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M A R C H 2 0 2 5

B R O W S E A L L T H A T Y O U R L I B R A R Y H A S T O O F F E R

Lynn Hobbs

Library Director

I’m a musician. More specifically, I’m a flute player. Even more specifically, I’m a bass flute

player. Most people don’t even know such a thing exists, but it does. And it sounds really,

really cool. You see, I like instruments that aren’t your run-of-the mill kind, so when Sally

Childress from Tri Kappa approached me a couple of months ago asking if the library might be

interested in installing an outdoor musical instrument park, I was intrigued.

Sally is a member of Tri Kappa, a local sorority with a mission to “bring women together to

promote charity, culture, and education.” Tri Kappa does a great job upholding that mission,

and they’ve been doing it for the past 100 years. They have always been a strong supporter of

the library, but they have also been dedicated to supporting the arts. The arts are timeless, so

what a perfect focus for a 100th birthday celebration. Tri Kappa Chapter President Kris Clark

says, “For our 100th birthday, we wanted to leave a legacy that would inspire future generations

to enjoy the arts and share joy with one another.” And that’s where the musical instruments

come in.

This summer, Tri Kappa is celebrating their 100th birthday by partnering with the library to

build an outdoor instrument park. People of all ages can stroll past the library and try their hand

at creating music, either alone, or with others. Surprise a friend with your version of Happy

Birthday. Create your own original composition. Experiment with tone, rhythm, and pitch. Or

just have some musical fun!

This June, Tri Kappa will officially celebrate their birthday, and will unveil the musical

instrument park. In the meantime, if you are interested in contributing to the legacy of this Tri

Kappa project, contact Sally Childress at salchildress@yahoo.com.

I’ll look forward to seeing you (and hearing you) in the musical park this summer!

FROM THE DIRECTOR

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All library collections and services remain available to reciprocal

borrowers, including e-books and audiobooks on

BEGINNING IN MARCH, WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE FOR

RECIPROCAL BORROWERS

PCL NEWS

M A R C H 2 0 2 5

B R O W S E A L L T H A T Y O U R L I B R A R Y H A S T O O F F E R

Lynn Hobbs

Library Director

I’m a musician. More specifically, I’m a flute player. Even more specifically, I’m a bass flute

player. Most people don’t even know such a thing exists, but it does. And it sounds really,

really cool. You see, I like instruments that aren’t your run-of-the mill kind, so when Sally

Childress from Tri Kappa approached me a couple of months ago asking if the library might be

interested in installing an outdoor musical instrument park, I was intrigued.

Sally is a member of Tri Kappa, a local sorority with a mission to “bring women together to

promote charity, culture, and education.” Tri Kappa does a great job upholding that mission,

and they’ve been doing it for the past 100 years. They have always been a strong supporter of

the library, but they have also been dedicated to supporting the arts. The arts are timeless, so

what a perfect focus for a 100th birthday celebration. Tri Kappa Chapter President Kris Clark

says, “For our 100th birthday, we wanted to leave a legacy that would inspire future generations

to enjoy the arts and share joy with one another.” And that’s where the musical instruments

come in.

This summer, Tri Kappa is celebrating their 100th birthday by partnering with the library to

build an outdoor instrument park. People of all ages can stroll past the library and try their hand

at creating music, either alone, or with others. Surprise a friend with your version of Happy

Birthday. Create your own original composition. Experiment with tone, rhythm, and pitch. Or

just have some musical fun!

This June, Tri Kappa will officially celebrate their birthday, and will unveil the musical

instrument park. In the meantime, if you are interested in contributing to the legacy of this Tri

Kappa project, contact Sally Childress at salchildress@yahoo.com.

I’ll look forward to seeing you (and hearing you) in the musical park this summer!

FROM THE DIRECTOR

2

All library collections and services remain available to reciprocal

borrowers, including e-books and audiobooks on

BEGINNING IN MARCH, WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE FOR

RECIPROCAL BORROWERS

STORYTIME: BUGS
Tuesday, March 11th
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Bead  Club  is  a  drop-in  program  for  ages  9-13
hosted  on  the  third  Monday  of  each  month.
Snacks provided.
BEGINNING CROCHET
WITH MS. NELLY
Thursday, March 20th
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
CHILDREN
EVENTS FOR
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Come  explore  the  world  of  bugs  through
exciting  tales  and  fascinating  facts!  Dive  into
the  amazing  lives  of  these  tiny,  buzzing
creatures!
UPPER ELEMENTARY BOOK CLUB 
Sponsored by the Pendleton Kiwanis
Online  registration  is  required  for  each
session. 4th,  5th, and  6th graders  are invited  to
listen to book talks by Ms. Rachelle, then vie for
the book of their choice. Snacks are provided.
Monday, March 31st
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, April 28th
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Click  here  to  register  for  the  upcoming
session.
STORYTIME:
GREEN EGGS AND HAM
Sunday, March 2nd
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
March  2nd  is  the  birthday  of  Theodor  “Dr.
Seuss”  Geisel!  Enjoy  a  reading  of  his  wacky
classic  Green  Eggs  and  Ham.  As  a  snack,  we
will have green egg and ham (egg bites).
Registration is required.
Click here to register.
Egg  bite  ingredients  include  dairy,  eggs,
spinach,  and ham.  If  you  or  your child  have
dietary restrictions, the Library recommends
sitting this program out.
BEAD CLUB
Monday, March 17th
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Show off  your creativity  --
make a bracelet or lanyard!
wants  to  learn  the  basics  of  crochet?  If  so,
then  you  are  invited  to  learn  the  basics  of
crochet in a learning environment with local
artist Nelly DeVault.
Registration is required, and this event is
only open to ages 8 to 13.
Click here to register.
Are you a creative tween who 
Storytime is designed for
children ages 0 through 6.

HOOKED ON CROCHET
Saturday, March 1st
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
TEENS
EVENTS FOR
THE GAME CORNER
Wednesday, March 5th and 19th
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This is a friendly video game tournament for
teens  in  grades  6-12.  Snacks  and
refreshments  are  provided.  Qdoba  in
Anderson  sponsors  the  first  session  of  each
month. Pendleton’s Pizza Hut is the sponsor
of the second session of each month.
It's a crochet club for teens!
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Anyone between the ages of  13 and 18  can
join, and all skill levels are welcome. Extra
hooks and yarn will be available, but if you
have your own supplies and projects to work
on,  please  bring  them.  Registration  is
required. Click here to register.
HOMESCHOOL
INTEREST GROUP
Friday, March 21st
4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Homeschool  teens,  we  want  to  hear  from
you!
This event is an opportunity to help shape the
future of teen programming at the Library!
What  events  and  resources  do  you  want  to
see at the library?
No  homework  or  studying  required  —  just
make your voice heard!
PERLER BEAD CRAFTERNOON
Tuesday, March 25th
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Teens are invited to this casual “crafternoon.” 
Use Perler beads (also known as "fuse beads"
or  "those  beads  that  you  iron")  to  make
pixelated keychains or a statement piece for a
necklace.

CANDLELIGHT YOGA
WITH CAROL
Every Tuesday
6:45 - 7:45 p.m.
This is a gentle, flow-style class that focuses
on breathing and light stretching.
Join local author Chris Clouser for a hands-on
writing  workshop  on  crafting  compelling
conflict  and  bringing  your  story  to  life!  With
20+  years  of  experience  and  17  published
books,  Chris  will  share  expert  insights  and
practical  exercises  to  strengthen  your
storytelling.
Through this workshop, you will learn how to
create  conflict  that  drives  your  plot,  deepens
characters, and keeps readers engaged.
Whether  you're  starting  fresh  or  refining  a
draft,  this  workshop  will  equip  you  with
valuable techniques to elevate your writing.
BOUND TO BOOKS:
A BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, March 19th
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Are  you  are  reader  wanting  to  join  a  book
club? There’s one here at PCL that meets on
the  3rd  Wednesday  of  every  month  at  6:30
p.m.  This  book  club  reads  a  variety  of
genres.  This  month’s  selection  is  Apples
Never Fall by Liane Moriarty.
Check  out  this  group’s  Facebook  page,  or
contact  the  library,  if  you  have  questions
about joining this club.
ADULTS
EVENTS FOR
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CREATING CONFLICT
THROUGH CHARACTERS:
A WRITING WORKSHOP
Wednesday, March 5th
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Registration  is  required,  seats  are  limited.
Click here to reserve your seat.
LAWYER IN
THE LIBRARY
Wednesday, March 12th
Appointments available
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A  lawyer  from  Indiana  Legal  Services will
be  available  in  the  library  for  FREE  legal
advice  in  twenty-minute  private  sessions.
Reserve your slot by clicking here.
MEDICARE 101
Monday, March 10th
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Learn  the  basics  of
Medicare  in  a  free,
educational  session  that  is
perfect  for  those  new  to  
Medicare
Medicare or looking to understand their options.
This  meeting  will  provide  you  with  the
information  you  need  to  get  started.
Registration  is  recommended,  but  walk-ins
are also welcome. Click here to register.

Tools

All in one hanging tool (for pictures, shelves, etc.)

Black light flashlight

Bolt cutter

Chainsaw (mini cordless)

Edger and trimmer (cordless)

Hammer drill and masonry bits

Hand truck / Moving dolly

Impact power driver with bits (cordless)

Kill a Watt electricity usage meter

Ladder (fiberglass 8')

Laser level and tripod

Magnetic pick-up tool

Metal detector

Mover’s dollies (2 flat dollies)

Nail and staple gun

Nail clipper set (for dogs)

Pipe wrench

Power drill with bits (cordless)

Random orbit sander (with discs)

Saw 2-in-1 reciprocating and jigsaw

Stud finder

Voltage tester

Wallpaper steamer

Lawn and Garden Things

(Available beginning on Mar. 15th, unless otherwise noted)

Auger (earth / cordless)

Cordless hedge trimmer

Extendable tree pruner

Garden cart

Lawn spreader (rolling)

Leaf blower (cordless) - available year-round

Portable spreader

Post hole digger

Pressure washer

Pressure washer accessory (for wide paths)

Telescoping loppers

Tiller (corded)

Tiller (cordless)

Home Electronic Things

Extension cord (100 ft)

Label maker

Photo scanner

Slide and film converter

Travel adapter

TV antenna

Check it out (literally).

The Library of Things

Entertaining Things

Binoculars

Bocce set

CD player with radio (portable)

Chess & Backgammon set with book

Corn Hole game (portable)

Croquet set

Disc golf

Ghost hunting kit

Karaoke machine

Pickleball set

Projector

Projector screen

Record player (w/Bluetooth)

Ukulele

Yardzee (giant Yahtzee)

& other yard games (combined set)

Museum Passes

Eiteljorg Museum

Eugene and Marilyn Glick History Center

Indiana Medical History Museum

Indiana State Museum

Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library

Crafty Things

Cricut Explore Air 2

Dremel engraving set

Pyrography (wood burning) set

Rubber stamps and ink set

Sewing machine

Safety Things

Cane

Combustible gas detector

Knee scooter

Kitchen & Cooking Things

Air fryer

Bread machine

Crock pot

Food dehydrator

Ice cream maker

Sous vide set

Yonanas vegan soft serve dessert maker

Radon detector

Safety goggles

Walker (folding)

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