by: DeAngela McDougald
This Summer get involved at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library. There are several summer programs and classes beginning May 31st through August 7th.
Exercise Your Mind
Adults can exercise their mind by participating in the summer reading program for adults. Prizes are awarded to those who complete five, ten, and fifteen items. In addition to print titles and audio books, e-books count toward the completion of your reading goal. Random drawings also provide other opportunities to win prizes. Sign up in person or online at www.jclib.org. High school age youth and adults are welcome to participate.
Young People
Grade school youth can get in on the action with this summer’s Summer Reading Program at the library. This year has sports themes of “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” (preschool – grade 5) and “Get in the Game” (grades 6 – 12). The program begins May 31 and ends August 7. Registration can take place throughout the program and may be completed online at www.jclib.org or in person at the library. (Program is limited to 1 registration per person.) Prizes will be awarded as follows: Children ages 0 – 5 years: at 200 minutes of reading, 400 minutes, and 600 minutes; Children in grades K – 5: at 300 minutes of reading, 600 minutes, and 1000 minutes; Youth in grades 6 – 12: at 500 minutes of reading, 1000 minutes, and 1500 minutes .
Excel 101
If you need to sharpen up your computer skills, the library is offering a summer program on Microsoft Excel. Excel spreadsheets can be used to efficiently and quickly manage, sort, and organize data and therefore have many practical, everyday applications. This class will give an overview of Microsoft’s Excel program including vocabulary, sizing columns and rows, formatting cells, and how to use the Formula Bar and AutoSum. Interested participants need basic mouse and keyboarding skills for this class. The class is Wednesday, June 1st at 1 p.m. at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library, the registration deadline is May 31st.
Tatting – Making Lace
Tatting is a Victorian method of crafting handcrafted lace. It is constructed by creating a series of knots and loops on a tatting shuttle or tatting needles. Sign up to learn this ageless technique. Classes will be instructed by: Teri Pendergrass and Sue Carpenter. The cost for this is $10 and the class is Saturday, June 4th at 1 p.m. at Hobby Haven, 716 N. Adams Street. The registration deadline is May 28th. This is sponsored by the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library.
Cards and Paper Projects
Learn how to create your own hand-crafted items this summer. Seleise Barrett, a creative consultant for A Muse Studio can help you make these treasures in a quick and easy way! The cost for this is $7.50. Participants need to bring their own adhesive and scissors to the class on Thursday, June 9th at 6:15 p.m. at Hobby Haven, 716 N. Adams Street. The registration deadlineis June 2nd. This is also sponsored by the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library.
Mixed Media Canvas Art Class
Learn how to use several mixed media techniques in each class – stenciling, layering, stamping, various texture applications, gesso basics, decoupage and more. In each class you will create a themed 8” x 16” canvas that is ready to hang in your home or give as a gift. No prior experience is required and all supplies will be provided except pattern papers which allow you to customize to your own preference and décor. Instructor will have pattern papers available for purchase at the class. Heather Scott will be instructing this class. The cost is $25 plus the cost of pattern paper and it will be held on Friday, June 10th at 6:30 p.m. at Hobby Haven, 716 N. Adams Street. Registration deadline 5/27. Sponsored by the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library.
The Dorothy Bramlage Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day. The book drop will be open for your convenience. The library will reopen on Tuesday, May 31st at 9 a.m. for regular business hours.