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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 | 7A Library Tidings Book Review “Until the End of Time” by Brian Greene “Until the End of Time” is Brian Greene’s breathtaking new exploration of the cosmos and our quest to understand it. The universe is astoundingly vast both in time and in space, and yet it appears to be gov- erned by simple, elegant, math- ematical laws. Guided by these laws, Greene takes us on a journey from our most refined understanding of the universe’s beginning to the closest science can take us to the very end. He explores how life and mind emerged from the ini- tial chaos, and how our minds, in coming to understanding their own impermanence, seek in different ways to give mean- ing to experience: in narrative, myth, religion, creative expres- Library Tidings features news about sion, science, the quest for truth, and our longing for the timeless. upcoming Siuslaw And, as Greene describes, it Public Library is within these pursuits that we programs for adults experience profound wonder and children, new and create great beauty, even as books and videos, the universe and all it contains is and other library destined for decay. news of interest to Through a series of nest- the community. ed stories that explain distinct but interwoven layers of real- Library Tidings by ity — particles to planets, con- sciousness to creativity, matter Kevin Mittge News about the Siuslaw Public Library to meaning — Greene traces the interplay along the cosmic timeline between entropy and evolution, providing us with a clearer sense of how we came to be, a finer picture of where we are now, and a firmer grasp of where we are headed. With this grand tour of the universe, beginning to end, Greene allows us all to under- stand and appreciate our fleet- ing but utterly exquisite mo- ment in the cosmos. Greene is the author of “The Elegant Universe,” “The Fabric of the Cosmos” and “The Hid- den Reality.” Curbside Takeout Curbside Takeout is going well at the library. Patrons can call the library, 541-997-3132, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to request materials. Initially, there will be a lim- it of three items per patron. Please do not call unless you can pick up the materials the following day. All items will be available for pickup on tables outside the library and will al- ready be checked out to you. There is also one day a week curbside pickup in Mapleton, each Thursday, from 3 to 5 p.m. When ordering books just make sure we know to send your items out to the Mapleton branch. Want to Learn About New Books? Don’t know what great new books have just hit the shelves at the library? Check out our YouTube videos where every two weeks we do a presentation of new book titles, both fiction and nonfiction. Staff members are also start- ing to upload videos about other book topics, such as “If you like Louise Penny, you might en- joy…” You can access the library’s YouTube page by going to www. siuslawlibrary.info and clicking on the YouTube link towards the bottom of the page. Computer Appointments Need to check email or print something? You can now make an ap- pointment to use one of our computers! Call us at 541-997- 3132 Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. 6 p.m., to make your one-hour appointment for the following weekday. There are a limited number of morning and afternoon slots available. We’ll give you more infor- mation over the phone or visit our website to learn more. Florence Food Share receives funding from Western Lane Community Foundation Western Lane Commu- nity Foundation awarded Florence Food Share a grant on Feb. 24 in the amount of $5,000. These funds will help with the repair of Florence Food Share’s parking lot. Florence Food Share is an emergency food pantry serv- ing people in western Lane County. “We truly appreciate the support of Western Lane Community Foundation,” said Florence Food Share Executive Director Colin Morgan. “The foundation is a true asset and benefit to the community and the organi- zations who serve it.” Western Lane Communi- ty Foundation is a nonprofit organization chartered for the purpose of receiving, administering and distribut- ing charitable funds for the benefit of residents in west- ern Lane County. Resources come from individuals, busi- nesses and other organiza- tions. The foundation selects qualified recipients for fund- ing, based on need, in the form of grants, scholarships and donations for specific projects. The area served by the Foundation is Florence, Mapleton, Dunes City and Deadwood, Ore. The mission of Florence Food Share is to alleviate hunger and enhance the health and dignity of peo- ple in western Lane Coun- ty. The pantry is located at 2190 Spruce St. in Florence and is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m., and the second and fourth Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 541-997-9110 or visit www. florencefoodshare.org. Deadline for Press Releases Is Every Monday and Thursday by Noon. Email P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . DIVERSIFIED Equipment Sales RV SALES & CONSIGNMENT TRAILER SALES & SERVICE AUTO DETAILING • AUTO ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT RENTALS • MOVING EQUIPMENT STEEL STORAGE BUILDINGS • WOODEN SHEDS FABRICATION AND WELDING Did you know that FTS off ers a Tech Support Membership in addition to our Remote Support for just $35/Month? FTS will support you via phone, email, online or in-store. If you use our services 4 times or more a year this off er will benefi t you greatly! 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RS 2020 A look back at 130 years INSIDE EACH EDITION S IUSLAW N EWS THROUGH O CTOBER OF E EA CEL SN BR S 1890 (Next to Books N Bears) Open Wednesday – Sunday 12am-4pm T HE W EST ❖ T HE S IUSLAW N EWS ❖ F LORENCE T IMES ❖ T HE S IUSLAW O AR ❖ T HE S IUSLAW N EWS ❖ S IUSLAW N EWS AW NE W SIU Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 4PM SL We focus on unique items that make great gifts for family and friends. Whether it’s a birthday, holiday or “just ‘cuz” you will fi nd the perfect something for your special someone here. AT I N G 1 30 Y Siuslaw Pioneer Museum opens its first physical loca- tion through work done by the Siuslaw Pioneer Association, which first began in 1920. 1974 1975 Recipe for Instant Happiness — The Siuslaw News Vol. 84, No. 17 April 25, 1974 Take a bunch of kids, plenty of sand and driftwood and season with some clear weekend weather on the beach. Despite the gas shortage, visitors by the hundreds swarmed onto the beaches as the weather cleared and inland lakes were swarming with fishermen as bass started to hit with the warming weather. Community Garden Started on Corner donated and a rototiller made avail- — The Siuslaw News Vol. 85, No. 14 able for use by the group. And, says one April 3, 1975 group member, “You can say that the peas have been planted.” Most of the group lives or works in A group of area residents has begun a Community Garden at First and Nopal the Old Town area, but participation in streets in Florence, and the idea seems the garden is open to others. Space is to have taken root. rent-free. Water and fertilizer costs are The idea for the garden grew from shared. the desires of some residents who had “We hope this group will serve as a no space for their own gardens. The model for people in other neighbor- empty lot at First and Nopal was avail- hoods who want to try it. All you need able, and the group began planting in are an empty lot and a spirit of cooper- ation,” said Steve Greenwood, Florence late February. The land has been plowed, manure HR Center coordinator. 1976 1977 Lane Community College Skills Center Dedicated — The Siuslaw News Vol. 86, No. 13 April 1, 1976 A “Friends of the Library” group was organized in 1977 to help support the Siuslaw Public Library by raising funds, sponsoring cultural events, gathering com- munity support and encouraging private donations. Some 350 brave souls turned out for the Siuslaw Skills Center’s dedication ceremony, in spite of threatening skies last Sunday. The 10,000-square-foot fa- cility was completed recently at a cost of $400,000. Florence Mayor Don Bow- man, LCC President Dr. Eldon Scha- fer and Dr. Albert Brauer, LCC board member, were on hand for the ceremo- ny, as well as many college personnel. LY Election2020 ibrary.or iuslawL www.S 97-31 32 541-9 O P O - E C N FLORE Now off ering OUT CHECK S.) 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