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Page 4 North Douglas Herald December 2024 Letters from the Librarian “Time doesn’t take away friendship, nor does separation” - Tennessee Williams Community, connection, friendship. These are words I’ve heard from many library patrons over the past months. Heading into the holidays, we are all eager to connect with friends and neighbors and loved ones.The holiday season can be a lonely time for some of us, and sometimes isolation makes a vicious cycle of not reaching out and thus not maintaining connections. You are so welcome at the library, exactly as you are. Work the puzzle, browse the shelves, use the public computers or wifi on your own device, join a program or a club. I know a 14-year-old boy who asks “what are you reading?” as a way to start conversation with someone new, a 20-year-old college student who joined a book club when she was lonely, and a retiree whose service club delivers books (and a visit) to folks who can’t get out. Making friends in real life these days can be challenging when so many people live their lives in the car, at work, and on the internet. Making friends through books is tried and true. Connecting with others is part of what makes a library a special place, and I’m grateful for strong public libraries and the space they give, metaphorical and physical, for friendship. “If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.” - A.A. Milne Miriam Sisson, Director Mildred Whipple Library, North Douglas Library District ndld.org 541-836-2648 Lower Umpqua Library Announcements Lower Umpqua Library News Art Resources Transfer, a nonprofit organization in New York City, recently donated nearly 40 art books to Lower Umpqua Library District (LULD). These titles are brand new and cover a variety of specialties. The books in the photo are examples of the materials LULD received from Art Resources Transfer. Earlier this year, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. donated approximately 300 titles to LULD. The books and audiobooks from the Library of Congress were also in new condition and cover a wide variety of topics. All of these books may be borrowed from the library by anyone with a library card. LULD continues to offer traditional library material such as books, DVDs, CDs, and magazines for borrowing, as well as less conventional items such as WiFi hotspots and extenders, compasses, pedometers, trekking poles (hiking sticks), bicycle locks, computer accessories, and umbrellas. Each item is available for checkout to library card holders for a period of up to three weeks and may be renewed for an additional three weeks unless requested by another patrons. eBooks and eAudiobooks are also available through the Overdrive/Library2Go service that can be accessed through LULD’s website. There are approximately 180 magazine and newspaper subscriptions, which cover a wide variety of topics and interests. The library has also developed a World Languages section, which contains titles in non-English languages in a variety of formats, such as books, magazines, and DVDs. Please call, visit, or email the library for more information. Alex Kuestner, Library Director/ District Manager Lower Umpqua Library District 395 Winchester Ave Reedsport, Oregon 97467 (541) 271-3500 www.luld.org Yoncalla Public Library Notes December is right around the corner and our annual Festive Family Fun Day will be on December 14th this year. Join us for crafts, stories, and holiday treats from 10-2. We always have a great turn-out and would love to see everyone again. The library is looking for volunteers! We’re looking for a few people that are interested in planning events or programs several times a year. If you’ve ever had an idea of something you’d Follow us on Facebook for are M 1-5, W 10-4, Th 4-7, and Sat like to see at the library and would more information and to see what 10-2. -- See you at the library! like to become more involved we’re up to every week. Our hours in the Yoncalla community, this might be a great option for you. We’re also looking for someone who is interested in bringing art to the library by working with local artists and crafters to display their work. If this sounds like you, please reach out by leaving us a comment, sending a message, or giving us a call at (541) 849-2128
