community news
november15
2018
P.E.O. Wreath Sale
We’re not yet done with Thanksgiving, but it’s
time to start thinking about Christmas plans and prepare
for another special holiday season.
This time of year marks the beginning of P.E.O.’s
th
27 season of providing Christmas wreaths that fund our
local scholarships. Since that time, we have raised over
$50,000 that has helped local graduating seniors and upper
level college students, fund their educations. We want to
make sure that people in and around Vernonia get these
gorgeous wreaths. For many of us, this is the first holiday
decoration to appear, a sure-fire way to get the Christmas
Spirit going.
If you have ordered wreaths in the past, you should
expect a phone call soon asking you if you would like to
reorder this year. This pre-sale order plan helps us make
sure to have an ample supply. Call Tobie Finzel, (503)
705-2173, or Mary Tolonen, (503) 429-7214, to place your
order now. Wreaths will be available right before Thanks-
giving. There will also be wreaths for sale at the Christmas
Bazaar while supplies last. This year we will also have a
small supply on Saturday, November 17, at R&S Market
from 10 to 4. We can take additional orders at that time if
we run out or you need a different size.
Our supplier’s prices increased for the first time in
several years and thus we must do the same. The price is
$22 for a 20-22 inch diameter wreath (10 inch ring size).
We also offer a smaller wreath (approximately 10 to 12
inches across) for $16 that is suitable for cemetery place-
ment. Wreaths may be picked up at the bazaar or can be
delivered to you. Prepayment is appreciated. See you at
the Christmas Bazaar December 1 st and 2 nd in the Vernonia
Schools Commons or at R&S Market on November 17.
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Council Amends
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homes may not be the kind of people we
want in our community. Holly Vaughn also
asked for the City to better communicate
when important decisions are going to be
made.
Council discussed delaying a deci-
sion and allowing one week for more pub-
lic comment, but in the end decided against
that, citing the need to move forward with
city business, and voted to adopt the reso-
lution. The Resolution takes effect 30 days
from adoption.
On the Shelves
By Shannon Romtvedt
As an official ballot drop site, the
Library is always busy the week prior
to an election. Some community
members walk through the doors to
drop ballots and immediately walk
back out. Several come in to ask
a question about the ballot (does
it need a stamp, what to do if you
don’t receive a ballot, who picks up
the ballots). Some come in to look
around, check out materials, or get a
new library membership.
Thank you to everyone
who walked through our doors and
voted in this November election. I
was particularly struck by how kind
people were, helping others find the
ballot box or thanking people for
voting. It was a great week to work
at the Library and to be part of this
community.
Thank you to Beth Kintz
at the Vernonia Schools and her
student work crew. We had five
high school students come to the
Library over the summer for cleanup
projects and to help kids film Lego
stories. Students will be coming
back this November for an outdoor
grounds cleanup. Volunteering at
the Library is a great way to earn
community service hours and make
a difference in the community. We
appreciate all the student help we
have had this year!
The Library is working with
the Vernonia Elementary School to
offer an after school book group,
“Timber Pages.” The group meets
twice a month, the 2 nd and 4 th
Tuesday, 3:05 - 4 pm, in Ms. Taylor’s
room, 141. The book group is led
by Library Assistant, Jamie Adams,
and is specifically for grades 3 - 5.
If your child is interested in joining
the book group and did not already
receive a sign-up form from school,
please contact the Library.
Upcoming Events
NaNoWriMo (National Novel
Writing Month) Write In
Saturday, November 17,
10 am - Noon
Meeting, refreshments, and writing
time for National Writing Month
participants, working towards
writing 50,000 words of a novel in
the month of November.
“Be Thankful” Craftivities
Tuesday, November 20, 2 - 3 pm
Thanksgiving story followed by craft
stations. For elementary age kids
during Thanksgiving break.
Spirit of Christmas Storytime
Saturday, December 8, 11 am
Reading of How to Catch an Elf by
Adam Wallace, followed by crafts.
Part of the Spirit of Christmas in
Vernonia festivities.
Ongoing Programs
Writer’s Group
Thursday, November 15, 6 - 7:30 pm
3 rd Thursday of every month. For
writers with all levels of experience.
Last Monday of every month, 5:30
pm. Discussion for November 26:
Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
Storytimes
Community Helpers
Storytime Series!
No School Fridays in November,
10:30 am
November 16: Jack’s Hobo Bakery
Stories read by a special guest,
show and tell of their role in the
community, and a craft.
Baby and Toddler Time
Mondays, 10:30 - 11:15 am
Songs, short stories, toys, and
bubbles for 0 - 3.
Preschool Storytime
Fridays, 10:30 - 11:15 am
Stories and a craft/activity for up to
age 5. Older siblings welcome!
Did You Know? Library Mural
The Library Board is currently
working on a project to create a
small seating area in the “non-fiction”
area of the Library. The plan will be
to have comfy chairs and a small
table for people to sit and read or
work on a laptop, apart from the
main traffic area of the library. Thank
you to Library Board Chair, Haley
Ayres, for designing and painting
a mural in our soon to be reading
nook. What a gift to our Library!
Featured Titles:
The Library Book
As a librarian, I was excited to see a
bright red book pop up in reviews
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with the catchy title, The Library
Book. My interest was obviously
piqued and I had to learn more.
Written by Susan Orlean, bestselling
author of The Orchid Thief and Rin Tin
Tin, I decided to put everything else
aside on my shelf and check out this
book. It was worth it.
The Library Book by Susan
Orlean centers around the 1986
Los Angeles Public Library fire that
destroyed four hundred thousand
books and damaged seven hundred
thousand more. The book gives a
history of the Los Angeles Public
Library with all its challenges and
eccentric leaders. It also tells the
story of the fire and gives a sense of
what the library is like to walk into
today.
As someone who loves
libraries, I thoroughly appreciated
this book. As a reader, I also
recommend it to anyone who loves
good storytelling centering on real
events. I promise to return it so you
can borrow it from the Library!
Library Closures
Thursday and Friday,
November 22 and 23,
for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Hours & Contact Info
Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am - 5 pm
Tues & Thurs 1 pm - 7 pm
Sat 10 am - 4 pm
Closed Sundays
Phone: (503) 429-1818
E-mail: library@vernonia-or.gov