COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. – Peabody Public Library, S.R. 205 in Columbia City, will offer the following classes in July:
SUMMER SOUNDS OF THE CITY
Saturday, July 11
6:00 PM
Bootleg in concert
at the Courthouse gazebo.
Bring your lawnchairs!
Refreshments will be available.
In case of rain, the concert
will be cancelled.
This is a free program.
Saturday, July 25
6:00 PM
Stardust Dance Band
in concert at the
Courthouse gazebo.
Bring your lawnchairs!
Refreshments will be available.
In case of rain, the concert
will be cancelled.
This is a free program.
ADULT DEPARTMENT
The History of Beading
Monday, July 6 2-4 PM
A journey through time highlighting the importance
of beads in history. A multimedia presentation
by Laura Hull.
Needle Tatting
Monday, July 6 5:30 PM
Learn to create beautiful lace patterns
using the needle technique $11 fee for
first time participation only.
Registration required.
BYOBeads
Wednesday, July 8 1-8 PM
Enjoy the company of other people who have
caught the beading bug! Stop in any time. An
instructor will be available to assist if you have questions.
One Stroke Painting
Wednesday, July 8 6-8 PM
Use your skills to create a painted metal tub.
Cost for this class is $30.00.
Teen Gaming
Friday, July 10 4-6 PM
Gaming is back! Enjoy Super Smash Brothers,
Rock Band and more.
Needle Tatting
Monday, July 13 5:30 PM
Learn to create beautiful lace patterns
using the needle technique $11 fee for
first time participation only.
Registration required.
Tai Chi for Adults
Wednesday, July 15 4:30 PM
The Fort Wayne Dance Collective presents a
class of beginning tai chi for relaxation and health.
One Stroke Painting
Wednesday, July 15 7-9 PM
A glass vase decorated with wild flowers is
today’s project.
Cost of this class is $25.00.
Just the Facts Book Club
Thursday, July 16 5:30 PM
This month’s selection is
“Escape” by Carolyn Jessop.
Quilting With Chloe
Thursday, July 16 6-8 PM
A supply list for the current project will be available
at the Circulation Desk, or a kit for $10.00 at the class.
Teen Gaming
Friday, July 17 4-6 PM
Gaming is back! Enjoy Super Smash Brothers,
Rock Band, Halo III and more.
Needle Tatting
Monday, July 20 5:30 PM
Learn to create beautiful lace patterns
using the needle technique $11 fee for
first time participation only.
Registration required.
Modern/Classics Book Club
Tuesday, July 21 Noon
This month’s selection is
“The Egg and I” by Betty MacDonald.
This is the inspiration for the Ma and Pa Kettle
movies of the 1940s and 1950s.
Computer Class
Basic Photo Editing
Wednesday, July 22 2-4 PM
Sarah Brenneman shows you how to edit
and print your digital photos using
free online software. Class size is limited.
Registration begins July 14th
Teen Gaming
Friday, July 24 4-6 PM
Gaming is back! Enjoy Super Smash Brothers,
Rock Band, Halo III and more.
Needle Tatting
Monday, July 27 5:30 PM
Learn to create beautiful lace patterns
using the needle technique $11 fee for
first time participation only.
Registration required.
Best Sellers Readers Book Club
Monday, July 27 6 PM
This month’s selection is “Cell”,
a spooky bestseller by Stephen King.
Leave your phone at home.
Brown Bag Best Sellers
Tuesday, July 28 12:10 PM
This month’s selection is “Cell”,
a spooky bestseller by Stephen King.
Leave your phone at home.
Economic Food Decisions
Wednesday, July 29 2-4 PM
Nutritionist Nancy Zummack discusses how
to eat healthy in lean economic times and still
retain a fat wallet.
Quilting With Chloe
Thursday, July 30 5:30 PM
A supply list for the current project will be available
at the Circulation Desk, or a kit for $10.00 at the class.
End of Summer Reading
Friday, July 31 1-6 PM
Bring the kids and enjoy hot dogs, chips,
games and all around fun.
CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT
Summer Reading Club - June 8 through July 31. Be Creative @ Your
Library with Gardening, Music, Painting, Sculpting, Jewelry, Dance,
Photography, and Food. For more details contact Peabody Public Library
(260)244-5541 or check online http://ppl.lib.in.us
Creative Adventures Story Times – Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM. Stories for the
younger children (7 & younger). Every Tuesday. Community readers share
their favorite books with the children followed by a creative snack.
Crafty Creations Thursdays – Thursdays between 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM.
Come show us your creative talents by making a craft with us. One craft
for ages 7 and younger and one for ages 8 and above.
Creative Play Date – Fridays @ 10:30 AM Ages 18 months & up. Play
Date is an informal, parent-supervised hour, a chance to get out of the
house and meet with friends in a welcoming atmosphere complete with toys
your kids don’t see everyday.
Tween Gaming – Fridays at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Ages 8 – 12. Limit 20.
Sign-up requested. Bring your friends for some friendly gaming with
board games and Wii.
Balloons with Christie – Wednesday, July 1 @ 1 PM and 2 PM. Two
Classes. Ages 7 & up. (7 & 8 year olds attend with parent). Limit 20.
Learn from the expert balloon sculpture Christie how to make animals,
flowers and hats from balloons.
Joni Walker Summer Art Camp – July 6, 8, 9, & 10. Ages 6 & up. $10.00
per student.
Limit 20 students. Register at the circulation desk. Session 1:
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM or Session 2: 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Beading Lanterns – Wednesday, July 8. Students grades 1st – 3rd @ 1:00
PM. Students grades 4th – 8th @ 2:30 PM. Students grades 1st – 8th @
4:00 PM. Limit 15 students per session. Registration requested.
Create a wonderful lantern to light the night from a canning jar with
Kathy.
Fort Wayne Dance Collective – Monday, July 13. Ages 5-8 (with parents)
from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Ages 9-12 (with parents) from 2:30 PM – 3:00
PM. Limit 20 per session. Sign-up requested. Learn creative movement
with the Fort Wayne Dance Collective.
Ceramic Painting with Steve – Wednesday July 15 @ 10:30 AM. Ages 5 and
up. Sign-up requested. Paint a ceramic ornament or magnet with the help
of Steve Hull.
Basic Photography with Jennifer - Monday, July 20 @ 10:30 AM and 2:00
PM. Ages 5 -12 years. Limit 10. Sign-up Requested. Learn basic
photography with Jennifer with an exhibit on Friday.
Decorating Fun with Frosting – Monday, July 27 @ 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM
Ages 6 and up. Limit 25. Sign-up requested. Learn creative cupcake
decorating. Create a cupcake masterpiece that might be too pretty to
eat!
Ronald McDonald – Friday, July 31 @ 11:00 AM. All ages.
End of Summer Reading Club Party! - Friday, July 31 from Noon – 3:00 PM. All ages. Food. Games. Face painting. Balloon animals. Fun!
