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Keep reading to learn more about our upcoming programs (and more!). As always, check out our website to see ALL our programs, services, and browse our catalog! |
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“In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.” Mortimer J. Adler |
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Summer Reading is almost here! We’re gearing up for a fantastic summer of challenges, programs, prizes, and of course, reading! This summer we’re All Together Now and adults, teens, and kids can participate in one points-based reading program! Look for Summer Reading brochures to be available soon at the library with information about our MANY children's programs. Sign-up for the Summer Reading Program starting June 1! |
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Come join our book discussion! The Buchanan Book Club meets the first Wednesday of the month from 6:00–7:00pm at the library. Please email [email protected] if you’d like to join the club/contact list. Don’t have the book and the library’s copy is checked out? We can get it for you through MeLCat interlibrary loan! Go to www.mel.org or ask at the Front Desk to request it. |
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Create unique jewelry from broken ceramic plates. Sign up by calling 269.695.3681. Space is limited and is first come, first served. *Note: This class is currently full. We are looking into a larger venue so we can accommodate more people. If you would like to be added to the wait list, please call the library. |
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Early in June, join us for an open mic night at the library! Think “grown-up show & tell.” Enjoy an evening with fellow artists, musicians, and poets to share original works. Perform a song, poem, story, comedy routine, or bring a visual art piece and tell us about it! Sign-up is required for performers/presenters. Click here to sign up!
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In partnership with One Buchanan, this event brings our town together to read one book over the summer and then get together for a discussion on the Common. This year the book is The Other Side of the River by Alex Kotlowitz. Visit the library’s website to sign up to receive a free copy of the book (for you to keep). Pick up your copy at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday, June 17, or anytime after at the library. Save the date for the discussion event on Wednesday, August 30 at 6pm on the Common, which will include a conversation with the author. Click here for more information and to sign up. |
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Be part of our Community Cookbook! Also in partnership with One Buchanan, the library is bringing you recipes from our diverse community. Pick up printed recipes at the library and around town. If you would like to submit a recipe, a form is available on our website. We hope you enjoy this first recipe for Arroz Con Gandules from Sonia Rodriguez! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A RECIPE. |
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Our Seed Library is now open! More than 100 varieties of flower, garden vegetable, herb, and native plant seeds are available for you to take home and plant in your garden. At the end of the season, harvest some seeds and bring them back to the library to help sustain our collection year after year! |
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Programs for Kids & Teens |
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Join Ms. Julie each Wednesday for stories, music, and crafts. Recommended for ages 2–6 but families with children of all ages are welcome. |
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Come celebrate Star Wars Day at the library! Make a craft, listen to a story, go on a scavenger hunt, answer trivia, engage in a Wii lightsaber battle, and meet characters (Rumor has it Darth Vader may be there)! Fun for all ages. Dressing up is encouraged. |
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Hang out with Ms. Jen and fellow teens to play games, do crafts, and just chillax! Snacks provided. |
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No school? No problem! Drop in for board games, video games, crafts, and snacks with Ms. Jen at the library. |
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STORYWALK ON THE PRESERVE Through June 20 Chikaming Open Lands is hosting Storywalk On The Preserve again this year! Check out four different stories at four different area preserves through June 20. Buchanan's Storywalk is at Burns Prairie Preserve on Mt. Zion Rd. At the end of the Storywalk there are Zinnia seeds that you can take home and plant in your garden! Learn more here. |
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Tutor.com Available with your library card or in the library! Tutor.com provides on-demand tutoring, homework help, test preparation and writing assistance for students in grades K-Adult in over 60 subjects, as well as career coaches who are available to help navigate online job sites, complete applications, write/review resumes and cover letters, and even practice for an interview! No appointment is necessary! Tutors/coaches are available online 9:00am–12:00am. You can also use their drop-off reviews, practice quizzes, video lessons, and The Princeton Review® SAT®/ACT® Essentials and GMAT®, GRE®, LSAT® and MCAT® Practice Tests for self-study, 24/7.Tutor.com is accessible with your library card number, or while using the library's internet. Get started here! Questions? Visit our website, stop by the library, or give us a call at 269.695.3681.
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