GRAFTON-MIDVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY || JANUARY - APRIL 2024 || REGISTER ONLINE AT GMPLIBRARY.ORG 3 Ins and Outs of Using eBooks and More Thursday, January 11, 11 AM Monday, February 12, 6 PM Wednesday, March 20, 11 AM Wednesday, April 3, 11 AM TECHBYTES Level Up Gaming Thursdays, 1/18, 2/15, 3/21, 4/18, 5:45 PM Enjoy games, anime, trivia, roleplaying or puzzles in an evening of fun and socializing. Pizza and refreshments served. 18+ only please. Finding Great Reads With Novelist Friday, January 26, 6 PM Chilton Library Wednesday, February 21, 3 PM Just drop in. Registration is not required. For more details on these programs, visit our website. JobNow Wednesday, March 6, 11 AM Finding Your Relatives Using Ancestry Thursday, April 25, 10:30 AM Fundamentals of Photoshop with Amy Tuesdays, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 6 PM or Mondays, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 6 PM Learn the basics of editing photos in Adobe Photoshop. Registration is only required for the first date of each four-week series of this program. Fundamentals of Photography with Amy Tuesdays, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 6 PM or Tuesdays, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 6 PM Attend any of these four separate classes focusing on different aspects of photography. Each will provide you with an assortment of tools for this engaging and rewarding hobby. Week 1 - The Fundamentals of Photography Week 2 - Cell Phone Photography Week 3 - Indoor Photography Week 4 - Outdoor Photography Avoiding Serious Taxes and Serious Headaches with Serious Estate Planning Monday, January 29, 6 PM Join Craig Couch, Financial Advisor, of Couch Investment Management LLC for a discussion about tax-efficient estate planning, retirement planning, and investment management. Q & A will take place after the discussion. Marc Bona Author Talk Thursday, February 1, 6 PM Akron author Marc Bona discusses his new book, Joe Thomas: Not Your Average Joe, and Cleveland sports history in general. The program includes a lecture, discussion, and book signing. Books are available for purchase. The World of Our Little World Alpaca Farm Monday, February 5, 6 PM Join Joy Turner from Our Little World Alpaca Farm as she describes her life raising alpacas and processing and dyeing their fibers for home use. Felt Flower Wreaths Wednesday, February 7, 10 AM, 3 PM or Thursday, February 8, 6 PM Join us to make a small wreath using ribbon and felt flowers. Please only register for one of the sessions and bring a glue gun and glue sticks with you to the program. Protect Yourself from Scams Thursday, February 22, 6 PM A Grafton police officer will offer their expertise on avoiding common scams including protecting personal information and reacting to suspicious activities. Buckeye Ancestors: Genealogical Research in Ohio Thursday, March 7, 6 PM Deb Shell, a retired reference librarian and archivist, explores researching your family history in Ohio. Common Garden Pests and Diseases Monday, March 25, 6 PM Thomas Becker, Extension Educator at the Lorain County Ohio State University Extension, will present integrated pest management for the home garden. BYOB Board Game Night Friday, January 19, 6 PM Bring whatever drink fuels your competitive spirit, and we'll bring some tasty snacks and a whole array of board games. Invite your friends or make new ones there! Ages 21 and up. Quilting: From Art to Zentangle and Everything in Between Thursday, April 4, 6 PM Chris Yoo, President of the Lorain County Piecemakers Guild will bring an amazing trunk show of quilts to share, and she will introduce you to all kinds of quilting from A to Z. As part of the live demonstration, Chris will share several techniques for piecing blocks that come together quickly and right before your eyes. Chris will also talk about the local quilt guild, the Lorain County Piecemakers. Clay Jewelry Dish Wednesday, April 10, 3 PM Thursday, April 11, 10 AM Monday, April 15, 6 PM Join us to make an air dry clay jewelry dish. Please only register for one of the sessions. Scott Longert: Cleveland Indians during WWII and 1948 World Series Thursday, April 11, 6 PM Local author Scott Longert discusses the Cleveland Indians during the years 1940-48, including WWII and the World Series victory. Enjoy memorabilia on display. Introduction to Herbs Monday, April 22, 6 PM Corinne Jalkanen of The Herb Guild Garden Club will present the history of herbs, talk about some of the more popular herbs, and will have a variety of fresh herbs for attendees to view. Book It! Monthly Book Discussion Wednesdays, 1/24, 2/28, 3/27, 4/24, 10 AM Thursdays, 1/25, 2/29, 3/28, 4/25, 6:30 PM Inspired Readers Wednesdays, 1/10, 2/14, 3/13, 4/10, 11:45 AM Seasonal Eating with City Fresh Thursday, March 14, 6 PM Leah Feingold from City Fresh demonstrates healthy, seasonal eating options for the Spring months. Healthy Alternatives to Super Bowl Snacks Tuesday, January 30, 6 PM Stacey Stangel from Central State University offers healthy alternatives to traditional Super Bowl snacks. PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE CART FOOD PROGRAMS GAMES AND CRAFTS GREAT ADULT PROGRAMS BOOK CLUBS Join us every month for a lively discussion of a chosen book. Copies of the book are available to pick up from the Library approximately one month prior to the meeting. January - West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge February - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides March - Solito by Javier Zamora April - The Library Book by Susan Orlean January - Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan February - The Shadow on the Quilt by Stephanie Grace Whitson March - TBD April - Miracle in a Dry Season by Sarah Loudin Thomas Registration is required for programs unless otherwise noted.
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