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THE PAGETURNER


July 2026

Cardmaking: Technique

Join instructor Anna Geis at 5:30 pm on Thursday, July 16 to make three cards using embossing and other techniques. Class fee is $8/person; all supplies provided. Register online or call by July 15!

 

Tai Chi

Join Mark Butler, a certified instructor of Tai Chi and Qi Gong, to learn more about Tai Chi between 10:00 am and noon on Saturday, July 25. Mark will cover health benefits, breathing and movement, forms, and creating your own Tai Chi practice. Dress comfortably and bring drinking water. Wear sturdy, flexible footwear; no sandals or flip flops. To register, call or visit our website.

 

Papercraft Day

Join us anytime between 10:30 am and 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 9 for a day full of papercrafting, creativity, and fun! Hands-on papercraft activities, take-home projects, and snacks and refreshments, with lunch provided at 12:30 pm. Perfect for craft lovers of all ages! Registration is requested; call or sign up online!

 

Lunches for Kids at the library from 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm every weekday until August 5. Meals for up to 25 kids provided by Swanton Alumni Foundation & other local sponsors.

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Read to win!! Pick up an adult reading challenge entry packet at the front desk anytime we are open. Fill out a short form for each book you read or listen to and drop it into the big clear jar near the front desk. Each week we will draw from the entries submitted the previous week for winners of a pie! All entries will then be entered into a drawing for a variety of grand prizes on August 10.

 

Summer Reading Program for all youth continues! See inside for more!

 

Diamond Art: Celebrate 250

It’s back! Come create diamond art celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, enjoy sweet treats, and listen to music on Thursday, July 23. Come at either 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm (or both!) and join the fun! Please call or register online.

 

Adult Book Clubs

Pick up copies of either book at the front desk.

  • Gretchen’s Book Club: Join the local book club at 5:30 pm on Thursday, July 9 to discuss The Dog Stars by Peter Heller. 
  • Book Discussion Club: Join the library book club on Monday, July 20 at 6:00 pm to discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

 

The library will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.

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