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Events for Adults Genealogy Anonymous Last Wednesday of each month@5p Learn some tips and tricks to find those long-lost relatives. Are you related to anyone famous... or infamous? Learn how to find out! Anime and Manga Club 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month @7:00p Auditorium Join us the first and third Thursday of the month to discuss anime, manga, and share recommendations. Knit & Crochet Club Monday@6p Auditorium September 8 & 22 October 6 & 20 November 3 & 17 Knitters & crocheters of all ages and abilities meet to create projects, learn from each other, and socialize. Craft Kits Get Well Card Trio: Wed., September 17 Colorful Pumpkin: Tues., October 21 Winter Card: Mon., November 17 Pick up a craft kit and get to crafting! Limit of 2 kits per person age 16+. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, September 13@12-4p Meeting Room 1 Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16+. Registration required and opens September 6. Life Skills Series: Basic Home Care Wednesday, September 10@1:00p Memorial Book Room Join the LPL Head of Maintenance Darrel for information on how to take care of the most basic household necessities, with a Q&A at the end. There will also be three tool kits raffled off! Registration required and begins August 10. Ballroom- Cha-Cha-Cha! Thursday, September 11@6:30p Auditorium Dance instructor Timothy Frost will be here to teach the Cha-Cha! Registration opens Sept. 4th. Life Skills Series: Cooking with Carrie Thursday, September 18@10:45a Apollo Career Center, Garden Cafe Carrie Prince, culinary arts instructor at Apollo, will demonstrate simple recipes using common, low-cost ingredients to make meals on a budget taste better than ever imagined. Registration required and begins August 18. Life Skills Series: Clothing Care Wednesday, September 24@3:30p Memorial Book Room Learn how to do basic mending, how to wash various clothing items and the basics of color matching. A small sewing kit, handsewing guide, and color matching guide will be provided. Adults & teens welcome. Registration required and begins Aug. 24. History of Funerals Wednesday, September 24@6:30p Auditorium Learn the fascinating traditions, symbology, and history that go into saying our last goodbye. From the ancients to the Victorians, from burning boats to funeral potatoes, learn why many of these traditions are still with us today. Refreshments provided. Staycation: The Alps Part 1 Thursday, September 25@6p Auditorium Vacation in Europe without leaving the library! Enjoy regional snacks as we watch Rick Steves’ Austrian and Italian Alps, then stick around for discussion about our trip! Color Yourself Calm Fall: Friday, September 26@12p Skulls: Friday, October 24@12p Turkeys: Friday, November 28@12p Auditorium Join us for a selection of adult coloring pages. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Feel free to bring a snack and drink. Lima Writers Thurs., Oct. 9@6p: Poetry in Motion Thurs., Nov. 13@6p: Platforms & Audiences Meeting Room 2 Join your fellow writers to trade tips, get feedback, and discuss topics related to the art and business of writing. Ballroom- Argentine Tango Thursday, October 9th@6:30p Auditorium Dance instructor Timothy Frost will be here to teach the exotic Argentine Tango! Registration opens October 2nd. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, October 11@12-4p Meeting Room 1 Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16 and up. Registration required and opens October 4. Unusual History: The 335 Years’ War Monday, October 13@1p Memorial Book Room In 1986, the Netherlands and the Isle of Scilly signed a treaty ending the longest war in history. Join us to learn about the background, events, and aftermath of this and other unusual periods of history! BINGO for Books: Halloween Thursday, October 16@1p Memorial Book Room This is our spookiest BINGO for Books yet. Join us as we play BINGO with Halloween books, including ghost stories. Play BINGO. Win books. Tree-torial Wednesday, October 22@6p Auditorium Get “bark to basics” while learning more about the unique plants we call trees. Come out to explore with a Naturalist from JAMPD and be “stumped” no longer! Register online at jampd.com by Oct. 21. Trick-o-Trivia: Halloween! Wednesday, October 29@6:30p Memorial Book Room Test your Halloween smarts with a screamtastic trivia game! All players get a trick or treat bag of goodies and the winner gets a $50 restaurant gift card. Staycation: The Alps Part 2 Thursday, October 30@6p Auditorium Vacation in Europe without leaving the library! Enjoy regional snacks as we watch Rick Steves’ Swiss Alps, then stick around for facts and discussion about our trip! Veterans Day Scavenger Hunt November Play our scavenger hunt game by using call numbers to find the titles of selected military/veteran titles to enter a raffle for a $50 local restaurant gift certificate. See the Ask Here Desk for more information. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, November 8@12-4p Meeting Room 1 Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16+. Registration required and opens Nov. 1. Unusual History: The Emu War Monday, November 10@1p Memorial Book Room In November 1932, the Australian Army went to war... with emus. Join us to learn about the background, events, and aftermath of this and other unusual history! Ballroom- Jitterbug Thursday, November 13@6:30p Auditorium Dance instructor Timothy Frost will be here to teach! Registration opens November 6th. Tattoos: Then & Now Wednesday, November 12@6:30p Memorial Book Room Join us for a presentation on the history of tattoos as well as a Q&A with local tattoo artist Eric Cariello about general tattoo questions and care. Classic Cartoon Characters Trivia Thursday, November 13@6p Memorial Book Room How much do you know about 20th century cartoon characters? Test your knowledge against other cartoon fans. Staycation: The Alps Part 3 Thursday, November 20@6p Memorial Book Room Vacation in Europe without leaving the library! Enjoy regional snacks as we watch Rick Steves’ French Alps and Lyon, then stick around for discussion about our trip! Fall Craft Day Saturday, November 22 11a-1p Auditorium Calling crafters of all ages (kids, teens & adults)! Drop in and make a collection of fall table decorations perfect for your Thanksgiving table.
Spiders On a Web Monday & Tuesday, October 6 & 7@10a-7p Drop in to make a spider to put on our Halloween web in Youth Services. For ages 2-12. DIY Lantern Thursday, October 9@4p Meeting Room 2 Make a lantern in time for Halloween. For ages 4-10. Registration begins September 27. Dictionary Day Fun Thursday, October 16@10a-7p Drop in to do fun activities using a dictionary. For ages 5-12. Adopt a Halloween Buddy Monday, October 20@5-7p Sign up for a time slot to adopt your own Halloween buddy. Spaces are limited. For ages 3-12. Sign up begins October 13. It’s Fall Tuesday, October 21@10a-7p Drop in to make fall crafts to take home. For ages 2-12. Decorate a Halloween Bucket Monday, October 27@4p Meeting Room 2 Sign up to decorate a Halloween bucket. For ages 4-10. Registration begins October 13. Dino Day Thursday, November 6@10a-7p Drop in for a dinosaur celebration with crafts, activities, and games. For ages 3-12. Mornings with the Maestro Saturday, November 8@10:30 Auditorium Join us for a fun interactive program with the Lima Symphony Orchestra. For all ages. Totally Turkey Monday, November 10@5:30-7p Auditorium Drop in to do fun Thanksgiving activities and crafts. For ages 3-12. Events for Kids & Family Back to School Bash Saturday, September 6@10a-3p Drop in to do back-to-school crafts and activities. For ages 3-12. Baby-Toddler Story Time Tuesdays@10a September 9 & 23 October 7 & 21 November 4 & 18 Join us for fun stories, songs, and more. For ages birth-2. Fall Day Sponge Painting Program Wednesday, September 10@9a Meeting Room 2 Come in to paint a fall tree. For ages 3-8. Registration begins August 27. Family Friday Story Time Fridays@10a September 12 & 26 October 10 & 24 November 7 & 21 Join us for fun stories, songs, and more. For ages 3-5. * All programs take place in Youth Services unless otherwise noted. Caregivers should attend programs with child. Spots requiring registration will be held for 10 minutes past start time, then will be opened to walk-ins. Baby-Toddler Play Time Tuesdays@10a Auditorium September 16 & 30 October 14 & 28 November 25 Join us for an hour of free play and social time. For ages birth-2. Toy Car Fun Friday, September 19@10a-3p Drop in for fun toy car activities. For ages 2-8 Speak Like a Pirate Day Friday, September 19@3:30p Auditorium Join us for fun pirate activities with walking the plank and crafts. For ages 5-12. Registration begins September 5. Decorate a Wooden Elephant Monday, September 22@10a-7p Drop in to decorate your own wooden elephant for Elephant Appreciation Day. While supplies last. For ages 2-12. Doodle Drawings Thursday, September 25@9a-4p Drop in to create doodle art with a variety of art supplies. For ages 3-12. Lego Glasses Friday, November 14@9a-4p Stop by and get creative with designing and building a fun pair of glasses using Legos. Please note that the glasses will not be taken home. For ages 4-12. Thankful Turkeys Tuesday, November 18@10a-7p Drop in to make a thankful turkey with stickers. For ages 2-12. Thanksgiving and Fall Craft Drop-In Saturday, November 22@11a-1p Auditorium Calling crafters of all ages (kids, teens, & adults)! Drop in to make a collection of fall decorations. For all ages. Magnet Fun Wednesday, November 26@10a-5p Drop in to play with fun magnet toys. For ages 2-12. Potato Party Saturday, November 29@10a-12p Auditorium Drop by to have fun with activities surrounding the potato. For ages 3-12. Check It Out! STEAM-to-Go Kits Bring the wonders of science, technology, engineering, art, and math into your home with these STEAM to Go kits. Covering a range of topics including Robotics and Coding, All About Magnets, and World of Colors, these kits promote education through fun and hands on experience. Kits include: - Robotics and Coding - All About Magnets - Letters and Numbers - Money, Math and Economics - Ready, Set, Kindergaten - Rocks and Fossils - World of Colors - Starting to Spell - Animal Games - The Amazing Body Request your kit today at the Youth Services Desk!
Teen Events Book Clubs West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge Tuesday, September 16@4p Memorial Book Room Nerf Night Tuesday, September 2@6:30p Join the combat and take aim. No shooting your eye out here! Comic Book Magnets Tuesday, September 9@6:30p Create one-of-a-kind decorations for your fridge or car or....anything else you want to stick them to! Mini Piñata Tuesday, September 16@6:30p Join us to decorate your own mini piñata! (Tiny treasures not provided!) Treasure Chests Tuesday, September 23@6:30p Paint and decorate your own treasure chest to keep your important bits safe. (Tiny treasures not provided this time either!) Waffles Tuesday, September 30@6:30p Come hungry and have a waffle! Made fresh while you wait! Yarn Trees Tuesday, October 7@6:30p Create your own sculptural, colorful tree from just wire and yarn! Watercolor Bookmarks Tuesday, October 14@6:30p Make a set of custom bookmarks with the look of a watercolor painting! Coffee Filter Bats Tuesday, October 21@6:30p Create some spooky-cute bat friends to hang out with this Halloween season Roll-A-Monster Tuesday, October 28@6:30p Create a felt monster friend with the luck of the roll. How many legs will your monster have? How many eyes? Only the dice will tell! Feel free to come in your Halloween costume if you want! Happy Bookers Pipe Cleaner Dragons Tuesday, November 4@6:30p Make a tiny dragon from pipe cleaners and felt. Googly eyes will be provided! Paper Lanterns Tuesday, November 18@6:30p Create a bright spot of light to light the dark winter days ahead! Thanksgiving Murder Mystery Tuesday, November 25@6:30p Join us to solve a Thanksgiving murder! Who killed Tom Turkey? You’ll have to gobble up the clues to find out! Dungeons & Dragons for Teens! September, October & November: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month from 4-5p Online Author Talks Want to hear more from your favorite authors? Browse our summer roster of authors and register for these on-line talks (or revisit them at your convience) by scanning the QR code or visiting limalibrary.com/content/author-talks. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke Tuesday, October 21@4p Memorial Book Room Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh Tuesday, November 18@4p Memorial Book Room On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love w/ Hannah Nicole Maehrer Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:00 PM EDT Argue Less and Talk More w/ Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher Wednesday, September 10th at 2:00 PM EDT Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell w/ Author Gabe Henry Wednesday, September 17th at 2:00 PM EDT Check out the backlog of author talks on our website and register for future ones by scanning the QR code below! Previous authors include: • Freida McFadden • Liane Moriarty • Christopher Paolini • Tessa Bailey • Victoria Aveyard • John Stamos • Ruth Ware • Rick Steves • Courtney Summers • and so many more!
Branch Events Cairo Elida Crafts for Everyone: Diamond Dot Art Tuesday, September 2 Make Diamond Dot Art at the branch or “Take & Make” at home. Supplies are limited. Fall Book Bouquets Monday, September 8@1p Adults are invited to come and create a book bouquet to decorate your home this fall or give as a gift. Registration is required. September Storytimes Wednesday, September 10@11:30a Wednesday, September 24@11:30a Join us for stories, crafts, and some fun surprises. All ages are welcome. Cairo History Saturday, September 13@11a Saturday, October 11@11a Saturday, November 8@11a We’re a bunch of Cairo history enthusiasts who find excitement in the tales of yesteryears! Our mission? To have a blast while soaking up all the historical goodness. We swap photos and tell stories about our beloved village! Dremel Cup Craft for Adults Thursday, September 18@4p We will be designing our own Library tumblers. Medicare 101 Monday, September 22@2p Allen County Council on Aging will present an informative session on Medicare. “Make Your Own Mask” Station October 1-31 We will have everything you need to decorate a mask for the Community Masquerade or your own Halloween Festivities. “A Tell-Tale” Tale Thursday, October 2@5p In a Bright Star virtual production, these spooky and clever stories and poems come to life before your very eyes on our Big Screen. Geared for 3rd grade and up. Kids Take and Make September, October, and November Free take and make craft kits for kids. While supplies last. Teen DIY September, October, and November Craft kits are available at the beginning of each month, while supplies last. Mystery Play Monday, September 8@11a Monday, October 6@11a Monday, November3@11a Drop in on the first Monday of each month and enjoy free play. New toys each month. Parents must supervise their children. Back-to-School Story Time Thursday, September 11@noon Hey kids, it’s time to gear up for back-toschool fun! Dive into stories, get crafty, and explore a sensory bin- all with a back-toschool twist! Registration is required. Movie Monday Monday September 15@2p Monday October 20@2p Monday November 17@2p Gather the family and bring your favorite snacks! Registration is required. Sourdough Starter Class Saturday, September 20@10:30a Are you intrigued by sourdough but unsure how to begin? Shelby from Simply Sourdoughlicious, will be on hand to help you learn the basics of making sourdough bread and go home with a starter of your very own! Registration is required. Welcome Signs Wednesday, September 24@3p Adults let’s get crafty and make a welcome sign for you to design your way. Registration is required. Indiana Wild Thursday, October 9@noon Beth from Indiana Wild will be in with their animals for a fun Halloween themed program. Registration is required. Learn to Crochet with Olga Thursday, October 23@3p Adults let’s learn to crochet with Olga. She will be in to teach a small group how to crochet. Registration is required. Johnny Appleseed @ the Library! Thursday, November 13@noon Doreen from Johnny Appleseed will be in for all kinds of fall fun! Registration is required. Crafts for the Uncrafty Saturday, November 15@10:30a Join us for an easy holiday craft that anyone can make, perfect for home decor or as a thoughtful gift. Name Ornament Thursday, November 20@3p Adults let’s enjoy some festive fun by creating ribbon name ornaments for the holiday tree! Registration is required. Creepy Books Monday, October 6@2p Adults and teens are invited to come and create a creepy book for your holiday decorations. Registration is required. October Storytimes Wednesday, October 8@11:30a Wednesday, October 22@11:30a Join us for stories, crafts, and some fun surprises. All ages are welcome. “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” Thursday, October 16@5p A Bright Star virtual production on our Big Screen; this is an authentic retelling of Washington Irving’s story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman! Geared for 4th grade and up. VR Day Monday, November 3@1p Call us and set up an appointment to use our Oculus Quest. Ages 12 and up are invited to make an hour-long appointment. November Storytimes Wednesday, November 5@11:30a Wednesday, November 19@11:30a Join us for stories, crafts, and some fun surprises. All ages are welcome. Rock Painting Thursday, November 13@5p Explore the world of creativity with Rock Painting. Start your own rock collection today! Reading Between the Spines Book Club Join us for a fun book discussion! Over My Dead Body by: Maz Evans Tuesday, Oct. 21@5p The Glass Castle by: Jeannette Wells Tuesday, Sept. 23@5p The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County by: Claire Swinarski Tuesday, Nov. 25@5p Reading Café Book Club Join us fon the 2nd Wednesday for a book discussion. The Quiet Librarian by: Allen Eskins Wednesday, Oct. 8@3p Broken County by: Clare Leslie Hall Wednesday, Sept. 10@3p Before I Let You Go by: Kelly Rimmer Wednesday, Nov. 12@3p
Lafayette Spencerville Adult Take-Home Kits Stop by at the beginning of each month and grab a take-home activity to enjoy at your convenience. September: Acrylic Bookmarks October: DIY Ghost Tealights November: Succulent Building Kit Kids Take and Make Kits Tuesday, September 2 & November 4 Drop in on the first Tuesday of the month to grab a craft kit to go. While supplies last. Story Time Wednesday, September 17@11a Join us for stories, crafts, and snacks. All ages are welcome. Teen/Adult Craft Day Tuesday, September 23 & October 21 Stop in at any point in the day to make a craft at the library. Supplies provided, new craft every month. While supplies last. Open Play Drop in and enjoy free play. New toys each month. Parents must supervise their children. Prizes awarded for attending. Wednesday, September 24: Ring Toss Wednesday, October 29: Aqua Doodles Wednesday, November 26: Magnatiles Fall Tree Kids Fingerprint Kit Wednesday, October 1st Stop in to pick up a fall craft kit to go. This month’s theme; fingerpainting! All supplies are provided, just stop in and take it home, or do it at the library! While supplies last. Teen/Adult Open Game Day Wednesday, October 8th Join us for a fun board game session with others! We have a variety of games available for you to enjoy throughout the day. Plus, warm beverages will be provided! Story Time Wednesday, October 15@11a Join us for stories, crafts, and snacks. All ages are welcome. Story Time Friday, September 5@10:30a Children 5 and under are welcome to join us for a Touch a Truck morning where you can see an industrial truck up close and take a craft kit to go. Teen Day Wednesday, September 10@3p Teens are invited to visit the library after school to make a beaded animal keychain craft and have a snack. Teen Craft Kit Monday, September 15 Monday, October 13 Wednesday, November 17 Pick up a teen craft kit at the library while supplies last. Beyond the Books Tuesday, September 16@4:30p Adults are welcome to come to the library and make alcohol ink artwork. Free Time Friday Friday, September 19@10:30a Friday, October 17@10:30a Friday, November 21@10:30a Kids 5 and under can join us for a morning of free play. Teen Day Wednesday, September 24@3p Teens are invited to use our VR headset or play with Legos after school. Story Time Friday, October 3@10:30a October is Fire Safety Month. Come to the library and learn about fires and firetrucks with the Spencerville Volunteer Fire Department! Teen Day Wednesday, October 8@3p Teens are welcome to make mummy jars and have a snack at the library after school. Beyond the Books Tuesday, October 14@4:30p Join us for a fun evening of decoupaging vases. For adults only. Teen Day Wednesday, October 22@3p Teens are welcome to stop by and play with our VR headset or make Lego creations. Kindness Bingo November 4th-26th All ages are welcome to stop into the library to pick up a Kindness Bingo sheet. Once you complete a bingo, stop in to pick up a small prize. Let’s spread some kindness this fall! Cinnamon Stick Candle Making November 18th-20th Join us at the library to make an easy decoration for your home! While supplies last. Adults and teens ages 14 and older are welcome to join. Turkey Story Time Wednesday, November 19@11 Geared for ages 5-10 years, this story time will be themed around turkeys, and we’ll do a turkey craft as well. Entire families are welcome! Oculus by Appointment Call us and set up an appointment to use our Oculus Quest! Ages 12 and up are invited to make an hour-long appointment. Sourdough Starter Class Saturday, October 25@10:30a Are you intrigued by sourdough but unsure how to begin? Shelby from Simply Sourdoughlicious, will be on hand to help you learn the basics of making sourdough bread and go home with a starter of your very own! Please note registration is required to attend. Story Time Friday, November 7@10:30a Learn about the animals that live at the zoo and paint a panda picture with a fork during Story time! Teen Day Wednesday, November 12@3p Teens are invited to have a snack at the library and make a mini scrapbook after school. Beyond the Books Tuesday, November 18@4:30p In need of soap? Come learn how to make your own soaps at the library. For adults only. Reading Café Book Club Join us fon the 2nd Wednesday of each month for a book chat. Darling Girls by: Sally Hepworth Wednesday, Oct. 8@10:30a The Nightengale by: Kristin Hannah Wednesday, Sept. 10@10:30a Broken County by: Clare Leslie Hall Wednesday, Nov. 12@3p Adult Silent Book Club Bring your own book and read with us. No participation or sign-up required, just come enjoy some company, coffee, snacks and whatever good book you’re reading. Tuesday, September 30@5p Tuesday, October 28@5p Tuesday, November 25@5p
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