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PAJAMA STORYTIME WITH SPECIAL GUEST, ARTHUR!
Don your pj's, load up your teddy bear, and join the fun. The Library Ladies will be presenting a special storytime complete with a bedtime snack. A visit from Arthur the Aardvark will complete the evening's festivities. This event will last for approximately one hour and is appropriate for readers of all ages.
Ages/Grades: All ages and families
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Tuesday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): August 31
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

PBS STORYTIME
Join the Storytime Ladies for a special storytime featuring characters from your favorite PBS television shows. Books about Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George, and Arthur will be shared, and snacks will be served. Following the storytime, visit the Young People's Section and check out the exciting activities in the brand new PBS Kids Library Corner.
Ages/Grades: All ages and families
Time(s): 10:00 a.m.
Day(s): Tuesday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): August 31
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

STORYTIME
Storytime is designed for children ages three years through Kindergarten to foster their love of books and reading. Each week's theme will be presented through stories, songs, fingerplays, or crafts. Class size is limited to 25 children.
Ages/Grades: Ages 3 - 5
Day(s)/Time(s):
Tuesdays @ 10 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays @ 10:00 a.m. (Mother Goose Time for Tots for 2 year olds)
Thursdays @ 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): September 14 - December 9
Registration deadline: Open until filled
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

We ask participating families to follow these guidelines and courtesies:

• Please remain in the library while your child is in Storytime.
• Please make sure your child is prepared to stay for the duration of the session. If your child needs to leave the story room for any reason, a children's assistant will escort him/her to find you. Children leaving the room are asked not to return to that day's session to avoid interrupting ongoing sessions.
• Please notify Patty if your child is going to be absent. Children absent for two consecutive weeks without notification will be dropped from the program

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ANIME AFTER SCHOOL/MANGA BOOK DISCUSSION
Enjoy a new anime every month at the library. Read the manga selections online before each meeting and join in the discussion and anime viewing with your friends. We'll provide the snacks. You provide your insight. Register now!
Ages/Grades: Ages 11 - 17
Time(s): 2:00 p.m. (August) or 4:00 p.m. (September - December)
Day(s): 2nd Monday of the month (August) or 3rd Tuesday of the month (September - December)
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
August 9 - Naruto: The Lost Story
September 21 - Inu Yasha
October 19 - Kanon
November 16 - Sgt. Frog
December 21 - R.O.D. - Read Or Die
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


FRANK TALK: THE CAROL FRANKLIN LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS DIAN CURTIS REGAN: ONE AUTHOR'S JOURNEY
Join Kansas author Dian Curtis Regan for "One Author's Journey," an informative and humorous talk describing her journey to writing books for children. Regan is the author of several popular series including, Princess Nevermore, World According to Kaley and The Monster of the Month Club. The winner of various awards and the author of more than 50 books, Regan spent three years living and working in South America. In 2001, the library at Escuela de las Americas in Venezuela was dedicated to her and became the "Dian Curtis Regan Library" for her contributions and commitment to the school. Stop by for an entertaining evening and find out what it takes to become an author.
Ages/Grades: All ages and families
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Wednesday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): October 6
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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SATURDAY @ THE LIBRARY
Saturdays are for the whole family so join us this fall for a spot of tea, to touch a truck, to learn about the crazy Kansas weather, and more. All programs are appropriate for the young and the young at heart.

Touch-A-Truck Day
Get up close and personal with farm, construction, utility, safety, public works and many other "things that go" at this annual event. Here kids can take the wheel, honk the horn, and get a feeling for what it's like to drive the big rigs.
Saturday, September 18 @ 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Goody's Plaza, East Chestnut Street

KSNT Weatherman Tom Hagen
Learn about the crazy Kansas weather with Tom Hagen, KSNT meteorologist. This program is ideal for students eight and older.
Saturday, October 9 @ 10:00 a.m.

Puppet Show
Featuring Up, Down, and Around by Katherine Ayres, the 2010 selection for the Kansas Reads to Preschoolers program sponsored by the Kansas Center for the Book, and other wild and wonderful surprises.
Saturday, November 13 @ 10:00 a.m.

Christmas Crafts for Kids
Kids can deck their halls and don their gay apparel with the projects they make and take at this annual event.
Saturday, December 4 @ 10:00 a.m. to Noon

Ages/Grades: All ages and families
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library (unless otherwise noted)
Cost: None
Registration deadline: None (unless otherwise noted)
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

The 2009 edition of Touch-a-Truck Day was big fun!
Click here for more pictures from Touch-a-Truck Day

AFTER HOURS @ THE LIBRARY
Teens take over when the patrons leave the Library. This past season, young adults tried their hand at the challenges from the popular television game show, Minute to Win It. They asked for more, so this fall we offer new challenges, new prizes, and more laughs. Later in the season, teens will make paper toys. These clever folded toys are currently the rage in Japan, being used to decorate lockers and offices. From rabbits to robots, teens will create a new friend or two. Advance registration is required for these young-adults-only events.
Ages/Grades: Ages 11 - 17
Time(s): 6:30 p.m.
Day(s): Fridays
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
September 10 - Minute to Win It Library Style II (Register by September 8)
November 12 - Japanese Paper Toys (Register by November 10)
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

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Adults

Movies

None scheduled for the Fall

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Frank Talk Lecture Series

FRANK TALK: THE CAROL FRANKLIN LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS DIAN CURTIS REGAN: ONE AUTHOR'S JOURNEY
Join Kansas author Dian Curtis Regan for "One Author's Journey," an informative and humorous talk describing her journey to writing books for children. Regan is the author of several popular series including, Princess Nevermore, World According to Kaley and The Monster of the Month Club. The winner of various awards and the author of more than 50 books, Regan spent three years living and working in South America. In 2001, the library at Escuela de las Americas in Venezuela was dedicated to her and became the "Dian Curtis Regan Library" for her contributions and commitment to the school. Stop by for an entertaining evening and find out what it takes to become an author.
Ages/Grades: All ages and families
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Wednesday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): October 6
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

Talk About Literature in Kansas (TALK)

TALK ABOUT LITERATURE IN KANSAS (TALK)
Fall Theme: Award Winners
TALK is a program designed for those who enjoy reading and talking about books. The sessions are informal, and readers may share their ideas or simply sit back and enjoy the discussions. This fall we will be discussing books that have reached nationwide recognition by winning either the National Book Award, the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, or the National Book Critics Circle Award. TALK is cosponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults

Monday, September 20 @ 7:00 p.m.
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson

Sunday, October 17 @ 2:00 p.m.
Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem

Monday, November 15 @ 7:00 p.m.
Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

Books and Reading

DIARY OF A COMBAT INFANTRYMAN
A native of rural Morris County who is now living in nearby Manhattan, author Jim Sharp documented his World War II experiences in a small diary that was given to him by the American Red Cross at Boston Harbor before he was shipped overseas. This diary became the impetus to write his book Diary of a Combat Infantryman, From the Bulge to Bavaria, the winner of the Kansas Council of Genealogical Societies Family History Award. Sharp will share his stories, sign copies of his books, and encourage others to share their experiences at this special Sunday afternoon event.
Presenter: Jim Sharp is a Bronze Star recipient who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and served as a guard at the Nuremberg war crime trials in 1945 and 1946.
Ages/Grades: Adults
Time(s): 1:30 p.m.
Day(s): Sunday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): September 26
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library



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FANTASTIC REALMS
Join other readers of fantasy and science fiction to discuss both the latest titles and the classics of these two similar, yet distinctive genres.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Second Thursday of each month
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
August 12 - The Doomsday Book by Connie Willis
September 9 - Furies of Calderon by Jim Butcher
October 14 - Idlewild by Nick Sagan
November 11 - The Alphabet of Thorn by Patricia McKillip
December 9 - The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

LADIES OF THE NIGHT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Ladies of the Night is a monthly discussion group that focuses on books written by, for, and about women. This is an informal, self-guided group in which members frequently look beyond the bestseller lists for thought provoking literature.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): First Monday of each month (except September)
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
August 2 - Too Much Happiness by Alice Munro
September 13 - Heart and Soul by Maeve Binchy
October 4 - The Help by Kathryn Stockett
November 1 - The Three Junes by Julia Glass
December 6 - The Family Nobody Wanted by Helen Doss
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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MAHOGANY READERS
Mahogany Readers is a monthly discussion group open to anyone who wants to discover and explore current trends in African-American literature. The works of five authors will be discussed this fall in a friendly, informal manner that involves the sharing of ideas, feelings, experiences, and food.
Ages/Grades: Adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): First Thursday of each month (except November)
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
August 5 - Breena Clarke
September 2 - Mary Monroe
October 7 - Dawn Turner Trice
November 11- April Sinclair
December 2 - Lawrence Hill
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

MYSTERY CLUB
Everyone loves a good mystery and none more so than the Mystery Club. This informal, self-directed book discussion group explores whodunit in the world of mystery, detective, suspense, spy and crime novels. This semester's titles will continue the group's investigation of the best first novel nominees for the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Award.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): 2nd Tuesday of each month
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
August 10 - The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf
September 14 - A Bad Day for Sorry by Sophie Littlefield
October 12 - Black Water Rising by Attica Locke
November 9 - In the Shadow of Gotham by Stefanie Pintoff
December 14 - Christmas Party
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

TALK ABOUT LITERATURE IN KANSAS (TALK)
Fall Theme: Award Winners
TALK is a program designed for those who enjoy reading and talking about books. The sessions are informal, and readers may share their ideas or simply sit back and enjoy the discussions. This fall we will be discussing books that have reached nationwide recognition by winning either the National Book Award, the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, or the National Book Critics Circle Award. TALK is cosponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults

Monday, September 20 @ 7:00 p.m.
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson

Sunday, October 17 @ 2:00 p.m.
Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem

Monday, November 15 @ 7:00 p.m.
Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

Language Arts

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Special Events

BASKET MAKING
Students will learn the basic techniques of basket weaving by completing a project each time the class meets. This is also an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to renew or hone their weaving skills. Class size is limited, so register early.
Instructor: Helen Haynes has considerable experience in creating baskets. She has been sharing her knowledge with students in the LIFE program for six years.
Ages/Grades: Ages 15 and older. Anyone under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time(s): 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (ending time approximate)
Day(s): Fourth Monday of each month
Place: Hobby Haven, 716 North Adams
Cost: Materials fee varies with each project.
Date(s): August 23, September 27, October 25, and November 22. Class will not meet in December.
Registration deadline: One week prior to each class date, including payment of the materials fee.
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

COIN COLLECTING: GETTING STARTED
Okay, you have a bathtub full of coins and are itching to know if any of those pennies might be worth a nickel. Well, come to this session and have your questions answered on how to begin this interesting and sometime fascinating hobby. Then learn how to reinforce the floor under your bathtub before it falls into the basement.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Monday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): September 27
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

COIN COLLECTING FOR THE MORE SERIOUS COLLECTOR
You've sorted through your bathtub full of coins and found several interesting specimens: a 3-legged buffalo, a gold V nickel, and a copper 1943 penny. Now what do you do? Come to this session and learn more, but you might want to hide these coins in a safe place until you do. There are greedy eyes everywhere.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Monday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): October 18
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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CROCHET
Learn the basics of crochet including single and double stitches, how to read instructions, how to change colors, and how to increase and decrease. This is also a class for those who want to brush up on old skills. Come and have fun!
Ages/Grades: Adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Thursdays
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: Students will be supplied with yarn and a hook at their first class. Materials and supplies needed after the first class will be the responsibility of the student.
Date(s): August 26, September 23, October 28, and December 23 in the library's community room. The class will also meet informally in the main area of the library August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9.
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

FAUX FINISHING - DECORATIVE PAINTING FOR YOUR HOME
Are you bored with the same old paint colors? Would you like to learn techniques such as Venetian plaster, Tuscan texture relief, woodgraining or marbleizing? Would you like to find an easy way to add depth and color to a room? Come to the library and discover how to improve the look of your home by using the hottest trend in home décor, faux finish painting.
Presenter: Jake White from Sherwin Williams, Junction City
Ages/Grades: Adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Tuesday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): October 5
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


FOUNDATION CENTER BASICS
Are you a member of a non-profit group or organization looking for grants that can help you serve your community? The Foundation Directory Online provides the most accurate details available on foundations, corporate donors, and grantmaking charities in the United States. Come learn how you can do your funding research at the library by using the nation's leading online source.
Ages/Grades: Adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Monday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): August 16
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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HOLIDAY COOKING - VEGETARIAN STYLE
Want to try some vegetarian recipes this holiday season but are not sure what your family would like? Come try a sample of meatless dishes while learning about the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. Even if you only want to be able to offer the occasional vegetarian dish, this class will offer plenty of cooking ideas.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Monday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): November 22
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
Experience the immediate benefits of meditation as we discuss and participate in creating sacred space; centering and grounding; varying the breath; using hand mudras, and clearing the energy centers (chakras).
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Tuesday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): September 21
Registration Deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

MONEY MANAGEMENT: TAKING CONTROL FOR A BETTER FUTURE
Stressed out about debt? Robbing Peter to pay Paul? No Savings plan? No Emergency fund? Not sure of your financial future? Learn how to develop a personal roadmap for accomplishing life goals such as retirement, buying a house, eliminating debt, paying for a college education, and ensuring your family's financial well-being for a better quality of life.
Presented by: Nancy Hetzler is an independent representative of Primerica Financial Services.
Ages/Grades: Adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Monday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): October 11
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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PROGRESS TOWARD A WORLD WITHOUT ALZHEIMER'S
Unchecked, Alzheimer's disease will continue to escalate and therefore as a nation we face a great challenge, but also a great opportunity. Now is the time of great hope. The research community is optimistic that within the next few years new drugs may delay the progression of this disease. This session will explore current research, which will lead someday to a world without Alzheimer's disease.
Presenter: Cindy Miller is the Outreach Coordinator for the Northeast Regional Office of the Heart of America chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
Ages/Grades: Adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Thursday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): August 19
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


SELF PUBLISHING FOR FUN AND PROFIT
Are you thinking about writing for fun and profit or have you written, but don't know what to do next? Take advantage of Chris E. Beemer's experience. Learn some of the ins and outs, ups and downs of self publishing before you take the plunge. Find out if self publishing is for you as you pursue your writing dreams.
Instructor: Chris E. Beemer is a retired teacher and author of the self published book A Whack on the Head.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Monday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): August 9
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

WRITING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY
Charley Kempthorne, author of For All Time: A Complete Guide to Writing Your Family History and editor of LifeStory, a monthly magazine/newsletter about writing personal and family history, will offer a workshop on writing your own family story. This three hour workshop will be divided into three parts: how to remember your past; how to write the narratives of your life; and how to publish them for your family and friends.
Instructor: Charley Kempthorne is a native Kansan and lives with his wife on a farm near Manhattan. He started the first reminiscence writing workshop in the nation in Manhattan (KS) in 1976. He has an MFA from the Iowa Writers Workshop and has conducted hundreds of workshops across the country.
Ages/Grades: Adults
Time(s): 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Day(s): Thursday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): September 16
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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Friends of the Library Book Sale


BOOK LOVER'S PARADISE: FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL FALL BOOK SALE
Great buys on great books in next-to-new condition will be on hand at the Friends' annual fall sale. The prices are reasonable and the cause is worthy as the proceeds will be used to support library programs and activities. Current members and anyone who joins at the door can get first pick at the members-only night on Thursday. Come all and come often!
Ages/Grades: All ages
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s):
Thursday, November 4, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Members only)
Friday, November 5, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 6, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Friends of the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

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