Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Library Activities for History Lovers

The John Kenneth Galbraith Reference Library will be hosting two programs for history lovers this spring.

Day in the Life of a Pioneer
Saturday May 14, 2011
1:30 pm

Presented by Fanshawe Pioneer Village . Participants will take part in learning and trying their hand at 19th century chores and games. This is a 90 minute program. Please preregister at 519-762-2780

19th Century Penny Rugs
Presented by Fanshawe Pioneer Village
at the John Kenneth Galbraith Reference Library
Saturday April 16, 2011
10:30 am
Cost $6.00

Participants will learn the history of the penny rug and how it became a valued piece of folk art. The workshop will include a brief presentation on the history of penny rugs and then participants will create their own penny rug to take home.
Please preregister at 519-762-2780

The John Kenneth Galbraith Reference Library is located at 236 Shackleton Street, Dutton, Ontario
Email: duttonlibrary@elgin-county.on.ca

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