Ralls County Library Newsletter

Check out this month's newsletter to stay up to date on everything happening at the Ralls County Library.

Children’s Department Update

If you haven’t stopped in to visit the children’s department lately, you might be missing out on some great books and resources.

Look for the following:

-Yellow/Red Literacy Kits

(These are not new, but they are in a new location!)

-Preschool games and toys!

You will find these out on tables throughout the week. These will rotate often.

-Story Orchestra

If you haven’t checked one of these out, you should! Stories are based on great works of

music and include interactive

song buttons!

-Easy Chapter

There are several new series

available in this section!

We hope you enjoy these

opportunities for reading & learning!

Want a book?

Want a book that we don’t have? If we can’t get it from another library, we may order it for you.

Just ask!

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Notes from the Director - Debbie Jameson

Hello Readers,

While it is February...it is still winter! Cozy up to a new author we have in the library or a new book on Libby (read Milinda’s article on Libby holds in this newsletter).

If you pop in on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, you will see a new face in our library. We welcome Jennifer Gatson who is picking up a few hours on these days.

Jennifer wrote, “I ‘m excited to be joining the Ralls County Library Team! Miss Kay, in the old building, was a memorable part of my kids’ growing up experience. The library has grown and brought new adventures through the years, and now I’ve had the joy of introducing my grandkids to this wonderful place. Teaching in Ralls County for 30 years brought me to know and love our community. Now, I look forward to meeting more patrons, helping out at the front desk, and continuing the Ralls County Library traditions.”

Stop by and say HI and welcome Jennifer to our library.

Stay warm and as always, let us know what your literacy needs are and how we can help.

Debbie

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Birth to Age 5 Programming

Dawn Snodgrass & Diane Schulte

Calling all Olympic fans!

The Winter Olympics take place this month in Milano Cortina Italy.

We will spend our month focusing on topics in relation to this. We will investigate the country of Italy. We will make Olympic torches to parade with to Bugler’s Dream; Olympic Theme and Fanfare. We will read and learn about several winter sports including figure skating, hockey, and maybe even curling! We will get out maps and globes to investigate the world around us. One week will include magnet play. We may also spend time playing with ice. I hope all the littles can join us for this big month of reading, learning, and fun!

Children/Youth

(Grades Kdg-12) Programming

Dawn Hargraves

Story Hour during the month of February will explore textiles and their uses through history. We’ll enjoy making pocket warmers, fabric wall hangings, and get creative with string. Girls Club will continue to learn how to use sewing machines while creating a few simple projects, including tote bags and scrunchies. We will be reading biographies of amazing women around the world making contributions in sports and science.

Adult Programming: Milinda Wagoner

Join us this February for a month brimming with engaging activities and fantastic reads!

Our Adult Book Club will kick off with The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst, discussing Chapters 1–12 at our next meeting on Monday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Classics & Company will have a discussion of A Wrinkle in Time on February 2nd at 10:30 a.m. Bring your thoughts and favorite moments from this beloved classic.
Looking for a creative outlet? Dianne will host an Burlap Flowers Craft on February 10th at 6p-7pm. All materials will be provided, and space fills up quickly, so be sure to register early. The cost of this event is $5.
Need assistance with technology? Stop by during Ask a Tech, on February 9th available from **1:00–3:00 p.m.** This is a great opportunity to receive one-on-one help with your phone, tablet, or computer questions.

We look forward to seeing you at the library this month—bring a friend and join in the fun!

FAMILY NIGHTS have moved to MONDAYS! We listened, we heard you, and we pivoted. It is our hope that those of you who could not join us on Thursdays can now join us on Mondays, and those of you who did join us on Thursdays will now come to Mondays. Monday, February 9, 6-7 PM Milinda/Dawn You are invited to a thrilling investigation aboard the Grand Oriental! While traveling by train, a mystery disrupts you idyllic vacation: Lady Reginald Worthington’s Precious jewelry collection has vanished! Your mission is to identify the culprit before the train arrives at the next station. Will you solve the case in time? *A cell phone is required to scan QR Codes. READING OLYMPICS! To celebrate with the 2026 Winter Olympics we will host our own challenging events. Work with your family to complete a puzzle, craft, game and literacy activities to earn your Olympic rings and medal! Start your training with some new books and we’ll see you at the ‘Olympics’! Come join us, bring your family, a neighbor, a friend and let’s read and explore together!	Libby: Your library’s free e-reading app on your phone, tablet, computer or Kindle Paperwhite. Borrow ebooks and audiobooks anytime, anywhere with your library card. If the title you want isn’t available right away, be sure to place a hold — your requests help us know what to buy next! Keep an eye on your holds! We’re always working to make wait times shorter and get great reads into your hands faster. Every time we purchase new copies, you might be the next lucky reader moved to the front of the line! Book Review from Debbie There’s a new author at the Ralls County Library. Meagan Church writer of The Mad Wife, The Girls We Sent Away and The Last Carolina Girl, takes us on a journey of emotionally-charged, thought-provoking, empathy-inducing stories that explore the complexity of human nature. Hard to put down and easy to relate to, her stories drive home the reality of life whether or not you want to admit it. It’s a MUST read!