![](http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1282388315m/7260188.jpg "Mockingjay (Hunger Games, #3)<strong>"My name is Katniss Everdeen. Why am I not dead? I should be dead."</strong>
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Due to a generous gift, the Adel Public Library will have a Silent Auction of 20 rare books beginning Monday, April 13 at 10 a.m. and ending Friday, May 1 at 5 p.m. All books will have a minimum bid. See the books in person at the library then make your bid. Payment for books must be received by Tuesday, May 5, otherwise the next highest bidder will be notified. All books are in fair to excellent condition. Money raised will go toward library projects. Preview the books here.
“What’s It Worth?” is the 8th in a series of adult programming set for Tuesday, April 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the library community room. Kelly Daugherty of Daugherty Auction & Real Estate Services, Inc. will appraise an item for $5 or three items for $12. Daugherty will share appraisals with the entire audience throughout the evening. If you have items to be appraised, please be here by 7 p.m. Spectators wishing to learn more about antiques are welcome even though they may not have anything they wish to have appraised.
The annual Friends of the Library Spring Luncheon will be held Saturday, April 18 at 11:30 a.m. in the library community room. Guest speaker will be Wendy Zohrer whose program will be “Discover the Stories Written in Dust” concerning women during the Great Depression. Friends’ members need to RSVP to the library by April 16. This would be a good time to join the Friends of the Library. Memberships are individual $5, family $10, and lifetime $50. Friends members help with fundraising, library events, are the first to purchase books at our annual used book sale, and are treated to a luncheon each Spring. Memberships may be purchased anytime at the library. The first library garage sale of 2009 will be held Friday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. No broken or chipped items, old computers, or clothing (including shoes) will be accepted. If you have large items, please call ahead for approval. Proceeds will go toward library projects.
Children’s activities in April will focus on Earth Day. Teens are invited to the library on Tuesday, April 21 at 4 p.m. and children grades K-6 are invited on Wednesday, April 22 (early out day for ADM students) at 2 p.m. for Earth Day activities.
A Dora Family Movie Night will be held Friday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Book Clubs will meet as follows:
Brown Bag Book Club: Monday, April 27 at noon in board room
Evening Book Club: Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in board room
Copies of books for both clubs may be checked out at the desk.
Scrapbookers – don’t forget to get together with others who enjoy the same hobbie on Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. Bring a snack to share and your creative ideas. New members are always welcome.
Pre-School activities run as usual:
Pre-School Story Hour – Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. (pick the best day for you)
Toddler Time – Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m.
Library Babies Lapsit – 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Tax forms are available at the library.
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