HAMILTON — Eunice Meadows would love to cuddle up with her grandchildren and delve into a good book.

        The problem is that some of her offspring live in Kentucky, so story times with them are infrequent. A one-of-kind program at Lane Public Library here is helping her bridge the miles.

        For the next week, staff in the library's Children's Department will videotape grandparents reading a special story. The tape can then be sent to grandchildren.

Rosemary Wisecup of Hamilton introduces a book for her grandchildren Friday while Lois Brown of Lane Public Library videotapes the session. (Dick Swaim photo) | ZOOM |

        “We've created a set in our story room, with a special backdrop. It's cozy and fun,” said library spokeswoman Eugenia Beecher.

        Mrs. Meadows, a retired school librarian, said that she has tried to instill in her nine grandchildren a love of reading.

        “I want them to be aware that there are holidays in other traditions,” she said.

        So her choice of books to videotape included How the Grinch Stole Christmas, as well as stories about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

        “I'm giving a copy of the tape to all three families, even the ones that live in Hamilton,” Mrs. Meadows said. “I want this for posterity, so they can have this when I'm gone.“

        Anyone wishing to take advantage of the free videotaping service should call the library to make an appointment, Mrs. Beecher said. Each session takes about 30 minutes. Participants are asked to bring a blank VHS videotape. They may bring a favorite book or select one from the library shelves.

        For information, call the Lane Public Library at 894-7156.

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