Five Star Library! Books, events, classes and more... |
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We are once again participating in the Fairfield County Trail of Scarecrows. We invite you to stop by the front entrance to the building and check out Storytime Scarecrow. Then be sure to register your vote for us and give the library the chance to win cash prizes. Updates can also be found at '2020 Lithopolis Scarecrow Display' on Facebook. VOTE FOR US!!! |
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In order to do our part in keeping our community safe this year, we applied for and were awarded several grants to aid us with COVID-19 related expenses.
We would like to thank the State of Ohio and the Institute of Museum and Library Services for their support.
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We received a $5,000 OH CARES Grant. This was spent on deep cleaning the library and on-going cleaning services. We also purchased a portable UV sterilizer, disinfectant wipes, and are paying a cleaning service that comes every Friday through the end of 2020.
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We received a $3,000 OH LSTA (Library Services Technology Act) CARES Act Fund Grant. It was spent to purchase PPE for library staff, sneeze guards to protect circulation desk patrons and staff, and a new vacuum cleaner.
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We would like to offer a heartfelt Thank You to the Fairfield County Master Gardeners who have spent countless hours this year making our outdoor areas look better than ever.
They have donated plants and their time, weeded, mulched, pruned and primped and the results are stunning.
We are also excited to have them sponsoring our new Teen Garden Club (see below) and can't wait to see what they get up to next!
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OCTOBER WEEKENDS AT WAGNALLS |
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Fun New Family-Friendly Online Virtual Educational Programming |
We are excited to begin offering this FREE fun and educational service for our younger patrons.
Checkers Library TV is a monthly educational entertainment program starring Checkers the Inventor, his robot sidekick, Snoozer, and other visitors in highly-produced 30-minute episodes.
Sign up at Checkers Library TV to gain access to their premium content as well as monthly videos created by and featuring Wagnalls staff.
This is a new service paid for by Wagnalls and FREE to our patrons. Please let us know how you enjoy it!
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NEXT MEETING...
Wednesday, October 28th, 6:00pm-7:00pm
This month members can choose any scary book to read and share at the club meeting. After we talk about our books we will hunt for ghosts in the library.
Teen Book Club is open to anyone interested in reading and sharing with others.
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NEXT MEETING...
Thursday, October 22th, 7:00pm in the Loft
Members will be discussing Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson.
Participation will be limited to 10 and masks will be required. Contact Lissie at mscherer@wagnalls.org to reserve a spot.
The Book Club meets on the fourth Thursday during the months of January through October. There is no meeting in November. December’s gathering is scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd at 7:00pm.
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Our Harry Potter club, the DA Owls, is back!
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This month's Harry Potter Club will be the garden activity for the October 16th - 18th weekend. There will be a horcrux hunt on the library grounds. Complete the hunt to be entered to win a prize.
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This summer, STORYTIME was held outside and featured a host of fun activities for families to do together. Despite the unusual circumstances, many families participated and lots of fun and learning was had by all!
Please visit the rest of this month for fun activities to do with the family!
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Our technology offerings and assistance are available in partnership with: |
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Technology Spotlight - STEAM |
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App of the month:
COSI Connects
COSI (Center of Science and Industry) is currently closed but they have an amazing free mobile app for your phone. Each Activity includes a short video then an activity with printable instructions.
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Techology Tip:
Attention iPhone & iPad users.
Apple has released iOS 14 and iPadOS 14.
Before you take the plunge and download it, be sure to do some research!
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Technology Program:
Introduction to Augmented Reality (AR)
Tuesday, Oct 13th from 2pm-3pm OR Thursday, Oct 22nd from 4pm-5pm OR Saturday, Oct 17th from 11 a.m. to noon.
Plenty of hands-on time to explore some practical and fun apps. Bring a phone, if possible.
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One-on-One Technology Assistance AVAILABLE NOW!
By appointment ONLY...
If you need some assistance with your laptop, iPhone, iPad or other device or application, our technology tutor can meet with you at a safe social distance.
Please call to make an appointment with Paula: email or 614-837-4765 x112. |
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If you are trying to access library resources or electronic materials from home and either can’t remember your library card number/PIN or need a library card, please email Emily McClay at emcclay@wagnalls.org.
You must include the following information:
- Full Name (First, Middle Initial, Last)
- Address (including P.O. Box if applicable, County, and Township if known)
- Phone Number(s) – Text yes or no
- Email Address
- Preferred Notification (home phone, cell phone, email, text – pick one)
- Birth date
- A four digit PIN number
You will be emailed a library card number within 24 hours.
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The Wagnalls Memorial Library has been a valuable arts, educational and cultural destination in central Ohio since it opened in 1925. We strive to reach beyond our borders in order to connect a broad and diverse audience, focused on creative expression. This video series aims to encourage an enriched, and deeper understanding of various artistic mediums while also providing a glimpse into the artists’ minds.
An example of this ongoing series features ceramicists Angelica and Cody.
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Our digital resources continue to be available...
To check out eBooks or magazines on your device:
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Go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and download the FREE Libby, Overdrive or Flipster app to your device
- Open App
- Follow the prompts
- Sign in using your Wagnalls Memorial Library card
- Input card # and PIN
- Search for title
- Choose ebook
To check out eBooks online:
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Go to Digital Downloads on the Wagnalls website
- Sign in using your Wagnalls Memorial Library card
- Input card # and PIN
- Search for title
- Choose ebook
To check out magazines online:
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Go to Digital Magazines on the Wagnalls website
- Sign in using your Wagnalls Memorial Library card
- Input card # and PIN
- Search for title
- Choose ebook
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The Wagnalls Memorial
150 E. Columbus Street
Lithopolis, Ohio 43136
(614) 837-4765
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