Manistee County Library is celebrating Old Time Christmas W eekend the 2nd Annual Holiday Book Nook Show. Artists. Crafters and holida y enthusiasts of all ages are invited to enter.
\nBook nooks are mod els or dioramas that fit on a book shelf. You can craft a model using any supplies you might like to use. \;The book nook should recreate a sce ne from your favorite holiday story/book\, movie or song. Book nooks can b e created by teams\, families\, pairs or individual artists. \;
\n< p>After you turn in your book nook\, our team of elves will attach mini fa iry lights to your entry so it will be extra merry during Old Christmas We ekend -- Friday\, December 4 &\; Saturday\, December 5. \;\nAll book nooks will be on display during Old Christmas Weekend. The public can tour the show during library business hours and vote for their favori te book nook. Best in show will be awarded a $100 gift card to Meijer.&nbs p\;
\nHere's what you need to know before you enter: \;
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\;The library is supplying participants with premade boxes that measu
re 9\" (wide)\, 9\" (long) and 8\" (deep). The models must be made using o
ne of the boxes supplied by the library-- no outside boxes are allowed for
entry. \;
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To reserve a box\, please be sure to
sign up here on the website and pick up your cardboard box between October
19 and November 28 at Manistee Main Library. Limit 2 boxes per household.
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You can use whatever supplies and tools you h
ave to create your book nook. All liquids used in your book nook design mu
st be completely dry before turning into the library for the show-- please
no high-odor paints or glues.
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All book nook designs
should be family-friendly in nature. \;
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Decorati
ons and models should be secured inside the box. Please do not attach obje
cts to exterior of box as our team of elves may not be able to fit your bo
ok nook on shelves for display. \;
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Please note th
at the library is not responsible for lost\, stolen or damaged items in th
e book nooks. Please do not place valuable items in your book nook. \;
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To be entered into the show\, all book nooks must be
brought to the Manistee Main Library no later than the end of the day on
Tuesday Dec. 1. Please be sure to fill out the entry sticker on the side o
f your cardboard box. Book boxes turned in without entry are not eligible
for the show and competition. \;
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If you would lik
e to have your book nook back after the show\, please pick pick the box up
December 7 - December 12 \;after Old Christmas Weekend. Our team of
elves will recycle and dispose of any book nooks left at the library after
December 12. \; \;
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