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First Monday Book Discussion Group: An adult book discussion group which meets the first Monday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Lewistown branch of the Mifflin Co. Library.

Scheduled meetings and books:
Jun 2, 2008: A Mighty Heart by Mariane Pearl
Aug 4, 2008: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Oct 6, 2008: The Innocent Man by John Grisham
Dec 1, 2008: Folly by Laurie King

All adults are welcome. For more information, call Jennifer at (717) 935-2880.

Second Wednesday Book Club: The Area Agency on Aging and the Mifflin County Library sponsor a monthly book discussion. The participants in the group choose the book they will read each month and then discuss their individual views and comments about the book. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Lewistown branch of the Mifflin Co. Library.

Scheduled meetings and books:
May 14, 2008: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Jun 11, 2008: The River Wife by Jonis Agee
July 9, 2008: Luncheon
Aug 13, 2008: Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen
Sep 10, 2008: The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
Oct 8, 2008: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah
Nov 12, 2008: She Walks These Hills by Sharyn McCrumb
December 10, 2008: Luncheon

New members are always welcome! For more information, call Betsy Tomasik at (717)242-2391 or email tomasik@mifflincountylibrary.org

Third Tuesday Book Group: An adult book discussion group meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Kish branch of the Mifflin Co. Library.

May 20, 2008: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Jun 17, 2008: A Painted House by John Grisham
Jul 15, 2008: Timeline by Michael Crichton
Aug 19, 2008: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Sep 16, 2008: My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Oct 21, 2008: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
Nov 18, 2008: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Dec 16, 2008: Read a book of your choice to suggest for 2009.

Adult Summer and Winter Reading Programs: Each summer (beginning in June) and each winter (beginning in January) the Mifflin Co. Library sponsors an Adult Reading Program. All patrons with a valid library card are invited to join in the fun. Simply keep track of the books you read to earn great prizes. For more information, contact any branch of the Mifflin Co. Library.

Chess Club: Chess Club at the Mifflin County Library is for all ages. Children aged 8 and under much be accompanied by an adult. Chess sets can be provided, but if you have your own set, please bring it with you. You do not need to know how to play--instruction will be provided. Watch the library web page and the library events calendar for upcoming dates and times. New members are welcome! For more information, call the Children's Room of the Lewistown branch of the Mifflin County Library at (717)242-2391.

Commonwealth Speaker Series: The Mifflin County Library, with funding from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, is proud to present the Commonwealth Speaker Series. These free events will take place in the Community Room of the Lewistown branch of the library. This year's series of three speakers includes Richard Pawling (America's Game and the Culture of a Nation), Keith Brintzenhoff (The Music, Dance and Instruments of the Pennsylvania Germans), and Benjamin Sota (How the Circus Helped Folks During the Great Depression). Please check the online library events calendar for more information, or contact any branch of the library. In addition, future dates and times will be posted prominently at all branches.

Rubber Stamping Club: This is a club, not a class, for adults. Experienced stampers will share hints and tips with newcomers. Club meets every fourth Monday, beginning July 28th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Milroy branch of the Mifflin Co. Library. For more information, contact Val at Milroy (667-2866) or email milroy@mifflincountylibrary.org

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