Library Corner - Jan. 11

Art Show — The Alexandrian Public Library Presents: 2012 Posey County Winter’s End Art Show! Celebrate the end of winter with a visit to the Alexandrian Public Library for the next in their Honoring Heroes of Posey County exhibit series on Feb. 17, 18 and 19.
This show promises to be a distinctly artful experience of original paintings, photographs, jewelry, prints and sculptures by dozens of local artists of all ages.
Participation in the exhibit will be limited to Posey county residents and the exhibitor must hold legal residence in the county at time of exhibit. Artists must provide a 3”x5” card for each item containing the following information: Title, Artist, Medium and Price. Only two items per artist will be accepted. Submissions from artists wishing to enter this show will be accepted beginning on Feb. 6 and no submissions will be accepted after Feb. 15.

Basic Knitting — On Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. Cheryl Carroll will teach casting on, knit and purl, and biding off techniques. No registration is necessary but space is limited.

Busy Hands — If you quilt, knit, do tatting, crochet, etc. come and join the fun Jan. 11 at 10 a.m.

Getting Started With eBooks — Learn how to download eBooks and audiobooks with our new OverDrive product at the Alexandrian Public Library on Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Feel free to bring your e-reader if you have one. No registration needed.

The Laughs and Crafts Club — Make it a new year’s resolution to join the Laughs and Crafts Club on Jan. 12 at 3:45 p.m. We welcome members old and new to our after school program that meets every Thursday at 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. You may sign up now.  New plans are being made for fun and interesting programs, but you can count on ... Always a craft, always a story, always a snack and always a good time. This is a special club featuring interactive stories, games, and crafts for kids who are in kindergarten through fifth grade. Registration required.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — The library will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of this day.

Adult Winter Reading Program — Our annual Adult Winter Reading Program gets underway on Jan. 17. For each APL book read or audio-book listened to; you may enter your name in a drawing for prizes.

Preschool Winter Reading Program — Beginning this Jan. 23, cuddle up with your little one and join our winter read-to-me program. This program challenges you to read 100 picture books or board books to your preschool child (ages birth to 5 years). That’s about 3.5 books a day. You may register at the youth desk or bookmobile.

Teen Time — Join us Jan. 23 at 3:30 p.m. for our bi-weekly T.A.B. Meetings. We will discuss programming, social networking and test our ideas. So stop by for a snack and some good times. This program is for those in grades 6 – 12 only.

Library Hours — Alexandrian Public Library is open Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. For more information about library services or to register for a library program call 838-3286 or visit www.apl.lib.in.us.