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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Recently I interviewed Carrie Badger for our 17th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Carrie is a local public school teacher, currently teaches P.E., and lives here in Wahkiakum county. We sat down in a classroom at John C. Thomas middle school for our conversation. As we began, Carrie shared about the book, "The Outsiders," by author S. E. Hinton. "The Outsiders" is a coming-of-age novel set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s and the conflict b...
Cathlamet library is one of only five libraries statewide who have been granted funding to host a paid summer teen internship. The teen will learn about working in a library and developing a connected learning project of their choice. This paid position is 18 hours per week, during regular hours, for 10 weeks. Applications are available at the library and must be returned to the library by Friday, June 6. We’ve been reaching out to local schools, and our goal is for every student to have a library card. If you’re a student who doesn’t have...
I recently interviewed Dennis Reid for our 16th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Dennis lives in Skamokawa and serves as the PUD commissioner for District 3. We sat down at the PUD office for our conversation. As we began, Dennis shared the book Deep River by author Karl Marlantes, a historical novel centered on three siblings who leave Finland in the 1900s to escape Russian authorities and settle in Southwest Washington. Dennis read the bo...
I recently interviewed Ruby Hansen Murray for our 15th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Ruby is a writer, photographer, and an award-winning columnist. She graciously accepted my short-notice invitation to sit and talk with her in the library. As we began, Ruby shared about not just a single book, but rather a series of books, Little House on the Prairie, along with her thoughts about the author. Before we began discussing the Little House...
I recently interviewed Kirk McKnight for our 14th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. The current editor for The Wahkiakum County Eagle, Kirk invited me to his workplace for our conservation. As we talked, Kirk shared Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins, a semi-autobiographical book which tells about the author's time with an engineering consulting firm. Kirk first read this book around 2008. At that time in his life Kirk was "r...
Due to popular demand at the Cathlamet Public Library, a second Table Top Role Playing Game group has been formed. This second group of parents, siblings and community members met for the first time on Wednesday, May 7, at 6 p.m. at the Pioneer Community Center. The supplies for this Dungeons and Dragons game group were made available due to the generosity of others. Our first Table Top Role Playing Game group continues to meet in the Community Room below the library Wednesdays at 6p.m. As evidenced by their commitment each week in showing up...
I recently interviewed Pearl Blackburn for our 13th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Currently serving as president of the Woman's Club, Pearl sat down with me at the Patty Cakes Café. As we talked, Pearl shared At Home In Mitford, by New York Times bestseller Jan Karon, an author who wrote a series of books set in a small town in the western foothills of North Carolina. Pearl first read this book, given to her by her sister-in-law a...
As the April Reading Challenge approaches, we at the library wish to remind you to get your Reading Challenge booklet turned in to us. Saturday, May 10, will be the official and final Reading Challenge raffle for the awarding of prizes for participants, so please get your booklet turned in for a chance to win. The library would like to thank one and all for participating this year. Coming soon will be our annual summer reading program, summer adventures and reading challenges. The theme this...
Recently, I interviewed Sandra Staples-Bortner for our 12th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Sandra and her husband live in the Elochoman Valley at the old Henry Johnson farm, where they've done much work in restoring the old dairy barn and farm house. As we talked, Sandra shared Centennial, by James A. Michener, an American author who has written more than 40 books, most of which were fictional-family sagas. Sandra first read Centennial...
Recently I interviewed Connor Emlen-Petterson of Skamokawa for our 11th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. I met up with Connor out at Puget Island (P.I.) Gardens where he works. On a related note, now is a beautiful time to visit P.I. Gardens. As we talked, Connor shared The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin, an award winning author of many science fiction and fantasy books, along with other genres. Connor said he'd read a couple of books by...
I recently interviewed my daughter, Erin Turner for our ninth installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Erin was visiting with her husband and daughter, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to talk with her about one of her favorite books. As we talked, Erin shared The House Of The Spirits by Isabel Allende, an author who is originally from Chile and now lives in California. She has written a number of books and is considered one of the leading aut...
The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) is a tremendous resource that provides library services by mail to identified Washington residents. Any Washington resident who is unable to read standard print due to blindness, visual impairment, deaf/blindness, physical disability (cannot hold a book or turn pages) or reading disability can be a WTBBL patron. All costs for materials, equipment and services are provided at no charge to a patron. Any facility which regularly serves people meeting the aforementioned requirements may apply...
Recently I interviewed Garrett Rad-cliffe for our ninth installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Garrett currently serves as a lieutenant firefighter for the Puget Island Fire Department. He and his wife have lived out on the Island now for about five years. As we spoke, Garrett talked about the book The Martian by Andy Weir, a well-liked novel which also became quite the popular movie. What seemed to grab him with this particular book was the...
I recently interviewed Delphine Criscenzo of the Little Island Creamery for our eighth installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. As we chatted, Delphine shared her thoughts about "Of Mice And Men" by John Steinbeck, the famous author who wrote many admired books known throughout the world, including last week's Reader's Fave, "East of Eden." Delphine's parents were immigrants to France where Delphine herself was born and raised. She later came to th...
All ages are welcome to participate in the April Spring Fling Reading Challenge. Simply drop in to the library, pick up and complete the reading challenge tracking sheet, and return it by Wednesday, April 30 to earn prizes. The more you read, the more you win. Applications for the Teen Internship may be picked up from and returned to the library Wednesday, April 9 through Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Interviews begin the following week and will be completed by Sunday, June 1. This Saturday, April 5,...
Recently I interviewed James Sorensen of Wahkiakum county for our seventh installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. As we chatted, James shared about his favorite book, East of Eden, by acclaimed author John Steinbeck. James stated right from the start that East of Eden was his favorite book. "I really enjoyed the generational story of it," he said, as Steinbeck writes about three generations of a particular family. The storyline illustrates the...
Recently, I interviewed former teacher Linda Wright of Wahkiakum County for our sixth installment of Reader’s Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. As we chatted, Linda shared that her favorite author, at least recently, is Louise Penny, and her favorite books are Penny’s “Inspector Gamache” series. This mystery novel series is now up to 19 books, and Linda has read them all. She remembers being given the first book, “The Still Life” as a Christmas gift when visiting her daughter in Alaska. Linda then went on and read...
Saturday, March 15, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the library is free chocolate chip cookie day. Just drop in and grab yourself a cookie or two. Enjoy eating a cookie while working on the giant jigsaw puzzle or one of the on-going craft activities we have. Maybe chit-chat with a friend or two while you enjoy your cookie, or even take the cookie home. Whatever you choose to do is fine with us here at your library. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday. Wednesday, March 19, from 10:30 – 11 a.m. is Story Time. Every Wednesday, these special 30 minutes...
Recently, I interviewed Sheriff John Mason of Wahkiakum county for our fifth installment of Reader’s Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. As we chatted, John shared that as a young boy he enjoyed watching an animated T.V. series which was an adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s book, The Hobbit. However, at the time, he didn’t have any idea about the book upon which the series was built. During these younger years, John also liked going to movies and watching various fantas...
I recently interviewed Ken Johnson of Wahkiakum West for our fourth installment of Reader's Fave. This casual chat allows a community member to talk about their favorite book and share what they like about it. Ken shared that, as a boy, he'd read books such as the Hardy Boys series. However, he had never read a long novel, preferring works that immerse the reader in the book and its mood. Ken remembers that it must have been around eighth grade in Ohio when his older brother introduced him to...
Recently, I interviewed Stephanie Leitz of Puget Island for our third installment of Reader's Fave. This is a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Right at the start, Stephanie said, "Picking a favorite book is really difficult for me as I love whatever I am reading." This quickly became apparent. However, Stephanie did share that her recent favorite book was "The Women" by Kristin Hannah, a book about the women nurses serving during the Vietnam war. Incidentally, this book...
Friday, Feb 28, is Free Cookie Day from 2 to 5 p.m. at the library. Just drop in and grab yourself a cookie or two. Enjoy eating your cookie while working on the jigsaw puzzle or one of our ongoing craft activities. Maybe even chit-chat with a pataron while you enjoy the cookie. We look forward to seeing you this Friday. Wednesday, March 5, from 10:30 – 11 a.m. is Story Time. This is a special 30 minutes where young ones can enjoy someone reading aloud to them. We’ve had strong interest recently, with many enjoying this time in the lib...
Recently I interviewed Paula Marx Rush of Cathlamet for our second installment of Reader's Fave. Reader's Fave is simply a short interview each week with someone in our community sharing their favorite book. Even though the discussion was quite personal and serious, the interview was wonderful, positive, and very uplifting. Paula was quite clear and to the point. Her favorite book is "A Human Being Died That Night" by Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela. This is a non-fiction book about a South African...
Friday, Feb. 14 from 2 – 5 p.m. is Free Cookie Time! Just show up at your library and receive a free cookie. Enjoy a cookie while reading in a quiet space, talking lightly with our wonderful volunteers, or just enjoy the cookie. We look forward to seeing you this Friday. Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 10:30 – 11 a.m. is Story Time! This is a special 30 minutes. A time for young ones to enjoy a time of reading aloud. We’ve had recent strong interest with many enjoying this time. Story Time is held in the Pioneer Community Association (PCA) lower room....
Did you know there is Board of Trustees which oversees and governs the Cathlamet Public Library? And as you know, the library serves all of Wahkiakum County. Anyone in our county can get a library card for free. Well, I’m one of the library trustees, and a recent one at that. And I thought, “Hey, if we are a library for the whole county, we should have voices from the whole county on the board.” I knew about the Johnson Park Library but had never stopped by to check it out, so a few weeks ago I stopped in and met Carillon Nicol who is the l...
