Besore Library News

FREE Civil War Presentation.

2012-01-27T10:06:00.000-05:00

The Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library is having a Civil War presentation and book signing on February 9, 2012 at 6:00 pm.

Author Bob O'Connor will be presenting his most recent historical novel, A House Divided Against Itself. This book follows two brothers, one in the 2nd Virginia, Stonewall Brigade, CSA and the other from the 87th Pennsylvania, USA as they fought against each other in two battles in the Shenandoah Valley during 1861-1863.
The Story is based on over 90 letters from the participants and other members of their regiments, the regimental records, and official records of the conflict.

Mr. O'Connor will be on hand to sell and sign his book, A House Divided Against Itself, for $16.00 plus tax, after his presentation.

American Girls Club, first meeting of 2012. :)

2012-01-21T12:22:00.001-05:00

The American Girls Club is a club for girls who enjoy reading the American girl series. The club's meetings are held at the Besore Library every third Saturday of the month. This Month the club focased on a young girl named Samantha, who was a child in the early 1900's. She was an orphan raised by her wealthy grandmother. In this club, they discuss the selected girl's life, games she may have played and struggles she dealt with during the stories. And the girls get to sample food that the selected girl might have eaten during her life, this month our main theme with food was a beverage, Coca cola, which was introduced as a soda in 1903. The girls also played ping pong, a popular game at the turn of the century, and learned the importance of needle point at the turn of the century, and how young girls at that time were forced to practice needle point everyday sometimes for more than an hour.The American girls club is a chance for young girls to learn a little about history and get a taste for what life might have been like for other girls in different eras in history. :)

December 2011's Family Craft Night

2012-01-09T16:05:00.000-05:00

For this past December's family craft night we invited the people of Greencastle and the surronding area to join us for the "Snow Sock Man" event with their families. :) Every child was welcome to create a craft, for this selected event we made Snowmen out of socks and other assortment of accessories. For this craft night we provided food, craft supplies, and a special drawing where individual prizes. :) We think the families really enjoyed this fun event. We hope to see you and your family at our next family night coming in January. :)

Besore's Spring Fling, "Taste of the Town"

2012-01-07T12:32:00.000-05:00

Its time for Besore Memorial Library's SPRING FLING: "Taste of the Town". This can't-miss event will once again be held at Green Grove Gardens on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 6:30-9:30pm. This capital campaign fundraiser promises great food from local restaurants, both live and silent auctions, and live entertainment. Tickets will go on sale on January 23. Tickets will be $40 each, two tickets for $75, and eight tickets for $275. Last year, all of the tickets sold out, so purchase early! :)

Read-To-the-Dogs

2011-12-19T18:21:00.000-05:00

This event is fun for all ages and held at the Besore library, it takes place on the third monday of each month. And it is a time for family togetherness, even man's/woman's/child's best friend gets to join in. :) It is a way to encourage your children to read by having them read to someone they really care for, their pets. :) There are usually three or four dogs that come from the Kindly Canines program.

American Girls Club (Dec 17th 2011)

2011-12-19T18:12:00.000-05:00

The American Girls Club is a club for girls who enjoy reading the American girl series. The club's meetings are held at the Besore Library every third Saturday of the month. This Month the club focused on Kirsten, a Sweddish girl who comes to America with her family. They discuss the selected girl's life, games she may have played and struggles she dealt with during the stories. And the girls get to sample food that the selected girl might have eaten during her life. Its a chance for young girls to learn a little about history and get a taste for what life might have been like for other girls in different eras in history. :)

A Home Activity for December! :)

2011-11-16T10:13:00.000-05:00

Enjoy baking cookies with your child (it may be messy but worth all the learning experiences your child will receive!) Once they are all baked wrap up a plate of cookies, help your child practice zippering their coat, and then take a walk and deliver the cookies to a neighbor! Making someone smile is such a great reward! :)

A Few Featured Books for the Month of December:

2011-11-16T10:09:00.001-05:00

These are a few books that will be featured in the month of December at Besore Library during Story Time.

1.) Freight Train by Donald Crews
2.) Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
3.) Bark, George, Bark by Jules Feiffer
4.) The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

There are two different story time options at the library. One is the Preschool Story Time held for ages 3-5. And the second is Toddler Story Time, ages birth-3. Check out the Besore Library page on Events to learn more about these programs.

Coming in October...

2011-09-07T11:53:00.000-04:00

Everybody Reads!!! :) Lilian S. Besore Library will be having a Read-a-Thon Kick Off on Saturday, October 1, 2011. From 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Read During the Month of October!!! :) This event will have special guest readers and refreshments. Prizes Awarded! All proceeds benefit Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library Capital Campaign. See you at Besore Library! :)

Teen Board and Service Group (LIGHT)

2011-08-30T13:54:00.000-04:00

LIGHT otherwise known as Lilian's Interactive Group of Helpful Teens, meets each Tuesday at 3:00 pm when school is in session. This is a group for teens 13-18 years of age, who would like to volunteer their time or need to fulfill 30 hours of community service for their school requirement. A teen involved in this group will help to plan and lead programs and events, advise the library about services for teens by attending the weekly meetings, help out around the library with a variety of tasks, shelving/book labeling/yard work. The teens may also be asked to suggest books, magazines, movies for the library. The first meeting of LIGHT for the 2011-2012 school year will be September 13. To apply complete the application provided at the library and return to Ms. Laura.

Back to School

2011-08-30T13:45:00.002-04:00

Just as local students are starting back to school, the library is gearing up for our fall schedule. Our school-year schedule begins on September 12 and offers activities for all ages, including story times, read-to-the dog events, chess club, family activities, our adult book group and more. Watch for postings under “Events” and check with the library to see currently scheduled items and keep your eye open for further events to be added.

Reptile Show (Aug. 6th)

2011-08-30T13:44:00.002-04:00

On August 6, Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library hosted a reptile show with Jesse Rothacker of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary. Our standing-room only crowd enjoyed Jesse’s presentation and lessons about our reptile friends. Opportunity for some hands-on experience was offered following the presentation.

2011-06-27T18:23:00.004-04:00

The summer reading program this year for adults is Novel Destinations. Our mannequin, Lilly, is traveling abroad to Russia!

Did you know that Russia's educational system has produced almost 100% literacy? About 8.1 million students attended Russia's 1,108 institutions of higher education in 2008.

Come check out some of our books about Russia and see what you can learn!