# Fall Newsletter 2024 • September • October • November Autumn Arts & Crafts Enjoy a craft class at the library this fall! Painting parties and fall wreath-making classes will be held for adults, monthly craft nights are offered for tweens and teens, and craft time is available at the weekly Storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Locations & Hours Main Library 655 Main Street Coshocton, OH 43812 Monday-Wednesday | 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday-Friday | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Phone: 740-622-0956 Email: info@coshoctonlibrary.org West Lafayette Branch 601 East Main Street West Lafayette, OH 43845 Monday-Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday-Friday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Phone: 740-545-6672 Email: wlbranch@coshoctonlibrary.org Bookmobile The Bookmobile serves locations throughout Coshocton County. The schedule of stops is located at www.coshoctonlibrary.org/bookmobile. Phone: 740-502-0444 Email: kringwalt@coshoctonlibrary.org LIBRARY CLOSINGS: Monday, September 2 Labor Day Monday, October 21 Staff In-Service Day Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving To receive the newsletter digitally, subscribe at coshoctonlibrary.org/about/newsletter. Voter Registration Voter registration/information update forms and absentee ballot applications are available for free at the Main Library and West Lafayette Branch. The deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 7. The deadline for absentee ballot applications is Tuesday, Oct. 29. ADULTS: Fall Painting Party: Sept. 5 @ West Lafayette Sept. 16 @ Coshocton Wreath-Making Class: Nov. 4 @ Coshocton Nov. 7 @ West Lafayette TWEENS & TEENS: Fall Craft Nights: Salt Art Sept. 19 @ West Lafayette Sept. 25 @ Coshocton Dragon Eggs Oct. 17 @ West Lafayette Oct. 23 @ Coshocton CD Suncatchers Nov. 21 @ West Lafayette STORYTIMES (ages 0-6): September 3 – November 21 Tuesday mornings @ West Lafayette Wednesday mornings @ Coshocton Thursday afternoons @ Coshocton
# CareStar Health Screening Pilot OCTOBER 11 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM West Lafayette Branch Library OCTOBER 29 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Drop by to meet with a CareStar representative to receive information about the Improving Outcomes of the Undeserved program and free diabetes testing. Bigfoot in Ohio OCTOBER 16 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Researcher, author, and founder of the Southeastern Ohio Society for Bigfoot Investigation, Doug Waller, will share the history of Bigfoot in southeastern Ohio. Symbols in the Stones OCTOBER 28 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room For hundreds of years, gravestone symbols have provided insights into people’s lives. Learn about these symbols and other cemetery iconography. Fall Craft Night NOVEMBER 4 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room NOVEMBER 7 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM West Lafayette Branch Library Just in time for Thanksgiving, make your own wreath of colored paper leaves. All supplies will be provided. Holiday Hoopla! NOVEMBER 18 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room DECEMBER 2 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM West Lafayette Branch Library The hustle and bustle are real. Adults are invited to unwind in holiday style with music, crafts, and more. Drop in the Main Library or Branch for holiday cheer! Music Trivia Night SEPTEMBER 3 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Test your knowledge of all genres of music. Light refreshments will be provided. Fall Painting Party SEPTEMBER 5 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM West Lafayette Branch Library SEPTEMBER 16 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Paint leaves or a pumpkin on an 8x10” canvas using cotton swabs and a stencil. Discover Music Therapy SEPTEMBER 14 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Certified & licensed music therapist and licensed professional counselor, Sarah McCullough, will present on music therapy with hands-on interactions. “Bookmarked” Book Club FOURTH TUESDAYS | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room FIRST WEDNESDAYS | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Coshocton Senior Center, 201 Browns Lane 9/24; 10/2: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, by Kim Michele Richardson 10/22; 11/6: My Dark Vanessa, by Kate E. Russell 11/26; 12/4: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law, by Mary Roach Medicare Informational Session OCTOBER 7 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Senior Benefit Advantage of Coshocton will be at the library to discuss changes to Medicare for 2025. King Coal Screening OCTOBER 7 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Join WOUB at the library for an exclusive screening of the documentary, King Coal, which explores the coal industry’s complex history and future. ADULT PROGRAMS Programs in blue require registration. Sign up at www.coshoctonlibrary.org or by calling 740-622-0956.
# Holiday Open House NOVEMBER 22 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Coshocton County Library – East Lawn Kick off the holiday season with joy and laughter. Stop by the library before the Miracle on Main Parade to enjoy a holiday craft, refreshments, and photo opportunities. Then, head inside the library to check out a holiday book or movie! Monthly Activities New activities are available for teens to participate in each month at the Main Library (YA Room) and West Lafayette Branch. Stop in either library to complete each challenge for a chance to win a prize. Library Card Sign-Up Month Optimus Prime is this year’s special ambassador for National Library Card Sign-Up Month, highlighting that there’s more than meets the eye at the library. To update a children’s card to a teen card, visit the Main Library or West Lafayette Branch. No prior library card? A parent/guardian’s signature will be needed when signing up, or you can apply for a digital library card at coshoctonlibrary.org/ecard. ADULT PROGRAMS CONTINUED) Plugged & Unplugged EVERY WEDNESDAY | 2:30 PM – 5 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Teens are invited to the library every Wednesday afternoon to play video games, use laptops, play board games, create art, and enjoy snacks and pop. Registration is not required. There will be no Plugged & Unplugged on November 27 due to the library closing early for Thanksgiving. Meet Hank the Horse SEPTEMBER 6 | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM Coshocton County Library – East Lawn Hank is back! In 2023, Hank the Horse helped kick off the Summer Reading Program, “All Together Now” with his mom, Tammi, who grew up in Coshocton. Stop by the Main Library on Friday, Sept. 6 between 3 & 5 PM to visit Hank. Starting at 5:00, we will talk about Hank’s rescue & rehabilitation, read Hank’s newly published storybook, and check his book in at the library. Craft Nights for Tweens & Teens Tweens & teens (grades 3-12): Join us each month for a special activity or craft! WEST LAFAYETTE BRANCH SEPT. 19: Salt Art | 5-6 PM OCT. 17: Dragon Eggs | 5-6 PM NOV. 21: CD Suncatchers | 5-6 PM COSHOCTON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY SEPT. 25: Salt Art | 5:30-6:30 PM OCT. 23: Dragon Eggs | 5:30-6:30 PM NOV: No program due to library closing early for Thanksgiving TEEN PROGRAMS (Grades 7 to 12) Programs in blue require registration. Sign up at www.coshoctonlibrary.org or by calling 740-622-0956.
# Weekly Storytimes SEPTEMBER 3 – NOVEMBER 21 LAPSIT: Ages 0-3 PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Ages 3-6 Stories, songs, crafts, games, and more! If a child is 3 years old, the caregiver may determine if Lapsit or Preschool Storytime is more appropriate. Tuesdays @ West Lafayette Branch Library Lapsit: 10 AM; Preschool Storytime: 11 AM Wednesdays @ Coshocton County District Library Lapsit: 10 AM; Preschool Storytime: 11 AM Thursdays @ Coshocton County District Library Lapsit: 1 PM; Preschool Storytime: 2 PM Meet Hank the Horse SEPTEMBER 6 | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM Coshocton County Library – East Lawn In 2023, Hank the Horse helped kick off the Summer Reading Program, “All Together Now” with his mom, Tammi, who grew up in Coshocton. Hank is coming back for a visit! Stop by the Main Library between 3 and 5 PM to meet Hank. Starting at 5:00, we will talk about Hank’s rescue and rehabilitation, read aloud Hank’s newly published storybook, and check his book in at the library. Book Club for Tweens SEPT. 10, OCT. 8, NOV. 12 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Children in grades 3 to 6 are invited to a monthly book club with discussion, games, snacks, and activities. The fall theme is animal main characters. Sept. 10: Bunnicula, by Deborah & James Howe Oct. 8: The One and Only Ruby, by Katherine Applegate Nov. 12: The Black Stallion, by Walter Farley Craft Nights for Tweens & Teens Tweens & teens (grades 3-12): Join us each month for a special activity or craft! WEST LAFAYETTE BRANCH SEPT. 19: Salt Art | 5-6 PM OCT. 17: Dragon Eggs | 5-6 PM NOV. 21: CD Suncatchers | 5-6 PM COSHOCTON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY SEPT. 25: Salt Art | 5:30-6:30 PM OCT. 23: Dragon Eggs | 5:30-6:30 PM NOV: No program due to library closing early for Thanksgiving Fall StoryWalk Clary Gardens, 588 West Chestnut St, Coshocton Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage and a story at Clary Gardens. The book on display at the Coshocton StoryWalk trail this fall is Pumpkin Day at the Zoo! written by Susan Meissner and illustrated by Pablo Pino. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Help prepare your child for kindergarten by establishing a love of books and a habit of reading. 1 book a day for 3 years = 1,095 books! Join the challenge and start logging books on the Beanstack Tracker app or at www.coshoctonlibrary.beanstack.org.. Holiday Open House NOVEMBER 22 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Coshocton County Library – East Lawn Kick off the holiday season with joy and laughter. Stop by the library before the Miracle on Main Parade to enjoy a holiday craft, refreshments, and photo opportunities. Then, head inside to check out a holiday book or movie! CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS (Ages 0 to 12) Programs in blue require registration. Sign up at www.coshoctonlibrary.org or by calling 740-622-0956.
# CareStar Health Screening Pilot OCTOBER 11 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM West Lafayette Branch Library Drop by to meet with a CareStar representative to receive information about the Improving Outcomes of the Undeserved program & free diabetes testing. Adult Fall Craft Night NOVEMBER 7 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM West Lafayette Branch Library Just in time for Thanksgiving, adults are invited to make their own wreath of colored paper leaves. Holiday Hoopla! DECEMBER 2 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM West Lafayette Branch Library The hustle and bustle are real. Adults are invited to unwind in holiday style with music, crafts, and more. Happy Retirement, Andrea! Former West Lafayette Branch Manager, Andrea Schweitzer-Smith, retired from the library on July 31, 2024. Andrea dedicated 37 years of service to the library, including her work as a Page, Circulation Clerk, Children’s Programming Assistant, Preservation Department Head, Branch Assistant, and Branch Manager. Thank you, Andrea! Holiday Open House DECEMBER 7 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM West Lafayette Branch Library Mark your calendars for the annual Holiday Open House at the Branch! Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, holiday crafts for youth, music, and a door prize drawing. Stop by before or after the West Lafayette Christmas Parade. Featured Art Exhibit An art exhibit is featured monthly at the West Lafayette Branch by area artists. Stop by the Branch Library during regular hours to view the exhibit. SEPTEMBER ARTIST: Jane Hazell OCTOBER ARTIST: Carole Hunt NOVEMBER ARTIST: Jack Hunt Lapsit SEPTEMBER 3 – NOVEMBER 19 TUESDAYS | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM West Lafayette Branch Library From the comfort of caregivers’ laps, babies and toddlers (ages 0-3) can develop early literacy skills at the library. Storytimes include music, rhyming, movement, songs, and stories. Preschool Storytime SEPTEMBER 3 – NOVEMBER 19 TUESDAYS | 11 AM – 11:30 AM West Lafayette Branch Library Each week of Storytime will have a theme and preschoolers (ages 3-6) can work on developing early literacy skills by reading, writing, talking, singing, and playing at the library. Adult Painting Party SEPTEMBER 5 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM West Lafayette Branch Library Join us for a painting party! Paint a leaf or pumpkin on an 8x10” canvas using cotton swabs and a stencil. Tween & Teen Time @ the Branch THIRD THURSDAYS | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM West Lafayette Branch Library Join us on the third Thursday of each month at the Branch Library for a special activity or craft. SEPT. 19: Salt Art OCT. 17: Dragon Eggs NOV. 21: CD Suncatchers WEST LAFAYETTE BRANCH Programs in blue require registration. Sign up at www.coshoctonlibrary.org or by calling 740-622-0956.
# DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Read an eBook Day Celebrate “Read an eBook Day” on September 18! eBooks enable you to take the stories and authors you love with you anytime, anywhere. Borrow eBooks for free with your Coshocton County library card with the Libby app, Ohio Digital Library, or Hoopla. Share what you’re reading on social media using the hashtag #EBOOKLOVE and join the conversation! Technology Assistance One-on-one technology assistance is available at the library. Examples of what the library can help with are device basics, library digital resources, email basics, social media apps, virtual communications, password managers, and external/USB drives. The library cannot help with virus removal, repairing malfunctioning devices, or specialized software. To book an appointment, call 740-622-0956. Tech Tip: Northstar Digital Literacy is a great resource to help build technology skills. Access Northstar on the library's website under “Digital Resources.” Digital Tech Spotlight: OWL The Ohio Web Library (OWL) is an evolving collection of thousands of online publications and research resources, helping Ohioans of all ages and at all stages of life. Featured below are two examples of databases available through OWL. To browse the entire Ohio Web Library, visit www.coshoctonlibrary.org > Digital Resources. Hobbies & Crafts Source From National Sewing Month in September to Halloween costumes and decoration ideas to autumn gourds for your Thanksgiving table, find fun and easy craft projects on Hobbies & Crafts Source, available with your library card. Fold3 Discover your family’s military past. Fold3, by Ancestry, combines military records with deep first-person content, including bios, photos, letters and more. This Veterans Day and every day, thank you to all who have served in the military.
# Bookmobile Schedule 2024-25 The Bookmobile visits locations all over Coshocton County and the area school districts. View the current schedule at coshoctonlibrary.org/bookmobile or by picking up a schedule at the library. Borrowing & Returning Books are available for all ages on the Bookmobile. Materials may also be requested from the SEO consortium which includes over 8.1 million items. In addition to returning items on the Bookmobile, materials may be returned at the Main Library in Coshocton, West Lafayette Branch, or any other SEO consortium member library. Contact Information Bookmobile Cell Phone: 740-502-0444 Bookmobile Email: kringwalt@coshoctonlibrary.org Library Phone: 740-622-0956 National Friends of Libraries Week Friends of Libraries groups have their very own national week of celebration! The 19th annual National Friends of Libraries Week will be held October 20-26, 2024. Celebrate by stopping in the Books Galore Book Store! Books Galore Book Store Operated by Friends of the Library volunteers, Books Galore has gently-used books, DVDs and more for sale at rock-bottom prices. The store is located in the basement of the Coshocton County Library. Bookstore Hours: Monday | 3 PM – 6 PM Wednesday | 10 AM – 1 PM Saturday | 10 AM – 1 PM About the Friends The Friends of the Coshocton County Library help promote the library and literacy in the community. Membership dues and proceeds from the Friends’ book store provide the funding for library programs. If interested in becoming a Friend of the Library, visit coshoctonlibrary.org/friends-of-the-library. BOOKMOBILE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
# ROLL OUT WITH A LIBRARY CARD Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month by discovering the incredible resources available with a library card. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, find valuable information, or connect with fellow avid readers, a library card unlocks a world of possibilities. Sign up for a library card at the Main Library, West Lafayette Branch, on the Bookmobile, or online at www.coshoctonlibrary.org/ecard. Roll Out With a Library Card Coshocton County District Library Board of Trustees 2024 Board of Trustees: Matthew Gauerke, President Barb Snyder, Vice President Kelly Erb, Secretary David Erwin Mary Ann Gill Thomas Heading Stephanie Snider Board Meetings: Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM. Fall Board Meetings: Sept. 17 @ West Lafayette Branch Library Oct. 15 @ Coshocton County District Library Nov. 19 @ Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum
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