Cherokee County Public Library Presents New Programs

Library Press Release               5/7/2015

 

  1. Something new is springing up… Brown Bag is going Green!

 

       The library is hosting a monthly lunchtime series of gardening tips and techniques.

 

       “Plant Propagation Primer” with Master Gardener and Cherokee Rose Garden Club member

                   Dr. John Holbrook

Thursday, May 21                                12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.

Just bring your lunch—drinks and dessert are on the library!

 

                   “Preserving the Harvest” with Master Food Preservationist Edna Jennings

Thursday, June 18                               12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.

 

  1. Story Time Programs Summer Storytime begins June 2. Tuesdays at 9:30. Preschool—Early Elementary.

 

  1. Reading Around Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month from 12:00—1:00.

Upcoming selections–        June:    Star Witness by D. W. Buffa

July:     Any book by Nicholas Sparks

 

  1. Genealogy Classes! Track down your family tree with Jessie Whittaker and Louise Wright

Next session begins June 1; Six-week Monday sessions are held throughout the year. Sign-up and materials fee required; call or visit the library to sign up.

 

  1. Cloud Farrow teaches Art Class Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bring 2 #2 pencils and an 8 X 10 sketchbook.

 

  1. Low Vision support group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 10:00. This meeting is open to the public and features special guest speakers.

           

            May 19: Tabath Royal—A Change without Changing

            June 16: Trip to Canyon JSU Fieldschool and Fort Payne

            July 21: Special Guest Speaker

           

  1. Sew Joyful Quilting Circle Thursdays from 10:00—12:00.

 

  1. Cherokee County, Alabama Genealogical Society meets the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10-12.

 

Coming in May—Summer Reading Programs for Preschool—Elementary children “Every Hero has a Story”

For teens 12-18 it’s “Unmask!” Starts the same day, special prizes for teen readers.

Read books to win prizes and attend special during the summer. Sign up begins Friday, May 29.

Friday, May 29: Tommy Johns with “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape!” 10:00 a.m.

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