BLCL Spring Newsletter 2025

SPRING 2025 Exploring New Ideas at Your Briggs Lawrence County Libraries BRIGGSLIBRARY.ORG

FROM OUR DIRECTOR I am so pleased to enter this year serving the needs of Lawrence County. The commitment of BLCPL to the people of the county and adapting to your emerging needs as patrons remains our focus in 2025. We are taking firm steps to continue and expand our Beyond Books Initiative. I am proud to announce that BLCPL is the recipient of an LSTA grant to expand our services in the county. This grant will allow us to create a Makerspace and a 3-D print lab in our Chesapeake location which will offer guided classes in 3-D printing and other Makerspace creative opportunities, as well as open hours where all of the equipment, tools, and software in the lab will be open and available to the public for use. The space will also offer a professional grade CO2 laser engraver, a hot press for t-shirt creation and a variety of other creative tools to enrich the lives and knowledge of the entire community. The Beyond Books Makerspace will be open to experienced and dedicated 3-D crafters and wholly unfamiliar creative and curious users as well. We expect Makerspace to be open and operational in April 2025 at Chesapeake and we are excited to see what creative projects are developed as patrons old and new make our space theirs. 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 Dreaming of Spring? More than ready to enjoy the great outdoors and the return of sunshine and warm winds? BLCPL is too. Don’t forget as the weather improves the Beyond Books Library of Things has a variety of outdoor fun and entertainment items for community checkout including lawn games, camping equipment, and geocaching and exploration tools. Available for free to all patrons in Lawrence County as we shake off the winter chill. IMAGINE A LIBRARY “BEYOND BOOKS.”

Briggsy’s Kids Story & Music 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) Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Mondays | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays | Proctorville | 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays | South Point | 11:00 a.m. Thursdays | Chesapeake | 11:00 a.m. Saturdays | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. Toddler Time (for ages 12 months – 36 months) Encourage emerging language and literacy skills with books, rhymes, music, and fun. Tuesdays | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays | Chesapeake | 11:00 a.m. Family Storytime (for all ages) Bring the whole family to enjoy books, songs, and activities while building literacy skills. Tuesdays | Ironton | 5:00 p.m. Music & Motion (for ages 5 and under) Join us for fun and learning with songs, dance, rhythm, and movement. Mondays | Chesapeake | 11:00 a.m. Tell us how we’re doing! Complete our survey using the QR code below and let us know what you’re loving, ways we can improve, and your opinions on library services and experiences. Briggs wants to share your vision for library service designed for you in the 21st Century. Share your thoughts so the future we build at BLCPL serves you. Scan Below to Share your Vision! For more information call (740) 533-0363

Adult Programs Crochet Club (for adults and seniors) Every Tuesday of the month South Point | 1:00 p.m. Yoga for All (for adults and seniors) This class is for beginners and pros alike. Please bring your own mat. Every Wednesday | Ironton | 6:00 p.m. Crochet Club (for adults and seniors) Learn to crochet or bring your own project. Every Other Thursday | Proctorville | 5:00 p.m. Button Heart Wall Hanger (for adults and seniors) Feb. 10 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Feb. 13 | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Feb. 19 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Feb. 27 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Movie: Belle (PG) (for adults and seniors) Popcorn and water will be provided. Feb. 6 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Feb. 21 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Bingo (for adults and seniors) Play free for fun and prizes Feb. 20 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Feb. 26 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Feb. 28 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Senior Center Book Discussion (for adults and seniors) 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. Feb. 21 | 10:30 a.m. Blind Date with a Book (for adults and seniors) Choose and read a wrapped book, write a small review and receive a keychain. Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 | All Branches 3rd Thursday Book Discussion (for adults and seniors) Contact Carolyn at the Proctorville Branch for this month’s title and to obtain a copy of the book. Feb. 20 | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. St. Ann Book Discussion (for adults and seniors) Please contact the Chesapeake branch to obtain a copy of the monthly book selection. Feb. 6 | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Symmes Creek Quilters (for adults and seniors) Everyone welcome. Don’t forget your sewing supplies. Feb. 13 | Symmes Valley | 5:00 p.m. What Are You Reading? Book Club (for adults and seniors) For this book club, bring a title you are reading or have read. As a group, we will discuss everyone’s choices and give reviews. It’s a great way to find something new to read. Feb. 12 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Feb. 24 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. The Underground Railroad (for All Ages) Local historian, Chris Saunders, will present a program about the history of the Underground Railroad in Lawrence County. Feb. 8 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Youth Programs What’s to Love (for children, teens) February is Library Lovers Month! Stop by to show some library love or to learn about all the wonderful things to love about the library. Take part in some heart–themed activities, too. Feb. 1 | South Point | 11:00 a.m. Mo Willems Celebration (for children) Come celebrate Mo Willems’ birthday with us as we host a Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie Party, with crafts and games. Feb. 1 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Tote-ally in Love with Libraries & Books (for kids and teens) Celebrate your favorite place—decorate a Tote bag that’s as passionate about books as you are! While supplies last. Feb. 1 | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. Chinese New Year (for all ages) Celebrate Chinese New Year with crafts, treats and traditional Chinese music. Feb. 1 | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. 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. Feb. 3 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Jello Tasting (for ages 6 – 11) Try different brands of gelatin to see which one is your favorite. Feb. 4 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. FEBRUARY IRONTON SOUTH POINT

Briggs Builders (for children) Join us to build and create with Lego, Keva planks, and more. What will you construct? Feb. 5 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Beaded Heart Craft (for children) Come create a unique heart themed craft to keep or share with a loved one. Feb. 5 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. Homeschool Hub: Water Pollution (for ages 6 – 11) Come learn about water pollution and prevention. Presented by Lawrence Soil & Water Conservation District. Feb. 6 | South Point | 11:00 a.m. Fizzing Heart Art (for ages 6 – 11) Join us as we combine art and science to make some fun art. Feb. 6 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Crafternoon: Valentines (for ages 6 – 11) What better way to show your love than with a handmade Valentine’s card. Spend the afternoon crafting love-filled cards for your family and friends that will make them smile. Feb. 6 | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Manga/Anime Club (for teens) Join us for a book discussion and pick the next month’s read. Activities and snacks, also. Feb. 10 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Art Adventures: Tie-Dye Foil Art (for children 6 – 11) Learn how to create tie-dye foil prints and make some unique art. Feb. 10 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. C.Y.O.A. Read Aloud Book Club (for ages 6 – 11) We’ll read the Terror On The Titanic Choose Your Own Adventure Book, deciding our fate as a group and do fun activities related to the book. Feb. 11 | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Birds Go! (for teens) Gotta catch ‘em all–birds that is! Level up in this Pokemon Go-inspired workshop by learning to spot and identify native bird species with apps like iNatualist and Merlin Bird ID. Presented by Olivia Matney with AKY Backyard Birders. Feb. 11 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Family Movie: IF (All ages) Bring your blanket and pillow and settle in with us as we enjoy a movie and popcorn. Feb. 11 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. Homeschool Hub: Polar Bears (for ages 6 – 11) Come learn about polar bears as we celebrate International Polar Bear Day. Feb. 12 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Mini Book Charms (for teens) Make mini book charms of your favorite books. Feb. 12 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Art Interrupted: Complete the Masterpiece (for teens) Choose from a selection of incomplete painting prints and finish them with your own imagination and flair. Add abstract forms, realistic details, whimsical flourishes or entirely new elements. Leave your mark transforming unfinished art into a personal masterpiece. Feb. 13 | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Feathered Friends & Feeders (for children) Join us for a bird-themed storytime and bird feeder craft to celebrate Bird Feeding Month. Presented by Olivia Matney with AKY Backyard Birders. Feb. 18 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Abstract Heart Art (for teens) Explore your creativity and paint your heart out while creating some fun art. Feb. 18 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. Kids Book Club (for ages 8 – 12) Join us for a brief discussion and activity featuring The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier. Pick up a book at the library or check hoopla & Libby for availability. Feb. 19 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Oodles of Noodles (for teens) Learn how to spice up your Ramen noodles and share your own ideas for your favorite Ramen add-ins. Feb. 20 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Mini Masterpieces (for children and teens) We invite you to come create your own miniature artwork using our wide range of materials. Once finished, your artwork will be displayed in the library as part of our Tiny Art Show in March for all to enjoy. Feb. 18 - 20 & 22 | Chesapeake | All day Feb. 20 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. Feb. 22 | Proctorville | All day Feb. 22 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Feb. 25 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Homework Hub: George Washington Carver (for ages 6 – 11) Join us as we learn about George Washington Carver and make your own plastic. Feb. 24 | Proctorville | 11:00 a.m. Spanish Club (for ages 6 – 11) Come learn some Spanish with instructor Jonathan McCormick. Feb. 26 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. CHESAPEAKE PROCTORVILLE SYMMES VALLEY

1 st What’s to Love| South Point | 11:00 a.m. Mo Willems Celebration | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Tote-ally in Love with Libraries & Books | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. Chinese New Year | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. 3 rd Fun with Snap Circuits | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. 4 th Jello Tasting | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. 5 th Briggs Builders | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Beaded Heart Craft | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. 6 th Homeschool Hub: Water Pollution | South Point | 11:00 a.m. St. Ann Book Discussion Group | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Movie: Belle (PG) | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Fizzing Heart Art | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Crafternoon: Valentines | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. 8 th The Underground Railroad | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. 10 th Button Heart Wall Hanger Feb. | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Manga/Anime Club | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Art Adventures: Tie-Dye Foil Art | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 11 th C.Y.O.A. Read Aloud Book Club | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Birds Go! | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Family Movie: IF | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. 12 th Homeschool Hub: Polar Bears | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. What Are You Reading? Book Club | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Mini Book Charms | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. 13 th Button Heart Wall Hanger | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Art Interrupted: Complete the Masterpiece | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Symmes Creek Quilters | Symmes Valley | 5:00 p.m. 18 th Mini Masterpieces | Chesapeake | All day Feathered Friends & Feeders | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Abstract Heart Art | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. 19 th Mini Masterpieces | Chesapeake | All day Button Heart Wall Hanger | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Kids Book Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 20 th Mini Masterpieces | Chesapeake | All day 3rd Thursday Book Discussion | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Bingo | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Oodles of Noodles | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Mini Masterpieces | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. 21 st Ironton Senior Center Book Discussion | 10:30 a.m. Movie: Belle (PG) | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 22 nd Mini Masterpieces | Chesapeake | All day Mini Masterpieces | Proctorville | All day Mini Masterpieces | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. 24 th H H: George Washington Carver | Proctorville | 11:00 a.m. What Are You Reading? Book Club | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 25 th Mini Masterpieces | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 26 th Bingo | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Spanish Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 27th Button Heart Wall Hanger | South Point | 2:00 p.m. FEB 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.

1 st Celebrate Read Across America | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. 3 rd Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. 4 th Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Leprechaun Trap | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. 5 th Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Light-up art | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Briggs Builders | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 6 th HH: All About Rainbows | South Point | 11:00 a.m. St. Ann Book Discussion Group | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Pinecone Flowers Canvas | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. “Faux” Stained Glass Art | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. 8 th Mario Day | South Point | 12:00 p.m. PROMposal is Coming...Make Your Ask Stand Out! | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. Leprechaun Craft | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. 10 th Pinecone Flowers Canvas | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Fun with Snaps Circuits | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Art Adventure: Paper Sculptures | South Point | 4:00 p.m. DIY Neon Signs | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. National Mario Day | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. 11 th Tri-State Mountain Dulcimer Society Performance | Chesapeake | 11:00 a.m. C.Y.O.A. Read Aloud Book Club | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. 12 th Homeschool Hub: Skins & Skulls | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. What Are You Reading? Book Club | South Point | 2:00 p.m. 13 th Movie: Reagan (PG-13) | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Crafternoon: Wind & Clouds | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Symmes Creek Quilters | Symmes Valley | 5:00 p.m. 15 th Kelley’s Bridge Performance | South Point | 3:00 p.m. 17 th Tiny Art Show | All Locations | Mar. 17 – 31 All day Button Art | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Manga/Anime Club | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. 18 th Book Release Party: Sunrise On the Reaping | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Pi(e) Day | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. 19 th Pinecone Flowers Canvas | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Kids Book Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 20 th Bingo | South Point | 2:00 p.m. 3rd Thursday Book Discussion | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Bad Art Night | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. 21 st Movie: Reagan (PG-13) | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 22 nd Illustration Inspiration: A Caldecott Celebration! | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. Color Under the Table | Ironton | 1:00 p.m. 24 th HH: Fractals | Proctorville | 11:00 a.m. What Are You Reading? Book Club | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 26 th Bingo | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Spanish Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 27 th Pinecone Flowers Canvas | South Point | 2:00 p.m. 28 th Bingo | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 1 st Minecraft Masks | South Point | 4:00 p.m. DIY Rainstick | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. The Masquerade Prom is calling... so is your perfect MASK | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. 2 nd Movie: Wicked (PG) | South Point | 2:00 p.m. The Masquerade Prom is calling... so is your perfect MASK | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Briggs Builders| South Point | 4:00 p.m. 3 rd HH: Cereal Box Book Reports | South Point | 11:00 a.m. St. Ann Book Discussion Group | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Spring Charcuterie Boards | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Crystal Suncatchers | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. The Masquerade Prom is calling... so is your perfect MASK | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Pet Rock Rockariums | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. 5 th Create a Fairy/Gnome Home | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. The Masquerade Prom is calling... so is your perfect MASK | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. Minecraft Creeper | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. 7 th Community Storybook Walk | Chesapeake | Apr. 7-12 All day Fun with Snaps Circuits | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Art Adventures: Dogwood Blossoms | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 9 th What Are You Reading? Book Club | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Treasure Hunt Bingo | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. 10 th Bunny Wall Hanger | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Symmes Creek Quilters | Symmes Valley | 5:00 p.m. 11 th Movie: Wicked (PG) | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 14 th Bunny Wall Hanger | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 15 th Bunny Wall Hanger | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. C.Y.O.A. Read Aloud Book Club | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Egg Painting | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. 16 th HH: Life Cycle of a Plant | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Bunny Wall Hanger | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Kids Book Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 17 th 3rd Thursday Book Discussion | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Bingo | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Mini-jar Terrarium Workshop | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. 18 th Bingo | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 19 th Easter Escape Room | Ironton | All Day Neck Tie-Dye Easter Eggs | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. The Price is Right | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. 21 st Supersized Sorry | South Point | 3:00 p.m. Manga/Anime Club | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. 23 rd Melted Crayon Art | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. 24 th Creation Station–Box Art | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Family BINGO | South Point | 3:00 p.m. 28 th HH: Drinking Water & Wastewater | Proctorville | 11:00 a.m. What Are You Reading? Book Club | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 29 th Spring Charcuterie Boards | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. 30 th Bingo | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Spanish Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. MAR APR

Adult Programs Crochet Club Crochet Club (for Adults and Seniors) Every Tuesday of the month South Point | 1:00 p.m. Yoga for All (for Adults and Seniors) This class is for beginners and pros alike. Please bring your own mat. Every Wednesday | Ironton | 6:00 p.m. Crochet Club (for Adults and Seniors) Learn to crochet or bring your own project. Every Other Thursday | Proctorville | 5:00 p.m. Bingo (for Adults and Seniors) Play free for fun and prizes Mar. 20 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Mar. 26 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Mar. 28 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Senior Center Book Discussion (for Adults and Seniors) 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 2nd floor. Mar. 21 | 10:30 a.m. 3rd Thursday Book Discussion (for Adults and Seniors) Contact Carolyn at the Proctorville Branch for this month’s title and to obtain a copy of the book. Mar. 20 | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. St. Ann Book Discussion (for Adults and Seniors) Please contact the Chesapeake branch to obtain a copy of the monthly book selection. Mar. 6 | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Symmes Creek Quilters (for Adults and Seniors) Everyone welcome. Don’t forget your sewing supplies. Mar. 13 | Symmes Valley | 5:00 p.m. What Are You Reading? Book Club (for Adults and Seniors) For this book club, bring a title you are reading or have read. As a group, we will discuss everyone’s choices and give reviews. It’s a great way to find something new to read. Mar. 12 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Mar. 24 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Pinecone Flowers Canvas (for Adults and Seniors) Mar. 6 | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Mar. 10 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Mar. 19 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Mar. 27 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Movie: Reagan (PG-13) (for Adults and Seniors) Popcorn and water will be provided. Mar. 13 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Mar. 21 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Tri-State Mountain Dulcimer Society Performance (for Adults and Seniors) This local group of musicians will be performing a variety of Celtic music. Mar. 11 | Chesapeake | 11:00 a.m. Youth Programs Celebrate Read Across America (for children) Kick off Read Across America week with us. We will have a special Storytime Guest, with crafts and games. Mar. 1 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! (for ages 6 – 11) Come in for a fun activity each day. Monday–Truffula Tree bookmarks, Tuesday–Cat in the Hat Slime, Wednesday–Thing 1 & 2 Blow Painting Mar. 3 – 5 | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Leprechaun Trap (for kids) Feeling lucky?Come prepare for St. Patrick’s Day by building a trap to catch a pesky leprechaun. Mar. 4 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. Light-up art (for teens) Make your own art and light it up by creating a paper circuit. Mar. 5 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Briggs Builders (for children) Join us to build and create with Lego, Keva planks, and more. What will you construct? Mar. 5 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Homeschool Hub: All About Rainbows (for ages 6 – 11) Journey over the rainbow as we learn about these colorful arcs in the sky. Mar. 6 | South Point | 11:00 a.m. “Faux” Stained Glass Art (for ages 6 – 11) Come create a beautiful “faux” stained glass picture using stained glass paint. Mar. 6 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. MARCH IRONTON SOUTH POINT READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK - March 2 – 6, 2025

(for children & teens) Join us in celebrating all things Mario with games, crafts, a movie, and get your picture taken with Mario and Luigi! Check our website or stop by the library for more details. Mar. 8 | South Point | 12:00 p.m. PROMposal is Coming... Make Your Ask Stand Out! (for teens) Visit the library to put together the perfect promposal board. We’ve got everything you need to make your ask extra special. Mar. 8 | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. Leprechaun Craft (for kids 6 – 11) Make a leprechaun buddy to join you on your St. Patrick’s Day adventures. Mar. 8 | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. Fun with Snaps Circuits (for ages 6 – 11) Drop in to explore Snap Circuits-a fun and creative way to learn about electronic engineering for kids. Mar. 10 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. National Mario Day (for all ages) Join us at the library to play Mario videogames and make Mario crafts. Mar. 10 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Art Adventure: Paper Sculptures (for ages 6 – 11) Experiment with rolling, folding, cutting, bending, and twisting paper to make a cool sculpture. Mar 10 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. DIY Neon Signs (for teens) Spruce up your space by creating your own neon sign. Mar. 10 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. C.Y.O.A. Read Aloud Book Club (for ages 6 – 11) We’ll read Journey Under The Sea Choose Your Own Adventure Book, deciding our fate as a group and do fun activities related to the book. Mar. 11 | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Homeschool Hub: Skins & Skulls (for ages 6 – 11) Join us as we learn about animals by examining their skins and skulls. Presented by Lawrence Soil & Water Conservation District. Mar. 12 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Crafternoon: Wind & Clouds (for ages 6 – 11) Ever wondered how to predict the weather? Join us to craft your very own cloud identifier and create a fun windmill to see how the wind works. Mar. 13 | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Tiny Art Show (all ages) March is Youth Art Month and we are celebrating with a tiny art show. Stop by the library to view the artwork created by the youth in our communities. Vote for your favorite mini masterpiece. Mar. 17 – 31 | All Locations | All day Manga/Anime Club (for teens) Join us for a book discussion and pick the next month’s book read. Activities and snacks, also. Mar. 17 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Button Art (for ages 6 – 11) Bring your creativity and join us as we make burlap button art. Mar. 17 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Book Release Party: Sunrise On The Reaping (for teens) Celebrate the latest book in the Hunger Games series with games, trivia, and we will be raffling off a copyof the book. Do you volunteer as tribute? Mar. 18 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Pi(e) Day (for children) Stop by the library to celebrate Pi Day by making your own apple pie in a cup. Mar. 18 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. Kids Book Club (for ages 8 – 12) Join us for a brief discussion and activity featuring Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library The Graphic Novel by Chris Grabenstein. Pick up a book at the library or check hoopla & Libby for availability. Mar. 19 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Bad Art Night (for teens) Come create a sculpture, painting or collage in a timed event. The “worst” piece of art wins and the winner takes home a tacky trophy. Mar. 20 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Illustration Inspiration: A Caldecott Celebration! (for kids and teens) Happy Birthday Randolph Caldecott. Let’s explore some of the most beloved Caldecott-winning books and learn how illustrations bring stories to life. After a storytime reading session, we will create our own illustrated art pages to make a flip book that makes your art come to life. Mar. 22 | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. Color Under The Table (for children) Celebrate Youth Art Month by learning how to draw like Michangelo and create your own masterpiece. Mar. 22 | Ironton | 1:00 p.m. Homework Hub: Fractals (for ages 6 – 11) Join us as we discover fractals and learn to make our own. Mar. 24 | Proctorville | 11:00 a.m. Spanish Club (for ages 6 – 11) Come learn some Spanish with instructor Jonathan McCormick. Mar. 26 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. CHESAPEAKE PROCTORVILLE SYMMES VALLEY

Adult Programs Crochet Club (for Adults and Seniors) Every Tuesday of the month South Point | 1:00 p.m. Yoga for All (for Adults and Seniors) This class is for beginners and pros alike. Please bring your own mat. Every Wednesday| Ironton | 6:00 p.m. Crochet Club (for Adults and Seniors) Learn to crochet or bring your own project. Every Other Thursday | Proctorville | 5:00 p.m. Bingo (for Adults and Seniors) Play free for fun and prizes Apr. 17 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Apr. 18 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Apr. 30 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Senior Center Book Discussion (for Adults and Seniors) 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. Apr. 30 | 10:30 a.m. 3rd Thursday Book Discussion (for Adults and Seniors) Contact Carolyn at the Proctorville Branch for this month’s title and to obtain a copy of the book. Apr. 17 | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. St. Ann Book Discussion Group (for Adults and Seniors) Please contact the Chesapeake branch to obtain a copy of the monthly book selection. Apr. 3 | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Symmes Creek Quilters (for Adults and Seniors) Everyone welcome. Don’t forget your sewing supplies. Apr. 10 | Symmes Valley | 5:00 p.m. What Are You Reading? Book Club (for Adults and Seniors) For this book club, bring a title you are reading or have read. As a group, we will discuss everyone’s choices and give reviews. It’s a great way to find something new to read. Apr. 9 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Apr. 28 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Bunny Wall Hanger (for Adults and Seniors) Apr. 10 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Apr. 14 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Apr. 15 | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Apr. 16 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Movie: Wicked (PG) (for Adults and Seniors) Popcorn and water will be provided. Apr. 2 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Apr. 11 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Spring Charcuterie Boards (for Adults and Seniors) Learn the art of charcuterie. Only 20 spots available at each branch. Registration is required. Apr. 3 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Apr. 29 | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Youth Programs Minecraft Masks (for children, teens) Visit the library to make your own mask inspired by your favorite character. Just in time for the upcoming movie release! Apr. 1 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. The Masquerade Prom is calling... so is your perfect MASK (for ages 14 – 18) Don’t settle for a store-bought mask! Create something that’s totally you— something no one else will have. Hang with your friends, enjoy the crafting process, and have fun together. All materials provided, while supplies last. Apr. 1 – 3 | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Apr. 5 | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. DIY Rainstick (for children) April showers....Don’t you love the sound of rain? Imitate it by making your own rainstick! Apr. 1 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. Briggs Builders (for children) Join us to build and create with Lego, Keva planks, and more. What will you construct? Apr. 2 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Homeschool Hub: Cereal Box Book Reports (for ages 6 – 11) Put a unique and fun twist on the traditional book report by decorating a cereal box with information and illustrations from a book you have read. Please bring your book selection with you. Apr. 3 | South Point | 11:00 a.m. Pet Rock Rockariums (for children) Come adopt a pet rock and create a small home for your pet. Apr. 3 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. APRIL IRONTON SOUTH POINT

Crystal Suncatchers (for teens) Create a stunning crystal suncatcher to hang in your window. Apr. 3 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. Create a Fairy/Gnome Home (for children and teens) Design and create an air-dry clay fairy/ gnome home for your garden or yard. Apr. 5 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Minecraft Creeper (for ages 6 – 11) Color and construct a creeper from Minecraft. Apr. 5 | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. Community Storybook Walk (for kids and teens) Come grab a questionnaire from our front desk, walk the Chesapeake business district following the storybook, answer the questions and turn it in for a small prize! Apr. 7 – 12 | Chesapeake | All day Fun with Snaps Circuits (for ages 6 – 11) Drop in to explore Snap Circuits-a fun and creative way to learn about electronic engineering for kids. Apr. 7 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Art Adventures: Dogwood Blossoms (ages 6 – 11) We will be creating some art inspired by the beautiful, spring-blooming, dogwood tree. Apr. 7 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Treasure Hunt Bingo (for ages 11 and under) Play bingo and do a scavenger hunt around the library at the same time. Apr. 9 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. C.Y.O.A. Read Aloud Book Club (for ages 6 – 11) We’ll read the The Lost Jewels of Nabooti Choose Your Own Adventure Book, deciding our fate as a group and do fun activities related to the book. Apr. 15 | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Egg Painting (for children) Join us as we put a new spin on a classic tradition as we decorate plastic eggs with a salad spinner. Apr. 15 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. Homeschool Hub: Life Cycle of a Plant (for ages 6 – 11) Come learn about how plants grow and why they are so important. We will be planting seeds and creating a garden journal for your spring garden. Apr. 16 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Kids Book Club (for ages 8 – 12) Join us for a brief discussion and activity featuring Iceberg by Jennifer Nielsen. Pick up a book at the library or check hoopla & Libby for availability. Apr. 16 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Mini-jar Terrarium Workshop (for teens) Come create a mini terrarium and learn how to care for your terrarium. Apr. 17 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Easter Escape Room (for children and teens) Mr. Cottontail is missing, help find him before the Easter party starts. Registration required. Apr. 19 | Ironton | All Day Neck Tie-Dye Easter Eggs (for kids and teens) Looking for a fun Easter craft? Come tie-dye eggs for a colorful twist on a classic tradition. While supplies last. Apr. 19 | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. The Price is Right (for teens) Come on down! Join us to play this classic game for your chance to win some cool prizes. Apr. 19 | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. Manga/Anime Club (for teens) Join us for a book discussion and pick the next month’s book read. Activities and snacks, also. Apr. 21 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Supersized Sorry (for teens) Get ready for a larger-than-life gaming experience?Join us as we transform the classic board game into a giant adventure where you compete with friends, strategize your moves, and race to get your pawns home in this epic, oversized showdown. Apr. 21 | South Point | 3:00 p.m. Melted Crayon Art (for ages 6 – 11) Melt crayons and watch the wax flow to create your own art masterpiece. Apr. 23 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Family BINGO (for kids, teens) Join us for a fun filled afternoon of Bingo with your family. Play not only for fun but also for the chance to win prizes. Apr. 24 | South Point | 3:00 p.m. Creation Station–Box Art (for kids and teens) Transform a simple box into a masterpiece. Add color, texture and your own style to make something stunning to store your memories and treasures. All materials provided, while supplies last. Apr. 24 | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Homeschool Hub: Drinking Water & Wastewater Treatment (for ages 6 – 11) Join us as we learn about water quality and treatment. Presented by Lawrence Soil & Water Conservation District. Apr. 28 | Proctorville | 11:00 a.m. Spanish Club (for ages 6 – 11) Come learn some Spanish with instructor Jonathan McCormick. Apr. 30 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. CHESAPEAKE PROCTORVILLE SYMMES VALLEY

321 South 4th Street • Ironton, Ohio 45638 Check out our 3D printers, Glowforge, and much more at Chesapeake Library’s new Makerspace. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA CFDA 45.310 PROJECT # L-35-25

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