On Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 PM, join us as Abigail Stevens presents her monthly herb class on our flowerbed nemesis and backyard bother…the weed.  Be sure to wear comfortable shoes & bring a jacket as we travel outside for a hands-on excursion where we will identify and learn about the many uses of these misunderstood plants.  To register, send an email to birchraven21@aol.com with ‘herb class’ in the subject line. Or, call us at 797-4816 for more information on this or any of our other exciting May programming.

The Friends of the Library is looking for some volunteers to help tend the front gardens.  Meet us on Saturday, May 4 at 8:30 AM on the front porch.  We’ll be weeding, trimming, and spreading mulch.  Please bring your own tools.

Following the gardening will be a Friends of the Library meeting at 11 AM.

It has been my pleasure to serve as Library Director of Your Home Public Library since 2005.  I have enjoyed working with this community to make the library the best it could be.  Together we’ve accomplished some great things.

Next week I am moving into a new role as Director of the Four County Library System, where I will be doing my utmost to support all of our local libraries as they strive to maintain their high level of service.  I know I am going to miss the regular interaction with patrons.  I have enjoyed working with you all and that makes this transition particularly bittersweet.

I am leaving the library in the capable hands of Maryse Quinn, who will be serving as Interim Director until a permanent replacement is selected.  Johnson City and its library will always occupy a special place for me.  Thank you for having me.  It has been an honor to serve.

Sincerely,

Steven J. Bachman

Just us again for Movie Night on Thursday, May 2 at 6:00 PM for a free showing of Mamma Mia!

The movie tells the story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular ’70s group ABBA.

Starring Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, and Pierce Brosnan

The film is rated PG-13 and runs 108 minutes.  For more information, click here.

The Newsletter for May is available for online viewing.  Check out what’s on tap at the library.

Click Here for the Newsletter.