THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 28, FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
LINCOLN: THE CONSTITUTION AND THE CIVIL WAR
A grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities has made it possible for Sandusky Library to bring the National Constitution Center and American Library Association Civil War Sesquicentennial National Traveling Exhibit Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War during the month of May. Special programs will be held as well and more information about these programs can be found here. We hope you can join us!
YES! Reading IS so Delicious at Sandusky Library this summer! Bring your appetite and devour some books. Lots of delectable treats are in store for all ages. Summer reading is all about keeping children's reading skills up over the summer, reading together as a family, and showing all ages that reading is fun! We hope that you join us!
LET'S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
A reading and discussion series in America's libraries.
This is a scholar-led reading and discussion program which is a series of conversations designed to explore America's war among and amongst themselves. The topics range from battlefield accounts, fiction, letters, and speeches. You may participate in whatever level you feel comfortable. You may attend and simply listen. Reading the books is helpful, but not required, and you may attend one or all of the programs. Click here for more information about the series.
CHECK OUT AN EREADER AT THE LIBRARY
Thanks to funding from a grant from the Randolph J. and Estelle M. Dorn Foundation, we are proud to offer an eReader lending program to Sandusky Library cardholders. The eReaders can be checked out for ten days. To borrow an eReader or for more information, stop by the Library’s Reader’s Advisory Desk or call 419-625-3834.
EBOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, MUSIC and VIDEO, OH MY!
Sandusky Library is proud to offer you best-selling and classic eBooks, audiobooks, music and video available 24/7 from CLEVNET's eMedia website - http://dlc.clevnet.org.
FREEGAL - POPULAR MP3 MUSIC!
Thanks to funding from a grant from the Randolph J. and Estelle M. Dorn Foundation, we are proud to offer free downloadable music through Freegal to Sandusky Library cardholders.
You may download three songs from the Freegal music site each week. Freegal Music contains over 500,000 songs from Sony Music artists. New music is added to the collection daily. Best of all, the music can be played on all MP3 devices and you get to keep it!
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LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
VIDEO GAME DAYS
Thursdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, from 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Video Game Days will be held every Thursday at the Library for ages 11-16. A variety of video games will be played on the Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360 + Kinect. Registration is not required.
TLC ORIENTATION (TEEN LIBRARY CORPS)
Thursday, May17, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. or Tuesday, May 22, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Orientation sessions will be held for teens who will become a part of the Library's Teen Library Corp. If you are a new TLC volunteer, please register to attend one of the sessions.
PAWS TO READ
Saturday, May 19, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Paws to Read helps children improve their reading skills while helping to foster kindness, respect,, and good animal interaction skills. Children in grades K-5 can share their favorite stories with Daisy, Husker, Elphie, and Dolly, the Library's Reading Ambassadors. Registration is not required.
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY
Saturday, May 19, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Eleven local organizations are working together to mark the occasion. The Edison Birthplace, Eleutheros Cooke House, Erie County Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee, Erie County Historical Society, Erie MetroParks, Follett House Museum, Maritime Museum of Sandusky, Merry-Go-Round Museum, Milan Historical Museum, Ohio Veterans Home Museum, and Sandusky Underground Railroad Education Center will all be a part of this special day. Each will offer free admission along with arts, craft, and activities. You may visit any or all of the museums in any order.
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UPCOMING SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
MUSIC & MOVEMENT STORYTIME
Mondays, May 7, 14, 21 - 10:30 a.m.
This special session of storytime is for children ages 18 months-5 years and will last approximately 25 minutes. It will focus on books, activities, and songs that allow children to get up and move, sing, and play along. A parent or adult caregiver is asked to attend. Registration is required
LET'S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
Reading and Discussion series
Monday, May 21, at 6:00 p.m. - "War and Freedom"
This is the last discussion of the series. John Montag will lead a discussion of the book America's War (section 5 & 6) by Edward L. Ayers. The public is encouraged to participate at whatever level they feel comfortable. They may attend the conversation and simply listen or participate in the dialogue. Reading the book is helpful, but not required. The book is available for check-out at the Readers Services desk. Click here for more information.
CENTENNIAL OF THE FIRST FLIGHT OF A LOCAL AVIATION PIONEER
Tuesday, May 22, at 12:00 p.m.
In 1912, at age 16, Sandusky resident Reinhardt Ausmus made his first solo flight. An "Early Bird" in aviation history, Reiny gave a speech to the Sandusky Rotary Club in 1958 describing his early adventures, along with accounts of the many businesses and other aviators he knew, and the impact of their accomplishments in American aviation history. Listen to an original recording of his speech and view a selection of images that show many of the people and places described in the talk. This program was assembled by a neighbor and friend, Bob Daniel, who will be available for your questions. Registration is not required.
eBOOKS @ THE LIBRARY: NOOKS, KOBOS, & SONYS (OH MY!)
Tuesday, May 22, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Ready to get free library eBooks on your new eReader? Or just thinking about venturing into the eBook world? This class will cover the various types of eReaders, free eReader apps, demonstrate how to checkout and download eBooks from the Library, and answer commonly asked questions. Registration is not required.
RESUME REVIEW
Wednesday, May 23, from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
In partnership with Your Job Store, is offering you the opportunity to have your resume professionally critiqued by resume specialist Mandy Rohde. Appointments are required and are given in 20-minute increments. Call for your appointment today at 419-625-3834.
AFTERSCHOOL ADVENTURE: ART DAY
Thursday, May 24, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
This special afterschool program is for students in grades K-3. Registration is requested.
FYI:
EVERY CHILD READY TO READ
Every Child Ready to Read is an early literacy program aimed at encouraging parents to engage in literacy-based activities with their children. Click here for our Six Steps to Getting Your Child Ready to Read handout!
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