WEYBURN - The Weyburn Public Library has begun accepting donations of used books, art and Christmas decorations for their annual fall book sale.
The book sale and art silent auction will be held from Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 14-16, with the proceeds going towards supporting library programming.
The sale will run from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
In addition to taking in donations of items, the library is also looking for volunteers, particularly from high school students who may need to fill volunteer hours. Help is needed for setting up , and cleaning up after the book sale.
For preschool children, Morgan Kelly will present “1, 2 Buckle My Shoe”, a family literacy program with six sessions over the fall, including on Fridays, Nov. 8 and 22 at 10 a.m.
There are a number of activities for children aged six to eight (juniors) and nine to 12 (tweens) during November.
A cooking class to make soft pretzels will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5 for juniors, and Wednesday, Nov. 6 for tweens; a STEM activity to make K’Nex buildings will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12 for tweens, and Wednesday, Nov. 13 for juniors; and a basic percussion and stained glass shrink art craft will be available on Tuesday, Nov. 19 for juniors, and Wednesday, Nov. 20 for tweens.
A cooking class to make personalized pizza and a mini-milkshake will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26 for tweens, and Wednesday, Nov. 27 for juniors.
For teens, a “myths and munchies” session will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with a podcast about urban legends as they make and eat yummy snacks, starting at 6 p.m.
Teens can also learn how to make Italian meatballs filled with delicious surprises on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.
There will also be a chess club on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m., and a family game night on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m., with board and video games available.
For adults, Sara Irwin will host a paint and sip event on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2:30 p.m. (This event is for those 19 years and older.)
For those learning how to crochet, a class with Janel Stang of Sunshine Stitches will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m., where participants can learn how to crochet washcloths.
An author reading will be held with Bill Caird, who will read from his debut science fiction novel, “Intervention”, on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
The adult book club will meet to discuss “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” by Heather Morris, on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
The library will also host an evening with retired veterinarian, Dr. Gary Hoium, on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
