Library News PLS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 VOLUME 37 ISSUE 5 J
2 steubenvillelibrary.org FEATURED ADULT EVENTS Newspaper Archive Schiappa Branch, September 25 at 6 p.m. Explore billions of historical newspaper articles on the new and improved Newspaper Archive database. You will learn how to navigate this valuable resource which is now accessible from home with a PLSJ library card. Registration is required. Back to Basics: Making Bread Schiappa Branch, September 11 at 6 p.m. Grocery prices are rising. Cut costs, have fun in the kitchen, and learn the fundamentals of making bread from scratch using research-based information. Recipes and demonstrations will be led by the OSU Extension. Registration is required. Meet the Author Toronto Branch, October 8 at 10:30 a.m. Robin Yocum will visit PLSJ's Toronto Branch book club as the group discusses his book A Brilliant Death. Get insight and ask questions from the author himself during this program that is open to all. You don't have to read the book to attend but registration is required. Professional Pumpkin Carver Schiappa Branch, October 9 at 5 p.m. Have you watched television shows where professionals carved beautiful images into a giant pumpkin? Get ready to see magic happen when Gus 'Squashcarver Smithhisler' joins us to sculpt a pumpkin. Gus is a nationally recognized professional giant pumpkin carver and food artist with experience of more than 20 years. Registration is required. Cooking Demo Pastaio Restaurant, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. We're cooking up fall dishes at the restaurant. Chef Giuseppe, owner and operator of Pastaio Cucina Rustica Italiana will demonstrate and provide samples of an appetizer, soup, and entree with a burst of autumn flavors. A lesson about olive oils will also be on the menu. Registration will be taken at the Main Library only. Banned Book Discussion Main Library, September 25 at 6 p.m. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Join us to discuss one of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023 from the American Library Association's list. Last year, ALA documented 1,247 attempts to censor materials and services at libraries, schools, and universities. Of the 4,240 unique titles that were challenged or banned in 2023, The Bluest Eye rated the 6th on the list. Read to find out why. Check out a copy at the Main Library when you register or borrow a digital copy online. Registration is required. Breast Cancer Awareness Main Library, October 21 at 6 p.m. Dr. Vanessa Palmer of the Ohio Valley Health Center (OVHC) will discuss breast cancer awareness and breast health education focusing within the Black communities. Studies show that black women still hold the record for higher breast cancer death rates. The OVHC initiative aids with mammogram screenings, educational workshops, and support groups focused on early detection and prevention, aiming to reduce the disparity in breast cancer outcomes for free or at a low cost. Register to attend. Apple Cooking Demo Adena Branch, September 10 at 5 p.m. Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch, September 12 at 5 p.m. Learn how to make Fried Cinnamon Apples created by a famous restaurant! You'll get to sample these crispy treats too. Registration is required. Back to Basics: Car Care Schiappa Branch Parking Lot, October 14 at 6 p.m. Knowing basic car maintenance can help prevent emergencies and costly repairs. Learn how to change a tire, check tire pressure, oil, brake fluid, and more with the Team Automotive Mobile Van. Teens and adults are welcome to attend. Registration is required. Murder Mystery Theater Main Library, September 28 at 1 p.m. Can you solve the mystery? The Steubenville Library has on loan a historic manuscript, originally owned by Andrew Carnegie himself. The manuscript is from the 13th Century, telling a story of woe with a long history of owners having misfortune befall them. This evening is the opening of the exhibit about the manuscript, the origins of the story it tells, and the long history of where it has traveled. But what happens when one of the guests is found dead during the exhibit preview? Is it the curse? Or some human foul play? Join us for this theater performance by Roving Rogue Productions where you interact with the characters. This presentation is free to attend. Doors open at noon. Registration is required. The Toasted Traveler food truck will be in the parking lot for people to purchase and eat inside from 11 a.m. - 1:30 pm. Friends of PLSJ will also have a bake sale inside the library. A Look at the Past Schiappa Branch, September 3 at 6 p.m. Travel back in time through a collection of advertising items from businesses now long gone from our local area. Linda Hilty of the Jefferson County Historical Association will have items to pass around that are sure to bring back fond memories and stories from the past. Registration required. Tai Chi Main Library, Thursdays at 10 a.m. Certified instructor Mike Turrentine is leading an hour-long session of Tai Chi. Follow along to slow, intentional movements to help relax your mind and body. Wear comfortable clothing. Spacing for attendance is first come, first served.
Library News 3 CROCHET NIGHT Join us for an evening of crocheting, chatting, and snacks! Take your current work in progress or something new to start. This is not an instructional program so a basic knowledge of crochet is required. Brilliant Branch, September 19 at 6 p.m. October 24 at 6 p.m. Creative Corner for adults Arts, Crafts, and Creative Activities We offer creative programs at all of our branches. Whether you want to join a game night, paint a craft, or brush up on your creative writing skills, PLSJ has a program for you! Chess Night Toronto Branch, Mondays at 5:30 p.m. Make your move and check out chess night at the library. All ages are welcome. GAMES Have fun and join in to play on PLSJ game nights or relax and work on a puzzle! CRAFTS Discover your creative side and register for one of these upcoming crafts. It’s free and supplies will be provided. COLORING NIGHTS Color your cares away at the library. You're invited to the library to color pages that are designed for adults. Supplies will be provided. Schiappa Branch,October 16 at 6 p.m. Suncatcher Tiltonsville Branch, September 14 at noon Brilliant Branch, September 14 at 2 p.m. Make a suncatcher using a canning jar ring. All ages are welcome to attend. Registration is required. The Haunting of Main Library Step into a world where books come alive and ghosts whisper tales of the past! Join us for a spine-chilling Haunted Library event filled with ghoulish delights for all ages. Children can unleash their creativity with eerie crafts and cupcake decorating, while teens can craft their own haunted miniatures. Get cozy with a Halloween movie screening, or delve into the mysterious art of cryptid mug painting. Don't miss out on this specter-tacular celebration at your local library! Sea Glass Schiappa Branch, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. Teens and adults can enjoy creating beautiful sea glass art! Registration is required. October 19 at Main Library Monsters of Ohio 11 a.m. JC Raphael, author of Monsters of Ohio will visit the library to share stories from his book. Monsters of Ohio is a comprehensive chronicling of the creatures of cryptozoology, folklore, and urban legend that make their home in the state and the stories told about them, from infamous ones like The Lake Erie Monster, The Loveland Frogs and The Grassman to lesser-known local legends like The Crosswick Monster, The Peninsula Python and The Defiance Wolfman. Seating is first come, first served. Rusty Bull Food Truck 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Spooky Crafts for Kids & Teens 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cupcake Decorating - Children Disco Ghosts - Children Haunted Miniatures - Teens Cryptid Mug Glazing 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. For patrons 14 and older Join Ready Aim Fire Ceramics Studio for a special ceramics glazing class and take home your very own adorable cryptid mug! Space is limited and registration is required. Family Movie 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Have a hauntingly good time when your family sits down to watch Disney's The Haunted Mansion. Seating is first come, first served. Dungeons & Dragons Schiappa Branch, Mondays from 5-7 p.m. Explore a new world and test your strategy skills by joining a Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Seats are limited and registration is required. Twine Candle Pumpkin Tiltonsville Branch, October 12 at noon Brilliant Branch, October 12 at 2 p.m. Have fun creating a rope-ribbed glass pumpkin! Registration is required. Mini Fall Wreaths Main Library, September 24 at 5:30 p.m. Create sunflower wreaths out of canning lids, burlap, and fabric! Registration is required. Paper Pumpkin Toronto Branch, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a fall evening with friends creating seasonal craft pumpkins out of paper! Registration is required. Book A Brick Toronto Branch, September 10 at 5:30 p.m. Join in the fun and paint a brick to look like a book. Registration is required.
4 steubenvillelibrary.org Book Clubs Call to join. Main Library September 13 at 2 p.m., Cozy Mystery, Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala September 25 at 10:30 a.m., Carrying Albert Home by Homer Hickman October 11 at 2 p.m., Cozy Mystery, How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin October 30 at 10:30 a.m., The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom Brilliant Branch September 30 at 6 p.m., The Bucket List by Rachel Hanna October 28 at 6 p.m., An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch September 17 at 10 a.m., French Braid by Anne Tyler October 15 at 10 a.m., Ghosted by Rosie Walsh Schiappa Branch September 24 at 6 p.m., A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher October 29 at 6 p.m., Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Tiltonsville Branch September 10 at 10 a.m., Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarity September 24 at 5:30 p.m., Thriller Book Club, These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant October 8 at 10 a.m., The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher October 29 at 5:30 p.m., Thriller Book Club, The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill Toronto Branch September 10 at 10:30 a.m., In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume October 8 at 10:30 a.m., A Brilliant Death by Robin Yocum (Author Visit) Books on Tap Book Club Hightower Brewing Company, Rayland, OH Titles to be announced. September 29 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. October 27 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Corner Friends WAYS TO CONNECT with the library Become a member of the Friends of PLSJ. Contact the group at plsjfriends@gmail.com or 740-282-9782. PLSJ loves our Friends and we're so thankful for all the ways they contribute to our library. Through their fundraising and sales from the annual used book sale they raised several thousand dollars that went towards everything from providing prizes for the PLSJ Makerspace and Library of Things launch event to making sure our guinea pigs at Main Library, Mocha and Latte have all the food, veggie treats, and supplies they need. StoryWalks Beatty Park StoryWalk Featured Books September 1 Nell Plants a Tree by Anne Wynter & Daniel Miyares October 1 The Dark by Lemony Snicket & Jon Klassen Join us at Beatty Park for our newest StoryWalk! Enjoy the outdoors while you read your way through the park. Don't forget to stop by the Main Library so that children can pick up a prize after they finish the book! Hobbit Hole at First Friday September 6 Downtown Steubenville on 4th Street 6 to 11 p.m. Discover Middle Earth from Lord of the Rings brought to life at "Journey through Middle Earth" during the First Friday on Fourth festival in downtown Steubenville! Step into a 40-foot-long Hobbit Hole interactive art display, uncover the secret passage, find the giant Ent, and dare to explore Smaug's Cave—don't miss this free magical event! One night only! October 20-26 is National Friends of the Library Week!
Library News 5 WHAT'S HAPPENING at the library Holiday Closing All PLSJ locations will be closed: •September 2 - Labor Day •September 18 - Staff Development Day Easy, tasty, fall treats! Convert VHS to Digital We are so grateful for our Summer Reading Program Donors! Treat yourself to heartwarming soups and stews, comforting casseroles and golden loaves of freshly baked breads with a little help from this gorgeous magazine on the library's Overdrive. From mashed potatoes and squash sides to brownies, cookies, and bars, every fall favorite finds a spot on your table with help from Taste of Home Fall Recipes. What's in your cupboard? Convert old VHS tapes to a digital format like PLSJ did! A VHS tape containing footage of the 1936 Ohio River flood remained in storage at the Main Library for many years. Thanks to the new digital conversion equipment in the Makerspace at the Schiappa Branch Library, it has now been digitized. The 23-minute black and white video contains footage of the flood waters in Marietta, Steubenville, other areas of Jefferson County, and downtown Pittsburgh. It can be viewed on the Digital Shoebox website within PLSJ's "Images, Audio, and Video" collection by typing "1936 flood video" in the search box at: www.digitalshoebox.org Adena Branch Women's Club of Adena Adena American Legion Adena American Legion Ladies Auxillary Adena Lions Club The Barn at Little Valley Short Creek Sportsman's Club Zeroski Excavating Mary Hirt Angelica Kidd 1. Place the popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and corn syrup to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Quickly pour over popcorn mixture, mix well. 2. When the mixture is cool enough to handle quickly shape into ten 2 1/2 inch balls; insert a lollipop stick into each ball. Let stand at room temperature until firm; wrap in plastic. Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls Ingredients 5 cups popped popcorn 1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 10 lollipop sticks Library Card Sign-Up Month 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. Spark your creativity as a builder or programmer by tinkering in your library’s Makerspace; mine the library’s stacks and databases for new stories and adventures; kickstart your critical thinking skills to defeat the Decepticons of misinformation lurking online. Hitting the road? Use your library card to fuel your mind with books, eBooks, audiobooks, and museum passes. Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Colaianni Construction Dr. Joseph DePalma Dillonvale Lions Club Marsili's Family Restaurant Dillonvale Eagles Schiappa Branch Robyn Hill Banned Books Week September 22-28 Freed Between the Lines We can find freedom in the pages of a book — but book bans and censorship threaten that freedom, along with many other rights and institutions. During Banned Books Week 2024 and beyond, let’s share our love of right to read and the freedom found in books. Let’s be Freed Between the Lines! This month, step into savings when you show your library card to Shoe Sensation in Steubenville for a 20% discount. Restrictions apply. See store for details. Toronto Branch Amanda Appleton Clarke's Funeral Home Valley Converting Abdalla's Tavern & Grill Paul's Pizza Iggy's Pizza Evans Family THS Alumni Association Thank you to the businesses and individuals who made a donation to the library's Summer Reading Program. Patrons of all ages explored, discovered, and found that... Adventure Begins at Your Library! Kings Island Capital Health Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers Pittsburgh CLO
6 steubenvillelibrary.org Story Time is for children ages 5-10. Parent or caregiver is welcome too. Story Time shares books, songs, and an art activity. Story Hour is for parent or caregiver with children ages 2-6. Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and more. Tot Time is for parent or caregiver with children ages 2-4. This is an interactive program with books, songs, an introduction to the alphabet, play, and an art activity. Babygarten is a lap-sit program for parent or caregiver with children birth-2 that involves free play, songs, rhymes, and books that offer early literacy tips and help with language development. Play and Learn is for parent or caregiver with children birth-4. Encourage your children to love the library at an early age and meet other parents of young children. Play and Learn the Alphabet is for parent or caregiver and children ages 2-6. Toys are set up to promote alphabet knowledge and other early literacy skills. Children Schiappa Branch BABYGARTEN September 12 & 26 at 10:30 a.m. October 24 at 10:30 a.m. TOT TIME Mondays at 4pm September 9, 16, 23, & 30 October 21, 28 Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Sign in at the children's desk before class. If the class is full, an additional class will be offered the next hour. September 10, 17, & 24 October 1, 22, & 29 Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Sign in at the children's desk before class. If the class is full, an additional class will be offered the next hour. September 11 & 25 October 2, 23, & 30 PLAY AND LEARN Thursdays at 6 p.m. September 19 October 3 Fridays at 10:30 a.m. September 20 October 4 PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET October 17 at 6 p.m. October 18 at 10:30 a.m. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT October 14, Fall Main Library GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT September 4, Library Card Holder September 25, Fall October 16, Mystery TOT TIME September 12, 19, & 26 at 10:30 a.m. October 3, 10, 17, & 24 at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required. PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET September 10 & 24 at 5 p.m. October 8 & 22 at 5 p.m. Registration is required. MELTY BEAD TRANSFORMERS September 17 at 5:30 p.m. Make your own Transformers with melted beads! For ages 5-11. Registration is required. FAMILY MOVIE October 15 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy some snacks while you watch Inside Out 2. Registration is required. NOT-SO-SPOOKY STORY TIME October 21 at 5:30 p.m. Adena Branch GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT September 3, Color Scratch Leaf October 1, Jack-O-Lantern Magnet GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME September 3, Two Cool Cows by Toby Speed and Storm Is Coming by Heather Tekavec October 1, Pug & Pig Trick-or-Treat by Sue Lowell Gallion PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET September 5 at 11:30 a.m. October 3 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. FALL LEAF September 5 at 5:30 p.m. Decorate a fall leaf. Registration is required. BABYGARTEN September 23 at 11:30 a.m. October 28 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. STORY TIME September 23 at 5:30 p.m. Johnny Appleseed by Steven Kellogg October 28 at 5:30 p.m. This Is the House That Monsters Built by Steve Metzger and The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky by Jory John and Pete Oswald HAUNTED HOUSE October 3 at 5:30 p.m. Paint a wooden haunted house. Registration is required. Dillonvale-Mt. PleasantBranch GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT September 3, Color Scratch Leaf October 1, Jack-O-Lantern Magnet GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME September 3, Two Cool Cows by Toby Speed and Storm Is Coming by Heather Tekavec October 1, Pug & Pig Trick-or-Treat by Sue Lowell Gallion PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET September 19 at 11:30 a.m. October 17 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. FALL LEAF September 19 at 5:30 p.m. Decorate a fall leaf. Registration is required. BABYGARTEN September 24 at 11:30 a.m. October 29 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. STORY TIME September 24 at 5:30 p.m. Johnny Appleseed by Steven Kellogg October 29 at 5:30 p.m. This Is the House That Monsters Built by Steve Metzger and The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky by Jory John and Pete Oswald HAUNTED HOUSE October 17 at 5:30 p.m. Paint a wooden haunted house. Registration is required. Brilliant Branch GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME September 9, Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker October 7, Cheese Belongs to You! by Alexis Deacon TOT TIME September 19 at 11:30 a.m. October 17 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT September 16, Mystery Craft October 21, Mystery Craft PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET September 24 at 11 a.m. October 29 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. COCOA AND CANVAS October 5 at 2 p.m. Join us for a fun-filled fall Paint 'N Sip for kids! Registration is required. BLOCK PATTERN GAMES October 17 at 6 p.m. Using colorful geometric shapes, children can create animals, buildings, and abstract designs! Registration is required.
Library News 7 Teens Main Library DIY JOURNAL GRAB-AND-GO September 3, Create your own leather-bound journal to use at school! GHOST PAINTING GRAB-AND-GO October 14, Turn a vintage painting into spooky decor! A-Z The USA A large-scale encyclopedia of U.S. state and country information. State information is arranged into 103 editorial and image datasets for each state. Topics include history, geography, demographics, education, food and recipes, government, crime, maps, media outlets, symbols, sports, and more. Northstar Digital Literacy Self-directed assessment and learning tool that covers a variety of technology scenarios. Find short lessons and practice exercises to improve skills on common computer topics such as email basics, Microsoft Word, and social media. General One File General OneFile allows researchers to find the information they want quickly. With intuitive searching that mirrors Internet searches, users can easily tap into sources that are guaranteed for quality. Tiltonsville Branch GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME September 9, Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker October 7, Cheese Belongs to You! by Alexis Deacon TOT TIME September 16 at 11:30 a.m. October 14 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT September 19, Mystery Craft October 21, Mystery Craft PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET September 23 at 11 a.m. October 28 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. COCOA AND CANVAS October 5 at noon. Join us for a fun-filled fall Paint 'N Sip for kids! Registration is required. BLOCK PATTERN GAMES October 15 at 6 p.m. Using colorful geometric shapes, children can create animals, buildings, and abstract designs! Registration is required. Toronto Branch TOT TIME September 11 & 25 at 4 p.m. October 9 & 23 at 4 p.m. Registration is required. BABYGARTEN September 24 at 11 a.m. October 29 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT September 30, Fall SKELETON ART October 24 at 4 p.m. Create a spooky skeleton with supplies provided by the library. Registration is required. Toronto Branch ACORN MARBLE NECKLACE September 23 at 4 p.m. Make beautiful fall necklaces using an acorn cap and marble! Ages 10-18. Registration is required. SMOKING CAULDRON ART October 21 at 4 p.m. Make spooky Halloween cauldron art with supplies provided by the library! Ages 10-18. Registration is required. Adena Branch DAY OF THE DEAD T-SHIRT October 8 at 5 p.m. Craft a t-shirt using bleach and a spray bottle. Check about t-shirt sizes and availability when you register for this outdoor program. Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch DAY OF THE DEAD T-SHIRT October 10 at 5 p.m. Craft a t-shirt using bleach and a spray bottle. Check about t-shirt sizes and availability when you register for this outdoor program. SMOKEY BEAR'S BIRTHDAY September 3 - October 5 Celebrate Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday by participating in the Smokey the Bear Pledge Challenge. One lucky participant will win a $50 Amazon gift card. Stop into your local PLSJ branch for more details. Learning Express Online practice tests for ASVAB, SAT, ACT, and more. Also contains many civil service tests as well as tests to help brush up on remedial skills. Explora for Middle, Primary, & Secondary Schools Specifically designed with the needs of students in mind. Includes full-text articles from popular, vocational, and trade magazines, full-text newspaper articles, along with images, videos, and primary sources. Schiappa Branch ANIME CLUB Ages 11-17. September 25 at 5 p.m. Pokemon Taxidermy You'll be using 3D printed Pokemon and shadow boxes, both created in the Makerspace! October 30 at 5 p.m. Pumpkin Painting Use a stencil to trace an image or create your own! Registration is required. GAME NIGHT Ages 11-17. September 4, 5:30-7 p.m. October 2, 5:30-7 p.m. Registration is required. Back-to-School Digital Tools HARRY POTTER GRAB-AND-GO While supplies last! September 23 Make your own Harry Potter themed paperclip bookmarks! October 21 Make a mini broomstick! FUN FOR ALL PLSJ BRANCHES!
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