Calling all teen comic, anime, and manga lovers. The Tuscarawas County Public Library will be hosting its 4th Annual Mini Comic Con on Wednesday, July 18th at 1:00 p.m. for kids in grades 4 up to age 20.

“Last year the costumes were unbelievable. I can't wait to see what the participants come up with this year!” said Public Service Associate Courtney Wallace. “We will be celebrating the art of comics through contests, drawing workshops, games, and more.”

Akron native and Elvis tribute artist Caesare Belvano will perform at the Main Library of the Tuscarawas County Public Library System on Saturday, June 30^th at 2:00PM. Belvano is an international award winning Elvis entertainer who has been performing for over 30 years.

“His work has been given praise by many people who knew Elvis personally,” said Public Service Associate Laura Hanna. “Caesare has performed for conventions, hotels, casinos, and universities across the country including performing in Las Vegas and for Good Morning America.”

As part of its summer reading programming, seven live animal acts will inhabit the branches of the Tuscarawas County Public Library System at different times this summer.

“These acts are a continuation of our popular Animal Encounter series,” said Tuscarawas Branch Supervisor Tabitha Johnson. “We will be bringing back some crowd favorites, as well as bringing a new show to town with the help of a Library Services and Technology Act grant.”

Acts include:

The Tuscarawas County Public Library System will partner with Chris Kendle from the OSU Extension Office this summer to bring a variety of cooking classes to library customers.

“Healthy cooking does not have to be time consuming,” said Megan Kovalaske Grimm Public Relations Associate. “Chris Kendle will share quick and fun ways to enjoy healthy cooking this summer.”

Program offerings include:

The Friends of the Library at the Tuscarawas, and Stasburg Branches will be hosting book sales this summer. Dates and times are listed below. Contact the corresponding library location for more information about the sale.

Tuscarawas Branch

-Thursday, July 19th from 1:00 - 8:00 PM

-Friday, July 20th from 1:00 - 5:00 PM

-Saturday, July 21st from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 

Strasburg Branch

-Thursday, August 9th from 1:00 - 8:00 PM

-Friday, August 10th from 1:00 - 5:00 PM