Mark your calendars for
“Christmas Trends Through the Decades: A Journey of Decoration and
Manufacturing”—a special program planned at the Wilmington Public Library, 268
N. South St., Wilmington, Ohio at 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20.
The free event will be held
in Kirk Room A, located in the lower level of the library, and is sponsored by
the Friends of the Wilmington Public Library (FOL).
The featured presenter
will be Christmas historian Connie Porcher, of Piqua, who has exhibited a
lifelong passion for all things related to the Christmas holiday. Porcher owns
celebrate365.com which is
dedicated to the year-round collector of quality ornaments from around the
world.
“Her expertise in
history and museum studies promises an informative and delightful experience,”
said FOL member Jennifer Sabin, who organized the event. “From Victorian England’s handmade ornaments to
Germany’s glass baubles and the rise of mass-produced American decorations, the
presentation will take you on a festive journey through time.”
Those attending may register for door prizes. After the
presentation, a reception will be held where refreshments will be offered.
There is no need to pre-register, but you
can email Sabin at sabinmgmt@gmail.com or call her at (843)
812-0282 for more information.
The Friends of the
Wilmington Public Library is a volunteer group that collects, stocks and
rotates books that are available at the library for a monetary donation (but
not for resale). The adult book room is located to the immediate left upon
entering the library's main entrance. Children and young adult books are
available on a bookshelf across the room from the circulation desk.
The group welcomes new
members who can assist with regular activities and special events and attend
meetings at 2:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month in Kirk Room A.
The group also has a
Facebook page and group president Jim Hayslip can be contacted at (937)
556-8204 if interested in becoming involved.
-Friends-
