Marble Falls Library

By Glynis Crawford Smith

The Highlander

You may think of the ukulele with a smile and memory of Arthur Godfrey (1903-1983), with a groan over “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” by Tiny Tim (1938-1996) or a mellow sigh at the memory of that 1990 medley of "Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World" by “Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (1959 – 1997).

But picture it, now, in your own hands and embrace the motto of the Highland Lakes Ukulele Club: “Changing the world, four strings at a time.”

This band of troubadours meets twice a month to practice together and draw new players into their musical fold.

When Don Crowder, an accomplished musician, began to coax Lisa Miller toward a simple instrument like the ukulele she was dubious.

“Before I could say no, he ordered one for me,” she said. “The premiere benefit of having two people is that you are having a good time.”

Kids don't have to wait for Easter, March 27, for visions of bunnies to materialize.

Real live bunnies are coming to the Marble Falls Public Library for Pre-School Story Time on Monday, March 21.

At 10 a.m. in the library community room children can hold the warm and snuggly, soft and furry, domestic variety.

A valentine craft will be added to the reading time for children, 4-5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main Street. Parents should register children at the main desk and they may contact Misty Smith for more information at msmith@burnetcountylibrary.org  or 830-693-3023.