To the Library and Beyond Rain and cool weather have us almost thinking Fall at the Library. With school schedules getting settled it might be time to “fall” into a habit of coming to the library for some fun reads to counterbalance homework for children and their adults. I spoke with a busy parent the other day who said even though he can only read a few pages in bed before falling asleep he finds it a way to turn off sleep-robbing mental to-do list making. Eventually he gets a book completed. If our two-week checkout time isn’t long enough for finishing a book just email or give us a call and we’ll renew it for you. Tuesday Sept 15 is National Voter Registration Day. As a service to the community the library has copies of the Idaho Voter Registration Form for anyone wanting to register or to update their existing registration. The completed form can be mailed, or dropped off, to the Idaho County Courthouse or turned in at your polling place on Election Day, November 3rd. For online registration or more info visit VoteIdaho.gov. The Prairie Ukulele Players small group that meets on Thursdays from 4-5:30 pm sounded good last week. They are learning songs from just about all music genres. More players, experienced or beginner, are welcome to join in the free open sessions. Bring a music stand if you have one. A loaner ukulele is available for those without an instrument. This week Joan reviews the non-fiction book, Tisha, by Robert Specht. Published in 1976 it tells the story of a young white teacher named Tisha who taught at the remote village of Chicken, Alaska in 1927. While there she adopted two young indigenous children which created discord in the community. After a year she moved to Eagle, Alaska to teach there. This is an interesting book about conditions in a small Alaska settlement during the early 20th century. Some mornings lately have been perfect for sitting in the sun on the porch. Ten minutes of doing nothing or reading is good medicine. Keep reading wherever you sit! Frances Conklin
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