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Featured Events

Sep 22

Crochet Group

Sep 22, 2021, 1:00 PM – Dec 29, 2020, 3:00 PM

Our Crochet Group meets every Wednesday from 1 PM - 3 PM. All are welcome to attend and crochet with these ladies to learn their tips, tricks and techniques!

Sep 24

DIY Find it Bottle Craft

Sep 24, 2021, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

This take and make craft is geared toward children and young adults. There are 40 spots and preregistration is required.

Crafts will be handed out on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 10 AM to 6 PM for those who have preregistered.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EABAA23A1F9CE9-find

Sep 26

Cemetery Walk: Greenlawn Cemetery

Sep 26, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The Cemetery Walk, sponsored by the Library's Capital Campaign, will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in the City of Afton on Sunday, September 26th at 2 PM.

In case of rain, the event will be held at the Afton Community Center.

Honorees this year are: Cecil Nichol, Jr. Malcolm Amos, Hazel Sweet, Helen Boyack, Ethel Abbott and Paul Miller.

Sep 27

Are you a nightcrawler?

Sep 27, 2021, 10:00 AM – Oct 28, 2021, 6:00 PM

Are you a nightcrawler? Is a 2021 Adult October Reading Program led by Merle Lee from September 27 – October 28.

Read 4 (four) books that have the word “night” in the title OR books from our Science Fiction section OR horror books. Check out the display at the library for ideas!

Adult nonfiction, adult fiction, young adult fiction, audiobooks and Interlibrary loaned materials qualify!

All books and materials must be checked out through the Gibson Memorial Library from September 27 – October 28. One participant will win a prize!

Stop in at the library and register with Merle Lee and to ask for more details.

Sep 27

Social Justice Book Club

Sep 27, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Social Justice Book Club will be held on Monday, September 27th at 5 PM in the library’s genealogy room.

The book being discussed is, When they call you a terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Asha Bandele and Patrisse Cullors.

Copies of the books may be borrowed from the library or through OverDrive/Bridges the library’s online eBook and audiobook platform.

Need help with ZOOM? Watch this useful tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7xXZxRDFUU&t=7s

ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703

Meeting ID: 852 420 7703

Mobile:13126266799, 8524207703, # - US (Chicago)

Sep 28

Adult Book Club

Sep 28, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Adult Book Club will be held on Tuesday, September 28th at 5 PM in the library’s genealogy room.

The book being discussed is, The Paris Wife: A novel by Paula McLain

Copies of the books may be borrowed from the library or through OverDrive/Bridges the library’s online eBook and audiobook platform.

Need help with ZOOM? Watch this useful tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7xXZxRDFUU&t=7s

ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703

Meeting ID: 852 420 7703

Mobile:13126266799, 8524207703, # - US (Chicago)

Sep 29

Crochet Group

Sep 29, 2021, 1:00 PM – Jan 5, 2021, 3:00 PM

Our Crochet Group meets every Wednesday from 1 PM - 3 PM. All are welcome to attend and crochet with these ladies to learn their tips, tricks and techniques!

Sep 29

Magic: The Gathering

Sep 29, 2021, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Magic the Gathering

Play a fun casual session of Magic the Gathering card game at the Library on Wednesday’s: September 1, September 15, and September 29 from 5 PM – 8 PM.

Welcome decks donated to the Library from the Bookwyrm will be passed out, while supplies last, to those who do not have a starter deck and wish to join the group!

This event is NOT sponsored by Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Oct 01

Area Business Coffee at the Library

Oct 1, 2021, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

The Library will be hosting the Area Business Cofffee sponsored by Union County Development Assocation (UCDA) from 8:30 AM - 9 AM.

Everyone is encouraged to come in for this event and learn about the events going on in our community, businesses and organizations.