6 ] www.tusclibrary.org 7 Local Lusitania Tragedy Main Library Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:30 PM Noel Poirier will discuss a couple who journeyed from England to New Philadelphia, Ohio in 1914 to visit relatives and consider settling in America. Tragically, the husband’s passing led to the wife’s return on a notorious ocean liner. What Happens After the Paychecks Stop? Main Library Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30 PM Mitch Kendall from Edward Jones will present on a retirement income primer seminar. Seasonal Sides Strasburg Branch Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30 PM Rebecca Davis from the OSU Extension Office will share fall-inspired recipes. Limit: 13 St. James Lutheran Cemetery Walk St. James Lutheran Cemetery (215 Church Street, Tuscarawas) Saturday, October 5th at 11:00 AM Join us on a walk through the cemetery, led by Kim Jurkovic of the Tuscarawas County Historical Society. We will visit the final resting places of and learn stories about some interesting people from our county’s past. Limit: 20 Puzzle Piece Art Strasburg Branch Tuesday, October 8th at 6:00 PM Create a unique multi-media piece of art using vinyl and a puzzle. Limit: 9 Smart Retirement Series Main Library Select Dates at 6:00 PM Gage Paul from Western Reserve Capital Management will be here to present their Smart Retirement Series. This is a two-night event. 4October 8th 4October 9th Limit: 20 A1c Screening Main Library Wednesday, October 9th from 9:00 -11:00 AM Management of blood sugar is key in reducing the health complications of diabetes. This fingerstick screening test measures your average blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. It is a non-fasting test. A1c Screening, courtesy of Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital Community Health & Wellness. Cost: $5 (cash or check only) To register, call: 330-602-0779. Wooden Burlap Pocket Main Library Wednesday, October 9th at 2:30 PM Make a wall hanging from burlap to display fall florals. Limit: 10 Creatures at the Ohio Border Main Library Thursday, October 10th at 6:30 PM Author and paranormal researcher James A. Willis will discuss unique monsters and cryptids of Ohio and its five boarding states. Some of these mythical creatures include The Dogman, the Dewey Lake Monster, Raystown Ray, and Mothman. Author Rikki Dixon Main Library Saturday, October 12th at 11:00 AM Local author Rikki Dixon, an honorably discharged veteran of the USAF Security Forces, will be joining us to talk about his book, It’s a Trikki Life: A Veteran’s Faith-Based Comedic Memoir. A book sale and a signing will follow the event. Bone Taxidermy Tusky Branch Tuesday, October 15th at 6:00 PM Learn about the ethical preservation of skeletal remains of native Ohio wildlife. Turkey Craft Main Library Thursday, October 17th at 5:30 PM Customize a turkey with washi tape to decorate your home. Limit: 20 Super Smash Bros™ Tournament Main Library Thursday, October 17th at 6:00 PM Come and challenge other adults to find out if you have what it takes to win! Adults Registration required. Seances and Slates: W. A. Mansfield Visits New Philadelphia Main Library Thursday, October 17th 6:30 PM Local historian Noel Poirier will delve into the 19th-century spiritualism movement involving communication with the deceased through seances and mediums. In Tuscarawas County, a notable citizen and newspaper editor in New Philadelphia supported spiritualism, arranging seances and welcoming mediums at his home. Artificial Intelligence Discussion Main Library Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 PM Join us for conversations about AI. Together, we’ll explore AI basics and how it’s being used, as well as AI’s potential and pitfalls. Retro Gaming Tusky Branch (Adults & Teens) Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 PM Brian Dittfeld will discuss retro gaming, restoration, modification, and give participants the chance to play on older machines. Limit: 15 Tom Sawyer for President Main Library Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:30 PM Local actor and historian Chris Hart will present, Tom Sawyer for President. Hart will portray Tom on the campaign trail and share how he’s going to clean up Washington. Festive Door Sign Painting Main Library Thursday, October 24th at 6:00 PM Create a sign for your front door. Limit: 12 LibertySeed Revolutionary War Main Library Saturday, October 26th at 1:00 PM LibertySeed member Mike Jehle will present on the day our nation was born, April 19, 1775. He will talk about the story of the three strikes that led up to the shot heard around the world. America’s Electoral College Main Library Wednesday, October 30th at 6:30 PM Carl Quatraro will present the complete story of the Electoral College system; why it was created and how it works. NOVEMBER One Book, One Community Kent State University Tuscarawas (330 University Drive NE, New Phila) Monday, November 4th at 7:00 PM Join us in Founder’s Hall for the culminating event of Shelley Pearsall’s Things Seen from Above. Puzzle Palooza Strasburg Branch (Adults & Teens) Thursday, November 7th at 6:00 PM Bring a team of three to the library and be the first to complete a 500 piece puzzle to win a prize. Limit: 5 teams of 3 people Restaurants of the Past Tusky Branch Thursday, November 7th at 6:00 PM Reminisce about restaurants that used to be in the area but are now just memories. Travel the World: Caribbean & Amazon River Cruise Main Library Thursday, November 7th at 6:00 PM Learn about Glenn Mears’ two-week journey on a boat from Puerto Rico through the Caribbean, reaching the mouth of the Amazon, and venturing another 1000 miles to Manaus, Brazil. Wooden Light Bulb Main Library Wednesday, November 13th at 2:30 PM Create a wooden light bulb decoration for the holiday season. Limit: 10 Clothespin People Strasburg Branch Thursday, November 14th at 4:00 PM Make clothespin people ornaments. Limit: 12 DIY Clay Mushroom Class Tusky Branch (Adults & Teen) Thursday, November 14th at 6:00 PM Alyssa Lane will help participants create their own clay mushroom. Limit: 10 Fallen Heroes of Tuscarawas Co. Main Library Thursday, November 14th at 6:30 PM Join us as local historian Noel Poirier presents on fallen heroes from Tuscarawas County. General election day nOV 5TH Be Vote-Ready! oCT 7TH OCT 29th oct 8th Deadline for voter registration. Applications for absentee ballots due. Early in-person absentee voting begins. Items Needed Deodorant Paper plates Paper towels Toothbrushes Toilet paper Toothpaste DONATION DRIVE We have partnered with Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County to collect items for those in need. Donations will be accepted September - October at our five locations (Bolivar Branch, Main Library, Strasburg Branch, Sugarcreek Branch, and Tusky Branch). Make a difference in your community. Give a little, help a lot.
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