Burlington

Burlington Community Library has received some much needed improvements for its parking lot. Jail Officer Steve Pearson and several trustees came and resealed the lot as part of the Carroll County Sheriff Department's "Inmate Work Program." Steve and Fred Michael of Burlington, re-striped the lot.

Delphi Public

The library will be closed Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day and will reopen Sept. 8 with fall hours - Mon. through Thurs. from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fri. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Family Story Time will be each Tuesday at 7 p.m. This is a great way for young families to enjoy bedtime stories and activities and wind down the day.

Thursday Story Time will begin Sept. 10 with Baby Lap-Sit at 9:30, Toddler Time at 10:00 and Preschool at 11:30 a.m. Funny Food is the theme for the week.

The Coffee Beat will feature Christian artist Joel Brovont, a poet who sings, on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. He has been writing since a child and has perfected the art of communication, allowing him to reach people right where they are. Brovont shares stories from his life and insights from scripture through his music, message and humor. Coffee is free and desserts will be available for a nominal fee.

Library staff is more than happy to give assistance when needed. Make inquiries at the circulation desk or children's desk.

For information, call (765) 564-2929.

Flora-Monroe Twp.

The library will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 5, and Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Come into any public library in the county and pick up a copy of Bill Bryson's "A Walk in the Woods," the Carroll County on the Same Page 2009 selection. It is a true humorous account of Bryson's attempted trek of the Appalachian Trail and the people he encountered along the trail.

After you read the book, take a hike on one of the many trails in Carroll County. The hiking trails are one of the main reasons for our selection. Take your family along on your own adventure inspired by this story. We are interested in anyone who has hiked the Appalachian Trail. Please contact the Flora, Camden, or Delphi libraries if you would like to share your memories of the trail.

The theme for the next storytime is "Camping." Camping brings you to the great out of doors where we can go fishing, hiking, and of course, sit around the campfire and tell stories! Storytime fun is on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m.

Hearing a good story is always available by calling the library's Dial-a-Story, 967-3814.