Yes, you read that right! January 23 is Chinese New Year. The date varies from year to year because it's based on a lunar calendar. This is the Year of the Dragon; specifically, it's a water dragon year. Traditionally, dragon years are considered to be exciting, volatile and full of upheavals of one sort of another, and everything is a bit larger than life for good or ill. Because this is a water dragon, some sources say that it might be a bit muted. The dragon is also a symbol for luck, wealth and longevity. Practitioners like to point out that it was in 1952, the last water dragon year, that Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne and she is at this point the second longest reigning monarch in British history, right behind Queen Victoria. So, once again: Happy New Year!
Beth Holloway Event
The Bristol Herald Courier jumped the gun on us a bit and made the announcement before some details could be finalized. Here's the information from Sarah:
Beth Holloway
March 22nd at 7pm
Tickets are available for $50
Ticket includes:
Private Meet & Greet at 6pm
Reserved Seating to Public Presentation at 7pm
Complimentary copy of her book Loving Natalee
The event will be held here at Main in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room. If you have a question not covered above, please direct inquiries to Sarah or Anita. Thanks!
Nook Census!
We're trying to account for all of our Nooks. Christian knows about the ones Pam & Nicki have, but we're still short a couple. If you still have one of the library's Nooks, please let Christian know. Thanks!
Happy Birthday!
Melba January 23
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