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Show ,wmJt4H N Meet librarian Carolyn Corry es By Linda Butler Libraries have been a ,irt 0f Carolyn Corry's life L many years. Growing up pleasant Grove, Carolyn Jen helped her mother, sdne Davis, at the Valley vi'e- Elementary School library- Although Carolyn eived her degree in Med- al Assistance from the de Tech (now UVSC) worked in the medical field for nine years, she found that working in a library was more compatible compati-ble with raising a family. Carolyn has worked at the Pleasant Grove Library for 12 years. When she applied for the part-time position, there were 89 applicants for the job. Carolyn Car-olyn was hired and asked if she could come in to work worked at the Ten--1 me ti;.)6' $rv I the next day. rWI Carolyn 1 n r ; ' , 1 i i i 1-11 " (library until ner last cnna, was born. I worked the day I delivered Jake, 'said Carolyn. Quitting her ! library job, Carolyn intended intend-ed to stay at home and raise !ner new son and four older children. But she missed her work at the library. One day she brought young Jake, then about four or five weeks old, to the library, and Carolyn realized how much she missed working at the library. Library Director April Harrison missed having hav-ing Carolyn work at the library so she was re-hired. "I came back and started telling stories," said Carolyn. Car-olyn. "I held Jake as I told." : Young Jake, now age hare t .nine, spent many of his ear-me. ear-me. lliest years in the library, $ to shaking side his mother, lis-avjitening lis-avjitening to her tell stories. :te; Carolyn found her niche in ' working with the children leTlE;at the library, especially s a gibing story time sessions. iefe:::i "We'u tell three times a ; fore: &f fr tw0 days a week," -rnooni H Carolyn. e k::.: ' nas changed over ltsnvM years, especially in the :.children s K St ( .--' ' - "' ' IB"" " S "-'; Tr .. j X ltlf" mm v ' ' H " V- ; s - " '. J V. - . I ; Photo by Linda Butler Carolyn Corry arranges the library's "reading mice" in the children's section of the library. !99 T-rr rrv n t-n m in rr tf .;Carolyii was assigned to be r .the children's librarian in thdav Vj1999- Children's programming program-ming has grown from just the Summer Reading Pro-,,' Pro-,,' Ifvgram and the Preschool 'Story Time during the cue. i-scnooi year, into a large ;ombi;.', Summer Reading Program nilitarjjand seven different pro-itnes. pro-itnes. r-grams during the school cry. c'year. iou-.i' Carolyn oversees all of is i Gail these children's programs, which range from "Wee . Read" for toddlers, to a Young Adult reading group. Carolyn also plans many of the library's special events for children in the community. She is in charge of Children's Book Week which will take place next month, Library Week in the spring, the visit from Mrs. Santa at Christmas time, and the hugely popular Summer Reading Program. "I love getting to know the children," said Carolyn. "When I see kids in other places they'll say, 'There's Miss Carolyn from the library.'" Although Miss Carolyn has shared hundreds of books with young readers over the years, her very favorite book to share is "Blue Balloon" by Mick Inkpen. Library Director April Harrison appreciates Carolyn's Car-olyn's many talents and abilities as she works in the library. "One of Carolyn's most valuable assets is her creativity," said Harrison. "She has the ability to see a theme, and go in all directions direc-tions to make that theme or book come alive for patrons." As Pleasant Grove grows, more patrons, especially children, come into the library. Funding is stretched and Carolyn has been able to meet much of the children's programming neec within a limited budg-etJShe budg-etJShe saves the community communi-ty money," said Harrison. "She's creative in the way she designs things so they can be done very frugally. She's an extremely valuable employee. She's very resourceful and dependable. She adds stability to our staff." Like most librarians, Carolyn is an avid reader and enjoys a wide variety of books, including LDS fiction, fic-tion, romance and mysteries. myster-ies. She enjoys books by John Grisham, Barbara Delinsky, and LDS writer Clair Poulson. "My all-time favorite," said Carolyn, "is 'Follow the River' by James A. Thorn. Carolyn is not only creative cre-ative as she designs her children's programs at the library. She enjoys crafts, especially espe-cially ceramics. "I have my own kiln," she said. She used to sell many of her creations cre-ations at boutiques, but now most of her creations are gifts for family and friends. She enjoys gardening and genealogy and being a member of a variety of clubs. "I'm involved in an investment group, the DUP, and the Utah Children's Beehive book Awards," she said. Carolyn is the mother of five children, grandmother of three. She and her husband hus-band Keith make their home in Pleasant Grove. Mter School Halloween Special at the library By Linda Butler Children in grades kindergarten through sixth are invited to dress in their Halloween finest and come to the Pleasant Grve Library on Thursday, Thurs-day, Oct. 23 at 4:30 p.m. for an hour of stories, fun and games. This free nropram. "B is jfor Bats and Brooms" will j feature a variety of Hal-j'ween Hal-j'ween fun and focus on j Graphic Novels, a new Illustrated book genre. widren will visit Fantasy Rules, a fantasycomic book stre. The youth group from the Grove Theatre will be visiting the library to present poetry skits. Although there is no charge for the program, registration is required. Those wishing to register can call the library at 785-3950 785-3950 or register at the library's front desk. Pleasant Grove ReviewLindon Review New Utah - Thursday, October 16, 2003 - Page 5 To submit school information, contact Sherilyn Frost at 763-0716 All Schools Oct. 16-17 UEAno school Oct. 20 Professional development dayno school Aspen Elementary Oct. 24 "Ident-a-kid" sponsored by the PTA Oct. 31 Halloween parade Cedar Ridge Elementary Oct. 21-24 Emergency preparedness week Oct. 25 5th grade wax museum Oct. 29 Picture make-up day Oct. 31 Halloween activities Central Elementary Oct. 24. End of first term Oct. 28 Picture make-up day Oct. 28 Reflections entries due What's New: Thanks to everyone who supported the walk-a-thon and 5K run this year. We also appreciate the local businesses that provided items for this event. Be sure to thank them next time you are in their place of business. Thanks to: Los Hermanos, Hoppers, Staples, Ace Hardware, Alphabet Station, Macey's, Fazoli's, Hale Theater, Aspen Salon, The Gift Basket, BYU, Gandolfo's, Purple Turtle, Great Clips, Taylor Maid, Seagull Book, Costco, Shopko, Taco Amigo, Dollar Cuts, BJ's, Cabo Grill, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Lehi Roller Mills, Utah Idaho Supply, Deseret Book, Krispy Kreme, P.G. Pool, Water Gardens, The Pizza Factory, Fac-tory, Consider the Kitchen and Get in the Game. Deerfield Elementary Oct. 24 End of first term Oct. 27 ' Early out day Oct. 27 Grades sent home Oct. 31 Halloween parade at 2 p.m. Grovecrest Elementary Oct. 21 Sally Foster fund raiser kick off assembly Oct. 21-27 Red Ribbon week Oct. 22-23 Legislative conference in SLC Oct. 24 . Sally Foster fund raiser starts ' Oct. 27 Red Ribbon closing ceremony Oct. 27 Early out day Oct. 29 Picture make-up day What's New: The PTA has purchased 70 emergency emer-gency blankets (2 for each safety kit) and 40 flashlights and batteries to add to each kit. We need each student to bring a large plastic re-seal-able bag with a non-perishable snack (granola bar, jerky, etc.) and a drink (water bottle, juice pouchbox, etc.) Please label these with your child's name and give it to their teacher to be kept in the safety kit. Unused snacks will be returned to your child at the end of the school year. Lindon Elementary Oct. 22 Picture retakes Oct. 24 Term 1 ends Oct. 27 Early out day Oct. 29-31 6th graders to Clear Creek Oct. 31 Halloween parade at 1 p.m. What's New: Attention all volunteers: please report your service hours for all PTA work, whether at home or at school. You can report these at PTA board meeting or you can record them in the office on the "Visitor Sign-In" sheet in the right hand column. Please also report hours for people who baby-sit while you are volunteering. volunteer-ing. Manila Elementary Oct. 21-22 SEP (StudentEducatorParent) meetings and art exhibit Oct. 21-24 Book fair Oct. 29 Kindergarten program for parents at 6:30 pm Oct. 31 Halloween costume parade at 1 pm Nov. 4 Picture retakes Mount Mahogany Oct. 23 Literacy training for Kindergarten parents par-ents at 9:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 First term ends Oct. 27 Early out day Oct. 28 Fable-land assembly Oct. 30 Report cards sent home What's New: It's never too late to join PTA. Your $5 gives us dollars and moral support for all we try to do. Please see the PTA board near the office. Rocky Mountain Elementary Oct. 16-17 "Turn off TV" week Oct. 22 Picture retake day Oct. 27-31 Ribbon week Oct. 31 Halloween parades What's New: It's not too late to join our Rocky Mountain Orchestra. We are well underway with a great group of kids but more are always welcome. wel-come. Violin, viola, cello, and flute players are all welcome. The cost for orchestra is just $30 for the year. For more information, contact Annette Forsyth or Cheryl Rawson through the school or Lisa Chudleigh at 796-7244 or Dorcas Woodward at 785-9824. Valley View Elementary Oct. 21-24 Red ribbon week Oct. 24 Gold CSally Foster fund raiser ends Oct. 31 Halloween activities What's New: There is still time to join PTA. Cost is just $5individual and $10couple. By becoming becom-ing a member, you have a voice in what happens in our school, city, district, state and nation. Let's join together and become advocates for our children. chil-dren. Let's get involved in their education and develop programs for their needs. Make checks payable to Valley View PTA. Oak Canyon Junior High School Oct. 24 End of term 1 What's New: Yearbooks are still available for $25. If you would like to guarantee yourself a copy, you will need to purchase one by Thanksgiving break. After that time, they will be $35. Pleasant Grove Junior High School Oct. 21-31 Sucker sale Oct. 24 First quarter ends Oct. 28 Faure Requiem choir at Mtn. View at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 ' Orchestra concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 Choir concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 Picture make-up day Oct. 31 Halloween activity in cafeteria at 3 p.m. Pleasant Grove High School Oct. 21 PSAT test Oct. 21 Volleyball: Orem at PGHS at 3:30, 4:45, and 6 p.m. Oct. 22 State cross country at Sugar House Oct. 22 Music concert at 7 p.m. (symphonic band, symphony orchestra, intermediate jazz, men's choir, women's choir, concert choir) Oct. 23 Volleyball: PGHS at Mtn. 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