Learn to build a gaming computer at the library

Educational programs now available at Otonabee-South Monaghan library branches

How to Build a Gaming Computer is coming to a library near you in OSM Township. The lessons are for all ages.

In Keene, it runs Feb. 7, 14 and 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register by Jan. 31. At the Bailieboro Library, it runs March 14, 21 and 28. Register by March 7.

The cost is $10 per person. Meanwhile, for the younger crowd, Pre-School Story Time Tuesdays resumes Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. at the library in Keene.

Stop Animation Day Camp for ages eight to 12 runs March 11 to March 15, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Keene. Cost is $150 per person. Registration and payment are required by March 4.

Reiki Level 1, runs March 18, 25, and April 1, 6 to 9 p.m., at Keene. Reiki Level 2 runs March 20, 27, and April 3, 6 to 9 p.m., at Keene. Each Reiki level costs $250 per person. Payment and registration are required no later than March 4

To register for any of these programs, call the Gayle Nelson Library in Keene at 705-295-6814, or Bailieboro Library at 705-9396510, or visit www.otosoumon.library.on.ca. You can make payments with PayPal.

Reminders

• Free public skating, Otonabee South Monaghan Community Centre: Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m.; Thursday, 3 to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3 to 4 p.m.

• Wednesday Night Bingo, hosted by the Keene Lions, Gold Room, OSM Community Centre, Keene. Early bird game at 6:30 p.m., regular games start at 7 p.m.

Correction

Last week’s item about the OSM Food Cupboard should have said the food bank is open every second Thursday of the month. There are several drop off locations including Three Roads Farm, Hiawatha Life Centre, Otonabee Court Complex, Kawartha Credit Union, Keene United Church, OSM Memorial Community Centre and Otonabee-South Monaghan Township Office.

Otonabee Farmer

John Graham Weir kept journals from 1880 until his death in 1925. They are at Trent Valley Archives. 1924 Jan. 14, Mon. The Reverend Mr. Grobb preached his last sermon to us in All Saints church yesterday. He is going to Chicago. 1924 Jan. 15 Last night was very cold — six below zero. Today was warmer, about five above zero. 1924 Jan. 16 A driving snowstorm from the southwest last night and this forenoon it commenced to rain and continued raining until dark. 1924 Jan. 17 George Mitchell drew me a load of manure from Perry’s stable on Hunter St. Very fine winter day and splendid sleighing. 1925 Jan. 9, Fri. George Mitchell came this afternoon and we went to the cemetery to decide what kind of a monument to have placed at Lovina’s grave. We came home and had supper. George remained here until nine o’clock.