Mother's Day Basket Winner

Tyra Beaver is the winner of the Mother’s Day basket drawing sponsored by the Christian County Friends of the Library. Tyra lives in Ozark and is a stay at home mother of two, both girls, ages 9 and 3. Being short on time she loves to go to the library to get audio books for her and her girls.  Tyra and her family love fiction but also check out history books which her 9 year old particularly likes. They often participate in the library’s children’s programs such as the summer reading program now running from May 15^th through July 31^st. Check out all the adult and children’s programs at www.christiancountylibrary.org.

Fathers are encouraged to come in to the library and enter to win the next basket that will be on display for Father’s Day. The Christian County Library is located at 1005 N. 4th Ave., Ozark and can be reached by phone at (417) 581-2432.

Christmas Basket Winners

The Christian County Friends of the Library would like to announce the winners of the Christmas baskets. Sheila Swanson is the winner of the adult basket. This local native was born and raised in Sparta and now resides with her husband in Bruner. She loves the library for their audiobooks. She spends a lot of time driving and says they are superb way to catch up on all her favorite authors. 

The winner of the children's basket is Jacob Robinett of Nixa Missouri.  Jacob, his brother and sister are avid readers and love checking out books from the Christian county library. Jacob's favorite author is Sarah Moss.   Jacob and his family also very much enjoy the various activities and events put on by the library.

Father's Day Basket Winner

Shelly Myers of Ozark is the winner of the Father’s Day basket drawing sponsored by The Friends of the Christian County Library.

This mother of three currently works as the activities director of Century Pines Assisted Living just around the corner from the library so she visits the library often. Shelly loves everything about the library pointing out it is so much more than just for checking out books. Craft classes, summer movies for the children, the Summer Reading Program are just a few of the events Shelly and her family enjoy.

If you have not been in the Library for some time, make a point to drop by and see all of the events and activities going on. Membership information about The Friends of the Library and all of the Library’s events and activities can be obtained at The Christian County Library located at 1005 N. 4th Ave., Ozark and can be reached by phone at (417) 581-2432, or on the web at www.christiancountylibrary.org

Mother's Day Basket Winner

Bev Krummen of Sparta is the winner of the Mother’s Day basket drawing sponsored by the Friends of the Christian County Library. This retired mother of one is an avid reader and Knitter. She loves going to the Christian County Library to pick out books and regularly attends her Quilting group at the Ozarks Community Center.

All dads are encouraged to come in to the library and enter to win the next basket that will be on display for Father’s Day. The Christian County Library is located at 1005 N. 4th Ave., Ozark and can be reached by phone at (417) 581-2432, or on the web at www.christiancountylibrary.org

Friends of the Library Valentine's Day Basket Winners

Katelynn Harrison, age 4 of Nixa, MO is the winner of the child’s Valentine basket sponsored by the Friends of the Library.  Katelynn, who is not quite reading on her own yet, loves the Lama Lama series among other books.  Her mother has been reading to her since she was a baby and Katelynn takes great interest in the time they spend together reading books.  Kaytelynn’s mother Jenny says her mother took her to libraries when she was a young girl and she is carrying on that tradition.  One of the thing Katelynn and her mother both love about the Christian County Library is the child programs.

An adult basket was also awarded to a Christian County Library patron as well.

The next general meeting of Friends of the Library is March 19th, at 10:00 at the library.  A yearly individual membership is $6.00 and a family membership is $10.00.  You can join before the meeting at the Christian County Library located at 1005 N. 4th Avenue in Ozark. Information on Friends and future books sales can be found at www.christaincountylibrary.org or by contacting the library at 417-581-2432.

Friends of the Christian County Library Christmas basket winners

Gretchen House, age 9 and in the 3^rd grade, lives in Oldfield and was excited to win the child’s Christmas basket sponsored by Friends of the Library.  Gretchen’s favorite reads are the “Warriors Series” and the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series”.  Besides reading, she also enjoys gymnastics.  Her Christmas basket was filled with books, games, and treats.

Kathy Crowder of Nixa won the adult Christmas basket.  Kathy enjoys reading and spending time with her family.  Her favorite books are by Charles Stanley and Barbara Johnson.  She said she always has a book nearby to read and was looking forward to reading the books in the Christmas basket and enjoying the other items.

Friends of the Library (FOL) is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to providing additional funding for the library’s various programs and activities.  A family membership in FOL for one year is $10, or an adult membership is $6.  Contact the library at (417) 581-2432, or at www.christiancountylibrary.org, for additional information.

FOL Announces 2015 Back to School Basket Winner

The winner of the Friends of the Library back-to-school basket drawing was Heather McClain of Ozark.  Her three girls (Autumn, 6^th grade, Ruby, 4^th grade, and Ember, 2^nd grade) will be sharing the items in the basket as they start their school year.

Mom and dad also enjoy reading.  The family comes to the Christian County Library at least once a week to select their books.  Some of the girls favorite books are: The 26 Story Treehouse, Wild Magic, and The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles.  The girls are home schooled, and the library is a great resource for books on the subjects they are studying. 

The next general meeting of Friends of the Library will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 19 in the meeting room at the library.  If not a member of Friends, you can join at the meeting.  Additional information can be found at http://www.christiancountylibrary.org, or call 417-581-2432.

Mother's Day Basket Winner

Michele Dunn of Sparta was the winner of the Mother’s Day basket drawing sponsored by Friends of the Christian County Library.

Dunn is homeschooling her four children who are currently in 1^st, 5^th, 6^th, and 8^th grade.  This busy mom also enjoys her flower garden and playing the hammer dulcimer.  She likes to read books on classical education which uses a three-part learning process.   Her children like coming with her to the library to check out their books.

All dads are encouraged to come in to the library and enter to win the next basket that will be on display for Father’s Day.  

FOL announces Easter basket winner

The winner of the Friends of the Library Easter basket drawing was Jesse Ormiston.

Jesse is 12 years old and in sixth grade at Sparta Middle School.  He enjoys reading a variety of subjects and playing video games, especially Mine Craft.  While at the library he not only checks out books, but also checks out movies.  Winning an Easter basket has been a family tradition.  In 2011 Jesse’s sister won the Easter basket.

The first book sale of the year sponsored by Friends of the Library will be held April 11-18.  Funds from these sales are used to help support programs, events, and activities at the library.  For information on how to join Friends, or information about the book sale, contact the Christian County Library located at 1005 N. 4^th Avenue, in Ozark, at (417) 581-2432, or at www.christiancountylibrary.org. 

2015 Valentine Basket Winners

The winner of the Friends of the Library (FOL) Valentines’ Day children’s basket drawing is Marissa Sartor.  Marissa is nine years old and in 4^th grade at East Elementary in Ozark.  Her family moved to Ozark one year ago from Michigan.  Marissa and her mother, Lisa, are the readers in the family.  They love to come to the library to check out books.  Her mother said that when the whole family comes to the library, some of the family members borrow movies instead of books.  Marissa’s favorite book is The Snow Day.  Marissa is currently reading a book titled The Mouse and the Motorcycle . She can hardly wait to see how it ends.  She says that sometimes a book may start out boring, but once she gets into reading it, the book turns out fun. 

The winner of the FOL Valentines’ Day adult basket drawing is Carlie Gibson from Sparta.  Carlie just turned five years old and is looking forward to starting school next year.  Her two older sisters sometimes read to her. She enjoys books from the Junie B. Jones and Heloise series.  She also likes to play games on her e-tablet.  Carlie and her sisters enjoy coming to the library to check out books and to participate in the summer reading program.  When asked why she put her name in the drawing for the adult basket, she said she was eyeing the chocolate for herself.  Mom, Jill, can have the rest of the items.

The next general meeting of FOL will be held Saturday, March 21, at 10:00 at the library.  Not a member of Friends!  A yearly individual membership is $6.00 and a family membership is $10.00.  You can join before the meeting at the Christian County Library located at 1005 N. 4^th Avenue in Ozark.  Information on Friends and future book sales can be found at www.christiancountylibrary.org or by contacting the library at 417-581-2432.

Thank You Volunteers and Customers!

The Friends of the Christian County Library (FOL) would like to thank our customers for shopping at our Fall book sale October 18-25. Your support enables FOL to fund programs and events at the library such as International Game Day on November 15. Also a big thank you to our volunteers who sort donations throughout the year and set up, run, and take down the twice a year book sales. Our next FOL book sale is scheduled for April 11-18, 2015. We are now accepting donations of books, magazines, puzzles, and audiovisuals for this sale.

Elizabeth Barns
President, Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

The Christian County Friends of the Library will host their fall book sale in October in the Netzer Room at the Christian County Library. Most items are priced $0.50 to $1.00. Cash and checks accepted. Items for sale include books of all kinds, videos and DVDs, puzzles, magazines, and more. Want first pick? Friends of the Library members are invited to a preview sale on Friday, October 17th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Get an annual  membership at the door, or in the library anytime, for $5.00 per family. The public sale is open during the following times:

Saturday, October 18th, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday, October 20th-23rd, 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 24,  12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (Items Half Price)
Saturday, October 25th, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ($2 /Plastic Grocery Bag)

The Clever Public Library Friends of the Library also host their sale in October. The Clever Book Sale takes place at the Clever Fire Station   Community Room, located at 406 N. Elm St. in Clever. Sale dates and times are as follows:

Friday, October  10, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 11, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Every book sale purchase supports these Friends of the Library organizations, which in turn fund important projects at the libraries.  You can also help by donating used books, movies, music and more to your library. Donations of materials for the sales are accepted anytime the  libraries are open. The Christian County Library will accept donations up to October 11th, 2014, and again after October 29th.

FOL BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASKET WINNER

Noah Grisaffe, 6 years old from Ozark, won a backpack filled with school supplies.  His mom, Amy, said that this was the first thing he had ever won.  The drawing was sponsored by Friends of the Christian County Library.  In August Noah will be entering first grade at North Elementary. While attending summer camp, one of the field trips that Noah enjoyed was coming to the library for story hour.  He especially likes books on dogs, firemen, policemen, and the Army.

The next general meeting of Friends of the Library will be held on September 20, at 10:00 a.m., at the library.   Not a member of Friends!  A family membership is still only $5.  You can join before the meeting at the Christian County Library located at 1005 N. 4^th Avenue, in Ozark.  Information on Friends is also at www.christiancountylibrary.org, or contact the library at (417) 581-2432.

Noah and his sister, Hannah, who is helping him hold his backpack

Friends of the Library names Father’s Day basket winner

James Scott from Sparta was the winner of the Christian County Library Father’s Day gift basket sponsored by Friends of the Library.  The basket was a tool box filled with items used by dads along with two books.

James is retired and now enjoys working on and driving his 1949 Studebaker ¾ ton pickup truck and 1960 Studebaker Lark sedan.  He also belongs to a Studebaker club and the American Truck Historical Society.  He likes to read novels by John Grisham and Elmore Leonard and detective stories. 

When asked why he comes to the Christian County Library, James said it was to read magazines he doesn’t receive at home, to check reference books on subjects like Photography, and to see what new books are now available.  He and his wife, Pat, come to the library about once a week.

FOL also sponsors free movies and refreshments every Saturday during the summer.  Summer movies will be shown at 12:30 p.m. on June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, and August 2.  Contact the library at (417) 581-2432 for the titles of these movies.  The Christian County Library is located at 1005 N. Fourth Ave., Ozark.  For additional information about the library and FOL, check out the library website at www.christiancountylibrary.org. 

CHRISTMAS BASKET WINNERS

Hayley Ross, age 10, of Spokane won the child’s Christmas basket sponsored by Friends of the Library (FOL).  Hayley is homeschooled and is at the 5^th grade level.  Her mother, Mandie, said that the library is a great resource for finding information on subjects to study.  Hayley enjoys riding her two horses, Spartan and Zimby.  She reads the Pony Pals series and other stories about horses. 

Marge Demorast of Fremont Hills received the adult Christmas basket.  She is a retired home economist who enjoys playing golf, bridge, and mahjong.  Her favorite books are mysteries, especially by authors David Baldacci and Robert B. Parker.  She finds the library convenient and the people who work at the library very helpful when looking for specific books.

FOL is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to providing additional funding for the library’s various reading programs and activities.  The next FOL general meeting will be in the library’s meeting room on March 15, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.  A family membership is only $5 a year.  Contact the library at (417) 581-2432, or www.christiancounty.lib.mo.us, for more information.

FALL BASKET WINNER

Kelly Thomas, 21 months, of Ozark was the winner of the Friends of the Christian County Library fall basket.  Kelly was dressed in her Halloween costume and was full of smiles upon receiving the basket and a purple book bag.  Parents, Brian and Richelle, read to Kelly from her favorite books on fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and cats and dogs.  Visits to the library are at least once a week.  

FOL is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides additional funding to the library through two book sales each year.  The next meeting of Friends of the Library will be on Saturday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m. in the library meeting room.  At this meeting there will be a recap of 2013, discussion of activities for the coming year, and FOL officers elected for 2014.  Join Friends for only $5 a year for a family membership and attend the meeting to share ideas on supporting the library’s programs and activities.  Questions?  Contact the library at 417-581-2432, or on the web at www.christiancounty.lib.mo.us. 

Fall Public Book Sale

Saturday, Oct. 12 through Saturday, Oct. 19
Mon. - Thur.  12:00-8:00p.m.
Fri.  12:00-5:00p.m. 
Sat. 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. 

Friends Night: Friday, Oct. 11, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00p.m.
Members Only Sale. Memberships can be purchased for $5.00 per family at the sale or at the library during library hours.

Half Price Sale: Books on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17 and 18, 2013 will be half off the sale price.

Bag Day:  On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, $2.00 for a plastic grocery bag of books


Cash and checks are accepted.
We also sell memberships to FOL and FOL shirts and book bags.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL FOL BACKPACK WINNER

Trace Baxter from Highlandville won a backpack filled with school items in the latest drawing at the Christian County Library.  The drawing was sponsored by Friends of the Christian County Library (FOL).  Baxter’s mother, Ericka, submitted his name. Trace is 4 years old and will be entering pre-school at Highlandville Elementary along with his sister, Adelynn, who is in 2^nd grade.  His favorite books are about Toy Story characters, like Buzz Lightyear and Woody, and he also enjoys playing on an IPOD.  Trace has been attending Story Hour every week at the library and was also enrolled in the Children’s Summer Program.  The Magician who performed this summer was a big hit with Trace.

Look for the FOL booth at Reading Around the Square on September 14.  Drawings will be held at 2 p.m. for a basket appropriate for an elementary student, a middle school student, and an adult.  FOL will donate one dollar to Reading Around the Square for each person who enters the drawings.

JULY 4TH Basket Winner

Winning the July 4^th basket at the Christian County Library was a “blast” for Cody Campbell from Sparta.  His name was submitted by his mother, Jillian.  The prize, provided by Friends of the Library, was a plastic storage container filled with books, games, and summer toys.  Cody is 6 and will be entering 1^st grade this fall at Sparta Elementary.  He has been enjoying this summer reading his favorite books on Curious George and Dr. Seuss, playing video games, and swimming.  His mom brings him and his sister to the library where he takes out 10-15 books at a time. 

The Christian County Library is located at 1005 N. 4^th Ave. in Ozark and can be reached by phone at (417) 581-2432, or on the web at www.christiancounty.lib.mo.us.  Come visit the library to sign up for Friends of the Library seasonal gift baskets and also to see what materials are available for check out – books, magazines, audio books, etc. - and what services are available for use in the library – computers, photocopier, microfilm, etc.

Father’s Day Gift Basket Winner

 Rodney Wyman from Ozark was the winner of the Christian County Library Father’s Day Gift Basket.  These seasonal and special occasion baskets are sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Rodney’s wife, Dawn, entered his name in the drawing.   He has two daughters and three granddaughters.   The granddaughters were so excited to be able to surprise their grandpa with this basket filled with items he can use while he works on his blue and white Corvette and his Harley Davidson motorcycle.  He also has been teaching his granddaughters archery.  Rodney orders his library books on-line and some of his favorite reading topics are on guns, wars, and hunting.  His family also said he likes to build things by reading how-to books. 

Contact the library by phone at 417-581-2432, or on the web at www.christiancounty.lib.mo.us  to learn more about what the library has to offer residents of Christian County.  To find out more about Friends attend the next Friends of the Library meeting on September 21.  Join Friends for only $5 a year and share ideas on supporting the library’s many programs and activities.