HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library has added two librarians to its staff. Library Manager Teresa Rivera said the library is fully staffed for the first time since last November. The new employees are Pam Reid and Cystal Stone.
“Pam Reid joined in February,” Rivera said. “She is a local resident and retired educator. She had served on the library board for many years previously. Pam is also involved in the Culture Club. She is a mother and grandmother. Crystal Stone joined the library team in March, and loves to hike and enjoys art. She also is a local Hanceville resident. She is married and has family in the area. Both have contributed a lot to the library in their short term working. Stop in and meet their smiling faces.”
The library has planned many events for April, including:
- Wednesday, April 9, at 10 a.m. – Prom Makeover Class
- Wednesday, April 16, at 10 a.m. – Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunt
- Wednesday, April 23, at 10 a.m. – Game Club
- Wednesday, April 30, at 10 a.m. – Children’s Book Club and storytime for younger children in the Shirley Burden Children’s Room
“We have lots of fun planned for April,” Rivera said. “Join us on Facebook for more weekly details for each week. The summer program starts May 28 with Mr. Larry’s Magic Show, June 4– with Let It Shine Puppets singing and dancing for your enjoyment – a great show! Then on June 11, the Alabama Department of Archives. June 18 Snead’s Farmhouse will present a program on their animals. June 25 the Hanceville Fire Department will show off the firetrucks and provide water for the children to play in, and July 2, the Science Lady will present a program on Color of Science.”
Get more info at Facebook/Hanceville Public Library. The library is open Tuesday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 201 Commercial St.
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