Sunday, Aug. 25 • Josephine Henry Historic Marker Dedication, 2 p.m., 210 Montgomery Avenue, Versailles. (All welcome) Join the Friends of the Library for the unveiling ceremony of the marker, followed by a reception at the Woodford County Historical Society. Josephine Henry (1846-1928) lived in Versailles and was a teacher, social reformer and an advocate for women’s suffrage.
Monday, Aug. 26 • What Are You Reading? Book Group, 12 to 1 p.m., Midway branch. (Adults) Broaden your reading horizons. Share your favorite new book and author. Enjoy coffee, a snack and lively discussions. No assigned books. • Teen Jeopardy: Zoology, 4 to 5 p.m., main library. (Ages 11-18) Test your knowledge in teams regarding monthly topics. Winning team receives a prize.
Tuesday, Aug. 27 • Toddler Tales, 10 a.m., main library. (Ages 2-3) Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and great activities. • Preschool Stories, 11 a.m., main library. (Ages 4-5) Books and more to enhance pre-literacy skills and to have fun. • Preschool Story Hour, 11 a.m., Midway branch. (Ages 5 and younger) Children (with a favorite adult) have fun with engaging books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills. • Microsoft Word: Part 4/6, 2 to 3 p.m., main library. (Adults) This six-part class will start with the basics of formatting in Microsoft Word and move on to cover more advanced features such as Headers and Footers, Inserting images and Tables. Participants should be familiar with using a keyboard and a mouse. • Art Attack, 3 p.m., Midway branch. (Grades K-4) Draw, trim, glue, paint and create. Join us for a creative art project, a snack and a story. • Tween Time: Nature Bingo, 5 to 6 p.m., main library. (Ages 8-11) Discover nature artifacts like shark’s teeth, bird’s nests, snake skins and fossils. Play wildlife bingo and more. • Yarn Ballers, 6 to 7:30 p.m., main library. (Adults) Drop in for casual crafting and conversation. • Writers’ Group, 6:30 p.m., main library. (Teens and adults) Kickstart your imagination with creative writing exercises. • Tuesday Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Versailles Brewing Company. (Adults) Discuss “The Cottingley Secret” by Hazel Gaynor.
Wednesday, Aug. 28 • Baby Story Time, 10 a.m., main library. (Ages 9-23 months) Songs, rhymes, stories and activities. • Microsoft Word: Part 5/6, 2 to 3 p.m., main library. (Adults) See Tuesday, Aug. 27 for more information. • Anime and Manga Club: Into the Forest of Firefly Lights, 4 to 5:30 p.m., main library. (Ages 11-18) Sample first episodes of anime, check out the featured manga of the month and eat Japanese snacks. This month watch “Into the Forest of Firefly Lights,” a short movie about a girl who is rescued by a spirit. • Easy Yoga, 6:30 p.m., Midway branch. (Adults) Learn easy yoga exercises to stretch, strengthen and relax. Mats provided. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move. Taught by Emily Saderholm. Call 846-4014 to sign up.
Thursday, Aug. 29 • La Plaza, 11:45 to 1 p.m., main library. Drop in for a lunchtime conversation in Spanish every Thursday. • Microsoft Word: Part 6/6, 2 to 3 p.m., main library. (Adults) See Tuesday, Aug. 27 for information. • Creative Café, 4 to 5 p.m., main library. (Ages 11-18) Try out our new Creative Café with maker kits ranging from knitting, Legos, art, photography and so much more.
Friday, Aug. 30 • Tween Time: Luau, 4 to 5 p.m., Midway branch. (Ages 8-11) Sample tropical treats, play games and more.