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Engraved bricks at library remember our loved ones

November is the month typically set aside to remember not only the veterans who have served our country, but also those relatives and friends no longer with us.

The Back Mountain Memorial Library’s unique way to consider these people is through offering engraved bricks in memory of those special persons. Bricks can also be purchased to honor someone or an event (i.e. anniversary, etc).

Brick order forms are always available at the library. We request a donation of $100 for each brick to be engraved and then to be added to our brick pathway near the library’s front entrance. Any bricks purchased now will be installed in that area in the spring of 2010.

Following are the names on the bricks previously ordered and recently installed: In memory of Mary McDade Family, in memory of Rowan Elise Frederick, in memory of Janet Williams Stackhouse, in memory of Patricia Post in memory of Roy Crawford and George A. McCutcheon Dallas Kiwanis and Fred and Shirley Templin.

Let’s reminisce about days gone by

Reminiscing about eras gone by is also an important link to remembering and one special time in particular, The Victorian Period, will be the focus of an upcoming program here at the library when a “Victorian Fashion Show” will be held at 7 pm on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Professional public speaker and Victoriana Lady re-enactor Lisa Lewis will present a living history lecture and fashion show of authentic fall and winter clothing of the Victorian Era (1865-1920). Audience members will also be invited to model and pose for pictures.

Medicare program set

A program discussing an overview of Medicare and the changes to Medicare for 2010 will be held at the library at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov.19. Presentation of other programs and services available through Medicare will be followed by a question and answer period. Handouts and freebies will be available.

Space is limited and registration is required for both events. You may call the library at 675-1182 to reserve your space.

Amnesty Week planned

In case you didn’t remember to return your overdue library books, we are offering Amnesty Week from November 16 through November 21. We will waive any previously accrued fines for any materials returned during this week.

Bookshops will re-open Wednesday

Also, don’t forget that our Slightly Read Bookshop and Paperback Room will resume their regular hours on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with a half-price sale on VHS movies and all audio CDs and tapes.