A parched, cracked landscape featuring a dry, bleached-white tree standing at a dusty crossroad, surrounded by thorny brown bushes. This setting serves as the stage for the sociopolitical parable "The Crossroads of Vakshi" by author Shon Mehta.

“Fear the enemy who strikes you, but dread the friend who finds a rhythm in your screams.” — Shon Mehta, Stories Of Jivavarta

Four travelers meet a stranger and learn that boredom is more dangerous than his blade.
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Happening TODAY at 11 am!

Join us TODAY and every Friday at 11 am for THE CREATIVE ESCAPE, a laid-back, self-paced crafting experience designed for adults. Details here: buff.ly/W3aAzqm

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Please join the PAGE TURNERS Book Club on Thursday, September 11 at 1 pm for a discussion of The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Mi-Ye Lee. Join us in-person or via Zoom - your choice!

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Please join us on Monday, September 8 from 6-7 pm for the Banned Book Club. This month we will discuss In the Time of Butterflies by Julia Alvarez and the theme of historical events.

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Patrons got crafty this month and made seashell trinket dishes, using Mod Podge, pretty paper napkins and a sea shell!

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Please note: Our BEGINNER COURSE: ENGLISH (ESL) for tonight is canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Our next class will be held on Tues Aug 5 at 5 pm.

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This week adult attendees enjoyed a colorful escape into Alcohol Ink Art where they created custom designs on vinyl paper and left with their own artistic masterpieces!

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RESCHEDULED! The Color Our World Book Chat has been RESCHEDULED to Wednesday, July 30 at 2 pm. If you plan to attend in person, please note that we will meet in the Annex.

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Join us on Friday, July 18 from 2:30 - 4:30 pm for Balloon Smash Art, a fun and colorful art experience!

Registration required. For adults ages 18 years and up.

Register here: ccls.libcal.com/event/14424339

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Last month, attendees got to unwind and create beautiful butterfly garden stakes through the relaxing art of diamond painting!

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Come to the library on FRI JUN 6 at 11 am for a new twist on our CREATIVE ESCAPE program! Create rolled magazine art of your favorite animal. All materials supplied. Reg. not req'd. More info about The Creative Escape here: ccls.libcal.com/event/13868146 #HankinLibrary #PAFoward #SocialLiteracy

Look at this gorgeous gallery of pressed flower art! Attendees came to the library last week to connect with the natural world and craft their one-of-a-kind creations! All to relaxing music, frosted sugar cookies, and refreshing drinks.

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