By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario Public Library director
The final winner for our Hot Reads for Cold Nights reading program is Susan Case, who received a beautiful quilted tote bag donated by Karen Austad. We had 142 reviews entered. This program may be over, but keep reading!
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The library will offer a class on knitting a cowlette at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 16. Karen Austad will lead us in starting a small cowl, which is a shawl that is closed in front. The class will learn how to knit a garter tab cast-on, read a chart and knit lace. There is no charge, but bring one skein (300 yards) of DK yarn and a 24-inch-long, size-5 circular needle.
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Mark your calendars now for a travel night to remember. At 6 p.m. Saturday, March 24, we will explore the best of the British Isles, with tales of England by Wayne Barrett, Scotland by Gina Rae and Ireland by Julie Hoel. Lauren West will be the chef for the evening, offering dishes inspired by the isles. The cost is $20 per person, and proceeds will benefit the Ontario Public Library. Please RSVP by Friday, March 16, at 337-4651.
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The media-conversion lab will be at the library through Friday, March 2. The kits convert VHS tapes into DVDs and audiocassettes or vinyl into compact discs.
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The Sock’ Em group will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, to continue a mosaic sock pattern.
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The library’s book group will discuss “Wonder” by Emma Donoghue at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14. Stop by the library for a copy if you would like to join the discussion.
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The next playgroup will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 21. The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary School Preschool Options program provides the program. Playgroups are for children from 3–5 years old and promote school readiness.
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Raffle tickets are on sale now. The Ontario Knit Wits are having a raffle to support the library. There are eight themed prizes, including a signed Green Bay Packers football and a handmade quilt. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased at the library or from a Knit Wits member. The drawing will be Friday, July 6, at 11 a.m. at the library. The raffle license is R0033220A-93906.
