APS at the APL!  Watch for it!  Be a participant!  It’s educational and fun!

APS is the Adult Programming Series which kicks off at the Adel Public Library on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m.  The program entitled “Learn to Buy & Sell on eBay” will be given by Justin Alliss.  Those wishing to attend are asked to bring an easily identified item they wish to sell, a notepad, and a pencil.  Justin will teach us the ins and outs of eBay.

The workshop is free and registration is not required.

A brochure will soon be available at the front desk with an explanation of each program for the 2009-10 season.  Topics include making blue bird houses, gardening, ghosts, two visits to the Adel Historical Museum, a soup luncheon and program on the Ortonville Circus, a mystery party, reflexology, TFE (a form of acupuncture), craft sessions, open mic night, and possibly more.

A Silent Auction is currently being held at the library with many nice items up for bid.  Included are collectible dishes and pottery, hand made quilted items, jewelry, new toys, an Isabel Bloom figurine, antique books, and more.  The sale ends Friday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m.  Place your bids in our special bid book then check back often to see if anyone has “upped” your bid.

Proceeds will go for new tables in the children’s craft room.

Pre-school Story Time and Toddler Time resume the week of Sept. 13.  Children ages 3-5 may come on Mondays or Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.  Toddlers ages 3 and under will have their class on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.  Paula and Laura have lots of fun with the children and have many special things planned for them.  Registration is not required.

Other September events include:
Scrapbooking, Friday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m.  Bring a snack to share.
Early Out Movie, Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m.  Movie TBA
Teen Advisory Board, Monday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m.
Evening Book Club, Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.
Brown Bag Book Club, Tuesday, Sept. 29 at noon

And don’t forget our monthly Garage Sale on Sept. 25 (9 to 5) and Sept. 26 (10 to noon). 
Proceeds will go for new computer catalogs for patron use.

The library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day.
Sunday hours will resume on Sept. 13 and will run during the school year from 1-4 p.m.

“Be Creative @ Your Library”

is the theme of this year’s summer reading program for children and teens at the Adel Public Library.  Summer activities begin on Wednesday, June 3 at 1 p.m. in the library community room when Lisa and her friends from “Pockets Full of Fun”  will entertain everyone with a fun-filled program of ventriloquism, magic tricks, stories and music.  The show is free and a prize will be given to all children.

Tots through teens may sign up for the Summer Reading Program beginning Monday, June 1.  Each child will receive a book bag with reading guidelines and a summer schedule of events.  The program officially begins on June 3.  Each child will read for pleasure and prizes.

Drama, dance, art and music will be featured in the activity sessions for all school age children on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. beginning June 10.  Pick a time that is convenient for your family.

Pre-School Story Time begins Monday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-5.  Toddler Time will be held on Tuesdays beginning June 9 – same time – for ages 3 and under.

A weekly Magic Tree House Book Club will begin on Tuesday, June 10 at 2 p.m.  Movie Time will be held on Fridays at 2 p.m.

Print your summer calendars to keep up with all the library activities

Library Activities Calendar

Teen Summer Activities Calendar

Teen activities in June include a photography program, twilight game show, cupcake decorating, tin scrapbook workshop, movie time, and Battle of the Rock Bands.  Teens will also have an opportunity to volunteer at the library this summer.  Training will be held on Thursday, June 4 at 11 a.m.  In addition, a Teen Service Morning will be held on Thursday, June 11 from 10 a.m. until noon.

Adult activities in June include the Scrapbook Club on Friday, June 5 at 6 p.m., Evening Book Club on Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m., and the Brown Bag Book Club on Monday, June 29 at noon.  The monthly garage sale will be held Friday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. until noon.

Summer Library Hours
Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Friends of the Adel Public Library will hold its annual meeting on Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. in the library community room.  New officers will be elected and plans will be made for the used book sale to be held during Sweet Corn Days in August.  Anyone wishing to join this library support group is invited to attend.

Check out our monthly garage sales on the last Friday and Saturday of each month.  May’s sale will be Friday, May 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. until noon.  All items from last season are gone with new and gently used items having replaced them thanks to our loyal patrons.  Come see what is for sale for a free will donation.  Proceeds go for library projects.

Other May activities for adults:

Scrapbooking – Friday, May 1 at 6 p.m.
Mommy Book Club – Wednesday, May 6 at 10 a.m.  Child care provided.
Adult Wii – Friday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.  Board games, too.  Snacks provided.
Brown Bag Book Club – Tuesday, May 26 at noon (note date change)
Evening Book Club – Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m.

Children’s activities for May include:

Pre-School Story Time, Monday, May 4 and Thursday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m. – Last one until June 8 & 11.
Toddler Time, Tuesday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m. – Last one until June 9.
Early Out Movie, Wednesday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m.

Attention area business owners:

Did you know that the library has a special section of business books – a recently updated one – located behind the main desk upstairs?  the following is a partial list of new books that might interest you:

• “201 Great Ideas for Your Small Business” by Jane Applegate
• “Take Care of Your Business or Someone Else Will” by Michael McKinley
• “Art of the Start” by Guy Kawasaki
• “The Essential Online Solution” by Rick Segel
• “Profitable Buying Strategies” by Mike Buchanan
• “Start & Run a Retail Business” by Jim Dion & Ted Topping
• “Ladies Who Launch” by Victoria Colligan & Beth Schoenfeldt
• “The Accountable Leader” by Brian Dive.

The library will be closed on Sunday beginning May 24.  Sunday hours, 1-4 p.m., will resume in September.  The library will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.