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Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

An old gabled house with a bare tree in the foregroundRead and discuss some of the best in adult literature!

On Thursday, Octover 22nd, we'll discuss Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel, "The House of the Seven Gables," a story about a prominent New England family plagued by greed, vengeful acts and violent death as they suffer under a 200-year old curse. This meeting is open to all members of the public. We hope to see you there!

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Posted on October 20, 2009

Book Club

Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Read and discuss some of the best in adult literature!

An Hispanic woman cooking in her kitchenOn Thursday, November 19th, we'll discuss the book "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel. Tita is the youngest of three daughters born to Mama Elena, virago extraordinaire and owner of the de la Garza ranch. Tita falls in love with Pedro, but Mama Elena will not allow them to marry, since family tradition dictates that the youngest daughter remain at home to care for her mother. Instead, Mama Elena orchestrates the marriage of Pedro and her eldest daughter Rosaura and forces Tita to prepare the wedding dinner. What ensues is a poignant, funny story of love, life, and food which proves that all three are entwined and interdependent.

This meeting is open to all members of the public. We hope to see you there!


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Posted on October 20, 2009

Book Club

Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Read and discuss some of the best in adult literature!


Autumn treesOn Thursday, February 25th, we'll discuss the novel "A Walk to Remember" by Nicholas Sparks. It's 1958, and rebellious, 17-year old Landon Carter is about to discover true love. Unfortunately, it's for Jamie Sullivan, the plain, Bible-toting daughter of a Baptist minister. Balancing humor and sentiment, this story explores the miraculous power of first love and the destiny of star-crossed lovers.


This meeting is open to all members of the public. We hope to see you there!

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Posted on January 19, 2010

Book Club

Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Read and discuss some of the best in adult literature!

The silouhette of a woman before the sunset with the image of a clock face superimposed over the skyOn Thursday, March 25th, we'll discuss the novel "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger. Henry De Tamble is a Chicago librarian with "Chrono Displacement" disorder; at random times, he suddenly disappears without warning and finds himself in the past or future, usually at a time or place of importance in his life. This leads to some wonderful paradoxes. From his point of view, he first met his wife, Clare, when he was 28 and she was 20. She ran up to him exclaiming that she'd known him all her life. He, however, had never seen her before. But when he reaches his 40s, already married to Clare, he suddenly finds himself time travelling to Clare's childhood and meeting her as a 6-year-old. This clever and inventive tale works on three levels: as an intriguing science fiction concept, a realistic character study and a touching love story.

This meeting is open to all members of the public. We hope to see you there!

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Posted on March 5, 2010

Babygarten

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 2:10pm - 3:00pm

Do you have a baby or toddler and live the the Scandinavia area? If so, Babygarden is for you!


During Babygarten, infants and children under 2-years of age and their caregivers will share nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, bounces and books, and enjoy a free-play period afterwards! This program is designed to nurture the bond between caregiver and child, and to provide the caregiver with language enriching activities that they can continue at home with their child.


Babygarten is a free program, available to all members of the public. No registration is necessary.


Babygarten takes place at the Scandinavia Public Library at 2:10 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

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Posted on May 20, 2010

Toddle Tales

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am

Children playing togetherChildren age 2-4 and their caregivers are invited to this program that incorporates age-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and activities in a kid-friendly environment. Toddle Tales are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. and are about 30 minutes long followed by play time. Younger and older children are welcome as well and may participate as they are able to.

Clip art courtesy FCIT.

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Posted on May 20, 2010

Babygarten

Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 2:10pm - 3:00pm
Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 2:10pm - 3:00pm

Do you have a baby or toddler and live the the Scandinavia area? If so, Babygarden is for you!

During Babygarten, infants and children under 2-years of age and their caregivers will share nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, bounces and books, and enjoy a free-play period afterwards! This program is designed to nurture the bond between caregiver and child, and to provide the caregiver with language enriching activities that they can continue at home with their child.

Babygarten is a free program, available to all members of the public. No registration is necessary.

Babygarten takes place at the Scandinavia Public Library at 2:10 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Clip art courtesy FCIT.

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Posted on May 27, 2010

Adult Lecture Series: Travels in South India

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 10:30am - 11:30am

Woman wearing garlands standing next to manThis summer, the Scandinavia Public Library will feature a lecture series for our adult patrons. These programs will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday mornings, immediately following Community Coffee.

"Travels in South India" by Sue Vater Olsen. Our library director spent a month on the Asian subcontintent last winter, and returned with stories, slides and more!

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Posted on May 20, 2010

Toddle Tales

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am

Children playing togetherChildren age 2-4 and their caregivers are invited to this program that incorporates age-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and activities in a kid-friendly environment. Toddle Tales are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. and are about 30 minutes long followed by play time. Younger and older children are welcome as well and may participate as they are able to.

Clip art courtesy FCIT.

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Posted on May 20, 2010

Babygarten

Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 2:10pm - 3:00pm
Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 2:10pm - 3:00pm

Do you have a baby or toddler and live the the Scandinavia area? If so, Babygarden is for you!

During Babygarten, infants and children under 2-years of age and their caregivers will share nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, bounces and books, and enjoy a free-play period afterwards! This program is designed to nurture the bond between caregiver and child, and to provide the caregiver with language enriching activities that they can continue at home with their child.

Babygarten is a free program, available to all members of the public. No registration is necessary.

Babygarten takes place at the Scandinavia Public Library at 2:10 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Clip art courtesy FCIT.

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Posted on May 27, 2010
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