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Camp Delaware: Film & History

In honor of Juneteenth, Francine and Mark Butler of the Community Arts Network will be here at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 13 to show their film Camp Delaware, about the 5th United States Colored Infantry Regiment, the Civil War regiment that trained there. These mostly Ohioan men trained in a segregated facility about 25 miles north of Columbus after the Emancipation Proclamation opened a way into the Union Army. Authentic speeches from key political figures of the era, personal letters from the troops, and evocative period music tell the story of Ohio’s African American Civil War soldiers, their contributions to the nation in their day, and their significance to us today. Learn more about the film: https://communityartsnetworkdoh.org/camp-delaware/

Papercraft Day

Join us anytime between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 18 for a day full of creativity, papercrafting, and fun! Hands-on papercraft activities, take-home projects, and snacks and refreshments, with lunch for kids provided at 12:30 pm. Perfect for craft lovers of all ages! Registration is requested; call or sign up online!

Diamond Art: Mandalas

It’s back! Come create diamond art mandalas, enjoy sweet treats, and listen to music on Thursday, June 25. Come at either 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm (or both!) and join the fun! Please call or register online.

Cardmaking Underground 

Join instructor Anna Geis at 5:30 pm on Thursday, June 18 to make three cards celebrating the summer reading theme! Class fee is $7/person; all supplies provided. Please register online or call by June 17!

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Read to win!! Pick up an adult reading challenge entry packet at the Summer Reading Kickoff on June 1 from noon to 2:00 pm or 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 begins June 1! See inside for more!

Senior Assistance with Val

Val Edwards from the Fulton County Senior Center will walk you through topics such as Medicare, senior assistance programs, and more! Call the Senior Center at 419-337-9299 to make an appointment for Thursday, June 18 between 10:00 am and noon.

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, June 27. 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 online.

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