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Ashe Library Dates to Remember in August:

For All Ages:    

• Community Drum Circle meets at 5:30 p.m. on August 12 and 26. One need not possess or purchase a drum to participate. There are all sorts of drums and a variety of percussion instruments available to share the rhythm with everyone.
• Get Crafty at the library with crocheting on August 9 and knitting on August 23.  Classes are for all skill levels from 10:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m. Crocheting supplies are provided for the Great Afghan Project.  This month the knitting project is a shawl that can also be used as a scarf or swimsuit wrap. For the “Triple Shawl” you will need 5 skeins of worsted weight yarn and your arms.  Yes, arms … NO needles required!  
• Mountain Music Slow Jam Sessions are at 5:30 p.m. on August 14 and 28.  Designed for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome.  Bring your instrument and join the fun.                                                       

For Children:

• Baby Bounce takes place at 10:00 a.m. on August 9 and 23 This is a short 15-20 minute program for infants and babies that will include finger plays, songs, rhymes, and a book or two.
• Tot Time for 2-3 year olds is at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• Story Time for 4-5 year olds is at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday.
• Afternoon Adventures for 6-9 year olds meets at 4:00 p.m. on August 14 with a pirate invasion!  Walk the Plank, go on a treasure hunt, and discover a treasure trove of stories.

For Teens:

• Geek out with Otaku’s United Anime / Manga Club at 4:30 p.m. on August 19 and 2
• The Teen Screen features “Despicable Me” at 3:00 p.m. on August 16. 
• Visit Gamer Haven and play on the Xbox 360 at 2:00 p.m. on August 30 (library card NOT required).

For Adults:

• Brouhaha Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on August 25 at Boondocks.
• Grow Yourself, self-paced computer use tutorial sessions, are held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.
• Bring balance to your life with Tai Chi classes, led by Sybil Harmon, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays.  
•  AsheWellness Circle meets at 11:30 on August 12 for a program hosted by Keep Ashe Beautiful.  Learn about reducing, reusing, and recycling. After the wellness program, participants are invited to join in a walk around the park and a discussion of environmental wellness books.  Adults of any age and fitness level welcome. 

Special Events - In and Out:

• Meet Leeann Cronk, author of “The Pirate’s Revenge” at 2:00 p.m. on August 8. 
•  Stop by the upstairs art gallery for an opening reception of this month’s artist Cynthia Dixon.
• Visit the library tent at Lansing’s Ola Belle Reed Festival on August 9.