Holmes library events set for July
The Holmes County District Public Library has plenty of July events on the schedule.
The Holmes County District Public Library has July events on the schedule. Call the library at 330-674-5972 for more information or to register for any of these events.
—The Summer Reading Program continues through July 30. There is still time to join the Summer Reading Program and earn prizes for reading. There are programs for children, teens and adults.
—July take and make kits for teens at the Central Library or the East Branch Library will include all supplies needed to craft a seashell tealight candle.
—Story time at the Central Library will be Fridays at 10:30 a.m. on July 8, 15, 22 and 29 for age 2-5 with an adult.
—Story time at the East Branch will be Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. on July 6, 13, 20 and 27 for all ages with an ocean theme.
—Under the Sea at the Central Library will be Wednesday, July 6 at 11 a.m. for age 4 and up to create a jar aquarium and a shell creature while watching a live ocean cam on the big screen.
—Paws to Read will be Saturday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Central Library. Kids are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog from Caring Therapy Canines.
—An ocean model resin craft for teens will be Tuesday, July 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the East Branch Library for age 12-18. Themed materials will be provided or bring your own. Registration is required.
—Oceans of Fun will be Wednesday, July 13 at 11 a.m. at the Central Library. Families are invited to the library’s backyard for outdoor water activities, bubbles, games and snacks. Activities are intended for age 12 and under.
—A sea planter air fern craft for adults will be Thursday, July 14 at 6 p.m. at the Central Library. Create your own beach-themed planter with a live air fern. Registration is required.
—A family movie will be Saturday, July 16 at 11 a.m. at the Central Library. Showing on the big screen, the movie will be about a 13-year-old who suddenly poofs into a giant panda when she gets too excited. Children must be with an adult. Call the library for the movie title, rated PG.
—Preserve It Part 2 by Kate will be Monday, July 18 at 6 p.m. at the Central Library. In the second class of a three-part series, Kate Shumaker, OSU Extension services educator, will share ways to preserve fresh vegetables. Registration is required.
—Teen Movie Night & Drawing Practice will be Monday, July 25 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Central Library for age 12-18. While watching a movie about a mermaid princess on the big screen, practice drawing the characters. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Call the library for the movie title, rated G.
—A book discussion for adults will be Tuesday, July 26 at 1 p.m. at the Central Library, discussing “The Book of Lost Friends”by Lisa Wingate, and at 6 p.m. at Jitters Coffee House, there will be a discussion of “The Secrets We Kept” by Lara Prescott. Books are available to borrow at the Central Library.
—Lego Building Challenge will be Thursday, July 28 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at the Central Library for age 6-12. Legos and ideas are provided.