Want to learn more about Computers and the Internet?

Our library is participating in the Every Citizen Online program through the Connect Ohio project and will again be offering the following FREE Computer Courses at the library. Classes will cover very basic computer fundamentals and introduce new users on how to access the internet and how to best utilize all the internet has to offer. 

Thursday, May 17 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Beginning Computers

Tuesday, May 22 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Beginning Internet

Thursday, May 24 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM: What the Internet can do for you

For more information on Every Citizen Online and Connect Ohio visit www.connectohio.org or call 1(855)NOW-I-CAN.  To sign up or for more information on these classes contact the library at (419)426-3825.

Get Buggy @your library!

On Tuesday, April 17^th from 3:00 – 4:30 PM we held a “Get Buggy @your library” After School Workshop. 75 K-6 students enjoyed learning about and the company of an array of LIVE BUGS including a scorpion, a baby Praying Mantis, a tarantula, and many more presented by Mark "the Bug Man" Berman of Columbus! Other activities included bug "aerobics," a fun make and take craft, and a yummy make and eat snack. Big thanks go out to all our volunteers.

2012 Easter Party!

On Saturday, April 7th from 12:00 to 1:00 PM over 65 kids filled up their baskets at our annual Easter Party. Divided into four stations we heard stories and songs, made an adorable bunny craft, enjoyed delicious Easter treats, participated in an egg roll, and played with real bunnies! The Easter Bunny made a guest appearance as well for the perfect Easter photo opportunity. Also, door prizes were awarded at the end of the hour. Our gratitude goes out to the community for making this another excellent library event. To everyone who donated money, supplies, refreshments, door prizes, and their time, THANKS!

Betty's Book Review - STILL ALICE by Lisa Genova

Still Alice by Lisa Genova* is a truly unforgettable book. It continues to tickle my mind now, several months after I read it. The protagonist is Alice Howland, age 50, a brilliant Harvard professor and mother of three grown children. The book is written from her perspective and documents her gradual losses from early onset Alzheimer's disease. It begins so simply: she gets lost while running. As the disease progresses, Alice is aware that her life is unraveling.

She was aware of the disease and that she was fighting a losing battle. Her internal battle about telling her husband and family was heart rending. Disclosure results in family crises and issues with each family member as they try to cope. The book really affected me. I, as well as most older adults, am afraid of losing my

Our library will be participating in Every Citizen Online, a federally funded project brought to us through Connect Ohio. The aim of the program is to encourage broadband adoption among new users by providing free computer and internet classes. Classes will cover very basic computer fundamentals and introduce new users how to access the internet and how to best utilize all the internet has to offer. Please contact the library if you are interested in these classes and for more information.