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
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