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Flora-Monroe Township

Each year, March is designated as National Women's History Month to ensure that the history of American women will be recognized and celebrated in schools, workplaces, and communities throughout the country.

The theme for this year's observance is "Generations of Women Moving History Forward." This theme celebrates the wisdom of past and future generations of women. Moving History Forward is a process of people coming together for the greater good of society and confirms the idea that individuals working together can build a better, more compassionate world.

The 2007 Honorees nominated by the Women's History Project represent generations of women who have moved history forward and who have created new possibilities for the future. Find out more information about these amazing women and their contributions at the library.

The Saturday Morning Book Club will meet this Saturday morning at 10 a.m. to discuss "A Thousand Acres" by Jane Smiley. New members are always welcome.

The theme for the next storytime is Easter Bunnies. Little chicks, decorating eggs, and don't forget the bunny rabbits! Hop in to the library for some great bunny tales! 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, "Five Peas in the Pod." The story beginning Friday will be "The Little Hero." Call Dial-a-Story at 967-3814.11KS-Library news

Delphi Public

Children in grades one through five can enjoy an afternoon of fun and activity at an American Girl Tea Party scheduled for March 27 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Guests will enjoy refreshments and stories as they learn about Kit, a nineyear old girl growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, during America's Great Depression. RSVP to (765) 564-2929.

A few openings remain for the Pastel Workshop on April 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will be given tips about drawing techniques and the application of soft and oil pastels. The medium of pastels offers a soft and lush palette of color for quick sketches or for fully developed works of art. A small materials fee is due upon registration.

Senior Class, a duo comprised of local musicians Bob Conner and Lois Powlen, will perform at the April 14 Coffee Beat. The two will provide an evening of easy listening from the '50s through the '80s with jokes and humor mixed in. The music begins at 7 p.m. Coffee is free but there is a small charge for dessert. Guests should enter at the Indiana Street entrance.

The library will celebrate National Library Week April 16-21. Adults are invited to come and celebrate with a special Book Smorgasbord March 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. A smorgasbord of food, prizes and quick book talks will complete the morning celebration. Plan on treating yourself to a morning of stories told by librarians and community members, food and prizes.