The other day, a visitor was going through his books and commenting, “It’s quiet here. “Quickly, our library assistant replied, “Well, it’s a library. “He is smart to laugh, and if laughter is the most productive remedy, those laughs are very important, especially nowadays.

While it’s true that the library may seem very quiet, don’t be fooled into thinking it means it’s boring. too difficult for entertainment, enrichment and inspiration.

In fact, astronomy is entertaining and rewarding, and we have it here!Don’t miss Planet Parade with Shawn Laatsch, on Zoom on February 5 at 10 a. m. , for more data and to get the zoom link for the broadcast.

And speaking of entertainment (. . . and inspiration!), the library will host a Tiny Art Show in March. It is open to all ages and abilities, and everyone is encouraged to submit their artwork, they created the kits they will have here at the library since February 1. Get a kit (which will include: a 3″ x 3″ canvas, paintings and a brush), paint your masterpiece and bring it to the library by February 19. in March and participants will be able to pick up their art in April, after the exhibition closes. We can’t wait to see all the beautiful paintings.

In the category “Did you know?this month is the fact that there are more than a hundred two-letter words in the English language, and one of them is a librarian’s favorite word: “sh”. Librarians love words, and we all need to see them on the wall!Our Scrabble game started last week with six players, one of whom used his seven letters!will be available until March 26 with a weekly prize for the player with the maximum points.

We also have wonderful ongoing activities for our young clients. Kim and Valerie host a weekly virtual story hour every Wednesday, which is posted on Facebook and our website. A DIY shot

We are very grateful to be able to be open to irregular visits, although we had to institute a time limit for visits to the library. Guests are kindly requested to restrict their stay to 30 minutes per day.

Remember, in Arthur’s words, our favorite Aardvark: laughing a lot when you have a library card!

Wendy Brown is the “neighborhood news” at the Old Orchard Beach Library, she is neither a “newcomer” nor a “girl. “and owned her acre room on the outskirts of town. After spending nearly 20 years as a sponsor of the Libby Library, Wendy was thrilled to sign up for the team of talented, intelligent, and successful women who make up the library. one of the most productive stalls in the city.