Join Jan McConnell as she reads Thanksgiving and Fall books during storytime.
Vickie Johnson will help serve our free hotdog lunch that includes a hotdog, chips, a cookie and a drink for all those who attend.
Crafts will be a part of this event.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult.
The library will be open from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Nov 16.
Storytime will be from 11 am to 1 pm on this same day.
November 9 will be the last Fordland Market Day of 2024. Come check out all the vendors, grab a bite to eat, and get some free books!
The Fordland Memorial Library will have its last book fair of the year. As many books as you select will be FREE, but a donation to the library is appreciated. The library will be serving fresh homemade soups and chili inside with some goodie desserts and a drink.
Weather permitting, hamburgers and hotdogs will be grilled and available for purchase. The library will be having yard sale items, including clothing that is suitable for those cooler fall and winter temperatures.
Vendors will be set up along the library lawn and parking lot. Plan to get some of your Christmas shopping done. Main Street Fordland will be busy for lots of shopping enjoyment.
Stop by the Fordland Memorial Library for some treats, a book, and a bookmark.
Meet the Fortune Teller and her treasure box, a pirate giving out books, and …
Outside, there might even be a spooky surprise!
Fordland Memorial Library
157 W Main
4 pm to 9 pm (unless we run out of treats or folks stop coming)
Please join us for the Fordland Memorial Library’s October storytime at the Chateau Charmant–Fordland’s own castle! Tai Kimes, aka “Lady Christmas”, will be reading and directing activities for those who attend. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes, but it is not required.
Check out the event on Facebook at the Fordland Memorial Library page. There is a link to register, but that is not required. However, it would be helpful to know how many are attending to make sure there are enough supplies available for all those who come for fun.
Get your pictures taken while you are at the Chateau Charmant castle. It makes a great background.
If you want to meet at the library parking lot about 10:15, a group can drive together. Or just meet at the castle by 11 am.
Chateau Charmant castle is located at: 1700 Martins Branch Rd, Fordland, MO
This year the annual Car and Motorbike Show will be held at the Fordland City Park. It is being sponsored by the Fordland Shop n Go and the Rogersville O’Reilly Auto Parts. With the extra space available, there will be vendors plus games and activities for the whole family!! There will be live music, a bouncy house, and Muddy Hooves mobile farm petting zoo. We will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs. Popcorn and Shaved Ice vendors will be on site. Check back for a list of vendors that will be at the show and the variety of games your family can enjoy. Tickets will be available to purchase to participate in the games and activities.
For those who plan to enter a car, truck or motorbike, entry fee is $20 and registration goes from 9 am – 10 am. If you register before Sept 17, your name will be placed in a drawing for $50 cash. You can pre-register by sending in your information to Fordland Memorial Library, PO Box 265, Fordland, MO 65652. Registration forms will also be available at the post office and other participating sponsors.
Door prizes and goodie bags will be given to those who register for the show. There will be a 50/50 drawing, car dash plaques, and awards for different categories of cars.
Items for a Silent Auction will be there for you to place your bids. We already have some nice donations from sponsors.
This has become a big car show with a small town flavor!
The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day
Join us for a super special STORYTIME where we get to hear from and meet LOCAL CHILDREN’S AUTHORS.
We will also have visitors from SASSAFRAS COUNTRY (rock painting) and MUDDY HOOVES FARM, a BOUNCE HOUSE, a WRITE YOUR OWN BOOK activity with children’s book editor and story time coordinator Jessica Barber. There will be a charge to see the mobile farm zoo animals from Muddy Hooves Farm.
Library hours and Author’s Day will be from10am-2pm
STORYTIME 11am – 1pm with Jessica Barber and Vickie Johnson
Join us as we read books about REPTILES, then stay for crafts and a hot dog lunch. We will also have a special visit from AMANDA FISHER, THE SNAKE LADY!
Library hours are 10am-2pm
Learn about blood pressure, the importance of self-monitoring and how to combat the devastating effects. Attendees will receive FREE American Heart Association key chains, FREE first aid kits, and a $20 gift-card after the completion survey. Additional prizes will be awarded for bingo!
Sign-up at the Fordland Memorial Library, 157 W Main St, Fordland, Missouri 65652. The library is open MWF from 9 – 1, 2 – 5.
Sign-up sheets are at the post office and the Fordland senior citizen apartments.
You may also sign up online at the Fordland Memorial Library Facebook page or message Becky Turnbaugh Fisher through the Fordland Residents Facebook page.
