׉?ׁB!בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://IuJe3w3E52GRj21mJStAKFMvFCv9ACGPl7l7AOsXuXA=`׉ 7cassandra://x1GfGUekN11_qyJ1hD4Mxkk1U0w2qC7yfLgOGAWI2cAb`s׉ 7cassandra://Se-jXW_Oxnydfz5rkZfJ11vFe2cejIFppwR6EI2IdnM!`gsXxט(u׈Hlj׈EgsXx׉ECover to Cover SANDUSKY LIBRARY WINTER/SPRING 2025 VOLUME 33, ISSUE 1 TAX HELP IS BACK! See next page for details. BOOKOPOLY WINTER READING CHALLENGE details inside... ׉ 7cassandra://Se-jXW_Oxnydfz5rkZfJ11vFe2cejIFppwR6EI2IdnM!`gsXxgsXx(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://34Jw7dZ0bY7IemRHJkmCPhT05BDg9L9EW6jMZRe9J3oN`iq׉ 7cassandra://diluJ3PJSN3oret_URHFX3ZV65gsFi_8MTsC_yTtnMI.`׉ 7cassandra://BUu_eigCr4wcNNRl2sBoDJItZRxrvJzDCWf-jOyhcW0Q`gsXxנgsXx5̠9ׁHhttp://www.sanduskylib.orgׁ ׁ ЈנgsXx:̺9ׁHhttp://sanduskylib.org/surveyׁ ׁ ЈנgsXxX(Z9ׁH!https://sanduskylib.beanstack.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E HOURS OF SERVICE Hours subject to change. Visit www.sanduskylib.org or follow social media for updates. The Wifi is Always On! SANDUSKY LIBRARY Monday - Thursday Friday & Saturday Curbside pickup Director's Update 9:00-8:00 9:00-5:00 (by request during open hours) FOLLETT HOUSE MUSEUM JANUARY-MARCH Tours by appointment. Call the Library at 419-625-3834. APRIL Saturday 1:00-4:00 KELLEYS ISLAND BRANCH Monday Thursday Saturday 5:00-7:00 1:00-3:00 10:00-12:00 CLOSINGS: Wednesday, January 1 - New Year's Day Monday, January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, February 17 - Presidents' Day Our Book and Video Drops will remain open. Welcome to the first edition of the Library’s revised newsletter format. We hope you like the changes we made to provide more information, improve readability, and include program calendars for the next four months. Please take a moment to respond to a survey about how the Library would best serve your needs. Access to the survey is available on the next page or via the website. Print copies will be provided upon request. We would appreciate your feedback. We are delighted to share several important enhancements to the Library’s website and CLEVNET catalog. Our website now hosts software that provides better accessibility for people who would benefit from visual and audio enhancement. When visiting the website (www.sanduskylib. org), click on the link in the lower right corner to enable ReciteMe and explore its features. The catalog has been upgraded by CLEVNET for customization by each member library and individual cardholders. If you need assistance navigating the new catalog, please stop in or call to book a librarian. LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Judy Kuns, President Martha Murray, Vice President Gary Ferber, Treasurer Tony Cummings H. John Hildebrandt Sarah Prout Vincent Rhodes Jim Sennish Pamela Shirtz Allison Will LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION Molly Carver, Executive Director Celeste Fortunato, Fiscal Officer Katie Corcoran, Assistant Director Cover to Cover is published by the Sandusky Library to provide library supporters with information about projects, materials, programs, and services. Editors: Molly Carver, Katie Corcoran, Susan Spivey, Emily Kimball Associate Editor/Graphic Design: Joe Pohorence New resources will be available in 2025. For families, we added the database Scholastic Teachables, which provides activity sheets for parents and teachers to supplement learning, and the online platform ABCmouse. For adult learners, we added the online resources Peterson’s Test and Career Prep and Udemy, which replaces LinkedIn Learning. The print magazine collection will include 32 new titles. Magazines have been relocated to the lower level to make room for the expanded collection and are now attractively displayed in visible cases thanks to a generous donor. We are pleased to once again host a free tax preparation service on site for low-to-moderate-income individuals, seniors, and those with disabilities provided by VITA/TCE with volunteers from United Way. For more information and to schedule contact the United Way at 419-625-4672. We invite you to explore what’s new and look forward to seeing you this winter! MOLLY CARVER | Executive Director ׉ 7cassandra://BUu_eigCr4wcNNRl2sBoDJItZRxrvJzDCWf-jOyhcW0Q`gsXx׉E Let us know what you think! Sandusky Library’s mission is to give all people opportunities to enrich their lives. We value a commitment to providing equality of access and service for all people and a service model that is welcoming and flexible to meet the changing needs of our community. Our Winter Reading Challenge is all about having fun! Stop by the Youth Services or Readers' Advisory Desks beginning January 15, 2025 to register for the challenge and pick up a Bookopoly gameboard. Each space on the gameboard will have an activity to complete. Keep track of your progress either on your gameboard or online through the Sandusky Library Beanstack page (https://sanduskylib.beanstack.com) of each activity that you finish. Stop in throughout the challenge to show us your gameboard or online progress. Prize tickets will be handed out for each monopoly created or special space completed in your challenge for a chance to win a prize after our challenge ends on March 15, 2025. We live in a time when a library means much more than a collection of books. Our building provides meeting spaces for organizations, access to the internet, and a safe space for our community’s youth. Our staff provides a welcoming environment through programs that enrich, guidance for new and experienced parents, assistance with research and technology, and most importantly connection. We believe that all community members have a place at Sandusky Library. We encourage you to participate in a brief survey to help us better understand how we are engaging with the community we serve and what we can do to connect with you in a way that is meaningful. Please use the QR code or visit our website at sanduskylib.org/survey to tell us what you think. REGISTRATION: Register for programs at www.sanduskylib.org, in person, or by calling the Library at 419-625-3834. PHOTOS & VIDEO AT PROGRAMS: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or video recorded for Library promotional purposes. Please notify staff if you do not wish to be photographed or recorded. gsXxgsXx(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://BE4wxv2QowHxon0_OXHo5NHURG9yD0WhYgaJV1VuQqgw@`iq׉ 7cassandra://em9IIa-mKkRjY4aFj04IqMJkyNkYkfXe6ZBGFdZY7x4Q`׉ 7cassandra://MMMn9m6eNppEW4khM2U_x5f52UdN8JbvSSsgqqRhb1QU`gsXxנgsXx/݁9ׁHhttp://sanduskylib.org/1000bbkׁ ׁ Ј׉EYOUTH & FAMILY Storytimes Babies and Books (ages 0-18 mos) Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 Toddler Tales (ages 18 mos-3 yrs) Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 Story Stop (ages 3-6 yrs) Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 Family Storytime Mondays at 6:00 p.m. January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14 Join us for a special family storytime one Monday evening each month! This storytime is best for ages 2-6, but older and younger siblings are welcome to attend. These storytimes will include books, activities, games, and crafts based on different themes each month. Let's Play Play. Learn. Grow. Fridays at 10:00 a.m. January 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 Moms, Dads, Grandparents, and Caregivers! This program is all about PLAY! Children birth-ages 3 years will have an opportunity to play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Siblings up to age 5 are welcome. Early childhood experts in various areas of child development will also be on hand the share information and answer questions! Playdate with Bluey! Wednesday, April 23, at 10:00 a.m. Stop by the Youth Services Department to play games just like the Heeler Family! Go at your own pace through stations featuring Keepy Uppy, Magic Xylophone, and more. Play Doh Playdate Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. Get ready to be creative at our Play Doh Playdate! Stations will be set up for children to try and create Play Doh masterpieces using different tools and accessories. Dia: Children’s Book Day at Sandusky Library Wednesday, April 30, at 10:00 a.m. Celebrate Día (El día de los niños/El día de los libros) with Sandusky Library! Join us for this special storytime as we explore different cultures through stories, songs, dance, and food to celebrate reading and literacy. Visit the Library or go to sanduskylib.org/1000bbk for more details! ׉ 7cassandra://MMMn9m6eNppEW4khM2U_x5f52UdN8JbvSSsgqqRhb1QU`gsXx׉E PROGRAMS Children's Outreach Sandusky Library READING CHALLENGES Bookopoly Winter Reading Challenge January 15 - March 15 Readers of all ages can participate in our Bookopoly Winter Reading Challenge! Stop by the Library beginning on January 15, 2024 to register for the challenge and pick up a gameboard flyer to keep track of your progress. Reading Black: A Jacqueline Woodson Beanstack Reading Challenge February 1 - 28 Jacqueline Woodson, one of the great writers of our generation, challenges us to use her reading list as a way to look forward and back. The books she has chosen are all by Black authors, telling their brilliant and varied stories of the American diaspora. Log your reading to earn virtual badges throughout the challenge. Women’s History Month 2025 Beanstack Reading Challenge March 1 - 31 Celebrate Women’s History Month! Log your reading and complete activities to earn virtual badges throughout the challenge. Black Out Poetry: A Kwame Alexander Beanstack Reading Challenge April 1 - 30 Beloved author and poet Kwame Alexander challenges us to read and create! If you have read his book, "Booked," then you know about a very funny scene with a "blackout" poem. For this challenge, begin a new book and stop reading at a random page. From there, copy down the text on the page. Then, begin crossing out letters and/or words until you make your own new creation, a blackout poem. Create yours and share it with Kwame on social media! Outreach visits are a vital service that is offered by Sandusky Library. This allows our staff to go offsite and visit patrons that aren't able to come to the Library. We promote Library programs and services, provide resources for educators and families, deliver early literacy programs, and more! Our Youth Services Staff make numerous outreach visits throughout the year. We enjoy visiting preschools and childcare centers for storytimes, attending Family Literacy Nights, Open Houses, and Parent Teacher Conferences for schools, and providing school age programs at our community partner sites for children during the Summer. We also offer outreach visits from the Museum Services Manager of the Follett House with a focus on local history topics and historical artifacts to our local schools. In 2024, our staff made 160 outreach visits throughout our community. For more information about Children's Outreach, contact the Youth Services Department at 419-625-3835. gsXxgsXx(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://8RbuaQVQB18dKE9wFJAi53tgeAwP6pfe6KJ-wnt79Bc `iq׉ 7cassandra://MzkDITeKS5dZbgIrUhFwXo1l2m6uj2ppR62d0eHmrxE`׉ 7cassandra://JcgkoKSsIA2yegdnuAKMJO20ralqth91OHsWn187I8c?C`gsXxנgsXx o9ׁHhttp://Play.Learn.Grׁ ׁ ЈנgsXx o9ׁHhttp://Play.Learn.Grׁ ׁ ЈנgsXxo9ׁHhttp://Play.Learn.Grׁ ׁ ЈנgsXxށo9ׁHhttp://Play.Learn.Grׁ ׁ ЈנgsXx@o9ׁHhttp://Play.Learn.Grׁ ׁ Ј׉E XWhile You're Here AFTERSCHOOL SNACKS In partnership with Super Saturdays The Sandusky Library is partnering with the Children’s Hunger Alliance to provide FREE afterschool snacks to all children up to age 18. Snacks will be distributed Monday thru Friday from 4:00-4:45 p.m. in the Frohman Room. Each snack contains items from each of the 5 MyPlate food groups. MARCH Sunshine Week March 16 - 22 In celebration of Sunshine Week and National Freedom of Information Day our Storytimes for the week will offer a sunny theme and we will also have sunshine activities available for you to do in the Youth Service's Department daily. Sunshine Week promotes open government and access to public information and is designed to include National Freedom of Information Day (March 16). National Freedom of Information Day celebrates the rights that are promised to all Americans under the First Amendment. APRIL Money Smart Week April 14 - 21 The Youth Services Department will be celebrating Money Smart Week. Drop in and participate in fun activities related to money! Minute to Win it for Kids! Saturday, January 18, 10:00 a.m. Think you can defeat all the challenges, with only one short and pressure filled minute on the clock? Come test your skills with friends at the library! Children are invited to compete in a series of challenges, and each challenge is only 60 seconds long. You have one minute to win it! Take Your Child to the Library Day! Saturday, February 1, All Day Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in fun activities in celebration of Take Your Child to the Library Day! Tweens & Teens Tween Tuesday Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. Drop in anytime between 3 and 4 to participate in a fun activity designed for 8-12 year olds each Tuesday afternoon. What’s the Word? Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10 Do you love Boggle, Scrabble, or Bananagrams? Each month we will play a word related game and test your vocabulary skills! Chess & Checkers Club Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17 Drop in to play chess and checkers with other kids and teens. Don't know how to play? No worries, we will teach you! Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. February 8, March 15, April 12 We are looking for adventurers to join our new club! Players can design their own characters and set off on fantastical adventures while playing this classic tabletop role-playing game! Take a peek in our Dramatic Play area! Plans for this winter include a Skating Rink & Hot Chocolate Shop, a Pizza Shop, a Flower Shop, and a Library. Thinking Money for Kids Gameday Monday, April 14, at 3:00 p.m. The American Library Association (ALA) and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation has awarded Sandusky Library a Thinking Money for Kids grant. Join us as we explore topics related to money while playing board games. Jack & Annie Club Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. February 8: Dinosaurs March 15: Medieval Times April 12: Ancient Egypt Get ready to be swept away with the Magic Treehouse! We will explore the first chapter of each book out loud and complete activities based on the book's main topic. ׉ 7cassandra://JcgkoKSsIA2yegdnuAKMJO20ralqth91OHsWn187I8c?C`gsXx׉E1 2 New Year's Day Library Closed Play.Learn.Grow 10:00 3 4 5 6 Beyond the Book 2:30 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Knit One, Crochet, Too!--10:30 Tween Tuesday 3:00 Library Closed 12 13 Family Storytime 6:00 Travel Club 10:30 Tween Tuesday 3:00 14 15 Intro to Excel 6:00 16 Chess & Checker Club--4:00 Variety Hour 3:00 17 Play.Learn.Grow 10:00 18 Minute to Win It for Kids!--10:00 Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange--2:00 7 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 8 Tech Tutor 2:30 What's the Word 4:00 Trending Titles Book Dicussion 6:00 9 10 Play.Learn.Grow 10:00 11 Library Closed 19 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Library Closed 21 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Babies & Books 10:00 Lunch & Learn 12:00 Tween Tuesday 3:00 Library Closed 26 27 Beyond the Book 2:30 Book Discussion 6:00 Babies & Books 10:00 Tween Tuesday 3:00 28 Toddler Tales 10:00 & 1:00 29 Story Stop 10:00 & 1:00 30 31 Play.Learn.Grow 10:00 Toddler Tales 10:00 & 1:00 Wellness Wednesday Group The Right Time For Hospice--2:00 22 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Story Stop 10:00 & 1:00 Tech Tutor 2:30 Cricut 101 6:00 23 24 Play.Learn.Grow 10:00 25 Saturday Matinee with David & Ron 2:00 Library Closed CHILDREN’S PROGRAM TWEEN/TEEN PROGRAM ADULT PROGRAM ALL AGES January gsXxgsXx(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://5Phn5v5RV7kcUto17Rxwgk6saKiaXPnLUi-gVSC5edEA`iq׉ 7cassandra://3sp4x-7rEphhT3IwHX5TEZmQm35_-X_Ok8QghTVvTS0͕`׉ 7cassandra://Dk3Su__BkBBVe3tEYLMxEnanD6PiGpwd6Hq5P8N9UwY2`gsXx ׉E1 Take Your Child to the Library Day All Day 2 3 Beyond the Book 2:30 Canva for Beginners--6:00 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Babies & Books 10:00 Knit One, Crochet, Too!--10:30 Tween Tuesday 3:00 Library Closed 9 10 Family Storytime 6:00 Babies & Books 10:00 Travel Club 10:30 Tween Tuesday 3:00 Library Closed 16 17 Presidents' Day Library Closed Babies & Books 10:00 Lunch & Learn 12:00 Tween Tuesday 3:00 Library Closed 23 24 Beyond the Book 2:30 Book Discussion 6:00 25 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Tween Tuesday 3:00 26 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Wellness Wednesday Group Understanding Ingredient Labels 2:00 Library Closed CHILDREN’S PROGRAM TWEEN/TEEN PROGRAM ADULT PROGRAM ALL AGES 27 Tech Tutor--2:30 28 18 Toddler Tales 10:00 & 1:00 Ohio Justice Bus 11:00 19 Story Stop 10:00 & 1:00 Chess & Checkers Club--4:00 11 Toddler Tales 10:00 & 1:00 12 Story Stop 10:00 & 1:00 Tech Tutor--2:30 What's the Word? 4:00 Trending Titles Book Discussion 6:00 20 21 22 Snowed in Escape Room--2:00 13 Variety Hour 3:00 14 15 Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up All Day Saturday Matinee with David & Ron 2:00 4 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Toddler Tales 10:00 & 1:00 5 Story Stop 10:00 & 1:00 NAMI: In Our Voice--6:00 6 7 iPhone Photography 10:00 Jack & Annie Club 10:00 Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club 1:00 8 February ׉ 7cassandra://Dk3Su__BkBBVe3tEYLMxEnanD6PiGpwd6Hq5P8N9UwY2`gsXx׉E!1 Author's Guide to Libraries--2:00 2 3 Beyond the Book 2:30 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Knit One, Crochet, Too!--10:30 Tween Tuesday 3:00 Library Closed 9 10 Family Storytime 6:00 Babies & Books 10:00 Travel Club 10:30 Tween Tuesday 3:00 Library Closed 16 17 Beyond the Book 2:30 Learn How to Do an Irish Jig--5:15 Career Search 6:00 Library Closed 23 24 25 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Babies & Books 10:00 Tween Tuesday 3:00 Library Closed 30 31 Beyond the Book 2:30 Book Discussion 6:00 CHILDREN’S PROGRAM TWEEN/TEEN PROGRAM ADULT PROGRAM ALL AGES Library Closed March Toddler Tales 10:00 & 1:00 Wellness Wednesday Group EFT Tapping 2:00 26 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Story Stop 10:00 & 1:00 Tech Tutor--2:30 Jeopardy! Library Edition--6:00 27 28 29 Seed Saving and Plant Preservation 10:30 Lunch & Learn 12:00 Tween Tuesday 3:00 18 Babies & Books 10:00 Toddler Tales 10:00 & 1:00 19 Story Stop 10:00 & 1:00 Chess & Checkers Club--4:00 11 Toddler Tales 10:00 & 1:00 12 Story Stop 10:00 & 1:00 Tech Tutor--2:30 What's the Word? 4:00 Trending Titles Book Discussion 6:00 20 Variety Hour 3:00 21 22 Saturday Matinee with David & Ron 2:00 13 14 15 Jack & Annie Club 10:00 Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club 1:00 4 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 PlayDoh Playdate 10:00 5 6 7 Preserving Your Family History Records 2:00 8 gsXxgsXx(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://zvD0GkzA9hGVnwl0pELJVm7Q1qMmelKHTqZ1u-uGRks`iq׉ 7cassandra://jYvFTWVIALSnqmdsL4WNS228XIDsbVhNtfwTpI1oViU3`׉ 7cassandra://RpHV-gcaa-eIZbs10Rj3_C-HYifOf_6zeKXWPPRodMM@6`gsXx׉E1 2 Babies & Books 10:00 Knit One, Crochet, Too!--10:30 Tween Tuesday 3:00 Toddler Tales 10:00 & 1:00 Story Stop 10:00 & 1:00 3 4 5 6 7 Beyond the Book 2:30 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Babies & Books 10:00 Travel Club 10:30 Tween Tuesday 3:00 Advanced Library Closed 13 Thinking Money for Kids--3:00 Family Storytime 6:00 14 Lunch & Learn 12:00 Identity Theft 2:00 Tween Tuesday 3:00 Money Smart Week Library Closed 20 21 Beyond the Book 2:30 Tween Tuesday 3:00 22 Playdate with Bluey!--10:00 Ohio Justice Bus 11:00 23 24 Tech Tutor--2:30 25 26 Local Author Fair 1:00 Getting Published and Finding an Agent--3:30 Genealogy--6:00 15 16 8 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Toddler Tales 10:00 & 1:00 9 Story Stop 10:00 & 1:00 Tech Tutor--2:30 What's the Word? 4:00 Trending Titles Book Discussion 6:00 17 Chess & Checkers Club--4:00 Variety Hour 3:00 18 10 11 12 Jack & Annie Club 10:00 Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club 1:00 Cricut Crafting 2:00 19 Shredding Event 10:00 - 2:00 Library Closed 27 28 Book Discussion 6:00 29 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Tween Tuesday 3:00 30 Dia Children's Book Day--10:00 Books, Crafts, & Fun--10:00 Wellness Wednesday Group Natural Remedies 2:00 Library Closed CHILDREN’S PROGRAM TWEEN/TEEN PROGRAM ADULT PROGRAM ALL AGES 31 April ׉ 7cassandra://RpHV-gcaa-eIZbs10Rj3_C-HYifOf_6zeKXWPPRodMM@6`gsXx׉E Sandusky Library is excited to launch our new Decodable Book Collection. Decodable books allow young children to sound out and decode words and are a great first step to building a confident reader. Phonics based, these books guide the reader to use phonemic awareness to build their reading abilities as they advance from level to level. Children are encouraged to sound out the words included in the simple text of each book. Decodable books coordinate with the Science of Reading, a science-based approach on how individuals learn and develop the ability to read. The 20242025 academic school year is the first year that the Science of Reading has been required in all Ohio schools. Our new Decodable Book collection allows students to use decodable books that align with what they are using in school and practice skills with parents and caregivers at home. You are your child's best teacher. Starting at birth, do these 5 simple things every day with your child. Talk Sandusky Library is happy to be celebrating our 10th Anniversary in 2025 of being a certified Family Place Library. We are one of only 4 library systems in the State of Ohio with this certification. Family Place Libraries offer programming and support for families with young children. We strive to connect families in our community with the tools and resources that they need to promote early literacy and early childhood development. To become certified, Sandusky Library had to meet each of the core components that Family Place promotes and we have recertified each year after our initial induction. These core components include: • A specially designed welcoming space for families with young children that is open and available whenever the library is open. Our Dive into Reading Early Literacy Center is open and ready for Children to play in throughout the year and features an ever changing dramatic play area and interactives. • Our Play. Learn. Grow. program features developmentally/ageappropriate toys for children ages 0-3 to play with along with their parents and caregivers. Information is available from our community partners at each session and there are opportunities to ask questions and interact with staff members from their organizations. • We offer a wide variety of materials including a collection of Toys (our Toybrary) for our patrons to check out and take home. We also have a Family Place Collection of Books and Videos available for check out in the Youth Services Department that features books on childcare and development and also picture books that help to explain tough topics, such as divorce, illness, death, etc… to children. • Our staff goes on many outreach visits each month to bring early literacy activities to children who may not be able to come in person. • We host additional programs for families all year long! • We have two members of our Staff who have attended the Family Place Training Institute and are Family Place Certified Librarians. Sing Songs Play Read Draw gsXxgsXx(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://lkg5rE21trSj3MKktHOP_xzQzwmCKBqUCurQBK2CAM0`iq׉ 7cassandra://pOTyshPDKGs2p6LWUl_BjXF8AiTa0GmSjv9yhPkr_FU `׉ 7cassandra://l23xB0r8siXIvLFml1jh5iTvNewZB9grIUbhe_lWgfYX`gsXxנgsXx0@)9ׁHhttp://sanduskylib.org/researchׁ ׁ Ј׉EADULT PROGRAM Arts & Culture Mini Art Show Canvas Pick Up & Art Show February 15 - April 1 Adults may pick up a mini canvas from February 15-28. Feel free to be creative and decorate your canvas with anything you’d like. Please return your canvas to the Readers or Reference Desk by 5:00 p.m. on March 1 to be included in our Mini Art Show. All canvases will be on display until April 1 and can be picked up by participants beginning April 2. Learn How to Do An Irish Jig Monday, March 17, at 5:15 p.m. Kayla Cicola, presenter Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by learning how to do a simple Irish jig in a half hour! Books & Writing Author’s Guide to Libraries Saturday, March 1, at 2:00 p.m. Cari Dubiel, author, presenter So you've published a book and you want it in a library. If you're an author who wants to understand how to get into those library stacks, we can help. You'll also learn about the mission of libraries today, how librarians and library workers select books, and how to become involved with programming and become active in your local community. Local Author Fair Saturday, April 26, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Authors and readers alike are welcome at our Local Author Fair. Readers will have the opportunity to explore new authors, converse with them, and peruse or purchase books. Getting Published & Finding an Agent Saturday, April 26, at 3:30 p.m. Victoria Selvaggio, Storm Literary Agency, presenter Learn how get your writing out into the world from a literary agent. Beyond the Book Mondays at 2:30 p.m. January 6, 27, February 3, 24, March 3, 17, 31, April 7, 21 A book club for developmentally disabled adults centered on reading and conversation. Participants take turns reading aloud. Books, Crafts, & Fun Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. January 7, 8, 21, 22, February 4, 5, 25, 26, March 4, 5, 25, 26, April 8, 9, 29, 30 A story telling experience for developmentally disabled adults. Monday Book Discussions Mondays at 6:00 p.m. March 31 January 27 April 28 February 24 ׉ 7cassandra://l23xB0r8siXIvLFml1jh5iTvNewZB9grIUbhe_lWgfYX`gsXx׉E&MS MANGO LANGUAGES Want to learn a new language? Go to sanduskylib.org/research-learn and sign up for Mango Languages. Best part...it's FREE with a Sandusky Library card! Trending Titles Book Discussions Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. Health & Wellness NAMI: In Our Voice Thursday, February 6, at 6:00 p.m. NAMI, presenters This presentation will change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions. Join us as leaders with lived experience talk openly about what it’s like to have a mental health condition. The Right Time For Hospice Wednesday, January 22, at 2:00 p.m. Ann Chozinkski, First Health Hospice, presenter Understanding when to enroll a loved one in hospice care can be challenging. The holistic support of hospice care can begin six months before your loved one dies providing comprehensive care that honors their wishes and supports the family during this sacred time. Understanding Ingredient Labels Wednesday, February 26, at 2:00 p.m. Leslie Jordan, Family Health Services, presenter Join us as we learn how to understand and use the ingredient labels on products while shopping for healthy foods. EFT Tapping: Wellness Wednesday Wednesday, March 26, at 2:00 p.m. Sue Chandler, Certified Tap Practitioner, presenter EFT tapping is a body-centric therapy that combines elements of cognitive and exposure therapy you may already use, with light pressure on acupoints. Natural Remedies Wednesday, April 30, at 2:00 p.m. Adia Williamson, presenter Join us to learn more about natural remedies. March 13 January 9 April 10 February 13 gsXxgsXx(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://MUQxdotSFaNkOdBQOvb2WeWZYF3wBahwQk-cm68AvCw`iq׉ 7cassandra://rLblas1SCc-xue6FJ1gLwItk4YB9cv2TTGjM-r1oFWk@`׉ 7cassandra://usW0Xsv0RZYCBkmal7sQxG1hQ6o74PPuuPcz6koWLw4Y`gsXxנgsXx؁39ׁHhttp://sanduskylib.org/localׁ ׁ Ј׉EWhile You're Here FEBRUARY Black History Month Trivia Challenge Test your knowledge of Black history trivia, or maybe learn something new! Pick up a Black History Month Trivia Challenge at the Readers Desk. A prize will be awarded for the entry with the most correct answers. The deadline to return the challenge is Friday, February 28 at 5:00 p.m. MARCH Library March Madness : The Eras Tournament Join us in a battle of the bestsellers throughout the decades. Sweet Sixteen books in eight decade divisions battle it out for March Madness Champion! You’ll have the chance to vote for your favorite each week throughout the month of March in the library or on social media. APRIL Community Poet-Tree Spring is here, and so is National Poetry Month! Help us fill in our tree by writing your own original poem and adding to the tree. Check out the display near the Poet-Tree if you need inspiration or ideas for your poem. Stop at the Readers Desk for your blank leaf throughout the month of April. History Hobbies & Entertainment Lost Ohio Treasures Tuesday, January 21, at 12:00 p.m. Mark Strecker, author and historian, presenter This program will feature an overview of the supernatural origins of treasure hunting in Ohio and the con artists who take advantage of such believers and some of their detection devices. Standing Strong: The Life and Legacy of Ohio’s Black Abolitionist Wilson Bruce Evans Tuesday, February 18, at 12:00 p.m. Dr. Carol Lasser, historian, presenter This lecture brings to life an abolitionist hero and follows the story through subsequent generations of his family who carried forward the struggle for racial justice. The Witch of Mansfield Tuesday, March 18 at 12:00 p.m. Mark Jordan, author, presenter There are those who thought Phebe Wise was a witch. More thought that the cranky old lady was "tetched," meaning crazy. She was in touch with a different world, and she used it to help launch the career of a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, Louis Bromfield. We have a NEW CATALOG... View, manage, and check out ebooks all in one place Browse and see title by format Discover new titles through recommendations Manage your account Create and view lists and a NEW APP! The Life of Ray Chapman Tuesday, April 15, at 12:00 p.m. Scott Longert, baseball historian, presenter This presentation gives an overview of Ray Chapman’s life, from his childhood, to the fateful August 16, 1920 afternoon in New York that claimed his life. Preserving Your Family History Records Saturday, March 8, at 2:00 p.m. Join Special Collections Librarian Ron Davidson and work together to discover the best solutions for preserving your family history. Advanced Genealogy Tuesday, April 8, at 6:00 p.m. Firelands Genealogical Society, presenters One-on-one assistance for more advanced researchers who need suggestions for where to look next. This class is one night only and class size is limited to 10. You must register in advance and must have taken the beginner class. Travel Club Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. January 14 - Cruising 101 February 11 - Long Weekend Getaways March 11 - Ireland & Scotland April 8 - Libraries & Bookstores Around the World Good Life Travel Company, presenters Join us in our new monthly club devoted to the discussion of travel. Armchair travelers are welcome! Knit One, Crochet, Too! Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1 Join the company of other knitters and crocheters. New to the craft? We can help you learn. Variety Hour Fridays at 3:00 p.m. January 17- New Year Vision Board February 14- Mini Canvas Painting & Valentine Party March 21- Game On! April 18- Earth Day Program Adults, join us for an hour of inclusive conversation, socializing and fun as we focus on a different activity each month. Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Saturday, January 18, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Drop in to trade used puzzles for ones that are new to you with other puzzle lovers. Puzzles should be clean and should contain all pieces. Cricut 101 Thursday, January 23, at 6:00 p.m. Megan Rice, presenter Do you own a Cricut, but not sure what to do with it? Are you contemplating buying one, but don't know where to start? Dive in and learn the basics. Bringing your own Cricut is strongly encouraged, but not required. ׉ 7cassandra://usW0Xsv0RZYCBkmal7sQxG1hQ6o74PPuuPcz6koWLw4Y`gsXx׉ETParking Lot Programs Saturday Matinee with David & Ron Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. January 25: Seventh Seal February 15: Casablanca March 22: Rashomon Stop in monthly and enjoy a movie! Snowed In Escape Room Saturday, February 22, at 2:00 p.m. Brrrr....do you have what it takes to escape? Adults are invited to use their problem solving skills to get through this chilly adventure. Jeopardy! Library Edition Thursday, March 27, at 6:00 p.m. Adults, join us for an exhilarating evening of brain-teasing fun. Test your knowledge across a variety of categories. Compete individually or in teams. Cricut Crafting Saturday, April 12, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Megan Rice, presenter Join a local Cricut expert for tips and tricks, a Q & A session, and create a beautiful spring craft. Bringing your own Cricut is strongly encouraged, but not required. Need to Know Career Search Monday, March 17, at 6:00 p.m. Kayla Cicola, presenter Are you looking for or thinking about a career change? In this class, learn how to make a plan, pick up some tips on resume writing, and learn interview strategies to help you land your next position. Past Perfect Online holds the Library's collection of archival images and artifacts in a simple to use, searchable database. Visit our website at sanduskylib.org/local-history-and-blog to access this incredible resource. Seed Saving and Plant Preservation Saturday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. Nicole Grohe, presenter Learn how to save seeds for reuse and ways to preserve herbs and other plants. Seeds and informational handouts will be provided to participants. Identity Theft Tuesday, April 15, at 2:00 p.m. VacationLand, presenters Learn how to protect yourself, your personal information and your money. Technology Tech Tutor Thursdays from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. January 9, 23, February 13, 27, March 13, 27, April 10, 24 If you have a computer, laptop, phone or device, we are here to help if you want to learn more about them! Drop by for a quick session with one of our Tech Tutors who can help you. We cannot fix hardware issues. Intro to Excel Thursday, January 16, at 6:00 p.m. Kayla Cicola, presenter Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel so that you can create a budget or efficiently organize information. Mouse and keyboard skills are required. Canva For Beginners Monday, February 3, at 6:00 p.m. Kayla Cicola, presenter Canva is a free online program that allows users to create beautiful newsletters, social media posts, presentations, and more! In this workshop for new users, participants will have hands-on experience creating a project. Mouse and keyboard skills are required. iPhone Photography Saturday, February 8, from 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Ian Adams, presenter This session, led by professional photographer Ian Adams, is packed with information on how to take great photographs with your iPhone. Shredding Event Saturday, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Firelands Local Secure Document Destruction will be available in the Library's parking lot from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to shred your old bills, tax forms, and other important papers. Please note that due to the time it takes to shred documents, Firelands Local will not shred documents on site. Items will be retrieved at the Library, securely locked, then transported directly to the facility where they will be shredded. Ohio Justice Bus Wednesday, February 19, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Ohio Justice Bus is a mobile legal aid office and technology hotspot that allows pro bono attorneys to travel and provide legal services to Ohioans at no cost to clients. Call 419-625-3834 ext 6009 to make an appointment. gsXxgsXx(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://revrVr6nwaKXCfB5aUXWb2K_sLLHnEnX_LtPrkK0VI0 `׉ 7cassandra://ehvwmhWRaTW83HL6ff6e-p3aaskLuMkQ7k6TpkCw6XAx`s׉ 7cassandra://-zD4SbH69mduEqcamZ6NCpy7WNCHwH6rv4c-rTPbK4Q*`gsXxנgsXx9ׁH!http://sanduskylib.org/langetrustׁ ׁ ЈנgsXx 9ׁH!http://sanduskylib.org/langetrustׁ ׁ ЈנgsXx̧̌9ׁHhttp://www.sanduskylib.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E`NON-PROFIT ORG. 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