THE BOOKWORM
Puzzle Day success
Jan. 29 is National Puzzle Day and the library hosted events to celebrate in grand style.
On Wednesday, our teens tackled a speed-puzzle competition by dividing into teams and competing with each other. More than 30 young adults participated.
Later, the adults arrived to face a similar challenge. With eight teams of four, they had to complete a 500-piece puzzle before 90 minutes elapsed. We were amazed that the winning team completed their puzzle in just 36 minutes.
More than 40 people attended the adult event. After hearing all the comments about how much fun it was, we plan to offer it again this summer, so stay tuned.
‘Magical History Tour’
On Feb. 6, the Kendall County Historical Commission is hosting a special tour of the historical St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio.
Debbie Gonzalez, senior executive, will lead our tour of the hotel and its many facets. The St. Anthony was built in the early 1900s and includes 210 guest rooms and was dubbed the “Waldorf on the Prairie” in comparison to New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Lunch will be optional at the beautiful Bar area, where we can order from the menu and dine nearby. Contact Nalga Mebane at 281-639-7800 if you would like to attend.
We are meeting at the library at 9:15 a.m. to head to San Antonio in a caravan. The tour actually starts at 10 a.m.
Special programming
February is Black History Month and we are hosting two programs observing the history and contributions of Black Americans.
Enjoy the “Honoring Lincoln Elementary,” a pop-up exhibit from the San Antonio African American Community Archives and Museum, on exhibit Feb. 7-21 in the first-floor gallery.
Complementing this extraordinary showcase, the library unveils a supplemental exhibit, “Honoring Black Voices of the Texas Hill Country.” This powerful exhibit shines a spotlight on the schools, churches and organizations that shaped the rich heritage of Kendall, Kerr and Gillespie counties.
Join us beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, for a special screening of “Founder Girls,” a remarkable documentary directed by Contessa Gayles.
This inspiring film celebrates the 100-year legacy of Camp Founder Girls — the first summer camp for Black girls in the United States — founded in San Antonio in 1924. Following the screening, engage in a thought-provoking Q&A discussion with representatives from the library, and Camp Founder Girls.
Special documentary Discover how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere. On Sunday, Feb. 16, from the comfort of your own home, you can watch the documentary “Free For All: The Public Library.”
Beginning at 4 p.m., this event is brought to you by Indie Lens Pop Up and PBS. Email Caren Creech at creech@boernelibrary. org to receive the Zoom link. This is a special preview, because PBS isn’t even airing this to the public until April.
Spanish speakers welcome
We are fortunate to have two members on our staff who can confidently and competently assist people who speak only Spanish.
Alicia Owens, aka Teacup Techie, offers Spanish-language tech time, assists Spanish speakers at the desk and on the phone, and has collaborated with other team members to develop Spanish-language marketing materials.
Erica Metz, originally from Argentina, is passionate about providing services to this demographic and has made huge strides in getting the word out that we are here to help Spanish speakers become more comfortable learning English and finding helpful resources.
Erica is currently here each 6-7 p.m. Tuesday evenings to help people sign up for various types of assistance related to becoming acclimated to living in the U.S. and, more specifically, Boerne.
Library hours
We will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents Day. The library will reopen to the public at 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
Staying Informed
You can contact us at 830-249-3053; visit us at www. boernelibrary. org, download the MyLibro app, and you can also track us down on our two Facebook accounts and on Instagram.
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