Puskarich Library Clark Memorial Branch Scio Branch NEWSLETTER Join Denise Miller at the Puskarich Public Library for a creative re-telling of some of the stories of the people who were members of McIntyre, Little Zion, and Cadiz made up of formerly enslaved people from Virginia that have not yet been fully researched and discussed in other literature, including members of her own family. Denise Miller is a Kalamazoo Valley Community College instructor, artist, poet, and community activist raised in Cadiz, Ohio. This talk will take place on March 13th at 6:00pm at the Puskarich Library. Call 740-942-2623 for more information. www.go2library.org Puskarich Public Library F E B R UAR Y MAR C H A P R I L VOLUME 33 ISSUE 1 Watch for more details! Dr. Matthew J. Gladman presents this program highlighting the history of the Harrison County Boys’ Basketball League and its companion annual tournament, a cultural touchstone ubiquitous to each Ohio county. Join us as he presents information from both Volume I and Volume II of his book “Upset! The Hardwood History of the Harrison County Basketball Tournament (1927-64) and League (1929-71).” Lakeland & Freeport at the Clark Memorial Branch on April 9th at 6:00pm Franklin & Hopedale at the Puskarich Library on April 16th at 6:00pm Jewett, Scio, and Conotton Valley at the Barr Memorial Center in Scio on April 23rd at 6:00pm Denise Miller: A Creative Re-Telling of Her Family History Series: The Hardwood History of the Harrison County Basketball League and Tournament by Dr. Matthew J. Gladman Clark Branch 740-658-3855 Puskarich Library 740-942-2623 Scio Branch 740-945-6811 Call for more information!
FOR ADULTS Pickleball Pickleball continues! All skill levels are welcome to join us at the Barr Memorial Center in Scio on Mondays from 4:00-7:00pm, Wednesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm, and on Friday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm. Call 740-945-6811 for more information. Quilt with Sue The Scio Branch Quilters welcome beginner and experienced quilters to join them on Mondays at the Scio Branch Library from 10:00am-3:00pm! They will guide you through the "how-to". Call 740-945-6811 for more information. Puskarich Book Club Afterthoughts: Chapter 2 Fitness Fun SilverSneakers Join us for book club on the third Thursday of every month at 1:00pm at Puskarich Library. Upcoming dates will be February 15th, March 21st, and April 18th. Stop in today to pick up a book or call 740-942-2623 for more information. Searching for a fun and low-stress way to get fit? Look no further than the Clark Memorial Branch Library! For more information, please call 740-673-0800 or 740-658-3855. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 5:30pm. Our online book club is perfect for the passive reader! Head to our Facebook page to join the group. All selections are available on the Hoopla app. Join in on discussion posts about the book, comment your ideas and thoughts, and read others’ thoughts. New members always welcome! Call 740-945-6811 for more information. In collaboration with the Harrison County Health Department, SilverSneakers has a weekly class at the Barr Memorial Center in Scio! SilverSneakers activities increase strength, fitness, and balance. Ages 60+ are welcome to join us at the Barr Memorial Center in Scio on Tuesdays at 10:00am. Call the Health Department at 740-942-2616 ext. 5 or the Scio Branch Library at 740-945-6811 for more information. Barr Memorial Center- Scio Puskarich Library Scio Branch Library Clark Memorial Branch Online Barr Memorial Center - Scio Reading Between the Wines Introducing: “Read Between the Wines”, a book club for book lovers and wine lovers alike! We are excited to partner with Ohio Valley Winery in Cadiz to host our new wine & read book club. This book club will take place on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30pm at Ohio Valley Winery. Stop in the Puskarich Library to grab a copy of the upcoming book starting the month before and head over to the winery for a book discussion and an evening out. This is a low pressure book club, so feel free to drink wine, soda, water, anything! The next dates will be February 8th, March 14th, and April 11th at 7:30pm. For more information, please call 740-942-2623. Ohio Valley Winery www.go2library.org Puskarich Public Library Spring Cleaning Book Sale Head to the Puskarich Library the entire month of March and April for our spring book sale! Grab a bag, fill it up, and pay just $1 for your entire blue library bag of books. Call 740-942-2623 for more information. Puskarich Library Sustaining Your Future- Making and Preserving Shelf Stable Canned Foods Back by popular demand!Let’s return to the basics and preserve part of our history of making and preserving shelf-stable foods. Join well-known local gardening expert Jennifer Merrick-Eddy as she teaches and discusses all you need to know about the process of canning vegetables and meat. Head to this class on Saturday, February 24th at 10:00am at the Scio Branch Library’s lower level (formerly Hugo’s). Call 740-945-6811 for more information. Puskarich Friends of the Library The Puskarich Friends of the Library will be holding their next meeting on March 13th at 10:00am at the Puskarich Library, All are welcome to join this group! The Friends of the Library help support the Little Free Libraries across Harrison County and provide funds for many Puskarich Library programs.
FOR ADULTS English Garden Tea Join OSU Extension and the Master Gardner Volunteers for an English Garden Tea event on April 27th in the lower level of the Scio Branch Library. Social time begins at 8:30am and presentations begin at 9:00am. Cost is $30 a person. Please call 740-264- 2212 for more information. Hats are optional. Scio Branch www.go2library.org Puskarich Public Library Paint by Number Quilt We have another fun craft for you! Join us at the Puskarich Library on February 22nd at 6:00pm to create a “paint by number” quilt. You pick the colors and paint them on the corresponding number. All materials will be supplied. Call 740-942-2623 to register. Limited spots available. Puskarich Library Flower Pressing: Wood and Glass Class Make your own dried flower press and vase at the Puskarich Library on Tuesday, March 12th from 6:008:00pm. Limited spots are available. Cost is $25 a person. Call 740-9422623 for more information and to register. CANVA 101 Classes Wanting to design your flyers? Have an upcoming event you’d like to make invites for? Just curious about the basics of design on Canva? This is the class for you! Join us at the Puskarich Library on February 22nd at 1:00pm or February 28th at 5:00pm for a Canva tutorial. Limited seats are available. Please call 740-942-2623 to register. Puskarich Library Healthful Eating and Exercise “Would you like to eat more healthful foods?” “Would you like to exercise?” If you nodded your head at either question, then we should talk! We want to help you not only to get started with these activities but to make them part of your lifestyle. Join OSU Extension on April 17th at 6:00pm at the Puskarich Library for this exciting educational opportunity. Puskarich Library Book Wreath Making Class Join us on March 14th at 6:00pm at the Scio Branch Library for a book page wreath-making class with instructor Kobey! She will guide you through how to make your very own wreath with recycled book pages. We will have several books to choose from, but feel free to bring your own that means something to you! Please call 740-945-6811 to register. Limited spots are available. Scio Branch Book Wreath Making Class Clark Branch Aspire Classes Puskarich Library Are you a student who left high school before earning a diploma? A high school graduate who needs some additional skills for employment? Or a high School graduate who need remedial academic skills? College participants who need to acquire English language skills? EGCC's Aspire Program is a free service that provides high-quality basic educational instruction to individuals in Ohio. Aspire works to primarily help those seeking to earn their high-school equivalency or who have their high school diploma improve the skills and proficiencies that can enhance their abilities to build academic potential, earn a high-school equivalency, address barriers, navigate the workforce, and be equipped to enroll in college and other certifications. Beginning February 12th, classes will take place every Monday and Wednesday at the Puskarich Library from 5:00pm-8:00pm downstairs in the computer lab. To sign up or for more information, please call 740-996-4132 / 740-266-9900 or email aspiretransitions@egcc.edu. Join us on April 25th at 6:00pm at the Clark Memorial Branch Library for a book page wreath making class with instructor Kobey! She will guide you through how to make your very own wreath with recylced book pages. We will have several books to choose from, but feel free to bring your own that means something to you! Please call 740-658-3855 to register. Limited spots available. Puskarich Library
FOR KIDS www.go2library.org Puskarich Public Library Puskarich Storytime Scio Branch Storytime Clark Memorial Branch Storytime After-School Nintendo Switch Husky Pups Reading Time Head to the Clark Memorial Branch afterschool on Tuesdays to play some games on the Nintendo Switch! All are welcome. Call 740-658-3855 for more information. Welcome back, Husky Pups! Husky Pups Reading is a fun hour of stories and activities for ages 3-6 years at the Scio Branch Library from 5:00-6:00pm, once a month. Mark your calendars for February 26th, March 25th, and April 29th! Call 740-945-6811 to register. Lego Club Let's Lego together! All kids are welcome to come free play, do Lego activities and games, and hang out with other Lego lovers. Lego Club is at the Puskarich Library on February 15th, March 21st, and April 25th at 4:00pm. Leap Day Celebrate Leap Day with us on February 29th! Leap into some fun activities, including a craft, scavenger hunt, and more. Stop in anytime between 9:00am-8:00pm at the Puskarich Library. Puskarich Library Puskarich Library Clark Branch Scio Branch Puskarich Library Storytime continues! Join us for books, music, crafts, activities, and more to build early literacy and math skills! Ages 18m-5yrs. Every Wednesday at 10:00am from January 24th- April 10th. Call 740-942-2623 for more information. Storytime continues! Join us for books, music, crafts, activities, and more to build early literacy and math skills! Ages 18m-5yrs. Every Tuesday at 1:00pm from January 23rd- April 9th. Call 740-945-6811 for more information. Scio Branch Storytime continues! Join us for books, music, crafts, activities, and more to build early literacy and math skills! Thursdays at 1:30pm. Call 740-658-3855 to register. CloverClub Puskarich Library Come join in all the fun each month with your friends from 4-H as we explore, create, and have fun at the library! Stop by and see what we are up to and have a blast learning and doing: arts & crafts, cooking and healthy choices, STEAM experiences, reading, and more! This is open to the entire community for kiddos ages 5-9. February 27th 5:30pm: Be My Valentine Scribble Bot! How did this LOVELY holiday get its start? And who has the time to write SO many Valentine’s cards? In this series of activities, we will be learning how to become ENGINEERS and make ourselves a robot that will LOVE to do the work for us! In this session of CloverClub, we will learn about how a battery works, writing letters, and the history of this fun holiday! March 26th at 5:30pm: St. Patty’s Leprechaun Hair! All living things have basic needs to be lucky in this world: shelter, water, light, food, and air. Plants are no exception—and in this lesson we are going to learn all about growing and caring for plants! We will find ourselves a lucky leprechaun, help him “grow” some hair, and all the while learning of photosynthesis and proper plant care! April 30th at 5:30pm: Everything Rainbows! Everyone looks forward to seeing a rainbow—it is a light show in the sky! Kids will enjoy learning about why rainbows are arched, the colors in them, and how SCIENCE will help us make our very own rainbows! We’re teaming up with Peaceflower Pottery to create some wonderful art! This time we are making a spring project. This class will take place on April 13th at 11:00am at the Puskarich Library in Cadiz. $10 a child. Please call 740-942-2623 to register. Limited spots are available. Make a Cloud- Pottery Puskarich Library Valentine’s Day Wreath Happy Valentine’s Day! We’ll have a fun Valentine’s Day craft at the Puskarich Library on February 14th from 3:00-8:00pm, along with a movie in the Makerspace. Make your very own heart wreath. Stop by after school! Puskarich Library April Showers Learn all about water with COSI! Join us at the Puskarich Library on April 18th at 5:30pm for a COSI Stem Night. These COSI boxes include several experiments and learning tools all about water. It also includes a free ticket to COSI! Call 740-9422623 to register. Puskarich Library
FOR THE FAMILY Need something for the kiddos to do during Spring Break? Look no further than the Puskarich Library! March 25th: Sock Tie-Dye Head to the Puskarich Library at 2:00pm to tie-dye socks with Miss Karli! Call to register 740-942-2623. March 26th: Paint a Birdhouse Spring is here! Paint a birdhouse with us at the Puskarich Library at 3:00pm. Call 740-942-2623 to register. March 27th: Resin Bookmarks Design a bookmark and we will pour it in resin! Stop by the Puskarich Library anytime between 9:00am-8:00pm to design your bookmark and pick up the next week. March 28th: Read with Miss Karli Stop by the Puskarich Library anytime between 9:00am-3:00pm to read with Miss Karli! Read a book and eat a popsicle with her. March 29th: Movie & Game Day Ready to play some games? Head to the Puskarich Library anytime between 9:00am-5:00pm to play board games, watch movies, and have a popcorn snack. March 30th: Make Your Own Mini Kite Let’s go fly a kite! We have all the supplies you need to make your own mini kite at the Puskarich Library. 9:00am-5:00pm. Head to the Puskarich Library on February 10th for kid’s Super Bowl activities! We will have stations to create some fan gear, snacks, and games. Stop in anytime from 9:00-5:00pm. Call 740-942-2623 for more information and to register. www.go2library.org Puskarich Public Library Crochet Club Crochet Club continues at Puskarich Library in Cadiz on Saturdays at noon. All skill levels are welcome to crochet together. Katherine will be here to help you through new stitches! Call 740-942-2623 for more information. SUPER BOWL Saturday Family Storytime Join us for a Family Storytime at the Puskarich Library on April 16th at 5:30pm. We will have books, music, activities, a snack, and more to build literacy and math skills. Please call 740-942-2623 to register. Puskarich Library Spring Break at the Library Storytime at the Park We’re headed to Sally Buffalo Park for storytime! We will have books, music, activities, a snack, and more to build literacy and math skills. All families are welcome on May 3rd at 2:00pm. Please call to register at 740-942-2623. Puskarich Library Puskarich Library Puskarich Library Pysanky Egg Decorating Take your egg decorating to the next level with Bev! You’ll draw on an empty egg with a kitsky and melted wax, and dip the egg in a color bath and repeat with different colors! The wax is then melted off to reveal your colors. This class will occur on March 21st at 6:00pm at the Puskarich Library. The cost of the class is $25. For ages 16 and older. Please call 740-942-2623 to register. Puskarich Library Neurographic Art Ready to learn an easy, mindfulness art that can create new neural pathways in the brain? Head to the Puskarich Library on April 18th at 6:00pm. $15 a person. Limited spots are available. Please call 740-942-2623 to register. Puskarich Library
PUSKARICH LIBRARY MAKERSPACE SERVICES www.go2library.org Puskarich Public Library Glowforge - This laser cutter can help you make a variety of projects. You can laser several different materials, including wood, leather, acrylic, and more. You can cut and engrave any flat items- for free if you bring your own materials! Call 740-942-2623 for more information. 3D Printer - Ever wanted to design your own item? Maybe a custom cookie cutter? A keychain? Planter? Now is your chance! Stop in to use our 3D printer and see all it’s capable of making. Call 740-942-2623 for more information. Poster Printer- This printer can print large poster-sized items. There are endless possibilities for what you can print. A few of our favorites have been: welcome signs for baby showers and weddings, signs for bulletin boards, photobooth backdrops, and more! Price varies on size and color. Recording Studio- That’s right! We have our very own recording studio in the Puskarich Library. We have all the tools you need to record music, podcasts, interviews, and more. Call 740-942-2623 for more information. LOCAL HISTORY Clark Memorial Branch 740-658-3855 Puskarich Library 740-942-2623 Scio Branch Library 740-945-6811 Call for more information! Puskarich Public Library System has its very own Youtube channel full of videos from our Coal Museum Collection, as well as interviews with coal miners talking about their experiences. Check out this important part of our local history by searching "Puskarich Public Library Coal Museum Videos" on Youtube or scanning the QR code. Did you know? www.youtube.com/@PuskarichLibraryCoalMuseum
www.go2library.org Puskarich Public Library DIGITAL LIBRARY SERVICES Notary services are available on Mondays and Tuesdays 9:00am5:00pm at the Puskarich Library. The Digital Shoebox Project has photographs and other documents of the past from Southeastern, Ohio, and is being updated daily. Cypress Resume will help you build an efficient resume in just a few minutes. Curious about your Ancestry? Head to the library to use Ancestry Library Edition for free to start your search. With NUWAV, you can handle most common legal issues with no assistance whatsoever—including divorce. Just log in with your library card! LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. FinancialFit is a unique learning platform available through our library. FinancialFit offers short, easy-to-understand lessons, videos and interactive tools to help you make informed financial decisions and achieve your financial goals. LearningExpress Library offers targeted learning centers — each with a collection of practice tests, tutorials, e-books, articles and flashcards — to help you achieve your goals. Call your local library for more information. Puskarich Library 740-942-2623 Scio Branch Library 740-945-6811 Clark Memorial Branch 740-658-3855 Log your books, keep track of what you've read, and compete in reading challenges at your library against the other branches. Search “Beanstack” on your internet browser or app store. A library at your fingertips, including books, audiobooks, and magazines. Search “Libby” on your internet browser or app store. Enter your library card information to get started. A library right at your fingertips, including books, audiobooks, movies, and music. Search “Hoopla” on your internet browser or app store. Enter your library card number and pin. Your pin is likely the last 4 digits of your phone number. *NEW DATABASES*
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www.go2library.org Puskarich Public Library Getting Reader’s Digest and 3,700 other magazines through the Libby app for FREE “MOOOOO”VE OVER PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS! SAVE SOME SERIOUS $$ WITH LIBRARY RESOURCES ALL ALL FREE Subscribing to Audible for $14.95 a month Listening to audiobooks with the Libby app for FREE Subscribing to Spotify Premium for $10.99 a month Listening to music with the Hoopla app for FREE Subscribing to Reader’s Digest, U.S. Weekly, and National Geographic for $13.47 a month Subscribing to Ancestry.com for $23.68 a month Accessing Ancestry.com at the library for FREE Subscribing to LinkedIn Learning for $19.99 a month Signing into LinkedIn Learning with your library card for FREE Charging your credit card: $83.08 PER MONTH Using your LIBRARY CARD to access, download, and stream for FREE Call your local library to learn more about any of these services!
LIBRARY SERVICES Children under the age of 5 in Harrison County are eligible to receive a free book in the mail every month until their 5th birthday. Fill out this application and drop it off at your local library today! Your child will begin getting books in the mail within 6-8 weeks of application approval. The library recently digitized our newspapers and historical documents. You can access them from any computer or mobile device. You’ll find items from Harrison County and surrounding areas that span the years 18062020. One of the best features? The online collection is searchable! Search for specific names, events, or locations and see what history you can discover! VISIT https://puskarich.advantage-preservation.com/ If you have questions or would like a tutorial on using the online newspaper collection, please contact your local library at Scio Branch Library 740-945-6811, Puskarich Library 740-942-2623, and Clark Memorial Branch Library 740-658-3855. Did you know? Scan the QR code with your phone camera and click the link.
LIBRARY SERVICES www.go2library.org Puskarich Public Library Courtesy Notices Sign up to receive an email reminder or text notification before materials are due, to help avoid overdue fines. Online Catalog Search our state-wide online catalog for books, DVDs, CDs and more. By typing in the author, title, subject or keyword of the item you need, you will access a database containing millions of records from other libraries. Requesting Items If the item you are looking for is checked out, you may place a hold for the item and ask to have it sent to the library of your choice. You will be placed in the waiting list for the item and notified by telephone, email or text message when the item becomes available Fax Services Send or Receive. Fax charges are $2.00 for 1-3 pages domestic and $5.00 for 1-3 pages international. Additional pages are 25¢ each. It is 25¢ per page to receive faxes. A quick guide to library use BORROWING ITEMS Books CDs DVDs Video Games Material Loan Period 3 Weeks 3 Weeks 3 Weeks 1 Week You may renew an item up to 3 times if no one else has requested that item. Photocopying and Printing Available at all locations. 10¢/sheet black and white, 25¢/sheet color, per side. Meeting Rooms Meeting Rooms are available to non-profit organizations and groups at Puskarich Public Library and Scio Branch Library. Rooms must be booked in advance by calling the library. Donations are accepted for the use of meeting rooms. Genealogy & Local History Department Resources for local ancestry research and local history. Microfilm readers are available at the main library in Cadiz. Book Page Magazine Stop by the Library and pick up a FREE copy of the magazine. Book page magazine covers the best in new books each month in all categories including fiction, non-fiction, business, children's, and audio. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION! GO2LIBRARY.ORG
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