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For the 2nd year in a row, the Wheelock Branch is hosting a Giving Tree for veterans in partnership with the Proctor District Association. From now until November 25th patrons can purchase an item from the tree that will be donated to local veterans at the American Lake Veteran's Hospital. Patrons can drop off their…

The Anna Lemon Wheelock Library is more than a brick and mortar building.  It is more than the books, movies, music, magazines and computers inside the building.  It is a place where people in the community come together, a place that is filled with people who love their library. Please welcome our second entry in…

Family Craft day at the Wheelock Branch where we painted pumpkins and fun was had by all. Just look at all the pictures…

This Halloween, put your children in their costumes and have them come haunt the historic Proctor District for Proctor Treats. Between 4 PM and 6 PM on Tuesday, October 31, kids can collect some fun treats and sweets (and maybe some tricks too) from the local businesses and organizations of the Proctor District, including staff…

Over 100 people showed up to hear bestselling author Jamie Ford speak at the Wheelock Branch on September 15th. Jamie read a short passage from his new book "Love and Other Consolation Prizes" and answered questions from the audience. One patron spoke passionately about how "Songs of Willow Frost" had been such an important book…

Remakes and questions about originality have been around for a loooong time: What has been will be again,     what has been done will be done again;     there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9 Although Ecclesiates didn’t have Hollywood in mind, the observation still applies given the current entertainment industry climate of…

The Anna Lemon Wheelock Library is more than a brick and mortar building.  It is more than the books, movies, music, magazines and computers inside the building.  It is a place where people in the community come together, a place that is filled with people who love their library. Please welcome our first entry in…

On Saturday, July 22nd the sun was shining, the weather was beautiful and the front lawn of the Wheelock Branch was filled with people.  Families brought their own t-shirts, socks, tank tops and bandanas to create bright, vibrant and colorful creations using the time-honored art of tie-dye.  A multitude of spirals and starbursts could be…

On Wednesday, June 28th and July 19th families tested their putt-putt skills on a 15 hole indoor course at the Wheelock Branch.  There were holes that starred Wonder Woman, Cat in the Hat, the Frozen characters plus some ridiculously large spiders.  Additionally, there were holes that had mazes, bridges, volcanoes and loop de loops obstacles.…