The Paulding County Carnegie Library would like to announce that September is National Library Card Sign up month. Remember this is your library, it is available for you to use for free. Stop by and get your library card today. Check out the library’s website at mypccl.org for our many online resources. The Worldbook Encyclopedia has useful information and games to play for all ages. The Library System will be closed Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Call the library at 419-399-2032 for any questions or concerns.
The Main Branch Adult section has collected a small bookcase of sad and lonely books, that just need to be read. Somehow, they have been ignored and lost in the sea of bestsellers. During the month of September, just check one out and write a review and you will be entered in a drawing for a great prize. The deadline for reviews will be September 30, 2021. Cookbook Club will be meeting on September 20th at 5:30 pm. This month the theme is Fall Food, bring in a prepared recipe and a printed copy of the recipe. Lots of good food, lively discussion and fun. On September 23 at 10:00 am, join Carla Morris of “The Frugal Hanger” for a demonstration on the nearly lost art of mending. Then at 1:00 pm on September 23, Carla will be back for a discussion on selling your stuff. Whether it’s on Instagram, Facebook Marketplace, eBay or even a garage sale, she will be sharing her best tips for turning “stuff” into “cash”. We are still collecting your stories for our Covid Chronicles! Please share your stories about 2020 till now and how the pandemic affected you and your life. These stories will be archived for future generations and are an important part of our history. It’s your chance to be an author. A complete description of this project is available at the library. You may also request one call and we can email it to you. This project is open to all ages. We want and need your input.
The Children’s Room is planning to resume Preschool Storytime every Wednesday starting September 15 at 10:00 am. There is also a Life Size Candyland Spectacular happening September 13th to 25th, during normal library hours. Stop by for games, candy and fun surprises. Hope to see you all there. For more information call 419-399-2032.
The Antwerp Branch will be hosting Storytime on Wednesday’s at 11:00 AM. Book Club is September 13th at 6:00PM, Cookbook club is September 20th at 6:00 PM. The library will be having a Fall Scavenger Hunt inside, September 20th to 25th during normal hours. For more information call the Antwerp branch at 419-258-2855.
The Grover Hill Branch will be celebrating its 1-year anniversary on September 11th. Muchkin Club Storytime will be Monday, September 13th and September 27th at 11:00 AM. On Thursdays starting September 2nd from 3:30 to 5 PM, join Ms. Angie Stokes from the Wayne Trace Art Department to bring color and life to the YA area of the library. Teens can design and create their own vision and Ms. Stokes will help to transfer it to the mural on the wall. Fridays will have a free make and take craft activity. Watch for updates on the return of the crochet club and book clubs. Cookbook club will start this fall. For more information on what is happening at Grover Hill branch call 419-567-1717.
The Oakwood Branch will be having Storytime on Thursday’s at 11:00 AM. Adult coloring is on September 8 at 11:00 AM. The Adult Book Club is on September 15th from 6-7 PM at the Oakleaf Restaurant. Cookbook Club is September 16th at 5:30 PM. Teen Cookbook Club will be September 29 at 4:00 PM. Fridays are Make and Take days, stop by for your craft. For more information on any of the happenings at Oakwood Branch call 419-594-3337.
The Payne Branch will be having Toddler time starting September 14th at 11:00 AM and every Tuesday following. Cookbook Club will be September 20th at 6:00 PM and will be the 3rd Monday of every month. Special Author Program is being planned around September 14th. Watch for more information on programs and After School Activities being planned. For more information call 419-263-3333.
Friends of the Paulding County Carnegie Library will meet Monday, September 13 at 6:00PM at Buy the Books used bookstore, located in the Annex next to the library. Black Swamp Bookworms will meet at 6:30 PM after the Friends meeting. The club is reading “When We Were Young and Brave” by Hazel Gaynor. Call the library at 419-399-2032 to reserve your copy. Everyone is welcome to attend. Buy the Book and the Friends members were pleased to donate gently used children’s books to the Litle Sprouts Early Learning Center’s “Little Free Library”.
