Iowa’s turbulent Spring weather has already made its appearance with tornado sightings, heavy rain and hail. Meteorologist Craig Johnson will explain Iowa’s unpredictible weather at the Adel Public Library on Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. He also plans to give a presentation to children that afternoon at 4 p.m. Both programs will be in the library community room.

Johnson, a native of Fort Dodge, has been the Executive Director of the Iowa Academy of Science since 2004. He has served as a broadcast meteorologist for 30 years beginning at KUTV in Salt Lake City, then WMT in Cedar Rapids, followed by 24 years at KWWL in Waterloo, and 2 years on Good Day Iowa at FOX Television in Cedar Rapids. He enjoys speaking to schools and civic groups.

Johnson’s 4 p.m. presentation to children is called “Cloud Watching: Learning to Enjoy the Weather.” Children will learn simple cloud types and see many examples of cloud formations often seen in Iowa. There will also be a show and tell session where children will be able to touch and feel various weather instruments and learn how they work.

Johnson’s evening program is called “From Blizzards to Tornadoes: What Makes Iowa Weather Tick?” He will share with the audience his knowledge of Iowa’s quirky weather from severe winter weather to violent tornadoes – all this and yet Iowa’s weather provides an ideal agricultural climate.

This is the eighth in a series of adult programs.

Plan to come to our ninth and final program of the season – the annual “Open Mic Night at the Library” on Friday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Last year’s Mic Night included vocal soloists, instrumental groups, poetry and other readings, a piano solo, and more. Call Lynne, master of ceremonies to schedule your talent. This isn’t a competition – just a lot of fun. And we need an audience, too! There will be prizes given throughout the evening, and even if you’re an audience member you could win. Mark your calendar!

Adult Activities

The Brown Bag Book Club has changed its meeting date to the second Thursday of each month at noon. Bring a sack lunch and discuss the book of the month. The next meeting will be Thursday, April 14 to discuss “Dream House” by Valerie Laken.

The Evening Book Club will discuss Kathryn Stockett’s novel “The Help” on Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. If anyone has a copy that we could borrow for the discussion, call Paula at 993-3512. Due to the book’s popularity, getting copies on Inter-Library Loan may be difficult.

Books for both groups are available at the front desk. New book club members are always welcome.

The classic movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” will be shown in the library community room on Tuesday, April 19 at 2 p.m. There is no charge and popcorn will be served. Everyone is invited!

Our first garage sale of the season is set for Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30 upstairs in the unfinished portion of the library. Donations of good, resale items are now being accepted. No clothes, exercise equipment or used computers, please. Proceeds will be used for library projects.

Other Children’s Activities:
- Preschool Story Time, Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. through May 5
– Toddler Time, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. through May 3
– Early-Out-From-School Gaming, Wednesday, April 20 at 1:30 p.m.

Library hours are:
Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.