“Adventure has already begun at your library during the month of June with Summer Reading Quest,” says Winn Parish Library Director Priscilla Massey. That adventure extends to branches at Atlanta, Calvin, Dodson, Sikes and Winnfield.
The adventure is underway as “Alexandria Zoo” brought a program to Sikes on Monday while “Didgeridoo Down Under” entertained at Calvin and Winnfield on Tuesday. “The Dinosaur Experience will make a showing at Dodson at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. at Atlanta today.
Florida educator Rianhan Alam shared his skills with the ancient Australian rhythm instrument, the didgeridoo, during his hour-long presentation “Didgeridoo Down Under.” He gave some insight on Australia’s unique wildlife while talking of the haunting voice of the of the didgeridoo which could be as natural as a termite-hollowed tree limb or as man-made as PVC pipe.
He also taught life lessons of kindness, tolerance and respect. “No bullying.” Worldwide “We live in one human family. Actually, this is my real lesson,” he told the Journal. “The didgeridoo is just the vehicle I use.”
Young readers are reminded that they can register at any library branch or online (www.winnlibrary.org) through July 23 to be a part of the Summer Reading Program. The library reminds children, “Bring your completed reading logs to any library branch for a prize. Your name will also be entered for a Grand Prize drawing.”
Library fun continues next week as LSU AgCenter brings “Mellow Monday” to Atlanta at 10:30 a.m. June 10 while at 1 p.m. Dodson features “Ocean Craft” for young readers age 13 and older. Tuesday, June 11, will see a visit by Wildlife & Fisheries to Calvin at 10 a.m. and to Winnfield at 2 p.m. Always-popular Harvey Rabbit is coming to Dodson on Wednesday, June 12, at 10 a.m. and on to Sikes at 2 p.m.
On Thursday, June 13, the main branch in Winnfield will offer Adult Craft Day at 9 a.m. featuring “DIY Watercolor Cosmetic Bag.” Note that the branch libraries will be closed that day to celebrate Juneteenth. The main branch in Winnfield will be closed Friday, June 14, also for Juneteenth.
Programs pick back up Monday, June 17, when the “Alexandria Zoo” heads to Atlanta at 10:30 a.m. then at 1 p.m. also at Atlanta, “Canvas Art Painting” will be featured for patrons 13 years and older. Tuesday, June 18, will see “Cowboy Bob” at Calvin at 10 a.m., and “Painting with Mrs. Page” will be at Dodson also at 10a.m. “Cowboy Bob” is heading to Winnfield at 2 p.m.
Fun and educational programs will continue at Winn’s libraries throughout June and into the month of July. Please watch the Journal and the Library website for details.
