Library Lines: Family Fun Day a roaring success
The Friends of the Library attended Family Fun Day at the Cheboygan County Fair this past week. Through the Gift of Reading Program, the Friends were able to give 175 books to children. Encouraging children to read by providing free books is one of the goals for the group.
The library accepts donations of new or nearly new children’s books. Donated books are evaluated and then passed on to the Friends group for the next Gift of Reading giveaway event. Monetary contributions to the Gift of Reading program are also welcome and greatly appreciated. The library participates in the Downtown Trick-or-Treating event every year and offers free books to kids at that event. Donations can be brought to the front desk at the library. A receipt will be provided upon request as donations made to the library are tax-deductible. Thank you for your support!
Registration is still open for our Sphero: LED Emojis STEAM (Steam, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Camp scheduled to meet 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 26. Ages 8-12 are welcome to sign up for this free fun one-hour opportunity to get hands-on experience coding our new Bolt robotic balls. Sphero bots are coded using an iPad to create your favorite emoji faces and other designs. The Sphero bots are new to our collection, and we want to share them with you. Registration is required, call 231-627-2381 or stop by the library for more information or to register.
Beginner Tai Chi classes will be offered in the lower level at the library beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 5:30 p.m. and again on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 4:30 p.m. Enrolling in class is easy, just show up at the class you want to attend either on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. or Thursday at 4:30 p.m. After three weeks, on Sept. 21, the classes will close for additional enrollment. Classes will continue from the beginning of September and end in the middle of December. Classes are free! If you are interested in learning this mindful moving practice, attend a beginner session. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Sandals, boots and bare feet are not recommended.
According to Mayoclinic.org, “Tai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai Chi is sometimes described as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body. Originally developed in ancient China for self-defense, Tai Chi evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and to help with a variety of other health conditions. Tai Chi has many different styles. Each style has its own subtle emphasis on various Tai Chi principles and methods. As a result, there are more than 100 possible movements and positions with Tai Chi. Regardless of the variation, all forms of Tai Chi include rhythmic patterns of movement that are coordinated with breathing to help you achieve a sense of inner calm.”
— Paula Jewell is program director of the Cheboygan Area Public Library.
This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Library Lines: Family Fun Day a roaring success
