Scrap-n-Craft
Saturday, August 11th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Do you scrapbook, knit, bead or crochet? Whatever your hobby, bring your own project and we’ll provide the space and nourishment needed to keep you going! Register at the library by August8th. A $15 fee due at registration provides space, lunch, snacks and drinks. All proceeds support The Friends of Barclay Library.
New Magazines
The library has over 50 magazines subscriptions! We have all of your favorites, like People Weekly, Better Homes & Gardens and Reader’s Digest, plus these new magazines just added!
All Recipes Crochet!
Garden Gate Knit Simple
McCall’s Quilting Magnolia Journal
Pioneer Woman Smithsonian Magazine
Digital Services To Try This Summer
The library currently has three different digital services that provides FREE eBooks, eAudiobooks, music and movie downloads! All you need is your Barclay Public Library Card and PIN. To get started look for these apps in your app store:
Service: LibraryOnTheGo
App Name: Libby or Overdrive (depending on device)
Service: CloudLibrary
App Name: CloudLibrary
Service: Hoopla
App Name: Hoopla Digital
Also, download the Barclay Mobile app to have easy access to the online catalog and manage your account.
Ongoing Programs
Coffee Club
You’ve probably heard about Barclay’s Coffee Club, which meets every Wednesday at 9:30 am. This is an open invitation for anyone from the community to stop by the library for good coffee, company and conversation!
Book Discussion Groups
1st Wednesday at 10:30 am
2nd Saturday at 11:00 am
Joining a Book Club is a great way to get out of a reading rut and make new friends at the same time! Ask about how to join at the Service Desk.
Homebound Delivery Service
If you or a loved one is physically unable to visit the library, Barclay Public Library has a service just for you! Our Homebound Delivery service is available to persons who are homebound due to age, illness, disability or other incapacitating circumstances on a temporary or permanent basis. A library staff member will deliver reading materials or movies to your home once per month. To be eligible, the person must also reside within the Barclay Public Library service area and have a library card in good standing. Call the library for more information 672-3621.
