00-11:30.
Library Closing: The library will be closed on April 6 & 7 for the Easter holiday.
Fall Schedule: Monday 9:00-7:00, Tuesday - Friday 9:00-5:30, and Saturday 10:00-2:00.
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