By Diana Johnson
Artists are wanted to display their creativity for the sidewalk art show July 23, at Stromsburg Public Library. Teens (or adults!) may sign up for a section of sidewalk and use the colored chalk provided by the library. We are hoping for many artists and invite the public to view the outdoor chalk drawings.
The community is invited to participate in One Book One Nebraska for 2013. The book selected is O Pioneers by Willa Cather. Cather’s first Nebraska novel was written at a time of rapid industrialization and urbanization and reflects the uneasiness felt by citizens toward the changing United States culture. The novel touches on other themes as love, marriage, temptation, and isolation.
The library has multiple copies of O Pioneers until mid-August. It would be helpful for patrons to read the novel before the extra copies must be returned. The Hallmark Hall of Fame adaptation of the novel is available at the library. The film stars Jessica Lange, a two-time Academy Award-winning actress. Special programs highlighting the novel are scheduled for this fall.
Summer reading continues for the next two weeks. Come and join the fun and discover new and exciting books.
Used books at a bargain price will be sold at the Polk County Fair next week July 25-27. Books sell for 50 cents for hardbound copies and 25 cents for paperbacks. The book sale is sponsored by the Polk County Libraries Association.