While we have always had activities throughout the school year for both children and adults, we have recently hired a new programmer, Bradan Canon, who is doing lots of new and fun things, especially with the kids in those in-between ages. There has been a lot of enthusiasm about the new Lego Club, the Dungeons and Dragons group, and the Retro Games club. Bradan has written his own article about the things he has planned for the month of May. Please see his article for more information.  

Last year was our first year to hold the Medieval Fair in the library pavilion and the north parking lot, and we had more attractions and more vendors than ever before.  

This year’s Medieval Fair will again be held at the library pavilion on May 4^th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  There will be Celtic music provided by Emily Ann Thompson’s Band from noon until 1 p.m., and a Royal Falconer presentation at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. We will again have displays and examples of aspects of Medieval life, as well as vendors. Come dressed for the occasion, for extra fun.

On May 25 at 11 a.m. Jim Griffin will be in the Library Community Room to talk about the “Good Ole Days” of Owen County.  Jim has spoken at the library before, and he is an enjoyable speaker. Come join us to reminisce, or to learn some history of the community in earlier days.  

Regular Kids Programs:  

Mondays at 4:30 p.m. - LEGO club. All ages.

Tuesdays at 10 a.m. - Cuddle Up Storytime, geared toward ages 0-3 and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. 

Wednesdays at 11 a.m. - Homeschool Storytime (May 15 will be the last one for the school year. Storytime will resume in August.) 

Thursdays at 10 a.m. - Fun with Friends Preschool Storytime, geared toward ages 3-5.

Fridays at 4 p.m. - Dungeons and Dragons, for ages 9+ (younger with parental approval.)

Regular Adult Programs:  

Watercolor Class with Zoe Dean - The first Friday of every month, 2 p.m.

Crafts with BJ - May 1^st, 15^th, and 20^th from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Cupcakes and Canvas - Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. Must sign up as spots are limited.

Creative Journal Making - Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m.

Book Club - Wednesday, May 22 at 1 p.m. Pick up this month’s book at the front desk.

Caregiver Support Group - Every Wednesday from 12:00-1:30 p.m.  

Bookmobile Public Stops Schedule:

Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Whitehall Holiness Church; 5:00-6:00 p.m., Freedom Baptist Church

Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Cunot Community Center; 4:30-5:30 p.m., Coal City Community Volunteer Fire Department.

Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Kingston Ridge Apartments, Gosport; 4:45-5:45 p.m., downtown Gosport.

Fridays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Greenbriar Apartments, Spencer; 1:35-2:30 p.m., Sweet Owen Manor, Spencer.

Coming next month:

“Adventure starts at Your Library” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading in June and July. All ages are welcome to participate.