Larry Lerew to Display Art at Dillsburg Library

During the month of February, Larry Lerew, noted local artist, will display his art inspired by the Dillsburg Area and other south central Pennsylvania landscapes as well as his Serendipity Blot Figures at the Library. 

Mr. Lerew works in watercolors, acrylics and pastels. Formerly a graphic artist and illustrator, Mr. Lerew has also worked as a caricature artist.  Following 9/11, he left commercial art and entertaining in order to pursue his interest in painting, focusing on local watercolors and canvas paintings. He is a graduate of Northern High School and York Academy of Arts.

Visit his website at http://larrylerewfineartstudio.com.

Earthquake Program

On Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30 p.m. Professor Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services and Dr. Charles Scharnberger, Professor Emeritus of Earth Science at Millersville University, will present a program on the recent 5.8 magnitude Mineral, Virginia earthquake and the Dillsburg earthquake swarm. Both epicenters are located within the Mesozoic Rift Basin. The program will discuss the similarities and differences between the two events and bring up-to-date information about the earth’s movements. The program is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

February's Book Discussion

The book discussion selection for February is Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson. In a small village in the English countryside lives Major Ernest Pettigrew. The Major leads a quiet life valuing the proper things that Englishmen have lived by for generations. But then his brother’s death sparks an unexpected friendship with Mrs. Jasmina Ali, the Pakistani shopkeeper from the village.

The discussion will take place on Wednesday, February 22nd at 1 p.m. All are welcome. Registration begins Wednesday, February 1st.

Volunteers Needed!

The Library is seeking volunteers to work at the front desk, shelve books, search for requested items, sort book donations, and work at seasonal book fairs. Teens who need service hours can volunteer to shelve books. Pick up a volunteer application today!

Giant Gift Cards

Love to read? Shop at Giant? You can purchase Giant gift cards in various denominations from the Dillsburg Library. You get the full value of the gift card for food, gas, or stamps. Giant donates 5% of the proceeds to the Library.

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