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Lamar Library murder mystery play to be presented April 19-21, 2024
It’s a dark and stormy night at the Bean Shack, the local coffee shop where a staff meeting is about to take place, and suddenly the lights go out. That means only one thing – murder is afoot! Join the Trailblazer Theatre Company this weekend for The Café Mocha Murders, a fun and cozy whodunit by […]
Rotarian/Librarian Kid’s Christmas a Big Hit
One of the final opportunities to visit with that Jolly Old Gent occurred this past Saturday, December 16th at the Lamar Cultural Events Center. Judy Turpin, Lamar Rotary President, said there were wall to wall crowds for the first hour or so for the holiday event from ran from 10am to 1pm. The […]
Dear Editor, Regarding EBSCO
Recently, a “newsletter” was circulated to businesses and organizations in Lamar by the Heritage Defenders (HD) stated that illicit content is being distributed through online resources available at the Public Library, mentioning that I and various Lamar residents are somehow complicit in this effort. Several HD members recently testified online during a hearing […]
Lamar City Council Meeting Focused on Municipal Finances
The Lamar City Council held a brief, regular meeting on Monday, September 10th. The council approved the risk advisory group (CIRSA) Worker’s Compensation quote of $5,000 for the deductible and premium for 2019. The renewal quote for the city’s property/casualty contribution was also approved. Although it was higher than the previous year, it […]
Library Receives Growing Readers Together Grant
Growing Readers Together @ Lamar Public Library Growing Readers Launched at Lamar Public Library. The library program, sparked by a grant from the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation, provides early literacy activities and resources for family, friends and neighbors who care for children under the age of six. Growing Readers Together is an opportunity for informal […]
Lamar Library Receives Sorority Donation
Every Christmas, the Laureate Rho Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi makes a monetary donation to support the children’s programs at the Lamar Public Library. Janice Guihen explained that each member makes a cash donation to the library in lieu of a gift to a member during their holiday get-together.
Johnny Gaucin, New Technology Coordinator for Lamar Public Library!
Johnny Gaucin is organizing one-on-one tutoring sessions and monthly computer classes for all library patrons, as well as spearheading the Library’s Spanish language programs. Johnny will also oversee the marketing and marketing strategies for the Library. He received his A.S. from Mt. San Jacinto College after serving in the United States Marine Corps as an […]
Matthew Gurnsey: the Kilted Man to Perform at Lamar Public Library
The Lamar Public Library is pleased to announce the guest performance of MATTHEW GURNSEY on THURSDAY, JUNE 30th@ 1:30 pm! The Kilted Man has played a ridiculous number of libraries, all over the United States (including Hawaii!). Entirely self-contained and able to put on a program with only electricity and a great deal of personally […]
