'TIS THE SEASON

     It's beginning to look like Christmas around our library.
     Yesterday we finished putting out the Christmas book displays and are still working on the lighted cases.
      Several staff members have contributed to the display in the cases...a little metal Christmas tree with dangly ornaments, a soft fuzzy white bear with his matching moose friend, a Santa in his red suit, blue flowers, items of silver, lots of glittery things...and with more to come.  Our signs say "Give More Love, Give More Hope, Give More Joy."  Great words to remember all year round.
      Our front lobby foyer table has a Christmas tree decked out with small red balls and ribbon streamers.  The tree and decorations were contributed by Johnnie and the bow-making was compliments of Ann, who has a talent we now know about!  The tree skirt (also from Johnnie) is red plaid and everything sits on a green plaid tablecloth.  All around the tree are Christmas books, colorful as a string of bright lights.
      Our bookcase next to the circulation counter has a sign that says, "Weather Frightful? Books Delightful!" and the shelves hold a 12-pack collection of Christmas books, good for any-time-weather reading.
      As you can see, we have out our seasonal books.  The "'Tis the Season" table in front of the nonfiction stacks holds holiday books to enjoy.  Aileen has offered a brochure titled "'Tis the Season" with a list of great holiday readings and their reviews.  Some of the books listed encourage me to take a couple home..."Naughty or Nice" by Eric Jerome..."The Diva Cooks a Goose" by Krista Davis..."Cat Deck the Halls: A Joe Grey Mystery" by Shirley Rousseau Murphy.  So many to read; so little time!
      Be sure to look at the books we've placed on top of the front lobby cases...such books as "Christmas Around the World,"  "Christmas Cheer," and "The Family Christmas."  In a week or two we will include the Christmas cookbooks, unless they are all checked out! 
      We don't want to forget the picture in the Ellen Payne Odom Genealogical Library either.  This time we've place a lovely picture of "Washington Crossing the Delawre, 1851" by artist Emanuel Leutz (1816-1868).  The snow and ice will make you glad you're in the warm South.  We've also included a list of questions that will tempt you in your search for the answers about the picture.
      We're going to be open for business as usual until December 19.  So, come on in and get in the spirit of Christmas.  And watch for our Christmas additions....  There's bound to be more to come.