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PCL News - December 2024

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PCL NEWSB 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 RD E C E M B E R 2 0 2 4HOLIDAYHOLIDAYO P E N H O U S EO P E N H O U S E1:00 PM - 3:00 PM1:00 PM - 3:00 PMSATURDAY, DECEMBER 14SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 O P E N T O A L L A G E S !O P E N T O A L L A G E S !LEARN MORE ON PAGE 4LEARN MORE ON PAGE 4

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Lynn HobbsLibrary DirectorFROM THE DIRECTOR2

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The Pendleton Community Public Library nowhas a rotating collection of large print booksthat can be checked out for up to 30 days. Newbooks arrive approximately every month, andthey are located at the beginning of ourexisting large print collection.ROTATING LARGE PRINT BOOKSThis program is courtesy of the Indiana Talking Books & BrailleLibrary. Individuals may also apply to have talking books, large printand braille books sent to their homes at no cost. For additionalinformation, please visit https://www.in.gov/library/tbbl or call 317-232-3684, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for assistance.The library will be closed in observance of a fewholidays.UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSURESIn observance of the New Year, the library will be closed Tuesday,December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st.In observance of Christmas, the library will be closed Tuesday,December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th.3Season’s greetings from the Library, and best wishes to all for a happy,healthy, and joyous holiday season!

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ALL AGESEVENT FOR41:00 PM - 3:00 PMSATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 HOLIDAYO P E N H O U S EO P E N T O A L L A G E S !HOT CHOCOLATE BAR GINGERBREAD HOUSES BOOK GIVEAWAYGIFT WRAPPING STATION WREATH DECORATINGSHORT FILMS & POPCORN CARD MAKINGSANTA & ELVESTHE SILVER STRUMMERS4

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BEAD CLUBMonday, December 16th3:00 - 5:30 p.m.Show off your creativity --make a bracelet or lanyard!Bead Club is a drop-in program for ages 9-13hosted on the third Monday of each month.Snacks provided.HOLIDAY SING-ALONGWITH MS. TIFFANYTuesday, December 17th5:00 - 5:45 p.m.Holiday lovers of all ages are invited tobring their singing voices and good cheer asMs. Tiffany strums caroling classics. Noworries if you don't know all the words -sheet music will be provided.THE GAME CORNERWednesday, December 4th & 18th3:00 - 5:00 p.m.A friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6-12. Snacks andrefreshments provided. Qdoba sponsors the first session of each month.Pizza Hut is the sponsor of the second session of each month. STORYTIME WITHPROFESSORWATERMELONThursday, December 12th10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Join children’s book author and entertainerProfessor Watermelon for a winter-themedStorytime. His books, songs, and puppetrywill have parents and children alike saying,“He’s one in a melon!”CHILDRENEVENTS FORTEENSEVENTS FOR5

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ADULTSEVENTS FORBOUND TO BOOKS:A BOOK CLUBWednesday, December 18th6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Like reading a variety of genres? Bring yourselfand join us--we don't even care if you're late ordidn't finish the book! This month is ourholiday book exchange. Check out this group’sFacebook page for more information.GENTLE YOGA WITH CAROLTuesday, December 3rd, 10th, & 17th6:45 - 7:45 p.m.This is a gentle, flow-style class thatfocuses on breathing and light stretching.LAWYER INTHE LIBRARYWednesday, December 11thAppointments available10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.A lawyer from Indiana Legal Services willbe available in the library for FREE legaladvice in twenty-minute private sessions.Reserve your slot by clicking here.Get ready to rock your ugliest sweaters andtest your trivia skills! Join us for a night ofcozy chaos and compete with your team fora chance to win a $100 gift card.Registration is required.UGLY SWEATER TRIVIA NIGHTThursday, December 19th6:00 - 7:00 p.m.6

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ToolsAll in one hanging tool (for pictures, shelves, etc.)Black light flashlightBolt cutterChainsaw (mini cordless)Edger and trimmer (cordless)Hammer drill and masonry bitsHand truck / Moving dollyImpact power driver with bits (cordless)Kill a Watt electricity usage meterLadder (fiberglass 8')Laser level and tripodMagnetic pick-up toolMetal detectorMover’s dollies (2 flat dollies)Nail and staple gunNail clipper set (for dogs)Pipe wrenchPower drill with bits (cordless)Random orbit sander (with discs)Saw 2-in-1 reciprocating and jigsawStud finder*Voltage meterWallpaper steamerLawn and Garden Things(unavailable until 3/15/25, unless otherwise noted)Auger (earth / cordless)Cordless hedge trimmerExtendable tree prunerGarden cartLawn spreader (rolling)Leaf blower (cordless) - available year-roundPortable spreaderPost hole diggerPressure washerPressure washer accessory (for wide paths)Telescoping loppersTiller (corded)Tiller (cordless)Home Electronic ThingsElectric typewriterExtension cord (100 ft)Label makerPhoto scannerSlide and film converterTravel adapterTV antennaCheck it out (literally).The Library of ThingsNew items are indicated withan asterisk ( )*Entertaining ThingsBinoculars Bocce setCD player with radio (portable)Chess & Backgammon set with bookCorn Hole game (portable)Croquet setDisc golf*Ghost hunting kitKaraoke machinePickleball setProjectorProjector screenRecord player (w/Bluetooth)UkuleleYardzee (giant Yahtzee) & other yard games (combined set) Museum PassesEiteljorg MuseumEugene and Marilyn Glick History CenterIndiana Medical History Museum Indiana State Museum Kurt Vonnegut Museum & LibraryCrafty ThingsCricut Explore Air 2Dremel engraving setPyrography (wood burning) setRubber stamps and ink setSewing machineSafety ThingsCaneCombustible gas detectorKnee scooterKitchen & Cooking ThingsAir fryerBread machineCrock potFood dehydratorIce cream makerSous vide setYonanas vegan soft serve dessert makerRadon detectorSafety gogglesWalker (folding)7

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