Library

Delphi Public

DPL will be closed Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Sept. 5 under fall/winter business hours, which are: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The library is closed on Sundays.

Preschool age children can look forward to story time beginning again the week of Sept. 12. Children's librarian Marcia Sledd has lots of fun and educational activities, stories and songs planned for parents, infants and preschool age children. For specific times, call the library at (765) 564-2929 or check out the program schedule on DPL's Web site at http://carlnet. org/dpl.

While you are there, check out the library's new collection catalog, iBistro. The new catalog system provides several new and user friendly features for library patrons.

Tuesday Drawing Studio will begin meeting Sept. 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Globe room. This is an opportunity for artists age eight to adult to hone their drawing skills, learn how to use various drawing tools and share ideas and tips with other budding artists. Registration is required and participants must provide their own sketch pad and drawing tools. Class size is limited. Sara Daly-Brosman is instructor for the class.

The Morning Book Club will meet Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. to review "Spilling Clarence" by Anne Ursu. The review, to be given by Kelly Currie, will be held in the Globe room. Refreshments will be served.

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After nearly five years, Circulation Supervisor Nancy Sweat has decided to hang up her barcode reader. Library staff and patrons will miss her particular brand of excellent customer service and professionalism. In addition to her desk duties, she made it a personal mission to maintain and update the various book displays and author profiles throughout the library. Nancy's last day will be Thursday, Aug. 17. Refreshments will be served at the circulation desk from 10 until 3. The public is invited to stop in and wish her well.

Parents and guardians of Carroll Consolidated School Corporation students who live in unserved library townships can help their kids to succeed by purchasing a student library card. Proof of enrollment in the school district will be required (textbook rental receipt for elementary school, proof of identification for Jr./Sr. High School.) Parents will need to sign for the student's card. For more information ask at the circulation desk or call the library at 9673912.

Join the Saturday morning book discussion group as they discuss "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by Tracy Chevalier on Aug. 19. The group meets at 10 a.m.

The theme of the next storytime is "Bears." Don't forget to bring your favorite bear. Storytime is Tuesday mornings at 10.

Remember to call the library's Dial-a-Story line, 967-3814, to hear stories anytime day or night.