Delphi Public

Battleground storyteller Doyne Carson has been telling stories for 22 years. She will relate a story through the voice of Abigail Gollaher, a childhood friend of Abraham Lincoln Jan. 20 at 7 p.m.

Carson as Abigail will recount the childhood adventures of her brother Austin and his best friend Lincoln. The story is based on actual events from the life of Lincoln.

Indiana author Barb Shoup will present "Writing and the Creative Process" Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. Participants who are considering their first novel, are the family historian or keep a daily journal will be offered ideas about how to spark the creative fire.

"I wanted to be a writer from the time I understood what a book was," Carson said. "As soon as I learned the alphabet, I began to write stories in a special blue notebook. I was eleven when I attempted my first novel."

Fueled by the early passion, Shoup authored five novels. She received the Best Books for Young Adults designation, International Reading Association Young Adult Choice, Great Lakes Book Award finalist and the Eliot Rosewater nomination for her writing.

Artist Mary Firestone will teach a free Ceramic Workshop on Jan. 31. at Riley Park Boy Scout Cabin from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $5 for kiln firing is required.

Call the library at (765) 564- 2929 to register and for information.

Flora-Monroe Twp.

It's that time of year when the library needs to make room for new periodicals. Free magazines are available in a variety of titles that will appeal to just about everyone. There is no limit in how many you take; the magazines are on the main level of the library while supplies last.

A new art exhibit is displayed on the main floor of the library. Usually seen ornamenting barns, homes and garages, wind vanes are working pieces of beautiful art. They are still useful to sailors, farmers, pilots or anyone whose activity is affected by the wind.

The third grade art enrichment class from Carroll Elementary has designed their own working wind vanes. The wind vanes are for indoors only and catch the whimsy of early artists, making art out of useful objects. Art enrichment is taught by Grace Woodruff.

The library's book club will discuss the highly acclaimed novel, "Water for Elephants," by Sara Gruen during its next meeting on Jan. 21. The group meets at the Flora Senior Center at 10 a.m. All ages are welcome. Extra copies of the book are available for checkout.

The theme for next storytime is "Penguins." The best dressed animals in the world are penguins! Visit the South Pole for some icy cold fun! Storytime is Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.