Peggy Shallock

Getting By With a LIttle Help From The Friends of the Bellaire Library

July 2005
Libray assistant Ruby Jean Sebesta circa 1960 (Photo by Peter Whitney, coutesy of  the Bellaire Library)

Perhaps you have walked into the Library to help your child do a research report and used the World Book Encyclopedia that is updated each year. Maybe you’ve grabbed a free Bookpage to read reviews of newly published books. These extras were provided by “The Friends of the Bellaire Library.” The Bellaire Library is always evolving to keep up with …

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Curl Up with a Book and Your Kids

December 2004
Children’s librarian Arwen Meador with holiday books

When the holidays seem overwhelming with running around town shopping, trying to be three places at one time, and the “to do” list having no end, we often long for a quiet time to sit and just be still. One of the best stress relievers is to stop the hectic day with a good book. What better way to slow …

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