April 2018 A m o n t h l y p u b l i c a t i o n o f y o u r M u s k i n g u m C o u n t y L i b r a r y S y s t e m Tuesday, April 17 @ 6:30 pm John McIntire Library Auditorium Join us for an evening of zany fun! The one and only Mr. Pickles will entertain us with his unique blend of magic, music, and ventriloquism. Don t miss this night of family fun. It s a really big dill and we relish the idea of you attending. OK, we ll stop...but make sure to reserve your free seats online at muskingumlibrary.org or by calling the Youth Services Desk at 740.453.0391, ext. 115. John McIntire Library 220 N. 5th St., Zanesville, 453.0391 Dresden Branch Library 816 Main St., Dresden, 754.1003 Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library 222 Main St., Duncan Falls, 674.7100 New Concord Branch Library 77 W. Main St., New Concord, 826.4184 Roseville Branch Library 41 N. Main St., Roseville, 697.0237 South Branch Library 2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville, 454.1511 John McIntire Library Mon-Thu: 9:30 am - 8 pm Fri & Sat: 9:30 am - 6 pm Sun: 1-5 pm (Sep-May) Branch Libraries Mon-Thu: 9:30 am - 8 pm Fri: 9:30 am - 6 pm Sat: 10 am - 2 pm visit us online @ www.muskingumlibrary.org
mall talk Swith pillman The community has spoken and we have responded. Your Muskingum County Library campuses will be smoke-free starting on May 1, 2018. Smoking inside the library was banned in 1993 when the Zanesville Health Department passed a Clean Air Resolution. Twenty-five years later, we are instituting smoke-free library campuses at all six locations. We ask our patrons to not smoke on library property. This includes our library buildings, our parking lots, our green spaces, our entrances, and any location considered library property. We ve teamed up with the Muskingum County Health Department to help us implement our new smoking cessation initiative. According to the Health Department, 22.2% of Muskingum County residents smoke and 15.5% teens smoke. There are many health benefits to becoming smoke-free. 1. Lowers the risk of heart disease and heart attacks 2. Significantly reduces your risk of cancer 3. Lowers cholesterol levels 4. Stops irreversible lung damage and prevents emphysema 5. Strengthens your immune system to fight off illnesses 6. Improves night vision 7. Protects your skin from premature aging Beyond the health benefits, you can save money. A patron recently told me that he saved over $2,000 last year just by not buying cigarettes. The Library wishes to provide the most pleasant, healthy, vibrant, and welcoming environment possible. In order to do this, we ask our patrons to respect our new smoke-free campus policy. Together, we will all reap the benefits. Thank you, Jennifer Smoking Cessation Resources: 1. Rambo Memorial Health Center s FREE smoking cessation program for Muskingum County residents. rambomemorialhealthcenter.org or 740.452.5401 2. The Ohio Quitline offers counseling and nicotine replacement therapies 800.784.8669 Stop by the MCLS table at the C.A.S.S. M.I.N.D. Academy s Autism Awareness Month 5K Walk/Run Zane State College Saturday, April 14th from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Visit cassmind.org or call 740.487.1347 for more information. 2
DISCOVER @ your branch libraries Dresden Branch Library LEGO Day Tuesday, April 3 @ 3:00 p.m. Kids are invited to spend an afternoon with their friends at the Dresden Branch Library creating LEGO masterpieces. All creations will be displayed at the library! All materials will be provided. Celebrate National Library Week April 8~14 Hey kids! Celebrate National Library Week with us when you visit the Dresden Branch Library and create your own bookmark to take home. Be sure to check out our book displays too! No registration is needed. Earth Day Craft Tuesday, April 17 @ 6:00 p.m. In honor of Earth Day 2018, kids are invited to make a fun craft using recycled materials. Activity sheets will also be available the week leading up to Earth Day on April 22. Yarn Bowl Craft Tuesday, April 24 @ 6:00 p.m. Our very own Beth Brown will be showing area adults how to use yarn to create a charming bowl at this fun craft program. Adult Coloring Friday, April 27 @ 3:00 p.m. Join your friends at the Dresden Branch Library for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. You are welcome to bring your own art supplies or to use those provided. We hope to see you there! Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library Doodlebug Club More Watercolor Fun Monday, April 9 @ 4:30 p.m. All skill levels are invited to this fun session where we will learn and share painting techniques and projects. Genealogy Workshop with Debbie Deal Monday, April 9 @ 6:00 p.m. Genealogists of all interest levels are invited to this open session where Debbie Deal will share her knowledge and vast genealogy library. Recyclable Flower Pots Monday, April 16 @ 5:30 p.m. Kids grades K-5 are invited to help us celebrate Earth Day with this fun program led by Rebecca Burch. We will plant seeds in our own flower pots crafted from wallpaper. Crafty! Human Trafficking Monday, April 23 @ 6:00 p.m. Lilly Paisley, creator of Anchored for Justice, will discuss the issues surrounding human trafficking. Participants are encouraged to bring packages of socks and underwear for use in blessing bags. Book Discussion The Sweet By and By by Todd Johnson Monday, April 30 @ 4:30 p.m. Join us to discuss this heartwarming novel about five women whose stories might just change the way you think about friendship, forgiveness, and life. Registered participants will be loaned a copy of the book. or by calling 754.1003 3 or by calling 674.7100
EXPERIENCE @ your branch libraries New Concord Branch Library Roseville Branch Library American Girl Book Discussion Nanea by Erin Falligant Tuesday, April 10 @ 4:00 p.m. All ages are invited to read and discuss Nanea s adventures in 1942 Honolulu. Registered participants will be loaned a copy of the book. Book Discussion Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Wednesday, April 11 @ 5:30 p.m. Eleanor Oliphant struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she s thinking. Meeting two other loners, however, may help to rescue each of them from lives of isolation. Registered participants will be loaned a copy of the book. Spring Stencil Craft Thursday, April 5 @ 6:00 p.m. Rebecca Callihan joins us to demonstrate how to stencil a spring scene onto fabric that can then be used for a wall hanging or small pillow. All materials will be provided. Make It ~ Take Craft Wednesday, April 18 @ 6:00 p.m. Adults and young adults are invited to make a fun spring craft. All materials will be provided. Waves on Wheels from the Newport Aquarium Tuesday, April 24 @ 6:00 p.m. Families won t want to miss this special program all about penguins. The Newport Aquarium will be bringing live African penguins and animal artifacts to share with lucky attendees. Color Me Happy Thursday, April 19 @ 3:00 p.m. Come de-stress with your friends at the Roseville Branch Library as we spend a relaxing afternoon coloring and visiting. You are welcome to bring your own art supplies or to use those provided. Garden Succulents Thursday, April 26 @ 6:00 p.m. Master gardener Kathy Mohler will share tips on using succulents in the garden. Participants will then create their own container garden. All materials will be provided. or by calling 826.4184 4 Human Trafficking Thursday, April 26 @ 6:00 p.m. Lilly Paisley, creator of Anchored for Justice, will discuss the issues surrounding human trafficking. Participants are encouraged to bring packages of socks and underwear for use in blessing bags. or by calling 697.0237
South Branch Library Adult Coloring Club Monday, April 2 @ 5:00 p.m. Join your friends at the South Branch Library for a relaxing evening of coloring and conversation. You are welcome to bring your own art supplies or to use those provided. We hope you ll join us! Yarn Monsters Tuesday, April 10 @ 5:00 p.m. Children are invited to join us as we make cute little monsters using yarn. All materials will be provided. Reptiles and Amphibians Monday, April 16 @ 5:00 p.m. Families are invited to join Nicole Hafer from the Muskingum County Soil Conservation District to learn more about the interesting reptiles and amphibians that live here in Ohio. All My Garden Guests Are Wild Wednesday, April 18 @ 6:00 p.m. Ohio Nature Education presents this program for adults where Mrs. Van will be discussing the options and benefits of making your landscape wildlife friendly. Book and Bake Sale Saturday, April 21, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Friends of the South Branch Library will be holding a sale of gently used books, tasty baked goods, and more to benefit programs at the branch. Good Reads Book Club A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Patrons are invited to read and share their thoughts about this engaging novel about how a cranky, older man s world is upended when a boisterous young family moves in next door. or by calling 454.1511 5
John McIntire Library Lunch & Learn Program Rainbows, Bluebirds, and Buffleheads Tuesday, April 10 @ 12:00 p.m. Bill Beatty, author and avid bird enthusiast, will be our special guest. He will share funny and unbelievable stories from his book about a lifetime of amazing birding experiences. Register for this free program online at muskingumlibrary.org or by calling the Reference Department at 740.453.0391, ext. 116. Stories Against Slavery Thursday, April 12 @ 6:00 p.m. The MCLS has partnered with the Mid-East Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition for this important program on human trafficking featuring author and Ohio State University professor Dr. Elaine Richardson. For more information please contact seanf@muskingumlibrary.org. Getting Started with a Telescope Tuesday, April 17 @ 6:30 p.m. This fun program will teach you about the types and features of telescopes, the costs involved, and the types of objects you can see. You might even learn to distinguish between planets and stars. Register for this out-of-this-world program online at muskingumlibrary.org or by calling the Reference Department at 740.453.0391, ext. 116. Experience Virtual Reality Saturday, April 21, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Guests will be able to demo the HTC Vive VR Headset with professional guidance from David Booth of VR Now. The Vive lets people enjoy a room-scale environment, which means that you can walk around in VR. This technology allows for a unique experience that will blow you away - but only if you try it out! No registration is required for this incredible free program. DADS + Fiction Readers Book Discussion Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult Thursday, April 19 @ 6:30 p.m. Join in on the discussion of this fast-paced, gripping drama about race, privilege, prejudice, and compassion. Registered participants will be loaned a copy of the book. Reserve your spot by contacting the Reference Desk at 740.453.0391, ext. 116 or online at muskingumlibrary.org. 6 Dads & Donuts Saturday, April 28 @ 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers through fifth graders are invited to bring their dad (or grandpa, uncle, or grown-up brother) for a fun morning of activities and donuts - mmmmm, donuts. Make your free reservation by contacting the Youth Services Desk at 740.453.0391, ext. 115, or online at muskingumlibrary.org.
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, please contact Sean Fennell at 740.453.0391, ext. 121 or by email at seanf@muskingumlibrary.org. We would like to express our appreciation to the following for their interest in and support of their Muskingum County Library System. Enliven A Library In Memory of Mary Lemmon Kenneth Holland Janice and Charles McCloud John Melsheimer and Family The Olen Corporation Marjorie and Tony Reese Bestow A Book Book Club Friends Congratulations If you would like to recommend an associate for an Exceptional Library Experience, forward your commendation to the Muskingum County Library System, Attn: Jennifer Spillman, 220 N. Fifth St., Zanesville, Ohio 43701. Service Anniversaries April 2018 Michelle Akins 1 yr Greg Blair 6 yrs Leandra Leffel 29 yrs Jack Ludwig 1 yr Chip Slack 29 yrs Joanne Stemm 2 yrs In Memory of Ana Lee Zink Alice and Clay Graham In Honor of Emma s 6th Birthday In Memory of Tom Nash In Memory of The Honorable Howard Butch Zwelling MCLS Employees In Memory of Alicia Newell John Melsheimer and Family John Raytis In Memory of Jim Kilgore In Memory of Thomas Nash In Memory of Larry Young In Memory of Wanda Raytis During April we celebrate the art of poetry and its place in our lives. Poetry is like a mirror. In it we see with clarity a reflection of our life experience. Poems can originate from a conversation, as did the following: Each note A color A stroke of paint Your music A painting The blank canvas Leans on an easel Your paper Pen and ink Paint Notes Words Kay Israel 7
Non Profit Org. U. S. Postage P A I D Permit No. 774 Zanesville, OH 220 N. Fifth Street Zanesville, OH 43701 Change Service Requested Genealogy Library Hours Monday ~ Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Genealogy Workshop Saturday, April 28, 2018 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The Muskingum County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society (MCCOGS) will be holding a workshop for those interested in learning more about their ancestors. If you are just beginning your search or are a seasoned researcher, volunteers will be available to assist with all levels of searches and interests. Space is limited for this free program and reservations can be made by dropping by the Genealogy Library on the second floor of John McIntire Library or by calling 740.453.0391 ext. 139. We hope to see you there! CREATE MEMORIES @ the LIBRARY