Clean out those closets, donate books

Hickory Hollow Towers residents seek mysteries, romance, inspiring works for libraryBy SUZANNE NORMAND BLACKWOOD • sblackwood@tennessean.com • 259-8268 • October 10, 2008 Read a good book lately? The residents at Hickory Hollow Towers want something new to read, maybe a page-turner or a romance or a large print version of the Harry Potter books. The seniors at the retirement community off Mt. View Road, have had a library since 1980, but they've pretty much read all the books and are hoping for donations. Resident Pat Carl says the library is a popular place within the facility, even though it also has a hobby room, a piano and an exercise room. The library received a $2,000 state grant last year with the help of state Rep. Sherry Jones. "As far as I know, that's the only money we've ever received," Carl said. With that money, the residents, who operate the library themselves, were able to purchase many books. Also, said Carl, the residential facility's Activity Club purchased bookshelves, and many residents have donated books throughout the years. "We get a few outside donations," she said. But it has gotten to the point that donations have slowed down, and the library has used all of its grant money. Residents have read most of the books in the library, Carl said. Carl said the library is in need of large print books, books on tape, romance and mystery novels and inspirational books. She said it particularly needs newer releases. Hickory Hollow Towers, located off Mt. View Road near the former Texana Grill, is funded by Section 8. Residents there are low to middle income. Most residents also receive some other form of government assistance, Carl said. "To go buy a $5 book doesn't sound like much," Carl said. But, she added, "Most people don't have the funds." Resident Doris Walker, who assists Carl with library duties, said that would "buy a loaf of bread and a gallon of milk," which is likely to be a more pressing concern for most residents. Frances Ross, whose late husband Houston Ross helped develop Hickory Hollow Mall, is a regular library patron. Ross, 94, said Carl has been "a real asset" to the library, and she knows how hard Carl has worked to keep the library's collection exciting and up-to-date. "We hope it continues to get good books and grow," she said.

Briefs: Car museum holds Magic of Machine event

Lane Motor Museum, 702 Murfreesboro Pike, will offer "Magic of the Machine" 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 26. The cost is $5 for adults; $3 for seniors; and free to 17 years old and younger. For more information, call 742-7445 or visit www.lanemotormuseum.org. Bargain books available at Southeast library sale Some of the best bargains can be found at Friends of the Library book sales. The Southeast Branch Library, 2325 Hickory Highlands Drive, will have its Friends of the Library book sale 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 2. Hardbacks will be available for $2. Paperbacks cost $1. DVDs cost $2. All proceeds will go toward programs at the Southeast Branch Library. For details, call 862-5871. Retirement complex hosts Wellness Fair Windland South, a retirement complex at 3800 Sam Boney Drive, will have a Wellness Fair 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, July 30. The fair will feature free health screenings, health information and doctors' presentations.For more information, call 834-1951.

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Time to sign up for Summer Reading program

The annual Summer Reading program at Nashville libraries June 2-July 12 has a space theme, "Starship Adventure." Summer Reading includes reading goals and objectives that result in prizes and an end-of-year party. The goals are: • Preschoolers/listeners: Listen to 20 books• K-2: read 15 books• Grades 3-4: 10 books• Grades 5-6: 5 books• Ages 12-up: Read 18 hours• Adults: 5 books (audio books and program attendance count toward goals) Children who sign up by June 23 get a game night package to a Nashville Sounds baseball game. When reading logs are completed, children get a pin and may choose a prize that includes one free admission to Cheekwood, Wave Country, Nashville Shores, The Hermitage, Adventure Science Center, or Grand Old Golf. Those in the 12-up division who complete their reading logs may choose from a prize that includes one free admission to Laser Quest, Wave Country or Nashville Shores. Adults will get a travel tote bag and be entered into grand prize drawing for a vintage travel trunk filled with travel accessories. Libraries will hold programs for different ages the upcoming weeks. Check with. your local library to see what summer time programs they have available