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LaGrange County Library LaGrange-Main Branch Topeka Branch 203 West Street Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 8:00 Friday & Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 Phone: 260-463-2841 133 North Main Street Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30 - 6:00 Wednesday, Saturday 8:30 - 3:00 Phone: 260-593-3030 Shipshewana Branch 250 Depot St. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30 - 6:00 Wednesday, Saturday 8:30 - 3:00 Phone: 260-768-7444 Puppets & Performers Second Saturday Book Club Join our famous library puppets to learn how to manipulate puppets and create your own character! You’ll also work with others to write a script and perform it for an audience of friends and family! The workshop performance closes with lunch for you and your guests! We’ll be discussing The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. We’re also having a snack food carry-in. Bring your favorite finger food to share. Attend the entire workshop and participate in the performance to receive a puppet of your choice at the Summer Reading Club’s closing program! Space is limited so you must register, by calling 463-2841. Courthouse Tour Register at LaGrange County Library reference desk or by calling 463-2841 x1030. Please pre-register. LaGrange County Library July 11-13, 6 pm • July 14, 11 am LaGrange County Courthouse Friday, July 27 at 1 pm Exclusively for 4th - 7th graders! Prickly's Story Time Pull up a comfy chair and relax with Prickly! Topeka Branch Library Wednesdays at 10 am Stories and activities designed for preschool aged children July 11 • July 18 • July 25 Family Movie Night This month we’re watching Big Miracle. Choose your location and come out for free popcorn and a feel good film Topeka Branch Library & LaGrange County Library Friday, July 6 at 6 pm Tuesdays are Snooze Days! Join Professor Snoozy & friends for some great reading! LaGrange County Library Tuesdays at 10 am & 1 pm Stories and activities designed for preschool & young children LaGrange County Library Saturday, July 14 at 11 am Bookmobile at 4-H Fair The new bookmobile will be parked at the fairgrounds and open for business. Bring your library card or register for a new card while you’re there! LaGrange County Fairgrounds Monday, July 9 - Friday, July 13 4 - 8 pm each evening Book Sale Come shop our selection of used and/or donated books! LaGrange County Library Monday, July 23 - Saturday, July 28 During normal business hours Sports (Cup) Stacking Sports stacking is a HANDS-ON program that builds on skills like coordination, concentration, motivation, determination, perseverance, and team-work. July 3 • July 10 • July 17 • July 24 • July 31 Magic man, Mr. Jim Merrills’ is a national school presenter, educator, and author. His popular sport stacking program is fun for the whole family. Gathering Night Lights Are you up to the challenge? One lucky person will win our door prize: a set of official stacking cups and a stacker training DVD! Winner must be under 18 & present at the program to win. If you like capturing fireflies, you’ll need something to put them in. This activity will allow you to make a simple container for keeping fireflies for observation. This activity is fun for all ages. Register for any location by calling 463-2841. Shipshewana Branch Library Monday, July 9 at 2 pm Topeka Branch Library Wednesday, July 11 at 2pm LaGrange County Library Thursday, July 12 at 2pm LaGrange County Library Thursday, July 19 at 6 pm July 4 - Independence Day All branches of the library will be closed. The Hometown Treasure · July ‘12 · pg 41