Library Matters. Read - Discover - Learn - Create. April In this issue of Library Matters... Muskingum County Library System

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1 Original artwork by Mary Ann Bucci Library Matters April 2015 page to stage...front page In this issue of Library your branch libraries...page 2 family your library...page 3 for your library...page 4 for your library...page 5 on your library...page 6 kudos...page 7 operation feed...back page 220 N. 5th St., Zanesville, Dresden Branch Library 816 Main St., Dresden, Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library 222 Main St., Duncan Falls, New Concord Branch Library 77 W. Main St., New Concord, Roseville Branch Library 41 N. Main St., Roseville, South Branch Library 2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville, Muskingum County Library System invites you to be our guest for a performance of the Zanesville Community Theatre production of proof by David Auburn 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play Sunday, April 2:30 p.m. Zanesville Community Theatre 940 Findley Avenue - Zanesville, Ohio Catherine has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, Robert. When he dies she has more than grief to deal with: there s her estranged sister, Claire, and Hal, a former student of her father s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that Robert left behind. And a further problem: how much of her father s madness or genius will Catherine inherit? After the curtain comes down, the cast and crew of the production will join us for a discussion of the play, their production, the characters and how they took proof from Page to Stage. Reservations are required, limited and free of charge. Contact the Reference Department at 740/ , ext. 116 or 132 for more information and to make your reservation. A monthly publication of your Muskingum County Library System Read - Discover - Learn - Create

2 @ your branc anch librar ary! DRESDEN BRANCH LIBRARY CREATE YOUR OWN BOOKMARK Children are invited to Celebrate National Library Week when they visit the Dresden Branch Library April Interested children will have the opportunity to make their own custom bookmark. We supply the materials - they provide their creativity! To register, call DUNCAN FALLS/PHILO BRANCH LIBRARY APRIL MAKE IT - TAKE IT FLOWER CRAFT Children are invited to make a flower craft to take home when visiting the library during April. They are welcome to make one to be displayed at the library as well! NEW CONCORD BRANCH LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION The Invention of Wings Wednesday, April 5:30 p.m. Set in 1803 Charleston, South Carolina, this novel begins with Sarah Grimke s eleventh birthday where she is given ownership of slave Hetty Handful Grimke. Participants will be loaned a free copy of the book. Registration is required, limited and free of charge. AMERICAN GIRL DOLL BOOK DISCUSSION KIT Tuesday, April 4 p.m. Students in grades 1-5 are invited to read and learn about Kit Kittredge. When her father s business closes due to the Great Depression forcing Kit to make changes in her life, she responds with resourcefulness. Participants will be loaned a free copy of the book. Registration is required, limited and free of charge. THE WILDS Tuesday, April 6 p.m. Experience an up close and personal adventure with exotic animals when The WIlds brings some animals to the library for this special presentation.this special program is sponsored by Cambridge Classic Ford. To register, call ROSEVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW Monday, April 5 p.m. Jim Davis, a gardener for 50 years, will cover topics such as soil preparation, pest and weed control, after the harvest, and preparing your garden for the next planting season. Registration is requested. CRAFT WORKSHOP Recycle - Repurpose - Reuse Monday, April 4 p.m. Area adults are invited to this fun afternoon program with Nicol Hafer from the Muskingum Soil & Water Distrct. Hafer will share recycling and repurposing tips. Registered participants will make a memo/photo holder frame to take home. To register, call CUPCAKE PIN CUSHION Monday, April 6 p.m. Cyrilla Smith will teach participants how to make their own pin cushion to take home. Registration is required and limited for this free program. To register, call

3 family your presents Auditorium Wednesday, April 6:30 p.m. Based on the 1908 children s tale by Kenneth Grahame, the peaceful lives of Mole and Rat are interrupted when Toad finds a new, exciting invention a motorcar! But this new trend turns to obsession, and the fate of Toad Hall hangs in the balance. Desperate, his friends enlist the help of the reclusive Badger, who lives deep in the Wild Wood. A classic story of friendship, keeping up with the times, and conquering one s fears, this new musical adaptation will take you on an adventure by the river that you ll never forget. This program is open to the public and sure to be enjoyed by all ages. Reservations are required and limited. Contact the Children s Department at 740/ , ext. 115 for more information and to make your free reservations today! Kids - get McIntire Library during April. Stop by the Childrens Desk when visiting the library and help us make decorations for spring. We provide all the supplies. Make one to take home and one for us to use to decorate the library to welcome Spring! No registration necessary. 3

4 for your library CIVIL WAR ODDITIES Chris Hart, Speaker Saturday, April 11 a.m. April marks the 150 year anniversary of the end of the Civil War. To mark this occasion, historian and Program Development Director at Roscoe Village, Chris Hart, will present a talk entitled Civil War Oddities. Hart will share and discuss some of the strange events and coincidences that occured during this epic four year battle. Included are tales of strange deaths, chance meetings, and unsolved mysteries. This program is a must for Civil War and history enthusiasts! Registration is requested for this free program. Contact the Reference Department for more information and to make your free reservations. Call 740/ , ext. 116 or 132 today! TEA AND TRANQUILITY Debra Knapke, Speaker Saturday, April 25 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Perhaps the ritual of tea time has been passed down to you through generations of family members who learned how to savor this time as a special respite in the day. Or maybe you are new to tea and are confused by all the options. In this workshop you ll learn how to observe the art of tea time as a break from routine that can be both relaxing and refreshing. Debra will share a presentation about the cultural aspects of the tea ceremony and describe how tea time can be used for conversation and/or quiet reflection. She ll also demonstrate how to properly brew a cup of tea. Participants are encouraged to bring their own favorite tea cup for this program. Reservations are required and limited. To make your free reservation, contact the Reference Department at 740/ , ext. 116 or 132. One Card - So Many Stories 4 Debra Knapke

5 for your library As Long as We Both Shall Love Karen Dunak, Author Thursday, April 6:30 p.m. Karen Dunak will discuss the post-world War II invention of what many people believe to be longstanding American wedding traditions. The real tradition, and the reason for the elaborate wedding s longevity as a cultural touchstone, is the personalization of the celebration. Couples of varied economic backgrounds, political persuasions, and cultural viewpoints have used the wedding to demonstrate views of their relationships, the nation, and their place as American citizens. Dunak is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Muskingum University and author of As Long as We Both Shall Love. Registration is requested and may be made by contacting the Reference Department at 740/ , ext. 116 or 132. Computer Classes available now free of your virtual library... muskingumlibrary.org AtoZ Databases is the ultimate database for Jobs, Businesses, Mailing Lists, Background & Criminal Search. Features include: Job Search and Resume Templates Free Mailing Lists and Sales Leads Genealogy Search Business Locator Find A Person New Homeowners Healthcare Professionals Estate, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits Planning with Michael T. Bryan Monday, April 6:30 p.m. Do you know how to protect up to one-half or more of your assets and still qualify for Medicaid? Do you know why you do not have to spend down all of your assets? Do you know how Veterans benefits can be used to help pay for health care costs? Do you know if your current estate plan is compatible with VA and Medicaid Planning? Find answers to these and many more questions at this informative session. Registration is requested for this free session and may be completed by contacting the Reference Department at 740/ , ext. 116 or Jobs Database Check this new resource out at muskingumlibrary.org. If you have questions or want assistance, don t hesitate to contact the Refernce 740/ , ext. 116 or 132. We ll be happy to schedule a one-on-one session to share this resource with you..

6 on your library during April APRIL National Poetry Month Inspiration for a poem can come from many sources including the immense variety of nature, life experience, ideas and the artwork of another. Sculpture Clay to the Third Power Carbon blending with Light And fine-grained mica Shaped by Brady s hands Across continents water and time HOFFMAN CHALLENGE Clothing & Accessories Carnegie Wing Gallery April 6-24 Open to the public Free of charge Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Display Cases Lobby Floral Paintings Kelly Stewart Pottery Brady Israel Kay Israel Turkish filbert (Corylus colurna) Large Wood Round currently on display on the main floor of John Mcintire Library courtesy of Muskingum Vally Park District A large wood round of a Turkish filbert tree is on temporary loan to the. This wood round is from a tree that was planted about 1942 by Kenneth and Jane Gale. As the tree grew it became an outstanding specimen and was formally recognized as the largest Turkish filbert in Ohio in 2008 being 61 tall and 35 in diameter. The wood round contains about 75 annual growth rings, showing that the tree was a seedling in about The library system sincerely appreciates this opportunity to display and share the wood cut with the public at. 6

7 kudos If you are interested in learning more about how you can commemorate an event, occasion or special person in your life or make a memorial tribute at the Muskingum County Library System, contact Blair Tom, 220 N. 5th Street, Zanesville, OH 43701, 740/ , ext. 131, blair@muskingumlibrary.org. Bestow A Book In Memory of Thomas Barker Dan & Susan Durant, Chris Turner In Memory of Lloyd Whitey Barnes Cheryl Lescalleet In Memory of Linda Brown Betty Wiechert In Memory of Ron Garland Bill and Pat Watson In Memory of Jane Hodges Clay and Alice Graham In Honor of Emma s 3rd Birthday Nana and Grandad In Memory of Dan Hennessey Clay and Alice Graham Book Store Main Level Featuring a wide selection of gently used books at bargain prices! Open to the Public Hours of Operation Tuesday 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 noon Now open at 10 a.m. for your convenience! In Honor of Debbie Kessler Clay and Alice Graham In Memory of Donna Randles Clay and Alice Graham Zanesville Daybreak Rotary In Honor of: Bill Factor, Yvonne Factor, Eric Heins, Shala Steinman, Dana Matz, Rody Davies, Kristi Davies, Laine Snyder, David Mitzel, Matt Boyd, Dixie Wyler, Bruce Barclay, James L. McLaughlin, Jeff Radde, Holly Voltz, Joni White, Courtney Cordray, Ed Mulholland, Mike Drake, Mary G. Swope, Eva Sieber, Tom Sieber, David Kott, Jenifer Cushman, James William Stubbins, Mark Fleegle, Mike Jacoby, Paul Brown Thanks... to AAUW Zanesville Branch for their donation of 6 subscriptions to Kiki Magazine - one for each Muskingum County Library System location. 7 Congratulations The following Library Associates received commendations for providing Exceptional Library Experiences for library customers: Rob Cook, Roxanne Dalrymple, Kathy Denton, Walter Kreis, Sherry Nicholas, and Joanne Stemm. Library Associate Service Anniversaries April 2015 Greg Blair - 3 years Leandra Leffel - 26 years Chip Slack - 26 years Enliven A Library In Memory of Alice Mauk Blair Tom

8 Muskingum County Library System 220 N. 5th Street Zanesville, OH Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage P A I D Permit No. 774 Zanesville, OH Change Service Requested OPERATION FEED Your 6 public libraries in Muskingum County invite you to support Operation Feed when you visit the library during April. Boxes for your donations of canned and dry food items for Operation Feed are available at all 6 libraries during the month of April. Some critically needed items include soup, tuna and canned meat, canned fruit, canned spaghetti and sauce, boxed meals, and macaroni and cheese. National Library Week April Read - Discover - Learn - Create Experience your 6 public libraries in Muskingum County!