The Wagnalls Memorial Library strives to provide the best possible service for our community. We would like to hear from you! Do you have a great idea for a library program or service? What do you like about the library? What would you change? Click below to take our quick 5 minute community survey and be entered to win one of three $50 VISA gift cards.
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We are asking that everyone entering the building over the age of 2 wear a mask for the safety of everyone.
If you do not want to wear a mask or do not wish to come in during this high risk time, please call 614-837-4765 for lobby pickup.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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During this year's Fairfield County Foundation's 32 Hour Give, supporters of The Wagnalls Memorial Library donated $1,715.00. Fairfield County Foundation supplemented that donation with an additional $228.18 to bring our total raised to
$1,943.18
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Looking for something free to do with your family on a dreary January day?
We are pleased to be able to offer member-for-a-day passes that allow free admission to
- The National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
Please see "partnership passes" under "In-Library Resources" on our website for details.
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The library now offers circulating hot spots! Hot Spots allow patrons to connect their devices (Computer/Tablet/Game Devices) wirelessly to the internet without using a home Internet connection. Please visit our website for borrowing rules.
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LIBRARY BLOG
TALES FROM THE CASTLE
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Here, you’ll find behind-the-scenes information about past and upcoming programs, book recommendations, Wagnalls trivia, and the unique perspectives of our staff members as they take turns writing weekly blog entries. Visit our website to read our blog.
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No Mabel tour in January. Please join us on February 1st! |
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Mabel tours are now available at any time that the library is open! Use your phone's QR reader to scan the framed codes in the Memorial building to watch a video and learn about the history of each area you are standing in from Mabel herself! If you need a QR reader, please visit the circulation desk to borrow an iPad.
Learn about how and why our building was built, Mabel's famous friends and the history of the Wagnalls family.
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Back by popular demand! Starting in January, the library fairies have put together puzzles for you to solve in books scattered around the library! Complete the puzzles to earn a small fairy prize and be entered to win a big fairy prize. Visit each week in January for new puzzles! |
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For more information about any children's program, email Erin at evaughan@wagnalls.org or call 614-837-4765 ext 118.
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Adult Writing Workshop
$100
Four Saturday Workshops
January 15 - February 5
10am - 12pm
Want to learn how to write? Using the writing process, together we will explore and develop your writing. Whether you are interested in writing family history, memoir or fiction, this workshop is for you! You'll discuss writing process and evolving drafts, use short readings, write works-in-progress and receive feedback. In the series, you'll gain feedback through partners, small groups and individually with the instructor. People have stories hidden in their lives. Come learn how to create and produce your best writing of your story. Limited to 12 for maximum writing seminar.
About the instructor
Mary Danahey currently teaches English classes at the Ohio University Lancaster campus. Her graduate fellowship at Boston College included teaching writing and she fell in love with creating writing workshops. She is a published writer of articles, poems and fiction and is presently working on a short story collection. Mary has many years of teaching writing workshops and is eager to help aspiring writers tell their story.
Cash or check only. Register in the library.
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm in the Loft
Librarian Carol Gaal invites you to join her for a book club to be held one afternoon each month.
At our January meeting we will discuss Love Anthony by Lisa Genova.
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Tuesday, January 11th 6:30pm - 7:30pm in the Loft.
We read books written by local authors and then meet and discuss them with the local author themselves. Authors will provide free books for you to read and keep (while supplies last).
At our January meeting we will discuss The Magician's Sin by Alexander Thomas.
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Thursday, January 27, 7:00-8:00pm in the Loft.
We will be reading Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins.
To RSVP or for more information, email Lissie at mscherer@wagnalls.org
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Thursday, January 13, 7:00-8:00pm in the Loft.
We will be reading Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson.
To RSVP or for more information, email Lissie at mscherer@wagnalls.org
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WRITERS GROUP
Thursday, January 20 6:30-7:45pm in the Loft.
We meet monthly on the third Thursday of every month in the upper level of the Wagnalls Memorial Library.
This Writers Group is for current and future writers, and also for other interested persons.
For more information, contact Bill Sykes at bill.sykes@sbcglobal.net.
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COMING SOON!
Northstar Digital Literacy
Are you interested in learning basic computer skills needed to work, learn, and participate fully in daily life? There will be a variety of options, try one or complete them all!
Classes include:
Computer Basics
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Google Docs
Social Media
Career Search Skills
Your Digital Footprint
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If you need some assistance with your laptop, smart phone, tablet, Zoom or other application, our technology tutor can meet with you for free at a safe social distance.
Please call to make an appointment with Paula at 614-837-4765 x112.
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WAGNALLS COMMUNITY THEATER |
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Wagnalls Community Theatre invites you to an evening of improv comedy featuring Pickerington Comedy Take-Out. Featuring improv games that you may have seen on Who's Line Is It Anyway? Second City TV and Groundlings, this evening is sure to fill the Wagnalls auditorium with laughter. Masks will be required for this event.
Saturday January 8
7:30pm
Tickets are $15. Buy tickets HERE.
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Auditions are February 22 & 23
Click HERE to sign up to audition
Performance dates: May 13, 14 & 15
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NEW FOR 2022!
Thursday evening and Saturday morning fitness classes!
- All classes will be in the .
- No registration required.
- Pay night of class - cash or Venmo only
- Classes led by "Nat Zumba".
- Sponsored by the Mary Ann Johnston Fund.
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LAST CHANCE TO SEE OUR NORMAN ROCKWELL EXHIBIT! |
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The Wagnalls Memorial Library
150 E. Columbus Street
Lithopolis, Ohio 43136
(614) 837-4765
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