Library

Camden

The summer reading program at the library continues. Judy Berkshire provided an interesting program last week on pioneer medicine. She brought many herbs for display, mostly from her own herb garden. She made two different kinds of tea for the children to sample.

Miss Deb told a story from "Little House on the Prairie." In the story, at Christmas, each child received a cornbread heart-shaped cake and a shiny, new penny. All the children received a cake and penny.

On July 11, the children will take a trip to the Mullin Schoolhouse. Permission slips are needed for children to take part in this field trip.

Flora-Monroe

Come to the greatest show on earth! The "It's All About the Circus!" art reception will be in the center ring on Saturday, July 14. Our young (and young at heart) artists have been creating all kinds of circus themed projects during the month of June. Meet some of the artists and their instructor, Grace Woodruff, as you peruse the wide array of art on display throughout the library.

The summer reading program, "It's All About the Circus!" continues through July 20. It's not too late to start reading and earning prizes. Summer reading is free and open to all Carroll County residents.

Storyteller Doyne Carson will bring stories to life during a special storytime on July 17, as part of the library's summer reading program.

The library is anxiously waiting with the rest of the world for the release of the final book in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," by J.K. Rowling on July 21. We are planning a major celebration. Watch this column for details.

The theme for the next preschool storytime is "Camping." Come to the library for a pretend outside adventure filled with lots of stories and fun! Storytime is Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m.

Listen to Dial-A-Story 24 hours a day! The current story is "The Cat and the Parrot." Friday the story will change to "The Piglet Brother." Call Dial-A-Story, 967-3814.

Delphi

Do you knit, quilt, spin or crochet? Do you have a fetish for yarn, fabric or felt? Then join "In Stitches Fiber Arts Circle" at the Delphi Public Library. The group meets the fourth Monday each month to work on projects and glean input and ideas from other fiber crafters. The next meeting will be July 23 at 7 p.m. Participants should bring a project to work on and a dessert or snack to share.

Calling all "Dance, Dance Revolution" and "Guitar Hero" fanatics to the Teen Party. Music, dancing, air-guitar, food and fast paced activity will be July 13 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Children participating in Delphi Public Library's Summer Reading Program have until July 13 to fulfill eligibility requirements for the Indianapolis Children's Museum trip July 18.

Mark your calendar July 21 and 22 for the Stargazer's production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Fifty local actors, ages five to 14, are rehearsing for the performance of this classic fantasy tale, filled with unusual characters. Curtain goes up July 21 at 7 p.m. and July 22 at 2 p.m.

For program information, call the library at (765) 564- 2929.