Special Events

Young at Harp to perform in Heritage Hall Sunday, March 14, at 2 PM

The musicians of the local group, Young at Harp, will perform a concert in Lisbon Heritage Hall (above the Lisbon Library at 101 East Main Street) on Sunday, March 14, at 2 PM as a joint fundraiser for Southeast Linn Community Center and the Lisbon Public Library. A suggested donation of $10 is requested, but admission is free. On the program for the afternoon are traditional pieces from England, Scotland and Ireland, and guest artist Karen Pierce on the hammered dulcimer will join the group in the final half of the program.

Young at Harp began in January, 1993 as a group of four friends who loved the sound of the harp and found that the folk or Celtic harp was both affordable and portable. Soon after they began playing together, they found themselves in demand for weddings, receptions, banquets and other special occasions. Over the years their number grew as others were inspired to join them, and the sounds of the tenor, alto and soprano recorder has been a glorious addition to the ensemble. Musicians include Bev Armstrong of Lisbon; Ann Booth and Denice Cardon of Mt. Vernon; Nancy Jennings of Marion; and Carolyn Sternowski, Kay Galli, Dawn Hysler and Sue Oglanian of Cedar Rapids.

Chess on Tuesdays at 3:30 PM starting January 12

Students from third grade through high school who would like to learn how to play chess, get better at their game, or just get together and play chess with others may join the new Chess Group meeting at the Lisbon Library on Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 PM, beginning on January 12. Basic instruction and chess sets will be provided. Call the library at 455-2800 for more information.

Story Hour on Thursdays at 10:30 AM

The big kids have gone back to school but Miss Amy and Leo are still having Story Hour on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. All children and their caregivers are welcome to join us in the library for books, songs and fingerplays that last about half an hour.

Reading Friends

Reading Friends, the library’s adult book discussion group, will meet. Call the library at 455-2800 to reserve a copy of the novel. Reading Friends meet on the fourth Monday evening of the month, usually at 7 PM in the library.

The library will be closed on the following holidays: