Upcoming Programs:
Making a Butterfly House
On Wednesday, May 25 at 2:00, Brendan Kelly, Naturalist with Tama County Conservation, will show us how to make a butterfly house. There will be materials for 12 wooden houses, so come to the library to sign up. Cost is $15.
Watercolor Painting
Stephanie Bellwood will continue her Watercolor Painting classes the last Thursday of the month at 5:30. We meet in the Talen Community Room, and no prior watercolor or painting experience is necessary! You will learn some basic techniques, and go home with your beautiful original painting! No cost or sign-up is necessary!
Prepping and Preserving Produce:
On Thursday, June 9 at 7:00pm, Sharon Kern and Laurie Schafer will show us different ways we can prepare and save our bountiful garden produce to enjoy later! You will be introduced to different techniques and tools, and you can decide what you'd like to try, or what would work best for you. Examples of techniques they will explain will be freezing, canning, dehydrating, etc.
John Liepa: How Iowa Met Baseball:
Join us on Tuesday, June 21 at 6:30 in the Kupka Cultura Center as John Leipa talks baseball and shares his large collection of baseball memorabilia.
Over the past century the setting for the spring passion of many Iowans has been the ballpark. This presentation explores the myths of baseball’s origins, the early history and evolution of the game, baseball’s journey to Iowa and the role of the Civil War in spreading its popularity. Audiences will learn about some of Iowa’s baseball pioneers and view an extensive collection of baseball memorabilia featuring Iowa players.
Garden Walks
This summer we will once again be offering Garden Walks through local gardens. Call the library for addresses, or meet at the library to ride together. Following are the walks planned:
Wed. June 8: Laurie Schafer
Wed. June 15: Dennis & Kelly Deke
Thurs. June 23: Linda Gowdy
Wed. June 29: Adam & Elyse Clapp
Wed. July 13: Laurie Schafer
Wed. July 20: Paul Price
Wed. July 27: Emily Doyle
Wed. August 24: Laurie Schafer
Graphology - the study of handwriting analysis
On Wednesday, July 13 at 2:00, Leesa Talbot will be speaking to us about Graphology. The theory underlying graphology is that handwriting is an expression of personality; hence, a systematic analysis of the way words and letters are formed can reveal traits of personality. Leesa will give a general overview, then have everyone give her a handwriting sample to interpret. It will be fun to see what your handwriting says about you!
Hillbilly Bob
Hillbilly Bob, along with his rusty ol' 1929 Model A "Ruthie", will bring their traveling show to the front of the Traer Public Library on Tuesday, July 19 at 7:00. Ruthie is decked out in a variety of humerous hillbilly paraphernalia, and she and Hillbilly Bob travel all over the country entertaining families with stories, balloon animals, and who knows what all! Bring your lawn chairs and the whole family for an evening of outdoor entertainment!
Kevin Wood in Concert
Traer native (class of '74) and professional singer and actor Kevin Wood will present a concert in the Kupka Cultural Center on Thursday, August 11 beginning at 7:00pm.
From his website https://www.kevinwoodsings.com/ With a background that includes a variety of musical styles, Kevin blends his classical training with the honesty and vulnerability of the storytelling found in cabaret as well as the strong characterizations of the musical theater stage. Performing credits include regional opera and musical theater, the concert stage, straight theater and most recently, the cabaret. Whatever genre Kevin performs, you can be sure that “he will connect with the audience - with his voice and, especially, his heart.”
Past Programs:
Tues. June 15 – 4:00p Vicki Pecenka Garden Walk
Tues. June 22 – 4:00p Donna Kersten Garden Walk
Tues. June 29 – 4:00p Paul Wendt Garden Walk
Wed June 30 – 2:00p Yoga presentation by Ellen Stoakes
Tues. July 13 – 4:00p Lyla Whannel Garden Walk
Tues. July 20 – 4:00p Kathie Manfull Garden Walk
Tues. July 27 – 4:00p Ernie & Julie Cufr and Jared & Marilyn Bauch Garden Walk
Wed. July 28 – 11:00a Chiropractic Care and Common Ailments in the Older Population w/ Dr. Ashley Reid
August: Art Display- Patrons displayed what they've been busy creating at home during COVID
Mon. Sept 13 - 2:00p Salsa Party! Salsa making demonstrations and tasting
Wed. Sept 29, Oct 13 & 27 - 3:00-5:00 Kids in the Kitchen Session 1
Wed. Oct 6 - 10:15 Coffee with a Cop - special Story Time program
Wed. Oct 20 - All Day Volunteer Appreciation Open House
Mon. Nov 1 - 5:30-7:00 Pinterest Night: Christmas or Winter painting on wood
Wed. Nov 3,10,17 - 3:00-5:00 Kids in the Kitchen Session 2
Mon. Nov 8 - 2:00 You Decide! "Milking it! - comparing different types of milk
Fri. Dec 3 - 6:00 Santa reads Twas the Night Before Christmas from the outside balcony
Wed. Dec 22 - 3:00-4:30 Kids Gift Making