In Memory of Joseph C. Forman 1939-2010

My precious loving husband of 12 years went to Heaven on
March 6, 2010. This man was God's gift to me.

As the Deer
by Marty Nystrom

As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after thee
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee

Chorus
You alone are my Strength my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee

You're my friend and You are my brother
Even though you are a king
I love you more than any other
So much more than anything

Chorus
You alone are my Strength my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee

I want You more than gold or silver,
Only You can satisfy
You alone are the real joy Giver
And the apple of my eye.

Chorus
You alone are my Strength my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee

New Baby Guy at the Library

It is so cool to be a big brother and big sisters too!!

Baby at the Library

Babies grow so fast. Irene's baby is so sweet.

Irene's new Baby

Welcome to you Baby Girl

Yarn Busters Blankets for Cats and Dogs

Knitting and Crocheting by Yarn Busters.

Yarn Busters took on a project of crocheting and knitting pet blankets
for the Johnston County Animal Services office.
This was a fun project and was enjoyed by knitters and
crocheters who had attended classes with Yarn Busters. Some stitches were
make by experienced knitters and crocheters who were passing through
the Children's Department at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield.

This is an impressive stack of pet blankets.

Nancy Wigmore holds a certificate of appreciation to
be presented to the Animal Services Office. Margret Marshall
(library director) holds the stack of pet blankets.

Nancy Wigmore and Elaine Forman present the blankets and
Certificate of Appreciation to the Johnston County Animal Services staff.
Pets are awaiting adoption and will enjoy the warmth of the
pet blankets made by Yarn Busters and friends. The pet blankets were
delivered just before Christmas 2009.

God says You are Welcome

I have been saying thank you to God a lot lately. Last night "God says you are welcome" with this beautiful sunset.Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday.
It has been a very hard year and God has been good. My son was living in Hawaii and they
found out he had cancer. His brother saw him through 6 months of chemo and was
a great caregiver. I was here praying for my son but unable to be with him.
God is good, he preserved my son for me.
John flew in from Hawaii yesterday and late yesterday we decided
to go to town to pick up some last minute things for Thanksgiving.
As we were traveling from home to Smithfield we saw this wonderful tribute
of God's goodness and mercy and grace.

My son John Boyette took this picture of a sunset in Johnston County
as we were driving to Smithfield. What a miracle that statement is, that John is alive,
that he is here, that God is blessing us everyday even when we don't see His sunsets.

Happy Fall to All

Leadership Training Graduation Group Oct 2009

Leadership Training the Group
Ree, Howard, Jaime, Wendy, Carla, Pat, Gail, Forest, Brenda,
Matt, Randy, Debbie, Steve, Kevin, Elaine (me),
Jamie, Martha, Patsy and Tony



For the past week I attended Leadership Training at Human Resources.
I learned plenty of new skills to keep me busy for sometime.
It was a pleasure to get to know to know some of the finest County employees
in Johnston County from many different departments.

We experienced first hand that
learning can be fun.

Thanks to the Human Resources Staff for a memorable
learning experience. Thanks to Instructor Pat LaCarter.
Thanks to Lu Hickey for taking the pictures in
which I appear.

Leadership Training

Leadership Training
Graduation October 23, 2009
The Training experience was excellent with
this fun group of people.

Thank you State and National Leaders

Margaret Marshall with US Representative Bob Etheridge
and NC Senator David Rouzer

Library Board Chairwoman Kay Long and NC Senator David Rouzer

US Representative Bob Etheridge and Heritage Center Director Wingate Lassiter

Librarian Ruby Smith entertains a group with
lively conversation.

Victoria and Patrick Harris with Senator David Rouzer

Thank you to our State and National Leaders for
supporting the Public Library of Johnston County and
Smithfield and our many library patrons.

Thank you County Leaders

County Mission Statement

Thank you Rick Hester for your Commitment to Excellence

Thank you to our County Commissioners for your
support of the library and our patrons.

Be Safe at Railroad Crossings

STOP

LOOK

AND LISTEN

Stop at Railroad Crossings and count the boxcars with
your children.

Readers at the Library

Chick-fil-A Cow at the Library

Little Readers with the Cow

Saying "Hello" to the Cow

Up close and Friendly with the Cow at the Library

Give me 5!

A little Cow at the Library

Chick-fil-A Reads

Thank you Chick-fil-A
for your support of reading at the
Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield.