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Dr Roider teaches about WWI at the library

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, September 18, 2018

To mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, Dr. Karl Roider is teaching a course at the Ada Public Library. This week’s session, which begins at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, will be about the USA in the war. All are welcome to attend.
His final talk on Sept. 26 will be about the end of the war. Twenty-six people attended last week’s session about trench warfare. 

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Attention gardeners

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, September 13, 2018

An Ada Public Library patron gave his lifelong collection of gardening books to the library. Some of the books about plants and landscaping will be put on shelves at the library while most will be available for a donation to the library during Harvest and Herb Fest. The library’s booth will be located in front of Exclusive Hair Design on Saturday.

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Library hosts hayride and pumpkin picking

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, September 10, 2018

The Ada Public Library will host a hayride and pumpkin picking at Suter’s in Pandora on Tuesday, Sept. 18. All storytime groups are welcome. Songs and a story will be shared on the ride. Those interested may meet at Suter’s at 10:45 a.m.

Cost is $4 per person and covers the hayride and a pumpkin. Suter’s is located at 12200 Pandora Rd. In Pandora.

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World War I series continues Wednesday

Dr. Karl Roider program presenter at the public library
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 9, 2018

To mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, Dr. Karl Roider is teaching a course at the Ada Public Library. This week’s session, which begins at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, will be about trench warfare. All are welcome to attend.

Dr. Roider is a retired history professor and dean at Louisiana State University. He returned to his hometown of Ada following retirement. He and his sister, Ruth, who owns Gallery for the Arts, graduated from Ada High School. Their father, Karl, served as chair of the ONU music department for many years.

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World War I topic of today’s talk

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, September 5, 2018

To mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, Dr. Karl Roider will teach a course on the Great War at the Ada Public Library beginning today (Wednesday). His first talk will be on the Origins of War at 3:30 p.m.

 

All are welcome, and the program is free of charge.

 

Dr. Roider is retired professor and dean at Louisiana State University. He grew up in Ada where his father served as ONU music department chair for many years. He returned to Ada several years ago following retirement.

 

The other Wednesday session titles are:

Sept. 12: Trench Warfare
Sept. 19: USA in the War
Sept. 26: End of the War

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What are you reading?

Here's some reading recommendations from Jane Ward
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 31, 2018

By Darlene Bowers
The Ada Public Library and the Ada Icon have teamed up to share favorite books from readers of all ages all over the region. Now is the perfect time to check out the new library renovation (if you haven’t already) and check out some books. Check the Ada Icon frequently to see who is reading what and grab some ideas for your next reading adventure.

"You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That's the only thing you should be trying to control."

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