Note from the Director
Hello everyone!
I hope you are enjoying this cooler weather and that all the students are having a great start to the new school year. As you will see in the photos below, we are in the final stage of getting the elevator functioning again. We are scheduling the state inspector to be here next week, and hope we pass inspection with flying colors!
In other news, have you heard about the Community Book Read? All six libraries in our two-county system are giving away copies of To Kill a Mockingbird in anticipation of book discussions led by guest facilitators on different dates at each library. Read on for more information, and hopefully you can attend one or more of the discussions.
We are celebrating National Voter Registration Day on September 17th. Paper registration forms are always available at the library desk. If you have recently moved, changed your name, or know a teenager who will turn 18 before November 5th, we're happy to help you!
All my best,
Christina Danos
Science + Philosophy Discussion Groups
Join us Wednesdays at 12:30 PM for Iris Murdoch's The Sovereignty of Good," arguing that the pursuit of goodness transcends personal choice and carries inherent authority and value, a powerful counterpoint to the dominant moral theories of her time, championing the idea that a virtuous life is grounded in an unselfish and loving orientation toward the Good.
Thursdays at 12:30 PM we are reading The Stranger by Albert Camus, delving into the absurdity of existence through the detached, indifferent life of Meursault. As he faces the consequences of his actions, the story challenges our understanding of meaning, morality, and the human condition.
For more info: Gary.Milczarek@gmail.com.
First Friday Book Club
Drop into the Library Annex Meeting Room on Friday, September 6th at 10:30am to discuss The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont, and pick up a copy of next month's book The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin. Embracing the aspects of psychology, society, and human emotion on an alien world, this book stands as a landmark achievement in the annals of intellectual science fiction. The Left Hand of Darkness will be discussed on Friday, October 4th at 10:30am.
Spanish Classes
The Conversational Spanish Group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 5pm. Come to the Library Annex Meeting Room to practice Spanish with other language learners of varying abilities - this group is for anyone who speaks Spanish or wants to! The informal atmosphere will be led each week by native speaker, Carmen Rose.
Every Thursday at 5pm, Carmen teaches a Beginner Spanish Class, for those who are just learning and aren't quite ready for the Tuesday group. If learning Spanish is something you've always wanted to do, now is your chance! Newcomers welcome at any time.
PreK Spanish Story Time
Preschool song and story time
Story time meets on Wednesday mornings at 10:30am in the Library Annex Meeting Room. Families with young children are invited to join Mr. David for some circle time songs, a snack, stories, and the opportunity to meet new friends!
CCC@CPL menopause support group
Eureka Springs Beekeepers
Meeting on the first Monday of each month at 6pm (September 2nd) in the Library Annex Meeting Room, this group is for anyone in the area that keeps Honeybees or is interested in learning more about the hobby! All are welcome.
