Animal-themed fun at OPL
In keeping with Orrville Public Library’s Tails & Tales Summer Reading theme, each week the library will have free in-house activities that feature different animal species. The library is located at 230 N. Main St. in Orrville.
In keeping with Orrville Public Library’s Tails & Tales Summer Reading theme, each week the library will have free in-house activities that feature different animal species.
On the week of July 6, river and lake animals will be featured in a scavenger hunt. Forest animals will be featured during the week of July 12, and attendees will be able to create a clay impression of a pawprint. People are invited to play a farm animal matching game during the week of July 19. Use imagination and library craft supplies to create an animal during the week of July 26.
All activities are in Orrville Public Library Children’s Department. No registration is required.
What are you reading?
Join Orrville Public Library staff on Facebook to catch the latest Book Buzz. Meet up at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6 to talk about the books everyone has been reading and to get suggestions for new reads.
No registration is necessary. For more information call the library at 330-683-1065.
Database showcase
Summer is typically full of outdoor projects and backyard picnics. Orrville Public Library’s free online database, Home Improvement Reference Center, will help with everything on one’s to-do list. From keeping a gas grill running efficiently to cleaning a pool and choosing a new mower, the site has the information you need to get the project done right.
From the drop-down menu on the library website at www.orrville.lib.oh.us/, click the Adults tab and then click on Research Databases. Under the Research heading, click on Plus many more, then scroll to Home Improvement Reference Center. If accessing the page from outside the library, you will need to enter your library card number.
Choose from the many topics that are listed or use the Search box to find what you’re looking for. The site features full text from leading home-improvement magazines and images and videos of popular home-repair projects. There also is a Homeowners Journal template to help you keep track of the details of your home and the repairs that have been done.
For more information contact the library.
Tiny terrarium
Age 12-18 are invited to Orrville Public Library to pick up the supplies needed to make a miniature terrarium. Participants will even get a tiny eraser pet and trees to include in it. This activity is part of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Don’t forget to sign on to your Beanstack account to claim your badge.
This free activity will be available beginning July 12 while supplies last. The kit also can be picked up at the library’s drive-up window.
Animal yoga poses
There are a variety of yoga poses named after animals. As part of Orrville Public Library’s Tails & Tales Summer Reading Program, it will host Emily McDermott of Flex Yoga via Zoom to lead youngsters through a variety of animal yoga poses.
The session for preschoolers will be from 10-10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13. There also is a session for elementary ages on that day from 10:45-11:15 a.m. Registration has begun, and there is a limit of 20 participants per session. Registration can be completed via the website calendar at www.orrville.lib.oh.us or by calling the children’s department at 330-683-1065 ext. 3617. When registered, you will receive the Zoom link information prior to your session.