THE ENGAGER Monday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. Experience this celestial spectacle at the Library! A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. We will be distributing protective viewing glasses (while supplies last), enjoying live music and activities starting at 2:00 p.m. leading up to the blackout shortly after 3:00 p.m. LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE PROGRAM 2:00-4:00 P.M., BUT WILL REOPEN FOR REGULAR SERVICES FROM 4:00-5:00 P.M. TOTAL ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY Fabric Paint Eclipse T-shirts Eclipse Painted Bookmarks Thursday, March 21 at 4:00 p.m. Come hand paint a wooden bookmark to commemorate the upcoming 2024 total eclipse. Registration is required, all ages are welcome. All ages are welcome for all solar eclipse events. Bring the whole family! Thursday, April 4 at 4:00 p.m. Bring your own shirt (black or dark colors are preferred) to create a one-of-a-kind Solar Eclipse 2024 souvenir. No registration required. Drop in from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., all ages are welcome! NEWSLETTER OF KINSMAN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY WINTER/SPRING NEWSLETTER COVERING JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH, & APRIL 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024
ADULT PROGRAMS COOK BOOK CLUB Day: 3rd Thursday every other month Dates: Feb. 15; Apr. 18 Time: 3:30 p.m. Target Ages: Tweens/Teens 10-18 years Place: Kinsman Methodist Church Join Miss Cheryl & Connie at the Kinsman United Methodist Church to learn new recipes, cook em‘ up, and eat them! Adults are also welcome to join in the fun. ANIMANGA CLUB Day: Last Thursday of every month Dates: Jan. 25; Feb. 29; Mar. 28; Apr. 25 Time: 4:30 p.m. Target Ages: Tweens/Teens 10-18 years Celebrate all things Japanese! Come discuss manga, watch anime, draw, learn about the culture, language, and more! DUNGEONS & DRAGONS SERIES Day: 5 Wednesdays in a row Dates: Feb. 21; 28; Mar. 6; 13; 20 Time: 3:30 p.m. Target Ages: Tweens/Teens 10-18 years Learn to play this popular tabletop roleplaying game. Create your own characters and go on adventures in a fantasy setting, where we work together to overcome obstacles and defeat monsters. Character development will take place the first week, players are expected to attend each week for the best game play experience. TAI CHI Day: Mondays when the Library is open Time: 5:00 p.m. Join us for low impact classes designed for all fitness levels. There is a $5.00 fee to attend each class (cash only). MYSTERIES @ THE INN BOOK CLUB Day: 1st Thursday of each month (except January & July) Dates: Jan. 11; Feb. 1; Mar. 7; Apr. 4 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Peter Allen Inn & Event Center Join us at the Peter Allen Inn for food, drinks and to discuss the current month's mystery. Copies available for checkout. NOT YOUR MOTHER‘S BOOK GROUP Day: 2nd Thursday every other month Dates: Feb. 8; Apr. 11 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Library Activity Room A group for those who read on the spicy side of the romance genre. Copies of the book will be available to checkout from the Library prior to the meeting. Use the side door off the Reading Garden for admittance after 6:00 p.m. NUTS FOR NONFICTION CLUB Day: Last Wednesday every other month Dates: Jan. 31; Mar. 27 Time: 3:30 p.m. Place: Library Activity Room Are you a non-fiction reader, this club is for you! Join us to discuss the current month's title. Please check the Library website or call for the current reading list. PRE-LUNCH BUNCH Day: Tuesdays each month Dates: Jan. 9; Feb. 6; Mar. 12; Apr. 9 Time: 11:00 a.m. Place: Kinsman Senior Center Be well read and well fed! Come discuss the latest book selection and then enjoy lunch available by donation through Country Neighbor. To stay for lunch, please call the Kinsman Senior Center, 330-8760330 by the Monday prior to the meeting. LITTLE LEARNERS PLAYGROUP Day: Mondays Dates: Feb. 5; Mar. 4; Apr. 1 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Target Ages: Birth - 5 Free, drop-in and play program providing a variety of learning experiences through toys, games, and literacy based learning stations. Meet and make new friends. STORYTIME Day: Fridays Dates: Jan. 12; Feb. 9; Mar. 8; Apr. 12 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Target Ages: 2-8 years Themed stories, activities and a craft with Miss Dianne. No registration required. MUSIC & MOVEMENT Day: Mondays Dates: Jan. 8 & 22; Feb. 12 & 26; Mar. 11 & 25; Apr. 8 & 22 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Target Ages: birth - 5 years Enjoy this program filled with music, movement, instrument play and early literacy activities. No registration required. OUT & ABOUT Pre-Register Today! TEEN PROGRAMS CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 2 page LIBRARY PROGRAMS Recurring GAME DAYS Day: Tuesdays Dates: Jan. 23; Feb. 20; Mar. 26; Apr. 30 Stay sharp and test your skills at a variety of video games and trivia including Jeopardy, Family Feud, and Wheel of Fortune. We will be playing at the local senior centers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! KINSMAN SENIOR CENTER Time: 11:00 a.m. JOHNSTON SENIOR CENTER Time: 1:00 p.m. KIDS CREATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO ATTEND. SPACE & SUPPLIES ARE LIMITIED. Day: Tuesdays Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6 - Perler Bead (ages 8 and older) March 5 - Pancake Art (ages 4, with caregiver, to 12 years) April 2 - Glow in the Dark Painting - A Starry Night - wear old clothing (ages 4 with caregiver to 14 years) CHESS CLUB Day: Tuesdays Dates: Jan. 16; Feb. 20; Mar. 19; Apr. 16 Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Target Ages: 5 & older Meet, play, learn. All skill levels welcome. BUILDERS CLUB Day: Tuesdays Dates: Jan. 23; Feb. 27; Mar. 26; Apr. 23 Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Target Ages: birth - 5 years Bring your imagination and build together.
3 page Special Events Registration is requested for all programming, unless noted. Registration is now available online at kinsmanlibrary.org/events. To register for programs over the phone call 330-876-2461. Saturday, January 27 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Bring unwanted crafting materials in clean and usable condition to trade with other crafters; for example yarn, fabric, paint, scrapbooking or art supplies. Any unclaimed materials will be returned to the original donor. Craft Supply Swap January Thursday, February 22 at 4:00 p.m. SweetieBug Confections is back by popular demand. Each participant will learn how to decorate three cookies to eat or share with their special someone. For ages 16 and up. Registration is required by Friday, February 16. Children’s Winter Reading Challenge, 1st-29th Special Kickoff Event Saturday, February 3 on Take Your Child to the Library Day. Pick up a Reading Challenge Bingo form and a free COSI Connects Kit, while supplies last. These kits are made possible through a partnership between Cosi Science Center and the Ohio Library Council. Kits contain water-themed stem based activities for grades K-8. No registration required. Love Bug Cookies with SweetieBug Confections No School Movie Day Friday, February 16 at 1:00 p.m. No school – come hang out at the library! All are welcome to join us to watch a PG movie and enjoy snacks. Movie to be announced at a later date, check the website and Facebook for details. Registration is required by Wednesday, February 14. February Five Nights at Freddy’s Pizza Pi Day Thursday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m. FNAF fans unite, come dressed as your favorite character for themed games, activities, and of course, pizza! For ages 10-18 years, registration is required by Monday, March 11. Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 23 at 11:00 a.m. The annual egg hunt is back. Children ages 2 - 8 will hunt for candy and prize filled eggs in the library as well as a Chocolate Chicken. Registration is required by Saturday, March 16. Limited spaces available. March Tuesday, April 30 at 4:30 p.m. Origami art, a themed craft, and your own unique bubble tea blend to enjoy! Ages 10 and up. Registration is required by Friday, April 26. Bluey Party National Bubble Tea Day Saturday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Wackadoo! It's a Bluey Party at the Library! Drop in for activities inspired by your favorite heeler family; Dad, Mum, Bluey, and Bingo! April Monday, April 1 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to join us to watch a PG movie and enjoy snacks. Movie to be announced at a later date. Check the website and Facebook for details. Registration is required by Friday, March 29. No School Movie Day
LIBRARY HOURS Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED All appointments are for one patron and one hour only. If more time is needed or more space is required for other patrons please contact the library beforehand. Call (330) 876-2461 x 2751 or 2758 to register or online at www.kinsmanlibrary.org/events. Tech Help Dates: Every Tuesday & Thursday Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ages: All Ages Need assistance with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Schedule an appointment with our Technology Educator today! Creative Studio Dates: Every Tuesday & Thursday Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ages: 12 and Up Join Technology Trainer, Danielle, in the studio to explore technology and art with new projects every month. Have another project in mind using our Silhouette cutting machine, button makers, sewing machine, or resin supplies? Sign up now to come create! January: To Be Read Jar February: Valentine’s Perler Bead March: Framed Poetry April: Sew a Bag Holder The Library will operate on a two-hour opening delay when the Joseph Badger School System is closed. Should weather and road conditions remain inclement and dangerous, the Library may remain closed all day. All-day closings are at the discretion of the Library Board of Trustees. When in doubt please call the Library before venturing out. HOLIDAY CLOSINGS New Year's Day: Saturday, January 1 Martin Luther King Day: Monday, January 15 President's Day: Monday, February 19 Total Solar Eclipse: Monday, April 8 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. REACH US 6420 Church Street Kinsman, OH 44428 www.kinsmanlibrary.org LIBRARY DIRECTORY (330) 876-2461 Director x 2753 Circulation Desk x 2751 Reference Desk x 2752 Children's Room x 2756 Media & Teen Dept. x 2755 Technology Trainer x 2758 4 page Holiday Magic! WINTER WEATHER POLICY The purpose of the Friends of the Library is: To maintain an association of persons interested in the library. To focus public attention on the library. To stimulate the use of the library's resources and services. To encourage gifts and bequests to the library. To support and co-operate with the library in developing library services and facilities for the community. Membership Applications are available at the library, so stop in today to become a friend! For more information, please contact: Pam at 330-876-0035, or connect on Facebook! THANK YOU TO ALL OUR GENEROUS DONORS FOR MAKING OUR 2023 ANNUAL HOLIDAY PROGRAM A GREAT SUCCESS! WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR GENEROSITY! OUR SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO: JONI WOOFTER AND THE FRIENDS OF KINSMAN LIBRARY FOR MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO PROVIDE GIFT BAGS AND COOKIES FOR EACH CHILD. ALSO TO DJ RAY OF HEWETT FAMILY SOUNDS FOR VOLUNTEERING HIS TIME AND HOLIDAY TUNES FOR ALL ATTENDEES, AND OF COURSE A BIG SHOUT OUT TO THE MAN IN RED HIMSELF FOR VISITING OUR LIBRARY. KIND REGARDS TO OUR PATRONS AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS FOR MAKING THIS ANOTHER MAGICAL YEAR! SEE YOU ALL IN 2024! Technology Help & The Creative Studio View our library calendar & register for programs now on our website! New Feature! www.kinsmanlibrary.org/events
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