Area Library News

Barnesville Public Library

 New Material Week of April 18, 2025

FICTION

Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go To Funerals by Sharon Mondragon. Inspirational

Booked For Murder by P.J. Nelson. Mystery

A Dragon Of Black Glass by James Rollins. Fantasy

The Hanging Party by William Johnstone. Large Print Western

The Reappearance Of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson. Young Adult

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. Young Adult

Ward D by Freida McFadden.

The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner.

Untouchable by Mike Lawson.

The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen.

The Family Recipe by Carolyn Huynh.

Time Of The Child by Niall Williams.

Nothing Serious by Emily Smith.

Dream Count by Chimamanda Adichie.

NON-FICTION

Dessert Course by Benjamin Delwiche.

The 10-Minute Gardener by CaliKim.

Secrets Of Adulthood by Gretchen Rubin.

How To Travel The World on $75 A Day by Matt Kepnes.

Women’s Health All-In-One For Dummies.

Smithsonian The Vietnam War: The Definitive Illustrated History.

The Fast Track by Jane McManus.

All Or Nothing by Michael Wolff.

CHILDREN’S

Bunny And Clyde by Megan McDonald.

Slug Fest by Gordon Korman.

Old School by Gordon Korman.

When We Flew Away by Alice Hoffman.

Will’s Race For Home by Jewell Rhodes.

They Call Me No Sam by Drew Daywalt.

Heroes by Alan Gratz.

Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell.

The Yellow Bus by Loren Long.

Ursula Upside Down by Corey Tabor.

The Bakery Dragon by Devin Kurtz.

Mr. Fox’s Game Of “No” by David LaRochelle.

Home In A Lunchbox by Cherry Mo.

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 21 and April 24

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. 

Bethesda Public Library

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Congratulations to Carter for reaching his goal of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

Toddler Tales – April 21 – Last Session  

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 22 – Last Session

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 – April 25 – Last Session

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. 

Plant Swap – April 26

Bring your plants or favorite starters for a fun morning of trading on Saturday, April 26th at 10:00 -12:00. No registration necessary. Free & open to the public. Call (740) 484-4532 for more information.

Gentle Chair Exercise – April 28

Join Library Staff for a 30-minute session of gentle chair exercise to help improve your physical and mental health at 5:30 on Monday, April 28. Registration is required. Free & open to the public. Call (740) 484-4532 for more information or to register.

Please note that this library program is intended to promote physical activity. You, as a voluntary participant, assume all risk of injury to yourself. 

Adult Game Night – April 28

Take a break and enjoy the library’s collection of board and card games at 6:00 on Monday, April 28. No registration is needed. Free & open to the public. Call (740) 484-4532 for more information.

Novel Book Club – May 12

A Novel Bunch Book Club is discussing “The Paris Apartment” by Kelly Bowen at 6pm on Monday, May 12th. Call (740) 484-4532 for more information or to request your copy today!