he Friends of Margaret Reed Crosby Memo-
rial Library enjoy the huge resource we have
in Pearl River County ,that are our Senior
Citizens. The knowledge , available
resources, and just plain man or woman
power that is invested in these folks is awesome. They have
the time, knowledge, fresh ideas, networking connections and
funds to help our Library achieve the huge potential that it
deserves. Not every member of the Friends of the Crosby
Library are Seniors, but a very large number are. The Friend's
Programs, Brown bag Book Reviews, Book Sale, Volunteering
at the Library, and a variety of Fund Raisers are a wonderful
way to gain knowledge, have fun, help the Library and make
wonderful new friends and see old ones. At the Library front
desk , it costs just $5.00 to become a member for a year.
In November , The Friends had a wonderful informational
program about “Getting Ready for the Old Folks”. There
were 22 different presenters that were available to give very
important information to Boomers and their Parents about
preparing for what is coming up in the future years. The
agencies, businesses, and individuals that contributed were
very knowledgeable and happy to share their expertise on a
huge variety of subjects. A list
of the presenters and their
contact numbers are available
in the Crosby Library. A
number of attendees have been
visiting the presenters on the
list in order to be better
prepared for the future.
Advance preparation is a great
deal like packing a suitcase to go
on a trip, a lot of work, but a
well packed suitcase can avoid
many problems later on.
The New Year has many
exciting adventures waiting in
the wings at the Library.
Sunday January 17th from
T
by Kathleen Holland
Friends
of the Margaret
Reed Crosby
Memorial Library
2-4 in Holland Hall at the Crosby Library; Ms. Extension
Agent Dr. Eddie Smith will help with the planning of the
Spring and Summer gardening season. The main topic will
be planting perennials. He will also talk about a variety of
other gardening techniques and tips. Dr. Smith can answer
many of your gardening questions. There will be handouts
and a door prize. This program is free to the public
Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday January 19th at 12:00 Noon in Holland Hall , there
will be a Brown Bag Book Review.
The Book being Reviewed is “Chicken Soup for the Soul”.
Local authors and contributors, Jan Miller, and Mary Beth
McGee will be reviewing the book. The Friends are very
proud of our many local authors on so many different
subjects. Bring a Brown Bag lunch, the Friends will provide
a beverage and a dessert. Come and enjoy this will be a treat!
Sunday February 21st from 2-4 in Holland Hall at the
Crosby Library, the Friends will present a panel of experts on
Antiques and Collectables and Estate sales. The topic will
be on how to downsize, break up an Estate, and divest ones
self of unwanted, unneeded but still good or valuable items
in a lucrative or comfortable fashion. Everyone has STUFF,
getting rid of what is no longer needed, is a problem. Come
and get ideas from the experts and help solve the problem.
This program is free to the public. Refreshments will be
served.
Sunday March 13th from 2-4 in Holland Hall , The
Friends of the Crosby Library will proudly present a musical
program. “ The Henleyfield Pickers ; a very poplar local
musical group will perform . They play a variety of different
kinds of music. From Gospel to Country. It should be a fun
toe-tapping afternoon. Refreshments will be served. This
program is free to the public.
Please mark your calendars: the Huge Annual Friends
Book Sale will begin on Sunday April 25th and will go until
Saturday April 30th. Wonderful Bargains will be available
on great books.
All funds go to helping the Crosby Library.
The Friends of the Crosby Library wish you a “Happy
New Year” we hope to see you at the Library in 2016
and beyond.
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SOUTHERN SENIOR MAGAZINE
| Winter 2016
