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ROGERS CITY – The Presque Isle District Library is gearing up for a summer of fun across the county with events to celebrate spring

The Culinary Colors Spice Club features four unique spices for sampling at the Rogers City and Millersburg Branch Libraries this May. Millersburg kits will be available for pickup May 1st, and include Epazote, Sal de Gusano, a history of both spices and recipe samples. The Rogers City Spice Club Kit features Ancho Chiles and Avocado Leaves along with recipes and histories for both spices. Spice Club kits are free to the public and allow patrons to try new flavors and recipes through a fun, passive program.

Today at 7 p.m., Rogers Theater is hosting “Ladies of the Lights,” an evening with Dianna Stampfler. Learn about the women who took on the demanding job of tending to the beacons that protected our shorelines. Spanning from the 1840’s to present day, view images of keepers, their families, and the lights they kept running during this engaging presentation by Dianna Stampfler. Freewill donation at the door.

Also today, between 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m., stop at the Millersburg Library to create a one-of-a-kind handmade gift just in time for Mother’s Day. Participants can make a felt rosebud corsage with free instruction and supplies provided.

Join Children’s Librarian, Miss Kelly, for a Summer Reading Sneak Peek with Rock Painting events happening at all the Presque Isle District Library Branches. Rock Painting will take place at the Posen Library on Monday, May 18th, at 3pm; Onaway Library on Tuesday, May 19th, at 3pm: Millersburg Library on Tuesday, May 19th, at 4:30pm; Rogers City Library on Wednesday, May 20th, at 3pm; Grand Lake Library on Thursday, May 21, at 5pm.

Coming up in early June, flex your artistic skills and Paint Your Own Mailbox at the Rogers City Library! Options include purchasing a new mailbox to paint or bringing your own and paying for the class guidance and materials. Registration is required for this class so please call ahead to reserve your space at 989-734-2477 ext. 1.

Michigan Notable Author of “Bear County, Michigan Stories,” John Counts, will present at the Rogers Theater on June 5th. The event will include a book signing opportunity as well as a presentation about the book.

As summer approaches, so does additional programming! Keep an eye on The News for further dates and activities from Presque Isle District Library.