Two very special dogs, Penny and Sara, like listening to stories and area children are doing the reading. Both dogs, along with their owners Carol & Neil Sideen and Pete Sargent, are members of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). Besides providing a ready ear at the Howard Lake Library, the dogs also go to area elementary schools.
More photos of happy readers and happy dogs on the following page. Continue reading
The tree is up, the holiday decorations are set and even the reading rabbit in the lobby is sporting his holiday finery. Thanks to the Friends of the Howard Lake Library, the library is again ready to welcome you this holiday season.
Watch this website for 2009 news and events concerning the Howard Lake Library and Friends. Continue reading
December 13th- 10 AM until 2 PM. The final event of 2008 for the Friends of the Howard Lake Library will be our Book-tique. Continue reading
The Howard Lake librarians have completed a major project at the library: “weeding” seldom circulated books from the adult book shelves. Just as you weed and thin plants in your garden to provide more room, the librarians thin books, in this case some that haven’t been checked out since 2002, to provide more room on the shelves. Continue reading
50 perfectly painted pumpkins left the Howard Lake Community Room with their proud creators on Saturday morning, Oct. 25, 2008. The day started out overcast, but ended with the brilliant sun shining on the unique creations. Continue reading
The Friends have regretfully decided to eliminate the annual bake sale. However, everyone is still invited to join us for coffee. We will have biscotti available for purchase, as well donuts and similar goodies. Have a cup or two, visit with your friends, and watch the painters.
Coffee time will be Saturday, October 25 from 9AM to 11 AM in the Howard Lake Community Room. Hope you can make it.
Parents & caregivers: would like your youngsters to be able to paint a pumpkin but do you not want to deal with the mess involved? Let the Friends give you a helping hand. Continue reading
Is your child in day care or in school during the regular Friday morning story time? Librarian Karen Borrell will host 2 evening story times from 6:45 to 7 :30 PM. The first will be Thursday, October 23, 2008. Continue reading
September 14th saw WWII revisited in Howard Lake. Loren Zander amazed the 150+ people in the audience with his clear recollections of events from over 60 years past. His explanations of the aircraft, bombing runs and life on an airbase were fascinating.
The Friends of the Howard Lake Library hosted the annual End of Summer Reading Party on Thursday, August 28th. The beautiful evening allowed us to enjoy the party on the library square and greens area. See included photos. Continue reading