Hubbard Free Library
Most of the members found our April selection, Bill Bryson's "In a Sunburned Country," to be informative and "very funny." Among some of the surprising things we learned: twenty-four rabbits introduced into the countryside in 1859 to provide a landowner with something to shoot at, having no natural predators in this ecologically isolated country, proceeded to reproduce "like rabbits," and ultimately to turn millions of acres of once-fertile landscape into near-desert. A stunning example of the dangers of the introduction of non-native species to a habitat.
Despite many fascinating tidbits like this -- and lots of the famous Bryson humor -- most of our readers felt no particular urge to visit Australia after reading the book for, as Bryson says more than once: "It's a dangerous country!" Which provides a nice segue into our book for May: "Crossing to Safety," by Wallace Stegner. Copies are available for check-out as of the afternoon of Wednesday, May 2. Please join us for what always proves to be a stimulating discussion.
The Friends of Hubbard Free Library is a group of patrons interested in bringing varied and exciting programs to the library. We invite everyone who enjoys and appreciates the programs at the Hubbard to become a member of the Friends! Membership entitles you to choose three free books per year from the Friends' corner in the library. Membership fees are: $5, Individual, $10 Family, $50 (per person), Lifetime, $2 Student. The membership fees go toward program expenses. Sign up at the library circulation desk.
The Friends meet the fourth Wednesday of every month at 12 noon. Please join us! And bring your friends to meet our friendly group!
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories and crafts for 2-5 year olds, younger and older siblings welcome. This is a great opportunity for parents and care-givers to meet and chat with other parents, too.
The Delights of the Kitchen. Some of our new cookbooks.