How-To take care for your pets with Dr. Elizabeth Holland-  Conference Room A

Elizabeth is one of the Vets at Adel Veterinary Clinic here in Adel.

How-To craft with pallets with Sandy Streeter- Conference Room B

Sandy will share what you can do with an everyday ordinary pallet. She will share 20 uses for a pallet including crafts you can make for less than $20.00 in your own home with items you already own.

How-to write and publish a children’s book with Rebecca Jani- Board Room 1

Rebecca is a children’s author from central Iowa.  She will discuss how she got her children’s books including, Every cowgirl needs a horse published.

How-To make butterfly origami with Betty Mather- Board Room 2

Betty taught art in the Des Moines school system and is a Master Gardener who helps maintain the herb gardens at the Dallas County Fair Grounds. You will learn how to make an origami butterfly from simple to more complicated.

How take a Ekphrastic journey with Barb Howes- Teen Area

Barb, a poet and book artist, will read some of her ekphrastic poetry, then discuss ways the you can create ekphrastic works based on your own experiences with works of art.

How-To have a Fun, Free, Fast Workout For Home with Jacki Hayes- Conference Room A

Jacki Hayes is a ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer that believes that fitness should be fun, not just another item on your to-do list. She keeps active with yoga, Crossfit, running, and keeping up with her tween. You can learn more about Jacki at Beauty and Strength Fitness.

You’ve likely used the excuse of time or money to keep from starting a fitness routine. Getting fit doesn’t require hours and hours or tons of costly equipment. In this class you’ll learn a 15 minute workout you can do in your own home with items you already own.

How-To make “Snacktivities” for your children with Jackie Giles and Rose Bass- Conference Room B

Jackie and Rose will have ideas for fun snacks to do and make with your children. The will make a peanut butter and jelly wrap, salad in a bag, yogurt parfait, and non-toxic play-doh.

How-To use American Sign Language with Judy Peterson- Board Room 1

Judy will introduce American Sign Language, commonly referred to as ASL, and the Deaf culture that embraces it as their primary form of communication. Objectives will include learning the ASL finger spelling alphabet, learning how to introduce yourself and an introduction to commonly used signs.

How-To create a pallet garden with Debbie Gay- Conference Room 2

Debbie is the business manager at Harvey’s Greenhouse & Garden Center. She will discuss how to make various types of gardens in pallets including flower, vegetable, or herb gardens.

How-To use Wilbur with Laura Hanson- Teen Area

Laura is the Assistant Director of the Adel Public Library and our unofficial technology expert. Laura will be on-hand to help anyone learn how to use Wilbur to check-out ebooks on your tablet or phone.

How-To balance your life with Lisa Mickelson- Conference Room A

Lisa  is the educator in families and youth programming at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for Dallas County. Her class will give tips and tricks to better manage your time and reduce stress.

How-To make macrame-shamballa bracelets with Vicki Ortega- Conference Room B

Vicki will teach the fundamental macramé knotting techniques use to create a macramé bracelet, and a macramé-shamballa bracelet.

How-to eat a gluten free diet with Toni Sumpter, Pharm. D- Board Room 1

Toni is the Owner of Sumpter Pharmacy and Wellness in Adel. She will discuss eating a gluten free diet, including cleaning out your kitchen, stocking your cupboards, and how to identify hidden sources of gluten at the grocery store.

How-to write a great resume and have a successful interview with W.W. “Van” Van Buren- Board Room 2

Van is a retired business executive from IBM who is currently a Management Consultant and Executive Coach. He will discuss Resume writing to get an interview, using current trends, styles and formats are addressed. He will also provide tips for a great job interview.

How-To use Wilbur with Laura Hanson- Teen Area

Laura is the Assistant Director of the Adel Public Library and our unofficial technology expert. Laura will be on-hand to help anyone learn how to use Wilbur to check-out ebooks on your tablet or phone.

How-To Start a Blog with Jenni Arnold- Conference Room A

Jenni is a DeSoto resident who has been a lifestyle blogger for over eight years. Her class will help you decided on a name for your blog, to determine what you really want to write about, and how to pick the perfect place to host your site.

How-To learn to be stress free using Yoga with Angie Springer- Conference Room B

Angie will teach some Yoga techniques and the importance of Yoga. Angie is a compassionate mother of two children and a full-time office manager/executive assistant. Angie began her yoga venture four years ago, as she struggled with low back pain and seemingly endless weight issues. Angie dedicated each and every day to her yoga practice, until April, 2012 when she was diagnosed with a pituitary gland brain tumor. This news did not stop Angie, but only made her more determined, as she enrolled in James Miller’s Yoga Teacher Training Program the summer of 2012, just three weeks prior to her first surgery. Angie proudly received her RYT-200 and 50 hours of wellness coach training certification in July, 2012. Angie is constantly learning new techniques and will soon become a childrens yoga instructor as well. When you walk into Angie’s classes, you will be warmly welcomed to release stress through freestyle movements, creative sequencing, incorporated with laughter and fun.

How-To get started quilting with Jackie Johnson- Board Room 1

Jackie is the owner of Adel Quilting & Dry Goods Co since 2002 will discuss the basics of quilting CSP (Cutting, Stitching and Pressing). She will share tips on how to do these three quilting techniques with accuracy.

How-To make Miniatures with Elizabeth Grabau- Board Room 2

Elizabeth Grabau has been making miniatures for many years, exhibiting her work at the Iowa State Fair.  She is a member of a miniature club in Des Moines, the Midwest Miniature Guild, and the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts. She will show how to use common things people may have around their house to make miniatures like beads, floral tape and more.

How-To use Wilbur with Laura Hanson- Teen Area

Laura is the Assistant Director of the Adel Public Library and our unofficial technology expert. Laura will be on-hand to help anyone learn how to use Wilbur to check-out ebooks on your tablet or phone.