Featuring: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi and White Teeth by Zadie SmithLouisville Book Babes Book ClubWHEN: Meets monthlyWHERE: Meeting virtually on ZoomThe new year is a great time to start a new habit like reading a book each month, and joining a local book club is a great way to keep … [Read more...] about Add These To Your Winter Reading List
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15 Minutes With: Kathleen Loomis
Kathleen Loomis became a full-time artist once she retired in 2000 from a career in writing and communication. At first, she worked exclusively in fiber and quilting but has since branched out to hand-stitching, mixed media, collage, sketching, and most recently calligraphy. She … [Read more...] about 15 Minutes With: Kathleen Loomis
What Her Day Looks Like
Jo Ann Orr officially retired 20 years ago, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at her schedule. After a 25-year career in the U.S. Army, she continues to serve others by volunteering in her community.Jo Ann’s main priority is supporting The Sickle Cell Association of … [Read more...] about What Her Day Looks Like
What I Know Now: Pam Greenwell
Pam Greenwell is passionate about our community and our libraries. She has served as president of the Friends of the Library and continues to serve on its board. She has also served on The Library Foundation Board. She established the Lighthouse Tutoring Program in the Newburg … [Read more...] about What I Know Now: Pam Greenwell
Stepping Up for a Friend
Many of us have taken to the streets during COVID-19, walking to stay fit and fight boredom. Patsy Harkess is no exception. But what is exceptional is that Patsy has walked 1,000 miles amid the pandemic to support ALS awareness and fundraising. Her story is one of determination, … [Read more...] about Stepping Up for a Friend