Traditionally, each year the city of Boerne has honored staff with service awards based on their tenure. It has continued that tradition, but added to those honors to include city employees who have exemplified the mission and values of the city.
On Thursday, Aug. 25, during the City Employee Appreciation Luncheon, Megan Migliozzi and Caren Creech both were recognized for having worked with us for five years, and library director Kelly Skovbjerg was honored for working at the library for 20 years!
Sandy Johnston was totally shocked when she was given the newly minted “Director’s Award – Library Department” for excellence in performance, and Robin Stauber was surprised with an award for her outstanding manifestation of the city’s value of respect.
We are so proud of our staff, and we congratulate all five award winners.
Special exhibit in gallery
We are pleased to showcase the hardworking cowboys of days gone by. “Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy,” is an exhibition created by the Wittliff Collections at the Alkek Library, Texas State University-San Marcos, presented in partnership with Humanities Texas, the state affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities.
This exhibition is made possible in part by a “We the People” grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
In the early 1970s, famed photographer Bill Wittliff was given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit a ranch in northern Mexico where the vaqueros still worked cattle in traditional ways. Wittliff photographed the vaqueros as they went about daily chores that had changed little since the first Mexican cowherders learned to work cattle from a horse's back.
Wittliff captured a way of life that now exists only in memory and in the photographs included in this display. The exhibit features digital carbon prints with bilingual narrative text that reveal the muscle, sweat and drama that went into roping a calf in thick brush or breaking a wild horse in the saddle.
You will have the opportunity to view this striking array of images until the end of September. Humanities Texas develops and supports diverse programs across the state, including lectures, oral history projects, teacher institutes, museum exhibitions and documentary films.
Young adult programming
Each day of the week, teens will have the opportunity to participate in a program after school.
“Move Mondays” gets teens moving using virtual reality, the electronic game “Just Dance,” or we might head out to the back lawn for yard games.
On Tuesdays, teens who enjoy a relaxing time drawing can take part in our weekly “Coloring Crew.”
“Anime Wednesdays” will see The Hub’s gaming room become a fun gathering spot for anime, games, crafts and discussions.
Thursday programming is Crafternoon, where young people learn new crafts, which include making bracelets, buttons, vinyl stickers, jewelry and more.
“Friday Fight Club” is perfect for those who enjoy gaming. We will throw down on “Smash Bros,” “Mario Kart” and “Mario Party” on the projector.
Xboxes will be unavailable for use during the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday programs. All these programs are free to anyone aged 11 to 17.
Killer crafts
Please join us for a new program that’s perfect for adults who love to know more about true crime cases! On Wednesday, Sept. 14, we kick off a monthly discussion group, during which participants will work on whatever craft they enjoy while listening to a true-crime podcast. Following the podcast, members will get the opportunity to talk about the crime.
We ask that you bring your own craft to work on (knitting, crochet, macrame, etc). However, colored pencils and adult coloring pages will be provided for use as well. For more information, please contact Leah at [email protected].
Live! at the Library
We took a little breather in August, but we’re back at it! On Thursday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m., join us at the outdoor Amphitheater located behind the library. The Hill Country band, “The Lone Star Swing Orchestra,” will be performing some great dance music, and we encourage you to jump up and cut the proverbial rug.
We encourage you to bring your own chairs, blankets, and picnics. Be prepared to enjoy a wonderful evening with friends, family, and music!
Special hours
Because of the Kendall County Fair Parade on Saturday, Sept. 3, the library will delay opening until noon that day and remain open until 4 p.m. The Bookshop Under the Windmill will be completely closed that day.
The library will be closed all day on Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. Please keep in mind that our MyLibro mobile app allows you to care of many of your library tasks, so be sure and download it.
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.
Library calendar
• Saturday, September 3: Library opens at noon; curbside service, noon-4p.m.; bookshop closed.
• Monday, September 5: Library closed.
• Tuesday, September 6: Curbside service, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Teacup Techie, 10 a.m.; Homeschool Book Club, noon; Coloring Crew for Teens, 4 p.m.; Tweens Read to Dogs, 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 7: Curbside service, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sensory Studio for Babies, 9:30 a.m.; bookshop open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m.; homeschool program, noon; Tech Hour with Alison, 1 p.m.; Anime for Teens, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, September 8: Curbside service, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Book Babies, 9:30 a.m.; bookshop open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Drawing Club, 1:30 p.m.; Carlos.com, 2 p.m.; Crafternoon for Teens, 4 p.m.; Advisory Board meeting, 6 p.m.
• Friday, September 9: Curbside service, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; bookshop open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Active Movement Class for adults, 10 a.m.; Fight Club for Teens, 4 p.m.
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