Holmes library events in June
The Holmes County District Public Library has events and programs scheduled for June.
The Holmes County District Public Library has the following events and programs scheduled for June. Call the library at 330-674-5972 for more information or to register for any of these events:
Discover New Trails at the Library
The summer reading program is from June 5 through July 22.There are reading programs for all ages and chances to win prizes. Registration will begin May 30 at the Central Library or East Branch Library.
Summer Reading Kickoff
Sign up for summer reading on Friday, June 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Central Library, with hot dogs, chips and a drink provided, as well as a scavenger hunt, a story walk and a bike rodeo. See Outback Ray’s Amazing Animal Show from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
June Craft Kit for Kids
Pick up a themed kit focusing on self-sufficiency at the Central Library or East Branch Library. Choose between a nature journaling kit or a productivity journaling kit.
Story times
Bring your family for all-ages story times with a nature theme at the East Branch Library on Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m.
For kids age 2-5 with an adult, there will be story times at the Central Library on Fridays, June 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Little Learners Playgroup
Kids up to age 5, with an adult, will engage in activities to promote reading and social skills at the Central Library on Fridays, June 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 11 a.m. to noon. Snacks are provided.
Trouble on the Trail: A Paws to Read Mystery
School-age youth up to age 14 will learn about hiking safety, watch a search and tracking demonstration, make a sun visor, and read to a certified therapy dog from Caring Therapy Canines at the Central Library on Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Under the Stars
School-age youth up to age 15 will explore nature at night, make a star chart, find real-time planetary objects and learn about the adaptations of nighttime animals at the Central Library on Wednesday, June 14 at 11 a.m. Registration is required.
Local author visit and book-signing
Jackie Deems, author of “Beside Still Waters,” will share her work and be available to sign books at the Central Library on Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Picnic and Potluck Pleasers with Kate
The event will be at the Central Library on Tuesday, June 20 at 6 p.m. Kate Shumaker, OSU Extension services educator, will offer picnic and potluck pleasers. Registration is required.
Just Wing It
School-age youth up to age 15 will explore the world of flying animals through hands-on experiments at the Central Library on Wednesday, June 21 at 11 a.m. Registration is required.
Book Discussion for Adults
The event will be Tuesday, June 27 discussing “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick at the Central Library at 1 p.m. and also “The Mitford Affair” by Marie Benedict at 6 p.m. at Jitters Coffee House in Millersburg. Books are available to borrow at the Central Library.
Let’s Rock
School-age youth up to age 15 will learn about rocks, crack open a geode and paint a rock to take home at the Central Library on Wednesday, June 28 at 11 a.m. Registration is required.