Library

Delphi Public

Stop by the library, enjoy a cup of coffee, pick a cozy chair and spend an afternoon reading from the over 100 magazines and eight newspapers. Come in and find out what is happening in the world, entertainment, gardening, home decorating, psychology, parenting, science and more.

Local musician and song writer Eric Hicks will perform at the Feb. 16 Coffee Beat at 7 p.m. Hicks has that special knack to put into the perfect words those everyday musings, clever observations and deadon descriptions of life, love and longings. Coffee Beat guests should enter the library through the Indiana Street entrance.

The Wine Tasting event scheduled for Feb. 19 has been postponed to July 8.

Evening Book Club will discuss the Jane Austen classic "Northhanger Abbey" Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. The novel follows 17- year-old Catherine Morland as she takes an extended holiday to the Tinley estate where she meets young Henry who captivates Catherine with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world.

Morning Book Club will discuss "Lover's Knot" by Emile Richards, Feb. 29 at 9. The story told is one of Kendra Taylor, a journalist who, when faced with personal tragedy, retreats to an old cabin nestled in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. As a passionate story of strength, loss and desperation unfolds, the secrets of two quilts are revealed and the threads of an unraveling marriage are secured. Refreshments and social time follow.

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

Flora-Monroe Twp.

We are often asked how people can help the library. In response to this we are developing a wish list. People are welcome to donate magazine subscriptions, donate money for our reading fund, join the Friends group and more. If you are interested in helping, contact the director, Melissa Bishop, by calling 967-3912, or email floralib@flora.lib.in.us.

Basic tax forms for 2007 are now available in the technology center in the library. The government is limiting the variety and amounts of forms due to many people filing electronically. All forms and schedules can be accessed from the government websites.

These sites include downloadable forms, instructions and publications. Advanced search is available to find the specific form needed when itemizing. The library's main index page on our website www.flora.lib.in.us, has direct links to the Internal Revenue Service and the Indiana Department of Revenue. The technology center also offers free Internet access to patrons on a first come, first served basis.

The next storytime will celebrate "President's Day." Let's learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other great leaders of the United States. Storytime is Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.

Call in to the library's Diala Story to hear "George Washington and the Cherry Tree." The story beginning Friday will be "George Washington and the Colt." Dial-a- Story is available 24 hours a day by calling 967-3814.