Area Library News

Barnesville Public Library

Memorials/Donations Week of February 28, 2025

Donation made in memory of James Andrews given by Barnesville Class of 1960.

Donation made in memory of Martha S. Wells by Nancy Murphy, Tom and JoAnn Murphy, Ed and Mariann Webster, Colin and Victoria Murphy, Kelly Murphy and Samantha Stubblefield.

Dylan’s Dream: Bucky At The County Fair by Yvonne Ackerman given in memory of Martha Ralston given by The Martha Wells Family.

Friendship Is Forever by Patricia Hegarty given in honor of Mr. Devin Blair and The Barnesville High School Drama Club by Barnesville Kiwanis Club Program.

New Material Week of February 28, 2025

FICTION

The Peacemaker by Wanda Brunstetter. Inspirational

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke. Mystery

Paranoia by James Patterson. Large Print

The Medici Return by Steve Berry.

Not Who We Expected by Lisa Black.

Battle Mountain by C.J. Box.

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister.

The Note by Alafair Burke.

She Doesn’t Have A Clue by Jenny Moke.

The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis.

The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha.

Homeseeking by Karissa Chen.

NON-FICTION

My Mexican Kitchen by Eva Longoria.

Smooth Life by Ashley Johnston.

Knit A Mini Farmyard by Sachiyo Ishii.

Booster Shots by Adam Ratner.

The Neat Method Organizing Recipe Book by Ashley Murphy.

The World War I Book.

Don’t Wait Till You’re Dead by Matt Fraser.

First In The Family by Jessica Hoppe. Biography

CHILDREN’S

You’re My Little Bookworm by Nicola Edwards.

You’re My Little Blessing by Nicola Edwards.

I Love You Slow Much by Rose Rossner.

Penguin On Vacation by Salina Yoon.

The Baking Encyclopedia by Zoey Schrader.

The Wildlife Watching Encyclopedia by Laura Perdew.

Barnesville Area News Hardcopy at Library

For family and friends who do not use computers, tablets or phones, the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library prints hard copies of the news weekly. Find hard copies in the periodical section and genealogy room. 

Toddler Time and Story Time Returns March 3 and March 6

Beginning the week of March 3, two popular library youth sessions return for the spring months.

Storytime takes place Mondays at 1:00 and 6:00 for children aged 3-5 years old.   

Toddlertime sessions are scheduled for Thursdays at 1:30, 5:00 and 6:00 for youngsters ages 1-2 who are accompanied by an adult.

To register stop at the circulation desk or call (740) 425-1651. 

Barnesville Library Adult Cookbook Club – March 11

The theme of the next Adult Cookbook Club is “Rainbow Plate”. The next session will take place at the Library Annex, Tuesday, March 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 – March 3

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 – March 4

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 – March 7

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.  

Novel Bunch Book Club – March 10

A Novel Bunch Book Club will discuss “Table for Two” by Amor Towles on Monday, March 10 at 6:00 Call (740) 484-4532 for more information or to request a copy of the book.