Pickin’ at the Lillie returns in September

Leaves are falling and Autumn is calling.
As the seasons change one thing remains, and that’s the commitment of the staff of the Lillie Russell Memorial Library to provide fun and educational programs and activities for everyone in the community.
Here are some highlights for September:
l Pickin’ at the Lillie is back at the Lillie Russell Memorial Library. Friday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m will mark the return of this popular event featuring live bluegrass, gospel, country, and folk music.
Pickin’ at the Lillie is a free family-friendly acoustic string jam held on the first Friday of every month. Bring your guitar, fiddle, banjo, dobro, mandolin, or ukelele, and jam out. Contact Mike Dodgen at 903-245-0981.
l Local line dancer, Gail Herring, is returning to the library to teach ladies line dancing classes. Two classes are available every Wednesday, a beginner class from 10:10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and a more advanced class from 11:10 a.m. to 12 noon. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes or boots to learn new moves while you groove. Classes are for ladies 16 years old and up at $5 per person, per class. Registration is required. Call the library or stop by the circulation desk to register.
Check out our recurring activities and events:
Adult Game Day: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
For ages 18 and older. Play cards, board games, dominoes, and more.
Yarn Club: Thursdays 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Learn to knit or crochet. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Diabetes Support Group: Sept. 3 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Storytime: Friday mornings, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Storytime themes:
Sept. 6: Deaf Awareness
Guest: Tyler Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center
Sept. 13: Birds
Guest: Ann Bush from Tyler Audubon Society
Sept. 20: Owls
Guest: Zane Hudson from Tyler State Park
Wear white.
Sept. 27: Acorns
Therapet: Sept. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
Registration required. Call to schedule your 15-minute session to read to an amazing therapy dog.
Friends of the Library meeting: Sept. 15, 2 p.m.
The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call 903-882-1900 with any questions.