Library News PLS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 VOLUME 38 ISSUE 1 J
2 steubenvillelibrary.org FEATURED ADULT EVENTS 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. Ongoing programs returning in 2025! 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! For adults ages 17 and older. Seats are limited and registration is 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. Jefferson County 4-H Registration Days Develop skills in leadership, public speaking, community service and make lifelong friendships by getting involved with 4-H. Stop by anytime during these hours to register or learn more. January 13 Main Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Schiappa Branch, noon-2 p.m. Toronto Branch, 3-5 p.m. January 20 Adena Branch, 11-noon Dillonvale-Mt.Pleasant Branch, 12:30 -2 p.m. Tiltonsville Branch, 3-4:30 p.m. Brilliant Branch, 5-7 p.m. Chair Aerobics Tiltonsville Branch, Fridays at 10 a.m. Let's get moving! We'll follow along a guided instruction to exercise in a chair. Registration is required. Visual Trip Through Steubenville Schiappa Branch, January 29 at 6 p.m. Sit back and enjoy a slideshow highlighting 90 years of Steubenville history. A short tutorial for using the Digital Shoebox website will follow. Registration is required. Author Visit: Dr. Matthew J. Gladman Schiappa Branch, February 26 at 6 p.m. Dr. Matthew J. Gladman will discuss Heartbreak Highway! A History of the Ohio Boys' Scholastic State Basketball Tournament: The Golden Age (1956-70), Vol. 5. Register to attend. How to Take Your Camera out of Auto Mode… Schiappa Branch, February 5 at 6 p.m. In this class, Ryan Nolan will teach you the basics of using your camera to take great photos. We’ll cover important settings like shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and explain how they affect your pictures. You’ll also learn how to focus properly, adjust lighting, and choose the right lens for different situations. By the end of the class, you’ll have the confidence to take your camera off “auto” mode and start capturing moments like a pro. This class is perfect for beginners who want to improve their photography skills. A camera is required to take this class. Register to attend. Access Bars for Your Well-Being Main Library, January 18 at 11 a.m. Help reduce stress, burnout, and fatigue with a technique called Access Bars. It's a gentle treatment using a light touch to 32 points on the head. Attend this program to experience a mini-session facilitated by Carol Borkoski. Register to attend. Bullet Journaling 101 Schiappa Branch, January 16 at 6 p.m. You will learn how to start a bullet journal, find out what types of materials to use, and what kind of things to include in your journal! All ages are welcome. Children younger than 12 must be supervised. Registration is required. Blind Date With a Book February 9-15 Take a chance and go on a blind date with a book. Visit any PLSJ branch this week to check out something new and unknown. Who knows. You may fall in love with a new author or genre and return for more. Mending Mondays Main Library, Mondays January 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. February 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Need to sew on a button, patch some pants, or fix your backpack? Join Re-Craft Steubenville, Strong Towns, and PLSJ for Mending Mondays! Take your projects and enjoy free materials, machines, and expert guidance. Happening every fourth Monday of the month. Let’s repair, reuse, and reimagine together! NEW!
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. Creative Corner for adults CRAFTS Discover your creative side and register for one of these upcoming crafts. It’s free and supplies will be provided. Schiappa Branch, January 8 at 6 p.m. Snowman Magnet Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch, January 27 at 5 p.m. Adena Branch, January 28 at 5 p.m. Create a needlepoint snowman on plastic canvas. Registration is required. Snowman Sea Glass Brilliant Branch, January 18 at 3 p.m. Tiltonsville Branch, January 18 at noon Enjoy creating a sparkling sea glass snowman! Registration is required. Paper Quilling Snowflakes Main Library, January 15 at 5:30 p.m. Relax and enjoy an evening making beautiful paper snowflakes. Registration is required. DIY Greeting Cards Main Library, February 4 at 5:30 p.m. Did you know February 7 is National Send a Card to a Friend Day? Have fun creating cards to celebrate this day when you make cards with supplies provided by the library. Registration is required. Snowman Button Art Toronto Branch, January 14 at 5:30 p.m. Have fun making a framed snowman out of buttons! Registration is required. Valentine's Day Wreath Toronto Branch, February 4 at 5:30 p.m. Make a beautiful heart-shaped wreath out of fabric strips. Registration is required. Diamond Painting Schiappa Branch, January 15 at 5 p.m. Relax while diamond painting an adorable winter snowman. Registration is required. PAINT 'N SIP Relax while you enjoy an afternoon of painting a winter scene. Light refreshments and supplies are provided. Registration is required. Main Library, February 1 at 1 p.m. Adena Branch, February 8 at 1 p.m. There are so many ways to connect with PLSJ in 2025! What will you discover at the library this year? Whether you want to join a game night or create a craft, PLSJ has a program for everyone! Arts, Crafts, and Creative Activities
4 steubenvillelibrary.org Book Clubs Call to join. Main Library January 21 at 5:30 p.m., NEW! Deep Dive Book Club meet and greet. All ages welcome. January 29 at 10:30 a.m., Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo February 26 at 10:30 a.m., Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flower Brilliant Branch January 27 at 6 p.m., Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson February 24 at 6 p.m., The Alice Network by Kate Quinn Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch January 7 at 10 a.m., NEW! Thriller Book Club, This Is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter January 21 at 10 a.m., The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware February 18 at 10 a.m., The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Schiappa Branch January 28 at 6 p.m., The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon February 25 at 6 p.m., Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Tiltonsville Branch January 14 at 10 a.m., Inheritance by Nora Roberts January 28 at 5:30 p.m., Thriller Book Club, The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf February 11 at 10 a.m., Those We Love Most by Lee Woodruff February 25 at 5:30 p.m., Thriller Book Club, I Found You by Lisa Jewell Toronto Branch January 14 at 10:30 a.m., The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin February 11 at 10:30 a.m., After Annie by Anna Quindlen Books on Tap Book Club Hightower Brewing Company, Rayland, OH Titles to be announced. January 26 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. February 23 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Friends of the Library 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. Winter Reading Adventures Favorite genre: Historical fiction and psychology books There’s something so thrilling about books and especially about libraries. I have such fond memories of walking to the library as a kid and spending the afternoon choosing my next book. When I went to college, I worked in the “Stacks Dept.” where I spent countless hours sorting and shelving books. When I moved back to the Steubenville area with my husband and daughter, we signed her up for a library card when she was only a year old! After our son was born, we took advantage of so many of the library offerings like the groups for tots, the play area, the summer reading challenges, and we always left with a giant bag full of books. The library truly is a place for everyone. I joined the Friends of PLSJ because I wanted to get involved and contribute to PLSJ and the local community. My favorite part so far has been organizing our huge annual book sale. The level of excitement at this event is beyond words! It’s a blast seeing how much joy it brings to people to pour through the books and walk out with a giant stack for next to nothing! I’m excited about all the ideas we are currently working on, and hope you’ll consider joining us! Embark on a global adventure with our winter reading challenge! January 6 - March 31 This winter, your next great journey starts at the library! Join the Read Around the World Reading Challenge and explore new worlds, one page at a time. Pick up your passport and complete exciting reading challenges to unlock amazing prizes. For Adults: Travel through stories and track your pages to win prizes like gift cards, an air fryer gift basket, and more! Every literary traveler who reads 5,000 pages will receive a tote bag and endless bragging rights. For Kids: Discover magical adventures with our library bingo and compete for awesome rewards like LEGO sets, a Bluey gift basket, and other surprises! The challenge runs from January 6 to March 31. Tote bags and raffle prizes can be claimed starting April 15. Stop by the library to pick up your passport and let the adventure begin! Christine Holt, Director at Large & Book Sale Chairperson for PLSJ’s Friends of the Library
Library News 5 WHAT'S HAPPENING at the library Holiday Closing All PLSJ locations will be closed: January 1 PLSJ is open January 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Visit the library to learn about the Civil Rights leader and his historical achievements for this movement. Winter Cooking Eating for a healthy heart doesn't have to be boring. We found this recipe by using the library's eResource Consumer Health Complete and simply typing heart-healthy recipes. Consumer Health Complete is a compilation of trusted articles, books, journals and more. The recipe was featured in the magazine Prevention, February 2012. Roast Cod With Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES SERVINGS: 4 1 c black or regular quinoa 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped (about ¼ c) 1/3 c ground walnuts + ¼ c broken halves 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 c dry red wine ¼ c reduced-sodium chicken broth 1½ Tbsp pomegranate molasses or frozen cranberry juice concentrate 1 Tbsp honey 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) ¼ c chopped fresh parsley 1 PREPARE quinoa per package directions. (Makes about 3 cups.) 2 HEAT oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat while quinoa cooks. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 minutes. Add ground walnuts and garlic and cook, stirring, until walnuts are golden brown, about 4 minutes longer. Remove from heat and add wine, broth, molasses, and honey. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 4 minutes. (Makes about ¾ cup.) Transfer sauce to gravy boat. 3 HEAT broiler. Season fish with salt and pepper. Arrange in single layer on sheet pan lined with nonstick foil. Broil until cooked through, about 6 minutes. 4 TOSS quinoa with parsley and broken walnuts. Spoon onto 4 plates and top with fish and sauce. NUTRITION (per serving) 481 cal, 39 g pro, 43 g carb, 5 g fiber, 16 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 137 mg sodium WALNUTS These nuts rank higher than all others in alphalinolenic acid, a form of omega-3. 1. 2. 3. Find your coziness this winter when you connect with PLSJ! Curl up with a warm blanket in your favorite reading spot to read that newly released book you just checked out! Stop in to browse the New Release section of your library branch where you'll find the latest fiction and nonfiction. Snow day? Make a hearty soup from a recipe you found in a popular magazine and binge watch your favorite cooking TV show on hoopla! You can browse Binge Passes to find recipes in popular magazines like Food Network Magazine and Taste of Home and search for trending Food & Cooking TV Shows all from the comfort of your home. When it's too cold to play outside, you can create a fun, winter afternoon for your toddler or preschooler when you borrow a Toniebox from PLSJ's Library of Things! Kids can take charge of their playtime with this easy-to-use digital audio listening device designed for children. This kit comes with several Tonies so they have lots of stories and songs to enjoy on a snowy day!
6 steubenvillelibrary.org Children Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT January 2, Snowman February 1, Valentine's Day GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME January 2, Froggy Builds a Snowman by Jonathan London and Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner February 1, Groundhog Stays up Late by Margery Cuyler TOT TIME January 14 at 11:30 a.m. February 11 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. STORY TIME January 14 at 5:30 p.m. January 18 at 11:30 a.m. February 11 at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET January 23 at 11:30 a.m. February 20 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Adena Branch GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT January 2, Snowman February 1, Valentine's Day GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME January 2, Froggy Builds a Snowman by Jonathan London and Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner February 1, Groundhog Stays up Late by Margery Cuyler PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET January 9 at 11:30 a.m. February 6 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. WINTER SNOWMAN January 9 at 5:30 p.m. Get cozy creating a snowman craft! Registration is required. TOT TIME January 13 at 11:30 a.m. February 10 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. BUBBLE WRAP PAINTING February 6 at 5:30 p.m. Make a painting with textured designs using bubble wrap. Registration is required. STORY TIME January 13 at 5:30 p.m. February 10 at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Brilliant Branch GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME January 6, Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright February 3, Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane deGroat NATIONAL STICKER DAY January 13, Stop in the library anytime today and decorate a water bottle with stickers while supplies last. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT January 20, Winter January 31, Groundhog Day February 10, Valentine's Day ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN January 23 at 5:30 p.m. Use a fork to paint this famous winter creature! Registration is required. PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET January 28 at 11 a.m. February 25 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY February 1, Stop in to celebrate National Take Your Child to the Library Day and make a bookmark. NATIONAL BUBBLE GUM DAY February 7, Visit the library anytime for a piece of bubble gum! FRIENDSHIP ROCKS February 20 at 5:30 p.m. Paint gorgeous fingerprint heart rocks! Registration is required. FAMILY MOVIE February 22 at noon. Come watch Harold and the Purple Crayon! Main Library TOT TIME Tuesdays at 11 a.m. January 7, 14, 21, & 28 February 11, 18, & 25 Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. January 9, 16, 23, & 30 February 13, 20, & 27 Registration is required. SNOW STEM January 13 at 6 p.m. We will be making "snow" and doing snow-related STEM projects. For ages 5-12. Registration is required. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT January 28, LEGO Day February 7, Valentine's Day BABYGARTEN January 31 at 11 a.m. February 28 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. VALENTINE'S DAY BINGO February 10 at 6 p.m. Play Valentine's Daythemed bingo. Geared towards children ages 4-10. Registration is required. BLACK HISTORY MONTH STORY TIME February 24 at 5:30 p.m. Schiappa Branch TOT TIME Mondays at 4 p.m. January 20 & 27 February 3, 10, 17, & 24 Tuesdays at 10 a.m. January 21 & 28 February 4, 11, 18, & 25 Sign in at the children's desk before class. If the class is full, an additional class will be offered the next hour. 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. January 22 & 29 February 5, 12, 19, & 26 PLAY AND LEARN Thursdays at 6 p.m. January 23 February 6 Fridays at 10:30 a.m. January 24 February 7 BABYGARTEN January 30 at 10:30 a.m. February 13 & 27 at 10:30 a.m. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT February 10, Winter PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET February 20 at 6 p.m. February 21 at 10:30 a.m. PAPER BAG PRINCESS March 1 at 11 a.m. Join us for a Story Time and craft related to the celebrated book, The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch. For children ages 4-8. Registration is required. WINTER SNOWMAN January 23 at 5:30 p.m. Get cozy creating a snowman craft! Registration is required. BUBBLE WRAP PAINTING February 20 at 5:30 p.m. Make a painting with textured designs using bubble wrap. Registration is required. (Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch continued)
Library News 7 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. Teens Main Library DIY TRINKET TRAY GRAB-AND-GO January 13, Design your own trinket tray with markers! While supplies last. Ages 12-18. PICTURE HOLDER GRAB-AND-GO February 10, Create a mushroom scene out of a cork to hold pictures! While supplies last. Ages 12-18. Toronto Branch CLOUD DOUGH February 24 at 4 p.m. Learn how to make squishy cloud dough! Ages 10-18. Registration is required. FIZZING HEART ART February 24 at 4 p.m. Make a reaction when you use two ingredients to make art that fizzes! Ages 10-18. Registration is required. Adena Branch FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS February 13 at 5 p.m. Make a unique friendship bracelet for you and make one to share! Registration is required. Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS February 4 at 5 p.m. Make a unique friendship bracelet for you and make one to share! Registration is required. Schiappa Branch GAME NIGHT January 9, 5:30-7 p.m. Ages 11-17. Registration is required. ANIME CLUB January 22, 5-7 p.m. It's movie night! February 19, 5:30-7 p.m. Get ready to roll candy sushi! Registration is required. Tiltonsville Branch GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME January 6, Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright February 3, Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane deGroat NATIONAL STICKER DAY January 13, Stop in the library anytime today and decorate a water bottle with stickers while supplies last. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT January 20, Winter January 31, Groundhog Day February 10, Valentine's Day ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN January 21 at 5:30 p.m. Use a fork to paint this famous winter creature! Registration is required. PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET January 27 at 11 a.m. February 24 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY February 1, Stop in to celebrate National Take Your Child to the Library Day and make a bookmark. NATIONAL BUBBLE GUM DAY February 7, Visit the library anytime for a piece of bubble gum! FAMILY MOVIE February 15 at noon. Come watch Harold and the Purple Crayon! FRIENDSHIP ROCKS February 18 at 5:30 p.m. Paint gorgeous fingerprint heart rocks! Registration is required. Brilliant Branch GRAB-AND-GO SOCKTOPUS January 13, Make an octopus out of socks! Tiltonsville Branch GRAB-AND-GO SOCKTOPUS January 13, Make an octopus out of socks! TELESTRATIONS February 6 at 5:30 p.m. Players whisper a secret and see how much of it remains true by the time it gets around to the last person. Telestrations is a game that brings telephone to life through drawing illustrations! For ages 12 and older. Registration is required. Toronto Branch TOT TIME January 8 & 22 at 4 p.m. February 12 & 26 at 4 p.m. Registration is required. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT January 13, Winter PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET January 15 at 11 a.m. February 19 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. BABYGARTEN January 21 at 11 a.m. February 18 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. BIRDFEEDER January 23, 5 to 7 p.m. Make a birdfeeder from pine cones and seeds with Jefferson County OSU Extension. All ages are welcome. Registration is required. VALENTINE CRAFT February 11 at 4 p.m. Kids will create a Valentine's Day craft. Registration is required. LEARN HOW TO GROW YOUR GARDEN February 27, 5 to 6 p.m. Learn how to grow seeds and bulbs with Jefferson County OSU Extension. All ages are welcome. Registration is required. 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. Early Literacy Programs
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