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E-Newsletter - October 2018
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Presented by Motown Black & White: Motown Legend -
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas-Performing Live
November 2, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Marathon Center for the
Performing Arts
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Martha Reeves & the Vandellas concert to benefit the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Fund at the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. In addition to the concert, Ms. Reeves will speak at a book release party in the atrium of the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 3. The book,
Selling My Soul: Gospel Truth authored by former Findlay resident, the late Al Abrams will debut and be sold at the event. The book will include a signed bookmark and Motown photograph.
Selling My Soul is the second book in the Al Abrams, Music Trilogy, recounting Mr. Abrams day as the publicist responsible for much of Motown's early success.
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CommunityREAD 2019 Book Selected
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Only Child
has been chosen as the featured book for the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library’s 2019 CommunityREAD. Rhiannon Navin, author of
Only Child
, will visit Hancock County on Thursday, March 28 during CommunityREAD month for a public presentation at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts.
Only Child
is a heartbreaking, yet hopeful debut novel about grief, healing, family, and the wisdom of children, narrated by a six-year-old boy who reminds us that sometimes the littlest bodies hold the biggest hearts, and the quietest voices speak the loudest.
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Tax Changes in Retirement
October 1. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Marlene Burns, a local certified retirement counselor, will answer
the following questions:
How can I reduce my taxes in retirement? Are there any tax credits or tax strategies that will help me?
Do you have questions about how your retirement can change the way
you file your taxes?
No registration required.
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Haiku Poetry Writing
October 2. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
A new writing group focusing on the appreciation and writing of haiku is forming. The group will meet monthly in the Blanchard Room. Writers of all experience levels interested in writing haiku and learning more about the form and history are welcome.
No Registration required.
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Creative Writers' Group
October 4. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Creative writers of all genres are invited to practice their writing.
No registration required.
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Big Foot
October 6. 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Big Foot. Fact or Myth? Join the SouthEastern Ohio Society for a Bigfoot Investigation at the library.
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Friends of the Library Meeting
October 9. 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Shannon Anderson, Director of the Literacy Coalition of Hancock County, will speak at the meeting about their initiative to support life long literacy.
Open to the public.
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Homemade Flour Tortillas
October 11. 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Learn how to make tortillas and bunuelos and learn what to serve with them. This program is for adults only. Presented by Rosita Harper and Martina Barrett.
Registration required.
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The Write Stuff: Creating a Business Plan for Your Writing
October 11. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
This program will cover the basics on what you need to create a business plan, when to include professionals like attorneys, tax advisors, and financial planners.
No registration required.
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Read for L.I.F.E. Tutor Training Class.
October 12. 9:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Attend a tutor training class. Tutors assist individuals with free reading and math instruction for the GED. Anyone can receive free help by visiting the Read for L.I.F.E. office located in the lower level of the library. For more information about the Read for L.I.F.E. program, click
here.
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Census Data for Your City
October 15. 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Tim Sarko, Data Dissemination Specialist from the U.S. Census Bureau, will focus on showing the different types of census data available for your city--American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, Population Estimates, and Decennial Census. This program shows how your city has changed over time, uses the ACS to show how to make a Community Needs Assessment, and demonstrates readily available and easy ways to explore the data.
No registration required.
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Reduce Stress in the workplace
Wednesday Wellness with Blanchard Valley Health System
October 17. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Wellness. In partnership with Blanchard Valley Health System, Nancy Proctor, Senior Program Administrator, will present “Reduce Stress in the Workplace.” Stress crosses all dimensions of wellness-if you are feeling unbalanced physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally chances are you need a stress management tune up.
No registration required.
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Poetry Workshop.
October 18. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Receive tips on writing poetry from author Imelda Hunt and learn basic fundamentals. New poetry writers are welcome.
No registration required.
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Preserving the Harvest
October 22. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn how to store your harvest in a
safe way.
Registration required.
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Friday, October 26
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 27.
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Preview sale for Friends members on Thursday, October 25 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Friends memberships will be available at the door.
The Book Cellar is located in the lower level of the library.
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Pumpkin Cooking Program
October 29. 4:30 p.m.
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Bluffton University’s Jennifer Little, MS,RD,LD, will share easy and
great-tasting new ways to incorporate pumpkin into meals, snacks and desserts. As a register dietitian, she
will also be discussing some of the nutritional benefits of
pumpkin. Registration required.
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Italian Horror Film
October 30. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Mature audiences only.
There will be a critical and informational showing of the 1983 Italian horror film
Zeder directed by Pupi Avati and starring Gabriele Lavia.
No registration required.
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Italian Horror Film
October 31. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Mature audiences only.
There will be a critical and informational showing of the 1980 Italian horror film
City of the Living Dead directed by Lucio Fulci and starring Christopher George, Katriona MacColl, and Carlo De Mejo.
No registration required.
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Story Time
Tuesdays and Thursdays.
10:30-11:30 a.m.
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Baby Story Time
Wednesdays and Fridays
9:45-10:15 a.m.
Simple stories, songs, rhymes, and play for the youngest learners.
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Work on Reading with Gibbs
Wednesdays
6:00-7:00 p.m.
For grades K-12.
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Little Tikes Play Date
Wednesdays and Fridays.
September 5 - November 9
10:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Come and play with a selection of the library's toys.
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Makerspace
October 4. 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Sock Puppet Theater-bring your own socks. For grades 2-6.
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Mary Poppins Jr. Preview
October 6. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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Enjoy a craft, activity and snack based on the Youtheatre production of
Mary Poppins, Jr. For children ages 5 and up.
No registration required.
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Tween Nights
October 11. 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Make Art with Science
For grades 2-6.
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Drive-in Movie, Jr.
October 13. 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Decorate a cardboard car and enjoy a drive-in movie,
Mater's Tall Tales. For children 7 and under.
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Family Movie Night
October 18. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Hotel Transylvania 3
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Fall Gardening Fun
October 20. 9:30-12:30 p.m.
Tips for enjoying the products of your garden, saving seeds, and making preparations for next year's growing season. Sponsored by Master Gardeners. Children ages 5 and up.
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Teen Programs
All teen programs, unless otherwise noted, are for teens grades 6-12.
No registrations are required unless noted.
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Teen Movie Night
October 2. 5:30 p.m.
Solo: A Star Wars Story
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Apples to Apples Game Night
October 8. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Forever Young Book
Discussion Group
October 10. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages 16 and up welcome. Stop by the reference desk for a copy of the next book.
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Teen Chess Club
October 13. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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Teen Painting
October 16. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Teens are invited to paint an easy
fall picture.
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Spoons Game Night
October 18. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Book Bingo
October 22. 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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October 23- Downtown Findlay's Halloween Parade-Watch for the Bookmobile in the Halloween Parade
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Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
206 Broadway Street
Findlay, OH 45840
419-422-1712 (voice)
419-422-0638 (fax)
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Hoopla and
Libby offer instant access to your library’s digital content. Simply type in your library card number and you can stream movies and music to your TV; listen to audiobooks on the go; and swipe through comics or books on your phone or tablet. Both are free to library card holders, and the books automatically return on their due date (unless you click to renew).
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What's New @ Your Library
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Juror #3
by James Patterson
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Robert B. Parker's Colorblind
by Reed Farrel Coleman
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Willing Murder
by Jude Deveraux
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Art: The Definitive Guide
by DK
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Building a Sustainable Home
by Melissa Rappaport Schifman
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The Royal Air: A Centenary of Operations
by Michael Napier
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Attack of the 50 Foot
Wallflower
by Christian McKay Heidicker
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The Red Ribbon
by Lucy Adlington
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Two Dark Reigns
by Kendare Blake
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Jurrasic World-Fallen Kingdom
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Dog Man: Lord
of the Fleas
by Dav Pilkey
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How to Scare a Ghost
by Jean Reagan
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Willa of the Wood
by Robert Beatty
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In Memory of:
Herbert Carr
by: Birchaven Village
In Memory of:
Patricia Dahms
by: FHCPL Board and Staff
In Memory of:
Laurel Duwel
by: Birchaven Village
In Memory of:
Dorothy Grohoske
by: Birchaven Village
In Memory of:
Joe Haley
by: Birchaven Village
In Memory of:
Margaret Shannon Mills
by: The DeVaul Family
In Memory of:
Anthony Bernardo Male
by: Read for L.I.F.E.
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In Memory of:
Betty Monday
by: Birchaven Village
In Memory of:
Pamela Parks
by: Birchaven Village
In Memory of:
Ed Phillips
by: Terry & Mary Fancher
by: FHCPL Board and Staff
by: Mildred Winkle
In Memory of:
Grant Rambo
by: Nancy Meyer
In Memory of:
John Romig
by: Birchaven Village
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In Memory of:
Austin Schey
by: Jerry & Phyllis Watkins
In Memory of Melvin Seabert
by: Birchaven Village
In Memory of:
Sally Seam
by: Birchaven Village
In Memory of:
Jane Sterling
by: Birchaven Village
In Memory of:
John Thatcher
by: Birchaven Village
In Memory of:
Naomi Wittenmyer
by: Birchaven Village
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