Prepare Valentine arrangements at Beach Library
Weekly Activity Details
Preschool Story Hour is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 10:30 a.m.
Also on Wednesday, a presentation on visiting Galapagos & the Amazon, 1:30 p.m.
Natural Beauty of the island on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 10:30 a.m.
Valentine Floral Arranging also on Thursday, at 1:30 p.m.
Vietnam presentation on Friday, Feb. 11, at 10:30 a.m.
Bringing Photography to Life also on Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Writing the Stories of Your Life class on Monday, Feb. 14, at 1:30 p.m.
Book Discussion, group meets on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m.
Also on Tuesday 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., Writers Class with Corinne Thwing.
Activity Details
Susan & Larry Bales share their adventure and what they learned about the Galapagos and the Amazon Feb. 9.
Local author Cahrles Sobczak shares the natural beauty of the islands with particular focus on Sanibel and Captiva on Feb. 10.
Enjoy a demo and prepare your own Valentine arrangement on Feb. 10. Pre-register and $10 materials fee.
Bert Kurland offers his appreciation for Vietnam on Feb. 11.
Linda & Tom Hicks share the basics of putting your pictures into a memorable DVD slideshow. In addition, just seeing their photography is worth making the time to enjoy this presentation on Feb. 11.
Anna Winthrow guides participants in creating personal narratives on Feb. 14. Pre-register.
Book Discussion looks at “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” by Helen Simonson as they meet Feb. 15.
Ideas and tips are shared by Corinne Thwing in the writer’s class on Feb. 15.
Upcoming Activities
Learn how to make environmentally friendly cloth bags from common items to be found at home on Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Pre-register and $3 materials fee. Each participant will make a bag to use.
Decrease chance of getting asthma with Bev Faber-Jenkins on Feb 17.
Conversational Spanish class with native speaker Wilda Gastelu on Feb 18 and 25. Pre-register.
Artist of the Month
Works this month come to us through the talent and courtesy of the Beach Art Association. Not only can one appreciate the accomplished work of these artists but one gets quick feel how the Art Association promotes the practice and appreciation of art. Artist works include ones from Lee Ackert, Fred Bushnell, Nancy Randall, Kathleen Taylor, Michele Barron Buelow, Pauline Healey, Avis Schmitz and Betty Weise.
African Display
The Senior Zone display case highlights African art provided through the kindness of Miffy Greer. One can enjoy the distinctive, dramatic styles that capture something of the elusive “spirit” of Africa. Under the case find two large size books “Africa Adorned” and “A Day in the Life of Africa”-feel free to pick these up and spend some time enjoying the art and commentary.
The case at the top of the stairs continues the African theme with focus on jewelry of Africa, also courtesy of Miffy.
Library Hours
When we are closed, a recorder gives the hours of operation, either on 765-8162 or on 765-8163. Except for holidays, we are open Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 to 5; and Saturday 9-1. We look forward to seeing you.