Library After Dark crowd grows

The library recently had 17 people drop in on a Wednesday night to visit, read alone, play some music, or work at the craft table. The overhead lights are turned-off during this time, which allows 10 table lamps to provide a warm and welcoming environment in which everyone can relax. There were home-made cookies and chocolates, along with other yummy holiday delights from various homes for folks to enjoy. A fort with pillows and a blanket was even made by one of the kids in the Children's Corner.

A big shout out goes to Gene O'Neil at Puget Island Gardens for his wonderful help and support of this endeavor. He came up with the idea one day when we were talking and suggested we give it a try. Now here we are with "Library After Dark," which is open for anyone who wants to drop in and enjoy an informal social gathering.

Library After Dark is every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. However, regular library services are not available during that time. The Cathlamet Public Library is located at 115 Columbia St. in Cathlamet and will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.