Area Library News – January 25

Barnesville Public Library

Memorials/Donations Week of January 24, 2025

Freshwater Fish by Golriz Golkar given in memory of Jim McGee by the Barnesville High School Class of 1961.

What’s For Dinner?  Given in memory of Julia Wallace given by Barnesville Chapter #206 OES.

Taste Of Home Girls’ Night In given in memory of Julia Wallace given by Sheila & Doris Turner.

New Material Week of January 24, 2025

FICTION

Delia And The Drifter by Melody Carlson. Inspirational

Killing Time by M.C. Beaton. Mystery

North Is The Night by Emily Rath. Fantasy

A Truth Revealed by Tracie Peterson. Large Print Inspirational

Deadly Betrayal by James Clay. Large Print Western

Better Than Friends by Jill Shalvis.

Hold Strong by Robert Dugoni.

Cross My Heart by Megan Collins.

Where The Creek Bends by Linda Lael Miller.

Bluebird Day by Megan Tady.

The Next Grave by Kendra Elliot.

Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin.

The Cemetery Of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez.

NON-FICTION

Essential Crochet Starter Stitches by Melissa Leapman.

Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis by Tammi Shlotzhauer.

Lost Ohio Treasure by Mark Strecker.

Eat Your Age by Ian Smith.

Everybody Needs An Editor by Melissa Harris.

CHILDREN’S

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney.

Library Valentine’s Family Night – February 10

The library will host a Valentine’s Family Night, Monday, February 10 at the Library Annex at 6:30. The event is ideal for children ages 2-8 and will include a story, crafts and a snack. Registration is required. Stop in the library or call (614)425-1651 to register.  

Library Adult Cookbook Club – February 11

The next session focusing on making a dish “from a mix”  will take place at the Library Annex, Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30. Registration is required. Stop by the circulation desk or call (740) 425-1651 to sign up today.   

Bethesda Public Library

Toddler Tales – January 27

Toddler Tales takes place at the Bethesda Public Library on Mondays at 11:00. The program runs from January 6 through April 21. The program is open to youngsters ages 6-24 months. 

Home School Huddle – January 28

Join fellow homeschool families for stories, games, and more every Tuesday at 11:00. No registration necessary. Free and open to the public. Call (740) 484-4532 for more information. The winter program runs from January 7 through April 22.

Storytime – January 31

Toddler Tales takes place at the Bethesda Public Library on Fridays at 11:00. The program is open to youngsters ages two and up. It runs from January 10 through April 25.       

Making Moo-Lah! – January 28

Kids ages 5-12+ are invited to work together to see if they can run a financially successful farm in this life-sized board game on Tuesday, January 28th at 5:00. This game includes movement, addition/subtraction, and teamwork. No registration required. Call (740) 484-4532 for more information.

This program is part of the Thinking Money for Kids grant awarded by the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. 

Kids Writers Contest  

The WQED and PBS KIDS Writers Contest is in its 15th year, and all children in grades Kindergarten-3rd are encouraged to write a story about their future! Pick up your entry form at the Bethesda Public Library or visit the television station’s website for more information.  All entries must be postmarked by Monday, March 31st.

February  Book Club – February 10 

A Novel Bunch Book Club  will discuss “The Hotel Nantucket” by Elin Hilderbrand on Monday, February 10th at 6:00 at the Bethesda Public Library. Call (740) 484-4532 for more information or to request a copy.