Events
Ages 2 - 5 years
Bring your toddler/preschooler to an hour long story time that includes stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, activities, and books.
Ages 2 - 5 years
Bring your toddler/preschooler to an hour long story time that includes stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, activities, and books.
Ages 12 to 23 months
Ages 12 to 23 months
Bed Time/Sleepy Time
For Birth through 5 years
Sharing stories, songs and some fun.
Join us for some fun making a craft from duct tape! Registration required.
Ages 2 - 5 years
Bring your toddler/preschooler to an hour long story time that includes stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, activities, and books.
Be My Valentine
For Birth through first grade
Sharing stories, songs and some fun.
Good Morning
For ages birth through 5 years.
Sharing stories, songs, and some fun!
'C' Is for Counting
For ages birth through 5 years.
Sharing stories, songs, and some fun!
Ages 2 - 3.
Storytime requires registration. Registration continues throughout the series. Call or stop in to register.
Want the skills to be online with computers? Your library offers FREE classes through Connect OHIO’s Every Citizen Online Project for the computer novice with little or no computer skills.
Connect OHIO is a program funded through a federal grant with the goal of increasing broadband adoption across the state of Ohio. Topics included in the training are: parts of a computer, keyboard basics, mouse skills, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to the Internet, basic searching on the Internet, and introduction to email.
Join us for our third annual Chocolate Lovers' Delight as we create and enjoy some delicious chocolate treats.
Do you have a technology-, computer-, or gadget-related question? The library’s Information Technology Manager, Rick Wiltrout, will offer Tech Guy Time at the library's branch locations to help patrons with technology-related questions. Those with questions will be scheduled for a 30-minute session with Rick. Schedule an appointment by calling 330-878-5711
Learn more about eReaders, the available models, and how to use the library
catalog to find free eBooks available for checkout.
Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7PM at Bistro 131 (131 Bluebell Drive in New Philadelphia).
This month's title: The Nobodies Album by Carolyn Parkhurst*
*Includes Skype visit with author
Theme: Kent State University Performing Arts Center's Freedom Bound
Grades 1–6.
Tickets available1/30.
Theme: Love to Dance
Ages 2–5.
Tickets available 1/30.
Ages 2 - 5 years
Bring your toddler/preschooler to an hour long story time that includes stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, activities, and books.
Meets the second Monday of each month at 10AM unless otherwise noted.
This month's title: Left Neglected by Lisa Genova
Ages 2 - 5 years
Bring your toddler/preschooler to an hour long story time that includes stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, activities, and books.
Ages 12 to 23 months
Valentine's Day Craft
Stop in the library on select Tuesdays to make a fun craft to take home! For all ages.
Valentine's Fun
Stop in the library on select days this fall to make a fun craft to take home. For all ages.
Ages 12 to 23 months
Grandmas
For Birth through 5 years
Sharing stories, songs and some fun.
Ages 2 - 5 years
Bring your toddler/preschooler to an hour long story time that includes stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, activities, and books.
Royal Fun
For Birth through first grade
Sharing stories, songs and some fun.
Under the Night Sky
For ages birth through 5 years.
Sharing stories, songs, and some fun!
Hearts Galore
For ages birth through 5 years.
Sharing stories, songs, and some fun!
Ages 2 - 3.
Storytime requires registration. Registration continues throughout the series. Call or stop in to register.
Want the skills to be online with computers? Your library offers FREE classes through Connect OHIO’s Every Citizen Online Project for the computer novice with little or no computer skills.
Connect OHIO is a program funded through a federal grant with the goal of increasing broadband adoption across the state of Ohio. Topics included in the training are: parts of a computer, keyboard basics, mouse skills, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to the Internet, basic searching on the Internet, and introduction to email.
Musical Shakers
Stop by after school, visit with friends, enjoy snacks, and test your plugged and unplugged gaming skills.
HARCATUS Tri-County Community Action Agency is offering free tax clinics @ your library this winter. Anyone making under $68,000.00 in 2011 may receive assistance with filing their taxes online and get their tax questions answered.
Please call the reference desk at 330-364-4474 ext. 101 to register.
Theme: Shadow Play
Grades K–2.
Tickets available 2/6.
Theme: Animal Antics
Ages 3–7.
Tickets available 2/6.
Ages 12 to 23 months
Yummy Food
For Birth through 5 years
Sharing stories, songs and some fun.
Ages 12 to 23 months
Meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 1:30PM.
This month's title: The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 1:30PM in the library's downstairs meeting room.
This month's title: Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland
Want the skills to be online with computers? Your library offers FREE classes through Connect OHIO’s Every Citizen Online Project for the computer novice with little or no computer skills.
Connect OHIO is a program funded through a federal grant with the goal of increasing broadband adoption across the state of Ohio. Topics included in the training are: parts of a computer, keyboard basics, mouse skills, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to the Internet, basic searching on the Internet, and introduction to email.
Ages 2 - 5 years
Bring your toddler/preschooler to an hour long story time that includes stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, activities, and books.
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7PM.
Making Friends
For Birth through first grade
Sharing stories, songs and some fun.
A Blue Storytime
For ages birth through 5 years.
Sharing stories, songs, and some fun!
Pretty Pets
For ages birth through 5 years.
Sharing stories, songs, and some fun!
Ages 2 - 3.
Storytime requires registration. Registration continues throughout the series. Call or stop in to register.
Do you enjoy anime? Would you like to learn more about it? Meet on select Thursdays to view and discuss this unique form of animation which originated in Japan.
Unless otherwise noted, meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30PM.
This month's title: Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner
Meets the last Thursday of each month at 7PM in the library's downstairs meeting room.
This month's title: A Drop of the Hard Stuff by Lawrence Block
Theme: Mother Goose
Ages 1–3.
Tickets available 2/13.
Theme: Bring on the Xbox
Grades 3–6.
Tickets available 2/13.
Ages 2 - 5 years
Bring your toddler/preschooler to an hour long story time that includes stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, activities, and books.
Ages 2 - 5 years
Bring your toddler/preschooler to an hour long story time that includes stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, activities, and books.
Ages 12 to 23 months
Parents
For Birth through 5 years
Sharing stories, songs and some fun.
Ages 12 to 23 months
Want the skills to be online with computers? Your library offers FREE classes through Connect OHIO’s Every Citizen Online Project for the computer novice with little or no computer skills.
Connect OHIO is a program funded through a federal grant with the goal of increasing broadband adoption across the state of Ohio. Topics included in the training are: parts of a computer, keyboard basics, mouse skills, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to the Internet, basic searching on the Internet, and introduction to email.
Ages 2 - 5 years
Bring your toddler/preschooler to an hour long story time that includes stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, activities, and books.
Let's Go for a Ride
For Birth through first grade
Sharing stories, songs and some fun.
Blue Birds
For ages birth through 5 years.
Sharing stories, songs, and some fun!
Ages 2 - 3.
Storytime requires registration. Registration continues throughout the series. Call or stop in to register.
Up and Down
For ages birth through 5 years.
Sharing stories, songs, and some fun!
Greg Miller, Sugarcreek area resident, spent 1998 zigzagging across the continent to try and see as many species of birds in one calendar year as possible. Greg and two other birders broke the 700 mark! Their individual stories, as well as the interactive competition, are documented in Mark Obmascik’s book, The Big Year (2004). The book made USA Today’s Best Books of 2004 list, the New York Times Best Seller list at #35, and was an Amazon Top 100 Seller for weeks.
Make new friends and enjoy snacks as we share thoughts about books, music, games, and movies.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board) is a volunteer group of teens that meet regularly to make suggestions for teen programming and library materials as well as assisting with library events.
Do you have a technology-, computer-, or gadget-related question? The library’s Information Technology Manager, Rick Wiltrout, will offer Tech Guy Thursdays on the first Thursday of each month from 5PM to 7:30PM. Those with questions will be scheduled for a 30-minute session with Rick. Schedule an appointment by calling the reference desk at 330-364-4474 ext 231 or 233.
Theme: March into Spring
Ages 2–5.
Tickets available 2/21.
Theme: What in the World?
Grades 3–6.
Tickets available 2/21.
Come join us at the library for a fun and exciting book discussion!
Want the skills to be online with computers? Your library offers FREE classes through Connect OHIO’s Every Citizen Online Project for the computer novice with little or no computer skills.
Connect OHIO is a program funded through a federal grant with the goal of increasing broadband adoption across the state of Ohio. Topics included in the training are: parts of a computer, keyboard basics, mouse skills, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to the Internet, basic searching on the Internet, and introduction to email.
Theme: All Aboard
Ages 3–7.
Tickets available 2/21.
Theme: Yoga Kids
Grades 3 through 6.
Tickets available 2/21.
Ages 2 - 5 years
Bring your toddler/preschooler to an hour long story time that includes stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, activities, and books.
Ages 2 - 5 years
Bring your toddler/preschooler to an hour long story time that includes stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, activities, and books.
Ages 12 to 23 months
Ages 12 to 23 months
Let's Get Dressed
For Birth through 5 years
Sharing stories, songs and some fun.
Learn more about eReaders, the available models, and how to use the library
catalog to find free eBooks available for checkout.
Join us for an hour of fun as we play Pictionary®! Registration required.
Ages 2 - 5 years
Bring your toddler/preschooler to an hour long story time that includes stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, activities, and books.
Squeaky Clean
For Birth through first grade
Sharing stories, songs and some fun.
Numbers
For ages birth through 5 years.
Sharing stories, songs, and some fun!
Friends
For ages birth through 5 years.
Sharing stories, songs, and some fun!
Ages 2 - 3.
Storytime requires registration. Registration continues throughout the series. Call or stop in to register.
Want the skills to be online with computers? Your library offers FREE classes through Connect OHIO’s Every Citizen Online Project for the computer novice with little or no computer skills.
Connect OHIO is a program funded through a federal grant with the goal of increasing broadband adoption across the state of Ohio. Topics included in the training are: parts of a computer, keyboard basics, mouse skills, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to the Internet, basic searching on the Internet, and introduction to email.
