The West End Readers, members of an informal reading group, meet regularly at the library to discuss a variety of books. Anyone with an interest in books is welcome to attend. The next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on November 7th to discuss Per Petterson’s book, “Out Stealing Horses”. On December 12th, they will be discussing a Christmas book of choice.
Free ‘Wedding Ring’ quilting classes will be held in October. Donna Purves, an experienced quilter, will lead three quilting classes with the goal of making a double wedding ring pattern quilt top for a pillow on Sat., Oct. 15, Sat., Oct. 22, and Sat., Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants should have some sewing knowledge and must register to attend.
Visit South Dakota The ” Mount Rushmore State” is a treasure trove of curiosities, according to Dahle Bingaman, who will present a free public travelogue about South Dakota at the West End Library beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 14th.
A card-making class for older teens and adults will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Sat., Nov. 12. Lori Jo Showalter will lead the class.
Sugar Pinecone Holiday Decoration Keith Phelps, from Country Farm & Home, will visit the library to present a Make & Take workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 5th. The workshop will be limited to the first 10 people who register. The cost is $10.00.
Throughout the year the West End Library hosts special interest programs that cover a wide variety of topics such as history, knitting, gardening, scrapbooking, music, art, nature, science, and well-being.