Library Lines: Get your sewing swing on
Another session of Saturday Sewing classes begins 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Sewing class is offered to anyone 9 years or older from beginner to expert. Use the library sewing machines or bring your own. The cost is $30, which includes instruction for four classes and all the materials are provided. Classes are offered 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Students may bring a project to work on or just arrive and Kimberly will assist with learning the basics to advanced techniques. This is also an opportunity to use our studio space to spread out and complete that project you’ve been meaning to finish. Registration is required, please call or stop by the library to register.
Drawing classes are scheduled to begin 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7, ages 9 and up are welcome to join us in the studio for another four-week Monday Drawing series. The cost for the drawing class series which includes all materials and instruction for the four classes is $20. Registration is required and space is limited, so sign up today.
Family Fun Day at the Cheboygan County Fair is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7. Children are encouraged to visit the Cheboygan Library table in the Quonset Hut and select a free children's book sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Our Friends group of volunteers are like-minded individuals that love books and care about Cheboygan. They improve our community by raising funds to support ongoing library programs and services as well as providing a positive impact on young readers through the Gift of Reading program. We hope to see you at the fair.
The library passport program prizes have arrived. This fun family or individual adventure begins when you visit neighboring libraries and collect stamps at six participating libraries to earn a prize. Peruse collections at several Northern Michigan libraries, check out materials if you choose then when you’re done, bring items to your home library and we will ensure those items are returned to where they originated from. This is yet another unique way to keep kids excited about books and reading throughout the summer.
Buzz over to the library at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, for an engaging educational honey bee presentation performed by beekeeper Don Snoeyink from Thornapple Woodlands LLC. Don is passionate about bees and educating people about the importance of honey bee colonies. He will discuss the three types of bees in a hive and their respective roles. Find out answers to questions like, how do bees pollinate? What is the importance of pollination for our food supply? Understand how honey is harvested and why it is used for more than just putting on toast. Participants can safely view live honey bees in an observation hive. There will also be an opportunity to make a hand-rolled beeswax candle to take home. This free program is appropriate for good listeners ages five through adult. Registration is required for candle making as supplies are limited. Call 231-627-2381 or buzz into the library to register.
Our summer reading finale party was a huge success! Katy BEE entertained, prizes were awarded, and fun was had by all. Thank you to the many readers who turned in reading logs, participated in special events throughout the summer reading program, crafted with us and celebrated at the finale party. Thank you to the parents, grandparents, and families for bringing kids to participate in our library programs. There is plenty of summertime left, grab a book, and relax outdoors in your hammock or lawn chair and enjoy the warm breezes of summer.
— Paula Jewell is program director of the Cheboygan Area Public Library.
This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Library Lines: Get your sewing swing on
