Blog Category: Past Events

The author smiling in a blue shirt, surrounded by plants. Features the book cover of The Tree Book : The Stories, Science, and History of Trees by Matt Fleming.

The Stories, Science, and History of Trees – Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matt Fleming – Tuesday, April 8 at 2:00pm

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant … Continue reading »

Bright blue, yellow, green, and pink spring themed eggs, flowers and bunny ears. Spring Loop Yarn Wreath Workshop on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00pm. Space is limited, registration is required. Learn to make a small 8in loop yarn wreath with Kathy.

Spring Loop Yarn Wreath – Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00pm

Celebrate Spring with your own small 8 inch loop yarn wreath! Kathy will take you through the steps to design and create your own mini wreath* at this adult workshop. … Continue reading »

Arts and Crafts week! April 14 - 19 during April Break. Stop by each day for a new featured craft or art project. Features graphics of paint, paint brushes, pens, and other art supplies.

April Break Arts & Crafts Week – April 14 – 19

Stop by daily for a new featured craft or art project! Kids up through age 12 are invited to pick up a 3×3 canvas to bring home and decorate. Return … Continue reading »

Book cover of The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann.

Dark Nonfiction Book Club – Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30pm

Dark nonfiction book club is a book discussion group for the morbidly curious. We will explore dark topics such as true crime, natural disasters, war stories, death and dying, man-made … Continue reading »

Spring Flower Arranging Workshop with Kristine Friday, April 18 at 3:00pm. Features brightly blooming flowers along the flyer edge. Registration is required.

Flower Arranging with Kristine – Friday, April 18 at 3:00pm

Kristine will guide you in creating a spring floral arrangement to bring home to enjoy. All materials will be provided. Class size is limited. Registration is required.

The author, Gregg Hurwitz, smiling with a blue button down shirt. Features the book cover of Nemesis by Gregg Hurwitz.

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense – Virtual Author Talk with Gregg Hurwitz – Thursday, April 24 at 7:00pm

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us … Continue reading »

Oral History Kent State, 1970 presented by Mike Alewitz Tuesday, April 29 at 6pm. Registration is required. Features Mike Alewitz dressed in black, with glasses and a black hat with colorful art behind and a yellow dog looking up at him.

Oral History: Kent State, 1970 Presented by Mike Alewitz – Tuesday, April 29 at 6:00pm

This April marks 55 years since the Ohio National Guard murdered four Kent State students during a campus protest of the US bombing in Cambodia. Mike Alewitz was a student … Continue reading »

Show and Tell for Adults Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30pm. Bring something interesting from home and tell its story. Oddities, antiques, family heirlooms, anything!

Adult Show and Tell – Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30pm

Show and Tell, but for adults! Bring an interesting item from home that you’d like to show and tell it’s story to the group. Whether it’s an oddity, taxidermy, family … Continue reading »

Book Cover of Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Monday, May 5 at 7:00pm

Contemporary Classics with Marsha Bansavage takes place virtually and is usually on the first Monday of the month. Multiple copies of the selected book are available at the service desk. … Continue reading »

Dr. David H. Rosmarin smiling, wearing a blueish grey suit jacket with a light colored button up shirt and tie. Features the book cover of Thriving with Anxiety by David H. Rosmarin, PHD.

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive – Virtual Author Talk with Dr. David H. Rosmarin – Wednesday, May 7 at 2:00pm

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn … Continue reading »