NEWSLETTER Featuring reading programs for kids, teens, and adults, along with chances to win some great prizes! Registration begins May 23 at the Central Library or East Branch. rd Holmes County District Public Library Little Learners Playgroup - Central Library, Fridays @ 11am May -2 ,9 ,16 ,&30 . June -6 ,13 ,20 ,&27 . July -11 ,18 ,&25 . nd th th th th th th th th th th Up to age 5, with an adult Activities promote reading and social skills Snacks are provided May May, June, July Kid’s Craft Night - Optical Illusions @ the Central Library, Thursday, May 13 @ 5:30pm. th Kids in K -5 grade are invited to create 4 “eye-tricking” optical illusion crafts. Registration is required. th Sign up for the Summer Reading Program, then experience: Caricatures by Greg, the Leaping Lizards animal show, enjoy the bounce house, and read to a Therapy dog! Area Agencies providing information & activities are: Help Me Grow, Health Dept, United Way, COAD, Mental Health & Recovery Board, One-Eighty, Cardinal Rehab, HC WIC, East Central Ohio Treatment Foster Home Program, & the Holmes County Board of DD who will provide a Mobile Sensory Area. 2025 ALL AGES Art Buffet! @ the Central Library, Thursday, May 29 @ 1:00pm3:00pm. th Teens and Tweens are invited to drop by and explore a variety of mediums and projects. We’ll have wood burning, leather stamping, bracelet making, perler bead crafts, and a grab bag station! Friday, May 23 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Central Library rd Paws to Read @ the Central Library, Saturday, May 10 @ 11:00am - 12:00pm. th Kids are invited to read to a furry friend from Caring Therapy Canines. 2025 Summer Reading Program @ the Holmes County Library After School Fun @ the Central Library, Monday, May 19 @ 4:00pm -5:00pm. th Kids K- 6th grade are invited to play board games, crafts, and other activities. Snacks will be provided. May 23 - July 19 rd th Story Times @ the Killbuck Community Library - Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM Ages 2-5 with an adult May - 6 , 13 , & 27 . th th th June - 3 , 10 17 , & 24 . rd th th th July - 1 , 8 , 15 , & 22 . st th th nd East Branch - Family Story Times - Wednesdays @ 10:30AM Ages 2-9 with an adult May - 7 , 14 & 21 . th th st June - 4 , 11 , 18 , & 25 . th th th th July - 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 , & 30 . nd th th rd th Central Library - Fridays @ 10:30AM Ages 2-5 with an adult May-2 ,9 ,16 ,&30 . nd th th th June - 6 , 13 , 20 , & 27 . th th th th July - 11 , 18 , & 25 . th th th Story Times Sign Language Class @ the Central Library, Tuesday, May 6 @ 5:30pm. th Join Jessica & Sharon (HC Board of DD) for the last class of a 3-part series. Build on your American Sign Language vocabulary, & advance your ASL communication skills. All ages are welcome and registration is required. Visit the library or call 330-674-5972 to register. Note - classes are a combination of American Sign Language & Sign Exact English. Visit the art activity paint station to help decorate our SRP Banner! Call 330-674-5972 or visit the library for more information
Puppet Theater Workshop @ the Central Library, Wednesday, June 25 @ 1pm - 3pm th Kids can stop by to create a puppet and practice their puppeteering skills! Intended for ages 4 and up. Book Discussion for Adults - Central Library, Tuesday, June 24 @ 1pm - discussing “My Side of the River” by Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez & @ 6pm - discussing “Long Bright river”, by Liz Moore. th Book Discussion for Adults - Central Library, Tuesday, May 27 @ 1pm - discussing “James” by Percival Everett, & @ 6pm - discussing “Framed”, by John Grisham & Jim McCloskey. th Book Discussion for Adults - Central Library, Tuesday, July 29 @ 1pm - discussing “The Little Liar” by Mitch Albom, & @ 6pm - discussing “Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond”, by Henry Winkler. th Science Heroes: Missing Color Adventure @ the Central Library, Thursday, June 12 @ 1:30pm. th Help our Science Heroes solve the missing color mystery, and assist with science experiments! This program is intended for families with school-age children. Outback Ray’s Amazing Animal Show @ the Central Library, Thursday, June 5 @ 1:00pm th Families are invited to join us for this educational, handson exotic animal show. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, the program is outdoors, weather permitting. June Page 2 2025 May/June/July East Branch 4877 Olde Pump Street, Walnut Creek, OH 44687 330-893-3464 Central Library 3102 Glen Drive, Millersburg, OH 44654 330-674-5972 www.holmeslibrary.org Book Discussions - Books are available to borrow at the Central Library July Calling all Swifties! We’re celebrating all things Taylor @ the Central Library, Monday, June 16 @ 1pm - 2:30pm th Friendship bracelet making, karaoke, Taylor trivia, song lyric writing station, photo booth, and door prizes! Dress up in your favorite Eras outfit and join the fun! Greater Cleveland Aquarium Virtual Field Trip @ the Central Library, Tuesday, June 17 @ 1:30pm. th Learn about wildlife that inhabits lakes and oceans at a live, virtual visit that includes a question and answer session. Children attending can register to win 2 free passes to the aquarium. Program is intended for families with children. Creation Stations @ the Central Library, Wednesday, July 2 , @ 1pm -3pm. nd Kids can stop by to create through artistic expression - painting, creative writing, and drawing. Holiday Closings Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day, Thursday, June 19 - Junteenth, Friday, July 4 - Independence Day th th th While the Library is closed, you can still check out all of our great digital services that are available 24/7. Visit www.holmeslibrary.org to get started! Paws to Read @ the Central Library, Saturday, June 14 @ 11am - 12pm th Kids are invited to read to a furry friend from Caring Therapy Canines. The Salad Days of Summer: What’s in Your Bowl? @ the Central Library, Thursday, June 12 @ 5:30pm. th We hear “salad” and think lettuce and some veggies but salad can be so much more! Join Kate Shumaker, OSU Extension Services Educator, and learn to add color, flavor and nutrition into your salad! Registration is required. Kid’s Craft Night - Jam Out! @ the Central Library, Thursday, June 26 @ 5:30pm. th Kids in K -5 grade are invited to create 4 music-related crafts. Registration is required. th Flower Arranging Workshop @ the Central Library, Thursday, July 24 @ 5:30pm. th Rachel Pendlebury from Gable Crest Gardens will present the basics of flower arranging and offer participants a hands on flower arranging experience. Kids Foam Party @ the Central Library, Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30pm. th It’s a fun-filled party and you’ll have a blast in the foam! Come dressed in a bathing suit or old clothes, and don’t forget a towel! Space is limited; call to register for the “ foam fun”, then discover the rest of the exciting planned outdoor activities! Paws to Read @ the Central Library, Saturday, July 12 @ 11am - 12pm th Kids are invited to read to a furry friend from Caring Therapy Canines. Once Upon a Craft Night @ the Central Library, Tuesday, July 15 @ 5:30pm. th Kids in K -5 grade will make fairytale-related crafts. Registration is required. th We now have Tonies characters available for a 7-day check out, to use with your Toniebox. Visit the children's department or call the library for more information. Welcome Tonies Characters!
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