Senior Crafts: Fall Door Sway

Friday, October 30, 2009 - 10:00 AM

Join fellow seniors in creating a beautiful door swag in the spirit of Fall.

Registration required.

Fall Harvest Topiary

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 6:30 PM

Learn to create a topiary featuring all of nature’s fall gifts! The topiary will feature a decorative wood-like base, and a bounty of nuts, leaves and other fall embellishments. Perfect for a Thanksgiving centerpiece, or a festive decorative touch atop a bookshelf, tv-stand, buffet or end table.

All materials supplied. Registration required. Ages 18 and up.

Fall Craft Festival For All Ages

Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 10:00 AM

Get in the holiday spirit with our Fall Craft Festival. Kids will create Halloween & Thanksgiving hand crafts, and Teens & Adults will make their own Quilt Square scrapbook page, featuring basic scrapbooking techniques. Scrapbookers may bring their own adhesive and cutter, if they wish; though, all materials and tools will be supplied.

Registration required.

It’s Easy Bein’ Green: Eco Book Tote for Teens

Monday, October 19, 2009 - 3:00 PM

It’s green and it’s “green”! See what you can do with a plain green eco-tote to create an artistic and fashionable, yet practical, handcraft. Use as a small book bag, shopping tote or very stylish purse!

Bring pinking shears and/or fabric scissors, if available. Otherwise, all materials supplied.

Registration required. Ages 12-18.

Pruning With Master Gardeners

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 6:30 PM

Let Master Gardeners share all you need to know about pruning: why, when, how and what proper tools to use. Questions are welcome and encouraged.

Registration preferred.

European Travel Tips: Basics & Beyond

Monday, October 12, 2009 - 6:30 PM

Whether you’re planning a European vacation, or just want to know more about daily life in Europe, you won’t want to miss this engaging and informative presentation. (Somewhat) experienced European travelers, Joanna and Wayne, will share their adventures and photographs in recommending the best way to navigate, sight-see, eat and drink, chat with locals and survive the unusual in various parts of Europe, including Spain, France, England and Italy.

Registration required.

Laptop Computer Basics

Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 6:30 PM

Interested in purchasing a laptop, or just curious about how to use one? This class is an introduction to laptop computers for users of all ages. It will highlight laptop features, general care and maintenance and review important terminology.

Registration required.

Julia Hull-A-Balloo!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 6:00 - 8:00 PM

New Patrons

• Make the most of your tax dollars: REGISTER for a public library card! (Please bring 2 forms of ID with your current address listed.)
• Receive a library welcome-packet!
• Qualify to win a $100 Gift Certificate to Granite City (for Adults) or an I-POD Shuffle (for Teens/Kids). If you register DURING the JULIA HULL-A-BALLOO, you can enter to win TWICE!
• Enter to win additional prizes from drawings held throughout the evening.
• Learn about upcoming library programming.

Current Patrons

• Also qualify to win a $100 Gift Certificate to Granite City (for Adults) or an I-POD Shuffle (for Teens/Kids).
• Also enter to win additional prizes from drawings held throughout the evening.
• Have your fines waived up to $10.00.
  Learn about upcoming library programming.

Kids & Families

• Listen to storyteller, Beth Campbell, as she presents some of our favorite storybook characters in full costume, including Walter the Baker, Stinky Cheese Man, Tacky the Penguin and more!
• Learn how to START and maintain your own successful BOOK CLUB for students of all ages, parents and kids, and schools and communities with Sherry Zabikow from BARNES & NOBLE!
• See our EXPANDED DVD-TV Series & Gaming Software!
• Try out our mobile computer lab!
• Enjoy cookies, coffee and tea in our cafe!