Spies Public Library in Menominee is bringing back the pleasure of finding a letter in the mailbox.

Library Director Tara Gamlin says the Pen Pal Club connects children and adults with writers at other participating libraries. There are 90 libraries in the exchange.

Participants are matched by age group. Letters go through the library, so writers do not have to share their home addresses.

A 300-dollar grant through the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association will help provide stationery, stamps and writing guides for monthly gatherings.

The club’s kickoff is Tuesday, October 20th, at five p.m. at Spies Public Library. Gamlin says you can join even if you do not have a library card.

You can stop by the library to request an application before the kickoff.

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