Library News

Delphi Public

In Stitches Fiber Arts will be meet March 19 at 6:30 p.m. Stitching, spinning, quilting or knitting artists should attend. Bring a project to work on and a snack to share. This is a good starter group to attend.

Children, grades one through five, can participate in "American Girl Tea Party," March 27 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Pre-school to third-grade children will enjoy "Fun with Lily's Purple Purse" at the Northwest branch, March 28 at 10:30 a.m. Games, challenges, snacks and fun await children in grades two through five with "Time Warp Trio" March 29 at 1:30 p.m. Call (765) 564-2929 to register.

"An Evening with Gene Stratton Porter" will be presented by entertainer, teacher and musician Vickie Fuller-Kibellus April 4 at 6:30 p.m. The artist will portray the turn-of-thecentury naturalist in costume and speak of the author's childhood in Wabash County, her love of nature and her career as one of America's most successful authors. The presentation will include humor, music, song and inspiration for positive living and is suitable for the entire family.

A Pastel Drawing Class, taught by Sara Daly-Brosman, is planned for April 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. Aspiring artists ages 14 and older will have the opportunity to try both oil and soft pastels. There is a small material fee due upon registration.

Flora-Monroe Township

The last day to pick up prizes in the Cabin Fever adult winter reading program is this Saturday. The reading club was a fun way to get through this never ending winter. Don't forget to pick up your last prize. It will help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style!

"Introduction to Email" is tomorrow (Thursday) at 10 a.m. Participants will have an email address by the end of class, and will be able to compose, send, and reply to messages. Registration is required for this free class. Sign up at the main desk or call the library, 967-3912.

The Saturday Morning Book Club will meet next on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. The group will discuss "A Thousand Acres" by Jane Smiley (snowed out in February). Members are asked to bring goodies to share with an Irish theme. New members are always welcome.

The theme for the next storytime is St. Patrick's Day. Everyone gets to have the luck o' the Irish on St. Patty's Day! Leprechauns, rainbows, wearin' of the green, and of course a lil' blarney! Storytime is Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m.

The library's Dial-a-Story is open 24 hours a day. The current story playing is, "The Coyote and the Woodpecker." The story beginning Friday will be, "Five Peas in the Pod." Call Dial-a-Story at 967-3814.