Thursday May 8 at 6:30 p.m., local author John Rember will be reading new fiction, "The Old Guys Ski Club" at Trillium Coffeehouse in Stanley. The coffeehouse will be open for business so stop in for a cup of coffee or tea, a piece of pie or muffin. We appreciate John for sharing his latest fiction with us.

We are already getting that busy summer rush even though there is still snow on the ground. Please be patient if the computers are busy. Take a moment to browse our collection, read a magazine or enjoy a few moments of quiet contemplation.

The 2009 Sawtooth Scenes calendars are in stock now in various businesses around town and at the library. Hats off to the "calendar crew" who did so much work to get the new calendar ready; especially Christy Thompson, Ellen Glaccum and Julie Rember. We appreciate all the wonderful photographers who donated the stunning photos. The graphic artist who designed the calendar was responsible for choosing the photographs used on the calendar. It was especially difficult to choose this year as so many incredible photos were submitted. If your photo was not chosen this year we hope you will not be discouraged and submit your photographs for the next calendar in the fall. All proceeds from the calendar go to our new building fund. For more information about the calendars please contact the library.

There are just a few copies available of The Long Embrace: Raymond Chandler and the Women He Loved by Judith Freeman. Book group participants are encouraged to return the book immediately upon finishing so everyone can have a chance to read the book. Some participants may think about purchasing their own copy as Judith will be doing a reading and book signing at Redfish Lake the evening of July 7. We will discuss the book May 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the library, immediately following a potluck dinner at 5:30. Former librarian Nancy Williams will lead the discussion.

The monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library will be held Wednesday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the library. The regular meeting of the board of trustees will be held Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. at the library.