The library will be making some upgrades to our elevator starting on March 6th. As a result, the elevator will be out of order for about two weeks. Thank you for your patience.

Thursdays and Saturdays

1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.



Have questions about Overdrive, Hoopla or your device? Stop by the library to have your questions answered.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio.

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We’re going green for St. Patrick’s Day! Join Ms. Julie and Ms. Heidi from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Meeting Room for a fun night of games, crafts, and snacks inspired by the color green. These activities are appropriate for children aged 3 years and up and fun for grown-ups too!

Stop in the Children’s area between March 6-18 to hunt for the lucky shamrocks.  Fill out the contest sheet and return it to the Check-out Desk to win a small surprise!

We’re welcoming Spring by learning about the butterfly life cycle with a paper plate craft and making butterfly masks. Stop in anytime during regular building hours to participate in the Children’s area at the Creative Corner tables.

Join us at the library during your spring break (March 27-31) for some fun!

Tuesday, March 28 from 2:30-4:00 PM there will be a Lego Party for youth in grades K-5. We’ll try some Lego challenges, make Hexbug mazes, and have time to build whatever you feel inspired to make to put on display in the Children’s area. No registration is required.

Thursday, March 30 from 10:30-11:30 AM youth in grades 3-8 can register to join Miss Julie for Art Spark. Get in touch with your inner artist and learn more about Klecksography. You’ll make ink blots with paint and then turn them into art with markers. Registration begins March 6 on the Children’s Programs webpage.

Follow the rainbows to find the pot of gold hidden by leprechauns in the Teen Den.  See if you have the luck of the Irish to find your hidden treasure!

Join Jeri Goins, the Teen Librarian Assistant, one Saturday a month to sew. This program will be open to youth in grades 4-12. All skill levels are welcome to learn basic hand sewing and embroidery techniques, how to use a sewing machine, and how to build a project.

This month we will meet March 18 from 2:00-3:00 PM in the Meeting Room to create a rainbow-themed sewing project. You can choose between hand sewing and machine sewing to create your very own rainbow.

Stop by the teen den to make a cool holder for your phone – or whatever else you want to prop up! Use our washi tape and accessories to make a decorative stand to hold your phone while you relax.

Join Ms. Jeri and youth in grades 6-12  to de-stress with some painting! Try different Art Therapy techniques that will help you create calmness as well as a keepsake to take home. We will be painting, so make sure you wear something that you can get messy in.  No registration is required, just come to the Meeting Room downstairs.

Come play video games on the giant screen in the meeting room on Friday, March 24 from 3:30-5:30 PM. Help us break in the library’s new Nintendo Switch and have some fun challenging your friends! Bring your personal Nintendo Switch from home so more people can get in on the fun. There will be snacks and drinks and various video game competitions. For youth in grades 6-12.

March 13

7 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder by T.A. Willberg. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.

March 27

7 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of The Widows by Jess Montgomery. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.