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Saturday	9am - 5pm

Holiday Bingo for Books

Play bingo to win fiction and non-fiction books by popular authors (including several Christmas titles) and other prizes. This bingo event is for adults only. (A family bingo event will be held on another date.) Refreshments will be provided. Tue, Dec 15^th, 6-7:30pm.

Family Bingo

Join us for a fun afternoon of family Bingo for Books (and other prizes). All players must be accompanied by a child under 12. Registration is required. Call or stop by the Children's Room desk to sign up. Sat, Jan 16^th, 2-3:30pm.

Life Sized Candyland

Travel the rainbow path and make your way to the candy castle. Meet your favorite Candyland characters and collect some sweet treats along the way. Registration is required: call or stop by the children's room to sign up. Sat, Feb 6^th, 2-3:30pm.

Candy Science

Try some of our super-sweet science experiments, all featuring some of your favorite candy. For grades 3-6. Registration is required: call or stop by the children's room to sign up. Sat, Feb 20^th, 2-3:30pm.

Family Movie

Join us for a PG movie about a vampire's grandson.

Planned Power Outage - Again

The library will be without electrical power again for much of the day on Monday, January 18^th. Due to the outage, we will be closed on the day of the outage. Thanks for your patience, bearing with us through this. As usual, any items returned in the book drop while we are closed will count as having come back the previous evening.

Early Closing, New Year's Eve

The library will be closing at 5pm on Thursday, December 31^st. We will return to regular hours starting on Saturday, January 2^nd.

Annual Library Association Meeting

The library association will meet. Mon, Apr 11^th.

Movie Showing

Join us to watch a children's horror movie on our big screen. All ages are invited, but children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Call or stop by the library to sign up and reserve your seat. Fri, Feb 12^th at 2pm.

Family Movie Day

The children's department will be showing a PG-rated feature film. Popcorn and punch will be provided. Remember to bring your blanket and pillow. Call or stop by the library to sign up now. Sat, Mar 5^th at 2pm.

Spring Make-It Take-It Craft

Come in any time during library hours for spring crafts that you can make and take home. You do not need to register for this, just come. Ask at the children's desk for more information.

Thu, Mar 24^th
Fri, Mar 25^th
Sat, Mar 26^th
Mon, Mar 28^th

Meet the Therapy Dog

Children and families are invited to meet Gracie, a TDI-certified therapy dog. Gracie will be accompanied by her owner, Marcia Yunker, who will be available to answer questions. Please join us if you would like to read with Gracie, have an interest in therapy dogs, or simply want to meet our lovable canine friend. This is a drop-in program: you do not need to register, just stop by. Thu, Feb 11^th, 4-5pm.

Fancy Nancy Tea Party

Join us for our ever-popular annual tea party. We'll read fancy stories, make fancy crafts, and end the afternoon with a fancy parade and, of course, a fabulously fancy tea party. Fancy attire is encouraged but not necessary. For grades K-2. Registration is required: call or stop by the children's room to sign up. Sat, May 7^th, 2-3:30pm.

I Survived: Grades 3-6

We'll have activities based on the popular I Survived book series. Can you survive too? Come and find out. Registration is required: call or stop by the children's room to sign up. Sat, May 21^st, 2-3:30pm.

Family Movie Day

Join us for a movie featuring classic comic characters. Popcorn and punch will be provided. Remember to bring your blanket and pillow. Call or stop by the library to sign up now. Sat, Apr 16^th at 2pm.

Teen Board Meeting

5:30pm on the third Thursday each month. The teen board will meet to discuss teen matters and plan future events.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

The Friends will be holding their spring used book sale. All sales are by donation. Thu, May 12^th, 9-8pm, Fri, May 13^th at 9am, and Sat, May 14^th at 9am.

Closed for Power Outage

The library will once again have its electrical power shut off by the power company on Tuesday, March 8^th. As before, we will be closed for this outage. As usual, any items returned in the book drop while we are closed will count as having come in the day before. Thanks for bearing with us through this inconvenience.

Build a Kite

Not sure what to do with your extra days off? Drop in to our Makerspace and build a kite. Supplies will be made available in the Children's Room, but all ages are welcome to participate. There is no need to register for this program: you can just drop in any time all day. Mon, Mar 21^st, 9-8pm, Tue, Mar 22^nd, 9-8pm, and Wed, Mar 23^rd, 9-8pm.

Electronics Open House

Interested in how electronics work? Want to try some great hands-on projects? Students in grades K-12 and their parents are invited to try out the following educational toys:

Makey Makey
Squishy Circuits
Snap Circuits
Electronic Learning Lab

You do not need to register for this program. You can just drop by. Thu, Mar 24^th, 3-5pm.

Bingo

Play for teen books and other pop culture prizes. Refreshments will be served. For grades 6-12. Registration is required: call the library or stop by the main desk to sign up and reserve your spot. Fri, Apr 8^th at 4pm.

Closed Until 1pm for System Upgrade

Our main software vendor will be performing an upgrade to our library circulation and catalog software on Thursday, March 17^th. Our system will be offline for most or all of the morning, and we will be closed until 1pm. Among other things, the new version will allow us to send out email notifications more promptly, when your items come in on hold. Thanks for bearing with us through this inconvenience. As always, items returned in the book drop while we are closed will count as having come in the night before.

Bingo for Books

If you are age 18 or older, come play for your chance to win free copies of fiction and non-fiction books. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free, but registration is required since space is limited. Call or stop by the main desk to sign up. Tue, Apr 5^th, 6-7:30pm.

There will be no Preschool Storytime on Monday, April 11^th due to the annual Galion Public Library Association meeting. Mon, Apr 11^th.

Coffee and Coloring Night (offsite)

The library will be hosting an Adult Coffee and Coloring Night at The Candi Bar. Adult coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided. Patrons can feel free to bring their own coloring books and supplies, as well. Refreshments will be provided. Drinks will be available for purchase from the cafe. (The venue is located at 125 Harding Way East.) Registration is required since space is limited. Call or stop by the main desk to sign up. Thu, Apr 28^th, 5-7pm.

National Library Week

April 10-16 is National Library Week

On Your Mark, Get Set, ... Read!

Summer Reading starts June 1^st.

Children ages 0-12 can register starting June 1^st and pick up a reading log. Use the reading calendar to mark any day that you read at least ten minutes. (Beginning readers and pre-readers may count days in which books are read to them.)

After you have read for five days and marked them on your calendar, bring your reading log back to the library to receive a prize and get your log stamped.

When you read:	You will receive:
5 days	temporary tattoo
10 days	free book
15 days¹	2016 reading button
20 days	whistle keychain
25 days	punch balloon / pool party invitation²
50 days	free book

1 - Complete 15 days by June 30^th for a chance to win King's Island tickets.

2 - Pool Party at Heise Park Pool, July 30^th, 5-7pm.

Party on the Lawn

Join us for fun and games as we kick off the summer reading program. Registration is not required for this event: you can just show up. Wed, Jun 8^th, 1:30-3pm.

Learn and Explore: Astronaut Fitness

The Armstrong Museum will present a program on Astronaut Fitness. Register at the children's room desk starting the Thursday before the show. Wed, Jun 15^th at 1:30pm.

Learn and Explore: Camouflage

Bill Fisher will present a program on camouflage. Register at the children's room desk starting the Thursday before the show. Wed, Jun 22^nd at 2pm.

Learn and Explore: Magic Show

Poof Daddy will present a magic show. Register at the children's room desk starting the Thursday before the show. Wed, Jun 29^th at 2pm.

Learn and Explore: Balloon Show

Tess Shimko will present the Team Read Balloon Show. Register at the children's room desk starting the Thursday before the show. Wed, Jul 6^th at 2pm.

Learn and Explore: Music and Dance Show

Joanie Calem will present a music and dance program. Register at the children's room desk starting the Thursday before the show. Wed, Jul 13^th at 2pm.

Learn and Explore: Polynesian Dance Show

Donna Shepherd will present a Polynesian dance program. Register at the children's room desk starting the Thursday before the show. Wed, Jul 20^th at 2pm.

Listen and Create: Preschool Storytime

Starting June 6^th, storytime will be held on Mondays at 6:30pm and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30am. Registration is not required for storytime: you can just show up. Mon, Jun 6^th at 6:30pm, Tue, Jun 7^th at 10:30am, Wed, Jun 8^th at 10:30am, Mon, Jun 13^th at 6:30pm, Tue, Jun 14^th at 10:30am, Wed, Jun 15^th at 10:30am, Mon, Jun 20^th at 6:30pm, Tue, Jun 21^st at 10:30am, Wed, Jun 22^nd at 10:30am, Mon, Jun 27^th at 6:30pm, Tue, Jun 28^th at 10:30am, and Wed, Jun 29^th at 10:30am.

Family Movie Fridays

Join us and watch a movie on our big screen.

Fri, Jun 10^th at 3pm, animal movie
Fri, Jun 17^th at 3pm, clownfish movie
Fri, Jun 24^th at 3pm, dog movie
Fri, Jul 15^th at 3pm, martial arts movie
Fri, Jul 22^nd at 3pm, race car movie
Fri, Jul 29^th at 3pm, flying balloon movie

Craft

Drop in to the Children's Room any time the library is open and make crafts. New crafts will become available each Monday afternoon. This program runs from May 31^st through July 30^th.

Touch a Truck

Watch this space for more information about this program.

Sat, Jun 18^th, 10-Noon, Horn Free Hour from 10-11

Get in the Game: Summer Reading 2016

Summer reading starts June 1^st. Read books, win prizes.

Here's how:

If you are finishing grades 6-12, you can participate in teen summer reading. You may only participate in one summer reading program. (Those finishing sixth grade may choose either the children's or the teen summer reading program, and graduates may choose either the teen or adult program.)
Register at the children's room desk to receive your bookmark, book bag, reading log, and book review forms.
After reading a book (or listening to an audiobook), fill out a review form and return it to the children's desk to enter the $10 gift card drawing of your choice.
Each time you submit a review, your reading log should be stamped. Review five books and receive a free book. Review ten books and choose between a second free book or a certificate worth $5 off library overdue fines.
If you review five books by June 30^th, you will be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to King's Island. (Exceptions to the five-book minimum may be made for those who are actively reading longer books; please talk to the children's room staff.)
Attending a summer event or volunteering at a children's event will earn you a bonus ticket to enter into a weekly drawing of your choice.
No teen may win more than two of the weekly drawings.

Teen Weekly Gift Card Drawings:

Drawing Date	Gift Cards
Friday, June 10^th	Game Stop #1	Dollar General
Friday, June 17^th	Cinemark #1	Wendy's
Friday, June 24^th	Barnes and Noble #1	The Candi Bar
Friday, July 1^st	Amazon	Subway
Friday, July 8^th	Cinemark #2	Pizza Hut
Friday, July 15^th	iTunes	Taco Bell
Friday, July 22^nd	Barnes and Noble #2	Hot Topic
Friday, July 29^th	Game Stop #2	Dollar Tree
Saturday, July 30^th (Grand Prize)	Barnes and Noble ($25)	Barnes and Noble ($25)

Movie Nights

Join us for a movie on our big screen.

Tue, Jun 7^th at 6pm, 19^th century zombie movie
Thu, Jun 23^rd at 6pm, alien invasion movie
Tue, Jul 5^th at 6pm, boxing movie
Tue, Jul 19^th at 6pm, alien video game movie

Drop-In Papercrafting

Want to try scrapbooking, card making, or quilling? Drop in any time from 5-8pm. Use our paper punches, die cuts, stamps, and other tools. All supplies are provided. You do not need to register for this program: just drop in. Thu, Jul 7^th, 5-8pm.

Life-Size Lawn Chess

All skill levels are invited to play a game of chess where the players are the pieces. Weather permitting, this game will be held on the lawn. Ages 8 and up are welcome to participate, but registration is required. Call or stop by the library to sign up. Wed, Jul 27^th at 6pm.

Summer Solstice Crafts

Join us for sun-themed crafts. Registration is required. Call or stop by the library to sign up. Mon, Jun 20^th, 4-5pm.

Alice in Wonderland Party

Don your favorite Wonderland-themed costume and join us for croquet, a hat-making contest, games, and a tea party. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Registration is required: call or stop by the library to signup. Tue, Jun 28^th, 5-7pm.

Bingo for Books

Play BINGO and win teen books or pop culture prizes. Registration is requested. Call or stop by the library to sign up. Thu, Jul 14^th, 6-7:30pm.

Exercise Your Mind: Read

Summer Reading starts June 1^st. It's super easy to participate.

Every book you read earns you a ticket for your choice of our weekly drawings

Weekly Prize List

Drawing Date
June 10^th	$20 Payne's Pizza	$15 Liberty Mill	$10 Wendy's
June 17^th	$20 Cinemark	$15 M and S Pizza	$10 Pizza Hut
June 24^th	$20 Poland's	$15 DK's	$10 Taco Bell
July 1^st	$25 Geyer's	$15 Jade Palace	$10 Taylor's
July 8^th	$25 The Candi Bar	$20 Heritage Home Goods	$10 Burger King
July 15^th	$25 Amazon	$20 Phil's Deli	$10 Papa John's
July 22^nd	$25 Rus-Men Farms	$20 Big Plate Diner	$10 Granny's Kitchen
Grand Prize July 29^th	$50 Barnes and Noble (two winners)

Additionally, the first hundred patrons to sign up will receive a free reusable book tote.

Summer Reading 2016

The Summer Reading program starts June 1^st for all ages.

For the Spell of It

So, you think you can spell? Prove it. The library will host an adult spelling bee. Ages 13 and up are welcome to participate. The bee will be played in teams. Thu, Jun 2^nd at 5pm.

Coffee and Coloring

The library will sponsor an adult coloring night at the Candi Bar. Colored pencils and adult coloring pages will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well. Refreshments will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase from the venue. Registration is required, since space is limited. Call or stop by the library to sign up. Thu, Jun 30^th, 5-7pm.

Fairy Gardening 101

Curious about the magical art of fairy gardening? Janet from Janet's Floral and Design in Ontario will be giving an informal talk on the basics, in the library's Community Room. Light refreshments will be served. Thu, Jul 28^th, 6-7pm.

Preschool Storytime

Join us on Mondays at 6:30pm and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30am. In addition to stories, these times also feature crafts, games, and other fun.

Anime Club

Join us for anime, manga, cosplay, and Japanese culture. Note that we are switching to Tuesdays starting in January. Teens in grades 6-12 do not need to register for the anime club: you can just show up.

Tue, Dec 8^th, 6:30-8pm
Tue, Jan 12^th, 6:30-8pm
Tue, Feb 9^th, 6:30-8pm
Tue, Mar 8^th, 6:30-8pm, Japanese Craft
Tue, Apr 12^th, 6:30-8pm, Rice Bowls
Tue, May 10^th, 6:30-8pm, Cosplay on the Lawn
Tue, Jun 14^th, 6:30-8pm
Tue, Jul 12^th, 6:30-8pm
Tue, Aug 9^th, 6:30-8pm

Closed

The library will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Thu, Dec 24^th, Christmas Eve
Fri, Dec 25^th, Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1^st, New Year's Day
Mon, May 30^th, Memorial Day
Mon, Jul 4^th, Independence Day
Mon, Sep 5^th, Labor Day
Thu, Nov 24^th, Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 25^th, Day After Thanksgiving
Sat, Dec 24^th, Christmas Eve
Mon, Dec 26^th, Christmas Day
Mon, Jan 2^nd, New Year's Day

Games Club

The chess club has become a games club. We will still have chess available, but we also now invite others to join in and play other board games and card games. Bring your own game or play one of ours. New members in grades 6-12 are invited to join at any time. Refreshments are provided. You do not need to register for the games club: you can just show up.

Thu, Dec 17^th, 6:30-8pm
Thu, Jan 21^st, 6:30-8pm
Thu, Feb 18^th, 6-8pm
Thu, Mar 17^th, 6:30-8pm
Thu, Apr 21^st, 6:30-8pm
Thu, May 19^th, 6:30-8pm
Thu, Jun 16^th, 6:30-8pm
Thu, Jul 21^st, 6:30-8pm
Thu, Aug 18^th, 6:30-8pm

Board of Trustees

The library board meets at the library at 4pm on the third Monday of each month.