Weekly Newsletter Emails

Each Monday the director sends out a Weekly Newsletter via email with information on what is happening at the library, along with a list of new books and materials added to the collection in the past week. If you would like to receive the newsletter, please subscribe below.

Monday, March 10, 2025

Mon Mar 10 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Mon Mar 10 at 2:00 Yarnworks Social Club

Tues Mar 11at 1:00 Tuesday Quilters

Tues Mar 11 at 2:15 Chair Yoga

Wed Mar 12 at 10:15 Story Time

Wed Mar 12 at 11:30 Scones & Tomes

Wed Mar 12 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Wed Mar 12 at 2:00 ISU Extension- Seed Starting

Wed Mar 12 at 2:30 Early Out Activities - Marshmallow Fun- for grades 3^rd-6^th

Thur Mar 13 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub

Thur Mar 13 at 2:15 Chair Yoga

Thur Mar 13 at 5:30 Yarnworks Social Club

Fri Mar 14 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Mon Mar 17 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Mon Mar 17 at 2:00 Book Club

Mon Mar 17 at 5:30 Chat n Chew

Tues Mar 18 at 1:00 Tuesday Quilters

Tues Mar 18 at 2:15 Chair Yoga

Wed Mar 19 at 10:15 Story Time

Wed Mar 19 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Wed Mar 19 at 2:00 Around the World – Vietnam with Ellie Schafer

Wed Mar 19 at 2:30 Early Out Activities with Jenny - Dig into Iowa’s Ag

Thur Mar 20 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub

Thur Mar 20 at 2:15 Chair Yoga

Fri Mar 21 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

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Yarnworks Social Club:

Join us today Monday, March 10 at 2:00 and Thursday, March 13 at 5:30 for a fun and informal get-together for crocheters and knitters! We meet monthly on the 2nd Monday at 2:00 and the 2nd Thursday at 5:30 to knit, crochet, socialize and enjoy a hot beverage.

Someone is available to answer questions or show you how to get started. We have yarn and hooks and needles you can use, or bring your own supplies and projects to work on.

Book Clubs:

Join us Wednesday, March 12 at 11:30 for our informal book club Scones & Tomes. We share and discuss the books we have read lately while enjoying a sweet treat and a hot beverage. Attendees always get ideas for great books to add to their reading lists. Newcomers are always welcome.

Join our Monday Book Club Monday, March 17 to discuss If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won’t) by Betty White, while enjoying a hot beverage. We will also hand out next month’s selection The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.

Our Chat & Chew Book Club also meets Monday, March 17 at 5:30. This is an informal group that gathers to discuss books we have been reading lately or have heard about, while munching on a snack. Please join us for either group – newcomers are always welcome!

Seed Starting- ISU Extension:

Growing your own Garden Transplants. Join the Iowa State Extension on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:00, as we discuss seed starting. Learn what it takes to successfully grow your garden seedlings to transplant outdoors.

Early-Out Program:

Join Miss Sue for our Early Out program on Wednesdays at 2:30.

March 12- Marshmallow Fun- for grades 3^rd-6^th

March 19- Dig into Iowa’s Ag with Jenny- for grades 3^rd-6^th

Around the World in 8 Months: Vietnam

Join Laurie in exploring a new country each month! We'll sample cuisine and learn about the countries from people who have lived or visited there.

Our next destination is Vietnam with Ellie Schafer on Wednesday, March 19 at 2:00.

UNI DEMENTIA SIMULATION HOUSE:

UNI has created an innovative hands-on learning experience for the community in the Dementia Simulation House, a home where individuals use goggles, headphones and gloves to experience what it’s like to live with dementia.

It focuses on educating individuals about Alzheimer's and other dementias, increasing empathy for those living with dementia, and empowering care partners.

Please join us Wednesday, March 26 at 2 pm to learn more!

Winter Blues Boredom Buster:

Join Laurie Thursday, March 27 at 5:30-7:00 for a Puzzle Challenge.

Snack, Drinks and games provided.

Please stop at the library for more information.

Quilting Group:

Do you love to quilt? Would you like to learn more? Are you stuck and need help from fellow quilters? Or do you just need space to spread out? Join our Tuesday Quilters Group! This is a lively, talented group that gets together every Tuesday at 1:00 to quilt and share ideas and tips.

The library has 7 sewing machines available to use – no need to lug your own around!

We also have irons and ironing boards, lots of fabric, and a cutter and accessories to share! We also have an AccuQuilt Ready Set Go! Ultimate Fabric Cutting System and several cutting dies. This cutter allows you to cut 6 layers of fabric at a time, and gives you exact, precise pieces with an easy turn of a crank.

Come join our Tuesday Quilters every Tuesday at 1:00!

Pun-Of-The-Week:
THE GRAPE DIDN’T SAY MUCH WHEN HE GOT STEPPED ON.

HE JUST LET OUT A LITTLE WINE.

Have a great week!
Donna DeBoef
Traer Public Library