To the Library and Beyond If you missed last week’s Open House Event, the featured Prairie Jr/Sr High artwork and poems will be on display at the library through the month of May. Come see the creativity of our students! We shout our thanks to Shane Chapman, Dena Francis, and Matt Elven for coordinating the students’ submissions. And of course, thank you to each of the five poetry students and two dozen artists including some from the Elementary School, too! And thank you to our interested audience. Sixty-one people came to the Open House. Joan has reviewed the 1982 travel-guide book, Idaho For the Curious: A Guide, by Cort Conley. This guidebook includes many different interesting Idaho locations. The author organized the book by Idaho Highways, starting in North Idaho and progressing southward. The even-numbered state highways run East-West and the odd numbered state highways run North-South. All U.S. Highways in Idaho are described as well. The book is “essentially a guide to history in a geographical context, to history both natural and human; it is NOT a guide to motels, restaurants, and campgrounds.” Mr. Conley describes sights accessible by car along 14,000 miles of Idaho roads. History buffs will love this book as it includes many historical photos of different Idaho towns and scenic locations, as well as text describing their locations and history. During Mental Health Awareness Month, remember to read. Reading helps us improve our focus, memory, empathy, and communication skills. Reading can reduce stress, can improve our mental health, and help us live longer. Reading also allows us to learn new things to help us succeed in our work and relationships. Monday 26 May is Memorial Day. Prairie Community Library was open all 12 months during 10 of the last 15 years; in 2010 the library was closed for two months for renovations; in 2020 the library was closed for a total of three months due to the pandemic; due to flooding and safety issues, the library was closed for the last three months of 2023 and the first six months of 2024. The volunteers who manage and operate Prairie Community Library will always continue their mission of service to our communities, though the kinds and methods of that service are subject to change in response to your needs. “Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation's compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” As we celebrate Memorial Day we remember your many thoughtful donations. We assure you that your donations are greatly appreciated as they provide for daily operations and support a growing fund for a brighter future. Send your volunteer message to cottonwoodlib@gmail.com. “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Please recommend improvements to the Library’s direction, priorities and customer service. Thank you all! | COTTONWOOD
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