Wyoming teen artist donates artwork to library

Talented young sketch artist Iris Carpenter sent a print of her work as a gift to the Canyon Lake Library this week, according to Branch Manager Amanda McLaughlin. “We will soon be featuring the art in the library’s Young Adult section,” Amanda said. “Iris sent the artwork all the way from Gillette, Wyoming!”

Toddler Story Time will meet on March 2 at 11:00 a.m. The program is led by volunteer Gretchen Blackford in the Kid’s Cove (Children’s Section) and includes a craft, a story and interactive songs.

Pre-School Story Time will meet today, Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m. Led by librarian Miss Ginny, Pre-School Story Time features live piano and interactive songs at each meeting.

“This Story Time will be extra sweet in celebration of Valentine’s Day,” Amanda said.

Play Day will meet on Feb. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. A collaboration with local business, Mentoring Tiny Humans, this program is a free-form party for young children of all abilities and their parents/caregivers. Play Day features a craft, a story, sensory play time and light refreshments.

Knitting and Crochet Crafters takes place on February 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Crafters of any skill level are welcome to join the fun and loaner tools are available for newcomers.

Tech Time is a program in which patrons age 18 or older of any skill level may come in to have their questions about the internet, tech or their devices answered by the Tech Tutor, an expert with over 15 years of experience in the field. Interested patrons should make a Saturday appointment at the library’s Circulation Desk. Patrons are encouraged to bring in their devices (such as laptops, smart phones or tablets) to their appointment.

Adult Book Club will meet on Feb. 24 at 4:00 p.m. The title of February’s book is Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez. The library provides discussion questions relating to the month’s pick and light refreshments at each Adult Book Club meeting. Newcomers are always welcome.

Roots 2 Grow Homework Help, in which teens earn volunteer credit by assisting younger students in their studies is now by appointment. Grade-school-aged children needing help in certain subjects can make an appointment for individualized homework help by calling the library during normal business hours.

Boy Scout Troop #2011 is collecting e-waste at the library from now until March 6. The troop is collecting small electronics to recycle, such as inkjet and laser printer cartridges, cell phones, tablets, eBook readers, GPS, PDAs, video game consoles, handheld video games , etc., and are asking that they be dropped off at the library between now and March 6. Proceeds from the recycling drive will benefit Troop #2011’s summer camp transportation costs. Large electronics such as printers, computers, and televisions cannot be accepted.

The library will be closed on Monday, in observance of President’s Day. Book drops will be available during this time for any patrons wishing to return their items.

The week-long Spring Book Sale begins March 7 where patrons may purchase a bag of books of their choosing for $1.00 (regularly $3.00). All proceeds go toward library programs. Sales are made possible by the Friends of the Canyon Lake Library.

In N Out Cover to Cover reading program begins March 7. Kids may sign up at the circulation desk to be rewarded with a free In N Out hamburger or cheeseburger for reaching weekly reading goals.

“The library’s Maker Space will soon feature cute and cuddly monsters to make and take home,” Amanda said.