Bookstore at the Library COMMUNITY DIGEST

Tornado siren testing

The city of Siloam Springs will change the testing day for the the outdoor warning system to 1 p.m. on the first Monday of the month. In the past, testing has taken place on Friday. First Monday testing will give city staff the time to make repairs immediately if they are needed. Should cloudy weather, rain or other inclement weather occur on a test day, the testing will be delayed one day, until completed.

The Bookstore at the Library is now featuring a large and varied selection of Christmas books and CDs. Everyone is welcome to shop at the store for gifts. Most items are priced under $2. The bookstore currently needs donations of gently used children’s books — bring donations anytime during library hours.

The bookstore is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Friends of the Library use all proceeds from the store to benefit the library, especially the children’s summer reading programs. Donations of used books and electronic media in good condition are always welcome.

American Legion fundraiser

An Ora-32, three-speed bicycle, donated by Dogwood

Junction, will be given away Sunday, April 26 at the American Legion Community Building in Siloam Springs. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10 for a chance to win the bicycle, which retails for $489.99. This fundraiser is to help support the Legion’s scholarship fund. Tickets may be purchased from any American Legion member.

Street closure

Siloam Springs Street Department will close Lake Francis Drive from the railroad tracks east to Lincoln Street through the end of the year. This is a complete road rebuild and the street will not be open to traffic.

Museum membership drive

The Siloam Springs Museum is starting its membership drive. Membership can be renewed either online at http://www. siloamspringsmuseum. com/membership or by stopping by the museum at 112 N. Maxwell to renew membership or become a new member. Membership levels range from $15 to $500.

Bookstore at the Library

The Bookstore at the Siloam Springs Library has wonderful bargains on a great assortment of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books — most priced under $2. The bookstore is currently featuring new arrivals in the Children and Teen section. Signs in the library will guide patrons to the bookstore area, which is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Donations of used books and electronic media in good condition are always welcomed, especially materials of interest to children and teens. The bookstore is operated by Friends of the Library and all proceeds are used to benefit the library. Everyone is welcome to come and shop in this little hidden corner of Siloam Springs. Friends of the Library seeks and welcomes new members who desire to join the organization and further its mission by volunteering or fundraising. Information about membership is available at the library.

SSRH Auxiliary volunteer drive

Siloam Springs Regional Hospital Auxiliary is looking for willing volunteers for the information desk, obstetrics department, radiology department, surgery department and materials management. The Auxiliary offers an opportunity to help the community while working three or four hours a week. Stop by the front desk of the hospital for an application or call Donna Conger for more information at 479-373-6428.

Coat drive

New and gently used coats and sweaters of all sizes, especially children’s sizes, are being collected for those in need. They will be distributed at the clothing giveaway at Eastgate Church of Christ from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the first Friday of the month. Items also are offered to nursing home residents and students at local schools. All coats will be cleaned by Snappy Dry Cleaners. Coats can be dropped off at the office of Dr. Susan Vaughan at My Family Eye Care located at 820 Stateline Road in West Siloam Springs or Snappy Dry Cleaners located at 618 S. Holly St. or at Eastgate Church of Christ located at 1997 East U.S. Highway 412. For more information, call Joyce at 918-422-5811.