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Tuesday, August 03, 2010 |
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6:00 PM
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| RACE CAR EXHIBITION |
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Library Front Lawn |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
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Travis "Tiny" Krum & Kaitie “Krash” Krum race in the CyberStock division at the Kalamazoo Speedway and will be exhibiting their race cars on Tuesday, August 3, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on the front lawn of the library. Bring the whole family to this free event! Stop by for an autograph and get your picture taken with the drivers! No registration necessary.
Rain date Wednesday, August 4, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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6:30 PM
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| MEDIEVAL MYSTERIES |
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Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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We are thrilled to
host Melvin Starr, local author of the Hugh de Singleton medieval
surgeon mystery series. Mel will take us through his trials as a rookie
writer seeking an agent, and also discuss the medieval mysteries genre.
He has has spent many years teaching history, and has studied
medieval surgery
and medieval English. Copies of his books will be available for purchase. Registration for this free program is required at 343-7747 or click here
to register.
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Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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10:00 AM
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| LIBRARY CLOSED FOR STAFF APPRECIATION DAY |
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Saturday, September 04, 2010 |
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10:00 AM
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| LIBRARY CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY |
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Monday, September 06, 2010 |
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10:00 AM
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| LIBRARY CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY |
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010 |
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6:00 PM
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| LEARN TO MAKE PAPER BEADS |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Local paper and fiber
artist, Barb Stewart, will show you how to make beads using scrapbook
paper. We will also decorate scrapbook paper. Barb has taught many
workshops and directed craft shows. She is a member of the Handmade
Paper Guild of Southwest Michigan. Ages 16 & over. We only have
space for 12 participants! Registration required. Call 343-7747 or click
here to register.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010 |
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6:30 PM
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| BEGINNING SPINNING |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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A free workshop on Beginning Spinning will be
offered by the Weavers Guild on Wednesday, October 13 at 6:30 pm.
Suitable for ages 16 and over. We have room for 12 participants only!
Registration required at 343-7747,
or click here to register.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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5:00 PM
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| TILLERS INTERNATIONAL |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Pam Francis will offer a condensed
version of her day-long class on Home
Herbals on Wednesday, October 27 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Learn to
grow, harvest, prepare and use herbs. Learn about teas, poultices and
tinctures. This class is designed to be a fun learning experience about
the awesome plants that are most widely available throughout the country
to provide relief from wounds and complaints that are easily healed
naturally. Tillers International is based in Scotts, Michigan, whose
goal is "Encouraging an attitude of
experimentation to produce more
local food with less global fuel." Registration required at 343-7747 or click
here to register.
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Tuesday, November 02, 2010 |
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6:00 PM
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| COOKING WITH CHEF ERIC |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Head Chef Eric Gillish from downtown Kalamazoo's Union
Cabaret & Grill is back with 3 more tantalizing recipes which he
will prepare on-site. Eric participated in the very successful Ministry
with Community fundraiser last spring and is very active in local
events. We had a great time last fall, so reserve your spot now! Free
program but registration required at 343-7747
or click
here to register.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010 |
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6:30 PM
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| JAPANESE BRAIDING (KUMIHIMO) |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Nancy Crampton of the
Weavers Guild will show you how to create braids and cords using the
ancient art of Kumihimo in this free workshop. Suitable for ages 16 and
older. Space for 12 participants only. Call 343-7747, or click here to register.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010 |
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5:00 PM
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| LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:00 FOR THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY |
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Thursday, November 25, 2010 |
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10:00 AM
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| LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY |
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Friday, November 26, 2010 |
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10:00 AM
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| LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY |
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Tuesday, December 07, 2010 |
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6:30 PM
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| 3D SNOWFLAKE WORKSHOP (again) |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
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Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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We still get requests for this workshop, so we'll do it again! And
we've got some dazzling new ideas for holiday snowflakes! Room for 12
people only. Registration required at 343-7747 or click here to register.
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Friday, December 24, 2010 |
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10:00 AM
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| LIBRARY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE |
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Saturday, December 25, 2010 |
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10:00 AM
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| LIBRARY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY |
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Friday, December 31, 2010 |
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2:00 PM
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| LIBRARY CLOSES AT 2:00 FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE |
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011 |
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6:30 PM
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| SMALL PROJECT FELTING |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Dawn Edwards of the
Weavers Guild is offering a free workshop on small project felting.
Suitable for ages 16 and over. 12 participants only. Registration
required at 343-7747 or click
here to register.
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