Library holds adult programs

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Mary Spreckelmeyer is shown with several books she has folded.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville Public Library’s October adult program offered participants a chance to create pumpkin-patterned book folds.

Program leader Mary Spreckelmeyer has always been a crafter, according to a news release.

She loves creating quilts, embroidery, T-shirts and memory bears.

Spreckelmeyer delivered mail in Berger, Missouri, for 30 years and after retiring in 2013, she moved to Conception Junction to be near her daughter, Jennifer Meyer.

Mary started folding books in 2017, learning off the internet. She has now folded more than 500 books for all occasions. She’s crafted wedding, retirement, anniversary, and memorial designs. She loves that there are endless possibilities to be folded.

The library’s next adult program will be a bread making class. The public is invited to sample and learn how to make focaccia, hot rolls and more, noted Annie Arvidson, the library’s adult programs assistant. Tye Weston, Maryville Hy-Vee’s lead baker, will lead the program.

The program will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the library basement. Registration is required for free at the library front desk, or by calling 660-582-5281. There are 30 spots available and once they are filled, registration will close. This program is intended for ages 18 and older.

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Mary Spreckelmeyer has always been a crafter she is shown sharing her love of folding books with people during last month’s adult program.