Mentone Public Library 95th Birthday Celebration: Launching 95 Stories: 95 Reasons to Hope & be Inspired
Mentone Public Library
95th Birthday Celebration
Starting:
Wednesday, 6 May 2020
Launching:
95 Wishes
95 Hopes
95 Dreams
95 Gifts
95 Silver Linings
Enriching us All
3) Sandra Stirling
4) Cherry Tran
5) Cherry Tran
6) Paul Karp
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Paul Karp, as Detective Happy for Mentone Public Library's Interactive Miss Marple Murder Mystery: "The Body in the Library" - 2018 |
7) Joy Meekings
9) Mairi Neil
10) Julia Reichstein
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| Julia Reichstein as Dee Scruntled, the disgruntled librarian, with her "cat" Bookmark. Mentone Public Library's interactive Miss Marple Murder Mystery: "The Body in the Library" - 2018 |
WHEN TIME IS FORCED TO STAND STILL
(c) Julia Reichstein 2020
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| Mentone Public Library's Cast of Characters Enjoy a Laugh with the Audience - Miss Marple Murder Mystery: "The Body in the Library" - 2018 |
The Cheeky Side of 13)
14) Roza
15) Jan (Library Patron)
16) Justine Gorny
17) Liliane Grace
18) Liliane Grace
20) Judy Sullivan
What Does One Say to a Grand Old Lady?
(c) Judy Sullivan 2020
21) Maggie Morrison
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| Maggie Morrison, second from left with community theatre group "Legends of the Skies", shares an excerpt of her COVID-19 Cruise ordeal |
22) Elsie Johnstone
23) Graeme Johnstone
24) Dr Cheryl
27) Natalie Vujovich
28) Lizzie Boucher
30) Rose Little
31) Rose Little
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| Maureen Steinfort - Christmas 2019 |
33) Maureen Steinfort
Dear Mentone Public Library
Patrons, VIPs, Local Authors & Friends,
We are inviting you to help us celebrate
Mentone Public Library's
95th Anniversary
this month,
by helping us convert our blog
into a library of presents
that we can share with the globe
to inspire & bring
another stream of connection
for all who visit our site.
In lieu of presents, cakes, balloons,
party hats & large physical gatherings,
we aspire towards collecting at least
95 literary gifts
comprised of inspiring stories,
positive wishes & reflections,
hopes, dreams & messages of gratitude.
Though we are facing a time of great challenge
during this pandemic,
living with uncertainty, isolation,
& for some; unspeakable loss,
we have also achieved.
We have seen innovations in
communication & connection,
heard uplifting tales against seemingly
insurmountable odds
& been the pioneers & instigators of
incredible originality & creativity.
Starting from
Wednesday, 6 May 2020;
Mentone Public Library's
official 95th birthday,
we ask you to make a
creative & positive literary deposit
that we can post to our blog.
Again, the goal is to acquire at least
95 literary gifts
fromthe month of May.
Types of Literary Gifts We Welcome for Our Blog:
* Happy Birthday Messages to
Mentone Public Library:
let us know what the library means to you /
tell us a special memory you have of the library
* Share an original piece of prose & poetry
you have written that is
positive, funny, uplifting &/or hopeful.
* Tell us what you are grateful for
& the silver linings you have unveiled
during this pandemic.
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| The late, great Tony Brooker as Miss Marple - 2018...We love & miss you, Champ. |
* Give a shout-out to someone who inspires you.
Let them know they are appreciated
& let the world know why.
Let them know they are appreciated
& let the world know why.
Word limit per contribution:
200 Words
Please email your
contribution/s to
In the subject heading, please write:
95th Anniversary Blog Post Offering.
You remain the copyright holder
of your contribution.
Please advise how you wish
to be credited on our blog
or if you prefer to be anonymous
for your contribution to be posted.
We can't wait to receive
your literary riches of
hope, strength & newfound wisdom.
Though our library doors
cannot presently be open,
our hearts to you are never closed.
Thank-you.
Please stay safe, healthy,
happy & hopeful,
The Mentone Public Library Team.
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