The time is almost upon us. Carpentry work is nearly completed, volunteer painters have been busy and our new building will be soon be ready for The Big Move, which will begin Monday, Sept. 7, and continue all that week.

We will be closed that entire week and will reopen in our new facility on Monday, Sept. 14. Remember to stock up on reading materials before that time.

Anyone who wishes to help may call the library at 568-6181 to get a time scheduled in.

James Harrison to speak at the library Monday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m.

James Harrison, author of "Lost in the Woods - The Legacy of CCC Camp Pelican," will be the fifth presenter in this year's "A Conversation With..." program.

He will be the first of our presenters to speak in our new library facility, so there will be plenty of room for everyone. This would be a good chance to see what all the excitement of our new library is about. Mark the date and come in to hear this interesting speaker.

Harrison, a retired veterinarian and bio-medical researcher and a summer resident on Pelican Lake, has thoroughly researched the state forest service CCC camps and has written a book re-creating what life was like for members of Company 4751 at Camp Pelican. He will have books available to purchase, or you may check out the book from the library.

There is no charge to attend and it is open to all.

"Reading Around the World"

Thanks to all you diligent kids and parents who took part in our Kids' Summer Reading Program. We loved having you around so much during the summer. We hope your school years start out with a bang and that you'll continue to read, read, read. Keep visiting us during the school year. We love our young readers.

5th Annual Basket Auction and Social Evening

Amazingly enough, our largest fundraising event of the year is just around the corner (where, oh, where has the time gone?) Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. is the date to mark on your calendar.

It will again be held at Deacon's Lodge in Breezy Point. Start thinking about it now. It's always an exciting evening...one we all look forward to with great anticipation.

Fall/winter hours to return Sept. 14

We will return to fall/winter hours on Sept. 14. Hours will be Monday, noon-4; Tuesday 9-4; Wednesday, noon-4; Thursday noon-8; Friday, noon-4; Saturday, 9-1.

The library has four computers available without charge to the public. They are equipped with DSL Internet service. Wireless Internet is also available.

We are an air-conditioned facility.

Thank you

Thank you very much to Pequot Lakes Sanitation, who has generously donated free garbage pick-up to the library after we move to our new location.

As always, an appreciative thank you to our enthusiastic, interesting and knowledgeable volunteer staff. You're our heroes.

Come visit your library.

Dates to Note:

Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. - Preschool Story Time, at the library. Bring your young children in for one-half hour of stories, songs and fun.

Thursday, Sept. 3, 10:30 a.m. - First Thursday Book Club meeting, at the new library. The book for discussion is "Sister Carrie," by Theodore Dreiser (banned book). October's book will be "Giants in the Earth," by O. E. Rolvaag. The book club is open to anyone interested.

There's no need to call ahead.

Monday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m. - "A Conversation With James Henderson," presenting a program about CCC Camp Pelican. Free and open to all.

Saturday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Fifth annual Basket Auction and Social Evening, Deacon's Lodge, Breezy Point.