More of the Goddess

This sign that is in the case with the Goddess is from the newspaper "Pomona Times." It tells the history of the Goddess. If you try you can barely read it. If you can't make it out, come on down and look at it! Also you can click on the image and read it that way.

Here are this week's events:

Tuesday 12:15pm Preschool story time
3:00pm After school story time
4:00-6:00pm Homework help center

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and books
4:00-6:00pm Homework help center

Thursday: 12:15pm Infant story time
4:00-6:00pm Homework help center

That's it! It's been very busy around here lately. That means you all have deadlines coming up. Don't panic! We are here for you.

Joke of the day: When are teachers awesome?
Answer: When they have a lot of class. :)

Goddess of Pomona

Good Tuesday young Pomonans! Today I thought I would bring the Goddess of Pomona to your attention. We have housed the Goddess here at the library from 1889 to the present which is 120 years! This Goddess is an imitation of a goddess made it Italy. The original can be found in Ufizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. It cost $917.40 to ship it from Italy. Today that would be about $20,000.00!

The Goddess statue is placed on a marble base, which sits on top of a block of granite. It has been estimated that the statue and base together weigh between 600-700 pounds. Since first coming to Pomona in 1889, the statue has been "bathed" - cleaned - just three times. In 1965, 1982, and 1987. It was placed in its glassed case in 1989.

I took a picture of the Goddess' feet on purpose. You may not be able to tell from the picture but her feet are two different sizes and she has on two different sandals. It you can't see it clearly come on in and see it for yourself!

We are proud to house the Goddess for the City of Pomona. She stands tall and proud and watches over us all in the beautiful City of Pomona.

Joke of the day: Why should you tiptoe past the medicine cabinet?
Answer: So you won't wake the sleeping pills. :)