MARCH/APRIL 2026 VOLUME 39 ISSUE 2 Library News PLS J Celebrate National Library Week! Library News PLS J
2 steubenvillelibrary.org Featured Adult Events Ongoing Programs Chess Night Toronto Branch, Mondays at 5:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Dungeons & Dragons Schiappa Branch, Mondays from 5-7 p.m. For adults ages 17 and older. Registration is required. Open Art Night Schiappa Branch, March 17 & April 21 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Open art night welcomes people of all ages and abilities. Bring your art supplies or use the library's. Sponsored in part by the Board of Developmental Disabilities and Jeffco Services Inc. Walk for Fitness - NEW! Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch, Mondays at 10 a.m. Follow along to a guided instructional video for healthy walking exercises. Spacing is first come, first served. Tai Chi Main Library, Thursdays at 10 a.m. Certified instructor Mike Turrentine leads an hour-long session of Tai Chi. Spacing is first come, first served. Chair Aerobics Tiltonsville Branch, Fridays at 10 a.m. Follow along to a guided instruction to exercise in a chair. Registration is required. Full-Text Searching with Family Search Schiappa Branch, March 25 at 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. Working on genealogy? Learn how to use the new Full-Text Search feature on the FamilySearch website. Using AI, this tool allows you to search through nearly 2 billion unindexed historical records by interpreting text and handwriting directly from document images. Register to attend. Shamrocks & Shenanigans Tiltonsville Branch, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. Join award-winning storyteller Paul Strickland for an evening of lively Irish folklore, mischievous songs, and laugh-out-loud shenanigans. Paul has been a featured teller at the National Storytelling Festival, a Teller-in-Residence at the International Storytelling Center, and his shows have won “Best of Fest” honors at performing arts festivals across the U.S. and Canada. This family-friendly program is warm, funny, and unforgettable... the kind of show people talk about long after it’s over. Come enjoy an evening of stories and smiles! Register to attend. AI Made Simple: Practical Uses of Artificial Intelligence for Everyday Life & Small Businesses Schiappa Branch March 24 at 6 p.m. This interactive program is designed for adults and entrepreneurs with little to no prior experience using AI. Attendees will learn: what artificial intelligence is, how tools like ChatGPT are being used in everyday life, practical ways AI can help with tasks such as writing, organizing, planning, and problem-solving, and simple, real-world examples of how small businesses and individuals can save time and work smarter using AI. Register to attend. The Mother Road: A Celebration of Route 66 Main Library, April 23 at 6 p.m. It’s a one-hour presentation with live music, visuals, stories, travel tips, and history—like a road trip, no car required! The Victor Samalot Duo will take you through essential road music including the Bobby Troup classic ‘Route 66’, along with visuals and backstories of one of America’s most iconic highways. Learn the rich history, cultural impact, the kitschy cool nostalgia and must-do travel tips along the way! Sure to entertain and inspire reading lists, playlists and perhaps spark your “bucket list” road trip! Let’s go! First come, first served. Doors open at 5:30. Jazz Night Main Library, March 3 at 6 p.m. The Jimmy Z Trio interprets songs from the Great American Songbook in a relaxed, swinging style. Seating is first come, first served. Meet Peter Lawson Jones Brilliant Branch March 12 at 1 p.m. Ohio Goes to the Movies Tiltonsville Branch April 17 at 10 a.m. The Shawshank Redemption (R). Registration is required. A Man Called Otto (PG-13) Ohio Actor Peter Lawson Jones will join us at the library to watch the movie. He portrayed Reuben, Otto's estranged friend. Following the screening, Peter will participate in a discussion and will be available for autographs. Be sure to register to attend! Schiappa Branch April 19 at 1:30 p.m. The Deer Hunter (R). Registration is required. Join us for an instructional presentation of the Fold3 military database as we honor the Revolutionary War veterans buried in Jefferson County and all of the men and women who have fought for our freedom. Register to attend. Toronto Branch April 16 at 2 p.m. Adena Branch, May 7 at 1 p.m. Dillonvale-Mt.Pleasant Branch May 7 at 3:30 p.m. Brilliant Branch, June 18 at 12:30 p.m. Tiltonsville Branch, June 18 at 3:30 p.m. Schiappa Branch, July 1 at 2 p.m. Main Library, August 5 at 1:30 p.m. Fold3: Revolutionary Records
Library News 3 CROCHET NIGHT Join us for an evening of crocheting, chatting, and snacks! Bring 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, March 4 at 6 p.m. & April 15 at 6 p.m. Arts, Crafts, and Creative Activities Book Vase Toronto Branch, March 17 at 5:30 p.m. Repurpose old books to make a vase for flowers. Registration is required. ADULT GAME NIGHT Game nights aren't just for kids! Board game players are invited to play and mingle with friends and the community. Tiltonsville Branch, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for a round of Giant Uno! Registration is required. Award-winning librarian, author, and new host of the children’s program “Reading Rainbow” Mychal Threets will serve as Honorary Chair of National Library Week. “Find Your Joy,” an invitation for people of all backgrounds to explore and discover what sparks joy in them at the library. The theme amplifies a message that is ever-present in Threets’ recurring viral videos about the innumerable ways people can find joy in the library, and in his debut picture book, I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy. Faux Stained Glass Main Library, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. Mimic the look of stained glass with faux stained glass techniques! Registration is required. Wind Chimes Toronto Branch, April 21 at 5:30 p.m. Use old keys to create whimsical wind chimes. Registration is required. Adena Branch, March 21 at 1 p.m. Main Library, April 25 at 1 p.m. PAINT 'N SIP Relax while you enjoy painting a seasonal scene. Light refreshments and supplies are provided. Registration is required. NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 19 - 25 Spring Wreaths Main Library, April 15 at 5:30 p.m. Create a grapevine wreath with a suncatcher. Registration is required. Main Library, March 24 at 6 p.m. Unwind with board games! Registration is required. Brilliant Branch, April 16 at 6 p.m. Main Library, March 6 at 10 a.m. & April 3 at 10 a.m. COFFEE, DONUTS, & A MOVIE Enjoy a cup of coffee and a donut while watching a movie! ADULT COLORING NIGHT Color your stress away! All supplies are provided. Bookmarks Adena Branch, March 12 at 5 p.m. Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch, March 26 at 5 p.m. Decorate a metal tag bookmark. Registration is required.
4 steubenvillelibrary.org Book Clubs Call to join. Main Library March 3 & 17 at 5:30 p.m., Deep Dive Book Club, Matilda by Roald Dahl March 9 at 11 a.m., Mystery Book Club, The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley March 25 at 10:30 a.m., We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange April 7 & 21 at 5:30 p.m., Deep Dive Book Club, The Lord of the Flies by William Golding April 13 at 11 a.m., Mystery Book Club, Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera April 29 at 10:30 a.m., The Paris Apartment by Kelly Bowen Brilliant Branch March 30 at 6 p.m., The Housekeeper by Joy Fielding April 27 at 6 p.m., The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch March 17 at 10 a.m., The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls March 24 at 10 a.m., Thriller Book Club, Say Nothing by Brad Parks April 21 at 10 a.m., Dream State by Eric Puchner Schiappa Branch March 31 at 6 p.m., James by Percival Everett April 28 at 6 p.m., The Women by Kristin Hannah Tiltonsville Branch March 10 at 10 a.m., The Party Line by Carolyn Brown March 31 at 5:30 p.m., Thriller Book Club, The Dark Library by Mary Anna Evans April 14 at 10 a.m., The Long Road Home by Danielle Steel April 28 at 5:30 p.m., Thriller Book Club, One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley Toronto Branch March 10 at 10:30 a.m., No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister April 14 at 10:30 a.m., The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Books on Tap Book Club Hightower Brewing Company, Rayland, OH - Titles TBA March 29 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. April 26 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Ways to connect with the community Become a member of the Friends of PLSJ. Contact the group at plsjfriends@gmail.com or 740-282-9782. Join the Friends! Did you know that the Friends of PLSJ meet monthly? Check out a meeting to learn about the perks of being a friend and to find out how the Friends of PLSJ support the library. Memory Lab at the Main Library Digitization serves a dual purpose: it helps keep your materials organized and secure while also creating a lasting version that can be shared with loved ones who are far away or with future generations.
Library News 5 What's happening at the library PLSJ Closings April 5 in observance of Easter What's Cooking? Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 450°. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika and arrange on two-thirds of a rimmed baking sheet. Rub the rest of the baking sheet with vegetable oil and add the sweet potatoes, cut-side down. Bake until the chicken is golden brown and the sweet potatoes are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, make the glaze: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and white and light green scallions; cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the preserves, horseradish and 1 tablespoon mustard; bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. 3. After the chicken has been in the oven for 20 minutes, brush with half of the glaze, then continue to roast. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add the brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing until slightly charred and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. 4. When the chicken is done, brush with the remaining glaze, as well as any glaze from the baking sheet. Stir together the butter and remaining 2 teaspoons mustard; fluff the sweet potatoes, top with the mustard butter and sprinkle with the dark scallion greens. Divide the chicken, brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes among plates. Newspaper Source provides coverto-cover full text for hundreds of national (U.S.), international and regional newspapers. In addition, it offers television and radio news transcripts from major networks. Movie Nights If you miss the experience of wandering through the aisles of iconic stores like Blockbuster Video and Hollywood Video or your favorite independent rental shop, check out your local library shelves. Whether you love the classics, dramas, romcoms, thrillers, action, horror, or documentaries, we have something for everyone. PLSJ has 20,491 adult titles and 3,915 children titles. That's almost 25,000 DVDs and Blu-ray discs to choose from! Having trouble finding an old favorite or something new on our shelves? We can place a movie on hold from another library and let you know when it arrives. Glazed Drumsticks with Sweet Potatoes (This recipe is from February/March issue of Food Network Magazine—available when you borrow Hoopla Magazine BingePass) Ingredients 8 skin-on chicken drumsticks Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons paprika 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for baking sheet 2 sweet potatoes (about 10 ounces each), halved lengthwise 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 scallions, thinly sliced, dark green parts separated 1/2 cup peach preserves 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 12 ounce package of shaved brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
6 steubenvillelibrary.org Children 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. Early Literacy Programs Brilliant Branch GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME March 2, Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss While supplies last. April 6, The Sour Grape by Jory John NATIONAL OREO DAY March 6, Stop in for a cookie and hot chocolate! While supplies last. LUCKY ART March 14 at 3 p.m. Create lucky green bubble art! Registration is required. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT March 20, Very Hungry Caterpillar April 3, Easter April 18, Animal Cracker Day While supplies last. TOT TIME March 26 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET March 31 at 11 a.m. April 28 at 11 a.m. NATIONAL SCRABBLE DAY April 13, Stop in anytime to make a bookmark out of Scrabble letters! While supplies last. Schiappa Branch GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT April 13, Spring While supplies last. BABYGARTEN Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. March 12 & 26 April 23 TOT TIME Tuesdays at 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. March 3, 10, & 24 April 14, 21, & 28 Wednesdays at 10 a.m. March 4, 11, & 25 April 15, 22, & 29 PLAY AND LEARN Thursdays at 5 p.m. March 5 April 2 Fridays at 10 a.m. March 6 April 3 PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET Thursdays at 5 p.m. March 19 April 16 Fridays at 10 a.m. March 20 April 17 Main Library TOT TIME Tuesdays at 11 a.m. March 10, 17, & 24 April 14, 21, & 28 Wednesdays at 11 a.m. March 11, 18, & 25 April 15, 22, & 29 Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. March 12, 19, & 26 April 16, 23, & 30 GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT March 18, Spring April 23, Mystery While supplies last. MINI FAIRY GARDEN April 4 at 2:30 p.m. Make a mini fairy garden with containers and accessories provided by the library. Registration is required. For children ages 5-11. Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT March 2, Leprechaun April 2, Dinosaur While supplies last. GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME March 2, Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire April 2, Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar by James Dean and The Caterpillow Fight by Sam McBratney TOT TIME March 5 at 11:30 a.m. April 2 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. STORY TIME March 5 at 5:30 p.m. April 2 at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET March 19 at 11:30 a.m. April 16 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. DANCING LEPRECHAUN March 19 at 5:30 p.m. Make a dancing leprechaun marionette! Registration is required. BUNNY PAINT 'N SIP April 16 at 5:30 p.m. Have a juice box and paint a wooden bunny! Registration is required. Adena Branch GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT March 2, Leprechaun April 2, Dinosaur While supplies last. GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME March 2, Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire April 2, Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar by James Dean and The Caterpillow Fight by Sam McBratney TOT TIME March 2 at 11:30 a.m. April 6 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. STORY TIME March 2 at 5:30 p.m. April 6 at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET March 16 at 11:30 a.m. April 20 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. DANCING LEPRECHAUN March 16 at 5:30 p.m. Make a dancing leprechaun marionette! Registration is required. BUNNY PAINT 'N SIP April 20 at 5:30 p.m. Have a juice box and paint a wooden bunny! Registration is required.
Library News 7 Teens Toronto Branch GLOWING BUNNY March 10 at 4:30 p.m. Use supplies provided by PLSJ to make a light up bunny! For ages 10-18. Registration is required. BEADED PLANT April 14 at 4:30 p.m. Make a plant with a pot, jewelry wire, and beads. No watering necessary! For ages 10-18. Registration is required. Schiappa Branch DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS March 9 & April 13 at 5 p.m., Grab your satchels, maps, and potions and join us for adventure nights! For ages 10-16. Registration is required. PICKY PADS March 4 at 6 p.m. Choose your color combination and beads to make a craft that will keep your hands busy! Registration is required. BEE KEYCHAIN GRAB-AND-GO April 10, Pick up supplies to make a bee keychain from nuts and bolts. While supplies last. Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch SUNCATCHER GRAB-AND-GO April 2, Create an ECO-friendly suncatcher while supplies last. Main Library BOOKMARK GRAB-AND-GO March 9, Use fun colors, patterns, and decorations to make a bookmark that keeps your place in style. Ages 12-18. While supplies last. BOTTLE CAP MAGNET GRAB-AND-GO April 13, Mix and match pictures, colors, and textures to create collage magnets. Ages 12-18. While supplies last. Adena Branch SUNCATCHER GRAB-AND-GO April 2, Create an ECO-friendly suncatcher while supplies last. Brilliant Branch ORIGAMI GRAB-AND-GO April 20, With a few basic folds you will create an origami corner bookmark! While supplies last. Tiltonsville Branch ORIGAMI GRAB-AND-GO April 20, With a few basic folds you will create an origami corner bookmark! While supplies last. Toronto Branch TOT TIME March 4 & 18 at 4 p.m. April 1 & 15 at 4 p.m. Registration is required. ST. PATRICK'S DAY SCAVENGER HUNT March 9-13, Come find all of the leprechaun's footprints and receive a small treat! For children ages 5-9. BABYGARTEN March 9 at 11 a.m. April 20 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. LEGO STEM March 12 at 4:30 p.m., Join us for fun LEGO STEM activities! For ages 8-12. Registration is required. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT March 16, Bunny April 13, Spring While supplies last. PLAY AND LEARN March 26 at 11 a.m. April 23 at 11 a.m. With Comics Plus®, teens have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from a variety of library-friendly publishers. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — on computers, tablets, and phones. Log in with your library card to get started today! Tiltonsville Branch GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME March 2, Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss While supplies last. April 6, The Sour Grape by Jory John NATIONAL OREO DAY March 6, Stop in for a cookie and hot chocolate! While supplies last. LUCKY ART March 14 at noon. Create lucky green bubble art! Registration is required. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT March 20, Very Hungry Caterpillar April 3, Easter April 18, Animal Cracker Day While supplies last. TOT TIME March 24 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET March 30 at 11 a.m. April 27 at 11 a.m. NATIONAL SCRABBLE DAY April 13, Stop in anytime to make a bookmark out of Scrabble letters! While supplies last. Sweet Reads and Treats DAIRY QUEEN, RAYLAND MARCH 10 AT 10 A.M. Bring your little ones for a story time at Dairy Queen in Rayland. Parents with children ages 2-4 will enjoy fun, engaging stories. You'll also receive a coupon for a free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult combo meal. Registration is not required but encouraged by contacting DillonvaleMt. Pleasant Branch.
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