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Athol Library News April 2018
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....Under the Library Umbrella! ABC Garden Group - Thursday, April 5, 6:30-8:30 pm Gentle Yoga - Wed's, April 4, 11, 18, & 25 - 11-12:00 am Chess Club - Thursdays, April 12 & 26, 4:30-5:30 pm Book Club - Wednesday, April 18, 4:00 pm What the Craft! - Wed, April 25, 4:30 pm Tech Help - By Appointment Storytime and IT Club - Tuesdays, 10:30am and 3:30pm
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🌷 Welcome April 🌷 🐣 Happy Easter 🐥
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Seed Bombs Wednesday, April 11, between 2-5pm Experience the fun of "guerilla gardening" by making your own seed bombs. Drop in anytime between 2-5 to make a few of these fun garden delights.
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Chess Club Thursdays, April 12 & 26, 4:30-5:45 pm Do you want to learn the game of chess? Need some practice and want to hone your skills? Come into our chess club taught by local Chess Guru Steven Gregg. Welcome to all ages and experience levels.
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Movie Showing & Discussion Wednesday, April 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m Seed: the Untold Story, Which Future Will You Grow? Join us to watch this remarkable movie about the vital need for seeds, including an educational discussion led by garden expert, Jessica Mannon.
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Tech Help! Got a new tablet? Need help with your iPhone? Stop by or call for an appointment to get technological assistance, including help with Overdrive E and Audio Books. We'll help you become a pro!
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ABC Garden Group Thursday, April 5, 6:30-8:30pm Designing a Meadow Garden Have you ever wanted a more carefree garden with a more natural look? Do you have a corner of the back yard that's hard to mow, but still needs a gardener's touch? Join the ABC Garden Group this month on Thursday, April 5th at 6:30 p.m. to learn all about Designing a Meadow Garden! Our guest speaker will be Beth Goodnight, a master gardener and landscape designer who has built a couple of her own meadow gardens and is eager to share her passion for meadow gardens with us.
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Gentle Yoga with Isabel Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 11:00 am Come experience the calming practice of yoga. It helps your body and your mind unwind and relax. Welcome to all ages and experience levels. Just bring your yoga mat.
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Citizen Vince
by Jess Walter
Beginning his witness-protection job at a doughnut restaurant in the week before the 1980 presidential election, small-time thief Vince Camden finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a local politician's troubles
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What the Craft!Wednesday, March 14, 4:30 pm - 6 pm Washer Necklaces Join us to make a wonderful piece of jewelry from an ordinary piece of hardware. Makes a great gift for someone you love, or keep for yourself! Please sign up at the front desk to reserve your spot.
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Little Renaissance Kids! Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 am; Geared to ages 3-6 Little Renaissance Kids- we’ll read stories together, and spend time exploring weekly topics like the ones listed below! April 3 - Math & Science April 10 - Art April 17 - Play April 24 - Around the World
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It Club! Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm Looking for an after school program that does “It” all from science and technology to art and adventures from some of your favorite books? Programs are geared to grades K-6. April 3: Bunnies, Eggs, Chocolate, Oh My! April 10: Celebrate National Poetry Month April 17: Be Kind 😊 April 24: Earth Day & National Jelly Bean Day!
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Focus on: Hygge Hygge's a word of Norwegian origin that’s used by the Danish to mean cozy, content, comfortable, companionable, and such. Want more hygge in your life? Check out the books below!
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The book of hygge : the Danish art of comfort, coziness, and connection
by Louisa Thomsen Brits
A full-color lifestyle guide to the centuries-old Danish art of togetherness and contentment shares advice for incorporating hygge practices into everyday life, from making coffee together at breakfast and sharing meals to sitting beside a fire or snuggling into bed with a good book.
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How to hygge : the Nordic secrets to a happy life
by Signe Johansen
A chef and writer who grew up in Norway—using the concept of “hygge,” which values the idea of cherishing yourself, celebrating experiences over possessions and being kind to yourself and others—presents a how-to guide that combines recipes, helpful tips and more for cozy living at home the Danish way.
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The little book of hygge : Danish secrets to happy living
by Meik Wiking
A guide to the Danish philosophy of well-being shares advice and ideas for taking healthy breaks, living in the moment, creating positive atmospheres, building relationships, and finding the richness of life in everyday small comforts
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Scandinavian classic baking
by Patricia Sinclair
Presents more than forty recipes for a variety of Scandinavian baked goods, including coffee breads, cakes, cookies, tarts, pastries, and traditional favorites
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Contact your librarian for more great books! Sign up for other newsletters and monthly book lists on different topics and genres sent right to your inbox!
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Meeting rooms are available at all libraries except for Harrison. They can be used for non-commercial, non-profit use. Meetings must be open to the public. Rooms are free, unless a special room configuration is requested at Post Falls. Check out our Meeting Room Policy or call your local library for m ore details.
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