New at the library The children’s room at Flora Public Library has a new wooden train set, donated by Laura Marley and family. Dana Dutter is pictured trying it out. She still enjoys reading books, too. Comet photos by Jennifer Archibald Delphi

The community is invited to help salute our troops by participating in the “Hero Tree” program. Provide a name and photo of a soldier, sailor, airman, marine, coast guard, veteran or fallen service member to be placed on an ornament to be hung on the tree which will be displayed on the main floor through the end of November.

Cinema Night will be Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. featuring the “The Soloist.” Robert Downey Jr. plays journalist Steve Lopez who discovers Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, played by Jamie Foxx, a former classical music prodigy playing his violin on the streets of L.A. As Lopez endeavors to help the homeless man find his way, a unique friendship forms. Refreshments and discussion will follow the film.

There are a few openings for the T-shirt design class Oct. 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Participants in grades five through eight need to provide a clean white or light colored T-shirt. Call to reserve a spot. Class instructor will be Sara Broman.

Fiber Arts Circle will meet Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Any fiber crafter (knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc) are invited to come and share an evening of fun. Bring a project to work on and a treat to share.

Morning Book Club will meet Oct. 30 at 9 a.m. to discuss “The Florist’s Daughter” by Patricia Hemp. Refreshments will be served.

For information, call (765) 564-2929.

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Woodcarvings by artist Marion Hathaway are on display on the main level of the library. The carvings are made of various scraps of wood native to Carroll County, including cherry, oak, walnut, and soft maple that were given to Hathaway by his good friends Herb Been of rural Delphi, and the late Tom Adams of Flora.

“Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind” by Ann B. Ross is October’s book selection for the library’s discussion group. The meeting will be Oct. 21 in the Flora Senior Center.

Local teens will be celebrating Teen Read Week, Oct. 18-24. They join thousands of other libraries, schools and bookstores across the country that are encouraging teens to celebrate this year’s theme, “Read Beyond Reality at your library.”

Parents of teens are encouraged to commemorate Teen Read Week at home with these ideas: visit the local public or school library with your teen to check out books; set aside time each night for the family to read; give books or magazine subscriptions to your teen as a gift or reward; share your favorite book with your teen; surf the Internet with your teen to learn about new books or authors; join a book discussion group at the school or public library.

The next storytime theme is, “Scarecrows.” Preschool storytime is Tuesday mornings, 10 a.m.

Call the library’s Dial-a- Story phone line for a great short story. Currently playing is, “Injun Summer.” On Friday the story changes to the classic, “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse.” Call Dial-a-Story at 967-3814.