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BIG Fall Book Sale

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The Friends of the Library are hosting a TWO DAY BIG Fall Book Sale!

Friday, October 11 from 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday, October 12 from 9 Am – 1 PM

Who loves a book bargain?! We sure do!

Books will be on sale at discounted rates. Shelves inside the bookstore will be restocked with new titles after each sale.

The All-American

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Thursday, October 17 @ 6:30 PM

Michigan Notable Author, Susie Finkbeiner

In this 1950s coming-of-age story, two sisters are left reeling when their father is accused of being a member of the Communist party. Both sisters discover how much good there is in the world, even in the hardest of circumstances.

Susie Finkbeiner is the author of The All-American and All Manner of Things, which were each selected as Michigan Notable Books. Signed books will be available for purchase

Pumpkin Party

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Saturday, October 19
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Preschool – 5th Grade

Drop in to celebrate the harvest season with a variety of pumpkin projects and activities. Several stations will be set up to do pumpkin painting, crafts, and games. There will be special pumpkin snacks!

Ghostly Gala

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After Hours Halloween Party

Friday, October 25 from 6 – 8 PM

Beware and attend if you dare! You’re sure to have a hauntingly good time with pizza, refreshments, games, hide-and-seek in the dark, costume contest, and of course… CANDY!

This special after-hours ghostly gala is just for teens and tweens – all are welcome – no registration necessary.

Halloween Storytime

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Thursday, October 31 @ 10:00 AM

Join us for this special Halloween Storytime session. You can even wear your costume!

Stories, songs, and a craft all focusing on a new weekly theme.

Ages 0 – 5

Creative Café – Alpaca Wet Felting

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Friday, November 1 @ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM OR Saturday, November 2 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Carla Chase with CanDo Acres

A Saturday class will open from 1 – 3:30 PM if the above classes fill.

Learn the technique of wet felting using fiber from alpacas. You can turn fiber into fabric by using warm, soapy water and a little friction. You will create two small vessels that you can use for succulent planters or decorations.

Class size is limited to 25 participants (ADULTS ONLY).

Cost is $20 and pre-registration is required (nonrefundable).
Cost covers instruction, supplies, your finished products, and refreshments.

Tiny Pumpkin Art

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Preschool • Kindergarten – 2nd Grade • 3rd – 5th Grade • Middle School • High School • Adult

Tiny Canvas Pickup: September 3 – October 31
Canvas Dropoff: October 1 – 31
Voting: November

Create pumpkin themed art on a tiny canvas. Choose your preferred medium to design your Tiny Pumpkin Art piece – paint, mixed media, clay, sculpture, etc. There will be six age categories (listed above) and two prize categories (Best in Show and Most Creative).

Painters will receive a tiny canvas with easel to paint and sculptors will receive a tiny canvas base board to create their art pieces.

Library patrons and artists will vote for their favorite art pieces and prizes will be awarded to the winners of each age group and category.