Adult Programs and Events
AARP TAX AIDE
FREE tax help (federal, state, and local) for taxpayers with low- and middle-income, with special attention to those age 60 and older, will be offered at the Library through the AARP Foundation, in conjunction with the IRS. Volunteers will be available in the Library Program Room (Terrace Level) every Monday from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. February 1 through April 12 (except February 15).
Time slots are given on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to 20 slots. You may sign up for a time slot the Monday morning of the free tax-aide beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Library's lobby. All tax returns are E-Filed (electronic filing). No business returns are done.
BROWN BAG LUNCH: SANDUSKY'S FIRST CENTURY, PART 2
Bring your lunch and join us in the Library Program Room (Terrace Level) as we explore topics in local history.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 - 12:00-1:00 p.m. - TOPIC: Exploring Sandusky's First Century, Part Two. Join Museum Administrator Maggie Marconi and Archives Librarian Ron Davidson as we take a chronological look at the final quarter of the Nineteenth Century and first quarter of the Twentieth Century and the key events and the people that helped Sandusky develop into a growing, vibrant community. Registration is requested. To register, call 419-625-3834 and press 0 to speak with a switchboard operator (10-5, Monday-Friday) or press Option 6 to leave a message.
BOOK DISCUSSION FOR ADULTS
Please join us for some lively discussions of a variety of types of books. You can register and pick up a copy or a recording of each book at the Reader's Advisory Desk. (Please Note: It is not necessary to read the book to attend the discussion.) All book discussions are held in the Library Program Room, Terrace Level.
SATURDAY, APRIL 17 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. - Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson. After a failed attempt to scale the earth's second highest peak, K2, the author stumbles into an isolated mountain village in Pakistan. Mortenson is sheltered for seven weeks by the village of Korphe; in return, he promised to build the improverished town's first school. This project has developed into the Central Asia Institute, which has constructed over 50 schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Sandy Zagarell of Oberlin College will be the discussion leader.
THE HISTORY OF PLUM BROOK STATION: FROM THE DEVONIAN TO 1945
The NASA Plum Brook Station has a remarkable story of many diverse chapters. Local biologist John Blakeman will present an illustrated program on Wednesday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Program Room. Blakeman will describe the geological, biological, and human history of the Plum Brook site from the formation of its bedrocks millions of years ago on up to the end of World War II. He will also feature the area's unique natural history, illustrating rare plants and animals, outlining Native American uses of the site, followed with a detailed explanation of European settlement. Finally, the creation and operation of the Plum Brook Ordnance Works, 1941-45, will be detailed. Registration is requested. To register, call 419-625-3834 and press 0 to speak with a switchboard operator (10-5, Monday-Friday) or press Option 6 to leave a message.
KNIT ONE, LIBRARY, TOO!
Enjoy the company of fellow knitters on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Library Program Room (Carnegie Wing). The next session will be held on Wednesday, April 7. New knitters are welcome! Registration is not required.
