From the desk of Susan Knight, FCPLD director
Closure: Library will be closed on July 5th in observance of Independence Day.
Expanded Services: The Libraries are open for “Grab-&-Go: services. Patrons may enter the buildings to select books, movies, magazines, etc. Computers are available. Brookville’s study rooms are available. Toys, and video gaming systems are NOT available. Social distancing is encouraged.
Meeting Rooms: Room capacity is reduced. Laurel’s meeting room accommodates 6, Brookville’s flex room holds 10, and Brookville’s large meeting room seats 20. Call to make reservations.
Summer Reading: Reading programs run through July 31st. Turn in reading logs for chances to win prizes. All ages are invited to participate.
Brookville’s Totspot Storytime: Mrs. Profitt holds storytime at 10:00. Mrs. Herbert conducts storytime at 1:00 on Mondays. Mrs. Profitt will continue to host virtual programs. Check our Facebook page for updates.
Friends of the Library Book Sale: The Sale opens at Brookville around noon on Wed., June 30, and continues until noon on Sat., July 3. Open during operating hours M-F, abbreviated Sat. hours.
Floral Fantasy: Join Emily Wendel as she walks you through the process of creating a professional and affordable floral arrangement with real flowers. All supplies provided. Sign-up limited to 10 adults per session. Laurel: Wed, June 30, 5:30pm – 6:30pm. RSVP at 765-698-2582, or evelyn@fclibraries.org.
Laurel Family Story Night: Join us for a short story, craft, and snack. Thursdays, July 1, 15, 22, and 29.
Laurel Kids’ Movie: Every Friday in July features a different movie. On July 2, join our heroine as she searches for a fire-breathing creature! Weekly at 1:00.
Drop-In Craft: Make a “dream” sachet to put under a pillow. Create your own scent using dried flowers and essential oils. Not only could it help with sleep, but should make your pillows smell amazing. This will be a drop-in craft held in Brookville’s Teen Area on July 7, and Laurel’s on July 8.
Mermaids & Dragons Kids’ Crafts: Make Mermaid Headbands and Dragon Marionettes. July 7, 2:00 -3:00, Brookville’s Children’s Programming Room.
Tales about Tails: Join Kristie Ridgway, Interpretive Naturalist from Mounds State Recreation Area, to learn about Indiana’s wildlife. She will have live reptiles and amphibians and many tales to tell about these fascinating creatures! RSVP at (765) 698-2582. Sign-up is limited to 25. Laurel, Thurs., July 8, 2:00 – 3:00.
Take-and-Make Crafts: Stop and pick up a take-and-make craft kit. Available at both libraries, at Brookville, they are located by the Children’s area. Available until gone.
Laurel Temporary Exhibit: Laurel’s display case features cookie jars from Mike and Kate Pope’s impressive collection. The jars may inspire you to start your collection or to check out a cookbook to test new cookie recipes to fill your own jar.
Teen Gaming: We’re exploring reinstating a teen gaming program. Participants would be limited due to social distancing concerns. If interested in participating, please contact joey@fclibraries.org.
StoryWalks®: The StoryWalk® continues at the Mounds State Rec Area’s Wildlife Wander Trail with a new title: In the Trees, Honey Bees by Lori Mortensen. The trail is .75 miles long and is perfect for families of all ages. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-HubbardLibrary. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Newspapers Sought: Our History Department is interested in obtaining copies of not-so-common local newspapers including the Andersonville Herald, Four Counties Herald, the Leucht Thurm (the German newspaper in Brookville), The Monthly Visitor (yes, that was really the newspaper’s name), The Messenger (from Metamora), and the Oldenburg Democratic Herald. If you have copies you would like to donate, or know where we can purchase copies, please call Julie at the Brookville Library, 765-647-4031.