Cannelton Library to Host Wooden Snowmen Craft, Strengthening Local Ties
The Perry County Public Library’s Cannelton Branch will hold a Wooden Snowmen Ornaments craft session Thursday, Nov. 13 at 4:45 p.m., led by Jennifer Brown of Glitter & Vinyl Girl. The $5-per-person program is limited to 10 participants and requires registration by phone or email, highlighting both community-building efforts and access challenges for some residents.
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The Perry County Public Library’s Cannelton Branch is offering a hands-on winter craft program aimed at bringing neighbors together as the holiday season approaches. The Wooden Snowmen Ornaments session, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 13 at 4:45 p.m., will be led by Jennifer Brown of Glitter & Vinyl Girl. Participation costs $5 per person and the class is capped at 10 participants; registration is available by phone or email.
Libraries in small communities often serve as more than places to borrow books. The Cannelton Branch’s announcement comes on the heels of its role as a polling site for the Nov. 4 election, underscoring the library’s role as a civic and social hub. Regular programming like craft workshops, story times and informational events helps sustain that role by offering low-cost opportunities for social connection, skill-building and intergenerational interaction.
For Perry County residents, the workshop provides inexpensive, locally accessible craft activity at a time when community spaces are an important resource for mental wellness and social support. Creative programs can offer seniors, parents and young people a chance to gather in a supervised, structured setting. The small class size may also appeal to attendees looking for a quieter, more personalized experience.
At the same time, the program’s participant cap and registration requirements illustrate ongoing access challenges in rural communities. A limit of 10 seats means demand may outpace supply, particularly for low-cost events that provide social enrichment. Requiring sign-up by phone or email may be a barrier for residents without reliable internet service, without a working phone, or who face transportation difficulties getting to the branch. Those constraints point to broader equity questions about how to ensure that public programming reaches marginalized or homebound residents.
Public health and community policymakers can look to events like this as a reminder of the value of sustained investment in local libraries. Adequate funding for staff, supplies and outreach can allow small branches to expand offerings, create sliding-scale fees or provide transportation supports for people with mobility or financial barriers. Libraries that double as polling places and community centers demonstrate the multiplier effect of those resources in civic life.
The Cannelton Branch also lists additional November programs, offering further opportunities for engagement. Residents interested in attending the wooden snowmen craft are encouraged to register promptly by phone or email to secure one of the limited spots and to check with the library about other upcoming events and accessibility options.
