Garrett Public Library News | Garrett Clipper

A new project will be announced each month, with free craft kits available while supplies last. Instructions are included.

The February craft is a pucker up fish face magnet.

The library will offer a Valentine love plaque class at 6 p.m. today, Feb. 1.

All supplies will be provided at no cost. Early registration is required at the upstairs circulation desk.

Participants will create their plaques using wood laminate, paint and glue.

The adult afternoon book club meets at 1 p.m. the first Thursday of each month.

This month’s book is “Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley.

The March book is “Someone Knows” by Lisa Scottoline. Copies are available at the upstairs circulation desk.

The adult evening book club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.

This month’s selection is “The Confession Club” by Elizabeth Berg.

The March book is “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave.

Copies of both books will be available soon at the upstairs circulation desk.

The library invites patrons to browse the selection at its ongoing book sale.

A variety of books, music CDs, DVDs and books on CD are available.

All prices are by donation only.

The Garrett Public Library offers homebound service to cardholders.

If you are a Garrett resident and do not have a library card, staff will be happy to issue one.

The homebound service is available to those who are temporarily or permanently homebound.

For more information, call 357-5485.

The library will host a personal safety class at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 in the Community Room. Steve Zorn with Personal Safety Unlimited will lead the class.

Curbside service is available to those concerned about safety with bad weather and COVID issues. Call the library to set up this service.

Bring your tech questions to the upstairs computer area at the library at 10 a.m. each Tuesday. Staff will help find the answers to questions.

The Teen Room (Herzer Hall) will have activities after school at 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Baby Storytime will take place at 11 a.m. each Monday.

Toddler Storytime will take place at 1 p.m. each Thursday.

The Kids’ Club offers opportunities to experiment with science, explore arts and crafts, have fun with food and play with cool activities.

Join the library every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. No registration is required. All supplies are provided.

These kits are free, educational activities — four crafts in each kit.

The learning kits change monthly. These can be picked up at the library while supplies last.

Masks are recommended but not required for library staff and patrons. The library will continue to provide masks for visitors in need of one.

Overdue fines will no longer accrue on patron accounts.

Administration fees for processing lost or damaged items will no longer be charged. Patrons, however, are still responsible for lost or damaged items and replacement costs.

The Garrett Public Library has a video game collection that is now available to circulate to the public.

Games for PlayStation 4, XBox One and Nintendo Switch will be offered.

The collection includes games for all audiences, from ESRB rating E (for everyone) to M (for mature).

Patrons may check out five games at a time for week-long periods.

With a generous donation by Church at Garrett, the Garrett Public Library has a Free Little Library.

The Free Little Library is located near the west entrance. No library card is required. Visitors may take any books they have an interest.

Gently used books may be donated as space permits.

Garrett Public Library staff will periodically refresh and restock the Free Little Library.

Please note this is not the drop box to return library materials. The library’s drop box is located further south in the parking lot and is silver.