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SummerREAD 2024
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Baby Storytime at the Library

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Join us for an in-person Baby Storytime program at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! Children up to 36 months of age and older siblings are welcome.

Non-Library Event

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Daughters of Union Veterans

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

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Alzheimer's Disease causes changes in memory, thinking, and behavior that are not normal aging. Learn the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer's, common warning signs, the importance of early detection, and benefits of diagnosis. We'll also learn about expectations for the diagnostic process, and the steps to take after diagnosis.

Reading with Gibbs

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Need help building reading confidence? Or do you love reading as much as you love dogs? Beginning readers and students in kindergarten through twelfth grade are invited to drop in for reading practice with Gibbs, a licensed therapy dog, at the library each week. Participants will receive one-on-one time with Gibbs and his trainer as a way to work on reading strength and confidence while enjoying the company of a furry friend.

CrafterWork: Craft Supply Swap

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Come in and stock up on craft supplies! You don't need to have donated supplies to take supplies. Please bring a bag to take supplies home with you.

Staff Use

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Storytime at the Library

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Join us for an in-person Storytime program at the library. We will sing, rhyme, and read together. Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading

50 North Book Discussion

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Read "Lost Roses" by Martha Hall Kelly and join us at 50 North (339 E. Melrose Ave.) for a discussion!

In an era crumbling under the weight of war, hatred, and devastation, the bonds of women not only endure but offer sustenance and hope in Martha Hall Kellys stunning depiction of the lives of Eliza Ferriday and the women she fought to save. Lost Roses is not only a brilliant historical tale, but a love song to all the ways our friendships carry us through the worst of times. Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Before We Were Yours"

Gentle Reads Book Discussion

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Read "The Scarlet Thread" by Francine Rivers and join our discussion.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece comes the powerful story of two women, centuries apart, who are joined through a tattered journal as they contend with God, husbands, and even themselves.

Science & Survival: Extreme Weather

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Have you ever wondered what causes thunderstorms and tornados? Learn about the science behind our weather with hands-on science experiments. Then join Eric Wilkins, Fire Safety Inspector from the Findlay Fire Department, and Todd James from the American Red Cross to learn what to do during extreme weather.

This program is for grades 2-6.