With the holiday season fast approaching, the Kewanee Public Library is announcing some changes in their hours. On Wednesday Nov. 22, the library will close at 5 pm and reopen Saturday, Nov. 25 at 9 am. December will see a few more changes, and the staff is asking patrons to check back for updated hours. Here’s a list of November activities and events:
Steamboatin’ Down the Mississippi with Mark Twain
On Nov. 15 at 6 pm, Brian “Fox” Ellis will be here for his “Steamboatin’ Down the Mississippi with Mark Twain” program where he will step into the shoes of Captain Henry Detweiler, a friend of Abraham Lincoln and a steamboat captain for 30 years in the mid-1800’s, and discuss Mark Twain’s craft, his life as a writer, and his boyhood in Hannibal, Missouri.
Financial Adulting 101 – Nov. 16 at 2 pm
Has the economy hit you with budget blunders, credit crises, or savings struggles? Stop in Nov. 16 at 2 pm for our Financial Adulting 101 program to learn tips and tricks to help you manage your money, even through hard times.
Christmas Florals with Sue Sagmoen – Nov. 30
Back by popular demand Sue Sagmoen will return on Nov. 30 to demonstrate how to arrange Christmas florals. There will be two meeting times, 2 pm and 6 pm. Class size is limited, so sign up early.
Henry County Genealogical Society
The library will host the monthly meeting of the Henry County Genealogical Society. Each month, the group welcomes a new presenter to present on a topic related to parts of local little-known histories, how to begin researching your genealogy, and more. Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the week at 1:30 pm in the Library’s Community Room. In the next meeting, on Nov. 27, Angie Snook will be to here present a program on Augustana College, and we’ll be celebrating the Society’s 40th Anniversary.
Adult Book Club – Monday, Nov. 20 at 2 and 6 pm
The next meeting date of the Adult Book Club is Oct. 16, where they will be discussing “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman. As always, two meetings will be held at 2 pm and 6 pm; attendees are invited to attend whichever time works the best. Attendees of the 6 pm meeting should enter the building through the elevator entrance located on the north side of the building on First street. Not comfortable coming in to pick up a copy? The library continues to offer curbside pick-up; simply call ahead for a pick up.
Young Adult Programming In-House and Grab ‘n Go
With everyone’s busy schedule, the library is making it to attend the young adult programs. Each month, they plan to have an in-house craft, spread across several days to let you pick the best time for you, along with a separate grab ‘n go craft. Stop in Nov. 16, 17, 21, or 22 between the hours of 3 pm and 6 pm for the Turkey Rocks craft. And don’t forget to stop in any day in November to pick up our new Grab ‘n Go, Pipe Cleaner Beaded Corn, while supplies last.
Recipe Round-Up – 2nd Tuesday at Noon
Don’t forget about Recipe Round-Up. If you’ve never been a part of Recipe Round-Up, don’t panic; it’s simple to join. All you need to do is find a recipe matching our theme of the month. Cook it, and bring it, along with copies of your recipe, in to share when we meet. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at noon. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 12 pm – 2 pm. This month’s theme is soup.
Creativity @ the Carnegie
Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch or quilting? Come and join us at the Kewanee Public Library in the Community Room on the second Tuesday of each month from 4 pm to 6 pm. This is an adult group sponsored by the Friends of the Kewanee Public Library for those who would like to enjoy the comradery of others while creating their own fiber projects. The next meeting will be Nov. 14. For more information, contact us at 852-4505.
Youth Programming
We will once again be hosting our Annual Storybook Pumpkin Display. Starting two weeks before Halloween, we’d like to invite families to decorate a pumpkin as their favorite book character for us to display through the holiday. Please note: as the pumpkins will be on display in a heated environment, we do ask that you do not bring in carved pumpkins.
Our story times continue to be as popular as ever, and we’re so happy to be able to continue sharing some of our favorite stories, sing songs, and learn some action rhymes with each of our attendees.
Toddler Story Time will continue through Oct. 31 before taking a short break and beginning again on Nov. 7. Caregivers of children from newborn to two-years-old, can stop in Tuesdays at 10:30 am to take part in Baby & Toddler Time. Everyone is invited to stick around afterward to explore our newly revamped play room.
Preschool Story Time will also continue through Oct. 31 before breaking for a week and returning on Nov. 7. Caregivers of children aged two- to four-years-old, can stop in at 11:30 am to take part. Stick around afterward to spend time with our sensory toy collection. We will once again be hosting two in-house crafts geared toward our different age groups. The young crowd and their caregivers are invited to come in Nov. 15, 16, and 17 from 2 to 6 pm or Nov. 18 from 9 am to 1 pm. We’ll be making coffee filter turkeys.
For our slightly older crowd, we will be making sand art turkeys on Nov. 8, 9, and 10 from 2 to 6 pm or Nov. 11 from 9 am to 1 pm. Don’t forget about our grab n’ go crafts! The newest will be available starting Nov. 1. Stop in to grab a kit to make your own turkey caller while supplies last.
For more information on any of the above-mentioned programs or to see what services are offered at your library, you can call 852-4505 or visit us on the web at www.kewaneelibrary.org. You can also email the library at reference@kewaneelibrary.org with any questions.
