Drop-in Game Night Wednesday, April 9th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Looking for some new board game buddies? Curious to try out different games? Stop by and play games like Scattergories, Cranium, Chess. Bring a friend, and feel free to bring your own game to teach. Registration not required but sign up for reminder – Drop in with the family to explore tabletop games at the library.
Adult Fiction Book Club Thursday, April 10th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join us as we discuss West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. We meet every second Thursday of the month in the Kiwanis conference room. We have a limited number of copies of this month's book available for check out at the main branch circulation desk. Register here!
Silent Book Club Thursday, April 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Do you have trouble making time to read? Is your home full of distractions? Are you an introvert who still enjoys a chance to get out of the house? If any of these situations apply to you, come to a meeting of our own chapter of Silent Book Club. Unlike a traditional book club, there are no assigned readings and no deadlines. Bring a book of your own choosing, or pick out a new one at the library, and we’ll have an hour of silent reading time together. Light refreshments will also be provided, and you can also bring your own snacks or music to listen to (with headphones). Register here.
Introduction to Bookbinding II with Laura Miller Saturday, April 12th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Continuing to build on basic bookbinding skills, this class will focus on sewn bindings for multi-signature books. We will complete two soft cover books: one with a coptic binding and one inspired by a 'long and link stitch' binding. This class is for advanced beginners, but bookbinding experience is not required, we will start with an overview of techniques and definitions as we quickly bind our instruction booklets with a basic pamphlet stitch. Register required.
Turning Lead into Gold: The Alchemy of Peer-Workshopping Your Poems Monday, April 14th from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Peer feedback can provide enormous value to the poetry revision process. But what is good workshop etiquette, and what is the difference between editing and revising? Why are we sometimes resistant to accept constructive criticism, as well as give honest feedback, and how can we overcome those obstacles? What makes a strong poem, and how can we ensure that both positive and negative feedback is constructive and actionable? Participants will come away with specific strategies and an understanding of the pillars of a successful peer workshop. Register here.
Bulbs: the Bold & the Beautiful Wednesday, April 16th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Elevate your garden practices with seasonal bulbs that add color and interest, both inside and outside your home. Walk through the calendar year and explore varieties, including less common choices; planting how-tos, after-care when blooms fade, and we’ll dispel worn-out myths. Join us as for this color-filled program that will ignite dreams of a bounty of bulbs for your garden displays. Register here.