Spring is here, but it's still kind of chilly - try wool for warmth and beauty

The weather we're having , to put it mildly, has been rather bizarre.

On cold/chilly days, I'm rather fond of warm snuggly items - and it only gets better when you were the one to knit it yourself.

If you're interested in knitting or crocheting, here are some upcoming events you'll want to explore

Ongoing Knitting @ Your Library-

Every Fourth Wednesday at 10:00 at Mason Dixon Library - If you love to knit come to the library and join our new knitting group. Knit, chat and improve your skills. Feel free to bring your current and enjoy knitting and time at their lovely Fireplace Area.

Every third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Glen Rock Library - Bring a knitting project or start a new one! All levels welcome at this friendly and informal knitting circle.

Two Tuesdays a month! At 6:00 p.m. Kreutz Creek Library in Hellam - The 2nd Tuesday of the month will continue to be our crafting night, the 4th Tuesday will be for a skills class. Learn something new at this fun library knitting/crocheting circle.

Check out this class!

Held over two Saturdays, May 19 and June 16, 10 AM- 1 PM at Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center, Hellam -

You can Learn to Make a Top Down Raglan Sweater - Join pattern designer and local knitting expert Joan Hamer as she shows us how to knit a sweater form the collar down to the hem! Upon registration and payment of $10 you will receive a materials list and a homework assignment that should be completed before the first class. Bring your lunch! Beverages will be provided! Space is limited and registration is required.

thinking ahead to the winter holidays

Would you like to have a magnificent hand-knitted holiday stocking for only $10?

Betty Druck, our knitter of considerable skill, is ready to take orders; she has a huge portfolio of patterns and colors, and each stocking can be personalized with a name.

They make great gifts for baby or bridal showers, adoptions, blended families, or "just because that felt stocking from a big box store is tacky" - some folks even order them for cherished pets.

Betty adds special embellishments to her stockings--beads for the center of flowers or tree decorations; angora yarn for beards and tiny ribbons on packages. A variety of patterns are available and you may view pictures at the library.

Stockings will be delivered in November

and they still cost only $10.

Each stocking is a labor of love as well as a work of art. What are you waiting for? Call the library today!