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    • Apr 27
    May 2009 Newsletter
    Post Author: Laura

    aplf1Friends 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.

    gsaleCheck 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.

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    Apr 9
    April News
    Post Author: Laura
    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.

    womenThe 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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    Feb 25
    March Newsletter
    Post Author: Laura

    Winter is almost behind us!

    spring Tea

    Spring begins on March 20 and to celebrate, the library is holding a Spring Tea – the seventh in a series of adult programs at the Adel Public Library.  The Tea will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m. in the library community room.  Miriam Dunlap of Atherton House will be the guest speaker.  Learn about Easter season folk lore, Easter egg designs, and the Old Woman and the Tulip Fairies.

    Sample various kinds of tea and enjoy delicious goodies.  It’s a dress-up affair.  Spring hats are in order if you have one!

    To register, call the library at 993-3512 or stop by and sign up in the program book.

    Another adult program is set for Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. for those who have participated in the Adult Winter Reading Program.  There will be an interactive murder mystery game, prizes, and refreshments.  Please let Lynne know if you plan to attend.

    Preschool Story Time has been growing by leaps and bounds so another session has been added.  Parents and care-givers can bring their children on Mondays or Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.  Toddler Time will still be on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., and Library Babies Lapsit will be on Wednesday, March 11 and 25 at 10:30 a.m.  Contact the library for more information.

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    Spring Break is the week of March 15 and two activities are planned for kids and teens.  Laura will have a cooking session with teens on Tuesday, March 17 at 2 p.m.  Wii gaming for grades K-6 is set for Wednesday, March 18 at 2 p.m.

    A Veggie Tales Family Movie Night will be held in the library community room on Friday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m.  Children must be accompanied by adults.

    Other programs include Scrapbooking on Friday, March 13 at 6 p.m. (bring a snack to share), Brown Bag Book Club on Monday, March 30 at noon, and the Evening Book Club on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m.  Books for both clubs are available at the front desk.

    Please take time to fill out a survey concerning putting our card catalog on line.  Once you fill out the form you may enter your name into a drawing for a library book bag.

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