Fiber Arts & Fabric Crafts Show at LME Library Nov 18-Dec 14

The Lillie M. Evans Library will be hosting an exhibit of fiber arts and fabric crafts that will run for approximately 4 weeks through November and December.  This is an exhibition only show—there will be no juried review.  

The exhibition can include – but would not be limited to - quilting, felting, weaving, basketry, knit, crochet, costume, origami, mobiles, dolls and puppets, wool paintings, etc. Items can be displayed in our art case, hung from art boards, or suspended from the ceiling.

Exhibit submissions can be submitted from artists of all ages. While we welcome a diverse selection of submissions, we reserve the right to reject any submission we deem not suitable for public display. This will be determined at the time of submission or during the show.  

Items can be dropped off starting Wednesday, November 13 until Saturday, November 16.  The show will run from Monday, November 18 until Saturday, December 14.  We will be open during Holiday Homecoming so be sure to stop by!  In addition, we will be participating in the Princeville Woman’s Club Home Tour, and we will be hosting a closing night reception on December 14 from 4-7pm.  All artists, the public & the press are invited. Refreshments will be served.

Please contact the Library at 385-4540 or email lill@lmelibrary.org if you are interested in participating in this exhibition, and for more information on exhibiting in this show.

We look forward to a wonderful fiber arts and fabric crafts show from the Princeville community!

Submit Art work on:

Wednesday, November 13 from 9am to 8pm

Thursday, November 14 9am-5pm

Friday November 15 9am-5pm

Saturday, November 16 9am-1pm

No late entries will be accepted. 

Art Show Hours:

The Art Show will be open to the public on Monday, November 18 starting at 3pm until Saturday, December 14. 

 Artwork is expected to be shown during the full duration of the show.            (November 18-December 14)

Closing Night Reception:

PLEASE JOIN US FOR a closing night reception on Saturday, December 14 from 4-7pm. We will be open for the Princeville Woman’s Club Home Tour but all artists, the public & the press are invited. Refreshments will be served.

Pick up Art Work:

Monday, December 16 from 3pm to 8pm

Tuesday, December 17 9am-5pm

Wednesday, December 18 9am-8pm

Parties who drops off artwork must pick it up or sign a release form for a 3^rd party to pick up. 

Affordable Health Care Act - Open Enrollment Starts Oct 1

Three Rivers Public Library District has created this page with helpful information about the Affordable Care Act at http://trpld.org/content/affordable-care-act.

In addition to a link to a Marketplace Checklist, it also contains information about the law, the marketplace, insurance carriers, and other useful links.

Internet is Important

This Infographic introduces a project supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS) and based upon Building Digital Communities: Framework for Action (The Framework), also funded by IMLS. The Framework recommends community-wide digital inclusion efforts involve a variety of sectors. Local leadership teams representing government, libraries and nonprofits lead the nine pilot communities. The pilot communities have taught us many lessons, including:

• Many local leaders tend to understand the need for broadband infrastructure but not the need for home broadband access, public broadband access, and digital literacy skills.

• Explaining the importance of information technology access and use is complex.

• Local government involvement is essential.

The Internet Is Important To Everyone aims to bring attention to the impact broadband has on our lives, our health, our government, our jobs, and our education while considering who among us does not use the internet and who does not have home broadband access. The infographic explains why Americans are not using the internet or purchasing home internet service and offers actions our communities can take.

LME Open House Visitors

At our September 11^th Open House, both our Representative David Leitch and our Senator, Darin LaHood joined the celebration.  The LME Library recently completed several renovation projects to improve the overall condition and aesthetics of the library interior.   

Senator LaHood is pictured with Gayle Brackett, President of the LME Library Board and Beth Duttlinger, Library Director.  

Representative Leitch is pictured with Gayle Brackett, President of the LME Library Board.

The renovations included several projects.  In the first phase, the doors at our library entrances were replaced with tempered glass to improve safety and energy efficiency.  The interior was repainted to make the library a more inviting place.  Finally, the carpeting has been replaced with a wood look vinyl plank and new carpeting designed to resist and hide stains.  All these improvements were made during and after regular library hours.  Without the support and assistance of our patrons and staff, we would have been unable to stay open and operational during this entire process.   Below are additional pictures of the completed renovations.

The meeting room is now a plank looking vinyl.  It's easier to clean and the new rug can be brought out for children's programs.

The Children's Area--the soft furniture was donated by the LME Library Friends.

Our computer area now has vinyl under the task chairs.

Kathy Sullivan donated 22 hours to complete the "splash" mural in the Teen Section.

Our wonderful Turner Room is now more colorful--it's a perfect place to enjoy the garden views.