FROM OUR DIRECTOR As the Executive Director of the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library system, allow me to welcome you to the inaugural issue of the Briggs Bulletin, the quarterly newsletter of the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library. I am celebrating my first year as Executive Director and guiding a renewal effort at our locations to be known for items and services beyond books. BLCPL is working on a variety of projects to bring new services, materials, and renewed physical spaces to the community of Lawrence County. We are committed to increasing our non-traditional offerings through a variety of projects as a part of our Beyond Books Initiative. Among the first new service offerings at BLCPL we will have free notary public services at our locations. If you need notary services in Lawrence County, we want to be your first stop. As part of our effort to renew our physical spaces the Phyllis Hamner Local History Room at our Ironton location has been cleaned, reorganized, and renewed. The Hamner Room now has new shelving as well as more shelving. More materials related to Lawrence County are displayed and available in the local history room. We’ve installed a new microfilm reader and a new digital scanner. We hope to digitize unique and rare items in our collection starting in 2025. As part of our commitment to new services, we have Awe Stations available at 4 of our locations: Chesapeake, Ironton, Proctorville, and South Point for educational games and educational instructional courses like beginning programming. We invite the community to visit our newly renovated Children’s Area at Ironton in order to enjoy the new sensory items and STEM materials available at the location. These are just a little bit of the new offerings from BLCPL coming to Lawrence County in 2024 and beyond. We’re excited for you to join us in this new chapter which goes beyond books! Gretchen Claypool, Executive Director, Briggs Lawrence County Public Library System Ironton Branch 321 South 4th Street Ironton, Ohio 45638 (740) 532-1124 South Point Branch 317 Solida Road South Point, Ohio 45680 (740) 377-2288 Chesapeake Branch 11054 County Road 1 Chesapeake, Ohio 45619 (740) 867-3390 Proctorville Branch 410 Elizabeth Street Proctorville, Ohio 45669 (740) 886-6697 Symmes Valley Branch 14860 State Route 141 Willow Wood, Ohio 45696 (740) 202-9182 Hamner Room (Genealogy) 321 South 4th Street Ironton, Ohio 45638 (740) 532-1124 OUR BRANCHES IMAGINE A LIBRARY “BEYOND BOOKS.” In 2024 BLCPL plans to bring a variety of services and non-traditional materials to the library to enrich the whole community, readers and non-readers alike with our systemwide Beyond Books Initiative. We’re bringing sensory skill building items and STEM materials to our juvenile area, starting our pilot bicycle lending program, upgrading our public use technology to help Lawrence County residents access: printing, faxing, scanning, and document management with greater ease, and FREE notary public services are now available at all our locations. As we move beyond books in a variety of ways, board games for family game nights and new video game titles across a variety of platforms, are now available. We also hope to develop a library collection including essential tools and craft materials at our libraries free for lending to the public later in 2024. Stop into any Briggs Lawrence County Library location and see what we have to offer, “Beyond Books” Library Administration Offices P.O. Box 1116 • South Point, OH 45680 • (740) 533-0363 Free Notary Services
YOUTH SERVICES RENOVATION Reimagining and Redesigning Our Youth-Oriented Spaces As librarians and clerks at Ironton’s Briggs Lawrence County Public Library branch, we see a lot of patrons. Some of our most loyal and most enthusiastic patrons are our youth patrons. From newborn to nearly grown we love our adventurous, inquisitive, and friendly youth patrons. With their needs in mind, we are reimagining and redesigning our youth-oriented spaces at our Ironton location. Our children’s area, perfect for children 0 – 12, has undergone a total remodeling to make the space more accessible, inviting, and kid friendly. We’ve integrated a Storytime zone, put in sizefriendly shelving for our little browsers— Briggsy’s Kids. We’ve added creativity initiatives and dexterity and skill building toys and learning stations. In the coming months we hope to add even more to the area with STEM products and kits, and sensory play items too. We want children to feel welcome to grow, learn, and explore at BLCPL. But, our plans don’t stop there! We recognize the value, wit, and creativity of our teen patrons and want to create an independent space for them at Ironton to gather, share and create. The path to adulthood has many challenges and rewards and we hope our upcoming Teen Area becomes a vital space to learn and create social connections for our young adults. No matter the age of the patron, BLCPL is working hard to be a vital and exciting part of the community, but we wanted to invite our young patrons to experience the results at BLCPL, Ironton as the space grows and changes in 2024.
Summer Reading Programming and Events Saturday, June 1st – Saturday, July 27th Youth Summer Reading Program How It Works Beat boredom, have fun, and win prizes at the library this summer during our Summer Reading Program! Starting Saturday, June 1st, children and teens can sign-up by visiting their local library branch. It’s free and easy! Children 11 and under can read and participate in activities for the chance to win prizes! Sign-up to receive your activity log to start tracking your reading, completing challenges, and attending library events to earn tickets for prize drawings. Children will also receive small prizes for reaching reading achievement levels. Any child that reads for 1,800 minutes over the summer will receive a t-shirt! Teens, ages 12 – 18, can participate for a chance to win some great prizes, too! When signing up, receive a punch card to track the number of books read. Any teen that reads 8 books over the summer will receive a t-shirt. For checking out library materials or attending library events, teens will receive scratch tickets. Some tickets are instant prize winners, while others are nonwinning tickets. All non-winning tickets will be entered into end of summer prize drawings! Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Ironton – Saturday, June 1st at 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Help us kick off Summer Reading with an outdoor celebration! Stop by the Ironton Library for games and crafts, learn about community resources, meet animals from the BARKer Farm, and more! Sign-up for Summer Reading, too! Adventures in Folk Tales with Paul Strickland Ironton – Monday, June 24th at 5:00 p.m. Join nationally-renowned storyteller and theater artist, Paul Strickland as he performs his show featuring exciting, interactive stories and fun sing-along songs based upon Ohio and Kentucky folk tales and beyond! Fun for all ages! Meet the Author: Mindy McGinnis Ironton – Monday, July 1st at 5:30 p.m. Come meet Mindy McGinnis, best selling Young Adult author and an Edgar Award-winning novelist who writes across multiple genres. Mindy will discuss her novels, do a Q&A, and sign books. Copies of her books will also be available for purchase. The Professor Show: “Mysteries and Marvels: An Oddity Odessy” South Point – July 19th at 11:00 a.m. Proctorville – July 19th at 2:00 p.m. Join us for a fun, juggling, and comedy show with Professor Tony, the professor of nonsense and throwing things! Fun for the whole family! Tell Your Adventure Writing Contest Entries due Monday, June 17th – Saturday, June 29th For children and teens. We want to hear about your adventures! Tell as a story about an adventure you’ve been on or one you would like to go on. Age categories: 7 – 9, 10 – 12, and 13 – 17. Please limit your stories to no more than two pages. Drop your stories off at the library or email them to jangullet@briggslibrary.org. Winning entries will be shared in our libraries and on our social media. Registered participants of the summer reading program will receive an entry ticket for their respective prize drawings.
Weekly Library Programming Preschool Storytime throughout June and July For ages 3 – 6. Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. • Ironton – Mondays, 11:00 a.m. • Proctorville – Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. • South Point--Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. • Chesapeake--Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. • Symmes Valley–Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. Family Storytime Throughout June and July Bring the entire family to enjoy books, songs, and activities while building literacy skills. • Ironton – Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. Toddler Time Throughout June and July Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music, and fun. Recommended for ages 12 months – 36 months. • Ironton – Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. • Chesapeake – Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. Kids Club Throughout June and July The Library is the place to be! Kids Club programs will explore a different adventure theme each week. Activities may include crafts, games, books, and more. Meet new friends and hang out with old friends! For ages 6 – 11. • South Point – Mondays, 3:00 p.m. • Chesapeake – Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. • Proctorville – Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. • Ironton – Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. • Symmes Valley – Fridays, 11:00 a.m. Adult Summer Reading Program How It Works If a participant reads 7 books from the library (including audiobooks and ebooks from Libby and Hoopla), they will receive a summer reading t-shirt. Upon sign up, participants will receive a punch card. After reading a library book, present your card to the front desk to be punched. For each 7 books read after the initial amount, participants will be entered to win a themed gift basket. Participants will also be entered to win a gift basket if they attend an adult library program or complete a summer reading challenge for adults. 10 gift baskets will be given away at the end of the summer. Participants may choose what gift basket they would like the chance to win. Patrons may only sign up and participate at one library branch and may only receive one t-shirt. Summer reading begins June 1 and ends July 27. All entries must be returned by July 27. Winners will be chosen and notified after this date. 10 gift basket winners will be chosen throughout the entire library system. Summer Reading Kickoff A summer reading kickoff will take place on June 1 at the Ironton branch from 1:00 to 3:00. Activities for children and adults will be provided including the BARKer Farm, Axe Throwing, crafts, refreshments and so much more. Geocache Adventure This summer, take part in a treasure hunt at the library! One geocache is hidden at each library branch. Follow the clues to find the stash, solve the riddle to open the treasure box, and collect the code word. Find all five caches before the end of summer reading and receive a limited edition button and if you are a registered Summer Library Program participant, you will receive an entry ticket for the prize drawings! Don’t forget to sign the log located in each box and take a trinket as a token of victory. The adventure is open to all ages. To play, download the app www.geocaching.com/play or pick-up a passport available at any Briggs Library location.
Ironton Star Wars Day Saturday, May 4th at 11:00 a.m. Celebrate Star Wars Day at the library. Stop by to join in the fun! Costumes welcome. • Star Wars Storytime, 11:00 a.m. For ages 3 – 6 and their families. A special star wars Storytime! • Jedi Training and Star Wars Crafts, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Test your skills with agility exercises, mind games, and light saber training. • Cosplay Parade, 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. All ages.Participate in our costume parade throughout the library. • Teen Star Wars Hangout, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18 Chill with other teens who enjoy Star Wars. Share snacks, favorite movie moments, and compete in trivia. Mother’s Day Craft Thursday, May 9th at 4:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Personalize a canvas tote bag for your Mom or another special lady. A gift they will cherish! Let’s Solve a Mystery Monday, May 13th at 2:00 p.m. Join fellow sleuths as we attempt to solve several tales of murder and mayhem. Refreshments provided. Please register for this program by calling your local library branch. Monogrammed Beach Towel Tuesday, May 14th at 4:00 p.m. (For teens ages 12 – 18.) Create tie dye towel to use this summer! Use tape to design your name, monogram, or other cool patterns. Registration required. Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, May 16th & 30th at 4:00 p.m. (For teens ages 12 – 18.) D&D is a game about adventure, mystery and drama in a fantasy based world. Save the realm with our Dungeon Master from the Goblin Traders. For all skill levels. Book Discussions Friday, May 17th at 10:30 a.m. For copies of the Senior Center selection, contact Amy at 740-886-6697 or award@ briggslibrary.org. Movie: Mr. Malcolm’s List (PG) Friday, May 17, 2:00 p.m. Popcorn and bottled water will be provided. Adult Craft: Gnome Garland Monday, May 20th at 2:00p.m. Create an adorable garland that can adorn your home all season long. All materials provided. Please callregister for this program by calling your local library branch. DIY Beach Towel Thursday, May 23rd at 4:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Create a tie dye towel to use at the pool or beach. Registration required. Bingo Friday, May 24th at 2:00 p.m. Play free for fun and prizes! South Point Needlecraft Programs Every Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Crafters of all abilities are welcome. Bring your supplies and any projects on which you are working. Derby Day Thursday, May 2nd at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. For ages 11 and under and their families. Come decorate a hat, so you will look your best for Derby Day! You can also horse around with other fun activities and games. Adult Craft: Gnome Garland Thursday, May 9th at 2:00 p.m. Create an adorable garland that can adorn your home all season long. All materials provided. Please register for this program by calling your local library branch. Bingo Thursday, May 16th at 2:00 p.m. Play free for fun and prizes! DIY Beach Towel Monday, May 20th at 4:00 p.m. For ages 4 – 11 and their families. Create a tie dye towel to use at the pool or beach. Registration required. Movie: Mr. Malcolm’s List (PG) Friday, May 30th at 2:00 p.m. Popcorn and bottled water will be provided. TikTok Dance Club Monday, May 13th at 4:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Make every second count while learning popular TikTok dances. Have fun and maybe create your soon-to-be-viral moves. Chesapeake Teen Craft: Paper Hydrangeas Tuesday, May 7th at 4:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Come create a flower bouquet using simple coffee filters. They are so pretty and they’re super easy to make! Adult Craft: Gnome Garland Wednesday, May 8th at 2:00 p.m. Create an adorable garland that can adorn your home all season long. All materials provided. Call to register. Book Discussions Thursday, May 16th at 1:00 p.m. Call the Chesapeake library to obtain copies of the books. Kid’s Craft: Decorative Organizer Thursday, May 16th at 4:00 p.m. For ages 11 and under and their families. Join us to upcycle and decorate a magazine holder into a new organizer to help keep your room tidy. Use it to hold your books, comics, magazines, trading cards, or other items. PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS
Kid’s DIY: Faux Stained Glass Art Monday, May 20th at 4:00 p.m. For ages 11 and under and their families. It’s not real stained glass, but it sure looks like it! Choose from one of our pre-made outlines then complete your picture with paint and foil. You won’t believe the results! Bingo Thursday, May 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Play free for fun and prizes! Proctorville Ohio Workforce Development Assistance Every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Need help with a resume or job search? Want to apply for job training assistance? Need a referral to other One Stop services? Meet us close to your home! Needlecraft Programs Every other Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Crafters of all abilities are welcome. Bring your supplies and any projects on which you are working. Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Monday, May 6th at 4:00 p.m. For ages 11 and under. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with crafts, music, and some chips and salsa. TikTok Dance Club Thursday, May 16th at 4: 00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Learn popular TikTok dances. Have fun and maybe create your soon-to-be-viral moves. Science of Airplanes Monday, May 20th at 4:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11. Explore the world of aviation by learning how things fly, testing Bernoulli’s Principle, and racing a variety of paper airplanes. Adult Craft: Gnome Garland Monday, May 20th at 2:00 p.m. Create an adorable garland that can adorn your home all season long. All materials provided. Please register for this program by calling your local library branch. Let’s Solve a Mystery Monday, May 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Join fellow sleuths as we attempt to solve several tales of murder and mayhem. Refreshments provided. Please register for this program by calling your local library branch. Symmes Valley Needlecraft Programs 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Crafters of all abilities are welcome. Bring your supplies and any projects on which you are working. Mother’s Day Craft Monday, May 6th at 5:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11. Join us to make a beautiful gift for your Mom or another special lady. Learn to make paper flower bouquets. Briggs Builders Monday, May 20th at 5:00 p.m. For ages 3 and up. Come join us as we explore our creativity and imagination with LEGOs. Participants can create their own design or be inspired by the challenge we provide. The library will provide the bricks. Kids bring the imagination!
PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS Ironton Story Times at the Library • Mondays – Preschool Storytime, 11:00 a.m. • Tuesdays – Toddler Time, 11:00 a.m. • Tuesdays – Family Storytime, 5:00 p.m. Kids Club Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Explore a different adventure theme each week. Activities may include crafts, games, books, and more. Adventures in Adulting Monday, June 3rd at 2:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Life Skills & Life Lessons for Teens. Learn how to search for jobs and fill-out applications. Adult Summer Reading Craft: Welcome Sign Monday, June 10th at 2:00 p.m. Create a cute wooden sign to welcome the summer season. All materials provided. Register by calling your local library branch. Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, June 13th & 27th at 4:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. D&D is a game about adventure, mystery and drama in a fantasy based world. Save the realm with our Dungeon Master from the Goblin Traders. For all skill levels. Bingo Friday, June 14th at 2:00 p.m. Play free for fun and prizes! Going On A Bear Hunt Saturday, June 15th at 11:00 a.m. For ages 3 and up and their families. Go on a bear hunt! Find the bear’s lair! We’ll make maps, trail mix, and crafts. Survival Kit Tin Monday, June 17th at 2:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Decorate and fill your own mini survival kit. Team Jigsaw Puzzle Race Monday, June 17th at 2:00 p.m. Teams of four will race to be the ones to finish the jigsaw puzzle first! Winners receive prizes! Space limited to 6 teams. Call or visit the library to register. Book Discussions Monday, June 17th at 10:30a.m., Ironton Senior Center To obtain copies of the books of the Senior Center selection, contact Amy at 740-886-6697 or award@briggslibrary.org. Folk Tales with Paul Strickland Monday, June 24th at 5:00 p.m. For all ages. Join nationally-renowned storyteller and theater artist, Paul Strickland as he performs interactive stories and fun sing-along songs based upon OH and KY folk tales. Adventures with Bluey Saturday, June 29th at 2:30 p.m. Join Bluey and Bingo for crafts, games, and photos! South Point Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Kids Club Mondays at 3:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Kids Club programs will explore a different adventure theme each week. Activities may include crafts, games, books, and more. Needlecraft Programs Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Crafters of all abilities are welcome. Bring your supplies and any projects on which you are working. Boba Tea Making and International Snack Tasting Thursday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m. Make Boba tea and taste snacks from around the world. Register by calling your local branch. Snacking Adventure Tuesday, June 4th at 4:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Travel the world by trying popular international snacks! Family Movie: Up (PG | 96 min.) Thursday, June 6th at 10:30 a.m. Grab your blankets and pillows & join us for a family movie! Popcorn and water provided. Candy BINGO Wednesday, June 12th at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Bring the whole family to play for the chance to win some sweet prizes! Adult Summer Reading Craft: Welcome Sign Thursday, June 13th at 2:00 p.m. Create a cute wooden sign to welcome the summer season. All materials provided. Please register for this program by calling your local library branch. In Real Life Among Us Tuesday, June 18th at 4:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Work with your crewmates to complete tasks before the imposters stop you. Interactive Movie: Mary Poppins (G | 140 minutes.) Thursday, June 20th at 10:30 a.m. Attendees will receive some simple props to use and a list of actions to perform to bring the movie to life! Popcorn and water provided. Graphic Novel Book Club Wednesday, June 26th at 4:00 p.m. For ages 8 – 12. This month’s book is Two Headed Chicken by Tom Angleberger. Pick up copies at the library. The title is also available on Libby. Chesapeake Story Times at the Library Thursdays – Preschool Storytime, 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays – Toddler Time, 11:00 a.m. Kids Club Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Explore a different adventure theme each week. Activities may include crafts, games, books, and more. Adult Summer Reading Craft: Welcome Sign Wednesday, June 5th at 2:00 p.m. Create a cute wooden sign to welcome the summer season. All materials provided. Please register for this program by calling your local library branch.
Artful Adventure Saturday, June 8th at 12:00 –3:00 p.m. (For ages 11 and under. Art supplies provided) Drop in to create your own masterpiece! DIY Cracked Glass Stone Necklace Monday, June 10th at 2:00 pm (For teens ages 12 – 18.) Turn glass stones and nail polish into a necklace. Bingo Wednesday, June 12th at 2:00 p.m. Play free for fun and prizes! Book Discussions Thursday, June 20th at 1:00 p.m. Call the Chesapeake library to obtain copies of the books. Snacking Adventure Thursday, June 20th at 2:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Travel the world by trying popular international snacks! Narnia Book Club Monday, June 24th at 3:00 p.m. For ages 8 – 12. This month we will be reading The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Pick up copies at the library. The title is also available on Libby. Proctorville Story Time at the Library Tuesdays – Preschool Storytime, 11:00 a.m. Kids Club Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Explore a different adventure theme each week. Activities may include crafts, games, books, and more. Ohio Workforce Development Assistance Every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Need help with a resume or job search? Want to apply for job training assistance? Need a referral to other One Stop services? Meet us close to your home! Needlecraft Programs Every other Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Crafters of all abilities are welcome. Bring your supplies and any projects on which you are working. Boba Tea Making and International Snack Tasting Tuesday, June 4, 2:00 p.m. We will be making Boba tea and also tasting snacks from around the world. Please register for this program by calling your local branch. Snacking Adventure Thursday, June 6th at 4:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Travel the world by trying popular international snacks! Adventure into Emotions: Inside Out Party Thursday, June 13th at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. For ages 11 and under. Celebrate the release of Inside Out 2 with a variety of crafts and activities featuring our favorite emotions. Adult Summer Reading Craft: Welcome Sign Tuesday, June 18th at 2:00 p.m. Create a cute wooden sign to welcome the summer season. All materials provided. Register by calling your local library branch. Book Discussions Thursday, June 20th at 2:00 p.m. Call the Proctorville library for copies of the books. Bingo Thursday, June 20th at 2:00 p.m. Play free for fun and prizes! In Real Life Among Us Thursday, June 20th at 4:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Work with your crewmates to complete tasks before the imposters stop you. The Proctorville Book Club Thursday, June 27th at 4:00 p.m. For ages 8 – 12. Our book club features Who HQ books. This month’s book - What Is the Story of Transformers? Adventures with Bluey Saturday, June 29th at 11:00 a.m. Come celebrate everyone’s two favorite cattle dogs, Bluey and Bingo! Drop in for Bluey themed crafts and other fun activities! Bluey and Bingo will be there, too! Symmes Valley Story Time at the Library Tuesdays – Preschool Storytime, 11:00 a.m. Kids Club Fridays at 11:00 a.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Explore a different adventure theme each week. Activities may include crafts, games, books, and more. Needlecraft Programs 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Crafters of all abilities are welcome. Bring your supplies and any projects on which you are working. DIY Map Bracelets Thursday, June 6th at 2:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Join us to make some cool bangle bracelets using maps! Movie: Wonka (PG | 112 min.) Thursday, June 20th at 2:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Join us for a movie! Snacks provided.
Ironton Author: Mindy McGinnis Monday, July 1st at 5:30 p.m. Come meet Mindy McGinnis, best selling Young Adult author and an Edgar Awardwinning novelist. Mindy will discuss her novels, do a Q&A, and sign books. Copies of her books will be available for purchase. Family “Drive-In” Movie Saturday, July 6th at 1:00 p.m. Join us for an indoor “drive-in” movie featuring Kung Fu Panda 4 PG | 94 min. Come at 1:00 p.m. to decorate your own cardboard box car to sit in. Movie starts at 1:30 p.m. Blankets and pillows are welcome. Popcorn and water will be provided. Solve a Mystery Monday, July 8th at 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Play detective to crack a gripping murder mystery and bring the criminals to justice! Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, July 11th and 25th at 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. D&D is a game about adventure, mystery and drama in a fantasy based world. Save the realm with our Dungeon Master from the Goblin Traders. For all skill levels. Movie: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (PG-13) Friday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. It’s an adventure in film! Popcorn and bottled water will be provided. Part of the Adult Summer Reading program. Take a Bite Out of a Book Monday, July 15th at 2:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Come sample a variety of books, genres, and authors. Discuss books with other teens and find new titles for your TBR pile! Adult Summer Reading Craft: Guided Painting Tutorial Monday, July 15 at 2:00 p.m. It’s an adventure in art as we follow a YouTube tutorial on how to paint a Mason Jar filled with flowers. All materials provided. Please register for this program by calling your local library branch. Shark Week Adventures Monday, July 15th – Friday, 19th at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. For children ages 3 – 11. Dive into our children’s area each day, for shark themed activities. Our special friend Sharky will be popping up for appearances, too! There will be a special Shark Scavenger Hunt all week long! • Monday – Craft a Shark Bracelet and play Feed the Shark Ball Toss • Tuesday – Craft a Clothespin Shark and go “Shark Fishing” • Wednesday – Craft a paper bag Shark Puppet and play “Walk the Plank” • Thursday – Craft a Shark From Recycled Materials and play “Save Sharks From Pollution” • Friday – Craft a Newspaper Shark and play Feed the Shark Ball Toss Book Discussions Friday, July 19th at 10:30a.m., Ironton Senior Center To obtain copies of the Senior Center selection, contact Amy at 740-886-6697 or award@briggslibrary.org. Adventures in Adulting Monday, July 22nd at 2:00 p.m. (For teens ages 12 – 18.) Life Skills & Life Lessons for Teens. Learn how to create a budget and balance a checkbook. Boba Tea Making and International Snack Tasting Monday, July 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Make Boba tea and taste snacks from around the world. Register by calling your local branch. Bingo Friday, July 26th at 2:00 p.m. Play free for fun and prizes! Summer Reading Finale Event Saturday, July 27th at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Join us for some fun in the sun! The Ironton Fire Department will be there and make it “rain” on us! Bring a towel and wear some clothes to get wet in! Fun for the whole family. South Point Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Kids Club Mondays at 3:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Kids Club programs will explore a different adventure theme each week. Activities may include crafts, games, books, and more. Hang out with old and new friends! Needlecraft Programs Every other Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Crafters of all abilities are welcome. Bring your supplies and any projects on which you are working. Movie: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (PG-13) Wednesday, July 3 at 2:00 p.m. It’s an adventure in film! Popcorn and bottled water will be provided. Part of the Adult Summer Reading program. Bucket List Journals Tuesday, July 9th at 4:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Dream big and start your greatest adventure! Decorate your own journal and fill it with plans you wish to achieve in your lifetime. Family Movie: Kung Fu Panda 4 PG | 94 minutes. Thursday, July 11th at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a family movie! Popcorn and water will be provided but you may bring your own snacks. Princess Party Saturday, July 13th at 1:00 p.m. Dress up as your favorite character and join some princesses for photos, crafts, activities, and more. Princesses will be appearing courtesy of Vicki Roach of Tea Party Treats & Sweets. Graphic Novel Book Club Wednesday, July 17th at 4:00 p.m. For ages 8 – 12. Join us for a brief discussion, activity, and snack. This month’s book is Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke. Copies can be picked up from the library and the title is available on Libby. PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS
Bingo Thursday, July 18th at 2:00 p.m. Play free for fun and prizes! The Professor Show: “Mysteries and Marvels: An Oddity Odyssey” Friday, July 19th at 11:00 a.m. Join us for a fun, juggling, and comedy show with Professor Tony, the professor of nonsense and throwing things! Fun for the whole family! Team Jigsaw Puzzle Race Friday, June 19th at 2:00 p.m. Teams of four will race to be the first to finish a jigsaw puzzle! Winners receive prizes! Space limited to 6 teams. Call or visit the library to register. Breakdance Olympics Tuesday, July 23rd, 4:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Summer 2024 marks the first year breakdancing will be included in the Olympic Games. Prep your eye for details by watching some break dancing videos and judge them according to Olympic standards. Interactive Movie: Wizard Of Oz (G | 101 minutes) Thursday, July 25th at 10:30 a.m. Experience movies in a whole new way! Attendees will receive some props to use and actions to perform to bring the movie to life! Popcorn and water will be provided. Adult Summer Reading Craft: Guided Painting Tutorial Thursday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. Follow a YouTube tutorial on how to paint a Mason Jar filled with flowers. All materials provided. Please register for this program by calling your local library branch. Family Fort Finale Friday, July 26th at 4:45 – 6:30 p.m. Bring your blankets and sheets to transform furniture into your family’s cozy fort inside the library! Read stories together, eat snacks, and have fun at this after-hours event for families. Building supplies available. Please be at the library by 4:45 p.m. to begin. Chesapeake Story Times at the Library Thursdays – Preschool Storytime, 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays – Toddler Time, 11:00 a.m. Kids Club Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Kids Club programs will explore a different adventure theme each week. Activities may include crafts, games, books, and more. DIY Cork American Flag Monday, July 1st at 2:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Get ready for July 4th by making a patriotic, upcycled craft, from corks. Crafting Corner Saturday, July 6th at 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11. Drop in to make some travel themed crafts using maps. Adult Summer Reading Craft: Guided Painting Tutorial Wednesday, July 10 at 2:00 p.m. Follow a YouTube tutorial on how to paint a Mason Jar filled with flowers. All materials provided. Please register for this program by calling your local library branch. Boba Tea Making and International Snack Tasting Wednesday, July 17th at 2:00 p.m. Make Boba tea and taste snacks from around the world. Register by calling your local branch. Book Discussions Thursday, July 18th at 1:00 p.m. Call the Chesapeake library to obtain copies of the books. Solve a Mystery Thursday, July 18th at 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Join us for snacks and a mystery. Play detective to crack a gripping murder mystery and bring the criminals to justice! Narnia Book Club Monday, July 22nd at 3:00 p.m. For ages 8 – 12. Explore the magical world beyond the wardrobe! This month we will be reading Prince Caspian. Copies can be picked up from the library and the title is available on Libby. We’ll discuss the book and do an activity. Bingo Wednesday, July 24th at 2:00 p.m. Play free for fun and prizes! Summer Reading Mini Golf Adventure Finale Event Saturday, July 27th at 10:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tee up for indoor mini golf at the library! Try your hand at our transportation and travel themed course. Fun for the whole family. Proctorville Story Time at the Library Tuesdays – Preschool Storytime, 11:00 a.m. Kids Club Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Kids Club programs will explore a different adventure theme each week. Activities may include crafts, games, books, and more. Ohio Workforce Development Assistance Every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Need help with a resume or job search? Want to apply for job training assistance? Need a referral to other One Stop services? Meet us close to your home! Needlecraft Programs Every other Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Crafters of all abilities are welcome. Bring your supplies and any projects on which you are working. Adventuring into Games Saturday, July 6th at 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For ages 12 and under and their families. Play a variety of board, card, and video games throughout the day.
Adult Summer Reading Craft: Guided Painting Tutorial Thursday, July 11 at 2:00 p.m. It’s an adventure in art as we follow a YouTube tutorial on how to paint a Mason Jar filled with flowers. All materials provided. Please register for this program by calling your local library branch. Bucket List Journals Thursday, July 11th at 4:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Decorate your own journal and fill it with plans you wish to achieve in your lifetime. Sticker Quest Monday, July 15th at 3:00 p.m. For ages 12 and under. Learn how to create your own stickers and decorate your belongings. Book Discussions Thursday, July 18th at 2:00 p.m. Call the Proctorville library for copies of the books. Breakdance Olympics Thursday, July 18th at 4:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Breakdancing will be included in the 2024 Olympic Games. Watch break dancing videos and judge them according to Olympic Standards. The Professor Show: “Mysteries and Marvels: An Oddity Odyssey” Friday, July 19th at 2:00 p.m. Join us for a fun, juggling, and comedy show with Professor Tony! The Proctorville Book Club Thursday, July 25th at 4:00 p.m. For ages 8 – 12. Our book club features Who HQ books. This month’s book - Who Is the Man in the Air? Michael Jordan. Summer Reading Wrap-Up Saturday, July 27th at 11:00 – 4:00 p.m. For ages 8 – 12. Drop in for the final day of Summer Reading. There will be a variety of crafts and activities to enjoy throughout the day. Symmes Valley Story Time at the Library Tuesdays – Preschool Storytime, 11:00 a.m. Kids Club Fridays at 11:00 a.m. For ages 6 – 11. Kids Club programs will explore a different adventure theme each week. Activities may include crafts, games, books, and more. Hang out with old and new friends! Needlecraft Programs 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Crafters of all abilities are welcome. Bring your supplies and any projects on which you are working. Solve a Mystery Thursday, July 18th at 2:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Join us for snacks and a mystery. Play detective to crack a gripping murder mystery and bring the criminals to justice! Shrinky Dinks Thursday, July 25th at 2:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. We’ll draw or trace our designs onto special plastic sheets and watch them transform into amazing miniature art. 321 South 4th Street • Ironton, Ohio 45638 FOLD LINE
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