FALL 2024 Enjoy a Ride Try New Things & Discover New Activities at your Briggs Lawrence County Public Libraries
FROM OUR DIRECTOR As the Executive Director of Briggs Lawrence County Public Library, I’m pleased to usher in a renewed community investment at BLCPL, to maintain the traditions that make BLCPL a community leader; and to guide the library to new heights. Those goals include new items, new faces, and new spaces. Things are changing for the better at Briggs Lawrence County Public Library. The renovation to the Children’s Area at Ironton is complete and there are new items to check out and new activities in that space including Magna Titles and Snap Circuits to learn more about physics, electricity and electronics. Proctorville is investing in community beautification by planting pollinator-friendly plants in our landscaping and adding two art project benches to the exterior of the location soon. Stop by! Chesapeake has new employees and a new business center area for all your copying, faxing, printing, and mailing needs. Stop in and say hello. We hope the new space gets your stamp of approval! South Point is releasing its Library of Things collection to the public soon. Want to try out a hammock, we hope you swing by and check one out! During Summer Reading our Symmes Valley location got a lot of new visitors, and we encourage you to check out one of the board games available at that location for some family-friendly competition. Roll the dice and try something new at BLCPL! 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 Library Administration Offices P.O. Box 1116 • South Point, OH 45680 • (740) 533-0363 Briggs Lawrence County Public Library is excited to announce its newest circulation collection, The Library of Things! What things you may ask? South Point has many pieces of outdoor, recreational and workout equipment available for patrons looking for a no-cost adventure opportunity. Need a tent for an unexpected overnight campout? Want to try out mudlarking along the riverbank? Want to know what all the fuss is about Pickleball? BLCPL’s South Point branch can help you answer all these questions and more. Check it out! IMAGINE A LIBRARY “BEYOND BOOKS.” We Have All The Things!
Food Drive with HeartCorps Throughout the month of August Do you want to earn a fun prize? Now’s your chance! For the entire month of Aug., you can go into any branch of the library and donate a shelf stable/canned food item or hygiene product to receive an American Heart Association bracelet or keychain! The donated items will be going to Shawnee Family Health Center in Coal Grove to help their patients in need. If you or someone you know is a patient at SFHC, ask any staff member and they can help you out with making sure you have food/products! Acceptable food items include box dinners, canned fruits/vegetables, canned meats, soups, shelf stable milk, oatmeal, pasta, jarred sauce, applesauce, instant potatoes, cake/ brownie mix, frosting, peanut butter, jelly, and more! Acceptable hygiene products include diapers, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, wipes, feminine products, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, and more! All donations are welcome! National Library Card Sign Up Month Throughout the month of September. Autobots, roll out…to the library! Whether you’re upgrading your skills, scouting for knowledge and information, or connecting with other heroic readers, a library card is your key to an arsenal of resources. Sign up for a new library card today at any of our branches and be entered to win an all-ages Transformers prize basket. Five prize baskets will be given away, one at each branch. The contest runs through the month of September. Briggsy’s Kids Story Times Enjoy books, songs, and activities while building literacy skills and encourage emerging language and literacy skills while having fun. Preschool Storytime (for ages 3 – 6.) Mondays–Beginning Sept. 9 | 11:00 a.m. Ironton Tuesdays–Beginning Sept. 3 | 11:00 a.m. Proctoville Wednesdays–Beginning Sept. 11 | 11:00 a.m. South Point Thursdays–Beginning Sept. 5 | 11:00 a.m. Chesapeake Toddler Time (for ages 12 months – 36 months.) Tuesdays–Beginning Sept. 3 | 11:00 a.m. Ironton Wednesdays–Beginning Sept. 4 | 11:00 a.m. Chesapeake Family Storytime (for all ages.) Tuesdays–Beginning Sept. 3 | 5:00 p.m. Ironton Saturdays–Beginning Sept. 7 | 11:00 a.m. Symmes Valley
Adult Programs Crochet Club Learn to crochet or bring your own project. Aug. 1| 5:00 p.m. Proctorville Aug. 15 | 5:00 p.m. Proctorville Aug. 29 | 5:00 p.m. Proctorville Symmes Creek Quilters Everyone welcome. Don’t forget to bring your sewing supplies! Aug. 8 | 5:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Afternoon Movie Arthur the King (PG-13) Aug. 9 | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Aug. 29 | 1:00 p.m. South Point Fall Button Bouquet Craft We will be making a fall button bouquet. All materials provided. Aug. 8 | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville Aug. 12 | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Aug. 14 | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake Aug. 22 | 2:00 p.m. South Point Digital Literacy 101 for Senior Adults Free lunch provided. Giveaways at every class! Sponsored by OSU Extension, Lawrence County. Aug. 15 | 11:00 a.m. South Point Aug. 20 | 5:30 p.m. Symmes Valley Book Discussion Please contact the your branch to get a copy of the monthly book selection. Aug. 15 | 1:00 p.m. Chesapeake Aug. 15 | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville Bingo Play free for fun and prizes! Aug. 15 | 2:00 p.m. South Point Aug. 23 | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Aug. 28 | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake ABC’s of Honeybees with Reid’s Apiary Learn all about honeybees and how important they are to our agriculture. The Reids, from Willow Wood, have been beekeepers for over 45 years. Aug. 16 | 2:00 p.m. South Point Ironton Senior Center Book Discussion Please call or email Amy (740-886-6697 award@briggslibrary.org) to obtain this month’s book selection. The Ironton Senior Center is located on Park Avenue in the old Marting Hotel on the second floor. All are welcome! Aug. 30 | 10:30 a.m. Ironton Trivia Afternoon Topic: Notable August Birthdays. Aug. 30 | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Youth Programs Bon Voyage Miss Rachael! You’re invited to Miss Rachael’s Goodbye Party. Come wish her well before she leaves the library and embarks on her adventure to England! Pizza and hugs will be served. o Storytimes – 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. o Card Making – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. o Pizza – 12:00 p.m. (while supplies last) Aug. 1 | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville Special Storytime Local resident, Joseph Aldridge will be reading his children’s book, Don’t Be Shy, Let’s Learn With Sky. Attendees can make a craft and copies of the book will be available for purchase. Aug. 6 | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Nature Bookmarks (for ages 11 & under.) Create a pretty bookmark using pressed flowers and leaves. Aug. 6 | 2:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Kindergarten Throwback (for ages 12 – 18) We’re taking Teens back in time with activities they may have done in Kindergarten! Aug. 6 | 4:00 p.m. Ironton ABC’s of Honeybees with Reid’s Apiary Aug. 16 | 2:00 p.m. South Point Branch Library AUGUST IRONTON SOUTH POINT
Briggs Builders (for ages 3 and up.) We’ll provide the building materials-- things like LEGO, straw connectors, Keva planks, and more. Participants will build, design, and construct. What will you create? Aug. 7 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Homeschool Hub: (for homeschooling families.) Join us as we explore our world through stories and activities. Bubbles Aug. 8 | 11:00 a.m. South Point Water Cycle Aug. 14 | 11:00 a.m. Ironton The Art of Andy Warhol Aug. 26 | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville Build Your Own... (for ages 12 – 18.) Come for an adventure in creativity. Registration is required. Boba Beverage Aug. 8 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Aug. 20 | 4:00 p.m. Proctorville Steampunk Vases Aug. 22 | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Dungeons & Dragons (for ages 12 – 18.) Save the realm with our Dungeon Master from the Goblin Traders. All skill levels welcome. Aug. 8 | 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Ironton Aug. 22 | 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Ironton STEM Fun (for ages 4 and up.) Learn how to make and create amazing things through STEM Solar Oven S’mores Aug. 10 | 11:00 a.m. Ironton Exploding Art Aug. 24 | 11:00 a.m. Ironton Celebrate National S’mores Day Join us for a special storytime featuring local author, Kara Hope. She will read her new children’s book, and we will have a craft and snack, too! Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing. Aug. 10 | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville Kissing Hand Storytime We’ll share Audrey Penn’s story, The Kissing Hand, some favorite songs, and activities to celebrate starting kindergarten. Aug. 12 | 11:00 a.m. Ironton Fun With Snap Circuits (for ages 6 – 11.) Drop in to explore Snap Circuits–a fun and creative way to learn about electronic engineering for kids! Aug. 12 | 3:00 p.m. Ironton Squishmallow Painting (for ages 6 – 11.) Join us to create some masterpieces! We’ll explore different artists, styles, materials, and different ways of creating art. Dress accordingly. Aug. 12 | 4:00 p.m. South Point “What is” the Proctorville Book Club (for ages 8 – 12.) Join us for this book club featuring the Who HQ Books! There will be a brief discussion and an activity. This month’s book – What is NASA? Aug 15 | 4:00 p.m. Proctorville Alcohol Ink Coasters (for ages 12 – 18.) We will use alcohol ink to create unique and bright patterns on coasters that will be the perfect addition to your room. Aug. 15 | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Create Spirit/Fan Posters (for ages 18 and under.) Make a poster to cheer on your favorite school or athlete. All supplies provided. Aug. 17 | 12:00 p.m. Proctorville Family Movie: IF (PG ) Join us for a movie! Popcorn and water provided. Aug. 17 | 3:00 p.m. South Point Back To School Mini Golf Join us for some indoor mini-golf at the library! Call the library to reserve your tee time. Aug. 19 – 22 | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Fun With LEGO (for ages 4 and up.) Come join us as we explore our creativity with LEGO! Aug. 19 | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley C.Y.O.A. Read Aloud Book Club (for ages 6 – 11.) We’ll read a Choose Your Own Adventure Book, deciding our fate as we go and do fun activities along the way. Aug. 20 | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Spanish Club For Kids (for ages 6 – 11.) Come learn the basics of Spanish with teacher Jonathan McCormick. Aug. 21 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Graphic Novel Book Club (for ages 8 – 12.) Join us for a brief discussion, activity, and snack. This month’s book is I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis. Copies available at the library and on Hoopla & Libby. Aug. 22 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Teen Book Club (for Ages 12 – 18.) Discuss different books or graphic novels each month. Snacks provided. Just bring whatever you’re reading! Aug. 28 | 4:00 p.m. South Point HOCO Proposal Boards (for ages 12 – 18.) Create a poster for your big homecoming proposal! Supplies will be provided. Aug. 31 | 10:30 p.m. Chesapeake CHESAPEAKE PROCTORVILLE SYMMES VALLEY
1 st Bon Voyage Miss Rachael! | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville 6 th Kids Craft: Nature Bookmarks | 2:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Storytime with Local Author | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Kindergarten Throwback| 4:00 p.m. Ironton 7 th Briggs Builders | 4:00 p.m. South Point 8 th Dungeons & Dragons | 4:00 p.m. Ironton Homeschool Hub: Bubbles | 11:00 a.m. South Point Fall Button Bouquet Craft | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville Build Your Own Boba | 4:00 p.m. South Point 9 th Movie: Arthur the King (PG-13) | 2:00 p.m. Ironton 10 th STEM Fun: Solar Oven S’mores | 11:00 a.m. Ironton Celebrate National S’mores Day | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville 12 th Fall Button Bouquet Craft | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Kissing Hand Storytime | 11:00 a.m. Ironton Fun With Snap Circuits | 3:00 p.m. Ironton Art Adventure: Sqishmallow Painting | 4:00 p.m. South Point 14 th Homeschool Hub: Water Cycle | 11:00 a.m. Ironton Fall Button Bouquet Craft | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake 15 th Digital Literacy 101 for Senior Adults | 11:00 a.m. South Point Bingo | 2:00 p.m. South Point Teen Craft: Alcohol Ink Coasters | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley 16 th ABC’s of Honeybees with Reid’s Apiary | 2:00 p.m. South Point 17 th Create School Spirit/Fan Posters | 12:00 p.m. Chesapeake Movie: IF (PG) | 3:00 p.m. South Point 19 th Back To School Mini Golf | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Fun With LEGO | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley 20 th Back To School Mini Golf | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Teens: Build Your Own Boba | 4:00 p.m. Provtorville Digital Literacy 101 for Senior Adults | 5:30 p.m. Symmes Valley 21 st Back To School Mini Golf | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Spanish Club for Kids | 4:00 p.m. South Point 22 nd Back To School Mini Golf | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Teen DIY: Steampunk Vases | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Dungeons & Dragons | 4:00 p.m. Ironton 23 rd Bingo | 2:00 p.m. Ironton 24 th STEM Fun: Exploding Art | 11:00 a.m. Ironton 26 th Homeschool Hub: Art of Andy Warhol | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville 28 th Bingo | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake 29 th Movie: Arthur the King (PG-13) | 1:00 p.m. South Point 30 th Trivia Afternoon Ironton | 2:00 p.m. (for adults) Ironton 31 st Teens: HOCO Proposal Boards | 10:30 p.m. Chesapeake AUG Briggs Book Bench During Briggs Lawrence County Public Library’s season of renewal and community engagement join us in making a lasting impact. BLCPL will be placing two memorial art benches at our Proctorville location. It is an opportunity for the library to participate in a community art project that enhances the quality of life for library users and strengthens community pride in Proctorville while offering the opportunity of memorializing citizens of Proctorville with a special connection to reading and library services. We invite community leaders to sponsor one of these book benches as a memorial to a loved one and their favorite book. Contact the library at (740) 533-0363 to learn more.
SEPT 3 rd 3 – 5 – Roll out…to the Library! | All day, Chesapeake Roll out…to the Library! | 4:00 p.m. Symmes Valley 4 th Coffee & Coloring 4 | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake Build a Bot! | 3:00 p.m. Ironton 5 th Fall Fence Sign Craft | 2:00 p.m. South Point Build a Bot! | 3:00 p.m. Proctorville Dungeons & Dragons | 4:00 p.m. Ironton 7 th Grandparents Day Craft | 10:00 a.m. Ironton Grandparents Day Craft | 10:00 a.m. Proctorville 9 th Fun With Snap Circuits | 3:00 p.m. Ironton Kids Craft: Woven Turtle | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley 10 th Roll out…to the Library! | 4:00 p.m. South Point Making Technology Work for You | 5:30 p.m. Symmes Valley 11 th Homeschool Hub: Exploring Apples | 11:00 a.m. Ironton Fall Fence Sign Craft | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake Briggs Builders | 4:00 p.m. South Point 12 th Homeschool Hub: Art of Assemblage | 11:00 a.m. South Point Kids Craft: DIY Lanterns | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Teens: DIY Watercolor Calendar | 4:00 p.m. Proctorville Teen Craft: Hydro-dip Pencils | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley 13 th Movie: Unsung Hero (PG)| 2:00 p.m. Ironton Game Day Board Games | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake 14 th Hat Day! | 10:30 a.m. Chesapeake Teens: Paint and Sip | 2:00 p.m. South Point 16 th Music & Motion | 11:00 a.m. Chesapeake Play-Doh Day | 3:00 p.m. Proctorville Ramen Noodle Challenge | 4:00 p.m. Ironton Art Adventure: Dot Day | 4:00 p.m. South Point 18 th Spanish Club For Kids | 4:00 p.m. South Point 19 th Dungeons & Dragons | 4:00 p.m. Ironton Talk Like a Pirate Day 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley 20 th Movie: Unsung Hero (PG) | 2:00 p.m. South Point Teen Craft: Tote Design | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake 21 st Kids Craft: Stamped Tote Bag | 1:00 p.m. Ironton Movie: The Garfield Movie | 3:00 p.m. South Point 23 rd Fall Fence Sign Craft | 2:00 p.m. Ironton 24 th Fall Fence Sign Craft | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville Teens: Candy Sushi | 4:00 p.m. Proctorville Beaded Bracelets | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley 26 th Making Technology Work for You | 11:00 p.m. South Point Kids Craft: Fall Leaf Bean Mosaic | 4:00 p.m. Ironton 28 th Stamp Art | 12:00 p.m. Proctorville Rock, Paper, Scissors Showdown | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville 30 th Homeschool Hub: Skyscrapers | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville 1 st Wolfdogs In the Library | 5:00 p.m. South Point 2 nd Coffee & Coloring | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake Briggs Builders | 4:00 p.m. South Point 3 rd Homeschool Hub: Spooky Circuits | 11:00 a.m. South Point Halloween Ghost Garland Craft | 2:00 p.m. South Point Wolfdogs In the Library | 5:00 p.m. Proctorville 5 th Pumpkin Decorating | All day, Ironton & South Point 7 th Art Adventure: Haunted Houses | 4:00 p.m. South Point Pumpkin Tea Light Holder | 4:00 p.m. Proctorville Wolfdogs In the Library | 5:00 p.m. Ironton Kids Craft–Straw Art | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley 8 th Movie: Inside Out | 4:00 p.m. South Point Exploring Everyday Technology | 5:30 p.m. Symmes Valley 9 th Halloween Ghost Garland Craft | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake Wolfdogs In the Library | 5:00 p.m. South Point Kids Craft: Monster Wreath | 4:00 p.m. Ironton 10 th Halloween Treats and Decorating | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake SFX Makeup Workshop | 3:00 p.m. Ironton Teens: Mini Skeleton Decorating | 3:00 p.m. South Point Pumpkin Decorating | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Wolfdogs In the Library | 5:00 p.m. Symmes Valley 11 th Movie: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Game Day Board Games | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake 12 th Cardboard Construction | 12:00 p.m. Chesapeake Pumpkin Painting | 1:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Pumpkin Decorating | All day, Proctorville 14 th Fun With Snap Circuits | 3:00 p.m. Ironton 15 th Halloween Treats and Decorating | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville Family Movie: Despicable Me 4 | 3:00 p.m. South Point 16 th Homeschool Hub: All About Wolves | 11:00 a.m. Ironton 17 th Teen Craft: Halloween Jars | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley 18 th Teens: Thrifted Ghost Painting | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake 19 th Halloween Hijinks | 11:00 a.m. Ironton Teens: Murder Mystery | 2:00 p.m. South Point 21 st After Hours Teen Halloween Bash | 6:30 p.m. Ironton 22 nd Halloween Ghost Garland Craft | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville Halloween Hijinks | 5:00 p.m. South Point & Symmes Valley 24 th Exploring Everyday Technology | 11:00 a.m. South Point DWK: Hot Mess Book Release Party | 4:00 p.m. Ironton 25 th Bigfoot Investigation Society | 5:00 p.m. Ironton 26 th Halloween Hijinks | 11:00 a.m. Chesapeake & Proctorville 28 th Homeschool Hub: Statue of Liberty | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville Halloween Ghost Garland Craft | 2:00 p.m. Ironton 29 th Teens: Halloween Trivia | 4:00 p.m. Proctorville 30 th Movie: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | 2:00 p.m. South Point OCT
Adult Programs Coffee & Coloring Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of coloring while enjoying your favorite hot beverage. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be provided. Sept. 4 | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake Crochet Club Sept. 12 | 5:00 p.m. Proctorville Sept. 26 | 5:00 p.m. Proctorville Symmes Creek Quilters Sept. 12 | 5:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Afternoon Movie Join us for Unsung Hero (PG) Sept. 13 | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Sept. 20 | 1:00 p.m. South Point Senior Center Book Discussion Please call or email Amy (740-886-6697 award@briggslibrary.org) to obtain this month’s book selection. The Ironton Senior Center is located on Park Avenue in the old Marting Hotel on the second floor. All are welcome! Sept. 20 | 10:30 a.m. Ironton Adult Fall Fence Sign Craft We will be making a fall fence using paint sticks and fall embellishments. All materials provided. Sept. 5 | 2:00 p.m. South Point Sept. 11 | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake Sept. 23 | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Sept. 24 | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville Bingo Play free for fun and prizes. Sept. 19 | 2:00 p.m. South Point Sept. 25 | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake Sept. 27 | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Making Technology Work for You (for senior adults.) Free lunch provided. Giveaways at every class! Sponsored by OSU Extension, Lawrence County Sept. 10 | 5:30 p.m. Symmes Valley Sept. 26 | 11:00 p.m. South Point Book Discussion Please contact your branch to get a copy of the monthly book selection. Sept. 19 | 1:00 p.m. Chesapeake Sept. 19 | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville Youth Programs Roll out…to the Library! (for ages 11 and under.) Celebrate library card sign-up month with Transformer themed activities! Sept. 3 | All day Chesapeake Sept. 3 | 4:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Sept. 10 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Build a Bot! Celebrate library card sign-up month and turn a toothbrush into a Bristlebot! Sept. 4 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Ironton Sept. 5 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Proctorville Dungeons & Dragons (for ages 12 – 18.) Help save the realm! All skill levels welcome. Sept. 5 | 4:00 p.m. Ironton Sept. 19 | 4:00 p.m. Ironton Grandparents Day Craft (for ages 11 and under.) Grandparents Day is September 8th. Make a special keepsake to give them. Available while supplies last. Sept. 7 | 10:00 a.m. Ironton Sept. 7 | 10:00 a.m. Proctorville Making Technology Work for You Sept. 10 | 5:30 p.m. Symmes Valley Sept. 26 | 11:00 p.m. South Point Discover what, programs, tools, and devices can do for you! Free dinner provided. Giveaways at every class! Sponsored by OSU Extension, Lawrence County SEPTEMBER IRONTON SOUTH POINT
Fun With Snap Circuits (for ages 6 – 11.) Explore Snap Circuits–a fun way to learn about electronic engineering! Sept 9 | 3:00 p.m. Ironton Kid Crafts (for ages 6 – 11.) Join us for crafting fun! All materials provided. Woven Turtle Sept. 9 | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley DIY Lanterns Sept. 12 | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Create a Hat for Hat Day! Sept. 14 | 10:30 a.m. Chesapeake Stamped Tote Bag Sept. 21 | 1:00 p.m. Ironton Fall Leaf Bean Mosaic Sept. 26 | 4:00 p.m. Ironton Homeschool Hub (for homeschooling families.) Join us as we explore our world through stories and activities. Exploring Apples Sept. 11 | 11:00 a.m. Ironton Art of Assemblage: American sculptor Louise Nevelson Sept. 12 | 11:00 a.m. South Point Skyscrapers Sept. 30 | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville Briggs Builders (for ages 3 and up.) We’ll provide LEGO, straw connectors, and more. You will build, design, and construct. Sept. 11 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Teen Crafts (for ages 12 – 18.) Join us for a variety of creative crafting opportunities. All materials provided. DIY Watercolor Calendar Sept. 12 | 4:00 p.m. Proctorville Hydro-dip Pencils Sept. 12 | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Paint and Sip: Mocktails and Painting Sept.14 | 2:00 p.m. South Point Tote Design Sept. 20 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Chesapeake Candy Sushi Sept. 24 | 4:00 p.m. Proctorville Game Day Board Games Hang out at the library and play some games before the football game! Sept. 13 | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Music & Motion (for ages 5 & under.) Join us for fun and learning with songs, dance, rhythm, and movement. Mondays–Starting Sept. 16 | 11:00 a.m. Chesapeake National Play-Doh Day (for kids and teens.) Celebrate with activities featuring your favorite modeling clay! Sept. 16 | 3:00 p.m. Proctorville Art Adventure: Dot Day (for ages 6 – 11.) We’ll explore different ways of creating art. You might get messy, so dress accordingly. Sept. 16 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Ramen Noodle Challenge (for ages 12 – 18.) Teens will use various ingredients to transform a packet of Ramen noodles. Sept. 16 | 4:00 p.m. Ironton C.Y.O.A. Read Aloud Book Club (for ages 6 – 11.) Read a different Choose Your Own Adventure Book, decide our fate as a group and do fun activities. Sept. 17 | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Spanish Club For Kids (for ages 6 – 11.) Learn the basics of Spanish with teacher Jonathan McCormick. Sept. 18 | 4:00 p.m. South Point The Proctorville Book Club (for ages 8 – 12) This month’s book–Where Were the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? Sept 19 | 4:00 p.m. Proctorville Talk Like a Pirate Day (For ages 11 and under.) Ahoy, Mateys! Celebrate the day with pirate-themed activities. Sept. 19 | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley The Garfield Movie (PG) Join us for a movie! Snacks provided. Sept. 21 | 3:00 p.m. South Point Beaded Bracelets (for kids/teens.) Have fun creating bracelets with colorful beads. Sept. 24 | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Teen Book Club (for ages 12 – 18.) Teens will discuss different books they are reading each month. Snacks provided. Sept. 25 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Graphic Novel Book Club (for ages 8-12.) This month’s book is The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett. Pick up a copy at the library or on Hoopla & Libby. Sept. 26 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Stamp Art (for kids/teens/families.) Create art by using a variety of stamps. Sept. 28 | 12:00 p.m. Chesapeake Rock, Paper, Scissors Showdown Join us in this physical twist of a favorite game and come out victorious! Sept. 28 | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville CHESAPEAKE PROCTORVILLE SYMMES VALLEY
Adult Programs Crochet Club Oct. 1 | 1:00 p.m. South Point Oct. 8 | 1:00 p.m. South Point Oct. 15 | 1:00 p.m. South Point Oct. 22 | 1:00 p.m. South Point Oct. 29 | 1:00 p.m. South Point Ohio Workforce Development Assistance 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! Oct. 2 | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville Oct. 9 | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville Oct. 16 | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville Oct. 23 | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville Oct. 30 | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville Coffee & Coloring Enjoy coloring with your favorite hot beverage. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be provided. Oct. 2 | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake Halloween Ghost Garland Craft Make a Ghost Garland. Materials provided. Oct. 3 | 2:00 p.m. South Point Oct. 9 | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake Oct. 22 | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville Oct. 28 | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Exploring Everyday Technology (for seniors) Free dinner and giveaways at every class! Sponsored by OSU Extension, Lawrence County Oct. 8 | 5:30 p.m. Symmes Valley Oct. 24 | 11:00 a.m. South Point Halloween Treats and Decorating Get your home ready for spooky season with an easy Halloween decoration and tasty treats. Register for this event online or in the library. Oct. 10 | 2:00 p.m. Chesapeake Oct. 15 | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville Crochet Club Oct. 10 | 5:00 p.m. Proctorville Oct. 24 | 5:00 p.m. Proctorville Symmes Creek Quilters Oct. 10 | 5:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Afternoon Movie Join us for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (PG-13) Oct. 11 | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Oct. 30 | 1:00 p.m. South Point Book Discussion Oct. 17 | 1:00 p.m. Chesapeake Oct. 17 | 2:00 p.m. Proctorville Bingo Play free for fun and prizes. Oct. 17 | 2:00 p.m. South Point Oct. 25 | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Ironton Senior Center Book Discussion For this month’s book selection call (740-886-6697) or email (Amy award@ briggslibrary.org.) The Ironton Senior Center is located on Park Ave. in the old Marting Hotel, 2nd floor. All are welcome! Oct. 18 | 10:30 a.m. Ironton Southeastern Ohio Society for Bigfoot Investigation Eyewitness accounts and evidence of Bigfoot will be presented including photos, footprint casts, and more. Oct. 25 | 5:00 p.m. Ironton Youth Programs Wolfdogs In the Library (for all ages.) Come meet the wolfdogs of the Southern Ohio Wolf Sanctuary and learn about their mission to rescue and care for these animals. Oct. 1 | 5:00 p.m. South Point Oct. 3 | 5:00 p.m. Proctorville Oct. 7 | 5:00 p.m. Ironton Oct. 9 | 5:00 p.m. Chesapeake Oct. 10 | 5:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Briggs Builders (for ages 3 and up.) We’ll provide LEGO, straw connectors, Keva planks, and more. Participants will build, design, and construct. Oct. 2 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Homeschool Hub (for homeschooling families.) Join us as we explore our world through stories and activities. Spooky Paper Circuits Oct. 3 | 11:00 a.m. South Point All About Wolves Oct. 16 | 11:00 a.m. Ironton Statue of Liberty Oct. 28 | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville Dungeons & Dragons (for ages 12 – 18.) Save the realm with our Dungeon Master from the Goblin Traders. All skill levels welcome. Oct. 3 | 4:00 p.m. Ironton Oct. 17 | 4:00 p.m. Ironton Pumpkin Decorating (for kids and teens.) Drop by the library throughout the day to transform a pumpkin into a “spooktacular” decoration. Pumpkins available while supplies last. Oct. 5 | All day Ironton Oct. 5 | All day South Point Oct. 10 | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Oct. 12 | All day Proctorville Oct. 12 | 1:00 p.m. Symmes Valley OCTOBER IRONTON SOUTH POINT
Music & Motion (for ages 5 and under.) Join us for fun and learning with songs, dance, rhythm, and movement. Oct. 7 | 11:00 a.m. Chesapeake Oct. 14 | 11:00 a.m. Chesapeake Oct. 21 | 11:00 a.m. Chesapeake Oct. 28 | 11:00 a.m. Chesapeake Art Adventure: Haunted Houses (for ages 6 – 11.) We’ll explore different artists, styles, materials, and different ways of creating art. You might get messy, dress accordingly. Oct. 7 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Family Movie Join us for a movie! Popcorn and water provided. Inside Out 2 (PG) Oct. 8 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Despicable Me 4 (PG) Oct. 15 | 3:00 p.m. South Point Kids Craft (for ages 6 – 11.) Come create a monsterrific wreath just in time for Halloween! Pumpkin Tea Light Holder Oct. 7 | 4:00 p.m. Proctorville Straw Art Oct. 7 | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Monster Wreath Oct. 9 | 4:00 p.m. Ironton Mini Skeleton Decorating (for ages 12 – 18.) Flex your creativity and decorate a mini skeleton that will be displayed in the library. Library visitors will vote for their favorite and the winner will receive a prize. Oct. 10 | 3:00 p.m. South Point SFX Makeup Workshop (for ages 12 – 18.) Learn how to do SFX wound makeup! Use techniques for wounds and textures on the skin by using products you can find at home! Registration required. Oct. 10 | 3:00 p.m. Ironton Game Day Board Games (for all ages/families.) Hang out at the library and play some games before heading out to the football game! Oct. 11 | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Fun With Snap Circuits (for ages 6 – 11.) Explore Snap Circuits–a fun way to learn about electronic engineering for kids! Oct. 14 | 3:00 p.m. Ironton Spanish Club For Kids (for ages 6 – 11.) Come learn the basics of Spanish with teacher Jonathan McCormick. Oct. 16 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Cardboard Construction We’ve got special kid-friendly tools and other supplies to help engineer a prototype or create a sculpture. Oct. 12 | 12:00 p.m. Chesapeake The Proctorville Book Club (for ages 8 – 12.) A book club featuring the Who HQ Books! This month’s book–What is the Story of the Headless Horseman? Oct. 17 | 4:00 p.m. Proctorville Teen Craft: Halloween Jars (for ages 12 – 18.) Create a spooky scene using a jar and other supplies. Oct. 17 | 6:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Thrifted Ghost Painting Registration required. (for ages 12 – 18.) Upcycle an old painting! Bring a thrifted painting or choose from one of ours! Oct. 18 | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Halloween Hijinks (for ages 11 and under.) Play some ghoul-ish games and make boo-tiful crafts. Costumes welcome. Oct. 19 | 11:00 a.m. Ironton Oct. 22 | 5:00 p.m. South Point Oct. 22 | 5:00 p.m. Symmes Valley Oct. 26 | 11:00 a.m. Chesapeake Oct. 26 | 11:00 a.m. Proctorville Murder Mystery (for ages 12 – 18.) Play detective to crack the murder of a movie theater owner during a Halloween Horror Fest! Snacks provided. Oct. 19 | 2:00 p.m. South Point After Hours Teen Halloween Bash (for ages 12 – 18.) An evening of spooky fun! Expect crafts, food, and games. Costumes welcome. Registration required. Oct. 21 | 6:30 p.m. Ironton C.Y.O.A. Read Aloud Book Club (for ages 6 – 11.) Read a Choose Your Own Adventure Book, help decide our fate as a group and do fun activities related to the book. Oct. 22 | 3:00 p.m. Chesapeake Teen Book Club (for ages 12 – 18.) Discuss different books or graphic novels each month. Snacks provided. Just bring whatever you’re reading! Oct. 23 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess Book Release Party (for ages 8 – 12.) Celebrate the release of the new Wimpy Kid book with activities and crafts! One lucky attendee will win a copy of the book too! Oct. 24 | 4:00 p.m. Ironton Graphic Novel Book Club (for ages 8 – 12.) Join us for a discussion, activity, and snack. This month’s book is The Witches by Penelope Bagieu. Copies can be picked up from the library and are available on Hoopla & Libby. Oct. 24 | 4:00 p.m. South Point Halloween Trivia (for ages 12 – 18.) Test your knowledge of all things spooky and scary…if you dare? Costumes welcome and enjoy snacks, too! Oct. 29 | 4:00 p.m. Proctorville CHESAPEAKE PROCTORVILLE SYMMES VALLEY
321 South 4th Street • Ironton, Ohio 45638 SFX Makeup Workshop Oct. 10 | 3:00 p.m. Ironton (for ages 12 – 18.) Learn how to do SFX wound makeup! Use techniques for wounds and textures on the skin by using products you can find at home! Registration required. SOUTHEASTERN OHIO SOCIETY FOR BIGFOOT INVESTIGATION Oct. 25 | 5:00 p.m. Ironton Eyewitness accounts, photos, footprint casts, and more. Come share your experiences with us!
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