May Pleasant Hill Edge by Altoona Herald-Mitchellville index

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Spring classes offered at the library through Des Moines Adult Ed. Check out the classes being offered at their website: www.dmced.org or call 515-242-8521. BEGINNING SPANISH Mondays, 6–8 p.m. March 23 – May 11, Cost: $55. An introduction to Spanish with emphasis on comprehension backed up with the understanding of basic rules of the language. $5 book fee to be paid to instructor at first class. Book-compatible CD is also available for purchase from instructor for $5. Pre-register by calling Adult Ed. at 515-242-8521.

EXPLORING DRAWING & PAINTING Wednesdays,6:30–8 p.m. April 1–May 27, Cost: $60. (NOTE: There will be no class on April 22) Beginning and continuing work in pencil, charcoal, pastel chalk, watercolor, acrylic, and gouache; students will choose one medium to pursue. Particular attention will be given to the problems and techniques of working from photographs. Class size limited to 15 pre-registrations; walk-ins will not be accepted. Supplies discussed at first class. Children 9 and older are encouraged to enroll with a parent. Pre-register by calling Adult Ed. at 515242-8521.

STAMPING – THE “OTHER STUFF” Wednesday, May 13, 6-8 p.m., $20. It’s not just about the cards anymore! There are so many other things that can be made with stamps besides cards. In this onenight class, you’ll make 3 different projects that are easy and fun. Also get plenty of resources for great ideas to make additional projects later. Pre-register by calling Adult Ed. at 515-242-8521.

B.E.S.T.PROGRAM: Bringing Education and Seniors Together. We will plan a day trip once a month to local sights. Times will vary according to destination. Call the library at 266-7815 for questions, to reserve your seat, and also to find out what trip we have planned next or to add your name to the mailing list.

BOOK DISCUSSION: The 4th Monday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, please call the library at 266-7815.

Family Movie Night: Thursday, May 28, 6-8 p.m. at the library. We would like to invite you and your family to join us at the library for a movie and popcorn. There is no charge and no pre-registration TOOTHBRUSH (NALBINDING) RUG for this event. For more information please call the library at 266-7815. MAKING Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. April 28 – May 19, Cost: $28. Learn YOUNG ADULT AND CHILDRENS a new skill from the past requiring no CLASSES: sewing talent that you can use to make wonderful items for your home or gifts. Creative Kids Craft: You will use strips of fabric, no thread Wednesdays at 4 p.m., 6 & up. Please and a wooden needle. There is no pre-register for craft class, call the library counting, just something to relax and at 266-7815. do! Cost of material for initial trivet project and needle is $9, payable to Li’bear’y Story Time: instructor. Optional instruction book can Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10 a.m. & 10: be purchased for $8. Second project 30 a.m. Stories, crafts for pre-schoolers. of oval or round rug will be individual’s choice and cost approximately $15 COMPUTER CLASSES or you can purchase own materials. FOR BEGINNING LEARNERS! Pre-register by calling Adult Ed. at 515242-8521. BASIC SOAP-MAKING Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. April 28-May 12, Cost: $25. Learn to make soap using the cold process method. Make several bars of soap with vegetable oils, scented with essential oils and colored in various ways. Learn how to prepare molds, labels and calculate ingredient quantities. Safety will be emphasized. Take home several bars to enjoy with your family. Estimated supply cost $5 per student, payable at first class. Pre-register by calling Adult Ed. at 515-242-8521.

The Library’s Book Discussion Group needs you! The group chooses all of the books which will be discussed. It meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Join us!

Do you have used eyeglasses you would like to donate? The library has a box from the Lions Club for eyeglasses. Your contribution improves someone’s vision in another part of the world. The library also has a drop off box for used cell phones and a box for used ink cartridges. Bring these items in to be recycled.

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES The regular meeting of the Pleasant Hill Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by President Kelly Swinton at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2009 in the Library Conference Room. Board members Kenny Dean, Dan Herrin, Angela Stark and Kelly Swinton were present. Library Director John Lerdal was also present and participating along with Mayor Phil Hildebrand and Council liaison Martha Miller. The agenda was approved. The minutes from the January 22nd meeting were approved. The consent agenda was approved. The Program Specialist position has been filled by Krista Smith. The original funding formula which was presented to Polk County will continue to be used. An hour usage limit and computer shutoff 15 minutes prior to closing is being evaluated. So far, there have been few problems. February computer usage has been busier than normal. Additional parking on the west side of the library would cost approximately $50,000. There is a possibility that the parking could be added during the next fiscal year. The check from Prairie Meadows for $7,000 has been received. It will be used for a local history project. Copies of a booklet on Iowa’s Open Meeting law were distributed. The meeting was adjourned.

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