SUMMER 2025 Summer Reading Youth & Adult
FROM OUR DIRECTOR While the preparation and excitement for Summer Reading is everywhere in the library, I want to take a minute to reflect on all the changes BLCPL has brought to the community since we began moving “beyond books” in 2023. Since the start of my tenure, we’ve brought our bicycle lending program, our incredibly popular free notary service, a completely renovated children’s area at Ironton, and many new smaller collections in new formats to our catalog. Most recently our B3Makerspace at Chesapeake is open to the public allowing patrons to print 3D and use a Glowforge to create repair and design anything they can imagine. Up next is the community garden and grounds renovation at our Proctorville Branch. You may have noticed the branches getting a bit of a cleaning and polish as we complete repair and construction projects for 2025, but we are open and ready to serve you, no matter how many tarps or tools you might see at our locations. Pardon our mess and stop by. We’re excited to see items from our Library of Things make it out into the community in the warm weather. The hammock will be available for lending. Take it and a good book out into the summer sun and have a relaxing time on us. Embrace adventure and check out our tent and the metal detector to have an adventure mudlarking or magnet fishing at Lake Vesuvius. The possibilities, like the future, are limitless and BLCPL is committed to helping you make the most of it as you color your world during Summer Reading and all the year to come. Join the journey with BLCPL and make the library your own. Become a Friend of the Library and join us for programming and volunteering opportunities that promote your voice and your ideas at your library. Stay tuned because at BLCPL the best is yet to come! Gretchen Claypool, Executive Director, 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) 534-2579 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 Designing our community garden is underway. Our seed library is open at Proctorville. The season of green is here and April showers will bring May flowers to our community garden. Join us this summer as our plans to go beyond books come to fruition! IMAGINE A LIBRARY “BEYOND BOOKS.” COMMUNITY GARDEN Introducing Briggsy!
Enjoy books, songs, and activities while building literacy skills and encourage emerging language and literacy skills while having fun throughout June and July. Preschool Storytime (For Ages 3 – 6) Enjoy books, songs, activities and more! Mondays | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays | Proctorville | 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays | South Point | 11:00 a.m. Thursdays | Chesapeake | 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. 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. Kid’s Club (For Ages 6 – 11) Join us for fun activities–arts & crafts, games, books, and more. Meet new friends and hang out with old friends! Mondays | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. Thursdays | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Fridays | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. Youth Summer Reading May 27th – July26th Color Our World with the Library! Explore new books and join fun events— each activity brings you closer to winning some great prizes! A colorful adventure for all ages, inspiring learning, creativity, and fun! Children 11 and under can read and participate in activities for the chance to win prizes! Sign-up, start tracking your reading, and attend library events to earn tickets for prize drawings. Any child that reads for 900 minutes over the summer will receive a drawstring backpack! 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 5 books over the summer will receive a drawstring bag. For checking out a book or attending a teen program they can scratch off a card for a chance to win a prize! Some tickets are instant prize winners, while others are non-winning tickets. All nonwinning tickets will be entered into end of summer prize drawings! Weekly Programming June 1st – July 26th Briggsy!
Adult Programs Crochet Club (For Adults and Seniors) Learn to crochet or bring your own project. Tuesdays | South Point | 1:00 p.m. Thursdays | Proctorville | 5:00 p.m. Yoga for All (For Adults and Seniors) This class is for beginners and pros alike. Please bring your own mat. Wednesdays | Ironton | 6:00 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. May 1 | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Trivia Afternoon (For Adults and Seniors) Eat snacks, answer questions, win prizes May 1 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Chronicling America (For Adults and Seniors) Chronicling America is a free resource developed by the Library of Congress containing newspapers from all over the United States including the Ironton newspaper Representatives from Ohio History Connection will be introducing the site and explaining what it offers. May 3 | Ironton | 1:00 p.m. Rock Cactus (For Adults and Seniors) May 7 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. May 8 | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. May 12 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. May 29 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Symmes Creek Quilters (For Adults and Seniors) Everyone welcome. Don’t forget your sewing supplies. May 8 | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Documentary Screening: The 8th Wonder: The Waterloo Wonders (For Adults and Seniors) Presented by WOUB. After the viewing, stay and discuss the history of sports in Lawrence County. May 10 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Nimble Needlers (For Adults and Seniors) Calling all needle crafters. Bring your projects and enjoy socializing with fellow crafters. May 10 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. May 24 | Ironton | 2:00 p.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. May 15 | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Bingo (For Adults and Seniors) Play free for fun and prizes May 15 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. May 23 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. May 28 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Movie: Family Camp (PG) (For Adults and Seniors) Popcorn and water will be provided. May 16 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Medicare Fraud (For Adults and Seniors) Presented by the Ohio Medicare Patrol. Learn how to fight back against Medicare fraud. May 19 | Ironton | 1:00 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. May 23 | 10:30 a.m. Youth Programs Derby Day (For Kids and Teens) Create your own Kentucky Derby hat, sip on festive punch and get ready to roll the dice to see which horse wins the race! May 1 | South Point | 3:30 p.m. Exam Cram (For Teens) A quiet place to study for those dread inducing finals. Math tutoring available. May 1 | Proctorville | 4:30 p.m. May 8 | Proctorville | 4:30 p.m. Star Wars Day (For Kids and Teens) Come dressed as your favorite character, and join us for Jedi training and crafts. May 3 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Fun Photo Bookmarks (For Kids and Teens) Design a personalized photo bookmark at the library—a fun and creative way to make your reading special, or give as a special gift for Graduates, Mothers, Fathers, Grandparents and Friends! May 3 | Chesapeake | 11:00 a.m. Teen Needle Arts Club (For Teens) Join us for our crochet, knitting, and sewing club, open to both new and experienced crafters alike. We will have basic supplies available. Led by members of our Teen Advisory Board. May 5 | South Point | 3:30 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. May 5 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Kid’s Craft: Sombrero (For Ages 6 – 11) Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the library! Stop by to create your own sombrero using paper plates and other craft supplies. May 5 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Baby Yoda Painting (For Teens) Join us as we learn to paint the cutest member of the Star Wars franchise. May 5 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. Crayon T-shirt Printing (For Teens) Create a design with crayons and sandpaper and then iron press your design on a T-shirt. Please bring your own plain t-shirt. May 6 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. LEGO Club (For Kids) Bring the kids for some laid back creative play as we build with LEGO, Keva Planks, and other construction toys. May 7 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. MAY IRONTON SOUTH POINT
Kid’s Craft: Pipe Cleaner Snakes (For Kids) Slither in to create a fun craft using some basic crafting supplies. May 8 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. Mother’s Day Gift: Sharpie Dyed Tile (For Kids and Teens) Come create a unique gift to give your Mom on her special day. May 10 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. DIY: Mother’s Day Stones (For Kids and Teens) Show your mother how much you love her by painting stones with a special message. May 10 | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m. Anime Club (For Teens) Join us for an Anime/Manga discussion, activities, and snacks. May 12 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Art Adventures: Faux Stained Glass Art (For Ages 6 – 11) Come create a beautiful piece of faux stained glass art using some common materials. May 12 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Epic Reads Book Club (For Ages 6 – 11) Pick any book from our “Epic Reads Stack,” read it, join us to talk about it, and hear what other kids loved about their books. It’s a fun way to discover new stories and chat with friends. May 13 | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Marble Magnets (For Kids and Teens) Stop by to make your own beautiful magnets that you can use to hang up your favorite art work. May 13 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Homeschool Hub: History of Ice Cream (For Ages 6 – 11) Get ready for summer by learning about ice cream, and make your own ice cream in a bag. May 14 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Kids Book Club (For Ages 8 – 12) Join us for book talks, activities, and snacks. Come discuss a book that you have read or are reading. May 14 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. End of School Year Party (For Teens) School’s Out for Summer! Come to the library to celebrate with fun activities and pizza provided by Romeo’s. Registration required. May 15 | Proctorville | 4:30 p.m. Let’s Get Planting (For Kids) Join us as we learn about seeds and gardening with members of the Burlington Community Garden. We will also paint pots and plant some seeds. May 17 | South Point | 12:00 p.m. Grad Cap Decorating (For Teens) Graduates, make your moment shine. Join us at the library to decorate your graduation cap and express your unique style! May 17 | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. Game Night (For Teens) Join us for a Board-Game Night at the Library! We will have some fun, board and card games to choose from! You can bring your own games, too. Grab your friends and test your skills! May 20 | South Point | 3:30 p.m. Dragonfly Craft (For Ages 6 – 11) Join us as we show you how to make some cool dragonflies. May 20 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Spanish Club (For Ages 6 – 11) Come learn some Spanish vocabulary and phrases with instructor Jonathan McCormick. May 21 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. STEM Activity: Kite Making (For Children) Test out your design skills by building a kite from some common household items. May 22 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Ribbon Flag (For Kids and Teens) Come to the library for your own ribbon flag to celebrate Memorial Day! Show your patriotic spirit by creating a beautiful flag to wave proudly in the Memorial Day Parade. While supplies last. May 22 | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Memorial Day Kaleidoscope Craft (For Kids and Teens) Dazzle your eyes with a Memorial Day themed kaleidoscope, a cool toy that uses mirrors and colorful objects to create beautiful patterns when you look through it. May 23 | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. Summer Reading Kick-Off (For Kids and Teens) Celebrate the start of summer reading! Stop by for fun art, crafts, games, and a sweet treat, while supplies last. Be sure to sign up for the summer reading program, too! May 28 | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m. May 28 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. May 29 | Symmes Valley | 1:00 p.m. May 29 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Summer Reading Kick-Off Party (For All Ages) Help us kick off Summer Reading with an outdoor celebration! Stop by the Ironton Library for games, crafts, facepainting, visit with community groups, and more. Sign-up for Summer Reading, too! May 31 | Ironton | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Local Author Visit: Traci Musick (For All Ages) Come join us as we host local author and Dawson Bryant ELA teacher, Traci Musick as she shares her new children’s book Hollie the Collie’s Sheep Search. There will be crafts, games, and Ms. Musick will also have copies of her book available for purchase and signing. May 29 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. CHESAPEAKE PROCTORVILLE SYMMES VALLEY
1 st St. Ann Book Discussion Group | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Trivia Afternoon | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Derby Day | South Point | 3:30 p.m. Exam Cram | Proctorville | 4:30 p.m. 3 rd Star Wars Day | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Fun Photo Bookmarks | Chesapeake | 11:00 a.m. Chronicling America | Ironton | 1:00 p.m. 5 th Teen Needle Arts Club | South Point | 3:30 p.m. Fun with Snap Circuits | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Kid’s Craft: Sombrero | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Baby Yoda Painting | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. 6 th Crayon T-shirt Printing | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. 7 th Rock Cactus| Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. LEGO Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 8 th Rock Cactus | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Exam Cram | Proctorville | 4:30 p.m. Kid’s Craft: Pipe Cleaner Snakes | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. 10 th Documentary Screening | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Mother’s Day Gift: Sharpie Dyed Tile | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. DIY: Mother’s Day Stones | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m. Nimble Needlers | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 12 th Rock Cactus | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Anime Club | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Art Adventures: Faux Stained Glass Art | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 13 th Epic Reads Book Club | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Marble Magnets | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. 14 th Homeschool Hub: History of Ice Cream | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Kids Book Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 15 th 3rd Thursday Book Discussion | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. End of School Year Party | Proctorville | 4:30 p.m. 16 th Movie: Family Camp (PG) | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 17 th Let’s Get Planting | South Point | 12:00 p.m. Grad Cap Decorating | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. 19 th Medicare Fraud | Ironton | 1:00 p.m. 20 th Game Night | South Point | 3:30 p.m. Dragonfly Craft | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. 21 st Spanish Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 22 nd STEM Activity: Kite Making | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Ribbon Flag | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. 23 rd Memorial Day Kaleidoscope Craft | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. 24 th Nimble Needlers | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 28 th Summer Reading Kick-Off | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m. Summer Reading Kick-Off | South Point | 2:00 p.m. 29 th Summer Reading Kick-Off | Symmes Valley | 1:00 p.m. Rock Cactus | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Summer Reading Kick-Off | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Local Author Visit: Traci Musick | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. 31 st Kick-Off to Summer Reading Party | Ironton | 1:00 p.m. MAY Adult Summer Reading Color Our World Summer Reading Kickoff A summer reading kickoff will take place on May 31 at the Ironton branch from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Activities for children and adults will be provided including live music from The Harmonica Club of Huntington, crafts, refreshments, free giveaways and so much more. Rules If a participant reads 8 books from the library (including audiobooks and ebooks from Libby and Hoopla), they will receive a Briggs Library Tote Bag. 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 8 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. 6 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 tote bag. Summer reading begins May 27 and ends July 26. All entries must be returned by July 26. Winners will be chosen and notified after this date. 6 gift basket winners will be chosen throughout the entire library system.
2 nd Candy Sushi | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Teen Needle Arts Club | South Point | 3:30 p.m. 3 rd Patriotic Button Heart Craft | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. 5 th St. Ann Book Discussion Group | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Create your own Animation | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Instant Pot Mac n’ Cheese | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. 6 th Light It Up | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. 7 th Spirograph Art | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons | Chesapeake | 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. 9 th Patriotic Button Heart Craft Jun. 9 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Fun with Snap Circuits | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Art Adventures: Squeegee Painting | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 10 th Insects Color Our World | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 11 th Patriotic Button Heart Craft | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. 4-H Healthy Living Blender Bike: Blend a Smoothie | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Color Our World with the HMOA | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. 12 th Rainbow Keychains | Symmes Valley | 2:00 p.m. Painting with Candy | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. NanoTape Bubbles | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. 13 th Shrinky Dink Art | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. Candy BINGO | South Point | 3:00 p.m. Nerf Showdown | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. 14 th Father’s Day Light-up Circuit Card | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Nimble Needlers | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 16 th Color Our World with the HMOA | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Just Dance Party | South Point | 3:00 p.m. DIY Zipper Pouch | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. 17 th Guided Painting: Flipflops on the Beach | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. 18 th Kids Book Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 20 th Color Our World with the HMOA | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. Movie: Big Eyes (PG-13) | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. “Little Green Pig and Other Colorful Tales” | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. 21 st Pom Pom Palooza | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m. 23 rd Medicare Fraud | South Point | 1:00 p.m. Guided Painting: Flipflops on the Beach | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Color Your Plate | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Petunias, Pollinators, and Wildflowers | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. 24 th Patriotic Button Heart Craft | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Anime Club | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Color Your Plate | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 25 th Color Your Plate | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. Spanish Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 26 th Reimagined Book Covers | Symmes Valley | 2:00 p.m. Color Your Plate | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. The Professor Show: Tricks in Technicolor | South Point | 3:00 p.m. Teen Art With the HMOA | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Sharpie Tie-Dye | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. 27 th Movie: Harold and the Purple Crayon | South Point | 10:30 a.m. Color Your Plate | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. Balloon Tennis | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. Teen Art With the HMOA | South Point | 3:00 p.m. 28 th Nimble Needlers | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 30 th Tie-Dye | South Point | 3:00 p.m. 2 nd Rubber Duck Decorating | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. LEGO Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 3 rd Kid’s Craft: Pop-Up Fireworks | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m. St. Ann Book Discussion Group | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Insects Color Our World | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Red, White & Blue Mushroom Lamp | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. 5 th Dungeons & Dragons | Chesapeake | 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. 7 th Textured Shark Painting | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Animals Color Our World | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Teen Needle Arts Club | South Point | 3:30 p.m. 8 th Flower Arranging |Chesapeake | 3:30 p.m. Animals Color Our World | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 9 th Guided Painting: Flipflops on the Beach | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Animals Color Our World | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. 10 th Faux Stained-Glass Craft | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Animals Color Our World | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Karaoke | Proctorville | 5:00 p.m. 11 th Movie: Yellow Rose (PG-13) | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 12 th Shark Week Wrap-up | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Northern Lights Vista Art | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m. Nimble Needlers | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 14 th Fun with Snap Circuits | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Flower Arranging | Proctorville | 3:30 p.m. Art Adventures: Skewer Sculptures | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 15 th Faux Stained-Glass Craft | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Anime Club | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Color Our World with the HMOA | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Epic Reads Book Club | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. 16 th Faux Stained-Glass Craft | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Kids Book Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 17 th Medicare Fraud | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Notebook Decorating | Symmes Valley | 2:00 p.m. Color Our World with the HMOA | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Buffalo Chicken Pasta | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. 18 th Movie: A Minecraft Movie | South Point | 10:30 a.m. Faux Stained-Glass Craft | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Line Illusion Art | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. 21 st Garden Bugs and Seed Bombs | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Graffiti Name Fences | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Teen Paint & Sip | South Point | 3:00 p.m. 23 rd Spanish Club | South Point | 4:00 p.m. 24 th Bad Art | Symmes Valley | 2:00 p.m. Guitar Hero | Proctorville | 5:00 p.m. 25 th Animals Color Our World | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. 26 th Donut forget to “Color Your World” | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Cardboard Carnival | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. Kid’s Craft: Rocket Flinger | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m. Nimble Needlers | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. 28 th Field Day Fun | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Magic Cube Art | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. 29 th Color Powder Party | South Point | 4:00 p.m. JUN JUL
Adult Programs Crochet Club (For Adults and Seniors) Learn to crochet or bring your own project. Tuesdays | South Point | 1:00 p.m. Thursdays | Proctorville | 5:00 p.m. Yoga for All (for Adults and Seniors) For beginners and pros alike. Please bring your own mat. Wednesdays | Ironton | 6:00 p.m. Patriotic Button Heart Craft (For Adults and Seniors) Jun. 3 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Jun. 9 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Jun. 11 | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Jun. 24 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. St. Ann Book Discussion Group (For Adults and Seniors) Please contact the Chesapeake branch for the monthly book selection. Jun. 5 | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Symmes Creek Quilters (For Adults and Seniors) Don’t forget your sewing supplies. Jun. 12 | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Bingo (For Adults and Seniors) Play free for fun and prizes Jun. 12 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Jun. 13 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Jun. 18 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Nimble Needlers (For Adults and Seniors) Bring your projects and enjoy socializing with fellow crafters. Jun. 14 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Jun. 28 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Guided Painting: Flipflops on the Beach (For Adults and Seniors) We will follow a YouTube video. Jun. 17 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Jun. 23 | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Ironton Senior Center Book Discussion (For Adults and Seniors) 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. Jun. 20 | 10:30 a.m. Movie: Big Eyes (PG-13) (For Adults and Seniors) Popcorn and water will be provided. Jun. 20 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Medicare Fraud (For Adults and Seniors) Presented by the Ohio Medicare Patrol. Fight back against Medicare fraud. Jun. 23 | South Point | 1:00 p.m. Petunias, Pollinators and Wildflowers (For Adults and Seniors) Color Our World with Petunias! Learn about petunias, decorate your pot, and plant a petunia to keep. Presented by the Rock Hill Garden Club. Jun. 23 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Youth Programs Candy Sushi (For Teens) Use candy to make sushi “Iron Chef” style. Who will be voted Best in Show, Most Colorful, Most Authentic to win a small prize? June 2 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Teen Needle Arts Club (For Teens) Crochet, knitting, and sewing club, for both new and experienced crafters. We will have basic supplies available. Led by members of our Teen Advisory Board. June 2 | South Point | 3:30 p.m. LEGO Club (For Kids) Bring the kids for some laid back creative play as we build with LEGO, Keva Planks, and other construction toys. June 4 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Create your own Animation (For Ages 6 – 11) Create your own simple animation by creating a zoetrope, a simple device that allows you to see your artwork in motion. June 5 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Instant Pot Mac n’ Cheese (For Teens) Forget the box! Learn how to make easy mac n’ cheese you’ll want to eat every day. June 5 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Light It Up (For Ages 6 – 11) Create a colorful nightlight for your room. June 6 | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. Spirograph Art (For Kids and Teens) Create geometric art using a spirograph! June 7 | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons (For Kids and Teens) Embark on an epic adventure at the library’s Dungeons & Dragons Day! Ages 6 – 11 at 11:00 a.m. Ages 12 – 18 at 2:00 p.m. June 7 | Chesapeake | 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 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. June 9 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Art Adventures: Squeegee Painting (For Ages 6 – 11) Join us as we create some fun art using a squeegee and paint! June 9 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Insects Color Our World (For Ages 6 – 11) Discover common summer insects and how they benefit our gardens, and make some wildflower seed bombs. Presented by Mandy Carte with the Rock Hill Gardeners. June 10 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Epic Reads Book Club (For Ages 6 – 11) Pick any book from our “Epic Reads Stack” , read it, join us to talk about it, and hear what other kids loved about their books. Discover new stories and chat with friends. June 10 | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. 4-H Healthy Living Blender Bike: Blend a Smoothie (For Children and Teens) Jump on the bike and make a tasty smoothie entirely with your own pedal power! June 11 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Color Our World with the HMOA (For Ages 6 – 11) The Huntington Museum of art will offer colorful art activities for children! June 11 | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. June 16 | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. June 20 | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. JUNE IRONTON SOUTH POINT
Rainbow Keychains (For Teens) Come create a keychain or backpack charm. June 12 | Symmes Valley | 2:00 p.m. Painting with Candy (For Ages 6 – 11) Experiment with different types of candy to make a unique painting. June 12 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. NanoTape Bubbles (For Teens) Dive into the science of nanotape and discover how to create your own amazing bubble-blowing experiments. June 12 | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Shrinky Dink Art (For Ages 6 – 11) Show off your creativity by making shrinky dinks. Draw and color designs onto special plastic sheets and watch them transform into amazing miniature art. June 13 | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. Candy BINGO (For Kids and Teens) Join us for lots of BINGO fun! Bring the whole family to play for the chance to win some sweet prizes! June 13 | South Point | 3:00 p.m. Nerf Showdown (For Ages 6 – 11) Thrilling Nerf games and challenges! A limited supply of blasters will be available but you may bring your own. June 13 | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. Father’s Day Light-up Circuit Card (For Kids and Teens) Create a Father’s day card for that special father figure in your life that will “light-up” their day. June 14 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Just Dance Party (For Teens) Show off your best moves and dance your heart out while playing the world’s favorite dance game. Snacks provided. June 16 | South Point | 3:00 p.m. DIY Zipper Pouch (For Teens) Come hangout, have a snack and turn a clean candy or chip bag into a no-sew handy zipper pouch. June 16 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Kids Book Club (For Ages 8 – 12) Discuss a book that you have read or are reading with activities, and snacks. June 18 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. “Little Green Pig and Other Colorful Tales” (All Ages) Join nationally-renowned storyteller and theater artist, Paul Strickland as he performs his show featuring exciting, interactive stories and fun sing-along songs. Fun for all ages! June 20 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Pom Pom Palooza (For Kids and Teens) Play some fun games using a colorful craft supply, Pom Poms! June 21 | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m. Color Your Plate (For Ages 6 – 11) Explore why different-colored fruits and veggies are good for us and how each color helps our bodies.Taste test a few colorful fruits and vegetables, discover new flavors and the benefits of eating the rainbow every day! Presented by Zoie Clay with the OSU Extension Office. June 23 | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. June 24 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. June 25 | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. June 26 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. June 27 | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. Anime Club (For Teens) Join us for an Anime/Manga discussion, activities and snacks. June 24| Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Spanish Club (For Ages 6 – 11) Learn Spanish vocabulary and phrases with instructor Jonathan McCormick. June 25 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Reimagined Book Covers (For Teens) Join us as we redesign the covers of some of our favorite books. June 26 | Symmes Valley | 2:00 p.m. The Professor Show: Tricks in Technicolor (For Kids and Teens) Join us for a fun, juggling, and comedy show with Professor Brian, the professor of nonsense and throwing things! June 26 | South Point | 3:00 p.m. Teen Art With the HMOA (For Teens) The Huntington Museum of Art will offer colorful art activities for teens! June 26 | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. June 27 | South Point | 3:00 p.m. Sharpie Tie-Dye (For Teens) Reinvent a t-shirt by tie-dyeing it with Sharpie markers! A white, cotton shirt will be provided but you may bring your own. Registration required. Please indicate shirt size when registering. June 26 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Movie: Harold and the Purple Crayon (For Kids and Teens) Bring a blanket and pillow & join us for a movie! Popcorn and water will be provided but you may bring your own snacks, too. PG | 92 minutes June 27 | South Point | 10:30 a.m. Balloon Tennis (For Ages 6 – 11) Design your own racket and challenge each other to see who is best at keeping the balloons in the air. June 27 | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. Tie-Dye (For Teens) Add some color to our world! The library will provide bandannas but you may bring your own shirt or socks to tiedye, too. June 30 | South Point | 3:00 p.m. CHESAPEAKE PROCTORVILLE SYMMES VALLEY
Adult Programs Crochet Club (For Adults and Seniors) Learn to crochet or bring your own project. Tuesdays | South Point | 1:00 p.m. Thursdays | Proctorville | 5:00 p.m. Yoga for All (For Adults and Seniors) This class is for beginners and pros alike. Please bring your own mat. Wednesdays | Ironton | 6:00 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. Jul. 3 | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Flower Arranging (For Adults and Seniors) Learn to Color Our World with flower arranging. All attendees will receive their own fresh flowers to arrange. Presented by the Growers Gettin’ Dirty Garden Club. This program is limited to 18 participants. Jul. 8 | Chesapeake | 3:30 p.m. Jul. 14 | Proctorville | 3:30 p.m. Guided Painting: Flipflops on the Beach (For Adults and Seniors) We will follow a YouTube video. Jul. 9 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Jul. 24 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Symmes Creek Quilters (For Adults and Seniors) Everyone welcome. Don’t forget your sewing supplies. Jul. 10 | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. Faux Stained-Glass Craft (For Adults and Seniors) Jul. 10 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Jul. 15 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Jul. 16 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Jul. 18 | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Movie: Yellow Rose (PG-13) (For Adults and Seniors) Popcorn and water will be provided. Jul. 11 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Nimble Needlers (For Adults and Seniors) Calling all needle crafters. Bring your projects and enjoy socializing with fellow crafters. Jul. 12 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Jul. 26 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Medicare Fraud (For Adults and Seniors) Presented by the Ohio Medicare Patrol. Fight back against Medicare fraud. Jul. 17 | Chesapeake | 1:00 p.m. 3rd Thursday Book Discussion (For Adults and Seniors) Contact Carolyn at the Proctorville Branch for this month’s title. Jul. 17 | Proctorville | 2:00 p.m. Bingo (For Adults and Seniors) Play free for fun and prizes Jul. 17 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Jul. 23 | Chesapeake | 2:00 p.m. Jul. 25 | Ironton | 2:00 p.m. Garden Bugs and Seed Bombs (For Adults and Seniors) Discover some common summer insects and how they benefit our gardens. We will then make some wildflower seed bombs. Presented by Mandy Carte with the Rock Hill Gardeners. Jul. 21 | Ironton | 3:00 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. Jul. 25 | 10:30 a.m. Youth Programs Dance Colors Our World (Ages 6 – 11) Join us as we explore dance and movement with instructors from Studio 301. July 1 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Jul 2 | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. July 14 | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. July 18 | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. July 24 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Rubber Duck Decorating (For Ages 6-11) Transform ordinary rubber ducks into unique creations. July 2 | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. LEGO Club (For Kids) Bring the kids for some laid back creative play as we build with LEGO, Keva Planks, and other construction toys. July 2 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Kid’s Craft: Pop-Up Fireworks (For Ages 6 – 11) Join us as we use plastic cups to design colorful fireworks that really pop into the air. July 3 | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m. Insects Color Our World (For Ages 6 – 11) Join us as we discover some common summer insects and how they benefit our gardens and plants. We will then make some wildflower seed bombs. Presented by Mandy Carte with the Rock Hill Gardeners. July 3 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Red, White & Blue Mushroom Lamp (For Teens) Celebrate July with a fun and creative project! Join us at the library to make your own unique, glowing decoration to brighten up your space. All materials provided. July 3 | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons (For Kids and Teens) Embark on an epic adventure at the library’s Dungeons & Dragons Day— gather your party, roll the dice, and let the quest begin! Ages 6 – 11 at 11:00 a.m. Ages 12 – 18 at 2:00 p.m. July 5 | Chesapeake | 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Textured Shark Painting (For Teens) Celebrate Shark week as we create a textured painting with toilet paper and paint. July 7 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Teen Needle Arts Club (For Teens) Crochet, knitting, and sewing club, for both new and experienced crafters. We will have basic supplies available. Led by members of our Teen Advisory Board. July 7 | South Point | 3:30 p.m. JULY IRONTON SOUTH POINT
CHESAPEAKE PROCTORVILLE SYMMES VALLEY Animals Color Our World Explore how animals use colors for camouflage, communication, and more. Presented by Olivia Matney, a local biology and zoology teacher. July 7 | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. July 8 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. July 9 | Proctorville | 3:00 p.m. July 10 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. July 25 | Symmes Valley | 11:00 a.m. Karaoke (For Teens) Warm up your vocal chords and come sing your heart out with your friends! Don’t sing? Don’t worry! Feel free to dance, socialize, or just hang out. July 10 | Proctorville | 5:00 p.m. Shark Week Wrap-up (For Kids and Teens) Wrap-up Shark week with us as we dive into an under the sea themed obstacle course, games, and crafts. Have your picture taken with “Sharkey,” too. July 12 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Northern Lights Vista Art (For Kids and Teens) Join us as we create awe-inducing art inspired by the Northern Lights. July 12 | Proctorville | 1:00 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. July 14 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Art Adventures: Skewer Sculptures (For Ages 6 – 11) Join us as we use a variety of materials to build bold, vertical structures to create eye-catching silhouettes. July 14 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Anime Club (For Ages 11 – 18) Join us for an Anime/Manga discussion, activities and snacks. July 15 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Color Our World with the HMOA (For Ages 6 – 11) The Huntington Museum of Art will visit the library and offer colorful art activities for children to express their creativity! July 15 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. July 17 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Epic Reads Book Club (For Ages 6 – 11) Pick any book from our “Epic Reads Stack” , read it, join us to talk about it, and hear what other kids loved about their books. It’s a fun way to discover new stories and chat with friends. July 15 | Chesapeake | 4:00 p.m. Kids Book Club (For Ages 8 – 12) Join us for book talks, activities, and snacks. Come discuss a book that you have read or are reading. July 16 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Notebook Decorating (For Teens) Gear up for the upcoming school year by decorating a notebook with stickers, pens, paints, and more. July 17 | Symmes Valley | 2:00 p.m. Buffalo Chicken Pasta (For Teens) Learn how to combine two of your favorite foods into one using the Instant Pot. July 17 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Line Illusion Art (For Kids and Teens) Create a dizzying piece of art that’ll make you feel like you’re falling into the paper. July 18 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Movie: A Minecraft Movie (For Kids and Teens) Bring a blanket and pillow & join us for a movie! Popcorn and water will be provided. PG | 101 minutes July 18 | South Point | 10:30 a.m. Teen Paint & Sip (For Teens) A step-by-step video to create a masterpiece! We will also have a variety of drinks and light snacks. July 21 | South Point | 3:00 p.m. Graffiti Name Fences (For Teens) Art or Illegal? Explore the art of graffiti lettering by creating a popsicle fence with your name in graffiti. July 21 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Spanish Club (For Ages 6 – 11) Learn some Spanish vocabulary and phrases with instructor Jonathan McCormick. July 23 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Bad Art (For Teens) Join us to make the worst art imaginable! The goal is not perfection, in fact far from it! The “worst” piece of art will win a hideously tacky trophy. July 24 | Symmes Valley | 2:00 p.m. Guitar Hero (For Teens) Unleash your inner rock star! Stop by the library to play Guitar Hero. July 24 | Proctorville | 5:00 p.m. Donut forget to “Color Your World” (For Kids and Teens) Join us as we wrap-up our Summer Reading Program. We will have donuts to decorate, games and crafts. July 26 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Cardboard Carnival (For Kids and Teens) Bring your friends and family for a day filled with fun carnival games, exciting activities, and creative crafts—all made from cardboard. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the summer and show off all your reading achievements! July 26 | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. Kid’s Craft: Rocket Flinger (For Ages 6 – 11) Make your own rocket and see how far you can make it glide. July 26 | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m.
321 South 4th Street • Ironton, Ohio 45638 Field Day Fun (For Teens) Let’s conclude summer reading with silly races, egg relays, water games, and other fun yard activities! Expect to get wet and maybe a little messy. A towel and a change of clothes is recommended. July 28 | South Point | 2:00 p.m. Magic Cube Art (For Kids and Teens) Surprise yourself or a loved one with a magical folding cube designed by you. July 28 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Color Powder Party (For Kids) Join us as we end summer reading with a color explosion! Dress for a mess and be prepared to leave covered in a rainbow of color. Old, white/light colored clothes are recommended, as staining from color powder is possible. July 29 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Book A Bike!
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