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Creative Café – Wooden Porch Signs

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Rachel Helder & Shelly Freeman with Joy Farms

Friday, November 14 from 1-3:30 PM
Saturday, November 15 from 9:30 AM – 12 PM
(If both classes fill, then a third class will open Saturday, November 15 from 1 – 3:30 PM)

Use stencils, paint, and embellishments to create a beautiful sign to put on your porch or in your house. Boards can be horizontal or vertical.

Choose a 4’ board for $40 or a 2’ board for $25 when you register. Cost covers the instruction of the class, supplies, finished product, and refreshments.

Class size is limited to 25 participants (ADULTS ONLY). Registration is required and non-refundable.

Falconry

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Thursday, November 20 @ 6:30 PM

Presented by Licensed Falconer, Angel Green

Angel will talk about the hunting sport of Falconry from its earliest history to modern day practice, including the steps involved in becoming a falconer. She will bring a lot of falconry equipment, discuss how it’s used in the sport, and detail the process of trapping and training a wild hawk.

Angel will bring a red tailed hawk she trapped last September and hunted with over the fall and winter. Attendees will be encouraged to come up after the presentation to look at and handle equipment, ask questions, and take a closer look at the bird.

Santa Storytime & Party

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Wednesday, December 3 @ 10:00 AM

This event is for children ages 0-5.

Santa is coming to the library to see our young friends!

Children will hear a couple of holiday stories, make a craft, see Santa, and receive a special gift from the library. Plus, a party would not be complete without a fun holiday snack. It’s going to be a festive and fun event!

Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party

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Friday, December 5 @ 4:00 PM

Kick off the holiday season at our festive and fun filled Christmas hangout made just for teens and tweens! Come dressed in your ugliest sweater, Santa hat, or anything festive! Enjoy sweet treats, warm refreshments, games, music, and holiday cheer.

Bring a small, inexpensive gift for the White Elephant Gift Exchange. If you’re unable to bring a gift, let us know — we’ll make sure you can still participate. Come hang out, snack, and celebrate the season!

This program is intended for middle and high school aged tweens/teens.

Preschool Events

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Tiny Tots
Tiny Tots meets on Tuesdays at 10 AM
September 9 – November 18
Ages 0 – 24 Months
Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!

Music & Movement
Music and Movement meets on Wednesdays at 10 AM!
September 10 – November 19 (No meetup on September 17)
Ages 0 – 5
Movin’ and Groovin’ fun with songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.

Storytime
Storytime meets on Thursdays at 10 AM!
September 11 – November 20
Ages 0 – 5
Stories, songs, and crafts focusing on a new theme each week.
Wear your costume on October 30 for a Special Halloween Storytime!

Teen/Tween Events

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Teen/Tween events take place on Thursdays @ 4 PM. These events are intended for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens.

Teen Scene
Teen Scene meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 4 PM.
September 4, October 2, and November 6
Hang out with friends, enjoy snacks, and have fun gaming!
We’ll have Nintendo Switch consoles and a lineup of cool new tabletop games for you to check out.

Creative Writing Club
Creative Writing Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 4 PM.
September 11, October 9, and November 13
Join us as we write and share original stories and ideas. All writing styles are welcome.

Art Hub
Art Hub meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4 PM.
September 18, October 16, and November 20
Create beautiful and fun pieces of art at this art club! The crafts at these meetups are more advanced and picked for teens/tweens – drawing, painting, crafting, and more!
This program is intended for middle and high school aged tweens/teens.

Sweet & Salty Book Club
Sweet & Salty Book Club meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 4 PM.
September 25 and October 23
Discuss what we are reading over snacks. Choose any book to read and share with the group. Ask a staff member about new/popular book suggestions.
This program is intended for middle and high school aged tweens/teens.

Construct & Create

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Construct & Create meets on Tuesdays at 4 PM!

September 9 – November 18

Ages 4 Years Old – 5th Grade

Join your friends after school to build great structures and create beautiful art projects. Each week there will be different building sets and art materials to get your imagination and creative juices flowing!

Coffee & Conversations

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September 19 @ 10:00 AM

Coffee & Conversations meets on the 3rd Friday of each month at 10 AM.

August 15, September 19, October 17, and November 21

Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.

Get Crafty – Make and Take Crafts

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September 19 @ 1:00 PM

Get Crafty – Make and Take Crafts meets on the 3rd Friday at 1 PM

August 15, September 19, October 17, and November 21

Create a fun craft for free! Learn new crafting techniques in a low-pressure environment – no skill required. These are adult only events.
August – Fancy Upcycled Envelopes
September – Birch Tree Resist Paintings
October – Yarn Wrapped Pumpkins
November – Holiday Decor