Philip Gulley Field Trip

I forgot to mention in previous blogs, that our book club had it's first field trip. Four members from "The Breakfast Club" at Reynoldsville Public Library, trecked not to Gobbler's Knob to see the groundhog, but to the Presbyterian Church in Punxsutawney to see New York Times bestselling author Philip Gulley.

We go to hear him speak about his "Home to Harmony" series. A master storyteller, he enthralled us all who were listening about the adventures of his characters who live in a small town called Harmony. They are feel good books that you can relate to. Very humorous stories as well, and you didn't even notice the time going by.

The one thing I wish was that more members could have joined us on the beautiful Sunday afternoon. As one of our book club members who went said, "When do you get an oppurtunity to see an author and he virtually in your backyard?" I agree, and the four of us jumped at the chance. At only (I believe) $8.00 a person, you got to hear him speak, and a dinner was held afterwards. Very delicious might I add. You can't go wrong supporting local communities, hanging out with good people and friends, and hearing about what we all in the library profession love to hear and talk about...books!

I wish that those types of programs could make it more often to our corner of the world. I know that I would attend, certainly try to push and advertise, and try to make it a fun and successful event.

A good time was had by the four of us. It was held on April 20th, 2008.