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The next chapter Winter & Spring 2022 Elyria Public Library System Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE 2 A Note from the Director 3 Tax Prep & Author Fair 4-5 West River 6-7 Central 8 Keystone 9 South 10 Outreach 11 Library Friends 12 Special Services www. e lyr i al i brary. org Dear Friends Jennifer Starkey Warm regards, UPCOMING CLOSINGS Staff Training Friday, Apri l 29 Memorial Day Monday, May 30 2 Thank you to the community, the staff of the Elyria Public Library System, and the Board of Trustees for a warm welcome in December as your new library director. I am truly honored to be a steward of this wonderful public treasure that is your library system. I am a long-time Elyrian who moved to Ohio from Michigan in 2008. I started my library career in public libraries in 2002 at the Information Desk at the Ann Arbor District Library. I worked in academic libraries most recently, at Oberlin College Library for 9 years and since 2017 at the Kelvin Smith Library of Case Western Reserve University in a leadership role. Coming back to public librarianship feels like returning full circle to what drew me to libraries in the first place – the opportunity to use my energy to serve my community and lift people up. A little about me personally: I have two daughters, Fiona and Annabel who are in middle school in the Elyria Schools, and a wonderful partner, Walt, who makes us all laugh and who can fix just about anything. We have always been regular library users because my girls love to read, especially graphic novels. We enjoy outdoor life, camping, hiking, biking, and I’m into fitness – I like running, and I love the variety I get in CrossFit workouts. I also love to read memoirs and to get book recommendations. In my first few weeks of learning and listening, I have seen examples of the tremendous accomplishments of our staff; stories of people whose lives were impacted by visiting one of our libraries and asking for help; the love of books and learning that our staff shares at story times or preschool visits; all of the work behind the scenes to host informative programs, keep our spaces clean and inviting, and get books and media into people’s hands. We have an amazing team of people who care deeply about their work, and I can not wait to see what we can accomplish together in the coming years! I would like to invite you to come and enjoy what we have to offer and spend time in our beautiful spaces. Books are still our “bread and butter,” and yet we have so much more, from meeting rooms, cozy places to relax or be productive, technology to help you get business done, a slate of wonderful programs to inform and delight you and your families, and we even have board games, sewing machines and tools you can borrow. I’m excited to get started building upon the work of my predecessor, Lyn Crouse, and to imagine the future of our libraries!

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KIDS Story Time Stars Mondays, Jan. 10 - Mar. 7 & Mar. 28 - May 16 @ 10:30 a.m. | Ages 5 & Under Join us weekly for stories, songs, and crafts! Preschool Pals Wednesdays, Jan. 12 - Mar. 9 & Mar. 30 - May 18 @ 10:30 a.m. | Ages 5 & Under Join us for this weekly interactive program that includes stories, songs andmore! Chess Club 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, Feb. 2 - May 18 @ 6 - 7 p.m. | Ages 10 - 17 This club is for those who know the basics of chess and are ready to play in an informal setting. Chess games supplied. Registration required for each session. After-School Gaming 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, Feb. 3 - May 19 @ 3 - 5 p.m. | Ages 17 & Under Play by yourself or bring your friends to our Teen Lounge for these gaming sessions! Beginners are welcome. Kids Craft: Valentines Day Monday, Feb. 14 | All Day All Ages Stop by the children’s room anytime for Valentine’s Day crafting fun. Homeschool STEM: Amazing Architecture 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 1 p.m. | Ages 8 - 14 Explore a different aspect of architecture with hands-on activities. Registration is required. Feb. 15: Geodesic Domes Mar. 15: DaVinci’s Self- Supporting Bridge Apr. 19: Awesome Arches May 17: Earthquake Engineering Lego Club Select Wednesdays, Feb. 16 • Mar. 16 • Apr. 27 • May 18 @ 4 - 5 p.m. | Ages 5 - 12 Drop in to show off your Lego building skills and creativity! Pajama Story Time Select Wednesdays, Feb. 23 • Mar. 23 • Apr. 27 • May 25 @ 6:30 p.m. | Ages 6 & Under Wear your pajamas if you’d like for our family story time! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and even have a bedtime snack. Registration is required. LEGO Olympics Saturday, Mar. 12 @ 2 p.m. Ages 6+ Celebrate the Winter Olympics! Compete in team events and see who comes out on top. Registration is required. Cookies and Milk Story Time Friday, Mar. 18 @ 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 & Under Have a yummy time with stories, songs, crafts, and a cookie snack! Registration is required. Kids Craft: National Pet Day Monday, Apr. 11 | All Day All Ages It’s National Pet Day! Stop into the children’s room for cute animal crafts all day long. Mother’s Day Muffins Saturday, May 7 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ages 12 & Under Bring your mom, grandma, or other grown-up for a breakfast snack and a craft! Registration is required. Sunshine Story Time Friday, May 27 @ 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 & Under It’s almost summertime! Join us for a sunny story time with stories, songs, crafts, and a snack! Registration is required. FAMILY Family Craft Time Select Dates & Times Below Ages 6 & Up Make a craft with an adult in your life. Registration is required. Feb. 5 @ 2 p.m.: Marbled Paper Valentines Apr. 12 @ 6 p.m.: Scrabble Tile Wall Art Let’s Light Up the Night Luminarias: Crafting Session Saturday, Feb. 12 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All Ages Make your luminaria for Let’s Light Up the Night celebration! See below. Registration required. Hershey’s Kiss Taste Test Tuesday, Feb. 15 @ 6 p.m. All Ages Taste some fun Kiss flavors, learn a little about the history of the Hershey’s Kiss, and make a simple Kiss craft. Spring Spectacular! Wednesday, Mar. 22 @ 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | All Ages Drop into the children’s room to celebrate the arrival of spring with crafts and activities. Family Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, Mar. 24 @ 6 p.m. Ages 12 & Up Play D&D with the whole family in a short fantasy adventure. Registration is required. Jungle Terry’s Traveling Zoo Friday, Apr. 22 @ 1 p.m. | All Ages Pick up your free ticket beginning March 21 for this fun animal show. Star Wars Day Wednesday, May 4 @ 12 - 7 p.m. | All Ages Celebrate Star Wars Day in the children’s room with Star Wars crafts and activities. May the 4th be with you! World Turtle Day Monday, May 23 | All Day All Ages Visit Joe the turtle to celebrate all things turtle with fun crafts all day long! Plus, special visits from Booker the library mascot at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. WEST RIVER 4

TEEN Teen Dungeons & Dragons 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month, except Mar. 24 @ 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. | Ages 12 - 17 Have fun with new and old friends in a fantasy adventure of your own making. Registration required. Drawing Workshop 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Ages 10 - 17 Practice sketching and learn new artistic skills. ADULTS Crochet Collective 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month, Feb. - May @ 6 - 7 p.m. Join fellow crocheters, of all skill levels, as we talk and stitch! Show off your projects, share patterns, learn a new stitch, and have fun. Please bring your own hooks and yarn. Classic Movie Matinee 1st Monday of the month, @ 1 p.m. Drop in and enjoy a matinee showing of select classic films. Feb. 7: West Side Story Mar. 7: All About Eve Apr. 4: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid May 2: Some Like it Hot Nonfiction Book Club 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 6 - 7 p.m. Join our book club for nonfiction fans and read a narrative nonfiction book that we will discuss together. Registration is required. Feb. 9: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach Mar. 6: Educated by Tara Westover Apr. 13: Crying in H-Mart by Michelle Zauner May 15: Yours Cruelly, Elvira by Cassandra Peterson Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Mondays, Feb. 7 - May 23 @ 10 - 11 a.m. (no class on 4/4) Easy to learn, enjoyable, and healthy exercise with Michael Stadul! Open to all ability levels. Wear comfortable clothing; registration is required. The PageTurners Book Group 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6 - 7 p.m. Join us for a new book club highlighting your favorite fiction reads. Copies will be reserved for you. Registration is required. Feb. 10: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Mar. 10: Lock Every Door by Riley Sager Apr. 14: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett May 12: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict 1194 West River Road North Elyria, Ohio 44035 440.324.2270 Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Sunday: Closed Game Night 2nd Monday of the month Feb. 14 • Mar. 14 • Apr. 11 • May 9 @ 5:30 - 7 p.m. We supply the games, you bring the friends and competition! Let’s Light Up the Night: Valentine Luminarias Tuesday, Feb. 15 | All Day See below left. Tasting Tuesdays 2nd Tuesday of the month, Feb 15 - May 10 @ 5:30 p.m. See below. Tea and Tales: An Adult Story Time 3rd Wednesday of the month, Feb. 16 • Mar. 16 • Apr. 20 • May 18 @ 2 p.m. A story time for adults where we read a short story and have a fun, lively discussion to follow. Tea and coffee are served. Crafting on a Budget 3rd Monday of the month, Feb. 21 • Mar. 21 • Apr. 18 • May 16 @ 2 & 5:30 p.m. Make friends and a craft. It’s so much fun we do it twice a day! Registration is required. Genealogy Workshop 4th Tuesday of the month, Feb. 22 - May 24 @ 6 - 7 p.m. Share your experience and research tips with fellow enthusiasts. Use the library’s resources to work on your family tree. Open to new and experienced genealogists. Registration is required. Pottery at the Library Select Dates @ 5 - 6:45 p.m. Anne Jesse of the Elyria Arts Council will be in to instruct a two-part pottery program! This program provides our patrons the opportunity to shape and glaze their own pinch pot. Registration is required, as supplies are limited. Mar. 22: The Making Session Apr. 5: The Glazing Session Identifying Mushrooms Wednesday, Apr. 6 @ 5:30 p.m. Erika Lyon of the OSU Extension will present a program on mushroom identification and foraging. Registration is required. 6-Word Story Contest Mar. 1 - Apr. 6 | All Branches Write a 6-word story to be voted on. Awards will be given! Annual Library Week Tea Friday, Apr. 8 @ 1 p.m. See cover. Our Little World Alpacas Wednesday, Apr. 20 @ 4:30 p.m. Our Little World Alpacas is back on the lawn. Stop by and learn a bit about alpacas, and if you’re lucky you can pet one- they’re so fluffy! A History of Bonsai Thursday, May 12 @ 6 p.m. Daniel White from the Black River Bonsai Society will present the care and history of bonsais. Registration is required. 5

KIDS Baby Play and Learn Tuesdays, Jan. 11 - Mar. 8 & Mar. 29 - May 17 @ 6 p.m. Ages 0 - 36 months This program is for our youngest library friends. Come for stories, rhymes, and songs, stay for play! Ready-to-Read Preschool Storytime Thursdays, Jan. 13 - Mar. 10 & Mar. 31 - May 19 @ 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 - 5 Help your child get ready for preschool with crafts, stories, singing, and rhyming! No session on Apr. 21 & May 5. Tween STEAM Drop-In Feb. 9 • Mar. 9 • Apr. 13 • May 11 @ 3 - 5 p.m. | Ages 7 - 12 Learn and create using different elements of science, technology, engineering, art, and even mathematics. Kids Create! Feb. 26 • Mar. 26 • Apr. 30 • May 28 @ 2 - 4 p.m. | All Ages Drop in any time between 2 and 4 p.m. for a new craft every month! Kids Pollinator Gardening Saturday, Apr. 30 @ 2 p.m. Ages 6 - 12 Learn about the importance of pollinators and prepare a plant to support them! Registration is required. May Flowers Watercolor Lesson With Lisha Saturday, May 7 @ 2 p.m. All Ages Bring the whole family to take an introductory watercolor lesson. Registration is required. TEEN Teen Gaming Fridays @ 3 - 5 p.m. Saturdays @ 1 - 5 p.m. Ages 12 - 18 Show off your skills at the Teen Lounge! A variety of games are available. Beginners welcome. DIY Teen Snacks Feb. 1 • Mar. 1 • Apr. 5 • May 3 @ 5 p.m. | Ages 12 - 18 Experiment with flavors and discover your new favorite treat or gross out your friends with horrible combinations! Registration required. Anti-Valenteens Friday, Feb. 11 @ 3:30 p.m. Ages 11 - 18 Celebrate Valentine’s day with voodoo dolls and candy! Teen Manga Meet-Up Friday, May 13 @ 3:30 p.m. Ages 11 - 18 Manga fans unite! Meet up to talk about your favorite books, enjoy some themed snacks, and more! ADULTS Handmade Cards Workshop Feb. 3 • Mar. 3 • Apr. 7 • May 5 @ 6 p.m. Create a different handmade card every month! Registration is required. Beginner Computer Classes: Afternoon Sessions Feb. 4 • Mar. 4 • Apr. 1 • May 5 @ 2 p.m. Get in-person help on basic personal computer tasks such as searching the internet, email, and Word documents. Registration is required. Yoga Saturdays, Feb. 5 - May 21 (No session on Apr. 9 & May 14) @ 10 a.m. | Ages 15+ Start the weekend off right with a yoga session. Beginners are welcome! Registration is required. Resume Workshop Feb. 8 • Mar. 8 • Apr. 12 • May 10 @ 4 - 6 p.m. Discuss resume formatting, language, and standards with a professional resume coach. Registration required. Moment of Zen: Coloring 2nd Thursday of the Month, Feb. 10 - May 12 @ 6 p.m. Take time out to relax with our adult coloring program! Registration is required. Science Fiction Single Feature Feb. 16 • Mar. 23 • Apr. 20 • May 18 @ 5:30 p.m. Join us for Sci-Fi’s iconic movies of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and more! Crafter-Hours 3rd Thursday of the Month, Feb. 17 - May 19 @ 6 p.m. Practice your creative skills with a new craft every month! Registration is required. Classic Movie Matinee 3rd Friday of the Month, Feb. 18 - May 20 @ 2 p.m. Join us for a classic movie! Moment of Zen: Fiber Arts 3rd Saturday of the Month, Feb. 19 - May 21 @ 3 p.m. Take time out to relax and try knitting, crocheting, or finger weaving. Introductory lessons will be available for beginners. Watercolor Class 3rd Monday of the Month, Feb. 21 - Apr. 18 @ 6 p.m. Learn about the art of watercolors with instructor Lisha! Registration is required. Resume One-On-One 4th Tuesday of the Month, Feb. 22 - May 24 @ 4 - 6 p.m. Schedule your twentyminute appointment to discuss resumes one-on-one with an advisor. Registration is required. Shelf-Awareness: Fiction Book club Feb. 23 • Mar. 30 • Apr. 27 • May 25 @ 6 p.m. Gather monthly to discuss a book selected by the group! Registration is required. Rest & Refresh: Restorative Yoga Feb. 24 • Mar. 24 • Apr. 28 @ 6 - 7:30 p.m. These smaller yoga sessions (10 attendees max) will provide one-one-one instruction that focuses on holding poses for longer periods of time to help with relaxation and restoring your inner balance. Registration is required. Beginner Computer Classes: Evening Sessions Feb. 28 • Mar. 28 • Apr. 25 • May 30 @6 p.m. Get in-person help on basic personal computer tasks such as searching the internet, email, and Word documents. Registration is required. Krav Maga Self-Defense Workshop Saturday, Mar. 19 @ 2 p.m. Learn how to defend yourself using the art of Krav Maga! Registration is required. Gardening With Native Plants Saturday, Apr. 23 @ 2 p.m. Learn about the art of gardening with native plants. Registration is required. Cats in the Stacks Thursday, Apr. 28 @ 2 - 4 p.m. See right. CENTRAL 6

211 Second St. Elyria, Ohio 44035 440.323.5747 Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Sunday: Closed 7

KIDS P.J. Story Time Tuesdays, Jan. 11 - Mar. 8 & Mar. 29 - May 17 @ 6:15 p.m. Ages 0 - 5 This weekly story time prepares your little one for bed. Lego Club Tuesdays @ 4 - 5 p.m. | Ages 4+ Join us every Tuesday for fun Lego challenges. Mornings on the Go Story Time Wednesdays, Jan. 12 - Mar. 9 & Mar. 30 - May 18 @ 10 a.m. Ages 0 - 5 Add the library to your morning routine when you join us for this weekly story time. STEAM Challenge Select Dates @ 4:15 - 5 p.m. Ages 6 - 12 These projects combine science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics, but most importantly: FUN! Registration is required. Feb. 3: Stormy Sea in a Bottle Mar. 10: Leprechaun Traps Apr. 7: Bee Habitat May 5: Simple Machines Ozobot Obstacle Courses Friday, Feb. 18 @ 1:30 - 3 p.m. Ages 8+ Can you code your Ozobot to speed through the course? Come test your coding skills and find out! Spring Break Spectacular Mar. 21 - 25 | Ages 5+ See left sidebar. Fairy Tale Preschool Party Wednesday, Mar. 23 @ 10 a.m. Ages 0 - 5 Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character and join us for a fairy tale party. Registration is required. Ramona Day Tuesday, Apr. 12 | All Day Ages 5+ Celebrate Beverly Cleary’s birthday with a craft kit; while supplies last. FAMILY Family Coloring Club 4th Saturday of the month, @ 1 - 3 p.m. | All Ages Join us montly for our family coloring club. Interactive Family Movie Friday, Apr. 15 @ 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | All Ages Get silly with some scenes from the Disney movie Luca. Registration is required. Craft Day: Kaleidoscopes Mar. 21 | All Day | All Ages Look at the world around you through a fun colorful lens with handmade kaleidoscopes! TEEN Cupcake Wars Monday, Feb. 21 @ 3 - 4 p.m. Ages 11+ Can you beat the competition and make the best cupcake? Sign up and find out! Registration is required. Cookie and Canvas Painting Party Friday, Mar. 25 @ 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Ages 12 - 18 Come in and enjoy a snack while we learn how to paint on canvas. Registration is required. Upcycle Flip Flops Thursday, Apr. 14 @ 4:15 p.m. Ages 12 - 18 Get your flip flops ready for summer. Learn how to turn your old ones into new ones! Registration is required. ADULT Gardening Do’s Select Dates @ 6:30 p.m. See left sidebar. DIY Decor 2nd Monday of the Month @ 6:30 p.m. Come and create your very own home decor! Registration is required. Feb. 14: Spring Blocks Mar. 14: Clothespin Wreath Apr. 11: Burlap Art May 9: Ombre Vases Book Nook Select Dates @ 6:30 p.m. Join us monthly for a book discussion with friends old and new. Stop on in to pick up a copy of this month’s book. Registration is required. Feb. 21: The Wives by Tarryn Fisher Mar. 21: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Apr. 18: All By Myself, Alone by Mary Higgins Clark May 16: TBD Stitch and Share Feb. 28, Mar. 28, Apr. 25, May 23 @ 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Bring your current knitting, cross-stitching, crocheting, or hand-quilting project to work on while sharing tips and ideas with friends. KEYSTONE Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Sunday: Closed 133 East Commerce Drive LaGrange, OH 44050 440.322.0119 8

SOUTH Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Sunday: Closed 340 15th Street Elyria, OH 44035 440.322.0190 KIDS Slime Time Feb. 8 • Mar. 15 • Apr. 26 • May 10 @ 4 p.m. | Ages 8+ Time to get slimy! Make a different slime each month. Registration required. Kindness Quilt Thursday, Feb. 17 @ 4 p.m. Ages 6 - 12 See sidebar on right. Shimmery Shamrock Party Thursday, Mar. 10 @ 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 - 5 Don your green and join us for all things rainbows and shamrocks. Registration is required. Tuesday Tots Story Time Tuesdays, Mar. 29 - May 17 @ 11 a.m. | Ages 0 - 5 Sing, dance, and have tons of fun at toddler story time. Elephant and Piggie Party Thursday, Apr. 28 @ 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 - 5 Do you love the Elephant and Piggie books? Join us for a fun Elephant and Piggie themed adventure! Registration is required. Mother’s Day Flowerpots Thursday, May 5 @ 4 p.m. Ages 6 - 12 Surprise someone special with a cute decorated flowerpot. Registration is required. FAMILY Bubble Gum Day Friday, Feb. 4 | All Day Come celebrate all things bubble gum today with fun crafts and activities. Giant Valentines Monday, Feb. 14 @ 12 - 6 p.m. Celebrate love by making giant valentines for family and friends! Fairy Tale Day Saturday, Feb. 26 | All Day Come celebrate Tell A Fairy Tale Day with fun activities and craft stations! Girl Power Tuesday, Mar. 8 @ 6 p.m. Celebrate International Women’s Day with girl power themed crafts. Registration is required. Pi Day Taste Test Monday, Mar. 14 @ 4 p.m. Come celebrate Pi Day by voting on your favorite flavors and learning some new recipes. Book Tasting Thursday, Apr. 7 @ 4 p.m. Come make some simple book themed snacks to celebrate National Library Week. Registration is required. Jellybean Taste Test Monday, Apr. 18 @ 1 - 4 p.m. Bring the family to compare flavors and discover your new favorite! While supplies last. Giant Pizza Party Wednesday, Apr. 20 @ 2 p.m. See right sidebar. Earth Day Birthday Friday, Apr. 22 | All Day Celebrate our Earth with crafts and exploration stations. TEEN Tween Time Thursdays Feb. 10 • Mar. 17 • Mar. 31 • Apr. 14 • May 12 @ 4:30 p.m. Ages 8 - 12 Come create cool crafts and more at the library. Mix-It-Up Select Dates @ 4 p.m. Ages 13+ Learn basic blender skills and make some tasty treats. Registration is required. Feb. 22: HEART-y Smoothies Mar. 22: Shamrock Shakes Apr. 12: Edible Cookie Dough May 3: Salsa ADULT Chocolate Treats Wednesday, Feb. 16 @ 6 p.m. Create chocolate treats to sweeten your day! Registration is required. Neighborhood Book Chats Feb. 23 • Mar. 23 • Apr. 27 • May 11 @ 12:30 p.m. Bring a lunch and join us as we chat about books, both old favorites and new releases. St. Patrick’s Beaded Garland Wednesday, Mar. 2 @ 6 p.m. Paint a festive wooden beaded garland. Registration is required. All About E-Books Thursday, Mar. 3 @ 1 p.m. Bring your digital devices and learn all about borrowing and using ebooks. Paint a Peep Wednesday, Apr. 6 @ 6 p.m. Paint & decorate a giant peep cutout for spring. Registration is required. 9

OUTREACH IN-PERSON PROGRAMS Storybook Stroll Story Time 2nd Monday of the Month @ 10:30 a.m. | All Ages See image below. Mondays at the Rec 3rd Monday of the Month @ 11 a.m. Seniors, join us at the Elyria Parks South Rec Center for a rotating monthly program including trivia, art, history discussions, and more! Books and Bikes 2nd Saturday of the month, May - Oct. @ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Bring your bike because this monthly discussion group will start off with a 5-mile ride from the West River Branch Library to the Day’s Dam picnic area of the Black River Reservation. Once there, we will discuss the month’s reading and finish off the program with a ride back to the library! Discussion books can be picked up at the West River Branch Library. May 14: A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson ONLINE PROGRAMS EPLS Virtual Story Time First Thursday of the month Ages 0 - 5 Tune in once a month for a virtual story time on the EPLS YouTube channel. Maybe you’ll even see your favorite librarian! Teen Comic Book Club Select Dates @ 4 p.m. Ages 12 - 18 Join us in an online video chat to discuss a different comic book every month. Registration is required to receive the link for the video chat. Feb. 2: Hotel Dare by Terry Blas Mar. 2: Batman and Robin Vol. 1: Batman Reborn by Grant Morrison Apr. 6: Stranger Things: Science Camp by Jody Houser Home Comforts Book Club First Monday of the Month @ 5:45 p.m. | Adults Enjoy this virtual book club from the comfort of your own home. Each month, we will pick a new title to read and discuss. Registration is required to receive access to the link for the book club meeting. Feb. 7: Julie & Julia by Julie Powell Mar. 7: Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes by Phoebe Robinson Apr. 4: The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern May 2: When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McClain March Madness Reading Challenge Mar. 1 - 31 | All Ages Log your daily reading at elyria. beanstack.org for a chance to win a prize! Garford Arts Fest 2021 Saturday, October 23 The Garford Arts Fest focuses on local arts and crafts- from BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE 10 With the bookmobile back on the road and open to the community, we are planning on adding more stops in order to reach every part of our community. The dates below are for February, but be sure to check our website monthly for updated schedules. Tuesday, February 1 @ 1 p.m. Twin Lakes 42660 Albrecht Rd. Elyria, OH 44035 Wednesday, February 9 @ 3 p.m. Kensington Square 535 S. Abbe Rd. Elyria, OH 44035 Tuesday, February 15 @ 3:15 p.m. West Ridge Green 9235 W. Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH 44035 Wednesday, February 23 @ 1 p.m. Westway Gardens 731 Infirmary Rd. Elyria, OH 44035

11 FRIENDS The Friends of the Elyria Public Library would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who volunteered to make the Farewell to Central Book Sale a success. Also, thank you to the community for support of the sale. We are grateful for your continued support of the Friends and dedication to our library. Dates to Remember Want to be a Friend? There’s no better time than now! Applications are available on the Elyria Public Library System website at https://bit.ly/3d3GDSQ. Your membership helps support the library. Dues are tax deductible. Donation Drop-Off Day 1st Friday of the Month 1 - 3 p.m. 1219 Taylor St., Elyria You may also take donations to our Central, South, and West River branches during regular library hours. Your contributions are appreciated! Donation Sorting 1st & Last Friday of the Month 1 - 4 p.m. 1219 Taylor St., Elyria Never sorted before? No problem! We have experienced sorters/Friends members available to help you learn the process.

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