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Bring your own device and learn to use it, or explore what device is right for you before you buy. We have some cool devices for you to look at and explore too!
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! If you prefer using your imagination for crafting instead of gaming then check out the library’s craft cart and make something awesome! Join the fun at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Books N Play
Children ages 4-6 are invited to the library for an interactive program. Children will enjoy story time with music, movement activities, rhymes, and games that focus on interactive learning between child and parent/caregiver. For more information about this program call (740)354-5562.
Find out more »Workplace Success
Technology is the key to many of today's employability skills. This series of workshops will help you improve in areas like communication, problem-solving, planning, and organization, by getting you more comfortable with email, common office programs and other needed computer skills.
Find out more »String Art
Using only pins, cork and colorful yarn you can make amazing works of art! This free program begins at 2:30 in the Meeting room for ages 13-17.
Find out more »River Valley Writers’ Group
Are you interested in learning about the writing process? Or, are you a writer looking for a community of your own? Look no further! Join the River Valley Writers to share your experiences and create relationships with other local authors. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:00-7:30pm in the Meeting Room at the Main Branch. For more information please contact the Reference Desk at (740) 354-5688.
Find out more »Toddler Time
All children ages 2-3 and their parent/caregiver are invited to an interactive story time program. Children will enjoy short stories, movement activities, music and a fun playtime! For more information call (740) 354-5562.
Find out more »Computer Games
Teens! Join us for an hour of digital fun to play games like Unturned on the STEAM game database, or put your building skills to the test with Minecraft! Get your game on at 2:30 in the IT lab!
Find out more »Book Babies
An exciting story time session for children ages 3 months – 24 months that includes music, finger plays and a short playtime! Get more information about this program by calling (740)354-5562.
Find out more »Literary Thursdays: Short Story Group
Think you have to read a whole novel to read a great story? Think again! Join us for a reading and discussion of an amazing story that’s only a few pages long. February’s story is “They’re Made Out of Meat” by Terry Bisson. This free program is for ages 13-17 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Excel
Lean how to work with spreadsheets to easily design budgets, spreadsheets and schedules.
Find out more »Tween Club Shamrock Man
Please join us as our Tween Club creates a craft for St. Patrick's Day. We will be making a Shamrock Man. The event will be on Thursday, March 5 at 4:30 in the Copley Room at the main location. Ages 8-12. Please contact Local History at 740-354-5304 to register.
Find out more »Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Join PPL as we act as Dungeon Master for a FREE 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons session. All skill levels welcome. Program will be located on the Meeting Room. 18+
Find out more »Fiction Book Group
Join other adults on the first Friday of every month in the Quiet Room at our Main Branch to discuss selected fiction titles. This book group, hosted by a library staff member, reads a variety of fictional titles to keep things interesting! For more information or to request a copy of this month’s title, call 740-354-5688. March Discussion: Smoke Screen by Terri Blackstock: One father was murdered. Another was convicted of his death. All because their children fell in love...
Find out more »Hoopla
Come learn about downloading and streaming movies, TV series, music, eBooks, and more with the library's newest free service, hoopla!
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! If you prefer using your imagination for crafting instead of gaming then check out the library’s craft cart and make something awesome! Join the fun at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Books N Play
Children ages 4-6 are invited to the library for an interactive program. Children will enjoy story time with music, movement activities, rhymes, and games that focus on interactive learning between child and parent/caregiver. For more information about this program call (740)354-5562.
Find out more »Workplace Success
Technology is the key to many of today's employability skills. This series of workshops will help you improve in areas like communication, problem-solving, planning, and organization, by getting you more comfortable with email, common office programs and other needed computer skills.
Find out more »Going Green Bite by Bite
Taste the green with the PPL and SOMC! March is National Nutrition Month! A nutritionist from SOMC will share smart and easy tips for getting daily nutrients during a live demonstration and taste-testing. Main Floor.
Find out more »Essential Oil Jewelry
Make a fashionable necklace that smells like oranges or a cool bracelet that smells like lavender. Choose what you want to make and one of 8 scents and let us show you how to make your own piece of essential oil jewelry. Follow your nose to the meeting room at 2:30.
Find out more »Toddler Time
All children ages 2-3 and their parent/caregiver are invited to an interactive story time program. Children will enjoy short stories, movement activities, music and a fun playtime! For more information call (740) 354-5562.
Find out more »Computer Games
Teens! Join us for an hour of digital fun to play games like Unturned on the STEAM game database, or put your building skills to the test with Minecraft! Get your game on at 2:30 in the IT lab!
Find out more »Book Babies
An exciting story time session for children ages 3 months – 24 months that includes music, finger plays and a short playtime! Get more information about this program by calling (740)354-5562.
Find out more »Literary Thursdays: Science Meets Literature
Hey, Science lovers! Join us to create a retractable grabber arm and use it to complete challenges! Join us in the “Science Lab" (aka Meeting Room) at 2:30! This free program is for ages 13-17.
Find out more »Tween Club: Chromatography Flowers
Let's get creative! Help the Tween Club get ready for spring by making Chromatography Flowers! This program will be held in the Copley Meeting Room of the Main Library on March 12, 2020 at 4:30 pm. Please register beforehand with the Local History Department, or call 740-354-5304.
Find out more »Hoopla
Come learn about downloading and streaming movies, TV series, music, eBooks, and more with the library's newest free service, hoopla!
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! If you prefer using your imagination for crafting instead of gaming then check out the library’s craft cart and make something awesome! Join the fun at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Books N Play
Children ages 4-6 are invited to the library for an interactive program. Children will enjoy story time with music, movement activities, rhymes, and games that focus on interactive learning between child and parent/caregiver. For more information about this program call (740)354-5562.
Find out more »Inspirational Book Group
Join other adults who love to read and discuss the Inspirational Fiction genre. This group, hosted by a library staff member, meets today at 12:00 in the Quiet Room at our Main Branch. March Discussion: When Silence Sings by Sarah Loudin Thomas: After the rival McLean clan guns down his cousin, Colman Harpe chooses peace over seeking revenge with his family. But when he hears God tell him to preach to the McLeans, a failed attempt to run away leaves him sick and suffering in their territory. He soon learns that appearances can be deceiving, and the face of evil…
Find out more »Workplace Success
Technology is the key to many of today's employability skills. This series of workshops will help you improve in areas like communication, problem-solving, planning, and organization, by getting you more comfortable with email, common office programs and other needed computer skills.
Find out more »Glove Monsters
Make a furry fiend or cuddly critter out of gloves, stuffing, felt, buttons, beads and more! This free program begins at 2:30 in the Meeting room for ages 13-17.
Find out more »St. Patrick’s Day Craft
Make a Leprechaun garden in hopes of luring a lucky little elf to your home! This program is intended for ages 12 and under. For more information call 740-354-5562.
Find out more »Toddler Time
All children ages 2-3 and their parent/caregiver are invited to an interactive story time program. Children will enjoy short stories, movement activities, music and a fun playtime! For more information call (740) 354-5562.
Find out more »Virtual Reality Games
Experience the virtual world through awesome games like Angry Birds, Super Hot and Star Wars on our Oculus Quest Virtual Reality system! This free program begins at 2:30 in the Meeting room for ages 13-17.
Find out more »Book Babies
An exciting story time session for children ages 3 months – 24 months that includes music, finger plays and a short playtime! Get more information about this program by calling (740)354-5562.
Find out more »Literary Thursdays: Page to Stage
A good costume can make all the difference in how well an actor can portray a character. Join us to create an upcycled costume piece and use it in a short skit. Don’t miss the fun at 2:30 in the Meeting Room. This free program is for ages 13-17.
Find out more »Photo Editing
Bring your own digital photos, or follow along and practice, using a free online tool to resize and crop pictures, change colors and other amazing effects.
Find out more »Tween Club: Board Game Night
Join us on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 4:30 pm for a fun time! We will be playing a board game based off the books series Diary of a Wimpy Kid in the Youth Services Department at the Main Library. Program is free and for ages 8-12. To register: visit Local History, or call 740-354-5304.
Find out more »Miniature Dollhouses
We can make anything with cardboard, including cute and playful doll houses! Be a designer for a day and let's decorate mini dollhouses together! This program is intended for ages 12 and under. For more information call 740-354-5562.
Find out more »Devices
Bring your own device and learn to use it, or explore what device is right for you before you buy. We have some cool devices for you to look at and explore too!
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! If you prefer using your imagination for crafting instead of gaming then check out the library’s craft cart and make something awesome! Join the fun at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Books N Play
Children ages 4-6 are invited to the library for an interactive program. Children will enjoy story time with music, movement activities, rhymes, and games that focus on interactive learning between child and parent/caregiver. For more information about this program call (740)354-5562.
Find out more »Workplace Success
Technology is the key to many of today's employability skills. This series of workshops will help you improve in areas like communication, problem-solving, planning, and organization, by getting you more comfortable with email, common office programs and other needed computer skills.
Find out more »Melted Crayon Art
There is more than one way to make art with a crayon. Let us show you how to melt crayons and make colorful masterpieces with cool dripping effects. This free program begins at 2:30 in the Meeting room for ages 13-17.
Find out more »Toddler Time
All children ages 2-3 and their parent/caregiver are invited to an interactive story time program. Children will enjoy short stories, movement activities, music and a fun playtime! For more information call (740) 354-5562.
Find out more »Book Babies
An exciting story time session for children ages 3 months – 24 months that includes music, finger plays and a short playtime! Get more information about this program by calling (740)354-5562.
Find out more »ArtWorks: Spring Craft
Join us as we present step-by-step instruction on how to make ornate Mod Podge eggs. Thursday, March 26, 2020 4pm-6pm. Ages 18+ only. Registration required -limit 12. $5 supply fee due upon registration
Find out more »Tween Club: Mouse Family
Join us on Thursday, March 26, 2020 in the Copley meeting room at the Main Library. We will be making a styrofoam mouse family at 4:30. Craft is free and for ages 8-12. To register visit Local History, or call 740-354-5304.
Find out more »Devices
Bring your own device and learn to use it, or explore what device is right for you before you buy. We have some cool devices for you to look at and explore too!
Find out more »Book Tasting
Come enjoy books through all five senses! Book are meant to be devoured by your mind. Join us as we travel through new worlds with the use of all the human senses. We will snack on themed foods and candies straight from the pages of fun and varied styles of age appropriate books. The books on menu will be: Appetizer: A Little Princess; Snack: Harry Potter; Entree: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs; Dessert: James and the Giant Peach; After Dinner Tea: The Chronicles of Narnia. This program will bring books to life for everyone, avid readers and non-readers alike!…
Find out more »Lego Club Jr.
Children ages 12 and under are invited to join staff of the Youth Services Department as we meet to make amazing LEGO creations. For more information call 740-354-5562.
Find out more »Job and Resume
Polish your resume or create a new one using Microsoft Word. Learn how to search and apply for jobs on line. Mobil Coupon Apps; Find out how to save money and get great deals from your favorite stores. Krogers, Walmart, Dollar General, Mc Donalds and many more
Find out more »Books N Play
Children ages 4-6 are invited to the library for an interactive program. Children will enjoy story time with music, movement activities, rhymes, and games that focus on interactive learning between child and parent/caregiver. For more information about this program call (740)354-5562.
Find out more »Workplace Success
Technology is the key to many of today's employability skills. This series of workshops will help you improve in areas like communication, problem-solving, planning, and organization, by getting you more comfortable with email, common office programs and other needed computer skills.
Find out more »Brush Bots
Create a custom critter out of batteries, toothbrushes, mini motors and more. Make your bot crawl across the table, spin in circles, or light it up with an array of LED lights. This free program begins at 2:30 in the Meeting room for ages 13-17.
Find out more »Toddler Time
All children ages 2-3 and their parent/caregiver are invited to an interactive story time program. Children will enjoy short stories, movement activities, music and a fun playtime! For more information call (740) 354-5562.
Find out more »Book Babies
An exciting story time session for children ages 3 months – 24 months that includes music, finger plays and a short playtime! Get more information about this program by calling (740)354-5562.
Find out more »Tween Club: Break A Record
Do you have what it takes to break a world record? Come and see! On April 2, 2020 at 4:30 pm, the Tween Club will be trying to break world records. Event will be held in the Copley Meeting Room at the Main Library. It's for ages 8-12. To register visit Local History, or call 740-354-5304.
Find out more »Books N Play
Children ages 4-6 are invited to the library for an interactive program. Children will enjoy story time with music, movement activities, rhymes, and games that focus on interactive learning between child and parent/caregiver. For more information about this program call (740)354-5562.
Find out more »Toddler Time
All children ages 2-3 and their parent/caregiver are invited to an interactive story time program. Children will enjoy short stories, movement activities, music and a fun playtime! For more information call (740) 354-5562.
Find out more »Book Babies
An exciting story time session for children ages 3 months – 24 months that includes music, finger plays and a short playtime! Get more information about this program by calling (740)354-5562.
Find out more »Tween Club: Wooden Block Chick
Get ready for Easter with the Tween Club as we make this little chick from a wooden block. This program will be held in the Copley Meeting Room of the Main Library on April 9, 2020 at 4:30 pm. Ages 8-12. Please register beforehand with the Local History Department, or call 740-354-5304.
Find out more »Tween Club April Showers
Ready for Spring? April showers bring May flowers with this adorable craft for our tweens. The event will be held on April 23 at 4:30 in the Copley Room at the main location. Ages 8-12. Please contact Local History at 740-354-5304 to register.
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