LaGrange County Public Library - Library Happenings

Literary Elements
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
January 5 - March 14, 2015

Read books and win prizes!

Are you an armchair traveler? A history buff? Do you like to read award-winning literature? Or maybe you’re an eclectic reader; you like a little bit of everything?
If any of this sounds like you, we have a winter reading challenge you’ll love!

Come pick up an entry form at any branch of the LaGrange County Public Library or on the bookmobile, and learn how you can enter to win:

Dinner and a Show at the Blue Gate Theater & Restaurant!
The prize package includes two reserved seat tickets to the
main season show of your choice, plus dinner for two.
This prize has been generously donated by Riegsecker Marketplace.

Free Exercise Class:
Walk Indoors!
LaGrange County Public Library
Wednesdays, January 7 - February 11
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration is required.

All are welcome! Join Purdue Extension and the LaGrange County Public Library for free indoor walking classes developed by Debra Palmer, PhD., of Rutgers University, in collaboration with Leslie Sansone. Come learn about this low impact workout you’ll be able to do in the comfort of your own home.

 Receive a free instructional DVD after completing the 6 week session.
 Enjoy healthy snack samples, recipes and nutrition information at each class session.

Class size is limited to 10 participants.
To register, contact the LaGrange County Public Library at 260-463-2841 x1030.
For more information, email dponteco@purdue.edu

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact Ann Fremion prior to the meeting, at (260) 499-6334 or (888) EXT-INFO.

The Second Saturday Book Club

LaGrange County Public Library
Saturday, February 14
11:00 a.m.
This month, we’ll be discussing:

The Circus in Winter
by Cathy Day

Come join us! We meet on the second Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. Stop by after your Saturday morning shopping! Leave the kids with Dad for an hour and come talk with other grown-ups! Meet new friends! Share your thoughts and ideas! For a list of our book club selections, past and present, visit: evergreen.lib.in.us/opac/extras/feed/bookbag/rss2-full/3203

(Please note: This is an adult reading group; you must be at least 16 to attend.)

Craft Societies - New
Bring your own materials and join a group of like-minded crafters! Polish your skills,
learn from watching others, make new friends, and--of course--enjoy refreshments!

Stitches & Scones
LaGrange County Public Library
Third Tuesday of each month
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Needleworkers! Whatever fiber art you’re into--knitting, quilting, crochet, rug-hooking, lacemaking, spinning--bring it with you and join the group by the fireplace!

At the first meeting, on January 20, librarian Amanda Wisler will bring a tatting shuttle and demonstrate how to “flip” your thread.

Tea & Ink
LaGrange County Public Library
Fourth Saturday of each month
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Calligraphers! Bring your pens and paper, practice your technique, and talk fonts with other “letter-heads,” while enjoying an assortment of teas in the Community Room.

Genealogy Assistance

LaGrange County Public Library
Wednesdays
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Volunteers from the LaGrange County Genealogical Society are available in the Genealogy Department Wednesdays to help the public with family history questions and challenges.

DAR Genealogy Assistance

         LaGrange County Public Library
         Second Tuesday of each month
         1:00p.m - 5:00 p.m.

         September Date:
         Tuesday, February 10

Volunteers from the LaGrange County DAR will be available in the Genealogy Department on the second Tuesday of the month to help the public with family history questions and challenges.


	Bookmobile Schedule: Click here Children's Activity Schedule: Click here Young Adult Activities: Click here Board Meetings: LaGrange County Public Library Thursday, January 15, 2015 6:00 p.m. The public is always welcome. Literary Elements Adult Winter Reading Challenge January 5 - March 14, 2015 Read books and win prizes! Are you an armchair traveler? A history buff? Do you like to read award-winning literature? Or maybe you’re an eclectic reader; you like a little bit of everything? If any of this sounds like you, we have a winter reading challenge you’ll love! Come pick up an entry form at any branch of the LaGrange County Public Library or on the bookmobile, and learn how you can enter to win: Dinner and a Show at the Blue Gate Theater & Restaurant! The prize package includes two reserved seat tickets to the main season show of your choice, plus dinner for two. This prize has been generously donated by Riegsecker Marketplace. Free Exercise Class: Walk Indoors! LaGrange County Public Library Wednesdays, January 7 - February 11 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration is required. All are welcome! Join Purdue Extension and the LaGrange County Public Library for free indoor walking classes developed by Debra Palmer, PhD., of Rutgers University, in collaboration with Leslie Sansone. Come learn about this low impact workout you’ll be able to do in the comfort of your own home.  Receive a free instructional DVD after completing the 6 week session.  Enjoy healthy snack samples, recipes and nutrition information at each class session. Class size is limited to 10 participants. To register, contact the LaGrange County Public Library at 260-463-2841 x1030. For more information, email dponteco@purdue.edu If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact Ann Fremion prior to the meeting, at (260) 499-6334 or (888) EXT-INFO. The Second Saturday Book Club LaGrange County Public Library Saturday, February 14 11:00 a.m. This month, we’ll be discussing: The Circus in Winter by Cathy Day Come join us! We meet on the second Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. Stop by after your Saturday morning shopping! Leave the kids with Dad for an hour and come talk with other grown-ups! Meet new friends! Share your thoughts and ideas! For a list of our book club selections, past and present, visit: evergreen.lib.in.us/opac/extras/feed/bookbag/rss2-full/3203 (Please note: This is an adult reading group; you must be at least 16 to attend.) Craft Societies - New Bring your own materials and join a group of like-minded crafters! Polish your skills, learn from watching others, make new friends, and--of course--enjoy refreshments! Stitches & Scones LaGrange County Public Library Third Tuesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Needleworkers! Whatever fiber art you’re into--knitting, quilting, crochet, rug-hooking, lacemaking, spinning--bring it with you and join the group by the fireplace! At the first meeting, on January 20, librarian Amanda Wisler will bring a tatting shuttle and demonstrate how to “flip” your thread. Tea & Ink LaGrange County Public Library Fourth Saturday of each month 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Calligraphers! Bring your pens and paper, practice your technique, and talk fonts with other “letter-heads,” while enjoying an assortment of teas in the Community Room. Genealogy Assistance LaGrange County Public Library Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Volunteers from the LaGrange County Genealogical Society are available in the Genealogy Department Wednesdays to help the public with family history questions and challenges. DAR Genealogy Assistance LaGrange County Public Library Second Tuesday of each month 1:00p.m - 5:00 p.m. September Date: Tuesday, February 10 Volunteers from the LaGrange County DAR will be available in the Genealogy Department on the second Tuesday of the month to help the public with family history questions and challenges. Background courtesy of