January brings with it new beginnings and new opportunities. The library will be closed to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 17, 2022.
The Adult/Teen sections will have Makes and Takes available. Cookbook Club is the Third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Call the library at 419-399-2032 for further details.
The Children’s Department will continue with its preschool story time on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. The Children’s Room is also planning “An Arctic Adventure” for Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Registration is required, and supplies limited. We will have an arctic activity and stuff your very own arctic pal. Call the Children’s Room at 419-399-2032 to reserve your spot. Stop by Tuesday January 18th for Winnie the Pooh Day!
The Antwerp Branch will have Cookbook Club on January 24th at 5:45 p.m. Book Club is January 10th at 6:00 p.m. ABL is offering a Crochet Club once a month. Call to join in the fun. Also, in the works is Iced Tie Dye. Call 419-258-2855 for more information on these or any other upcoming programs.
The Grover Hill Branch Munchkin Club Storytime is moving to 10:30 a.m. on January 10th and 24th. Something new will begin January 10th its Lego Building Week for the whole family. See GHBL transform into a Lego Land full of building potential. Photography Club is set for Thursday the 13th at 5:00 p.m. Bring your camera and an open mind. Book Club is back with a sequel to December’s selection, discussion of “The Letter Keeper” will be on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Join the library team on Monday the 24th with Slow Cooker soups and sides for Cooking Club at 6 p.m. On Thursday the 27th from after school until 7 p.m. GHBL is hosting a Tie Dye Party for tweens and teens. Bring a t-shirt or material you want to dye, and we will provide the color and instructions. Fridays are always FREE with take/make activities, popcorn and more. The library will end January with the book/movie of the month drawing.
The Payne Branch will have Cookbook Club Monday, January 10 featuring Appetizers. Toddler Time Storytime are Tuesdays at 11 a.m. After School hangout continues every Monday till 5:00 p.m. Popcorn will be available on National Popcorn Day. Call the library at 419-263-3333 for more information.
The Oakwood Branch will be having a few new monthly programs. January 4 begins with puzzles, bring in a new or used puzzle and take home a puzzle. There will also be an area designated for a community puzzle. Hat making is offered daily. Every Monday is storytime at 11:00 a.m. and Lady’s Card Club. January 5 is the Good Morning Book Club for adults 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Every Friday we will have a children’s make and take craft. January 13 is Adult Bingo at 11:30 a.m. and making hot chocolate bombs from 5-7 p.m. January 10 will be the beginning of Quilt it Club, where we will be making a quilt block of the month, this will be available online and in person. Every Wednesday for the month we will be doing an online instant pot demo, teaching different functions and recipes. We are also starting a Kids Book Club and will meet January 22, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for ages 11 and up. January 27 will be our kids Cookbook Club meeting 5:00-7:00 p.m. for ages 7-16. Call the Oakwood branch for any information on these or other upcoming activities, 419-594-3337.
Friends of the Paulding County Carnegie Library will meet Monday, January 10th at 6:00 p.m. at the Buy the Book used bookstore, located in the Annex. January is Friends’ Group sign up month.
Black Swamp bookworms will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Annex. We are reading “I’ve Got Your Number” by Sophia Kinsella. Everyone is welcome to attend.
