Library Centennial Celebration Feb 19-22

Jamestown (CSi)  The James River Valley Library System invited the public to celebrate the Alfred Dickey Public Library’s Centennial, February 19-22, with 100 years of service to Jamestown and Stutsman County.

The celebration starts with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday February 19, at 10-a.m., on the front steps of the Alfred Dickey Public Library, refreshments to follow inside.  Coordinated by the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce.

At 10:15 a.m., at the east side of the library, upstairs, Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich, Library System Director, Joe Rector, and Mary Soucie will talk about the vital role of the library.

Then at 10:45-a.m., refreshments will be served on the west side, upstairs, and  it’s Storytime and Simple Craft in the Drewello Room.

Family Trivia and Pizza Night follows with pizza 6-6:30-p.m. in the Drewello Room, (Free Will Donation) then Trivia from 6:30-p.m., to 8-p.m., in the Children’s Library.  Gather a team and play Trivia for prizes.  (Bring a pillow and blanket to sit on).  Both activities sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

On Wednesday February 20 at 6-p.m., in the upstairs library, the Dedication of the Louis L’Amour Room and Honor Wall.  At 6:30-p.m., in the Drewello Room, A Louis L’Amour Presentation by Keith Norman.

On Thursday February 21, from 1:30-p.m., to 3-p.m., the Dedication of the Drewello Room along with a reception with cake served.

At 6-p.m.,  a presentation by Bruce Berg, “Dakota Thunder, The World’s Largest Buffalo,” in the L’Amour Room.

Also at 6-p.m., Family Movie Night, in the Drewello Room.  (Register at the Alfred Dickey Children’s Library.)

Friday February 22,  3:30-p.m., Games After School, for ages 9-17 in the Drewello Room.

At 4-p.m.,  to 6-p.m.,  an Alfred Dickey Presentation, and a book signing by Keith Norman, in the Drewello Room.