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The ability to read is a passport to the acquisition of knowledge, a world of possibilities and accomplishment of basic tasks. In a recent class visit to the library, we listed the various basics for which reading is useful: reading menus, maps, equipment instructions (i.e. a stereo), road signs. We can learn to play the guitar, build a deck, repair a car, cook a recipe. Read More →

I suppose the first thought that comes into most people’s minds when we hear the word library is “books”. Originally and for a long time it is true that libraries have been repositories for books. Library originates in the Latin word for book. In modern times library identities have been changing. Read More →

Through the school year, the Kim Yerton Memorial Library features the Share A Story reading program. This event occurs on the second Wednesday of every month from 4-6pm. The program is co-sponsored by KEET TV’s Ready to Learn Service and First 5 Humboldt. Read More →

Although this celebration has become a weekend of fun, there is a more meaningful reason behind it. You can visit the hoopa-nsn.gov website to read more about the Hoopa Tribe and its history Read More →

What a wonderful week of sunny days we had; redbud coming to life all along the river banks, wildflowers blooming on the hillsides that have not slid down to the road in the rains, lilac buds just about ready to burst forth in purples, pinks and whites, apple blossoms full and ready for the bees and I saw the first dogwood bloom tucked in a warm and cozy glen of trees. Everything says welcome sun we’ve been waiting for you. Read More →

With so many days of rain and wintry weather this year our materials circulation at KYML is increasing. There has been plenty of time to read for pleasure or to explore ideas for projects through examining books written on the specific topic; time for watching movies and listening to music. Read More →

The camera has been my companion as I take photos of our wonderful skies morning and night between the rain storms. Spring, ahhh spring; this is always my favorite season and although the calendar still says winter, the daffodils are blooming and hyacinth opened just today. Soon it will be spring…buds on the lilacs are getting full and the flowering quince gives us a wonderful first orange colored blossom. Read More →

It’s a good time to begin reading about planting gardens; what you need to do to have things ready for planting when the time is right. We have a fine collection of books for the home gardener and for the small farm. With ever increasing prices many patrons are planning to increase the size of their home gardens and they are using the library’s resources as they make their expansion plans. If you need assistance with using the on-line catalogue or to find books here on the shelves, please ask and we are happy to assist you. Read More →