Annual book sale ongoing at Putnam County Public Library

The annual Friends of the Putnam County Public Library holiday book sale began earlier this month and continues through Monday, Dec. 23.

The best books that have been donated throughout the year, including new books, signed books, rare and specialty books, are being sold. Those shopping for holiday gifts will also find book sets for sale.

All proceeds will go toward initiatives such as library programming, the Imagination Library and the library’s Halloween Party.

Anyone who loves the library and reading is invited to join the Friends of the Library for $25 a year.

A Friends’ membership means never paying overdue fees. Additionally, Friends are invited to special and exclusive events throughout the year.

Teens are also invited to come to the library from 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to learn about fire ink art. This simple craft includes use of alcohol inks and fire. Participants will be decorating a glass coaster to take home with them.

All materials are provided. Teens are more than welcome to bring their own clear glass materials.

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Get flexible and fit at the library. Tai Chi begins at 11:30 a.m.

Need help with technology? The community help desk runs from 4-7 p.m.

Wrap up the day with a jam session at Ukulele Jam from 6-7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 14

The library has something for the little ones every Thursday morning with Toddler Storytime at 10 a.m., followed by Preschool Storytime at 11.

Vegan pitch-in begins at 11:30 a.m. Make sure to contact the library to let us know what you’ll be bringing.

Card players are invited to a friendly game of bridge at Bridge For Everyone at 1:30 p.m.

Writers Group will be at 3:30 p.m.

Get fit at LibrarYoga beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 15

On Fridays, the library takes it slow. Take a little break from screens during Imagination Portal Unplugged from 9 a.m.-noon in the Imagination Portal.

Saturday, Nov. 16

Cypress Resume is the library’s free resume builder. All a job seeker needs is a library card to get started and have a resume in less than an hour. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to get assistance on using Cypress Resume. Attendees may bring their own device or use one of the library’s public computers.

Monday, Nov. 18

Begin the week with an absence of technology during Imagination Portal Unplugged from 9 a.m.-noon in the Imagination Portal.

Need help with technology? The community help desk will run from 4-7:30 p.m.

Ages 5-8 are invited to the Writing Party For Kids at 4 p.m.

Bring your needlework project to Yarn Perch from 5-7 p.m.

Screening of the film “Anthropocene: The Human Epoch” at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, November 19

The day begins with Baby and Me at 11 a.m., during which parents can spend quality time with their little ones and build literacy skills.

Need help with technology? The community help desk will run from 1-4 p.m. Just drop in with the device and the technology director will assist you.

Kids’ Coding Club continues this week at 4 p.m. Kids must be registered for this program.

Anime Club begins at 4:30 p.m. Come to discuss your favorite Manga or binge-watch some Anime, and don’t forget to bring a fellow otaku.