Winemaking to be discussed at library

Published 9:00 am Wednesday, July 4, 2018

LIVE OAK — The Live Oak Public Library will be home to a winemaking presentation this week.

On Thursday, Betsy Martin will be at the Live Oak branch of the Suwannee River Regional Library system to demonstrate winemaking from noon to 1 p.m.

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Martin’s presentation will follow the winemaking process from the selection of the grapes or other produce to the bottling of the finished wine. In addition to learning about the process, those in attendance will also hear about the supplies and equipment needed for the process.

Call the library at 386-362-2317 for more information.

The winemaking presentation comes one day after the Live Oak Library and the rest of the SRRL system are closed for the observance of Independence Day on July 4.

On Saturday, Cafe Libro will be open in the new book area from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Free coffee will be available while patrons browse the new books.

Debra Barney, a library staff member, will host a knitting class on July 11 and a crochet class on July 18, both at 11:30 a.m. in the small conference room. Those attending are asked to bring needles and yarn.

Barney will also lead the Armchair Travels presentation July 19 when she takes the audience on a trip to Bolivia at noon. Bolivia is a “beautiful, geographically diverse, multi-ethnic and democratic country in the heart of South America” according to the library’s release. It is bordered by Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Paraguay.

On July 12, Jennings Bunn will hold a Native American artifacts presentation at noon. Burn will demonstrate the uses for many of the artifacts as well as tell how they were made. A display of his personal collection of artifacts is on display now at the library through July 12.

Suwannee County Fire Rescue will conduct a free CPR and First Aid Class on July 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those completing the class will receive a certificate. Space is limited so those wanting to attend are asked to pre-register by calling the library at 386-362-2317.

The Book Club meets July 25 at 2 p.m. to discuss “Watership Down” by Richard Adams. The worldwide bestseller for more than 40 years, “Watership Down” is described as a “timeless classic and one of the most beloved novels of all time.” Copies are available for checkout at the front desk.

Linda Lamarue, a local food blogger, will present easy, no-cook food demos and recipes at the library on July 26 at noon. Her blog can be found at http://bestoflongislandandcentralflorida.blogspot.com.

Also on July 26, a SongFarmers Gathering will be held at 6 p.m. Accosting musicians and music lovers are welcome to attend.

A Young at Heart Game Day for Adults is scheduled for July 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. Games such as Scrabble and dominoes will be available but those participating are encouraged to bring their own games as well.

The library’s adult summer program is also ongoing through July 27. The program is open to adults, ages 18 and older. Prize drawings are held every Friday with a Grand Prize drawing held July 27.