Library News

There will be a Men's Basketball Tournament, April 23rd - 26th to raise money for the purchase of brick for the new Cedarville Public Library.  Cost is 100.00 per team and the tournament will take place at the Cedarville High School Gym.  Come shoot some hoops and raise money for a good cause!

For more information call 479-474-3859 or the Cedarville library at 410-1853.

The Cedarville Community Association is collecting items for an auction to raise money for the brick on the new Cedarville Library. They ask that you remember that this is a fundraiser for the library and that they need your "Good Junk". Items may be dropped off at the library, 639 Pirates Way, Monday - Friday from 9:30am - 5:30pm.

The Auction will be held Saturday, April 18th. Viewing time will open at 8:00 a.m. and auction will begin at 10:00 a.m.

For more information call Janice Prater at 474-6246 or the Cedarville library at 410-1853.

We have a big event coming up on Thursday. Ted Kooser, Pulitzer Prize -winning poet will read his poetry and share his thoughts on the craft of writing, as well as discuss aspects of his work as a two-time U.S. Poet Laureate.   He will be at the Van Buren School District Fine Arts Center from 1-2 p.m. and at UA-Fort Smith, Breedlove Auditorium, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Talk with Q&A and book signings to follow. Sponsered by UA-Fort Smith, Friends of the Van Buren Public Library, Van Buren School District Education Foundation, and the Van Buren School District Fine Arts Center. Both events are free and open to the public.

For more information on Ted Kooser or to listen to some of his poetry, please visit his website at http://www.tedkooser.net/.  April is Poetry Month, please don't miss out this wonderful way to celebrate the written word!