Friends help beautify library Friends of Delphi Public Library member Carla Bradshaw and her daughter Shelby planted flowers in pots outside the library May 6. Plants for the project were purchased by Friends of DPL from Pearson's Greenhouse and ALCO. Comet photo by Kevin Schnepp Delphi

The library is recruiting bands and young musicians to perform at a special Teen Coffee Beat June 16. If you are a member of a band or a solo act and know two songs or two hundred, the library would like to hear from you. Call Sara Brosman or Marcia Sledd at (765) 564-2929 for information.

Friends of the Library

Friends of the Delphi Public Library spent $1,060 for "Dance Dance Revolution," a Play Station program for the Teen Advisory Board activities and competitions organized by Marcia Sledd. Program goal is to draw teenagers to the library through the game that has become a popular national craze among teenagers.

"We are certain that it will be a big hit and bring lots of teens to the library throughout the summer," president Jane Abbott said.

For information on becoming a "friend" contact Abbott at (765) 564-3739. Applications are available at the library.

Flora-Monroe Township

The library will be closed Saturday, May 26, and Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Summer hours begin on Tuesday, May 29. Hours will be Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, closed.

Step right up! Right this way, under the big top! See the greatest summer reading program in the world at the Flora Library, "It's All About the Circus!" In the center ring are magnificent books for all ages to read for prizes. The second ring features spectacular electrifying programs for the whole family. The third ring has the amazing artistic feats of Grace Woodruff teaching free classes for kindergarten through adult. Sign up for the free summer reading program today! Registration is under way. The program runs June 4 through July 20.

Stevens Puppets will kick off summer reading with a bang, performing "Sleeping Beauty" on June 4 at 10 a.m. Combining the Old World charm of marionette puppets with the enchanting delight of this favorite children's story, audience members will experience "theatrein little." The show is full of humor, artistic staging, and clever effects. Summer reading programs are sponsored by Beta Alpha Chapter, Psi Iota Xi.

The theme for next storytime is "Mice." Corn and soybeans are not the only things in the fields! Tiny little mice will be the stars of storytime today! Join us for preschool storytime Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.

Camden

Camden Public Library's Summer Reading Program, "Pioneer Days, Journey on a Wagon Train," will get underway June 6. Area children are invited to participate. Registration is May 29 to June 2.

Weekly Storytimes and programs will be held on Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. A program, "Pioneer Day," is available to sixth through eighth graders. Many interesting and fun events are planned for the summer reading program.