TUSCARAWAS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM JANUARY - MAY 2024 COVER COVER 2024 reading challenge to National Library Week April 8th-13th Celebrating 75 Years of Mobile Services
2 ] www.tusclibrary.org Director’s Notes It’s time to ring in a brand new year! Turning the page on the calendar is, perhaps, my favorite time of the year. It provides us each with a fresh start. An opportunity to make plans and to set new goals. As your Tuscarawas County Public Library turns the page to 2024, we too are setting new goals. The feedback you provided us in 2023 helped our Board, administration, and staff develop the goals and objectives of our 2024 – 2026 Strategic Plan. Meeting the needs of our community by providing all library users with what they need to live, learn, and grow is important to us. We are excited to roll up our sleeves and focus our efforts in 2024 toward achieving outcomes in the six strategic areas you identified to be important. I encourage you to read the full strategic plan on our website. We look forward to serving you in 2024. Happy New Year! Sincerely, Michelle McMorrow Ramsell Strasburg Branch 356 5th Street SW Strasburg, OH 44680 330-878-5711 Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sugarcreek Branch 120 South Broadway Sugarcreek, OH 44681 330-852-2813 Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tuscarawas Branch 209 South Main Street Tuscarawas, OH 44682 740-922-2748 Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Mobile Services 121 Fair Avenue NW New Philadelphia, OH 44663 330-364-4474 ext. 250 All locations will be closed: • January 1st • February 19th • March 29th (Closing at 6:00 PM) • May 27th Main Library 121 Fair Avenue NW New Philadelphia, OH 44663 330-364-4474 Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Bolivar Branch 455 West Water Street Bolivar, OH 44612 330-874-2720 Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 3 DISCOVER IN THIS ISSUE FEATURED EVENTS: 75 Years of Mobile Services .......... 8-9 Murder Mystery Fundraiser ............. 10 2024 Reading Challenge ............... 13 Pop-Up Libraries .............................. 16 May the Course Be with You 5K .... 17 PROGRAMMING: Adults .............................................. 4-7 Technology ................................ 10-11 Book Clubs and Discussions ...... 12-13 Teens ........................................... 14-15 Animal Encounters .......................... 16 Family Fun ................................... 18-19 Homeschoolers’ Club ..................... 20 School-Age ................................ 20-21 Early Learning ............................. 22-23 SUSTAINABLE LIVING FAIRE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 11:00 AM-3:00 PM An event for the whole family. Visit with local vendors and organizations to explore homesteading, traditional skills, and local renewable resources. In addition to demonstration and informational tables visit one of the multiple breakout classes to gain a new skill. HOMEMADE PRODUCTS RENEWABLE ENERGY Explore stations on foraging, candle and soap making, tinctures, and other health remedies. Attend classes on forest farming, mushroom inoculation, tree grafting, raising livestock, and more. Learn what it takes to create an energy-efficient home from solar panels to applying for energy-efficient tax credits. FARM TO TABLE A VARIETY LIKE NO OTHER! Our Vision The Tuscarawas County Public Library System strives to help Tuscarawas County residents thrive by providing quality resources, excellent customer service, and engaging programs in a welcoming and inclusive environment. To review the strategic plan in its entirely, visit tusclibrary.org/strategicplan
4 ] www.tusclibrary.org Adults Registration required. 5 ONGOING Smart Recovery Main Library Every Tuesday, January 2nd – May 28th at 12:00 PM SMART Recovery is a self-help addiction recovery group that is free and open to anyone seeking support. Use scientifically validated methods to become empowered to change and develop a more positive lifestyle. Book-a-Genealogist Main Library Select dates: January 11th and 31st; February 15th and 28th; March 9th and 14th; April 4th and 17th from 11:30 AM4:00 PM and Saturday, April 13th from 9:30 AM-2:00 PM Let our genealogy specialist help you discover your family history. Book a 90-minute session. Not Just Knitting Club Main Library 3rd Tuesday of the month: January 16th, February 20th, March 19th, April 16th, and May 21st from 5:30-7:00 PM Bring your needlecraft project of choice and join fellow crafters for some social time at this drop-in gathering. Staff can assist beginners. Bring your own supplies. Knit, crochet, spin yarn, embroider, hand quilt, and weaving, all are welcome. Trivia Night Main Library Select Wednesdays: January 17th, February 21st, March 20th, and April 17th at 5:00 PM Join us for a fun night of trivia! Come solo or try your luck in a team to see who truly knows it all. Let’s Craft Together Tusky Branch (All Ages) Select Mondays: January 29th, February 26th, March 25th, and April 29th at 4:00 PM All ages are welcome to create a community project that encourages growth across generations. JANUARY Interchangeable Wreath Main Library Wednesday, January 17th at 2:30 PM Want a holiday wreath for every holiday, not just one? This is the perfect craft for you. Limit: 10 DIY Love Letter Main Library Thursday, January 18th at 5:30 PM Create a personalized love letter out of a wooden block for your home. Limit: 20 Tea and Talk Main Library Select Wednesdays: February 7th, March 6th, and April 10th at 2:00 PM Bring the latest book you are reading and discuss it with others along with some tea and cookies. Good Crafternoon Sugarcreek Branch 3rd Friday of the month at 3:00 PM Join us each month and put your creativity skills to the test. 4February 16th: Crochet for Beginners 4March 15th: Easter Centerpiece 4April 19th: Cricut® Greeting Cards Author Gregg Olsen Main Library Saturday, January 20th at 11:00 AM Best-selling crime author Gregg Olsen will discuss the mysterious death of Wayne County resident Ida Stutzman in his latest book The Amish Wife. 3rd Annual Tiny Art Show Main Library Monday, January 22nd at 9:00 AM Pick up a canvas between now and February 1st, then return your artwork by February 3rd to be displayed in our library. Community voting will be on February 19th-28th. The winners will be announced in March. We will give away the first 100 canvases for free, participants may supply their own canvases no bigger than 4x4 inches. No registration is needed for this event. Free canvases are on a first-come, first-served basis. Bingo Tusky Branch Monday, January 22nd at 1:00 PM Come play bingo and make new friends. Limit: 15 Hand Lettering Signs Bolivar Branch Tuesday, January 23rd at 6:00 PM It’s time to learn the skill of hand lettering and create your own sign. Limit: 12 Intro to Meditation Main Library Wednesday, January 24th at 6:30 PM Join A Hint of Sage Yoga & Wellness for an introduction to meditation to relieve stress from the winter season. Limit: 15 Soup Class Strasburg Branch Thursday, January 25th at 5:00 PM Learning how to make soups with the OSU Extension Office. David Warther Carvings Main Library Tuesday, January 30th at 6:30 PM Join us as we host local author and artisan David Warther to speak about his new book Working In Ivory, The Story of the Warther Carvers. I Have an Idea for a Book-Now What? Sugarcreek Branch Tuesday, February 13th at 6:00 PM Join author and Christian book editor Paul Kent as he gives tips on how to write a book from start to finish. Limit: 25 Soup Bowl Cozy Bolivar Branch Tuesday, February 13th at 6:00 PM Join us as we create a quilted soup bowl cozy to hold your hot soup. Basic sewing machine skills are required. Limit: 5 Command Center Main Library Wednesday, February 14th at 2:30 PM Where is a working pen? A piece of paper? That permission slip? Keep it all organized with a command center to hold all those things in one place. Limit: 10 One-on-One Scanning Main Library Wednesday, February 14th from 5:007:00 PM Sign up for a one-on-one session to have a staff member assist you with scanning slides, negatives, photographs, or documents. Sewn Chick Main Library Thursday, February 15th at 5:30 PM Hand-sew your own felt chick. Limit: 20 Cooking with Cast Iron Sugarcreek Branch Tuesday, February 20th at 5:30 PM Join us for cast iron cooking with the OSU Extension Office. Limit: 20 Passport Walk-in Clinic Main Library Wednesday, January 31st from 4:007:00 PM Join us for a first-come, first-serve passport walk-in clinic. Participants must have all paperwork, forms, and photographs ready along with a check or money order to pay the Department of State fees. Children applying for passports are required to be present with their parents. This is for new passports only, renewals will not be processed. FEBRUARY 4 Pillars of the New Retirement Main Library Wednesday, February 7th at 6:30 PM Mitch Kendall from Edward Jones will discuss the 4 Pillars of the New Retirement. Recipe Junk Journal Strasburg Branch Thursday, February 8th at 6:00 PM Using old cookbooks, create a unique junk journal to hold all your favorite recipes. Mario Kart Racing™ Main Library Thursday, February 8th at 6:00 PM Challenge other adults who love racing and see who will be the winner! Limit: 10 The White Bridge Murder of 1928 Main Library Thursday, February 8th at 6:30 PM Join us as we host Noel Poirier, a local historian, as he discusses the 1928 New Philadelphia White Bridge Murder. Left, Right, Center™ Tusky Branch Monday, February 12th at 1:00 PM Play Left, Right, Center™ and make new friends. Limit: 15 Ancestry Library for Beginners Main Library Monday, February 12th at 6:00 PM Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition for your genealogy research. Limit: 6 NEW ADULT PROGRAMMING Designed for adults ages 18-30. Cricut® Wooden Pins Main Library Monday, January 29th at 6:00 PM Learn how to make your own wooden pins on the Cricut® using a Creativebug tutorial! Paint them and take them home to clip on clothes, bags, etc. Limit: 10 Notebook Therapy Club Main Library Last Tuesday of the month: January 30th, February 27th, March 26th, and April 30th from 6:00-7:00 PM Bring your own blank notebook to start your journey! Markers, pens, colored pencils, and other writing utensils will be provided. At each meeting, we will create a new spread for each month. Limit: 10 Wax Painting Candles Main Library Monday, February 26th at 6:00 PM Paint your own designs on plain white candles using melted colored wax! Chill and listen to lo-fi music. Limit: 8 Gamer Night Bolivar Branch Tuesday, February 27th at 6:00 PM From retro classics to modern challenges, join fellow gaming enthusiasts for a night of fun and competition. Anime Trivia Night Main Library Monday, March 25th at 6:00 PM Come join us for a night full of trivia featuring the classic animes we grew up watching and the ones we are currently obsessed with. Nostalgic Night Bolivar Branch Tuesday, March 26th at 6:00 PM Experience a blast from the past with us! Embrace simple joys and childhood memories for a fun evening of creative play and reminiscing. Vision Boards Main Library Monday, April 29th at 6:00 PM Create a vision board from magazine scraps that include your goals, dreams, positive intentions, wish lists, and whatever else you may like. Board Game Night Bolivar Branch Tuesday, April 30th at 6:00 PM Join us for a thrilling game night! Play your cards, roll the dice, and enjoy a night of competitive fun and camaraderie. 2024 PRIMA FEBRUARY 20th Deadline for vote March 19th pres elect 2024 PRIMARY ELECTIO FEBRUARY 20th MAR 19 Deadline for voter registration for March 19th presidential primary election.
6 ] www.tusclibrary.org 7 Travel the World - The Stans Main Library Tuesday, February 20th at 6:00 PM Join local residents Glenn Mears and Renee Miskimmin as they share their travel experiences through pictures and first-hand stories. See the inside of these former Soviet republics that have been sovereign nations for a little more than 30 years. Each of the five nations, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan, has its own culture that is often apparent from the moment you arrive. Chris Hart - Life on the Erie Canal Main Library Wednesday, February 28th at 6:30 PM Join local actor and historian Chris Hart as he portrays Captain John B. Reynolds. Captain Reynolds will share his adventures on “The Big Ditch”. Captain Reynolds has opinions on everything from railroads to the Civil War and is always glad to share them! MARCH House Plant Exchange Tusky Branch (Adult and Teen) Monday, March 4th through Saturday, March 9th Bring a cutting from your houseplants and exchange with others. Stop in during the week to see what new plants have been brought. Viewing the Spring Sky and the Eclipse Main Library Monday, March 4th at 6:30 PM Local astronomy enthusiast Terry Barnhill will talk about the spring sky and our different seasons. Terry will also discuss the upcoming Total Eclipse and how to view it. Drones 101 Tusky Branch (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, March 5th at 6:00 PM Learn the basics of drone capability in today’s world. Limit: 15 Super Smash Bros™ Tournament Main Library Thursday, March 7th at 6:00 PM Come and challenge other adults to find out if you have what it takes to win! Limit: 10 Ballads by Josh Compton Main Library Thursday, March 7th at 6:30 PM Local educator, writer, and musician Josh Compton will perform songs from his album The Big Trail & Other Ballads of the Tuscarawas, which are all based on the history of Tuscarawas County. He will talk about the stories behind the songs and take questions. CDs will be available for purchase after the event. Genealogy Websites for Beginners Main Library Monday, March 11th at 6:00 PM Learn about some basic websites to help you start family history research. Limit: 6 Metal Wind Spinner Tusky Branch (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, March 12th at 6:00 PM Using a photo of your own, create a metal wind spinner via sublimation. Inspirational Watercolor Bolivar Branch Tuesday, March 12th at 6:00 PM Make an inspirational watercolor print. Limit: 12 Desk Organization Main Library Wednesday, March 13th at 2:30 PM Organize your desk space with these essentials--a dry-erase or a corkboard frame. Limit: 10 The Black Hand Society Main Library Wednesday, March 13th at 6:30 PM Noel Poirier will discuss the local connections to the Black Hand Society by sharing local stories of extortion and murder from this shadowy group! Pie Day Main Library Thursday, March 14th at 6:30 PM Join us to explore pie recipes with the OSU Extension Office. Limit: 25 Bingo Tusky Branch Monday, March 18th at 1:00 PM Come play bingo and make new friends. Limit: 15 Coloring Sugarcreek Branch Tuesday, March 19th at 6:00 PM Join us for an enjoyable evening of coloring with your friends. Light snacks will be provided. Limit: 20 Bunny Eggs Main Library Thursday, March 21st at 5:30 PM Make a cute bunny from an Easter Egg. Limit: 20 Yoga for Creating Space Main Library Thursday, March 21st at 6:30 PM Join A Hint of Sage Yoga & Wellness for a session of short breath work practice, movement exercises, and then ending with a short meditation. Limit: 15 Solar Eclipse Main Library Wednesday, March 27th at 6:30 PM Mark your calendars for April 8th when nature’s greatest spectacle puts on a show for Northeast Ohio. Speaker Carl Quatraro will be on hand to present on the solar eclipse that will be happening just to the North of us. There will be free eclipse viewing glasses given out, while supplies last at the end of the program. Limit: 100 APRIL Generation Rx: Safe Medication Practices for Life Main Library Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:00 PM Jeff Neidig RPh, Owner/President of Medi-Wise Pharmacy, discusses the realities of having prescription medications in our households and safe ways to manage and dispose of them. This presentation is a partnership between Generation Rx and Empower Tusc. Adults Registration required. Jackbox Games Main Library Thursday, April 4th at 6:00 PM Come and play some crazy and fun games on Jackbox. Limit: 10 Author Shelley Shepard Gray Main Library Saturday, April 6th from 1:00-3:00 PM New York Times Best-Selling author Shelley Shepard Gray will discuss her new book Her Heart’s Desire and sign copies. Books will be for sale at the event. Recipe Holder Main Library Wednesday, April 10th at 2:30 PM Put together a recipe holder for your kitchen. Limit: 10 Spring Sign Painting Main Library Thursday, April 11th at 6:00 PM Paint a flowery spring sign for your door. Limit: 15 Travel the World-Africa Main Library Tuesday, April 16th at 6:00 PM Join local residents Glenn Mears and Renee Miskimmin as they share their travel experiences through pictures and first-hand stories. Circle the African continent where man began with visits to Senegal, Gambia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, and Madagascar, then hop over to the Arabian Peninsula for the Middle East’s version of Las Vegas. Spring Flower Main Library Thursday, April 18th at 5:30 PM Make your own spring flower from recycled materials. Limit: 20 A Dover Titanic Mystery Main Library Thursday, April 18th at 6:30 PM Local Historian Noel Poirier will discuss the mystery of individuals who were allegedly on the ship, making their way to Dover and a new life in America. Left, Right, Center™ Tusky Branch Monday, April 22nd at 1:00 PM Come play Left, Right, Center™. Limit: 15 Chris Hart - Kent State Main Library Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30 PM Join local actor and living historian Chris Hart as he presents “Four Dead in Ohio” the story of the Kent State shootings. On May 4, 1970, 67 shots were fired into a crowd of protestors, on the main campus of Kent State University, by the National Guard. Listen as Chris recounts the story and the aftermath of this tragic event. Towpath Trail Hike Canal Lands Park (8645 Dover Zoar Rd NW, Dover) Saturday, April 27th at 9:00 AM Join us as we hike along the Towpath using the library’s bird kit to help identify area birds. Dress for the weather we will hike rain or shine. Church Records and Your Family History Research Main Library Monday, April 29th at 6:00 PM Genealogist Deb Kitko will share how early church records can fill in some gaps and bolster your family history research. GENEALOGY 101 DISCOVER FREE RESEARCH TOOLS AT YOUR LIBRARY MAIN LIBRARY Book-a-Genealogist Select dates: January 11th and 31st; February 15th and 28th; March 9th and 14th; April 4th, and 17th from 11:30 AM-4:00 PM and Saturday, April 13th from 9:30 AM-2:00 PM Let our genealogy specialist help you discover your family history. Book a 90-minute session. Ancestry Library for Beginners Monday, February 12th at 6:00 PM You can learn about using Ancestry Library Edition, available within the library building, for your genealogy research. Limit: 6 One-on-One Scanning Wednesday, February 14th from 5:00-7:00 PM Sign up for a one-on-one scanning session to have a staff member assist you with scanning slides, negatives, photographs, or documents. Genealogy Websites for Beginners Monday, March 11th at 6:00 PM Learn about some basic websites to help you start family history research. Limit: 6 Church Records and Your Family History Research Monday, April 15th at 6:00 PM Genealogist Deb Kitko will share how early church records can fill in some gaps and bolster your family history research. GARDEN TOUR FUNDRAISER SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY JULY 13TH
9 8 ] www.tusclibrary.org Celebrating 75 Years of Mobile Services Libraries have a long history of finding a way to get library materials into the hands of those who need them. The Tuscarawas County Public Library System’s Mobile Services has been crisscrossing the roads of Tuscarawas County providing library services to area schools, daycares, institutions, senior centers, neighborhoods, and special events for 75 years! Evolving to Meet Community Needs The history of mobile services began in 1949 when the library purchased its first bookmobile. While our service models have changed through the years, the goal of bringing the library to you has remained the same. When the bookmobile first took to the road, it was a library on wheels. It traveled from community stop to community stop providing a place for people to get on the bookmobile, browse the collection, and check out materials of their choice. Stops included residential neighborhoods and farms, as well as church and grocery parking lots with many stops being in the most rural areas of our county. Bookmobile day was a day the community anticipated and marked on their calendars. Individuals and full families would come to the bookmobile to return materials from their last visit and select new items to take home. Through the years, the library has adapted mobile services to meet the needs of the community. In the fifties and sixties, for instance, libraries were almost non-existent in elementary schools. The bookmobile started making stops at schools to provide support for the curriculum, as well as recreational reading for the students. The bookmobile would park in the school lot and students would come out, classroom-by-classroom, to visit the library on wheels and select materials. In the seventies, the bookmobile began providing collections to the jail, attention center, county home, and nursing homes. In the eighties, the bookmobile began making stops at area preschools. The library also started to bring storytimes to its youngest customers. Preschoolers and elementary kids could gather on the bookmobile or just outside the bookmobile to enjoy the reading of a book, as well as singing songs and reciting rhymes before checking out materials. In the nineties, the library began delivering materials to homebound customers. In addition to community needs, economic factors, like fuel prices and library funding, have shaped the 75-year history of mobile services. There were times when the number of stops had to be reduced, summer service had to be suspended, and even community stops and homebound services had to be suspended for a period. Still, the library believed in the importance of mobile service and was determined to find an efficient way to provide mobile services to the community. In the 2000s, the library downsized from large bus-sized vehicles to a smaller bookmobile and eventually to a cargo delivery van. Staff reinvented mobile services to work with the smaller vehicles and found a way to include community Pop-Up Libraries and classroom crate deliveries. Today and Into the Future Today’s library mobile vehicle with its purple, orange, and green branding can be seen throughout the county delivering materials to home delivery customers, schools and daycares, as well as nursing homes and senior living communities. They provide storytimes and programming for seniors at many of their stops. You will also find them conducting Pop-Up Libraries, attending special events, filling Little Free Libraries, and participating in parades and festivals around the county. We invite you to join us in celebrating 75 Years of Mobile Services delivering to you. Celebrations will continue throughout the year, including a special announcement and celebration planned this fall. Be sure to wave to us when you see us out and about! To inquire more about services offered by the library’s Mobile Services team, visit www.tusclibrary.org/ mobile-services. HOW DO I LOVE MY BOOKMOBILE? LET ME COUNT THE WAYS... Drop your letter off at any TCPL location or submit it through our website at tusclibrary.org by March 20th. Dear Bookmobile, I love you because... 1949 1959 1974 1985 1991 2006 2016* 2022 There have only been eight vehicles in the 75 years of TCPL Mobile Services – six bookmobiles and two cargo delivery vans. Each new purchase brought changes in features and service models. * The 2016 van was totaled in a non-library fault accident leading to the purchase of our latest 2022 cargo delivery van.
11 10 ] www.tusclibrary.org ONGOING Book-a-Librarian Need help downloading our free digital collection or accessing one of our free databases? Do you have questions about our Makerspace equipment? Schedule a 30-minute private session to get your questions answered. To schedule an appointment please call 330-364-4474. OhioMeansJobs On-Demand Select Locations Select Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 PM Staff from OhioMeansJobs of Stark and Tuscarawas Counties will assist with job searching, uploading resumes, and basic navigation of the unemployment site. No need to register, just drop in and get assistance. 4Bolivar Branch January 3rd, February 7th, and March 6th 4Main Library January 10th, February 14th, and March 13th 4Sugarcreek Branch April 24th and May 22nd MakerSpace Orientation Main Library (Adult and Teen) Select Dates: January 23rd, February 29th, March 26th, and April 25th at 5:00 PM MakerSpace orientation will take place the half-hour before Create-It Night. Join us for a tour of the space; find out what equipment we have, and see examples of what you can create! MakerSpace Create It Night Main Library (Adult and Teen) Select Dates: January 23rd, February 29th, March 26th, and April 25th from 5:30 -7:30 PM Enjoy an evening in the MakerSpace. You will have access to all of our equipment and a variety of tools. A selection of supplies will be provided free of charge during the program. You may also bring your own supplies. What you create is up to you! Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Drop in any time during the two-hour event. JANUARY Sublimation 101 Tusky Branch (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, January 9th at 6:00 PM Learn how the process of sublimation works in this step-by-step session. Limit: 15 Create-It Night Tusky Branch (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, January 16th from 5:30-7:30 PM Join us for an evening in the MakerSpace. You will have access to all of our equipment and a variety of tools. A selection of supplies will be provided free of charge during the program. You may also bring your own supplies. What you create is up to you! Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Drop-in any time during the two-hour event. Beyond Books: Library Apps Main Library Thursday, January 18th at 12:00 PM The library offers apps for more than just books. Come explore what the library has to offer for FREE with your library card. Works with Android and iOS. Bring your device and follow along. Limit: 6 Technology Registration required. Cricut® Basics Strasburg Branch (Adult and Teen) Select Tuesdays at 5:30 PM In this two-part series, participants will learn how to use Cricut® Design Space and make crafts using a variety of mediums. 4January 23rd 4January 30th Northstar Beginner Computer Class Main Library Tuesday, January 30th at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM Wish you knew more about computers but don’t know where to start? Come to learn about Northstar, an online platform that provides on-demand, interactive training and assessments. Limit: 6 FEBRUARY Cricut® Valentines Main Library Tuesday, February 13th from 12:00 -2:00 PM or 5:00-7:00 PM Make a Valentine’s Day Card using Cricut® Design Space and the Cricut machine. Basic computer skills required. These are 30-minute one-on-one sessions. Limit: 1 person per session Beyond Books: Library Apps Main Library Thursday, February 22nd at 12:00 PM The library offers apps for more than just books. Come explore what the library has to offer for FREE with your library card. Works with Android and iOS. Bring your device and follow along. Limit: 6 MARCH Cutting the Cord Main Library Tuesday, March 5th at 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM Thinking about getting rid of cable? Come to learn about streaming services, how to connect these services to your TV, and more. Limit: 20 Photo Button or Magnet Main Library (Adult and Teen) Saturday, March 9th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join us for a walk-in program in our MakerSpace to create a photo button or magnet of your favorite memory! Patron must bring a digital photograph on their phone or have access to a digital photo on the cloud. Intro to Microsoft Word Main Library Tuesday, March 19th at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM Learn how to create/edit documents, format text, change line spacing, copy & paste, create PDFs. Saving and printing tips will also be discussed. Basic mouse skills are required. Limit: 6 Lithophane Night Light Main Library Thursday, March 21st at 11:00 AM Join us in creating a lithophane night light using a digital photo and our 3D printer. Participants will need basic computer skills and access to a digital photo. Limit: 8 Tech Guy Times Main Library Tuesday, March 26th from 1:00-2:30 PM Schedule a 30-minute session to have your tech, computer, or gadget questions answered by the library’s IT Manager. APRIL Sublimation Bookmark Main Library (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, April 16th from 12:00-2:00 PM or from 5:00-7:00 PM Design a personalized bookmark using our sublimation printer and heat press. Basic computer skills required. These are 30-minute, one-on-one sessions. Limit: 1 person per session Create-It Night Tusky Branch (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, April 16th from 5:30-7:30 PM Join us for an evening in the MakerSpace. You will have access to all of our equipment and a variety of tools. A selection of supplies will be provided free of charge during the program. You may also bring your own supplies. What you create is up to you! Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Drop in any time during the two-hour event. Intro to Cricut® Design Space Main Library (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, April 23rd at 12:00 PM or from 6:00 PM Learn basic navigation of the Design Space software, and explore Cricut’s free images, projects, and fonts. During the program, complete a guided project to apply skills learned. Attendees must have a personal email address to create a Cricut® Design Space account. Limit: 6 Tech Guy Times Main Library Tuesday, April 30th from 1:00-2:30 PM Schedule a 30-minute session to have your tech, computer, or gadget questions answered by the library’s IT Manager. MAY Google Photos Main Library Thursday, May 2nd at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM Learn how to organize, store, and share your photos & videos with this free tool. A Google account is needed. Limit: 6 OT CROSS - CRIME SCENE - DO NOT CROSS - CRIME SC A Friends of the Library - NP Fundraiser MURDER CROSS - CRIME SCENE - DO NOT CROSS - CRIME SCE SATURDAY, MARCH 2ND AT 6:30 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 3RD AT 1:00 PM SPONSORED BY: THE NEW PHILA VFW 1445 TICKETS $50 PER PERSON $300 FOR A TABLE OF 6 DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW STARTS MAIN LIBRARY 121 FAIR AVE. NW NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663 WWW.TUSCLIBRARY.ORG 330-364-4474 EXT. 221 MYSTERY DINNER
12 ] www.tusclibrary.org Book Clubs & Discussions Registration required. NEW BOOK CLUB Grim Readers Book Club Main Library Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM 4January 11th: Carrie by Stephen King 4February 8th: Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey 4March 14th: Lone Women by Victor LaValle 4April 11th: Through the Woods by Emily Carroll 4May 9th: The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo Tea and Talk Main Library Select Wednesdays: February 7th, March 6th, and April 10th at 2:00 PM Discuss your latest read while enjoying tea and cookies. Continuous Book Discussion Tusky Branch Read the monthly book selection then come in and rate the novel from 1 to 5 stars. 4January: Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune 4February: The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok 4March: The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young 4April: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann 4May: When It Falls Apart by Catherine Bybee Smarter Eating Cookbook Club Sugarcreek Branch Meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 12:00 PM We choose the cookbook, you select and make a recipe from that book, and then we get together to share the finished products. 4January 2nd: The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen 4February 6th: Half Baked Harvest Super Simple by Tieghan Gerard 4March 5th: The Defined Dish by Alex Snodgrass 4April 2nd: Oh She Glows Every Day by Angela Liddon 4May 7th: 100 Days of Real Food: Fast & Fabulous by Lisa Leake Sugarcreek Book Discussion Sugarcreek Branch Meets on select Mondays at 11:00 AM 4January 8th: The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh 4February 12th: A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter 4March 11th: The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery by Amanda Cox (Author Zoom Chat) 4April 15th: The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abé 4May 13th: This is Where It Ends by Cindy Sproles LGBTQ+ Alliance Beyond Book Club Starbucks (125 Bluebell Dr. SW, New Philadelphia) Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM Join us in a safe and welcoming space to discuss topics related to LGBTQ+ themes and artists. 4January 10th: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir 4February 14th: Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 4March 13th: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019 film) 4April 10th: Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir by Lamya H 4May 8th: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Your choice of book or movie version) Banned Book Club Main Library Meets on select Saturdays at 11:00 AM Book banning and challenges are on the rise. Read (or re-read) titles that have been challenged then come together to discuss the concerns raised about the book, consider what the author wished to convey, and talk about what the book may offer readers. Coffee and a breakfast treat will be provided. 4January 13th: Crank by Ellen Hopkins 4February 17th: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison 4March 16th: Melissa by Alex Gino 4April 20th: The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger 4May 18th: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Afternoon Book Discussion Main Library Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PM 4January 16th: There is Nothing For You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century by Fiona Hill 4February 20th: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson 4March 19th: Blood & Ink by Joe Pompeo 4April 16th: The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin 4May 21st: The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd Bolivar Book Club Bolivar Branch Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM 4January 16th: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner 4February 20th: The Searcher by Tana French 4March 19th: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 4April 16th: Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney 4May 21st: The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth 13 Hopeless Romantics Book Club Main Library Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM 4January 16th: The Nanny by Lana Ferguson 4February 20th: One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London 4March 19th: The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams 4April 16th: Neon Gods by Katee Robert 4May 21st: Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Strasburg Book Discussion Strasburg Branch Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM 4January 16th: Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield 4February 20th: The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra 4March 19th: The Senator’s Wife by Liv Constantine 4April 16th: The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry 4May 21st: The Elephant of Belfast by S. Kirk Walsh Cookbook Lunch Club Main Library Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 12:00 PM We choose the cookbook, you select and make a recipe from that book, and then we get together to share the finished products. 4January 24th: Healthier Cooking Annual Recipes 2023 by Taste of Home 4February 28th: Plant Over Processed by Andrea Hanneman 4March 27th: The Great American Recipe Cookbook Season 2 Edition 4April 24th: Eat to Live: Quick and Easy by Joel Fuhrman M.D. The Final Chapter Book Club Main Library Meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM 4January 25th: Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards 4February 22nd: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson 4March 28th: The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell 4April 25th: The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell 4May 23rd: Magic, Lies, Deadly Pies by Misha Popp Music Discussion Main Library Last Friday of the month at 4:30 PM Discuss the hidden gems, classics, and best-selling records of all time from a range of genres. 4January 26th: Moving Pictures - Rush 4February 23rd: It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold us Back - Public Enemy 4March 29th: Room On The 3rd Floor - McFly 4April 26th: Cleopatra - Lumineers 4May 31st: Rumors - Fleetwood Mac JANUARY 20 AUTHOR VISITS JANUARY 30 Gregg Olsen Shelly Shepherd Gray 11:00 AM 6:30 PM 1:00 PM David Warther APRIL 6 MAIN LIBRARY NUARY 20 UTHOR VISITS JANUARY 30 regg lsen Shelly Shepherd Gray :00 AM 6:30 PM 1:00 PM David Warther APRIL 6 MAIN LIBRARY JANUARY 20 AUTHOR VISITS JANUARY 30 Gregg Olsen Shelly Shepherd Gray 11:00 AM 6:30 PM 1:00 PM David Warther APRIL 6 MAIN LIBRARY THOR VISITS JANUARY 30 Shelly Shepherd Gray 6:30 PM 1:00 PM David Warther APRIL 6 MAIN LIBRARY c DUAL AUTHORS c BANNED BOOK c BOOK IN A SERIES c BEST SELLER c PICKED FROM YOUR TBR PILE c BOOK OF POETRY c NON-FICTION c AUTHOR YOU LOVE c RECOMMENDED BY A FRIEND c NUMBER IN THE TITLE c eBOOK OR AUDIOBOOK c DEBUT AUTHOR c BOOKTOK RECOMMENDATION c BOOK TO SCREEN c WON AN AWARD c ONE-WORD TITLE c A BOOK THAT BRINGS YOU JOY c PUBLISHED THIS YEAR c A NAME IN THE TITLE c AUTHOR WHO USES INITIALS Teens and Adults can track their reading online and earn badges as they go. Download the Beanstack app to get started. Don’t have access to the internet? Keep track using the log below. Those who complete the challenge will receive a one-time prize of a custom library umbrella while supplies last. Sign up on to join the challenge! January 1st - December 31st READ 20 BOOKS IN 2024! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. UARY 20 UTHOR VISITS JANUARY 30 egg sen Shelly Shepherd Gray 0 AM 6:30 PM 1:00 PM David Warther APRIL 6 MAIN LIBRARY COVER COVER 2024 reading challenge to
14 ] www.tusclibrary.org 15 ONGOING Teen Continuous Book Club Tusky Branch (Grades 6-12) Read the monthly book selection then come in and rate the novel from 1 to 5 stars. 4January: Crave by Tracy Wolff 4February: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 4March: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo 4April: Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans 4May: Star Wars Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston Anime Club Main Library (Grades 6-12) Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM 4January 11th: Chopstick Marshmallow Pick-Up 4February 8th: Anime Bingo 4March 14th: Japanese Candy and Snack Tasting 4April 11th: Guess that Anime Tune Tech Club Strasburg Branch (Grades 4-9) Select Thursdays: January 18th, February 15th, March 21st, and April 18th at 3:45 PM The OSU Extension will lead a monthly technology club that allows tweens and teens to create and learn using iPads. MakerSpace Orientation Main Library (Adult and Teen) Select Dates: January 23rd, February 29th, March 26th, and April 25th at 5:00 PM MakerSpace orientation will take place the half hour brefore Create-It Night. Join us for a tour of the space; find out what equipment we have, and see examples of what you can create! Super Smash Bros™ Tournament Main Library (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, January 24th at 3:00 PM Join us for a Super Smash Bros™ Tournament on the Switch. Challenge your friends and win fun prizes! This event is a first come, first serve for 14 teens. Cricut® Basics Strasburg Branch (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, January 30th at 5:30 PM In this two-part series, participants will learn how to use Cricut® Design Space and make crafts using a variety of mediums. Spotify Code Keychains Main Library (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, January 31st at 3:00 PM Create a keychain with your favorite songs’ Spotify code! Give one to your friends or make one for yourself. Limit: 15 FEBRUARY Create Your Own Stickers Bolivar Branch (Grades 6-12) Tuesday, February 6th at 4:00 PM Would you like to design and create your own stickers? Learn how you can use the Design Space and Cricut® machine to make your own. Basic computer skills required. These are 30-minute 1-on-1 sessions. Limit: 1 customer per session Wooden Pins Main Library (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, February 7th at 3:00 PM Learn how to make wooden pins on the Cricut® and then paint them to make them your own! Limit: 10 MakerSpace Create It Night Main Library (Adult and Teen) Select Dates: January 23rd, February 29th, March 26th, and April 25th from 5:30 -7:30 PM Enjoy an evening in the MakerSpace. You will have access to all of our equipment and a variety of tools. A selection of supplies will be provided free of charge during the program. You may also bring your own supplies. What you create is up to you! Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Drop in any time during the two-hour event. Let’s Craft Together Tusky Branch (All Ages) Select Mondays: January 29th, February 26th, March 25th, and April 29th at 4:00 PM All ages are welcome to create together a community project that encourages growth across generations. JANUARY Sublimation 101 Tusky Branch (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, January 9th at 6:00 PM Learn how the process of sublimation works in this step-by-step session. Limit: 15 Create-It Night Tusky Branch (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, January 16th from 5:30-7:30 PM Enjoy an evening in the MakerSpace. You will have access to all of our equipment and a variety of tools. A selection of supplies will be provided free of charge during the program. You may also bring your own supplies. What you create is up to you! Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Drop-in any time during the two-hour event. Paint and Chill Main Library (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, January 17th at 3:00 PM Get cozy and enjoy some hot chocolate, snacks, and a movie while we paint and chill! Limit: 20 Cricut® Basics Strasburg Branch (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, January 23rd at 5:30 PM In this two-part series, participants will learn how to use Cricut® Design Space and make crafts using a variety of mediums. Taylor Swift Party Main Library Saturday, February 10th from 1:00-3:00 PM Are you a Swiftie? Come dressed in your favorite Era! We will have activities including bingo, making friendship bracelets, buttons, and more! Hide and Seek Lock-In Main Library (Grades 6-12) Friday, February 16th at 6:00 PM Play hide and seek in the library after hours! Pizza and snacks will be included. A signed permission slip is required for this program. Limit: 15 Mario Kart™ Tournament Main Library (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, February 21st at 3:00 PM Join us for a Mario Kart™ Tournament on the Switch. Challenge your friends and win some fun prizes. This event is a first come, first serve for 14 teens. Edible Cookie Dough Make and Take Main Library (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, February 28th at 3:00 PM Learn how to make edible cookie dough that is safe to eat and make some of your own to take with you! Limit: 10 MARCH House Plant Exchange Tusky Branch (Adult and Teen) Monday, March 4th through Saturday, March 9th Bring a cutting from your houseplants and exchange with others. Stop in during the week to see what new plants have been brought. 3D Designs: Bookmarks Bolivar Branch (Grades 6-12) Tuesday, March 5th at 4:00 PM Learn basic navigation of TinkerCAD design space to create a custom bookmark. Attendees must have basic computer knowledge and be able to use a mouse. Limit: 6 Drones 101 Tusky Branch (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, March 5th at 6:00 PM Learn the basics of drones. Limit: 15 Dried Flower and Confetti Bookmarks Main Library (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, March 6th at 3:00 PM Create unique bookmarks with the laminator and the sewing machine using dried flowers and confetti! Limit:15 Photo Button or Magnet Main Library (Adult and Teen) Saturday, March 9th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join us for a walk-in program to create a photo button or magnet of your favorite memory! Patron must bring a digital photograph on their phone or have access to a digital photo on the cloud. Metal Wind Spinner Tusky Branch (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, March 12th at 6:00 PM Using a photo of your own, create a metal wind spinner via sublimation. Super Smash Bros™ Tournament Main Library (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, March 13th at 3:00 PM Join us for a Super Smash Bros™ Tournament on the Switch. Challenge your friends and win fun prizes! This event is a first come, first serve for 14 teens. Easter Dirt Pudding Cups Main Library (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, March 20th at 3:00 PM Learn how to make this easy recipe, make your own, and enjoy it! Limit: 15 APRIL Total Eclipse Bolivar Branch (Grades 6-12) Tuesday, April 2nd at 4:00 PM Join us to learn about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th and create your own eclipse viewer. Limit: 12 Board Game Day Main Library (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, April 3rd at 3:00 PM Stop in and play board games with us and enjoy snacks. Fishing 101 Tusky Branch (Grades 3-12) Tuesday, April 9th at 6:00 PM Learn the basics of fishing. Mario Kart™ Tournament Main Library (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, April 10th at 3:00 PM Join us for a Mario Kart™ Tournament on the Switch. Challenge your friends and win some fun prizes. This event is a first come, first serve for 14 teens. Sublimation Bookmark Main Library (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, April 16th from 12:00-2:00 PM or from 5:00-7:00 PM Design a personalized bookmark using our sublimation printer and heat press. Basic computer skills required. These are 30-minute, one-on-one sessions. Limit: 1 person per session Create-It Night Tusky Branch (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, April 16th from 5:30-7:30 PM Join us for an evening in the MakerSpace. You will have access to all of our equipment and a variety of tools. A selection of supplies will be provided free of charge during the program. You may also bring your own supplies. What you create is up to you! Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Drop in any time during the two-hour event. Mini Game Madness Main Library (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, April 17th at 3:00 PM Join us after school and let out some energy by playing fast paced mini-games. Limit: 20 Intro to Cricut® Design Space Main Library (Adult and Teen) Tuesday, April 23rd at 12:00 PM or from 6:00 PM Learn basic navigation of the Design Space software, explore Cricut’s free images, projects, and fonts. During the program, complete a guided project to apply skills learned. Attendees must have a personal email address to create a Cricut® Design Space account. Limit: 6 Movie and Popcorn Main Library (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, April 24th at 3:00 PM Relax after school and watch a movie, and enjoy some popcorn, and hot chocolate. Teens Registration required.
16 ] www.tusclibrary.org 17 Animal Encounters Registration required. ONGOING Read to Tucker a Flemish Bunny Bolivar Branch Select Saturdays: February 17th, March 9th, and April 13th at 11:00 AM Children will have the opportunity to read to Tucker a Flemish Bunny for 15 minutes. Tucker will be accompanied by his owners from Nonna’s Bunny Farm. FEBRUARY Tuscarawas County Wildlife Tusky Branch Tuesday, February 20th at 6:00 PM Learn about the wildlife you might see in your own backyard. Limit: 15 MARCH Flemish Giant Rabbits Main Library Tuesday, March 12th at 6:30 PM Nonna’s Bunny Farm will be bringing their Flemish Giant Rabbits! Join us for this informative presentation about these unique animals. Mobile Services Registration required. ONGOING POP-UP LIBRARIES Baltic Village Hall (102 W Main St., Baltic) Every Monday, January 8th through May 20th from 3:00 - 5:00 PM (*Will not meet on February 19th) Warren Township Community Center (3986 New Cumberland Rd. NE., Mineral City) Select Mondays: January 15th and 29th; February 12th and 26th; March 11th and 25th; April 8th and 22nd; May 6th and 20th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Tunnel Hill Community Center Stone Creek (112 E Maple St., Stone Creek) Select Wednesdays: January 24th; February 7th and 21st; March 6th and 20th; April 3rd and 17th; May 1st, 15th, and 29th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM Mobile services can deliver to your home or long-term care facilities, fill hold requests, and are often out in the community at a Pop-Up Library. If you are interested or would like more information on any of these services, call our Mobile Services Department at 330-364-4474 ext. 250. Nonna’s Bunny Farm Sugarcreek Branch Wednesday, March 27th at 10:30 AM Nonna’s Bunny Farm will present her Giant Flemish Rabbits before our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Limit: 25 APRIL National Library Week Bunnies Strasburg Branch Tuesday, April 9th at 5:30 PM Celebrate National Library Week by learning about and interacting with 10 different bunny breeds at the library. From Caterpillar to Butterfly Tusky Branch Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM Learn how butterflies transform from caterpillars. Keep checking back until the end of May to watch our caterpillars grow and change into butterflies!
18 ] www.tusclibrary.org 19 Eclipse Party Strasburg Branch Monday, April 8th at 2:30 PM Eat snacks while watching the eclipse. Participants will receive eclipse glasses. Limit: 100 National Library Week Buttons Strasburg Branch Wednesday, April 10th at 3:00 PM Create a one-of-a-kind button to celebrate National Library Week. National Library Outreach Day Main Library Parking Lot Wednesday, April 10th from 3:00 -5:00 PM In celebration of National Library Outreach Day, Come tour our vehicles, learn about what our Mobile Services team does, and see how we can bring the library to you! Library Fest Strasburg Branch Thursday, April 11th at 5:00 PM Play games, eat snacks, and have your caricature drawn. Mother’s Day Flower Gift Sugarcreek Branch Wednesday, April 24th at 11:00 AM Show your mom or caregiver how much you care with this Mother’s Day gift idea. Join us as we paint miniature flower pots and then plant seeds and watch them grow and give to your special Mom. Limit: 25 MAY May the 4th Celebration Main Library Saturday, May 4th 10:00 AM -1:00 PM Join us for a fun-filled event celebrating May the 4th! We will have a variety of activities for all ages. Enjoy crafts, Jedi training, corn hole, galaxy maze, photo booth, and more! Children, teens, and adults can participate in a costume contest at noon. ONGOING Mommy Miles Main Library Every Friday, March 15th- May 3rd at 10:00 AM Meet at the Main Library then take a stroll around town while exercising and meeting other families. Participants will earn a prize at the end. JANUARY Crafts & Cocoa Main Library Saturday, January 27th at 2:00 PM Join us for a fun-filled time of making crafts and enjoying hot cocoa. Limit: 25 Movie Matinee Night Main Library Tuesday, January 30th at 5:00 PM Join us for a fun evening watching a family-friendly movie on DVD. Snacks will be provided. Limit: 20 FEBRUARY Interactive Movie Main Library Friday, February 2nd from 4:00-6:00 PM Join us to watch our favorite dragon warrior in movie #1 to prep for the 4th movie. Limit: 20 Paint-and-Take Family Day Bolivar Branch Saturday, February 3rd from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Stop in to create your own mini art piece on “Take your Child to the Library” day. Taylor Swift Party Main Library Saturday, February 10th from 1:00-3:00 PM Are you a Swiftie? Come dressed in your favorite Era! We will have activities including bingo, making friendship bracelets, buttons, and more! Family Fun Registration required. Interactive Movie Main Library Friday, February 16th from 4:00-6:00 PM Join us to watch our favorite dragon warrior in movie #2 to prep for the 4th movie. Limit: 20 Tuck Everlasting Opening Night The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County (466 Carrie Ave NW, New Philadelphia) Friday, February 16th at 6:30 PM Stop by our booth on opening night to make a “Tuck Everlasting” themed craft, check out copies of the musical soundtrack or book, and enter our raffle for a chance to win a free copy of Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt! MARCH Interactive Movie Main Library Friday, March 1st from 4:00-6:00 PM Join us to watch our favorite dragon warrior in movie #3 to prep for the 4th movie. Limit: 20 Pajama Storytime & Animal Sleepover Strasburg Branch (Birth - 3rd Grade) Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 PM Kids can come to the library in their pajamas with their stuffed animals for a special storytime. The animals will spend the night at the library and can be picked up the next day. Scavenger Hunt Main Library Saturday, March 9th at 11:00 AM Do you enjoy riddles and puzzles? Come team up to hunt your way around the library! Easter Egg Hunt Bolivar Branch Saturday, March 16th at 11:00 AM Join us for an egg-citing Easter Egg hunt. Limit: 50 APRIL Spring Fling Tusky Branch Tuesday, April 2nd at 5:00 PM Ring in spring with games, snacks, and crafts. Solar Eclipse Prep Party Main Library Saturday, April 6th at 2:00 PM Join us and prep for Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse. We will be making bracelets with UV beads, cereal box indirect viewers, and having fun with a moon crater experiment. Limit: 50 Solar Eclipse Watch Party Main Library Monday, April 8th at 2:30 PM Bring your lawn chair and join us on the front lawn for Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse. Limit: 30 Join us in celebrating spring! We will have crafts, activities, and live butterflies! Stop by and try out our flower tea time, or our honey-tasting contest, or just come to enjoy the festive air! MAIN LIBRARY April 20th 1:00-3:00 PM
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