June at the library

The month of May was busy for friends of the Bremen Library as they worked on the annual spring fundraising event -the plants, books and baked goods sale held on May 17th.
June has no big events on the calendar as many of us catch up on gardening, travel, or get prepared for summer visitors. But plans are underway for some fun events in July geared for children. Details are still being worked out but one definite event will be a visit from the Herring Gut Learning Center on Friday July 18. They will present a program about tidal pools, and bring a touch tank with creatures to be found along the shore. This should be fun for everyone.
The library will be closed on Friday July 4 .
The book discussion group is scheduled to meet on Wednesday July 9 to talk about Greg Mortenson's book Three Cups of Tea. This fascinating book tells of his struggles to build schools in the poorest, remotest villages in Pakistan. His goals to provide education for girls as well as the boys in this area have grown as he has encountered other basic needs that his organization can assist with. He has also expanded his work across the border into Afghanistan. His story is relevant, as the news today is filled with the resurgence of the Taliban in that area. It is a good read as well as a book that gives insight into other cultures, an understanding of events in the news, and shows the impact that one individual can have on the lives of others.