Pine Island Public Library: Suzanne & Jim return; so does Tim Dorsey
Once again, Suzanne & Jim will be delighting the patrons of the Pine Island Public Library with a blend of “their voices and instruments in songs of an earlier time.” This year’s program, “Song-Chasers,” will include a banjo, guitar, flute and a courtship dulcimer, mixed with storytelling and homespun humor.
Suzanne and Jim have become a highlight of the library’s winter season over the past several years. The performance begins at 6 p.m., today, Feb.4.
Florida author Tim Dorsey will return to the library at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, to talk about his new book “Shark Skin Suite.” Tim’s books contain wacky characters, interesting Florida facts, locales and screwy situations. This author is a local favorite and always puts on an entertaining presentation. Please call the library to register for this program.
In addition to these presentations, there will be programs throughout the month. On Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m., the Pine Island Genealogy Group will meet. Everyone is welcome to join in and learn about this fascinating subject.
Later that evening at 6, Cindy Ryerson, RN, will present “Brain Basher Puzzles” to promote a sharper memory. “Rock Around the Clock” will be held the following Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m. with David Kilbride and Jim Baron. They will be performing songs from the ’50s and ’60s during the lively presentation.
As usual, these programs are free and sponsored by Friends of the Pine Island Library.
This month’s book discussion will be on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 1:30 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, 5701 Pine Island Road, across from the fire station at Pine Island Center. February’s selection is Lisa See’s “China Dolls.” Following the discussion, the Friends of the Pine Island Library will meet at the library at 3:15 p.m. Also, the Friends’ book sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, at The Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, just south of the four-way stop on Pine Island. A variety of books and baked treats will be available.
Programs for children, tweens and teens are part of the exciting month. Family storytimes continue on Thursdays at 11 a.m. Kindergarten through 5th-grade students are invited to attend seasonal stories and crafts at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7. This same group is invited back for Wacky Wednesday Feb. 18, at 3:30 p.m. For the tweens and teens, the program How Very Pinteresting: “Permanent Markers+” is at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21. The main craft is designs on a mug with a review of the previous craft, cross-stitch.
The DVD collection at the library has grown tremendously. There are many feature films and TV series to choose from. Patrons may take out up to seven DVDs for seven days. New titles in the system include “Gone Girl” and “Fury.” Upcoming titles include “Big Hero 6” and “Horrible Bosses 2.” Any of these titles can placed on hold with a library card.
It is going to be an exciting month. Be sure to swing by the library for a good read, an exciting program, or a DVD for the weekend.
The Pine Island Public Library is at 10700 Russell Road, N.W., just northwest of the four-way stop. The phone number is 239 533-4350.