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Puskarich Library Clark Memorial Branch Scio Branch NEWSLETTER Scio Branch Library Clark Memorial Branch Puskarich Public MAY J UN E J U L Y VOLUME 32 ISSUE 2

For Adults Searching for a fun way to get fit? Look no further than this fitness fun class at Clark Memorial Branch! To register or find out more information, please call 740-673-0800 or 740658-3855. Everyone loved it last year, so we're bringing it back! Walk, bike, swim, etc 50 miles this summer while listening to audiobooks, log your miles, and compete for a chance to win a variety of fitness prizes! Take pictures on your journey and send them to us at clark@seolibraries.org Afterthoughts: Chapter 2 50 Mile Challenge True Crime Time Fitness Fun Quilt with sue The Scio Branch Quilters welcome beginner and experienced quilters to join them on Mondays! They will guide you through the "how-to". Call for more information at 740-9456811. Pickleball Pickleball will continue at the Barr Memorial Center in Scio on Mondays from 5:00pm-7:00pm and Wednesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. No experience necessary! All skill levels are welcome. Call 740-945-6811 for more information. mother's day floral arrangement class ORBS: Ohio Researchers on Banded Spirits Join florist and instructor Brittany Mattern from B's Bouquets & Gifts as she guides you through creating your very own Mother's Day floral arrangement. The cost is $40. Limited spots are available. Please call 740-942-2623 to register. Join us for a presentation on all things paranormal researching! The ORBS Team will discuss how they got started, haunted places in Ohio, and the spirits they encounter, along with video and photo evidence! All are welcome. Mondays, tuesdays, & Thursdays at 5:30-Clark Memorial Mondays 10:00am-3:00pm at scio Branch Mondays 5:00-7:00pm, Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm Barr Memorial Center Friday, may 12th at 6:00pm, puskarich Library June 10th at 1:00pm., Puskarich Library Puskarich Book Club May 18, June 15, July 20 at 1:00pm, Puskarich Library Join us for book club on the third Thursday of every month at 1:00pm. Stop in today to pick up a book or call 740-942-2623 for more information. Online Book Club Afterthoughts Chapter 2, the online book club continues ... we swayed from our suggested books last month...so call the Scio Branch Library for the selected book of the month. May - The Lost Girls of Willowbrook by Ellen Marie Wiseman, June - Rosie & Ruby by Patricia Dixon. Please read and join us. We will be painting an air dry clay dish that will be prepared for you! There will be different shapes and sizes to pick from. This program is free of cost, however, space will be limited. Please call 740-942-2623 to reserve your spot today! Air Dry Clay Flower Bowl Class Are you a lover of all things true crime? Head to the Puskarich Library on June 27th at 6:00pm to solve a true crime case with us. All are welcome. June 15th at 6:00pm, Puskarich Library June 27th at 6:00pm Community Cookbook Community Cookbooks are a way to feel a little more connected, through our kitchens. Bring in a favorite family recipe with a brief description of its history or a memory attached to be put into the cookbook! Cookbooks will be available at the Puskarich Library on August 1st, 2023. June 7th-July 12th for submissions Coal Miner Reunion May 13th from 1:00-3:00pm, Puskarich Library The annual Coal Miner Reunion will take place on May 13th at 1:00pm at the Puskarich Library in Cadiz in the coal museum! Stay connected with those you know and meet new friends that were coal miners as well. Puskarich Friends of the Library meeting May 24th at 3:00pm, Puskarich Library The Puskarich Friends of the Library will be meeting on May 24th at 3:00pm. All are welcome to attend and join our friends of the library, who support the library and maintain the "Little Free Libraries" across the county.

For Kids Ms. Loni will share books, music, activities, and more at this program designed for ages 3-6. Please call to register at 740-945-6811. Let's LEGO! Join us for Lego fun with friends. We play, build, create, and more! All elementary ages are welcome. Lego Club Husky Pups Reading time Mommy & ME: Cake Decorating class Join us for some Mother's day fun with Barney's bakery. Jess will walk mothers/grandmothers & their kiddos through decorating a cake creation! The price is $45 for the first child and each additional child is $5 more. Space is limited. Please call 740-942-2623 to register. STEM Kids Club Head to the Puskarich Library afterschool on May 16th to do experiments and more. All elementary ages are welcome. Crafteroon: wind chimes Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course Here's your chance to get creative and make a wind chime with Miss Karli! Head to the Puskarich Library on May 23rd at 5:00pm. 3rd-6th graders welcome. Head to the Puskarich Library the third week in may for a sidewalk chalk obstacle course! Complete the course and come in to see Miss Karli for a prize. All are welcome to participate. May 8th at 5:00pm, Scio Branch Library May 13th at 11:00am, Puskarich Library May 16th, 3:30-4:00pm. Puskarich Library May 23rd at 5:00pm, Puskarich Library. May 23rd-26th from 9:00am-6:00pm, puskarich library Career Exploration VR Night May 4th at 6:00-8:00pm, Puskarich Library Have you ever wanted to see what it's like to be a professional chef? A nurse? Another profession? Here is your chance! In this collaboration with Job & Family Services, we bring you VR headsets that explore your future potentional careers. May 25th at 4:00pm, Puskarich Library Summer Reading Begins! Communities Grow Together SCIO BRANCH KICKOFF June 6th from 1:00-3:00pm Community members, businesses, and organizations will be set up to share what they do special for our community, (rock painting, planting, games, etc.) Fun attractions will be available to take your child's picture on as well. Let's Grow Together Puskarich Library, Cadiz June 7th from 5:00-7:30pm Face painting, food, games, activities, toucha-truck, and more! Join the Puskarich Library and Community organizations for a fun-filled evening to kick off our summer reading event! All are welcome! You're Wonderful Clark memorial Branch, Freeport June 8th at 1:00pm Let's celebrate the wonderful world of books & reading with our wonderful friends and family! Plan for an hour of pure fun at the library. BONUS: Conotton Creek Trail Head to the Conotton Creek Trail in Scio on June 8th at 1:00pm to discover the trail! Complete the distance and receive a fun prize. Week 1: Week 2: Plant & Grow June 13th, 1:00pm, Scio Branch BONUS: How Pickles Are Made: Pickle Taste Test Find out how pickled items are made and try some sweet, sour, and spicy pickles! June 12th at 2:00pm, Puskarich Library Let's Plant Together Jun 14th, Puskarich Library Seedlings (18m-6yrs): 11:00am Sprouts (7-12yrs): 2:00pm Plant seeds of Kindness June 15th, 1:00pm. Clark Memorial BONUS: Let's Yoga Together BONUS: self-guided tour of Freeport Stop by the Clark Memorial Branch Library anytime between 11:00am-6:00pm and get a points of interest map. A childen's yoga class on June 13th at 6:00pm, Puskarich Library BONUS: read with Miss MaryGet a head start on your summer reading books and read with Miss Mary! Clark Memorial Branch, 11:00am-6:00pm on June 16th. BONUS: Pinch Pot Making Learn about Native American history and create your own pottery with Peaceflower Pottery on June 16th at 2:00pm at the Puskarich Library! The cost is $15 a child. Please call to register at 740-942-2623. BONUS: Scio Olympic Games Scio Olympic Games at the Barr Memorial Center on June 14th from 12:00-2:00pm. BONUS: Coal Museum Visit Go to the Coal Museum in the lower level of the Puskarich Library this week and see Miss Karli after for a surprise!

For Kids BONUS: Kindness Rocks Paint kindness rocks to hide around town at 2:00pm on June 26th at the Puskarich Library! BONUS: Read with a Buddy Read with a Buddy at Clark Memorial Branch on June 30th. Call to schedule an appointment! BONUS: Donation to the dog pound Make a donation to the Harrison county dog pound this week at the Scio Branch Library! SummerReading Continues! Week 3: Draw Together: Sidewalk Chalk June 20th, Scio Branch 11:00am-6:00pm June 21st, Puskarich Library 11:00am-6:00pm June 23rd, Clark Memorial 11:00am-6:00pm Library Day at the Fair Join us at the Harrison County Fair on June 24th at 11:00am for some fair and library fun! Grab a ticket at one of our library locations the week before. BONUS: DIY Concrete Stepping Stones Create your very own garden stone at the Clark Memorial Branch Library on June 22nd at 1:00pm. Please register at 740658-3855. BONUS: read with Miss Mary Stop by the Clark Memorial Branch Library on June 23rd from 11:00am-6:00pm to draw with sidewalk chalk, and read with Miss Mary! Week 4: Pawsitivily The Therapy dogs are back on June 27th! Call 740-942-6811 to sign up for a time to read to the pups. Sunshine & Storytime Head to Sally Buffalo Park on June 28th at 2:00pm by the playground for stories, snacks, and sunshine! All ages are welcome. Pirates Work Together Pirates have entered the clark memorial branch! Join us for a treasure hunt on June 29h at 1:00pm. Week 5: Craft Day July 3rd from 11:0am-6:00pm Scio Branch Glowing Together Staying Connected Mail a hug at the Clark Memorial Branch Library on July 6th at 1:00pm. BONUS: Pinch Pots Learn about Native American history and create your own pottery with Peaceflower Pottery on July 6th at 1:00pm at the Scio Branch Library! The cost is $15 a child. Please call to register at 740-942-2623. BONUS: Pinch Pots Learn about Native American history and create your own pottery with Peaceflower Pottery on July 7th at 1:00pm at the Clark Memorial Branch! The cost is $15 a child. Please call to register. Week 6: Celebrate Together Celebrate Scio Branch Summer Reading with us on July 11th at 1:00pm Have Fun Together Let's play and have fun together as we celebrate 6 weeks of reading at the Puskarich Library on July 12th at 5:00pm. Let's Play Ball Together What's better than a fun game to celebrate our reading accomplishments this summer? Join us on July 13th at 1:00pm. BONUS: Crochet a bookmarkJoin us for crochet club at the Clark Memorial Branch to crochet a book mark with Katherine! Call to register. July 5th, Puskarich Library Seedlings (18m-6yrs): 11:00am Sprouts (7-12yrs): 2:00pm BONUS: Books & Popsicles with Miss Karli Head to the Puskarich Library on July 10th from 1:00pm-4:00pm for popsicles and reading (a good chance to catch up on your books!) GRAND FINALE: UHRICHSVILLE WATERPARK TRIP August 1st at 6:00pm Earn your ticket by completing the summer reading challenges BONUS: Mommy & Me: Paint & Snack Join instructor Nancy VanCuren on July 8th at 11:00am for a Mommy & Me Paint and Snack! Registration required. Call 740-942-2623.

For the Family Puskarich Book Sale May-July Stop into the Puskarich Library and head downstairs to our meeting room for our summer book sale! We have a wide selection of donated books to choose from. Crochet Club: Puskarich All are welcome to join us for crochet club! We welcome beginners to advanced skills. Katherine will help guide you through your project and have fun gathering together. Crochet with Deb: Scio Debbie has taught us beginner stitches, we've completed several projects and continue to practice what we've learned. We enjoy sharing our struggles and triumphs. call to register 740-945-6811 Crochet Club: Clark All are welcome to join us for crochet club! We welcome beginners to advanced skills. Katherine will help guide you through your project and have fun gathering together. Saturdays 12:00pm Thursdays 1:00-2:30pm Thursdays 4:00pm Community Art Showcase June 7th-July 12th All ages are welcome to sumbit a piece of orginal art of any kind to the Puskarich Library in Cadiz to showcase their art to the public. Stop by anytime to drop off your art piece. "Kindess Rocks" All Summer Be on the lookout for rocks all over with kind quotes! Share them with us on social media when you find one and rehide it around town. BREAKING NEWS You can now access our newspaper collection online! The library recently digitized our newspapers and historical documents from any computer or mobile device. You’ll find items from Harrison County and surrounding areas that span the years 1806-2020. 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 the Puskarich Public Library at 740-942-2623 Scan the QR code with your phone camera and click on the link to visit the website!

CHILTON LIBRARY—ACCESS NEARLY ANY CHILTON MANUAL ONLINE OR CHECK FOR RECALLS ON YOUR CAR. HOBBIES & CRAFTS REFERENCE CENTER—LEARN MORE ABOUT TOPICS SUCH AS CANNING AND PRESERVING, CAMPING, JEWELRY-MAKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, AND KNITTING. HOME IMPROVEMENTS REFERENCE CENTER—GET HOME DECORATING IDEAS, LEARN ABOUT PLUMBING REPAIR, READ ABOUT ELECTRICAL PROJECTS, AND MORE. LINKEDIN LEARNING—FIND INFORMATION ON TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS, AND CREATIVE SKILLS LIKE HTML, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SONGWRITING, AND MORE. SMALL BUSINESS REFERENCE CENTER—EXPLORE TOPICS LIKE FINANCING A BUSINESS, TAX DEDUCTIONS, AND WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN. TRANSPARENT LANGUAGE ONLINE—CHOOSE FROM DOZENS OF AVAILABLE LANGUAGES AND COMPLETE INTERACTIVE TUTORIALS TO LEARN NEW LANGUAGES. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING A NEW SKILL OR HOBBY? THE LIBRARY CAN HELP! WHETHER YOU WANT TO REPAIR YOUR CAR, PLAN YOUR BACKYARD GARDEN, OR LEARN SMALL BUSINESS SKILLS, WE HAVE RESOURCES FOR YOU. IN ADDITION TO THE DATABASES, DID YOU KNOW YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF LIBRARY MATERIALS ACROSS OHIO? LEARN HOW TO USE LIBBY AND HOOPLA TO PLACE HOLDS ON LIBRARY ITEMS, CHECK OUT EBOOKS, READ MAGAZINES ONLINE, LISTEN TO AUDIOBOOKS ON YOUR PHONE, WATCH MOVIES, OR LISTEN TO MUSIC—ALL FOR FREE! TO LEARN MORE ABOUT USING THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT THE PUSKARICH PUBLIC LIBRARY, CALL YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY TO SET UP AN INDIVIDUAL MEETING SO WE CAN HELP YOU GET STARTED! Library Services Hoopla - a library right at your fingertips, including books, audiobooks, movies, and music. Libby - a library at your fingertips, including books, audiobooks, and magazines Beanstack - Log your books, keep track of what you've read, and compete in reading challenges at your library against the other branches. DIGITAL LIBRARY SERVICES REMINDER: THE OVERDRIVE APP WILL BE NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO USE AFTER MAY 1ST. LIBBY WILL BE THE APP YOU NEED TO READ ALL YOUR FAVORITE BOOKS.

Library Services 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 INFROMATION! GO2LIBRARY.COM

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