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Ripley Friends of the Library Christmas Concert

A Storybook Christmas A Concert Celebrating Cherished Memories of the Holiday Season Ripley Public Library, Thursday December 6 at 6:30 P.M. Featuring Trey Hankins, Piano with Amy Beaty, Bob Glover, Joyce Graddy, Claire Leeke, Victor McMillan, Danielle Ratliff, Dan Shappley, and Luke West Refreshments provided by Junior Civic League • Sponsored by Ripley Friends of the Library

The George E. Allen Library “Wish” Tree 🎄 Booneville

The George E. Allen Library “Wish” Tree

The George E. Allen Library “Wish” Tree 🎄 Sponsored by The Friends of George E. Allen Library The yellow ornaments 🌟 contain needs the library will incur in 2019. Items of various denominations are included. How it Works: 1. Decide the amount of your donation 2. Choose an ornament from the tree 3. Purchase the item or make a monetary donation for the purchase of the chosen item. All donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Please Read more…

10 Books to Read Aloud With Your Kids for National Family Literacy Day

10 Books to Read Aloud With Your Kids (at Every Age and Stage!) for National Family Literacy Day Happy National Family Literacy Day! What’s that, you say? National Family Literacy Day honors the idea of reading together as a family. One of the best ways to do this is to read aloud. Reading aloud encourages family bonding and bookishness and, most importantly, it’s fun. But where should you start? B&N Kids has gathered ten titles Read more…

10 Books to Read Aloud With Your Kids (at Every Age and Stage!) for National Family Literacy Day
Halloween 2018 – October 31

Happy Halloween!

Halloween 2018 – October 31 Ask any group of people which holiday is their favorite, and you’re bound to find a handful that scream “Halloween!” It’s a time of the year when we can laugh at our own superstitions, temporarily escape our skin, and be ourselves in ways that … well, in ways that might be a little weird any other time of the year. It’s October 31st, and we’re going trick or treating! HALLOWEEN– Read more…

20 Middle Grade Books About Ghosts, Witches, and More

20 Middle Grade Books About Ghosts, Witches, and More Looking for new titles to add to your Halloween-themed reading? Check out these recently reviewed spine-tingling works for tweens that will spook and terrify. The Collector by ALEXANDER, K.R. 224p. Scholastic. Aug. 2018. pap. $6.99. ISBN 9781338212242. Grades 3–6 When Josie’s grandmother becomes ill, Josie and her family leave city life and move to her grandmother’s home in the country. For Josie, this means starting sixth grade at Read more…