Camden-Jackson Twp.

The grand finale program of "Carroll County on the Same Page" was held at our library last Wednesday evening. In keeping with the book, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle," the evening revolved around gardening.

Speakers were Teresa Dailey on "Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds"; Sue Burge on "Soil Samples and Testing" before planting; and Judy Berkshire, tips on "Gardening and Growing Your Own Vegetables."

Berkshire had a large basket filled with beautiful vegetables from her own garden. She encouraged everyone to become gardeners.

Refreshments were served using recipes from the book. Food included zucchini chocolate chip cookies, strawberryrhubarb crisp, four season potato salad, and summertime salad with tomatoes. Tea was served by the Literary Club.

The book is still available at the Camden, Flora, and Delphi libraries. The libraries appreciate all the people who took part in Carroll County on the Same Page this year.

Delphi Public

Morning Book Club will meet Sept. 26 at 9 to discuss "The Septembers of Shiraz" by Dalia Sofer. Multiple copies of the book are available at the main desk. Refreshments and social time are included in the book program.

'Hear Ye, Hear Ye! All Ye Lords and Ladies,' grades second through five may come and join in on the merriment with "Medieval Knights and Ladies" from Oct. 6 through Nov. 10. The after school program is a fun way to learn about dungeons, dragons, jousting and even the strategy of the game of chess. Call Lady Marcia Sledd to sign up.

Return to the classics with book discussion and film review of John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." The short novel creates a portrait of two men facing a world marked by petty tyranny, misunderstanding and jealousy. Although the scope is narrow the theme is universal - a friendship and shared dream which makes individual existence meaningful. The evening begins with food and a short film preview at 7 p.m.

Delphi Saxophone Quartet will perform at the Coffee Beat Oct. 25. Local musicians Anita Werling, Jay Dennison, Andy Cougill and Bethanny Cougill will entertain with a collection of jazz, classic and a fair sprinkling of some seasonal songs. The coffee and music are free and start at 7 p.m.

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

Flora-Monroe Twp.

Banned Books Week, an annual celebration of the freedom to read, is Sept. 27 through Oct. 4, with the theme, "Closing Books Shuts Out Ideas." Each year, librarians, booksellers, teachers and countless others take this opportunity to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom and remind us not to take this precious democratic freedom lightly. Look for special displays throughout the library during Banned Books Week.

It can be difficult for persons with limited mobility to get to the library when the weather gets cooler. Library Direct is a service offered by the library to assist individuals in the Flora Library district who are homebound including the elderly, handicapped and those temporarily incapacitated by long-term illness or injury.

Let us help you to bring the library to your loved ones, friends, and neighbors. Call for more information at 967- 3912 or email, floralib@flora.lib.in.us.

The theme for the next storytime will be Libros en Espanol. Learn some basic Spanish words as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Preschool storytime is Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.

Call Dial-A-Story anytime day or night to hear an entertaining short story. Currently playing is "The Stars in the Sky." On Friday the new story will be "Prometheus and His Great Gift." Call Dial-a-Story at 967-3814.