LIBRARY CURRENT EVENTS &   CONTESTS

2009 Summer Reading Program

Kickoff:  Wednesday, June 3, 1pm-6pm
Come sign up for the summer reading program & Check out the book fair!  We will have a special guest attending, so don't miss it!  Children not able to attend the kickoff may sign up for the reading program ANYTIME throughout the summer at storytimes?

Scholastic Buy 1, Get 1 Free" book fair:
Monday, 6/1-Wednesday, 6/3 9am-6pm

Be Creative @ Your Library

Storytimes:  *Mondays* 6:30pm: targeted to 3-8 year olds, but all ages welcome

                    * Thursdays* 9:30am: preschool (3-5 years)
                                         11am Infant/'Toddler (up to 3 years)
                                         1:30pm: preschool (3-5 years)

Weekly Themed Programs:

         Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays from 10-11am
                               ~targeted to 5-10 year olds

                               June 8-10: Visual Arts
                               June 15-17: Dance & Movement
                               June 22-24: Textiles
                               July 6-8:  Music & Rhythm
                               July 13-15: Drama & Storytelling
                               July 20-22: Free Play!

There will be NO programs/storytimes/lunches the week of June 29th

FREE Lunch Program

The Library will be serving FREE lunches to Kids Monday-Thursday @ 11:30am, June 15th to June 25th and July 6th to July 30th. Meals are prepared at the Kenton High School cafeteria with funding from the U.S.D.A.

MONDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB

Book club meets every 4th Monday from 6pm-8pm in the community room. If you are interested in joining this lively discussion group, please ask at the main desk for a copy of the book, or call Kathy Shipp at 419.673.2278

  Hardin County Library Outreach Program

  With winter coming it may become difficult to get around.  It is the perfect time to take caution and utilize our outreach services.  Patrons who are homebound or disabled, we are happy to offer you the service of bringing books to your house, apartment and nursing home facility.  Please contact Kathy Shipp at 419-673-2278 for more information on this program.

Imagination Library

  The Imagination Library is a FREE book program open to any child from birth to five years old, residing in Hardin County.

  Registered children will receive a Free book in the mail each month until their fifth birthday.  Again, this is Free of charge to parents!  The Hardin County Family YMCA, OSU Extension, and all of the libraries of Hardin County have joined the United Way of Hardin County, along with many local contributors, to bring this program to the children of our county.

  Children may be registered at the local libraries.  

PUZZLED?

  Yes, we're getting puzzled.  For your relaxation, and enjoyment, we will have a picture puzzle out on a table for you to work.  Spend a few minutes and help build the puzzle.  We will put out new ones as they are completed.