COMMUNITY NEWS

Free Solar Eclipse Glasses The Library will be handing out free solar eclipse glasses beginning April 1st. One pair per person.
Calling All Artists – Bookmark Contest!
Design your own bookmark and enter it into a contest to have it used during the summer reading program. The age groups will be: Pre-K & Kindergarten, 1st-5th, & 6th-12th. All bookmark entries must be turned in by April 30th. Pick up blank bookmarks at the Library.
We have a new catalog!
You will now see our electronic resources as well as our print materials when you search for materials. Call or come into the Library if you need help with the new catalog. Community Rummage/Library Book & Bake Sale Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27 Volunteers are needed for setup and take down. The Library will place an ad in the paper and create maps of rummage sale locations again this year. Call or visit the Library after April 1st to be added to the map for $3.
KIDS & TEENS
Storytime at Barclay Library Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Join us at the library each Tuesday morning for a new story and craft. Storytime is a first step toward building literacy and social skills for your child. No registration is required.
Storytime at Harristown Village Hall Wednesdays at 10:30 am
0 – 5 years old. No registration is required.
Music Makers 0 – 5 years old Fridays at 10:30 am
Bring your little ones to make music each Friday! Join us in singing songs and playing instruments. No registration is required. Older siblings are welcome!
Solar Eclipse Party – All Ages Welcome! Monday, April 8th 1-2:30pm Join us for a viewing of the Solar Eclipse! We will supply the eclipse glasses, have a scavenger hunt, and enjoy snacks and other fun activities. All About Birds – Saturday, April 20th at 11 am Come enjoy a scavenger hunt to learn about local birds. Paint a bird house and enjoy spring themed snacks. No registration required.
ADULTS
Crochet Rose – Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:00 pm
Make a rose using simple techniques with crochet. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/mr34bax6 Floral Cupcake Terrarium – Thursday, April 11th at 6 pm Learn the different techniques and details to crate flowers using icing on cupcakes. Arrange your cupcakes to create a beautiful terrarium to take home and eat! Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/5yk87ak
Crochet ABC Blanket – Tuesday, April 16th at 6 pm
Learn the beginning steps of a crocheted blanket. This class is great for beginners. Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/bdfby6k2
Lambeth Cake Decorating – Thursday, April 18th at 6 pm
Learn this classic cake design by using the royal icing over-piping technique to create intricate depth using layers of icing. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/5s6yafh7 BOOK CLUBS
Thriller Book Club (3rd Wednesday) Wednesday, April 17th at 6 pm
One of Us is Lying – Karen McManus An addictive mystery about what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only four walk out alive. Drop in – everyone is welcome!
Second Saturday Book Club
Saturday, April 13th at 11:00 am
Hidden Valley Road – Robert Kolker The heartrending story of a midcentury American family with twelve children, six of them diagnosed with schizophrenia, that became Science’s great hope in understanding the disease. COMMUNITY EVENTS
Teen Draw Club
Saturday, April 27th at 10:00 am
This program is led by a Community member. Draw, share your work, chat, get inspired, or just quietly doodle the hour away. Fun for ages 11-18. No registration required; just drop in.
Person of the Month – Each month we recognize someone for all the help that they’ve contributed to our library! This month’s Person of the Month is Akylah Pettis. Akylah has been a great help with trouble shooting our VR gaming system and volunteering to assist with the Canva Design program. Thanks Akylah!