BECAUSE OF BUDGET CONSTRAINTS, LIBRARY HOURS ARE:
January 4, 2010 - April 30, 2010
Monday-Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Weather Reminder: During inclement weather which may result in emergency Library closings, listen to radio station MIX WCPZ 102.7(102.7 FM) or WLEC (1450 AM) for information, or call the Library at 419-625-3834 to make certain that the Library is open.
FOLLETT HOUSE MUSEUM HOURS
The Follett House Museum is closed January through March. In April, the hours will be Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. To schedule a school or group tour, call the Library at 419-625-3834. Admission is free.
Looking for help during these tough economic times? The State Library of Ohio understands that this is a challenging time for all residents of our great state. This one-stop Find Help in Tough Times center provides help in finding important information and resources. Each area contains a list of links to online resources. The Find Help in Tough Times center will grow as we continue to add valuable resources and information.
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!
We are excited to announce the launch of the Library's Facebook page. Follow Library events and news on Facebook by clicking the link on the left side of this page. You can also follow the Follett House Museum on Facebook; just click here or go to the Follett House Museum page.
NEW ON NETNOTICE
With a NetNotice account (as long as you provide your email address) you will receive e-mail reminders when it's time to return or renew items you borrowed. You can also set up your account to receive your account information each week. A new feature of NetNotice also allows you to receive your item pick-up notices by e-mail or SMS text message (standard rates for your mobile phone carrier apply). To sign up for NetNotice, click here.
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.
11th ANNUAL QUILT SOCIAL
Throughout the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, quilters gathered together, plying their needles, sharing stories and creating beautiful quilts. Visit the Library's Follett House Museum on Saturday, March 20, from 1:00-3:30 p.m. as the quilting tradition is carried into the Twenty-First Century. Area quilters will be on hand to demonstrate their age-old craft and to answer questions. This program is held in conjunction with National Quilting Day. Registration is not required. For further information, call Maggie Marconi, Museum Administrator, at 419-625-3834.
BROWN BAG LUNCH 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.
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