Summer Happenings at the Library

How many bottles of shampoo live in your bathroom? A newly-married colleague once complained this was one of the hardest adjustments he had to make. One for dry hair, one for oily hair, one for dandruff, and maybe one that works as shampoo, conditioner and shower gel all in one? Then there are the conditioners, the gels, the mousse, the volumizer, the spray, the wax. And of course, all of the equipment: blow-dryers, brushes, clips, combs. After decades of taking care of my hair, with all of those choices, I still don’t have it under control.

Imagine that you’re suddenly entrusted with taking care of hair that’s not your own, and in fact is very different from your own. Quoting Wikipedia, “All hair is not the same; indeed, hair is a manifestation of human diversity.” Partnering with DHS, the WPL is sponsoring the “African American and Biracial Hair & Skin Care” workshop. This program is free and includes refreshments and a puppet show. Register by calling 291-4496, and learn something new at the library.

Learning will be fun at the Waterloo & Cedar Falls Public Libraries this summer. Both organizations have summer library programs for all ages, enticing you with prizes and fun events in order to get you to read some books. Reading isn’t required, but it’s certainly one of the possibilities. SLPs help prevent student brain drain that takes place over the summer months, gives everyone a chance to expand their horizons, and it’s just plain fun, free entertainment.

Don’t miss two author visits this summer. Jael McHenry, former resident of Janesville, will visit the WPL on June 18. Her novel The Kitchen Daughter, published by Simon & Schuster, debuted in April. This program is sponsored by the Friends of both WPL & CFPL. Mark Twain, played by Dave Ehlert of Branson, will visit CFPL on June 21, and is sponsored by the CFPL Friends. Twain, one of our country’s most well-known authors, is revered for his wit and humor, so fortunately for us, he lives on. We hope to see you at the library this summer, because we have many ways for you to spend your summer days.