Area Library News
Libraries Sound Alarm Over Proposed Cuts
The Belmont County Library District is joining other library leaders statewide urging the Ohio House of Representatives to scuttle the present biennium budget proposal to drastically cut state support for public libraries.
The proposal will eliminate the current Public Library Fund and replace it with a lump sum payment equal to the state’s support of libraries over a quarter of a century ago – a reduction of 50 percent of current funding levels.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s state budget proposed a 1.75 percent increase over current state funding.
The possible cut of $200,000 in funding to the Belmont County system that operates libraries in several communities including Bethesda and Flushing.
The Barnesville District library would also lose 50 percent of its state funding under the proposed budget.
Individuals are encouraged to reach out to the area’s two state representatives Don Jones and Ron Ferguson or House Speaker Matt Huffman.
Jones: 77 South High Street, 11th Floor, Columbus 43215, (614) 644-8728, rep95@Ohiohouse.gov
Ferguson: 77 South High Street, 13th Floor, Columbus 43715, (614) 466-3735, rep96@Ohiohouse.gov
Huffman: 77 South High Street, 14th Floor, Columbus 43215, (614) 466-6334, rep78@Ohiohouse.gov
Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
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Barnesville Middle School Art is on display at the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library during the month of April.
New Material Week of April 4, 2025
FICTION
Overkill by J.A. Jance. Mystery
The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune.
The Peacemaker by Wanda Brunstetter. Large Print Inspirational
Nobody’s Fool by Harlan Coben.
The World’s Fair Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini.
Lucky Night by Eliza Kennedy.
Lazarus Man by Richard Price.
Mothers And Sons by Adam Haslett.
Things We Hide From The Light by Lucy Score.
The Two Of Us by Lori Foster.
The Favorites by Layne Fargo.
More Or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova.
NON-FICTION
Eat Like A Girl by Mindy Pelz.
The Happiest Hour by Debbie Podlogar.
60 Quick Granny Squares.
For The Love Of Plants by Adam Frost.
Frommer’s Nashville & Memphis.
Make Magic by Brad Meltzer.
BOOK ON CDs
Overkill by J.A. Jance.
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 April 7 and April 10
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 – April 8
The theme of the next Adult Cookbook Club is “Brunch”. The last session of the series will take place at the Library Annex, Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30. Registration is required. Stop by the circulation desk or call (740) 425-1651 to sign up.
Bethesda Public Library
Toddler Tales – April 7
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 – April 8
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.
Piggy Bank Theater – April 8
The Bethesda Public Library will host “Piggy Bank Theater” recommended for children ages 3-8+ Tuesday, April 8 at 5:00. The program is sponsored by the American Library Association and FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
Storytime – April 10
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 – April 14
A Novel Bunch Book Club will discuss “As Bright as Heaven” by Susan Meissner at 6:00 on Monday, April 14th. Call (740) 484-4532 for more information or to request a copy.
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